[House] AVA Blast -- AVA Nominee for USEF Youth Sportsman Award, USEF Launches Vaulting Pathways Program, AVA Symposium and FEI Clinic, AVA Elections, and more

[American Vaulting Association]

October 23, 2018 AVA Nominee for USEF Youth Sportsman Award, New USEF Vaulting Pathways Program Launched, New USEF Training Grants for Lungers, AVA Election Information, Early Registration, AVA Symposium and FEI Seminar for Judges and Trainers and much more... AVA Nominee for USEF Youth Sportsman Award. ‌ The AVA is pleased to announce Calle Davis of Oak Hills Vaulters in Utah as our 2018 USEF Youth Sportsman nominee. Not only has Calle had a successful vaulting year and is a contender to represent the U.S. at the upcoming FEI Vaulting World Championships for Juniors, but she has been coaching younger vaulters at her club, while maintaining a GPA of 3.978 and enrolling in college level courses concurrently. Calle's letters of recommendations included words such as she is "full of good ideas... capable of taking constructive criticism.. very organized... dependable..." As one person said, "one of our most dependable and reliable employees.... Callie is beyond her years in so many ways. She is responsible, dedicated to her work, to her education and to her family." She learned at an early age, "the value of hard work, how to work well with others, accountability and the importance of personal integrity." Another said, "I have worked with many vaulters and trainers over the years and I can honestly say that Calle has been one of my top athletes due to her work ethic, maturity and talent for showcasing her passion in this sport." Congratulations to Calle and to all applicants. This was a difficult decision with some compelling applications and letters of recommendation. For additional information about this award and information about applications for next year, please click here. NEW USEF Vaulting Pathways Program. The Vaulting Sport Committee is excited to announce the USEF Vaulting Pathways Program. Individual, Squad and Pas de Deux vaulters who qualify for the Pathways Program will be invited to participate in training camps and will have access to a number of resources including online templates for setting and assessing goals, coaches training, regular meetings with the Vaulting Director of Performance, human and equine sports medicine support and priority access to training grants. To learn more about the Structure and Pathways Program and the qualifying criteria, click here. If you have questions, please contact Isabelle Parker at vaultingpathways at gmail.com First USEF Pathways Training Camp for Juniors - Held in Woodside, California Oct 20 - 21. Nineteen Junior individuals and squad vaulters spent the weekend training at the Horse Park at Woodside with Daniel Kaiser, Elizabeth Osborn, Isabelle Parker, Mary McCormick and Katie Peuvrelle. The focus of the weekend was compulsories - technique, drills, fitness, mental preparation and judging basics. As Sam Matson said, “This clinic was a great jumping off point for the season. I’m feeling refocused as a coach and my vaulters walked away feeling inspired and empowered to meet new goals for the season.” Next weekend, this Training Camp will be repeated with nine more Juniors in Denver, Colorado. USEF Announces Training Grants for Lungers The USEF Vaulting Sport Committee has opened the application for Targeted Training Grants for Lungers. The purpose of the grant is to allow lungers to access specific training to improve their horses. Some possible uses of the grant funds include professional riding instruction or training, lunging instruction and registration fee for the Horse and Lungers track at the AVA Symposium in Las Vegas. Ten grants of $500 each will be available. Priority will be given to lungers of Junior and Senior individuals, squads and pas de deux planning to compete internationally in 2019. Applications are due November 8. The application form can be hound by clicking here. Applications will be reviewed and approved by the USEF Vaulting Sport Committee. For more information, contact Linda Bibbler at lbibbler at gmail.com or Laureen Johnson at lkjohnson at usef.org. 2019 Early Membership Renewal Now Open Memberships processed between September 1, 2018, and December 31, 2018, will be valid through December 31, 2019! Please take a moment to review the new membership site FAQ’s regarding navigation of the new registration system. The perks of renewing and/or joining before December 31, 2018:  - Individuals will receive a limited-edition registration gift  - Clubs will receive a $10 discount on their membership You may renew now or wait for your exclusive email invitation to arrive in October. Both options will qualify for early registration perks. 2018 AVA Election is Open Ballots for the AVA election were distributed on Oct 15th and are open until Nov 5th. Please look for an email from Helios Voting Administrator. Due to changes in the election cycle, only the following officers are on the ballot: President, Secretary, VP Development, and VP Membership. If you have questions, please contact election at americanvaulting.org The 2018 AVA 50th Anniversary - special limited edition - silver handmade vaulting necklace This necklace was a very popular item! We were unable to fill all requests received. Based on membership requests and a very generous craftsman, we are able to make available one more opportunity to purchase this necklace for $65.00 each, provided we have a minimum order for 20 necklaces.                                 