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Gator Powerlifting This program is designed for athletes to learn the skills and techniques required to lift competitively. During the first week of program, athletes will go through a Skills Assessment Test to determine participation in the program for the remainder of the season, as well as to gain eligibility for Special Olympics Illinois competitions. Athletes are expected to compete in Special Olympic events and must register for competitions by completing registration forms which will be distributed at program. Athletes must have a current Special Olympics Medical Application for Participation on file. No program April 6 and May 25. Save the dates! The Special Olympics District Tournament is Sunday, April 5 and, for those who qualify, the Special Olympics Illinois State Summer Games are Friday, June 12 - Sunday, June 14. Goals: Increase knowledge of powerlifting techniques. Improve strength and maintain a lifting log. Contact: Katie James Program Code/Fee: 206001-01 / $209 Age: 21 and up Transporatation Code/Fee: 206001-51 / $158 Location: Blair Park, Lake Bluff Pick Up Time: 6:30 - 8:00 pm Times/Locations: 5:00 pm NSSRA Date: Mondays, February 10 - June 1 5:30 pm WCRC Min/Max: 4 / 6 6:00 pm Moraine Drop Off 9:00 pm 8:40 pm 8:20 pm Gator Track & Field Gator Track & Field trains athletes for competitive meets. Athletes will learn the proper skills needed to compete in various running and field events. During the first week of program, athletes will go through a Skills Assessment Test to determine participation in the program for the remainder of the season, as well as to gain eligibility for Special Olympics Illinois competitions. Athletes are expected to compete in Special Recreation Association (SRA) and Special Olympic events and must register for competitions by completing the necessary registration forms distributed at program. Athletes must have a current Special Olympics Medical Application for Participation on file. Save the dates! The NISRA Spring Track Meet will be held on Sunday, April 19, the Special Olympics Spring Games are Saturday, April 25 - Sunday, April 26 and, for those who qualify, the Special Olympics Illinois State Summer Games are Friday, June 12 - Sunday, June 14. Goals: Increase physical conditioning. Enhance strength and endurance through running and field sports. Develop a sense of teamwork. Contact: Katie James Min/Max: 8 / 15 Age: 8 and up Program Code/Fee: 206002-01 / $80 Location: New Trier High School, Winnetka Transporatation Code/Fee: 206002-51 / $113 Please note: The first three weeks of program will be held at Northfield Community Center. Pick Up Time: 6:00 - 7:15 pm Times/Locations: 5:00 pm NSSRA Date: Tuesdays, February 25 - April 21 5:30 pm Moraine NSSRA | (847) 509-9400 • [email protected] • register.nssra.org • www.nssra.org Drop Off 7:55 pm 7:35 pm GATOR ATHLETICS 45