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* August 3 -7 "All American Girl Hockey School" (Daily: 8:00 a.m. -12:30 p.m.) * Sept. -Dec. "USA Player Development Training" (Weekly: Sat. Mom. Sessions) * November "Developing the Complete Hockey Player" Clinic (Half -Day Clinic) Even though there are numerous hockey programs being offered for females today, there exists a disappropriate number of urban girls who actually are able to attend. In addition to the financial constraints of the sport, single parent families do not always have accessible transportation to these training programs. Therefore, the scholarship aide that is available through the All- American Girl Program, provides for transportation, financial aide, and if necessary, living accommodations for qualifying outstate participants. To best meet the needs of the population this program has targeted to serve (urban area females), Ramsey County rinks located in the St. Paul locale have been designated as training sites. Some participants will even be within walking or car pool distance from their homes, thus creating momentum for programs to grow in their community. PROGRAM OBJECTIVES In order to address all the components in nurturing the "total" development of the female student - athlete, the All- American Girl Hockey Program will be divided in the following format: * On -Ice Training - * Off -Ice Development - * Life Skills Education - 40% (skating, stick handling, skills and technique instruction) 20% (in -line training, physical conditioning, athletic agility, nutrition) 40% (esteem building sessions, academic and career counseling, lifestyle decision making, female issues discussions) Ranked below are objectives that the hockey program will be designed to accomplish: - OBJECTIVE- 1) Encourage hockey enthusiasts who otherwise are unable to attend to participate in an educational experience designed to enhance their athletic, academic and personal development. Page 104 -S I'RATEGY- Identify and then invite "at risk" and underprivileged individuals by contacting hockey associations, coaches, and program coordinators who can make referrals.