US Fencing All Academic Program Information
Mission Statement
Recognizing and rewarding academic achievement in junior fencers is paramount to the success of US Fencing.
The Junior Program is designed to provide a training ground for the development of young athletes. While physical development is obviously important, the program must also stress development of values, morals and social skills, which will remain with these future citizens all their lives.
Encouraging a high level of academic achievement in our young athletes is as important as encouraging their athletic achievement. Motivation for this achievement, while intrinsically driven, can be enhanced through recognition by US Fencing.
US Fencing has therefore established the following All Academic Recognition Award Program to be presented annually at the Junior Olympics.
Program
1. There are three program levels open to all students enrolled in an accredited high school program. Home schooled athletes are also eligible.
2. Athletes do not have to qualify to Junior Olympics to be eligible.
3. First Team US Fencing All Academic - students with a cumulative GPA of 3.85 or higher shall be named "First Team US Fencing Academic All-American".
4. Second Team US Fencing All Academic - students who demonstrate the scholastic ability to post a cumulative GPA of 3.7 to 3.84 shall be named "Second Team US Fencing Academic All-American".
5. Honorable Mention US Fencing All Academic - students who demonstrate the scholastic ability to post a cumulative GPA of 3.5 to 3.69 shall be named "Honorable Mention US Fencing Academic All-American".
Application Procedure and Deadline
1. A minimum of two letters of recommendation are required to receive this recognition. One letter must be from the athlete's personal or high school coach and the second letter must be from one of the student's high school teachers, the high school counselor or principal.
2. The applicant's GPA must be certified by the school counselor and should appear on the application, in all cases, converted to a 4.0 scale.
3. The required application, recommendation letters and certification must be submitted to US Fencing by January 15th, 2010 with a $30.00 per athlete processing fee. Incomplete applications will not be processed.
4. Appropriate forms are available from the US Fencing website and in the Athlete's Handbook.
5. For more information please email christine.simmons@usfencing.org.
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