Youth Development Program - Player Application - American Polocrosse Association

Youth Development Program (YDP) Application

INFORMATION:

The APA Player Development Program would like to invite all interested youth players to join the Youth Development Program for the year. The Youth Development Program is open to all APA members under the age of 21. Membership is good for one year, resetting on December 31st. Membership fee is $45 for the year.

BENEFITS:

Coaching at tournaments
Invitations to YDP specific events, clinics and camps
Mentorship in a variety of topics (horsemanship, polocrosse skills, traveling tips/connections, etc.)
Quarterly virtual calls
A YDP hoodie
Automatically “long listed” for all YDP tours

REQUIREMENTS:

A current APA member is good standing
You must be under 21 as of January 1st of the year you apply for membership
You must have access to at least one qualified horse (NOTE: number of horses required may be different if you are applying to be a part of a specific event or tour)
You may be asked to seek sponsors and/or participate in fundraising for the YDP, as appropriate for planned activities. This money will not apply to any one person’s account for clinics, camps, or tours.
YDP membership is contingent upon following the APA Code of Conduct and can be revoked at the discretion of the PDP Chairperson without reimbursement

Name(Required)

First Last

Date of Birth(Required)

Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Phone(Required)

Email(Required)

I am an APA Member in good standing(Required)

Yes

APA Club:(Required)

Rating:(Required)

Clothing Size:(Required)

Personal Reference Name(Required)

First Last

Personal Reference Phone(Required)

What are your goals for this season?(Required)

What are your long term goals in regards to polocrosse?(Required)

Provide a brief summary of your riding and polocrosse experience (how long have you been riding/playing, how many tournaments have you traveled to, what is the highest level of polocrosse you have played, and anything else you would like to add):(Required)

I understand that participation with any tour or team is a privilege, and I look forward to working with the team and representing my sport, my association, and my country to the best of my ability. I understand that I will be required to attend practices and a try out, should there be one. I will also be required to raise funds for my team and to meet any requirements set in place by the coach and/or selection committee. I agree to submit myself to the direction of my coaches and managers for the good of my team on any trip or tour. I agree to abide by the APA Code of Conduct and any specific conduct requirements that my coaches or managers may have. I also understand that my coaches and managers have the authority to remove me from any practice, tour, or try out if my behavior is not acceptable to them. Any additional costs incurred by the APA or any party to send me home will be promptly reimbursed by me or my parents. By signing this application, I agree to the listed terms of this contract.

Applicant Signature:(Required)

Is player under 18?(Required)

Yes

Parent Name:(Required)

First Last

Phone(Required)

Email(Required)

Signature(Required)

Payment Method(Required)

MasterCard

Visa

Card Number Expiration Date Security Code Cardholder Name

Total

$45

Youth Development Program Application Fee

Price:

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