Coaching Membership and Certification Questions: Danielle Krienert - dkrienert@usarollersports.org
Coaches are encouraged to join the USA Roller Sports Coaching Program, a service that involves a variety of education and certification levels. Coaches benefit from knowing that they have the resources to be the best in their field. Skaters are certain to receive the very best training, while rink operators enjoy the benefit of having a fully-qualified professional taking charge of the competitive program, and work to send skaters on to regional and nation championships.
International Team USA leaders and coaches and leaders at camps and clinics held at the USOC must pass a background check. USARS will cover the cost for camp and clinic leaders and Team USA leaders and coaches. Volunteer coaches must pass a background check at their own expense in order to participate in a clinic or camp held at the Olympic Training Center.
Each of the nine regions, at their regional championship contest, is required to elect a Speed Coach to represent their region. This individual is to act as a conduit for sport specific information i.e.; Rule changes, Proposals for new events, and Sports Science Innovations that can enhance the sport of Speed Skating. Going to and coming from, The Speed Committee and the other 8 Regional Representatives.
To describe in detail the process by which the sport of speed skating can be changed by proposals from the grass-roots level.
Position open to individuals interested in becoming World Team Coaches, who are willing and able to attend team residency and the World Championships at their own expense.
Position open to individuals interested in becoming World Team Managers, who are willing and able to attend team residency and the World Championships at their own expense.
Star Patch Program is ideal for the casual skater who wants to learn more about the sport of choice, but is not ready for the demands of structured lessons or competition. Skaters need not belong to USA Roller Skating to participate in this beginner's program.
