SABER STRENGTH & CONDITIONING LETTER PROGRAM

Athletes will be required to have minimum strength, endurance, perfect technique, and a full understanding of all safety requirements before being allowed to work independently in small groups.

Who: Any athlete going into grades 9-12 that wants to improve their overall athletic strength & fitness and wants

to learn safe lifetime fitness activities through supervised strength coaching; plus have an opportunity to earn a Varsity Letter.

When: June 9th – August 8th (9 Weeks) MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY (4 DAYS/WEEK)

Session # - L1= BFS Program-All 9-12 Athletes (6:30AM-8:00AM)

Session # - LF2= BFS Program-Only 9-12 Female Athletes (7:30AM-9:00AM)

Session # - L3= BFS Program-All 9-12 Athletes (8:30AM-10:00AM)

Session # - L4= BFS Program-All 9-12 Athletes (9:30AM-11:00AM)

Session # - L5= BFS Program-All 9-12 Athletes (10:30AM-12:00PM)

Ø  All Sessions are Lettering Sessions (for athletes going into grades 9-12)!

Ø  In order to be eligible to earn a Varsity Strength Training Letter, athletes must meet the following expectations:

1.  Attend a minimum of 30 of the 36 scheduled summer workouts to the satisfaction of the strength coach!

2.  Demonstrate mastery of the Absolute Six technique and safety standards!

3.  Demonstrate mastery of the technique for the Core Lifts (Back Squat-Power Clean-Snatch-Bench Press)!

4.  Maintain and show mastery of the BFS Individual Set-Rep Record Card!

5.  Successfully participate in a Shakopee HS Athletic Program during the 2014-2015 School Year (finish season in good standing)!

Ø  Athletes that struggle with mastery of Absolute Six and Core Lift technique will be kept in smaller groups with additional coaching!

Ø  Athletes that have not demonstrated mastery of the Absolute Six and/or the Core Lift technique may continue to practice and demonstrate mastery later in the school year during designated times and become eligible for a Varsity Strength Training Letter.

Ø  Athletes will be allowed to make-up two missed days during specific training sessions. Make-ups will not be allowed after August 8th.

Where: Shakopee High School Fitness Center. Athletes should be dropped off and picked up at the west entrance.

Cost: $100 (Checks should be made payable to “Shakopee High School” and must be received by May 31st) –

contact the Activities Office if alternate payment options are needed!

Ø  SABER STRENGTH supervised strength & conditioning program with LETTER opportunity

Ø  Saber Strength Summer Strength T-shirt

Objectives:

Ø  Teach, practice, and develop proper strength training technique in a safe and controlled manner.

Ø  Improve overall individual athleticism, develop team unity & strength, and to Win Championships!

Ø  Learn proper lifting technique to enjoy the lifetime fitness rewards of strength training.

Notes:

Ø  Student/athletes should wear proper workout attire (shorts/t-shirt/athletic shoes).

Ø  Student/athletes must follow all directions and be willing to work.

Ø  Student/athletes will record daily lifting information in their http://teambuildr.net/ account

Ø  All questions should be directed to the Shakopee Activities Office (952-496-5171).

Ø  Online registration and credit card options are available through the school website at www.shakopee.k12.mn.us/activities under the “Registration” tab, but an additional processing fee will be added to the cost

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Saber Strength Summer Strength & Conditioning Lettering Program Registration (Registration must be received by May 31st)

Name ______(Female or Male) Grade (fall of 2014): 9 - 10 - 11 - 12

Home Phone ______T-Shirt Size: S – M – L – XL – XXL – 3X

Email Address ______Session (circle choice): L1 - LF2 - L3 - L4 - L5

Emergency Contact______

Emergency Contact Number ______

Important Medical Information ______

I give consent for participation and assume all the risks associated with participation by the above named student while engaged in approved

athletic/fine arts activities as a representative of his/her school district.

I give permission for my son/daughter to be sent to our family doctor, or another doctor of his/her choice, for examination or treatment deemed

necessary by a coach, resulting from his/her participation in school activities.

Signature of Parent/Guardian ______Date ______

Return Registration to the Shakopee High School Activities Office