HTFG - AAHPERD Workshop 2012

Transcript HTFG - AAHPERD Workshop 2012

HERSHEY’S Track & Field Games Workshop

Presenters: Tim Baude – Bangor Parks and Recreation (Bangor, ME) Andrew Mead – NASPE (Reston, VA) Kathy Mazzuchelli – Caribou Parks and Recreation (Caribou, ME) Annmarie Sargent – Leominster Recreation Department (Leominster, MA) Judy Umberger – The Hershey Company (Hershey, PA) Dave Williams – Region 7 Regional Coordinator (Ilion, NY)

Objectives

Understand how Hershey’s Track & Field Games (HTFG) helps improve physical activity before, during and after school to support a comprehensive school physical activity program.

2. Acquire lesson plans and extension activities for classrooms, recess and afterschool programs to teach fundamental running, jumping and throwing skills.

3. Learn how to register and organize a local HTFG event.

Let’s Move in School

AAHPERD Initiative Launched in 2010 to support Let’s Move

Goal

: Ensure that every school implements a Comprehensive School Physical Activity Program.

Buy In

: Roughly 7,000 schools nationwide have joined the MOVEment . 4

LMIS Promotion

AAHPERD Provides Registrants: • Free Web Resources • Monthly Online Toolkits • Workshops • Webinars • Newsletters 5

CSPAP Survey

What’s This Tell Us?

• Potential Lack of Awareness • Potential Lack of Knowledge • Baseline to Measure Future Progress • Vast Opportunity for Improvement 7

You probably know that The Hershey Company has been making your favorite chocolate for more than 100 years, but did you know that for nearly a third of that time, Hershey has also been sponsoring the HERSHEY’S Track & Field Games?

Our Heritage - Milton S. Hershey

• Raised in rural central Pennsylvania • Lacked a formal education • Went bankrupt three times by the time he was 30 • Went on to become one of America's wealthiest individuals • A visionary builder of the town which bears his name • A philanthropist whose open hearted generosity continues to touch the lives of thousands

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A Legacy of Corporate Social Responsibility

Milton S. Hershey is known for one of the biggest philanthropic gestures of the century, creating a residential school for children in need. Hershey left his fortune to the School, which has been in existence for more than 100 years. Controlling interest of The Hershey Company is held by the Hershey Trust which funds the School.

Today, the Milton Hershey School, serves 1,800 children from across the country, providing a home, food, clothing, medical care, and a quality education at no cost.

The Commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility Lives On… HERSHEY’S Track & Field Games

is the longest-running youth activity program of its kind in North America, building skills for kids ages 9-14 to enjoy a lifetime of activity. The program celebrates a

35 year legacy

of The Hershey Company’s commitment to

well-being

volunteerism

and

stewardship.

HERSHEY’S Track & Field Games is about helping get kids on the right track, teaching lifelong lessons and having fun with every run, jump and throw along the way.

• Customizable promotion materials • Lesson Plans for teaching running, jumping, and throwing skills • Guidelines and free equipment for hosting an event 13

…organized by local schools, parks and service organizations… Strategic Partners:

…that Advances Shared Community Values.

– Youth physical activity and social development Builds fundamental run, jump and throw skills and introduces new sports and recreation activities – Fosters achievement through goal setting and team work 2.

– Community volunteerism Engages more than 20,000 local volunteers annually at more than 1,000 events 3.

– Environmental Stewardship Features Nike Reuse A Shoe cause that recycles shoes into community sports and play surfaces 15

HERSHEY’S Track & Field Games helps schools implement a Comprehensive School Physical Activity Program

Physical Education

Physical education class is the foundation where run, jump and throw skills are taught as part of a curriculum • Incorporate HTFG skills as part of a track and field unit in physical education class. • Ready-to-use lesson plans are available at: http://www.aahperd.org/naspe/grants/instructionalProgram s/upload/Hershey-s-lesson-plans.pdf

Everybody up!

