Our goal is to offset the cost of the Raider teams equipment and competition fees.

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2024 Raider Competition Funding

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School:
Golden Gate High 
Subject:
Character Education 
Teacher:
Craig DeJager 
Students Impacted:
150 
Grade:
9-12 
Date:
August 9, 2024

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A Champion For Learning - $2,000.00

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Impact to My Classroom

# of Students Impacted: 130

Introducing weighted vests into our weekly workout program has significantly transformed the fitness journey for students of varying fitness levels. This innovative approach has provided a unique opportunity for students to challenge themselves beyond their usual limits, fostering both physical and mental growth.

Increased Strength and Endurance: The added resistance from weighted vests has led to noticeable improvements in students' muscular strength and cardiovascular endurance. By incorporating this extra weight, students have been able to push their bodies harder, resulting in enhanced overall fitness.

Personalized Challenge: Weighted vests offer a customizable challenge, allowing students to adjust the weight according to their individual fitness levels. This flexibility ensures that each student can engage in a workout that is both challenging and achievable, promoting a sense of accomplishment and motivation.

Improved Balance and Stability: The use of weighted vests has also contributed to better balance and stability. As students adapt to the added weight, they develop stronger core muscles and improved coordination, which are essential for various physical activities and sports.

Boosted Confidence: Overcoming the challenges posed by weighted vest training has boosted students' confidence in their physical abilities. This newfound confidence extends beyond the gym, positively impacting their overall well-being and encouraging a proactive approach to health and fitness.

Enhanced Team Spirit: The shared experience of weighted vest training has fostered a sense of camaraderie among students. Working together to overcome the added resistance has strengthened team spirit and created a supportive environment where students encourage and motivate each other.

In conclusion, the integration of weighted vests into our workout program has proven to be a powerful tool in helping students of all fitness levels challenge themselves, achieve their goals, and develop a lifelong commitment to health and fitness.

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Original Grant Overview

Goal

Our goal is to offset the cost of the Raider teams equipment and competition fees.  

 

Category

Physical Education Equipment - Rackets, bats, balls, nets, jump ropes, etc. 

 

What will be done with my students

Annually the GGHS Raider team competes in the Collier County Raider Competition, To provide JROTC cadets a competitive program in a military skill event and to mirror the State Raider competition as close as possible. The teams will complete in 5 events: One-Rope Bridge, Cross Country Rescue, Team Run, Tire Flip, and Raider Fitness Challenge 

 

Benefits to my students

Every year students need to develop strength and endurance. Students will use weighted vest to assist in strength and conditioning for competition. 

 

Budget Narrative

Every year students develop significant blisters on their hands due to pulling ropes etc. Students will have their hands protected allowing them to maximize every opportunity during training and competition. Students will use weighted vest to assist in strength and conditioning for competition 

 

Items

# Item Cost
1 Raider Competition Fee $80.00
2 $80 weighted running vests x 24 $1,920.00
  Total: $2,000.00

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