IPRO is redesigning its certification courses,
materials and strategy. Much of our approach and materials will be retained.
However, the course and types of certification will follow along the lines
outlined below.
IPRO offers Certifications
Courses focused on the concept of LEARN. TEACH. SUCCEED.
BASIC
CERTIFICATION COURSE
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(THIS COURSE CERTIFIES A
PERSON TO GIVE LESSONS, COACH, MARKET THEIR RACQUETBALL SKILLS AND MANAGE
PROGRAMS INVOLVING ORGANIZED RACQUETBALL OFFERED IN A TWO-DAY SESSION
THROUGHOUT THE YEAR)
Course
Fee: $225
Course Completion
One attends the course and partakes in all of the activities, including the
testing. They do not pass all of the tests at the minimum requirement.
Level I (Instructor)
The same as above; one passes the tests at the minimum level of 75%. There
are four tests administered--Level 1 Referee Exam, Practical test, Hitting/Set-up
test, and General information written test.
The Referee exam is under
a separate license. The other three count toward the AmPRO Certification.
Level II (Advanced Instructor)
The same as above; one passes the tests at a minimum score of 83%. Must
demonstrate the ability to teach at the beginner and intermediate levels,
and have strong demonstration skills.
Level III (Professional)
The same as above; one passes the tests at a minimum of 90%. Must
demonstrate the ability to teach all levels of students and have a history
with racquetball instruction. (minimum of 2 years).
Clinician
Must be at Level III status. Only open to the elite instructors in the
industry who have worked with individuals, small, intermediate and large
groups, and have helped with, or instructed racquetball camps.
TESTING
Level I Referee Exam is
part of the AmPRO Course, but a separate license.
Level I Referee is subject
to one passing the test at a minimum of 85% and being signed off on ten
sanctioned tournament matches by a state board official. Upon registration,
this test is available to the student. Open book format.
Hitting/Set-up test
A series of shots, serves, and feeds. Safety issues, location variations,
height-speed-angle adjustments are integral elements of this test. Upon
registration, this test is available to the student for review and practice.
Practical test
A condensed lesson of approximately 10 minutes given during the course by
each student. Areas of concern are: organization, general knowledge base,
explanations and demonstrations, error detection and solution offerings,
and interpersonal skills.
Written test
An open book format exam which covers rules, strategies, lesson plans,
technical aspects, and more. Upon registration, this test is available to
the student.
AmPRO
CERTIFICATION BENEFITS:
Instructor, Adv. Instructor, Professional and Clinician Certification
Fee: $225
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Association with other
trained and tested racquetball professionals
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Insurance policy
covering you on AmPRO related training and events
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Method for players to
contact you for coaching or lessons
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Immediate support
response (within 24 hours) to questions and queries
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Customized AmPRO Logo
business card templates for marketing your services
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No print stuff / only
online and up-to-date exclusive course materials
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Directory of AmPRO
Certified Instructors for advise or lessons
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Self-managed and thus,
up-to-date Profile information
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Unique racquetball
training products and accessories
AmPRO
CHARTER Online Membership:
Fee:
$30
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Online Content for
select classes, tests, clinics and more
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Always fresh content due
to electronic updated materials
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Charter AmPRO Online
Member Logo business cards
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Racquetball Program
awareness
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Access to unique
racquetball products and accessories
AmPRO
Non-Playing Enthusiasts Certification:
Fee:
$30 (coming soon)
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Certification to
officiate and referee racquetball games
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Association with players,
coaches and other enthusiasts
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Online USRA Rules test
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AmPRO Logo business
cards
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No print stuff / only
online and up-to-date exclusive course materials
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Recognition and
acknowledgement of your efforts supporting racquetball
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Level I Referee Exam
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Access to unique
racquetball products and accessories
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Online content of
technical and problematic calls and how to handle them
Level I Referee is subject
to one passing the test at a minimum of 85% and being signed off on ten
sanctioned tournament matches by a state board official. Upon registration,
this test is available to the student. Open book format.
The Value
of AmPRO Membership
AmPRO
Certification and Membership brings you:
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Association with other
racquetball enthusiasts
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Email address: "
YourName@USAmPRO.org "
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Insurance covering you
on related AmPRO business
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Immediate support
response (within 24 hours)
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AmPRO Logo Certification
business cards
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Self-managed and thus
up-to-date Profile information
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Directory of AmPRO
Certified Instructors for advise or lessons
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Secure site with online
payment available
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Racquetball Program
awareness
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Ways for people to find
you for lessons, coaching and program management
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Unique racquetball
products and accessories
AmPRO’s
Value to Recreational Players
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Starting point for
enjoying your racquetball experience
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Racquetball Program
awareness
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Racquetball news, events
and interesting stories about "the game"
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Association with other
racquetball enthusiasts, coaches and players
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Directory in others
knowledgeable about racquetball
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Access to players just
like yourself
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Sign up online for
Certification Clinics
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Neutral site that
provides fun and information about racquetball
AmPRO’s
Value to Tournament Players
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Information on
associations like WPRO, IRT and USRA
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Unique Court Count
Directory
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CLINICS to upgrade your
game and hone competitive skills
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Association with coaches,
teams and events to test your skills and strategy
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Access to players
wanting to compete
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Ways for people to find
you for lessons, coaching and program management
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Sign up online for
Certification Clinics
