SUMMER WEIGHT LIFTING AND CONDITIONING

Our summer lifting and conditioning schedule is designed to promote team-building and improve the strength and speed of our athletes.  It will begin on June 16, 2008 and end on July 18, 2008.  We will meet from 4:00 to 6:00 PM every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, with the exception of Friday July 4: there will be no lifting or conditioning on that day.  While attendance is strongly encouraged it is not mandatory.

VALHALLA FOOTBALL CAMP

Camp will take place on July 14, 16, and 18 from 4:30 to 6:30 PM. The cost is $50.00. This camp will be conducted by the Varsity football staff, and is designed to help athletes transition into high school football. The first day the staff will evaluate athletes to match their skills and potential to various positions. The next two sessions will be devoted to learning the basics of our offensive and defensive schemes.

DEAD PERIOD

Dead Period is the name given to the CIF-mandated period during which no contact between coaches and players is permitted. Our dead period begins on Saturday July 19 and ends on Sunday August 3rd. This is an ideal time to plan that family vacation, since after this period the schedule fills up and stays full through nearly the entire season.

PHYSICALS

All athletes must have record of a current physical exam on file with the school. Physicals (regardless of who gives them) are valid for one year from the date of the exam. Valhalla will offer physicals on Tuesday August 5th from 5:30-7:30PM. The location is on the west side of campus in the classrooms which are separate from the main building - use the small western-most driveway off Hillsdale. The Cost will be $15.00, and you must have the appropriate paperwork (permission slip, emergency information, etc.) completed and signed PRIOR TO taking the exam. All paperwork may be obtained at the Finance Office. The Physical exam consists of:

• answering basic health-history questions,
• observation of range-of-motion,
• weight and heart rate measurements, etc.,
• discussion of any major injuries and/or illnesses.

You may use your own physician if you so choose.

TESTING AND CONDITIONING

Testing and Conditioning will take place on August 4th, 5th, and 6th (Mon-Wed) from 3:30 to 5:30 PM. Meet at the varsity football stadium wearing shorts, t-shirts and cleats.

FIRST DAY OF FRESHMAN FOOTBALL

Football begins on August 7th at 3:30 PM. Athletes MUST have a physical (see above), proof of medical insurance, have purchased an ASB card, and obtain clearance through the Finance Office BEFORE they will be allowed to participate in any practice and/or game. A clearance packet (including all paperwork and forms) may be picked up at the Valhalla Finance office at any time during the summer (during regular summer hours).

ALL ATHLETES MUST BE CLEARED PRIOR TO STARTING PRACTICE ON AUGUST 7th, 2008.