Texas Instructor Program (TIP)
The Texas Instructor Program (TIP) is a comprehensive reimbursement program designed to encourage interested racquetball instructors to become nationally certified by reimbursing a portion of the cost of the USAR-IP certification clinics offered by USAR (described below).
The TIP Programming Incentive is a supplement program designed to assist Texas racquetball instructors in providing quality racquetball programs for Texas men, women and children and generating grass roots racquettball interest in their community (described below).
The USAR-IP (Instructors Program)
LEVEL 1
Instructor Certification
- Includes online course/course manual/certification
- Initial certification is for a three-year period.
- Recertification is $25 every 3 years
- IP Membership also required each year of $75 to stay enrolled in program!
- Everyone must pass the Level 1 certification before they can upgrade to Level 2 or 3 certification.
Level 1 CertificationTotal Cost $75
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LEVEL 2
ADVANCED Certification
- Includes online course/course manual/certification
- Initial certification is for a three-year period.
- Recertification is $25 every 3 years
- IP Membership also required each year of $75 to stay enrolled in program!
- This program also includes:
- Lectures, Discussions and Team Building
- Written and Practical Test
- Hitting Test
- Demonstration of Drills to Students
- Teaching and Lesson Plans
Level 2 CertificationTotal Cost $295
TIP reimburses 100%Final Cost $0
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LEVEL 3
ELITE Certification
- Includes online course/course manual/certification
- Initial certification is for a three-year period.
- Recertification is $25 every 3 years
- IP Membership also required each year of $75 to stay enrolled in program!
- This program also includes:
- Everything in Level 2 Advanced Certification + Video Analysis Training
Level 3 CertificationTotal Cost $295
TIP reimburses 100%Final Cost $0
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Texas Instructor Program (TIP) Programming Incentive
This supplemental program provides compensation ($150 per quarter) for level 2 & 3 certified USAR-IP instructors holding the Texas Instructor Program (TIP) designation for conducting adult or junior clinics, leagues and other events promoting racquetball in Texas.
In order to receive reimbursement under this supplemental program, the racquetball instructor must:
Upon approval, instructors will receive $150 each quarter if they schedule at least three clinics, leagues or events or any combination of:
Each event must include at least five (5) attendees to qualify. Product demos do not qualify. Evidence of the events must be submitted to the TIP Coordinator and must consist of a description of the event, list of attendees, at least three digital photos of the actual event. Upon meeting these requirements the racquetball instructor will be issued the TIP Programming Incentive funds.