Welcome to the First Tee School Program!
Since 2004, First Tee has been integrating our program into PE classes in schools across the country. First Tee – Greater Washington, DC has over 250 elementary and middle schools and teachers across the state to teach our curriculum, expanding our impact.
Program Objectives
- Create a safe introduction to golf for today’s students and teachers.
- Help students strengthen character and confidence through the positive personal and social values associated with the game and extend those values to other areas of their lives.
- Provide opportunities for students to experience golf as an enjoyable, lifelong recreation and health-enhancing activity.
- Ensure that the curriculum meets national standards developed by the Society for Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE).
What can First Tee do for your school?
| Class Visits A staff member can come to your class and help you teach the program | Raffle Prizes We can provide Free Registration Certificates as raffle prizes |
| Field Days or Back to School Nights We can attend most any school-related events. If we are not able to attend we might be able help provide golf-related activities | Additional Equipment We can help you order additional equipment for your school (link below) |
| Training We will provide access to online training for any teachers at your school | Equipment Replacement We will replace any equipment that is damaged (link below) |
The following links are helpful resources for you to access for further training, a community forum for sharing ideas downloading lesson plans, and a form to request new equipment.
You can contact our First Tee – Greater Washington, DC staff with any questions: Katie Blodgett, Director of Programming, [email protected]; Roger Brown, Program Manager – Maryland, [email protected]; Mike Cilano, Program Manager, DC, [email protected]
Additional Resources
Updating Teacher Information
Does your school have a new teacher that needs to be trained? If so, click here to fill out a from so we can send get the trianing sent out.
First Tee Teacher Community
Login to this portal to access trainings, lesson plans, and other helpful resourses as well as connect with other First Tee School Program teachers nationawide.
Request Replacement Equipment
Targets lost their stickiness? Have the tee mats seen better days? We’ll replace equipment that is broke or worn out. Fill out this form to request replacement equipment.
Purchase Additional Equipment
Click on the link below to order additional equipment. Once the form is submitted, we will reach out with an invoice.