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IJSBA is pleased to share the schedule for the Jr. Starts Day With The Pros portion of World Finals.  Special thanks to Nedra and all the wonderful people who make this happen:

 

October 2, 2016 8:00am - Noon
2016 A DAY WITH THE PROS SCHEDULE
START THE DAY IN THE GRANDSTANDS FOR GROUP SHOT IN T-SHIRTS.
STATIONS
Social Media & Sponsorships
Anna Glennon
Kids will get the chance to learn about the importance of presenting a good attitude and positive social media that can attract potential sponsors.  Anna Glennon is one of the most popular social media icons in the industry, and she will touch on some of these topics:
• Importance of positive social media.
• How to promote sponsors in media.
• The Do’s and Don’ts of Social Media.
• Their personal experience with sponsorships.
• What do sponsors look for?
RACE PREP/TECH INSPECTION PREP
Robert Sands
Race prep is for parents and the kids! The importance of those last minute checks before the starting band snaps is crucial. Get some tips from some mechanics and racers who have been there.
• Checking ride plates.
• Checking duckbills.
• Double checking waterlines.
• Making sure you have ski stands, etc.
• What are they looking for in the tech tent?
• How to prepare your skis for safety inspection.
STARTS/HOLDS/TRACK INTITIATION
Mike Klippenstein, Josh Block, David Redinger
Kids can learn tips and tricks on getting great starts with some of the racers with the best starts out there!
• Go over tips from transitioning from both feet in the tray, one foot, both feet on the ground.
• Let racers give their own tips.
WORLD FINALS 101
Nedra Atwood
This is for the new riders as well as the returning Juniors! Learn everything you need to know about the crazy week at the world finals at this station. Let the No. 1 fan give you a little guidance so you don’t miss out on any of the cool things happening this week.
• Do you have everything? Race Day Check list
• What the Junior Star Awards are.
• How to be Champion on and off the water
• “Show me your Left Hand” “Elbows to Knees Will Save You From These!”
• Pyramid to Success
PODIUM INTERVIEW PRACTICE
Jason Stoyer
You all are potential champions, and it’s important that you can communicate like one! Get the chance to practice a podium interview and get tips from a pro racer who has been there.
• How to stay positive even when things didn’t go your way.
• Practicing remembering all those sponsors.
• How to answer those fly ball questions.
ENDING OUT THE DAY:
**Huge raffle of Super Cool Goodies and Gear!!!**
In the Grandstands of the 35th Annual  IJSBA World Finals
GROUP MENTORS
We also have additional Pros. Some
of the most talented athletes in the world, that will be onsite to work with the Juniors as their group leaders.
Dustin Motzouris      Blake Wicklund
Tyron Motzouris       Brock Austin
Chris MacClugage   Tera Laho
Dustin Farthing       Amy Green
Jake Zier
Quinten Bossche
Toshi O’Hara
Bill Haig