Yeah doesn't affect me.. had mine for several years but I agree they need to stand by their original stance and require it. The notification that they were going to require it was out there well in advance.

I agree I went and did the bronze clinic because of the requirement.

We would like to mandate Bronze and Coach Card just like it is for the USAWKS State Series but it is tough when many, many of these parents are first year parents and their Club Directors don't explain to them early about the Bronze class and card. Then to complicate matters more some clubs don't send a coach to the 6U state which places the coaching responsibility on a parent who was unaware of the process. This is only the second year. We will keep improving but I would encourage all Districts to develop their own Randy Hinderlieter so that Bronze classes are more readily available. I would also like to encourage all club directors to educate their new parents and encourage them to buy USA Coach Cards as well as take the class. We are just trying to be accommodating.

I am glad things change! I have not been able to get my card because my job would not allow it. But now with Gods help I have had that opportunity. Just got my USA card, still waiting for next Bronze clinics. So I am more than happy to pay 11 bucks to be on the mat with my boys. And maybe next year I can be like Beeason! But I am glad I checked the forums tonight. Just wish it wasn't 2 tourneys at once. I doubt we will be out of there at 5. Lol

I was prepared and didn't wait till the last minute to get my USA card or take my bronze class. Procrastination is not good excuse for not being prepared and God had nothing to do with this decision.

I wasn't saying God had anything to do with the whole paying for a band decision. I was referring to his help in a new career that allows me more time with my children and the time to get "certified", just one more step. I apologize for the confusion.