WIAA Handbook Q&A 23.5.11 mandates that “hands-on” lift certification is required for dance/drill coaches who intend to have their dance/drill squad perform lifts. The certification program must be approved by the WIAA. Coaches must be recertified every two (2) years.
Because WIAA Handbook Rule 20.3.1.H.1.b requires assistant coaches to be at least 19 years of age, certificates for completing a stunt certification clinic and passing the test will be issued only to individuals who are at least 19 years of age. Additionally, you must pay the registration fee ($50 by credit card), complete the clinic and pass the required test before receiving your certification document (via e-mail) following your clinic date. The only acceptable method of payment is by credit card and must be prior to attending the clinic. Any coach who fails to pay on the day of the clinic will not be allowed to participate in the certification.
NOTE: All hands-on clinics are hosted on my247ed.com through one sign-up link (accessed via the green button below). Instructions to register can be found on the initial landing page.
- Hands-on Clinics are $45/coach with a school purchase order or $50/coach with credit card
- A minimum of six (6) coaches must be registered in order to hold a clinic
- If you experience technical difficulties registering for a clinic, please contact Nick Mendro
- Return to your my247ed.com account
- Select the “Conference Records” tab at the left of the page on my247ed.com
- Click on the “WIAA 2023 Dance/Drill Coach Lift Certification” conference
- Select the “Sessions & Schedule” tab on the left-hand side of the screen
- Select “Confirm Attendance” (NOTE: If this step has already been completed, it is because you selected “Add to Your Schedule” prior to the clinic. Don’t panic — this is normal. Proceed to step 4 below)
- Select “Certifications & Forms” on the left-hand side of the screen
- Select “Start Application”
- This should take you to a page with the header “Are you ready to apply?”
- Click all the sliders on this page to the right, indicating completion
- Proceed to fill out the survey and download/sync your certificate
HOSTING A LIFT CERTIFICATION CLINIC
If a clinic is not scheduled in your area, or at a time that meets your needs, you may submit a request to host a clinic. Send your request to Cindy Adsit at least three (3) weeks prior to the first potential date listed and include the following information:
- Three (3) potential dates and times
- Name and physical address of the public facility that has been secured to host the event (include any specific instructions about where to park or enter the building)
- A DVD player and screen of some sort (overhead screen, TV, etc.) for viewing drills and lifts via video.
- Adequate room for attendees to sit during the lecture and video portions of the class.
- Adequate room for attendees to stand and safely participate in hands-on portions of the class.
- A restroom must for all attendees
- The WIAA will not pay any rental fees. If the facility charges a rental fee, you are responsible for covering that fee.
Upon verification of availability from one of the WIAA Clinicians, the clinic will be posted on the WIAA Website and the clinic will be held provided a minimum of six (6) individuals preregister for the course.
UPCOMING CLINICS
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19 – 5PM-7PM
Pasco High School
1108 N 10th Ave
Pasco, WA 99301
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26 – 9AM-11AM
Puyallup High School
105 7 th St SW
Puyallup, WA 98371
