Bellmount High School, Decatur, IN Holds Copper Clinic

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Marcie VanDusen (USA Wrestling)
01/07/2004


March 21   Bellmont High School  (Sunday)   1000 N. Adams Drive, Decatur IN              Contact: Mary Friedt (260) 724-3410              Clinician: JD Minch              Registration: 12:00 - 1:00 pm              Time: 1:00 - 4:00 pm  USA Wrestling's National Coaches Education Program is a four tiered certification system for coaches in the sport of wrestling. As the National Governing Body for the sport of wrestling in the United States, USA Wrestling actively works to promote and develop the sport of wrestling through the NCEP.     The Copper Certification, the first of the four levels, is an enjoyable introduction to the sport of wrestling. The course is highly interactive using the USA Wrestling Instructor's video and the second edition of Coaching Youth Wrestling published through the American Sport Education Program.     Coaches that complete the four hour course and receive an 80% or higher on the thirty question take-home multiple choice test are certified at the Copper Level. Coaches will then be entered into the USA Wrestling NCEP database and receive a certificate of completion and a Copper Card used to authenticate certification at USA Wrestling events.     Coaches are encouraged then complete the next level of certification, the Bronze Level. People with a strong background in the sport of wrestling are allowed to begin the certification at the Bronze Level without previously completing the Copper Level.     Join USA Wrestling in building the sport of wrestling in the United States by attending a NCEP course near you!    Clinic Fees  The cost of the Copper Clinic is $30.   This includes a coach's book, test and the Copper Card fee required by USA Wrestling.    The cost of the Bronze Clinic is $90.   This includes a coach's book, test, a Bronze Coaching polo shirt and your USA Wrestling Coach's Card. In turn your USA Wrestling Coach's card will get you into all ISWA state tournaments free!   If you purchased a 2004 USA Wrestling Coach's membership card, prior to attending an ISWA Bronze clinic, your clinic fee will be reduced to $60.