2011 Winter Grand Canyon State Games

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Congrats to all the lifters whom participated in the 2011 Grand Canyon State Winter Games.  We had many new comers to this years event.  Three new women and eleven new men lifted for the first time in a USA Weightlifting Sanctioned Meet.  Best Lifter Awards went to Galye Shalloo for the Women and John Alvarado for the Men.  Both will receive free entry into the Grand Canyon State Summer Games and AZ State Championships.

In the Push Pull Competition we saw a small group of competitors but they lifted some big weights.  Masters’s Lifter Craig Wall Bench Pressed 160 kilos 352 pounds to win his Age and Weight Class.   August Schmidt Dead Lifted a small house with a 250 kilo attempt on his second attempt to win his weight class.  We are very excited with the turn out for this event.  The next event will be the Grand Canyon State Summer Games & AZ State Olympic Weightlifting Championships on June 30th at Chandler Gilbert Community College.  Info will be sent out soon for this event.  Thanks to all the volunteers, fans, and once again the athletes and coaches for making this event happen.  Take care till next time.

Coach Joe

Ranger Boot Camp Kicked off with a Punch

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Saturday’s Ranger Boot Camp Kicked off with a good group of participants.  After a briefing on the days activities the group gathered their gear and headed out for the 1/2 mile run to the Ranger Boot Camp Training Grounds.  Once there the group engaged in a series of Muscular Endurance Drills.  Running, Jumping, and Push Ups made up a considerable amount of this phase.  This provided a good warm up for the next phase, Strength Training.  Farmer walks, sled drags & pushes, along with Push Ups and Med Ball Slams & Tosses made up a large portion of this phase.  Many of them it the wall at this stage.  Good thing Lead Instructor Joseph Wheaton gave them a little break with Pull Ups, Bar Hangs, Flutter Kicks, and yes more push ups.  The group managed through only to grab their things and hit the road for the 1/2 mile run back to the Performance One Facility.  All in all the group handled the challenge well.  I can only tell them that it will get harder from here.  Good Luck next weekend!  For more information on Performance One’s Ranger Boot Camp call 480-813-5477

2011 Grand Canyon State Winter Games

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2011 Grand Canyon State Winter Games

Weightlifting Competition

DATES: Saturday January 29th, 2011
EVENTS:

Division I – Olympic-Style Weightlifting (Snatch & Clean and Jerk)

Division II – RAW Push Pull (Bench Press, & Dead Lift)

No equipment (Limited to the first 30 competitors)

LOCATION:

Performance One Advanced Sports Training Inc
916 E. Baseline Rd Suite 130
Mesa, AZ 85204
480-813-5477

ENTRY FEES: Made Payable to Performance One

Division I – Push Pull (Bench, & Dead Lift): $50 (Day of Event $60), $40 Single Event ($50 Day of Event)

Division II – Weightlifting (Snatch and Clean & Jerk): $30 (Day of Event $40)
ENTRY DEADLINE:

Postmarked on or before Jan 22nd, 2011. Entries not taken on the Grand Canyon State Games Entry form, website, or at the State Games online entry site.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF COMPETITION

SESSION 1: Olympic Weightlifting Women 48, 53, 58, 63, 69, 75, 75+ Kilos | Weigh In 7-8 AM | Lift 9 AM

SESSION 2: Olympic Weightlifting Men 56, 62, 69, 77, 85, 94, 105, 105+ -Kilo | WEIGH IN 9-10:00 AM | LIFT 11:00 PM

SESSION 3: Push Pull All Men 56, 62, 69, 77, 85, 94, 105, 105+ -Kilo | WEIGH IN 12-1 PM | LIFT 2:00 PM

TECHNICAL CLINIC: Prior to the start of the day’s competition, all technical questions, and a general rules clinic will be conducted. *Anyone who does not attend the Technical Conference agrees to accept all decisions made at the Technical conference.
RULES: This is a non-sanctioned power lifting meet. The weightlifting division will be sanctioned by USA Weightlifting. ALL participants are required at weigh in to produce government documents, (i.e. birth certificate, drivers license), and/or Picture ID. Weightlifters must be current USAW Members to compete.
AWARDS: For best in weight class by Division (School Age, Junior, Senior, & Master). Awards for Best Overall Male and Female
REGISTRATION (click below to download and print form)
» 2011 Grand Canyon State Winter Games Registration Form
For more information contact Meet Director, Joe Micela at 480-813-5477 or email: joe@performanceone.net

Performance One’s Ranger Boot Camp to start this Saturday Jan 15th

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We are proud to announce our new program Performance One’s Ranger Boot Camp.  This program was inspired by our military’s finest fighting force the US Army Rangers.   Lead by former US Army Ranger Joseph Wheaton participants will go through a very challenging Physical Conditioning Program that will test both their body and minds.  The goal of the program is to:

1.  Develop Superior Physical Conditioning

2.  Self Discipline

3.  Functional Strength & Muscular Endurance

4.  Never Quit Attitude!

We are offering a free week in the program starting on Saturday Jan 15th, 2011 and running Tuesday & Thursday morning at 6 AM.  The program is an intensive group based conditioning program that runs 1.5 hours a day, 3 days a week, for 4 weeks.  Come out this Saturday to meet Lead Instructor Wheaton and get a gut check with your fitness level.

Date: Saturday January 15th, 2011

Time: 9-11 AM

Location: Sherwood Park in Mesa (North of the US 60 Free Way South of Southern)

Cost: First Week Free

For more information contact Joe Micela at joe@performanceone.net or call 480-813-5477

After School Program to Start Jan 18th at Sequioa Charter School

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We will be offering three programs to the students and athletes of Sequoia Charter School.

1. Athletic Conditioning Preparation (ACP) – ACP is a Speed, Agility, & Conditioning Program geared at teaching individuals the fundamentals of movement for speed and power. Participants will be engaged in running, jumping, and agility drills.

2. Strength & Power Training – Using the Olympic Lifts, the Snatch and Clean & Jerk and their Assistance Exercises, to develop all around strength and power. Participants will be taught the fundamentals of good technique and then will be encouraged to compete in the Sport of Weightlifting.

3. Strength & Conditioning – This program will combine aspects of both the ACP Program and the Strength and Power Program to build overall well rounded athletic development. Whether an athlete or student looking for something more all the programs will enable each student to reach his or her full potential.

For more information on how Performance One can come to your school and offer a similar program please contact Program Coordinator Joe Micela at joe@performanceone.net or call him at 480-813-5477

Top US Heavyweight signs to Train with Coach Joe Micela and Performance One

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Top US Olympic Weightlifting Heavyweight Colin Ito has signed to train with Coach Joe Micela and Performance One.  Colin was on the 2010 World University, Pan American, and Senior World Team Member.  Perennially a top 3 placer at the every National Competition, Colin is looking to take is Olympic Weightlifting career to the next level.  Performance One has some of the top Weightlifters in the country training at it’s facility in Mesa, Arizona.   Colin is joining 2008 Olympian Luz Acosta, 2010 World University Champion Alex Lee, and 2x National Champion Sarah Robles in hopes to make the 2011 Pan American Games and Senior World Team.