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SSA VII?

Melissa Macatee, Photographer

	Dallas \| TX \| \| Posted: 4:04 PM on 09.13.09
	->> Don't tease us like that Bert. http://www.sportsshooter.com/port_popup.html?mem_id=21&i_id=851888 More Info Please!

Robert Hanashiro, Photographer

	Los Angeles \| CA \| \| Posted: 4:11 PM on 10.29.09
	->> All the info is on the new website devoted to the Sports Shooter Academy: SportsShooterAcademy.com

Robert Hanashiro, Photographer

	Los Angeles \| CA \| \| Posted: 8:31 AM on 11.01.09
	->> Got several emails from people ... The Kahuna's "Don't Call-It-A-Blog" has now been incorporated into the workshop's new site. So there are a couple of new posts about the World Series on the new ssa.com.

Robert Hanashiro, Photographer

Los Angeles | CA | | Posted: 2:11 PM on 11.02.09

->> Thought I'd also post this on Melissa's thread on the workshop:

I had a question about the application process for SSA VII. There is a deadline this time and we will be filling the limited number of spots as we receive the applications. So it is a good possibility that all of the spaces will be filled by the time the application deadline rolls around in early January.

There will be a waiting list once the workshop fills up. I hope we do not have any dropouts and any openings would be filled from the waiting list.

And lastly: There are NO plans to hold a Sports Shooter Academy outside of southern California.

Mahalo!

Robert Hanashiro, Photographer

Los Angeles | CA | | Posted: 2:49 PM on 11.05.09

->> Jordon Murph has written a little FAQ to address the most commonly asked questions regarding the Sports Shooter Academy.

Also a quick note on applications, which have been available for a little over a week: There is an interesting trend developing for SSA VII with several applications from the U.K. and a couple from Mexico! This workshop could be an international event!

For the FAQ and other info about the Sports Shooter Academy (workshop details, application, videos, etc.):
http://sportsshooteracademy.com/

George Holland, Photographer

	Seattle \| WA \| USA \| Posted: 10:03 AM on 11.06.09
	->> Did Nikon let anyone use a D3s?

George Holland, Photographer

	Seattle \| WA \| USA \| Posted: 10:06 AM on 11.06.09
	->> Sorry, was checking your http://sportsshooteracademy.com/ World Series story and meant to post the above question in the WS thread.

Robert Hanashiro, Photographer

	Los Angeles \| CA \| \| Posted: 10:40 AM on 11.06.09
	->> I would venture to say that Nikon will have some at Sports Shooter Academy VII in April... The amount of equipment they brought in for the workshop this year was the most I have seen at any event...

William Guerro, Photographer

Galloway | NJ | USA | Posted: 12:19 PM on 11.06.09

->> George, I was at the last SSA in April 2009 and the amount of Nikon equipment that Ron (from Nikon) had there to be loaned out was unreal and their assistance was even better.

If you are thinking about attending this years SSA, DON'T think any longer GO you will have a great time and you won't regret going. The combination of the Great Staff Bert & Matt put together and the many locations for shooting along with the Nikon equipment make it a can't miss.

I wish I could attend this April's event but I have to sit this one out. My son is in his senior year of High School and the SSA is right in the middle of High School Baseball season. My son has had interest from numerous Pro Baseball Scouts so this is going to be a big year for him (hopefully) and I don't want to miss a game. Hopefully I will be attending the 2011 SSA.

George Holland, Photographer

Seattle | WA | USA | Posted: 12:44 PM on 11.06.09

->> Thanks William and Robert,

As much as I would love to attend SSA VII, my schedule doesn’t allow it. Again, I was following this thread;

http://www.sportsshooter.com/message_display.html?tid=34532

Clicked on the SSA VII thread to find the link to Robert’s World Series Story, and inadvertently posted my question in the SSA VII thread thinking I was still in the WS thread.

I was curious whether Nikon had made D3s’s available to some of the top Nikon Shooters like Robert for the World Series.

Great read on your WS story by the way Robert.

Will Schneekloth, Student/Intern, Photographer

	New Brunswick \| NJ \| USA \| Posted: 2:12 PM on 11.10.09
	->> Just got my acceptance e-mail for the Academy! I'm so pumped up and happy right now! This might be my best week ever!

