USJCA Promotes Youth Team Sailing

Newark, NJ – The USJCA Board of Governors and Executive Committee are seeking petitions for the selection of an all-youth boat (under 25) to represent the USJCA at the 2008 International J/24 World Championship in Cannigione, Sardinia, Italy. The IJCA at its annual meeting awarded each member country an additional World’s berth in 2008 and 2009 specifically for an all-youth team.

The USJCA, in support of the new initiative, adopted breakthrough financial incentives to encourage development of all-youth teams. For 2008, the selected all-youth team will be eligible for reimbursement of $1,000 upon completion of the championship. In 2009, the USJCA will support all-youth teams at Class championships (Districts, Regionals, Nationals, North Americans) through reimbursement grants of up to $250. The grants will be awarded on a competitive basis from a budget set aside for this purpose. Criteria and application process is currently being developed. Additional information will be posted on the USJCA website at www.j24class.org/usa when it becomes available.

Any all-youth teams interested in applying for the 2008 Worlds berth should submit their sailing resumes (for helm and crew) to the USJCA office by December 31, 2007.

For additional information, contact:
Nancy Zangerle
nzangerle@yahoo.com