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REMINDER - MANDATORY PRACTICE SATURDAY

Posted by Arizona Cheetahs at Jan 18, 2018 4:00PM PST ( 0 Comments )
Practice will be held at Corona High School, 1001 East Knox Road, Tempe on Saturday at 7:45 am we will be done by 9am.

We want to have some track time before our first meet. 
I have noticed several athletes missing a lot of practice.... especially on days designated as hard workout days. Remember we cannot get better if we are missing practice.

Please be there!!

Hard work beats talent every time when talent fail to work hard.

Also, if you have used spikes to donate please bring to practice on Saturday... The team will also have used spikes. We are not sure what sizes are available and it is first come first serve.

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Your 2018 Track Fees Are Past Due

Posted by Arizona Cheetahs at Jan 18, 2018 4:00PM PST ( 0 Comments )
Past Due Fees

If you have already made payments or talked to us about your payment please disregard....

Your payment is now past due.  Every athlete should have at least $150 on the books.  Please contact us ASAP if you have not done so already.

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MANDATORY PRACTICE SATURDAY

Posted by Arizona Cheetahs at Jan 16, 2018 4:00PM PST ( 0 Comments )
Practice will be held at Corona High School, 1001 East Knox Road, Tempe on Saturday at 7:45 am we will be done by 9am.

Please be there!!
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26th Annual Indoor Classic - Flagstaff

Posted by Arizona Cheetahs at Jan 12, 2018 4:00PM PST ( 0 Comments )

If you need a room I need to know by Monday, January 22, 2018.....

 

 

26th Annual Indoor Classic Details:  
  • Sunday, February 18, 2018 at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff.  Track meet starts are 8:00am.
  • All athletes need to be at the track by 7:00am wearing Black and Red (No athlete should have on any other colors, including undergarments).
  • This is a great indoor meet and has participants from other states.  Everyone should try to attend.  Please note that there is no school on Monday, February 19th - Presidents Day. 
  • All athletes are eligible to participate in this meet. Majority of the team will go up on Saturday and stay overnight and some even stay until Monday as the meet ends late on Sunday.
  • Please email us at azcheetahs@yahoo.com if you need a room with Your Name, Arrival Date, Departure date, Phone Number, Child's Name.
We will be staying at the Embassy Suites, 706 S Milton Road, Flagstaff,  AZ 86001. The room rate is $129.00 a night plus tax, includes a free cooked to order breakfast and complimentary drinks.  
 
High Schoolers can and will participate in the meet. Please let me know as soon as possible if your high schooler will be competing in Flagstaff.
 
DO NOT CALL THE HOTEL TO RESERVE - Please send me an email.  You will be notified after the rooming list is complete when you can call.  Guys we obtained a discount and are under contract to use a certain number of rooms.  If you sign up for a room, please do not call and cancel or even worst just not show up because the team will be liable.  I need to know of all changes and/or decisions regarding rooms whether the room is confirmed on your credit card or not.

Please email us at azcheetahs@yahoo.com if you will need a room for this meet.  I need to know the following:

 

Your Name, Arrival Date, Departure date, Phone Number, Child's Name

 

If you are attending, but do not need a hotel room, please let me know via email.

 

If you are sharing a room I need to know. 

If you would like to share a room please let me know that as well as there may be someone else that wants to share as well.
  

 
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What To Do At Home

Posted by Arizona Cheetahs at Jan 11, 2018 4:00PM PST ( 0 Comments )
 
 
THIS IS FOR EVERYONE - ALL AGE GROUPS

While watching TV or just sitting around at home, there are exercises you can do to get better and faster.

Please remember to start low and increase time and reps as strength increases. 
  
Push-ups increase upper-body strength - particularly in the chests, the front of our shoulders and the back of the arms. Push-ups can also help with toning the abdomen and hip flexors if done properly.  Some of the form problems are due to strength and push ups help.  Arms and chest should be lowered to the floor for a challenge, hold before coming back up. 
 
Crunches increase abdominal strength - the abs play an important role in overall muscularity and strength. The abs help pull the trunk of the body toward the lower body and is involved in every exercise we do.  It is the center of our strength. Hands behind head, legs bent then rise up toward knees but do not come all the way up.  Again for challenge, hold in upward motion before lowering back down. 

One of the greatest benefits of stretching is that it increases the length of both your muscles and tendons. This leads to an increased range of movement, which means your limbs and joints can move further before an injury occurs, and stretching helps you move with ease, power and grace. Stretching can help to prevent an injury by promoting recovery, decreasing soreness and ensuring that your muscles and tendons are in good working order. The more conditioned your muscles and tendons are, the better they can handle the rigors of sports and exercise, and the less likely that they'll become injured. There are multiple stretches done at practice and those can be done at home.

Wall sits are used to strengthen and build endurance in the lower body and the trunk of the body (the core). Wall sits strengthen hamstrings, quadriceps, gluteal muscles, and abdominal muscles. Improved strength means improved form and better performance.  Back against the wall then slide down into a sitting position as if in a chair and hold for a count of 10 or more rest and repeat.  Remember to increase time and reps as you get stronger. 
 
Planks involve contracting your muscles against stationary resistance and can help you get past strength-training plateaus and improve energy transference between your upper body and lower body. Plank exercises strengthen core muscles, which include the spine, hip, and abdominal muscles. Your core is your body's foundation. With a strong foundation the arms and legs can function from a stable base and can provide more powercausing you to run faster. A strong core will help your posture, agility and balance. Lie face down, lift your body up by putting your forearms on the ground, elbows directly under the shoulders. Then lift your lower body up so you are on your tiptoes as if you were going to do a pushup. Make sure your feet are shoulder width apart. Keep your body in a straight line from your shoulders to your knees to your ankles, and be careful not to let your knees or butt sink. Start with holding for 15 seconds and repeat 4-6 times. Challenge yourself by holdingyourself all the way up in a pushup position, with your arms extended and your hands directly under your shoulders. Keep your body in a straight line and hold.

Drink lots of Water EVERY day and Eat Right. Please try to cut back on sodas and candy.
Thanks and Have a Blessed Day
Arizona Cheetahs Track Club
 

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