Jeannette Merten, Photographer

	Oshkosh \| WI \| USA \| Posted: 5:11 PM on 11.10.09
	->> I'll be there with Will and all the others. Yippee! Looking forward to it all! It will be a great week of learning and FUN:)

David Welker, Photographer, Student/Intern

	Springfield \| MO \| USA \| Posted: 1:14 AM on 11.14.09
	->> Heres a decent question: How many people get accepted to each SSA event? 10? 20? 70?

Robert Hanashiro, Photographer

	Los Angeles \| CA \| \| Posted: 11:01 AM on 11.16.09
	->> http://sportsshooteracademy.com/2009/11/05/ssa-frequently-asked-questions/

David Welker, Photographer, Student/Intern

Springfield | MO | USA | Posted: 12:08 PM on 11.16.09

->> Robert,

I take it that the answer to my question in the link you provided is "limited"? I had checked in the FAQ and didn't see an answer.

I also read that the applicants that are accepted will be notified right away, but what about those that are not accepted? Will they be notified that they were not accepted but not all of the spots are full yet?

I am sorry for all the questions, I am just getting really excited about this and trying to figure everything out.

Thanks for all your help Robert!

Patrick Fallon, Student/Intern, Photographer

	Columbia \| MO \| USA \| Posted: 12:17 PM on 11.16.09
	->> David, I recall, Robert tries to accept as many people as space, money, and time will allow - but also keeping the total number of people to a size where everyone can get the individual attention and opportunity to shoot sports that they want to! So apply, pray, then go out and keep shooting on your own :)

David Welker, Photographer, Student/Intern

	Springfield \| MO \| USA \| Posted: 12:21 PM on 11.16.09
	->> Patrick, Thanks for the info, I appreciate it. I understand on the space/ attention issue. Thanks for answering my question.

David Welker, Photographer, Student/Intern

	Springfield \| MO \| USA \| Posted: 11:13 AM on 11.18.09
	->> well I will be there!

Joel Hawksley, Student/Intern, Photographer

	Kent \| OH \| USA \| Posted: 11:27 AM on 11.22.09
	->> I'm in!

David Welker, Photographer, Student/Intern

	Springfield \| MO \| USA \| Posted: 2:06 PM on 11.22.09
	->> congrats Joel. Ill look forward to meeting everyone there.

Jay Sinclair, Photographer

	Vancouver \| BC \| Canada \| Posted: 6:15 PM on 11.25.09
	->> Congrats to all the accepted shooters, it's an awesome experience. I wish I was able to make it down this time... When there, make sure you take the "Big Lighting" class with this guy http://www.sportsshooter.com/funpix_view.html?id=9018 Haha! I had to throw that one of Matt in. Matt is awesome. good luck and see better!

Phil Carter, Photographer, Assistant

	Santa Cruz \| CA \| USA \| Posted: 8:22 PM on 12.03.09
	->> I'm in, look forward to seeing everyone there!

David Welker, Photographer, Student/Intern

	Springfield \| MO \| USA \| Posted: 10:21 AM on 12.04.09
	->> Congratulations Phil. I look forward to meeting you.

Robert Hanashiro, Photographer

Los Angeles | CA | | Posted: 4:17 PM on 12.05.09

->> CONGRATS to those of you that have been confirmed for Sports Shooter Academy VII!

There are just a few more open spots in THE coolest sports photography event of the year.

If you want to attend, as I have mentioned previously, it's best to apply sooner rather than later.

Once we fill all of the available space in SSA VII, I will start a waiting list. So submit your application!

Keep looking at this site and the new site devoted to the workshop: http://sportsshooteracademy.com/

Kyle Ferguson, Student/Intern

Annapolis | MD | USA | Posted: 12:34 PM on 12.06.09

->> If we get accepted. What would be the possibility of getting a letter sent to the school. I go to the Naval Academy and being a military academy they do not let us miss classes. However should I be invited to such an event there is the possibility of making exceptions. I have been withholding an application because I would not want to get accepted only to have to turn it down due to the military not allowing it.

Sean Gates, Student/Intern, Photographer

	Hempstead & Cooperstown \| NY \| US \| Posted: 4:49 PM on 12.08.09
	->> Received my acceptance email today! I am looking forward to helping represent the East Coast contingent. Can't wait to meet everyone and get some shooting done in Southern California.

