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NOC Youth Paddling Team Responsibilities |
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YPT Member Responsibilities
As a member of YPT you will be joining a group of paddlers that are dedicated and passionate about the sport of whitewater paddling. We take paddling very seriously here at NOC and strive to uphold a level of professionalism found nowhere else in the sport on this scale. We expect ALL team members to uphold this same level of professionalism while representing the team and in their everyday lives. Any breach of this representaiton will lead to a swift dismissal from team membership.
Membership Dues
Elite YPT Membership = $200/year
Junior YPT Membership = $50/year
General Requirements
Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA
Sign and follow the YPT Rules and Code of Conduct
Sign and follow the YPT Alcohol and Drug Use Policy
Paddling Ambassadors
First and foremost you are expected to be an advocate of whitewater kayaking and help with growing the sport. This includes conducting yourself professionally and responsibly while representing the YPT on and off the river. Your compliance is of the utmost importance and any behavior that is detrimental to the mission of the team and/or the sport will not be tolerated. Your goal is to be the friendliest, most helpful person on the river!
Blogs, Articles, Photography, Videos and More
Periodically you will be expected to submit an article, short video, slideshow or other creative pieces to the YPT leaders. These will be used on the NOC webpage, blogs, or possibly other publications. We want you to use your imagination when choosing topics to write about, but keep in mind that the entire paddling community may be reading or viewing your work!
Elite YPT Member Responsibilities
All Elite YPT members will not only be responsible for all of the above requirements but also in addition to these all of the following:
Team Development - As part of the YPT you will be asked to aassist in making decisions about the future of the team. This may include a small amount of writing and graphic design.
First Aid/Swifwater Rescue Training - First Aid and Swiftwater Rescue certifications are a requirement to be on the team. If you cannot attend the NOC sponsored courses, it is up to you to get this training by July 1st, 2012.
Training Sessions - You are expected to attend a minimum of five training sessions per season as well as compete in a minimum of three events with the team.
Youth Rendezvous - Twice per season, NOC will host a Youth Rendezvous at the Nantahala. All Elite team members are expected to be involved in the planning, organization and execution of these events. This is a two day commitment in the fall and two days in the spring.
Click to view the 2012 YPT Elite Team Calendar and 2012 YPT Junior Team Calendar.
