Coaches expect a 100% commitment to training hours of 4 to 6 hours per week. In exchange for the participant's effort, the program will provide:
- A safe and well equipped facility
- Physical testing (1 to 2 times per year)
- Qualified coaches of at least Level II National Coaching certified
- 3 to 4 competitions per year - Normally all will be fairly local with the possibility of out of town meets (potential greater cost)
- Year-end show and inclusion in club displays
- Ideal coach to athlete ratio of 1:5 to a maximum of 1:8
- Program focus: physical preparation, mastering basics, introduction to competition, building a foundation in technical comprehension. Highlights include a selected number of competitions.
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