Hi Rocket Sport Family and Friends,
Here is a brief recap of the meeting last night at the Lodi Library.
We had twenty or so in attendance. While everyone was visiting pre-meeting, we showed a cyclocross DVD of last year's national championship race to show new athletes some of the cross-training opportunities there are during winter. Robert Terra and Stefan Fuller were introduced as athletes who already compete in these events.
Team President, Laura Christensen, gave an opening talk, welcoming new and returning athletes and parents. She had everyone introduce themselves and the sports they participate in. She discussed the need of parent involvement and how it takes a community of effort to maintain an active sports club/team. She went over forms that all athletes need to complete. (See attachment for forms that are needed to be turned in) Laura then introduced our featured speaker, Christie Crawford, RD.
Christie gave an excellent talk on sports nutrition that had a lot of audience participation. This talk went over the basics of nutrition and meal planning. She gave numerous suggestions on healthy snacks, and went over several things that should be avoided (Red Bull type drinks, high process foods, over use of vitamins, etc.). The kids were quite taken by her, and we have already invited her back to speak at our winter training camp.
Lead Coach, Robert Fuller, went over some of the team's incredible highlights. He gave examples of a few of the athletes that started the program four years ago and how far they have developed. Robert also spoke of the team's incredible amount of activity, and the success that all the athletes have had in development (locally and nationally)
The meeting was closed with a slide presentation show casing the kids and their year long efforts at the races.
If you have not already done so please fill out the attached forms and mail them to our PO Box:
Rocket Sports Foundation, Inc., PO Box 2431, Lodi, CA 95241
Any questions about the forms or the racing team should be directed off group to Laura and/or myself.
It has been an incredible year. Thanks to the athletes and parents. A special thank you to our 2008 sponsors: The Stockton Bicycle Club, Stockton Orthopedic Medical Group, Fuller Cycling, Trek Bicycles, Slipstream/Cipotle Professional Cycling Team, City Bicycles of Lodi, and Stockton Cycles.
Sincere regards,
Robert Fuller, Lead Coach
Rocket Sports Racing – Powered by Trek
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
"the JETS", Junior Elite Talent Squad
The Rocket Sports Foundation, Inc. has built a local Junior Olympic Development Racing Team for cycling and triathlon for the 2009 racing season. If you are a junior between 10-18 years old and are interested in triathlon or bicycle racing; have your parents contact our junior development team manager, Robert Fuller, at fullercycling@gmail.com
Mission Statement Our mission is to teach young people life lessons through the sport of cycling and triathlon and to develop top junior athletes. We provide a platform to help young people achieve their personal goals in life, athletics, and health.
Vision Statement It is the vision of Rocket Sports Foundation, Inc. to become the cornerstone junior developmental cycling and triathlon program in Northern California. Rocket Sports Foundation, Inc. strives to accomplish our mission by teaching life skills through the sport of bicycle and triathlon racing. Integrity, Goal Setting, Sportsmanship, Citizenship, Honesty, Leadership, Responsibility, & Wellness are among the skills that we emphasize.
Coaching Each member of the Rocket Sports Foundation, Inc. is given a cycling lesson plan that is written to help them achieve their goals, strengthen weaknesses, and refine those areas where the rider is already strong. We feel it is important to be on the road and trail with riders to teach skills and evaluate training progress. Rocket Sports Foundation, Inc. additionally holds "training camps" which are targeted at specific skills and disciplines in both bicycling and triathlons and also provide the opportunity to have just plain fun being an athlete.
Mentorship The staff of Rocket Sports Foundation, Inc. is comprised of experienced and dedicated adults who have a vision for working with youth in the area of cycling and triathlons. Our staff includes Firefighters, Business Professionals, Technical Specialists, and Police Officers. Riders are taught about giving back to the sport through the Team/Club mentorship program. Members of the Team are assigned new riders at the club level and then act as mentors who teach the sport and philosophies of Rocket Sports Foundation, Inc. to new riders. Program members also participate in "Introduction to Cycling and Triathlon" programs and sport safety events.
Friendship and Camaraderie Great bonds between riders are formed through the program. Kids are able to find and share the common interest of bicycle and triathlon racing with athletes from their immediate area and from other parts of the region.
Bicycle Industry Sponsorship Rocket Sports Foundation, Inc. staff has worked hard to develop relationships with the sporting goods industry. Support from the industry has enabled Rocket Sports Foundation, Inc. to make participation in athletics a reality for many kids by facilitating special discounts and deals on product. Additionally, sponsors have contributed product to the program specifically to help build the team library of equipment.
