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Overview
The First Tee of Greater Seattle’s program consists of two curricula designed primarily for 8-18 year olds:
One is focused on golf,
The other is focused on life skills. To make progress, participants must show proficiency in both golf and life. The Golf Curriculum starts by teaching participants the fundamentals of the game. As players become more skilled, they have the opportunity to progress into competitive, tournament play with their mentors as constant guides. The Life Skills Curriculum was formulated with the help of academic, coaching and golf experts. It is used to further enhance and instill the inherent values of the game of golf, and show participants how these values transfer into other aspects of their lives. Students are taught about responsibility, trust, how to make decisions by thinking about the possible consequences, how to set goals, how to define those goals, the importance of maintaining a positive attitude as well as the importance of showing respect for others. These lessons for life are taught through a variety of golf-related exercises designed with the primary goal of having fun. All of these lessons are based on the Nine Core Values of The First Tee: Honesty, Integrity, Sportsmanship, Respect, Confidence, Responsibility, Perseverance, Courtesy, Judgment.
Spring classes will begin at the end of April. Please continue to check back for our registration link and schedule information. To be added to our mailing list to receive updates on schedules and registration, please email shelby@thefirstteeseattle.org.
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The First Tee Internship Program
THE FIRST TEEE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
The First Tee of Greater Seattle offers an exciting internship opportunity to participants who have demonstrated leadership throughout their participation in the program. This paid summer internship exposes participants to all aspects of nonprofit programming while building leaders through service.
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The First Tee Mentoring Program
The few opportunities that allow for a greater impact on a child's life than through mentoring. The First Tee is starting an exciting new mentor program. Learn how you can get involved.
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Evans Scholarship for Caddies
Have you caddied or had an interest in caddying? If so, you may be just a few caddy loops away from a FULL scholarship covering room and board at the University of Washington!
The Evans Scholars Foundation offers a unique scholarship opportunity to junior golfers, awarding full-ride scholarships to dedicated caddies attending designated Evans Scholars schools. As a scholar, you could receive scholarship worth nearly $60,000 to support your time as a UW Huskie. To qualify you must have and maintain a strong academic record, perform community service, respect your fellow scholars and faithfully perform assigned housework at the Evan Scholars dorm on campus.
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Future Leaders Forum
Disneyworld in Orlando, Florida
Two Seattle participants recently received an all-expense paid trip to Disneyworld to attend a three-day career immersion program with 50 First Tee participants from across the country.
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Life Skills and Leadership Academy
APPLY NOW
University of Oregon
July 28-August 4, 2009
A week of championship golf, career exploration, college dorm life, friendships with First Tee kids from around the world, and fun life skills activities
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The JAB Mentoring Program
The high school golfers of The First Tee of Greater Seattle have been working hard to create the first ever Junior Advisory Board (JAB) and Mentor/Mentee program! This new mentoring program is for participants ages 8-12 and gives them the unique opportunity to be mentored by a high school student of The First Tee. The JAB hopes to inspire the mentees to live well, learn about the world around them, and much more, while introducing them to community service opportunities and goal setting. JAB hope to make an impact on the lives of the mentees through group activities, field trips, and one-on-one time with their mentors during weekly Open Play sessions.
Questions on getting involved as a mentor or a JAB member? Call Kimberly at 206-851-7834
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LPGA*USGA Girls Golf Club
Did you know that according to the USGA, girls comprise only 17% of all junior golfers nationwide? We are improving those numbers. In 2007, girls made up 31% of our program and we are looking forward to getting even more girls involved.
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Assistant Coach Training |
| The First Tee Assistant Coach Training for individuals who want to be more involved with the ongoing coaching and mentoring of The First Tee participants at the Chapter level but may not be able to spend the time required to become recognized as a The First Tee Coach. |
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