Goal: Many Athletes who have participated at Junior World Championships have identified that having additional training outside the USA would provide them with exposure to different techniques, equipment and instruction. This training might help the athlete to improve their performance and potentially improve their outcome at future world championships.
Details: USARS would like to seek annual funding from the US Foundation for Amateur Roller Skating to assist previous Junior World Team athletes to with expenses associated for the training at an organized training camp in another country outside USA.
Assistance would be limited to two skaters based upon the number of applicants. It is anticipated that funding per athlete would be limited to $2000 per athlete and USARS would seek confirmation from the athlete and their guardian that with the assistance that they have adequate resources to attend the training program.
It is expected that the maximum number of athletes to be assisted would be 2 per discipline with a priority system of ranking based upon the following in order of importance:
Previous World Team Participation
Highest placements at the World Championships
Ability to compete in Junior World Class events during current skating season
Verification of need
Verification of guardian approval and ability to supplement additional expense
Statement of support by persons within their discipline of their commitment to training for future World competitions