Instant Activity Traffic Lights Warm Up (5 min)

Introduce cues to the standing start 20

Lesson Objective

By the end of this lesson the student will be able to demonstrate the critical elements of a standing start, sprint, and standing long jump.

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Expectations

All students will participate actively and cooperatively Treat peers, teachers and equipment respectfully at all times 21

Instructional Track & Field Stations

3 minute rotations Station 1 –

15yd. Falling Short Race

Station 2 –

Sprinting

Station 3 –

Standing Long Jump

Station 4 –

Fitness Station 22

Cool Down

Close Proximity Group Stretching

(DVD)

Check for understanding while stretching

(Use assessment questions in lesson plans) 23

Physical Activity During School

Provide additional opportunities to practice the skills they learned in physical education class. • Recess stations (during lunch period for secondary level) • Physical activity breaks during class time .

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SCHOOL-WIDE FIELD DAY

as a local HTFG event 24

Physical Activity Before and After School

Organize

BEFORE or AFTER SCHOOL

programs to reinforce run, jump and throw skills taught in PE class.

• Run, Jump & Throw Clubs • Intramural Track Clubs 25

Staff Involvement

Enlist the help of school staff members • Equip classroom teachers with Run, Jump & Throw classroom activity break ideas (erase their excuses!) • Encourage staff to participate!

• Staff can provide additional supervision and support during the HTFG event. 26

Family and Community Involvement

• HTFG active Birthday Party Kits as a resource for parents • Include families in HTFG meets as event volunteers (judges, scorers, supporters, drink station) • Work with the community recreation department to host HTFG together • Engage community service volunteers (Track clubs, Key Club, Kiwanis, etc) 27

10 Minute Break…

HERSHEY’S Track & Field Games Program Details

Participants

• Boys and Girls ages 9 14 (age as of December 31 in current year) • Participants can compete in three events at the local, district, and state/provincial/territorial levels (two running and one field, or two field and one running) 30

Events

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Ages 9 & 10

• • • • 50-meter Dash 100-meter Dash 200-meter Dash 400-meter Dash 4 x 100-meter Relay Standing Long Jump Softball throw • • • • • • •

Ages 11 & 12

100-meter Dash 200-meter Dash 400-meter Dash 800-meter Run 4 x 100- meter Relay Standing Long Jump Softball throw • • • • • • •

Ages 13 & 14

100-meter Dash 200-meter Dash 800-meter Run 1600-meter Run 4 x 100-meter Relay Standing Long Jump Softball throw

*4x100 Relays in the 9&10 and 11&12 age groups are held at the local, district (where applicable) and state/provincial/territorial (SPT) meets only. These events do not qualify for the North American Final. Participants can only compete in one local or one district meet.

Local District (where applicable) State North American Final

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Local Meets

– March-May

District Meets

(where applicable) – May-early June

State/Provincial/Territorial Meets

– June to early July

North American Final

– Held in Hershey, PA in August 32

North American Final

Held annually in August, The Hershey Company provides airfare, lodging, meals, and all admission fees to all participants to come to Hershey and enjoy a full four days of fun and excitement.

– Opening Ceremony – Hersheypark – Hershey’s Chocolate World – Tour of Hershey’s chocolate manufacturing plant – North American Final – Banquet 33

Promotional Templates

• Posters • Flyers • Volunteer Letter • Promotional Presentation • Radio Script • Participation Certificates 36

First Time Organizer Tools

HERSHEY’S FastTrack to Sports Starter Guide

– spiral bound guide for teaching run, jump, and throw skill activities.

Activation Kit

– includes batons, softballs, measuring tapes and stop watches (everything you need to run a meet).

Event Manager

Everything you need to promote and run An Event.

