Age Group Jumping Guidelines

Athlete Age Group Jumping Guideline

The age group jumping application is an open process which can be requested at any time. The application process will be completed by the Technical Director and finalized by the MLDYSA Board of Directors.

Application Process:

1. Athlete/Family request an age group by emailing the MLDYSA Technical Director (mldysa.01@gmail.com)

2. The MLDYSA Technical Director identifies an athlete who may see value in age group jumping. The MLDYSA Technical Director will confirm with family and athlete that they are willing to age group jump.

3. Coaching staff identify an athlete who may see value in age group jumping. Coaching Staff will communicate with the MLDYSA Technical Director regarding the identified athlete. The MLDYSA Technical Director will confirm with the family and the athlete if they are willing to age group jump.

Evaluation Process:

1. Athlete will be evaluated by the MLDYSA Technical Director and current/above Coaching Staff

2. Athlete will be evaluated through the Four Corners

   a. Social/Emotional b. Physical
   c. Technical
   d. Tactical

Requirements for acceptance:

1. Must meet the Four Corners

2. Must be a starting level athlete on their current age appropriate team

3. Must be able to be a starting level athlete on the above age group

4. Must not negatively impact their current age appropriate team

5. Both coaching staff (current and above age group) are in agreement

6. Athlete and Family are in agreement of the athlete age group jumping

Decision:

1. The Competitive Director, along with coaching staff will confirm if the athlete in question meets the evaluation process and all requirements for age group jumping.

2. The Competitive Director will submit the Athlete and rationale to MLDYSA Board of Directors for final approval.

3. After the MLDYSA Board signs off, an Approval/Denial letter will be emailed from the Competitive Director to the athlete/family with their rationale and reasons.