Class description (we also offers flexibility clinics for different sports, please contact the club directly for more information)
In this class, we focus on injury prevention and conditioning exercises for 
core, hips and ankles/feet. Learning to stretch is a useful skill for all athletes no matter what their level of training and competition. For some athletes, like figure skaters or hockey goaltenders, flexibility is an essential part of their skill development.
Each class will start with a dynamic warm-up designed to improve fitness and body awareness (proprioception). Athletes will then work on pre-hab (injury-prevention) strength exercises for the areas they use most. Classes will end with 15-20 minutes of stretching, we will focus on breathing, alignment and sport-appropriate stretches. Figure skaters may spend more time stretching, hockey players may focus on additional shoulder strength exercises.
All of our classes follow the guidelines set by the Long-Term Athlete Development program developed by the Canadian Sport Centres. Athletes who progress through LTAD experience training and competition in programs that consider their developmental age. In this class, we will focus primarily on Learning to Train: overall sport skills development and development of endurance, flexibility and strength.
WINTER SESSION (Jan 11 to Feb 29, 2012)
Locations: Devon Alliance Church (directions to gym)
| Day | Time | Cost* (8 classes or 1 session) | Spots open |
|---|---|---|---|
Wednesdays |
5:00-5:45pm |
$75.00 |
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*Please note there is an annual registration fee of $15.00 per participant.
DATES TO REMEMBER:
First class: Jan 11, 2012
Last class: Feb 29, 2012
Because we’re trying to encourage family members of all ages to come out and join us, we will also be offering discounts to families who sign up multiple participants (from tots to grandmas and grandpas): a 10% discount will apply to the 2nd, 3rd, 4th…member of your family who registers in our recreational programs!
Scholarships are available to eligible families through the Canadian Tire Jumpstart program. Please click here for more information.
General class information
Participants should wear comfortable, form-fitting clothing (tight t-shirt and shorts or yoga pants). Baggy pants are not acceptable, the coach needs to see the athlete's body alignment in order to ensure safe stretching practises.
Bare feet or gymnastics shoes only—no socks or tights.
Hair should be tied back and kept off the face.
Classes start promptly at 5:00pm – please make sure you arrive slightly early so that you can fully participate in warm-up (good exercising habits start early!). Athletes who are more than 10 minutes late may not be able to fully participate in class.
Participants may bring a yoga mat for more comfortable stretching. More advanced athletes may need to bring ankle weights.