Rafael Agustin Delgado, Student/Intern, Photographer

	Orange currently \| Ca \| USA \| Posted: 5:27 PM on 12.08.09
	->> Kyle, Just apply, its a lot easier to ask for an exemption with a letter of acceptance, than with wishful thinking. APPLYING is the only way to know. I was fortunate to enjoy the workshop twice with SSA IV, and SSA VI. I hope others develop and cherish the events as much as me. If I forgot to mention it, APPLY ! APPLY ! APPLY !

Jack Megaw, Student/Intern, Photographer

	Pittsburgh \| PA \| America \| Posted: 2:16 AM on 12.09.09
	->> Just got the email notifying that me that I've been accepted!! (great news on your iPhone when you're in hospital getting a concussion checked out - I'm home and fine now) I CAN'T WAIT!!! Roll on April 7, 2010!!!

Dayne Teves, Photographer

	Waikele \| HI \| USA \| Posted: 3:12 AM on 12.09.09
	->> Any outlook on how many more spots are left for SSA VII? Praying for an SSA VII Christmas gift...

David Welker, Photographer, Student/Intern

	Springfield \| MO \| USA \| Posted: 9:43 AM on 12.09.09
	->> Congrats Jack! Can't wait to see you there! Dayne- I had to learn this the hard way but just wait and see if you get accepted. Bert has said that there are limited spots but I wouldn't let all hope go until he says that all the spots have been filled. Trust me, patience can be a virtue, especially in this situation.

Robert Hanashiro, Photographer

Los Angeles | CA | | Posted: 2:23 AM on 12.10.09

->> RE:
"Kyle Ferguson, Student/Intern
Annapolis | MD | USA | Posted: 12:34 PM on 12.06.09
->> If we get accepted. What would be the possibility of getting a letter sent to the school. I go to the Naval Academy and being a military academy they do not let us miss classes. However should I be invited to such an event there is the possibility of making exceptions. I have been withholding an application because I would not want to get accepted only to have to turn it down due to the military not allowing it."

- You should have contacted the workshop directly, either by email or through the SportsShooterAcademy.com site, with your question rather than post it on a message board looking for an answer.

- Officially I can only say that you can't get into this workshop unless you submit an application and ... you had better hurry. There are not many spots left to fill.

Patrick Fallon, Student/Intern, Photographer

Columbia | MO | USA | Posted: 4:58 AM on 12.10.09

->> The Sports Shooter Academy is a great opportunity for students and professionals looking to move their work to the next level. You'll make some new friends, see some old ones, and have experiences you won't forget.

I am particularly grateful for the SSA experience as one of the images I made at SSA VI was part of my sports portfolio that won bronze in CPOY this year, and I learned a lot more that I have yet to express in my images. I was not alone, Diego James Robles and others also have received awards since SSA for the work they made while at the workshop. The faculty is out to donate their time and hearts, while Nikon contributes a lot financially to allow students to go tuition free and keep things affordable for everyone else.

So apply now, you will find it time well spent. I did not apply this year, but I will certainly do so again in the future.

Thanks Robert!

Patrick
http://www.patrickfallonphoto.com

Tom Ewart, Photographer

	Bentonville \| AR \| USA \| Posted: 9:04 AM on 12.10.09
	->> According to the FAQ, #2 on the web site, is it true the workshop is open to only 18 year olds? or should that read "at least 18-years-old" or something?

Patrick Fallon, Student/Intern, Photographer

	Columbia \| MO \| USA \| Posted: 2:54 PM on 12.10.09
	->> Tom, Its 18+ Best to just email admin@sportsshooteracademy.com for questions like Kyle's and your's :)

Robert Hanashiro, Photographer

	Los Angeles \| CA \| \| Posted: 2:30 PM on 12.15.09
	->> The Sports Shooter Academy site has been updated with some COOL news: http://sportsshooteracademy.com/

Patrick Fallon, Student/Intern, Photographer

	Columbia \| MO \| USA \| Posted: 4:32 PM on 12.15.09
	->> Great to hear Ron is coming back! In case anyone else is interested, I just added a post on my blog with pics and thoughts from SSA VI. [Its time for the year in review!] http://patrickfallonphoto.blogspot.com/

David Welker, Photographer, Student/Intern

	Springfield \| MO \| USA \| Posted: 7:39 PM on 12.15.09
	->> Thanks for the read Patrick. Its very encouraging seeing and hearing from other students who have been. PS- I will be driving through Columbia over Christmas break so if you wanted to meet up and maybe grab a bite to eat feel free to get ahold of me.

