Active Week: 2nd-5th June 2020
Claddagh Sport Week Challenges June 2nd- 5th
Usually during the final term we would be preparing for our annual Claddagh NS Sports day and this year will be no different. The Olympic Games maybe postponed but the show goes on here in Claddagh NS!
We’ve created a number of fun sporting events that will allow you to stay fit and active by attempting to complete our daily challenges.
Beginning on Tuesday June 2nd, we are asking you to stay active at home by practicing all the different events.
The exercises are designed to work on our Speed and Agility, Cardiovascular Fitness, Balance, Strength, Emotional Well-Being and Flexibility.
Can you active the double daily challenge?
Day 1
200m Junior/ 400m Senior time trial + The Claddagh NS Challenge
Long Distance Run Time Trial
· Warm-up for 5minutes with a slow jog and some gentle stretching.
· Measure out the required distance and mark your Start and Finish lines with chalk/cones/markers.
· Use a stopwatch to record your time and remember - have fun!
· Don’t forget your post time trial cool down and stretch.
The Claddagh NS Challenge
· Indoors or outdoors with a mat and chair.
· Remember this is not a race! Good form is more important than speed.
· Take your time and try completing our challenge today.
C-L-A-D-D-A-G-H N.S.
C - Crunches
X 20
L- Lunges
X 20
A - Arm Circles
30 sec
D - Dips
X 20
D - Dips
X 20
A - Arm Circles
30 sec
G - Glute Bridges
X 20
H - High Knees
30 sec
N - Narrow Squats
X 20
S - Superman’s
X 20
Day 2 Speed Bounce + The Art & Music Challenge
Speed Bounce
· Warm-up for 5minutes with a slow jog and some gentle stretching.
· Find some objects to jump over –like a pillow or tins of bean.
· Jump over and back as many times possibly in 1 minute.
· Keep your Balance !!
· Fast feet and quick off the floor.
The Art & Music Challenge
· Indoors or outdoors with a mat.
· Remember this is not a race! Good form is more important than speed.
· Take your time and try completing our challenge today.
A.R.T. & M.U.S.I.C.
A -Arm Circles
30 sec
R - Right Side Plank
30 sec
T - Triangle Push Ups
X 20
&
M - Mountain Climbers
X 20
U - Upper Plank
30 sec
S - Step Ups
X 20
I - Incline Push Up
X 20
C - Crunches
X 20
Day 3 Sprint + The Oyster Festival Challenge
Sprint
· Ensure you have done a good warm-up before sprinting.
· Always do some gentle stretching.
· Measure the distance and place markers.
· Use a stopwatch to record your time.
· ......and off you GO !!
The Oyster Festival Challenge
· Click on link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MwoNnVp33wA&t=9s
· Indoors or outdoors with a mat.
· Remember this is not a race! Good form is more important than speed.
· Take your time and try completing our challenge today.
O.Y.S.T.E.R.
O- Over/Under Kicks
X 20
Y - Y-Kicks
X 20
S - Shadow Boxing
30 sec
T - Triangle Push Ups
X 20
E - Everest Mountain Climbers
X 20
R - Right Side Plank
30 sec
Day 4 Standing long jump + The World Cup Challenge
Standing long jump
· Mark the starting point.
· Crouch down and explore out.
· Take a few attempts.
· Dress appropriately for exercise.
· Measure the distance.
The World Cup Challenge
· Indoors or outdoors with a mat clear wall.
· Remember this is not a race! Good form is more important than speed.
· Take your time and try completing our challenge today.
W.O.R.L.D. C.U.P.
W - Wall Sits
30 sec
O - Over/Under Kicks
X 20
R - Russian Twist
X 20
L - Left Side Plank
30 sec
D - Dips
X 20
C - Crunches
X 20
U - Upper Cut Shadow Boxing
30 sec
P - Plank Walks
X 20