WFTDA Announces Opening of New Apprentice Program

After months of planning and discussion, the WFTDA Apprentice Program is official! Effective immediately, leagues interested in becoming members of WFTDA will apply to join this exciting new pilot program.

Applications will be accepted monthly through the remainder of the year, with the first deadline date of Aug. 1, 2009. There is an application fee of $150.

Designed to act as a “WFTDA 101” tutorial, the Apprentice Program will match new leagues with an established WFTDA mentor, who will guide her apprentice through the processes and requirements necessary to becoming a full member. In addition, the mentor will offer advice and encouragement about league-specific issues, including everything from league formation (startup leagues) to how to become ranked and qualify for tournaments (veteran leagues).

Upon completion of the program, apprentice leagues will have the knowledge (and the recommendations) needed to apply for full WFTDA membership.

This program replaces WFTDA’s traditional membership application process, and is a requirement for all prospective member leagues. Although the program lasts one year for most leagues, a fast-track option is available for more established leagues, and will be offered on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of WFTDA.

For more information contact Ivanna Destroya, Membership coordinator at apprentice@wftda.com.

For full details, and to download the WFTDA Apprentice Application, visit the Apprentice section.