WIAA Handbook rule 20.3.1.E. 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 lift 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.
*Hands-on Clinics are $45 with a school Purchase Order or $50 with Credit Card per coach.
NOTE: As a result of a recent tech update, all hands-on clinics will be hosted on my247ed.com through ONE sign-up link (accessed through the green button below). Instructions for how to register can be found on the initial landing page after clicking the green button below.
SATURDAY, JULY 22 - 9:30AM-11:30AM
Seatac Marriott Hotel
3201 S 176th St
Seattle, WA 98188
SATURDAY, AUGUST 5 - 10AM-12PM
Tahoma High School
23499 SE Tahoma Way
Maple Valley, WA 98038
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14 - 5PM-7PM
Leadership Room
Lakes High School
10320 Farwest Drive SW
Lakewood, WA 98498
*A minimum of six (6) coaches must be registered for each certification course in order for the clinic to be held.
*If you're experiencing technical difficulties registering for a clinic, please contact Nick Mendro.
Steps to receive your certification after you've attended a clinic:
1. Return to your my247ed.com account
2. Select the "Conference Records" tab at the left of the page on my247ed.com
3. Click on the WIAA 2023 Dance/Drill Coach Lift Certification conference
4. Select the "Sessions & Schedule" tab on the left-hand side of the screen
5. 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).
6. Select "Certifications & Forms" on the left-hand side of the screen
7. Select "Start Application"
8. This should take you to a page with the header, "Are you ready to apply?"
9. Click all the sliders on this page to the right, indicating completion
10. Proceed to fill out the survey and download/sync your certificate
If a clinic is not scheduled in your area, or at a time that meets your needs, you could submit a request to host a clinic. Send your request at least three weeks prior to the first potential date listed to Cindy Adsit including the following information:
The facility should include the following:
- A DVD player and screen of some sort (overhead screen, TV, etc.) for viewing drills and lifts via video
- An area in which coaches can sit during the "lecture" and video portions of the class
- An area in which coaches can stand up to do "hands-on" portions of the class
Upon verification of availability from one of the WIAA clinicians, the clinic will be posted on the WIAA Website. Provided a minimum of six (6) individuals have preregistered for the course, it will be held. | |
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