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Register Account Profile and Event Online Local Meet Participant Registration Print Materials

- Local Entry Form - Local Certificate - Flyer - Rule Book - Assignment Grid

Complete and submit required post-meet forms: Meet Results and Participation Report

Overcoming Common Barriers to Hosting a Local HTFG Event

1. Time 2. Manpower 3. Equipment 4. Facilities

Common Barriers

Time

What Can You Do?

• Start planning early! • Seek the help of experienced track and field people • Be flexible in terms of how and when 47

Time cont…

• Work cooperatively • Delegate responsibilities effectively • Seek parent and community involvement 48

Time cont…

Examples of Parent and Community Involvement: • Local college and high school students (Key Club, track team) • Parents (recruit at the time of registration) • Civic organizations such as the local Elks Lodge, Kiwanis Club, Lions Club, Rotary Society, Optimists • PTA or PTO • Retired teachers/coaches/former track participants in your community 49

Manpower

Seek the help of: • Current track & field volunteers • Local track & field officials organization • Local track & field coaches and high school athletes • Students in local schools’ Key Club (Kiwanis Club), Student Council, Athletic Council or Honors Society • CBO’s such as YMCA, YWCA, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and Parks and Rec. Departments.

Equipment

Once you register your event you will receive a FREE HTFG Activation Kit that includes: • Batons • Softballs • Measuring Tapes • Stop Watches Everything you need to run a meet!

Equipment cont…

Borrow equipment from: • Local physical education program, track team or softball team.

OR Request funds from: • Local PTA/PTO • Community Civic Organizations • Local Businesses 52

Facilities

• Engage your creative skills! You can convert a grassy area on your school grounds or within your community into a “track” with some cones and spray paint. Ex: Handout on DVD • Some HTFG events (e.g., 50m dash, standing long jump) can be conducted indoors.

Facilities cont…

• Utilize a cushioned or rubberized mat for the Standing Long Jump • Do a shuttle run using cones in the gym or field house for various running events 54

Getting Started

Easy Steps to Organize an Event 55

Getting Organized

Check Us Out

• Go to HERSHEY’S® Track & Field Games at

www.hersheystrackandfield.com

Contact Your State/Provincial/ Territory Chair

• Visit the Organizers button online and find your coordinator. He/She will be a good resource in helping you plan your event and answering questions.

Access Our Online Event Manager Program

• Register as a Local Coordinator in the online event manager program and post your event information. Event Manager is filled with helpful information and materials to make hosting an event easy. 56

Organizing Cont…

On-line Participant Registration

• On-line registration for local meet participants is available on public website.

Gather Equipment

• To help new local organizers get started, HERSHEY’®S Track & Field Games provides all you need to run a successful event while supplies last. — softballs, measuring tapes, batons and stopwatches. Available

Recruit Volunteers

• The number of volunteers will depend on the size of your event. Designate a volunteer coordinator to maximize volunteer time and talents.

Tips For Success

Successful Tips

1. Make it fun for the kids, volunteers, and you! 2.

Don’t wait until the last minute to round up volunteers. 3. Each participant must register by completing a Local Entry Form (available online). 4. Consider local donations/sponsors to provide ribbons, medals, or t-shirts. 5. Template certificates and flyers are available in online event manager tools. 6. Organize some family games for parents and siblings to Run, Jump & Throw during the event.

Register

www.hersheystrackandfield.com

[email protected]

www.letsmoveinschool.org

NASPE/HERSHEY Future Professionals Scholarship Program

5 scholarships to college students who demonstrate involvement with the HTFG 61

Scholarship Recognition

Zachary Wahl-Alexander

University of Alabama

Scholarship Recognition

Megan Lund

University of Wisconsin Oshkosh

Scholarship Recognition

Danielle Goldman

Berea College

Scholarship Recognition

Kayla Kodet

University of Wisconsin Oshkosh

Scholarship Recognition

Jennie Murphy

Montclair State University

Survey

BEFORE YOU GO!

Please fill out the survey in your Fast Track to Sports Kit and turn it in at the front table!

Thank You!