Connection to USA Cycling and USA Triathlon Rocket Sports Foundation, Inc. is a chartered IMBA Cycling Club and USA Cycling and USA Triathlon Racing Team. Coaching staff are also licensed through USA Cycling. Our staff enjoys a great relationship with the National governing body. This enables our program to plug our top riders into the USA Cycling and Triathlon pipeline, and facilitate selection to National and World Championship teams.
Something Different The Rocket Sports Foundation, Inc. is much more than just another sports club. We are a comprehensive program which introduces the sport of cycling and triathlon to young people and helps them to pursue their own personal goals. A healthy, drug free, structured environment with solid adult mentorship focused on teaching life lessons and skills through sport is the largest piece of Rocket Sports Foundation, Inc.'s mission.
True Success For Rocket Sports Foundation, Inc. the true success of the program will manifest itself years down the road when members of our program become contributors to our community: Doctors, Lawyers, Police Officers, Firefighters, and Youth Leaders. Rocket Sports Foundation, Inc. hopes that skills learned in our program will help pave the way to this type of success for our program graduates.
Mission Statement Our mission is to teach young people life lessons through the sport of cycling and triathlon and to develop top junior athletes. We provide a platform to help young people achieve their personal goals in life, athletics, and health.
Vision Statement It is the vision of Rocket Sports Foundation, Inc. to become the cornerstone junior developmental cycling and triathlon program in Northern California. Rocket Sports Foundation, Inc. strives to accomplish our mission by teaching life skills through the sport of bicycle and triathlon racing. Integrity, Goal Setting, Sportsmanship, Citizenship, Honesty, Leadership, Responsibility, & Wellness are among the skills that we emphasize.
Coaching Each member of the Rocket Sports Foundation, Inc. is given a cycling lesson plan that is written to help them achieve their goals, strengthen weaknesses, and refine those areas where the rider is already strong. We feel it is important to be on the road and trail with riders to teach skills and evaluate training progress. Rocket Sports Foundation, Inc. additionally holds "training camps" which are targeted at specific skills and disciplines in both bicycling and triathlons and also provide the opportunity to have just plain fun being an athlete.
Mentorship The staff of Rocket Sports Foundation, Inc. is comprised of experienced and dedicated adults who have a vision for working with youth in the area of cycling and triathlons. Our staff includes Firefighters, Business Professionals, Technical Specialists, and Police Officers. Riders are taught about giving back to the sport through the Team/Club mentorship program. Members of the Team are assigned new riders at the club level and then act as mentors who teach the sport and philosophies of Rocket Sports Foundation, Inc. to new riders. Program members also participate in "Introduction to Cycling and Triathlon" programs and sport safety events.
Friendship and Camaraderie Great bonds between riders are formed through the program. Kids are able to find and share the common interest of bicycle and triathlon racing with athletes from their immediate area and from other parts of the region.
Bicycle Industry Sponsorship Rocket Sports Foundation, Inc. staff has worked hard to develop relationships with the sporting goods industry. Support from the industry has enabled Rocket Sports Foundation, Inc. to make participation in athletics a reality for many kids by facilitating special discounts and deals on product. Additionally, sponsors have contributed product to the program specifically to help build the team library of equipment.
Connection to USA Cycling and USA Triathlon Rocket Sports Foundation, Inc. is a chartered IMBA Cycling Club and USA Cycling and USA Triathlon Racing Team. Coaching staff are also licensed through USA Cycling. Our staff enjoys a great relationship with the National governing body. This enables our program to plug our top riders into the USA Cycling and Triathlon pipeline, and facilitate selection to National and World Championship teams.
Something Different The Rocket Sports Foundation, Inc. is much more than just another sports club. We are a comprehensive program which introduces the sport of cycling and triathlon to young people and helps them to pursue their own personal goals. A healthy, drug free, structured environment with solid adult mentorship focused on teaching life lessons and skills through sport is the largest piece of Rocket Sports Foundation, Inc.'s mission.
True Success For Rocket Sports Foundation, Inc. the true success of the program will manifest itself years down the road when members of our program become contributors to our community: Doctors, Lawyers, Police Officers, Firefighters, and Youth Leaders. Rocket Sports Foundation, Inc. hopes that skills learned in our program will help pave the way to this type of success for our program graduates.
Rocket Sports Foundation
Rocket Sports Foundation, Inc., a not for profit corporation, is a group of athletes, volunteers, and mentors committed to making bicycling and other endurance sports a fun, lifelong activity for people of all ages. Our activities help support two local youth cycling causes: the JETS (Junior Elite Talent Squad), which is composed of licensed junior USA Cycling and USA Triathlon athletes and the Sprocket Rockets, a recreational cycling program dedicated to helping children develop new friendships and lifelong healthy habits while learning cycling safety. As you navigate through our website, we hope you'll enjoy reading about our youth development programs as well as our parent and community mentors.
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