National FlyFishing in Schools Program

School Qualifications

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Outlined below are the general qualifications for schools to be suited for the National FlyFishing in Schools Program.  (For more specifics on qualifying, see requirements.) Our intent is to provide the curriculum, training and equipment to as many middle schools and high schools as possible.  Schools may purchase the program outright, perhaps partner with other schools in their area or apply for grant funding from our parent, the FlyFishing Education Foundation:
  1. PHYSICAL EDUCATION
    1. Outdoor education emphasis desirable
    2. Lifetime skills focus
    3. Gender neutral participation
  2. GYMNASIUM
    1. Suggested minimum size: Width: 50', Length: 75', Height: 22'
    2. Target system uses wall space (50' uninterrupted), or free standing on gym floor, or outdoors
  3. GRADES 6 - 12 & COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY
    1. Middle School "Cast A Fly, Catch A Student" curriculum geared toward grades 6, 7 & 8
    2. High School "Cast A Fly, Catch A Student" curriculum geared toward grades 9, 10, 11 & 12
    3. College & University curriculum, "Learn How To Fly Fish", is designed for higher ed
  4. DEMOGRAPHICS
    1. Schools with a 20% or greater minority demographic receive preferential evaluation for grant funding from the FlyFishing Education Foundation
    2. Gender neutral program
    3. Not restricted by physical limitations
  5. TEACHER APTITUDE
    1. Some fishing experience helpful
    2. Fly fishing experience not required
  6. LOCAL RESOURCES
    1. Water for fishing as a day outing is preferred
    2. After school fly fishing assistance advantageous

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