VRC Competition Team Training

Objective

Ustar VRC  Competition Team size: 3-5 members per team

Competition team All-in-one intensive training package:

  • Duration: 6 months 
  • Includes:
  • 6 months of training
  • Participation in 5 local competition events
  • 2-3 updates to robotic designs
* Each team need bring their own robotics materials.  Ustar Lab provide the field, tools, training.

Meeting Schedule:

  • Teams meet three times a week, with each team selecting three days.

Monday to Friday:

  • Team coach training time:
    Monday 4:00-7:00
    Tuesday 4:15-6:15
    Tuesday 6:30-8:30
    Wednesday 4:00-6:00
    Thursday 4:30-6:30
    Thursday 6:30-8:30
  • Team members can stay 3:30-8:00 PM

Sunday: 3:00-6:00 PM, 5:00-8:00 PM

  • Head coach training 2 hours + 1 hour notebook training
  • Available time slots: 3:00-6:00 PM, 5:00-8:00 PM

Tuition: 

  • Team one-time registration fee: $1000, including team registration fee, 5 competition events fee, equipment.

Tuition payment plan:

  • Monthly Payment: $840 per month (4 weeks). The first payment includes two months; subsequent payments are due on the 1st day of each month.
  • Pay in Full Discount: $4800 for 6 months ($800 per month).
  • Early Bird Discount: $100 off if paid before July 15th.

Once a week training package

  • Head Coach Training Package:
    • Starter Package: 40 hours for $2800, paid in full.
    • Renew Package: 8 hours for $560, paid in full.
  • Fees only include the training fee and do not cover equipment, competition registration, or event registration fees.

Refund Policy

Competition team All-in-one intensive training package: 

  • To withdraw, submit the withdrawal form 30 days before the next payment.
  • If you paid in full, you will lose the paid-in-full discount. Tuition will be calculated at $650 per month for the past training months, and the remaining tuition will be refunded.
  • The $1000 registration fee is non-refundable.

Once a week training package: 

  • Following the first training session, you have a three-day period to request a prorated refund by submitting a written document.
  • After three days from the first training session, the payment becomes non-refundable, and no further refunds will be issued.

Make-up Policy

Competition team All-in-one intensive training package: 

  • You are entitled to two make-up sessions per month if you miss team training sessions.

Once a week training package: 

  • If individual team members are unable to participate due to personal reasons while the rest of the team attends the session, a make-up session will not be offered. However, the coach will brief the absent team member on the content covered during the missed training session.
  • We kindly request that you coordinate with your fellow team members if you anticipate the need to miss a class.

USTAR OFF-SITE COMPETITION WAIVER AND PARENTAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

This Off-Site Competition Waiver and Parental Acknowledgement (“Waiver”) is executed by the undersigned parent or legal guardian (“Parent”) on behalf of the minor participant (“Student”) participating in off-site competitions organized or attended by Ustar (“Ustar”).

1. Scope of Ustar’s Role and Coach Attendance
During off-site competitions, Ustar may arrange for coaches to accompany the team. Coaches will attend only the team’s first match, solely for the purpose of helping the team become familiar with competition rules, procedures, and on-site logistics. Coaches are not expected to be present for subsequent matches. The role of Ustar and its coaches is strictly limited to competition-related guidance and event coordination. Ustar does not provide custodial, supervisory, or childcare services during off-site competitions.

2. Parental Responsibility
The Parent acknowledges and agrees that the supervision, care, conduct, and personal safety of the Student during off-site competitions are the sole responsibility of the Parent or legal guardian. The Parent is responsible for being present on site or independently arranging supervision with other parents, including supervision during non-competition periods, meals, breaks, transportation, and lodging, if applicable.

3. Coordination as a Courtesy Only
Ustar may, at its discretion, assist with communication or coordination among parents. Such assistance is provided solely as a courtesy and does not constitute an assumption, delegation, or transfer of any supervisory, custodial, or safety responsibility by Ustar.

4. Assumption of Risk
The Parent understands that participation in off-site competitions involves inherent risks, including but not limited to travel-related risks, venue-related risks, and risks associated with group activities. The Parent voluntarily assumes all such risks on behalf of the Student.

5. Release and Waiver of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Parent hereby releases, waives, and discharges Ustar, its members, managers, employees, coaches, volunteers, and representatives from any and all claims, liabilities, demands, actions, or causes of action arising out of or related to the supervision, care, or safety of the Student during off-site competitions.

6. Acknowledgement and Agreement
By signing below, the Parent confirms that they have read, understood, and voluntarily agreed to this Waiver, and acknowledge that Ustar is not responsible for the supervision or personal safety of the Student during off-site competitions.

Parent / Legal Guardian Name: _______________________________
Student Name: _______________________________
Signature: _______________________________
Date: _______________________________

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