Game Monitor Training …for the kids!

MPI History 36 th year, 1 st tournament was in Saginaw, Michigan Now in Michigan, Indiana, and Texas Late 80’s started in CPS Four Divisions, 5 games each

Club Time

Introductions Coordinator/Director - Rachel Stambaugh Div I Coaches: – Kindergarten:Abigail DeBack – 1 st Grade: Heather Ferrell Div II Coaches – 2 nd Grade: Brandi Clark, Kelly Dye, Tina Barnard, Heather Stanton-Rudy – 3 rd Grade: Karen Weever and Ron Carrero Div III Coaches – 4 th and 5 th : Rachel Stambaugh and Lisa Hoyt

Tournament Preparation Go to our website at Register your student and yourself Print VOS Training and Game Highlights PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE (for both you and your pentathlete)

Consider Staying Somewhere Close…

What to Expect Early Morning – Eat Well – Bring snacks & iThing

What to Expect Pairing & Frustrations

Our Home in the Bleachers

What to Expect Pre-Game – Introduce self, have players introduce each other – Complete scoring sheet and record sheet – Cover game highlights – Answer Questions

Game NO ASSISTING NO CORRECTING (Yes, this is very hard as parents!) Pay CLOSE Attention, your job is to be watching in case of a challenge When in doubt, raise your hand Video

Post-Game Have pentathletes shake, “good game” Have pentathletes verify score on scorecards, stars and record sheet Pentathletes sign their own score card Scorecards have been properly completed Raise hand with score cards for GLs to pick-up May have a few minutes to visit…

Award Ceremony

What to Pack Directions and Receipt Club T-Shirt Camera Umbrella Seat Cushions Swim Clothes Snacks

Future Banner Div IV Games (6 th & 7 th Grade)

Q & A

Break Into Groups Take some time to meet with your coach and learn about the game you are monitoring