rapayne Posted March 11, 2009 Report Posted March 11, 2009 DIBOLL LUMBERJACK LINEMAN CHALLENGE Dear Coach, This is an official invitation for your “non-skilled players†to compete in the 1st Annual Diboll Lumberjack Lineman Challenge. My name is Dustin Nessell and I am the offensive line coach at Diboll High School. I think it is extremely important for our kids to compete as much as possible. Until now, our lineman have had limited exposure to spring and summer competitions. A Lineman Challenge offers position specific events to challenge our kids and allows them to compete in a fun and safe environment. This letter is to inform you about the lineman challenge. Should you decide to participate, please fill out the registration form enclosed and e-mail or fax to Dustin Nessell or Tom Sheppard Head Football Coach Diboll High School General Information: Time and Place: Saturday, June13th – Diboll High School Weight room and Practice Field Registration will be in the weight room (8:00 am – 8:30 am) Coaches Meeting (8:40 am) General Meeting and Welcome (8:55) Competition Begins (9:10 am) Events: 1. Bench Press (205 lbs. for reps) – total for 5 team members 2. Truck Push (timed) – 5 team members, 2 attempts and take fastest time 3. Farmers Walk (timed) – total time for 5 team members 4. Tractor Tire Flip (timed) – total time for 5 team members 5. Obstacle Course Relay (timed) – total time for 5 members 6. Stone Stack (timed) – total time for 5 members 7. Hand-Over-Hand Tire Pull (timed) – total time for 5 members 8. Harness Pulls (pool play match-ups) – total points for 5 members • We will use the Track and Field Point System for each event, winning teams will receive a trophy Cost: $10 per athlete Contact Information: Email will be the quickest way to get a hold of me for any questions or concerns. Dustin Nessell Secondary Contact: Tom Sheppard Diboll High School Diboll H.S. Diboll, Texas Diboll, TX 936-829-4200 936-829-5708 fax [email protected] [email protected] Team Format: Each team will be made up of at least 5 athletes. You can have as many athletes on a team but all events only allow 5 members to compete at a time. You can have up to 2 teams if you choose to do so, based on spot availability. Supplies: Water will be available. Athletes will need to bring flats, cleats, gloves, sunscreen, weight belts, and any other equipment they may need. Rules: Athletes must play on the offensive or defensive lines, no skill position players. Athletes will respect official’s decisions and calls. Compete hard and fair. Documents: 1. Release of Liability Form – please make copies and make sure that every athlete has a signed copy by the day of the event. Can bring with you or fax. 2. School Information Sheet – this is your official team entry. Please include a cell or home phone contact number in case of bad weather I can contact you the night before or the morning of with any changes. 3. Event Organization Sheet – this is for you to organize your team and keep track with event information. Deadlines: Please contact me before April 10th to let me know how many athletes you are bringing...
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