Jump Ropes and Plank Wars!

It was great to get back together for kids class! We picked up right where we left off and had fun learning how to jump rope. Double unders here you come!

Shout Outs:
1. Karsen- great job on your burpees in class!
2.Rebecca and Beth way to complete your 100 burpees for time!

WELCOME Salem! You did a fantastic job on your first day of CrossFit! We look forward to seeing you next week.


A few reminders for the upcoming weeks:

1. Bring homework or a book with you for homework club.

2. Parents, please walk your child into class and pick them up the same way. We want to be sure your kids are safe and going home with the correct people.

3. We will be providing chairs upstairs for the parents who decide to stay and watch class. This will be more comfortable for you, allow us to utilize the gym floor, and remove the temptation to coach/encourage your child, causing them to be distracted and turn their attention to you during class. We are able to do our jobs as coaches effectively when we have the kids' undivided attention. As you notice your child doing something amazing- take a mental note and praise them after class. Thanks for your cooperation with this.

4. April schedule will begin next week. We will now have classes on Thursday from 5:15-6:00 PM and Saturdays from 11:30-12:15 AM. I am so excited to see the progress all the kids will make with the new schedule! Be sure to sign up ASAP as we will have a limited number of memberships available.

3/29/12

Skill: Squats and Jump Rope

WOD: 5 Min AMPAP
            10 Burpees
            15 Squats
            20 Jump Rope

Game: Plank Wars

This Shirt Makes Me Smile!

Injury Prevention in Kids

Parents, check out this article from The Journal regarding over training and injury prevention. It gives a great overview of the benefits of a quality CrossFit Kids program.

Looking forwarding to seeing all you kiddos on Thursday! If you want, remember to do your 100 burpees for time. I bet you will show up most of the adults in the gym. :)

-Coach Jemi

Reminder: No Kids Class 3/22

No kids class this Thursday! 

I will be looking forward to seeing everyone next Thursday the 29th at 5:15.

Feeling sad that you won't be CrossFitting for another week? Try 100 burpees for time! Have your mom or dad time your efforts. Remember to get your chest all the way to the ground and jump and clap at the top! Kids that report back to me their times will earn an extra special treat!!

See you next week!

-Coach Jemi

Plank Holding Leprechauns

What another fun night in kids class! We played dot drills, ladder hops, practice squats and learned plank holds and push ups. Thanks kids for coming in your rainbow colors and being such great sports during Leprechaun Baseball!


Shout Outs:
1. Avery and Miles: Awesome face paint - thanks for bringing the CrossFit spirit!
2. Rebecca: Great job and listening to coach and following directions!


SKILL WORK: Squats, push ups, plank holds


WOD: 5 Min AMRAP
            5 Push Ups
            10 Burpees
            15 Squats


GAME: Leprechaun Baseball


For Parents:
1. No class next week.
2. Being at the box during class to support your child is always encouraged. Please remember to refrain from coaching your kiddo during the 45 min. of class. They are all doing great and showing so much improvement already! CrossFit beasts in the making.  :)

  

  

CrossFitting Leprechauns

This Thursday we will be celebrating St. Patty's Day with our CrossFit kids class. Kids- come to class wearing any, or all, of the colors of the rainbow. We will have a great time being CrossFitting leprechauns!


Also remember to bring your homework and some water to class.

See you this Thursday~


Coach Jemi

Superheros, Butterflies and Burpees!!

Day 1 of CrossFit Kids was a huge success. Everyone did such a great job! I loved seeing the kids cheer each other on, and they all followed directions well. I cannot wait till the next class.

Two shout outs this week:
 1. Bowden- thanks for being such a great listener and helper!
 2. Beth- you followed directions beautifuly and had some rockin' squats!

SKILL WORK: Squats and Burpees

WOD: 6 Min. AMRAP
          5 Burpees
          10 Squats
          15 Tire Jumps

GAME: Muscial Med Ball

*Remember to send your child to class with water and something for homework club!



CD Kids Opening Day: 3/8/12 5:15-6:00

Can you believe it is already here? You can finally answer

YES when your child asks, "Can I come and do CrossFit!?!?!"

The following is a list of things you will need to know for Day 1.

-Parent release and waiver must be signed prior to students participating in class.

-CD Kids should wear comfortable clothes and athletic shoes. We will be running, jumping, tumbling and their clothes should allow them to participate in all activities.

-CD Kids should bring water with them to class.

-The class activities will last for approximately 30 min - the last 10-15 min will be Homework Club. Recent scientific studies of the brain tell us when kids exercise, their brains create new neuropathways that are more receptive to information. The BEST time for your student to study is immediately following their workout. SO. . .send them to class with their toughest subjects’: homework, flashcards, reading book, memory work, etc., and we will work on it at the end of the class. Bonus: Their coach is a certified teacher- so they will receive quality help.

-Parents are welcome to stay and watch. Please refrain from coaching your child or chatting with the other parents during class. We love the parent’s support and your children will feel like superheroes, literally.

-If you are dropping off your child you will need to walk them into class. We don’t want any kiddos running in the parking lot. The same will apply at the end of class.

Parents: for safety reasons, kids will be allowed to play with or on the equipment when directed to do so by Jake or myself. There are lots of heavy and potentially dangerous things in the gym. When they come to the gym have them check with one of us before showing you their new found skills. :) The safety of your child is our #1 concern.

Any further questions, please feel free to contact me.

Jemi Ford

Jemi_ford@hotmail.com

206-778-9005