Clinic
Preparation
Each U.S. National Championship usually has a clinic before the racing begins. These clinics are organized by the host and the National Chair. |
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Thanks to Chubb's generous endowment, all Regional Sailing Associations are encouraged to hold a Chubb Junior Clinic at the Junior Championships' eliminations this year. Hosts are free to select an individual of their choosing to run the clinics. US SAILING recommends but does not require that the clinic instructor hold a minimum of a Level 1 certification from US SAILING. Hosts will contact and contract directly with the coaches, who set their own fees. A list of possible instructors can be found below. |
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Clinic Needs – On Land 2-3 vehicles to pick up competitors the day before and then to return them to the airport If applicable, 1 person to take coaches to the airport after the clinic 1 person to answer the telephone all day the day before, to help travelers Housing (if offered) Plan on competitors, clinic coach(es), national chair, and if applicable, LaserPerformance rep At least two competitors at a house Same sex skipper and crew should be housed together Mix regions, consider ages See if your state requires criminal background checks for adults working with minors in a volunteer capacity. This can apply to host family housing, but requirements vary from state to state. If your state requires it, appoint a person to work with the local police to facilitate this. Registration one person at the registration desk each morning Visibly post current weather forecast daily Have a box with hanging folders for each boat. Can put updates, phone messages, etc. in the folder and know that each competitor has received it. Check US SAILING membership with US SAILING the week before the event. Get membership applications off the website. Sailors can register online at the clinic before the start of instruction. Double check that insurance is in order if it is a bring-your-own-boat event. Insurance can be obtained through the US SAILING website. http://www.ussailing.org/membership/insurance/Ensure that all releases are on file Mementos can include: long sleeved shirts, bag, free gifts from area sponsors, protest flag, duct tape, sun screen, toothpaste, chapstick, ziplock bag (for SI's), program, scratch sheet. LaserPerformance has handouts, too: stickers, water bottles, hats. Must request them to receive them. Boats
On shore, chalk talks and debriefs for the clinic Area large enough for all competitors, whatever the weather Magnetic board Large marker board Markers, eraser TV, DVD Clinic Needs – On the Water
Lunches/Water Coaches should carry lunches for their assigned sailors and carry water |
Grants will be paid after the clinic is completed. Please submit the Grant Request and Report which can be downloaded below. |
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For Juniors, US SAILING encourages additional clinics to help prepare the sailors for the national championships. These clinics can be held at the RSA level. Submit the same form.
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Sailorships - sailing scholarships for juniors 13 to 19 |