Friday, May 28, 2027
5:00 PM – Check-In & Dunk Certification:
Participants will check in before completing the required APBA Dunk Certification.
Click on Link to see video of Dunk Certifciation In Action
Location (For Dunk Certification):
Wittenberg Natatorium
250 Bill Edwards Dr.
Springfield, OH 45501
Google Map
Please Bring:
- Swim trunks or comfortable clothing suitable for getting wet
- Towel
- Change of clothes
Saturday, May 29, 2027
9:00 AM – Classroom Instruction & On-Water Training
The day begins with approximately four hours of classroom instruction covering APBA rules, safety requirements, race procedures, and driver fundamentals.
Following the classroom session, participants will begin their scheduled on-water driving instruction.
Each participant will receive an individual on-water driving schedule approximately one month before the school. Driving times are approximate and may be adjusted due to weather, water conditions, equipment availability, or other operational considerations throughout the weekend.
Lunch will be provided for all participants on Saturday.
Sunday, May 30, 2027
9:00 AM – On-Water Training & Driver Evaluations
Participants will continue their on-water instruction, receive personalized coaching from experienced APBA instructors, and complete driver evaluations as they work toward becoming licensed APBA Inboard competitors.
Lunch will be provided for all participants on Sunday.
At the conclusion of the school, participants will gather for an Awards Presentation, recognizing their successful completion of the APBA Inboard Driving School and celebrating the accomplishments of the weekend.
Location (For Driving School Boat & Class):
Champions Park Lake (West of the Clark County Fairgrounds)
3934 Laybourne Rd. (Best GPS Address - Entrance is across from Sunbelt Location)
Springfield, OH 45505
Champions Park Lake, Home of the APBA, provides an excellent venue next to the Historic Clark County Fairgrounds for classroom instruction, safety training, and practical on-water driving experience in a controlled racing environment.
What to Bring
For the Friday Dunk Certification, participants should bring:
- Swim trunks or comfortable clothing suitable for getting wet
- Towel
- Change of clothes
APBA will provide all required safety equipment throughout the school, including:
- Racing helmet
- Racing suit
- Life jacket
- Required safety equipment
Prior to the event, participants will be asked to provide their clothing and equipment sizes so that properly fitted safety gear can be prepared.
Hotel Accommodations
A block of rooms has been reserved for participants and guests at the:
Courtyard by Marriott Springfield Downtown
Address: 100 S Fountain Ave, Springfield, OH 45502
Phone: (937) 322-3600
https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/daycs-courtyard-springfield-downtown/overview/
When making your reservation, please mention the "APBA" room block to receive the group rate, subject to availability.
Participants are encouraged to reserve their accommodations early, as the room block is available on a first-come, first-served basis and may fill before the reservation deadline.
Transportation Accommodations
Notify us of your flight arrangements into Dayton or Columbus OH airports and we'll work with our volunteer group to help you get to Springfield, OH with pickups. Once onsite or at Courtyard Marriott we will have shuttles arranged from the hotel to dunk certification procedure and racetrack for your convenience.
Contact Information
If you have questions regarding registration, eligibility, accommodations, or the event schedule, please contact the APBA National Office.
Email: apbahq@apba.org
Phone: Please contact the APBA Main Office during normal business hours. (586) 773-9700