To Purchase: Submit your order on the attached order form with payment ($65.00 each) to the AVA no later than November 15th, 2018.  Payment must be included with order form. We accept checks (made out to American Vaulting Association) and credit card payment (using the attached AVA Credit Card Charge form).  Please Note:  Necklaces will only be available to pickup during the 2019 AVA Educational Symposium (March 10 in Las Vegas Nevada).    REMEMBER:  AVA will need to have a minimum of 20 orders no later than November 15th, 2018 First time in the US - FEI Judges and Trainers Seminar - March 6-8, 2019 at the South Point Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas. This seminar is open to all National Judges, trainers, coaches and lungers. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable information and knowledge about FEI vaulting rules and scoring. Registration will be limited and on a first come first serve basis. To review the FEI Invitation click here. The 3rd Annual AVA Education Symposium is open for Registration.  Whether a vaulter, coach, lunger, parent or enthusiast there is more Education opportunities in the whirlwind of a weekend at the 2019 AVA Education Symposium. ​There are unique opportunities to learn from some of the top clinicians in the World, as well as learning sessions, from the beginnings of How to Start a Vaulting Club to preparing for International competition and everything in-between. The Education does not stop there, we have plenty of sessions, forums and roundtables to interest everyone from the vaulting enthusiast to Elite. A plethora of information with successful Clubs and Coaches, sharing experiences with parents, fans, vaulters, coaches and lungers. Watch out for new private sessions as they become available. To register click here. AVA Horsemanship Test 1 is Now Available for Online Testing. Sign up for Horsemanship Level I and test online with a New and interactive testing system. The learning system will require unique emails for each participant to identify progress and passing grades. Most of the curriculum is covered in the online version of the testing, although some practical testing will still be required to test the applicants safety around horses. To register for the testing click here. How to locate AVA Member information on the new Registration site? Visit  www.americanvaulting.net and select the appropriate option:  - Welcome New Users  - Returning Users  - Forgot your Password Once logged in  - Click Your Account   - Click Membership Verification   - Click Filter by Club or Membership Directory How Can You Support Education.  Education is the foundation upon which we build the future of our sport. We are offering several sponsorship levels to help support Education at the Symposium. The AVA needs your support to present a successful education opportunity. For more information, click here.  USEF SafeSport Requirement On August 28, 2018, US Equestrian announced a new Safe Sport rule change effective January 1, 2019, requiring that all US Equestrian adult members with a Competing Membership must complete SafeSport Core Training in order to be eligible to participate in US Equestrian activities. The SafeSport Core Training was launched by the U.S Center for SafeSport on January 1, 2018, and encompasses three modules: Sexual Misconduct Awareness Education, Mandatory Reporting, and Emotional and Physical Misconduct.   If you completed Safe Sport Training before January 1, 2018, you will need to complete the new SafeSport Core Training modules in order to maintain your compliance. Instructions to access the SafeSport Core Training are available here.   If you would like to view when you are due to complete your Safe Sport Training: Log in to your US Equestrian Member Dashboard Click on “My USEF” in the top right hand corner Scroll down to find the “Safe Sport Training Completed” tile Under the tile a “Due Next” date shows when you must complete your Training For more information, visit the Safe Sport section of the USEF website. USEF Competition Manager Education Course Effective December 1, 2018, USEF competition managers must complete the USEF Competition Manager Education Course. Please note that you must first complete the Background Check and SafeSport Training. To complete the Competition Manager Course, login to your member portal on the USEF website. Julia Cox, our AVA videographer, will be retiring JC Enterprises Vaulting Videos in December 2018. This is your notice to order any digital videos and/or DVDs that you want. Julia has a video of EVERY vaulting performance that she has filmed since 2008 and, YES, you can still order your goes from those older years! You can literally watch your vaulter grow up again by watching all of their vaulting videos. This is your last opportunity to preserve those cherished memories of the past and add to your video library of their vaulting performances! For ordering information, click here. American Vaulting Association See what's happening on our social sites! ‌ ‌ Visit our website American Vaulting Association | 1443 E. Washington Blvd #289, Pasadena, CA 91104 323-654-0800 Unsubscribe drazipurple2011 at gmail.com Update Profile | About our service provider Sent by vpmembership at americanvaulting.org in collaboration with Try it free today
-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: <http://mail.digitalkingdom.org/pipermail/house/attachments/20181023/90e0e959/attachment-0001.html>