Dianna Russell, Photographer

	Springfield \| MO \| USA \| Posted: 9:09 PM on 12.15.09
	->> Thanks Bert. It's been a long time since I've seen you. Yay, Rod! We're psyched to have you rockin' SSA VII too. And Jeannette, my new fb friend, we'll definitely be chatting.

Jesse Hutcheson, Student/Intern, Photographer

	Newport News \| va \| United States \| Posted: 5:16 PM on 12.16.09
	->> I just applied... My intern, Ryan Kelly, will be applying tonight...

Ryan Kelly, Student/Intern

	Newport News \| VA \| USA \| Posted: 7:21 PM on 12.16.09
	->> Applied! Fingers crossed, hoping for the best. I wish I had joined here/learned about this academy earlier, but I'm still hopeful. :)

Rod Mar, Photographer

	Seattle \| WA \| USA \| Posted: 2:09 PM on 12.17.09
	->> Thanks to Bert, Nikon, Think Tank Photo and Samy's Camera for their efforts in putting on this terrific hands-on workshop. I'm very excited to return to Southern California to work with Bert and the rest of the top-notch faculty, and I am looking forward to working with the workshop participants! See you all in April.

Robert Hanashiro, Photographer

Los Angeles | CA | | Posted: 1:13 AM on 12.18.09

->> It is great to be able to have Rod Mar back at The Academy in 2010!

Applications literally have come in from all over the world. We have 5 applicants from the U.K., one from Mexico, another from Canada and one from Australia.

Wow!

One puzzling thing: With so many colleges, universities and JC's in So Cal (all with great student newspapers) ... we have the fewest number of applications from locals ever.

As Ronal Taniwaki says: "Oh well."

Nate Ryan, Student/Intern, Photographer

	Northfield \| MN \| \| Posted: 6:09 PM on 12.18.09
	->> I just received the exciting news of my acceptance. I can't wait for the experience! There is such a great line up of teachers this year. Thinking about April in So. Cal seems so distant compared to the snowy 20 degrees of Minnesota right now. I guess this means I have to start to figure out all of the logistics.

David Welker, Photographer, Student/Intern

	Springfield \| MO \| USA \| Posted: 6:26 PM on 12.18.09
	->> congrats Nate! Look forward to meeting you.

Ryan Kelly, Student/Intern

	Newport News \| VA \| USA \| Posted: 2:31 AM on 12.23.09
	->> Hurray!! Count me amongst the ranks of accepted members. :) I'm so humbled, nervous and excited about attending the academy, I really don't know what more to say at the moment. I'm looking forward to meeting all of you and the great experiences ahead!

Robert Hanashiro, Photographer

Los Angeles | CA | | Posted: 12:22 PM on 12.23.09

->> I can just feel the enthusiasm in these messages from students that have been confirmed for Sports Shooter Academy VII!!!

The last spots will be will be filled over the next several days.

For those that have already submitted application forms: Thanks for your patience.

And for those that would like to attend: Better get your application sent in soonest!

Details and application form is here:
http://sportsshooteracademy.com/

David Welker, Photographer, Student/Intern

	Springfield \| MO \| USA \| Posted: 12:38 PM on 12.23.09
	->> congrats Ryan. Cant wait to see you there!

Jesse Hutcheson, Student/Intern, Photographer

	Newport News \| va \| United States \| Posted: 4:27 PM on 12.23.09
	->> In!

David Welker, Photographer, Student/Intern

	Springfield \| MO \| USA \| Posted: 4:53 PM on 12.23.09
	->> cool! congrats Jesse! See you in LA!

Robert Hanashiro, Photographer

	Los Angeles \| CA \| \| Posted: 7:53 PM on 12.23.09
	->> More COOL announcements to be made soon... Keep an eye on the workshop's website: http://sportsshooteracademy.com/

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