Sports Performance Challenge | Bon Secours St. Francis Health System

The 4th Annual St. Francis Sports Medicine Sports Performance Challenge has been re-scheduled for Saturday, March 20, 2010.

Test your skills with the best at the St. Francis Sports Performance Challenge,
presented by St. Francis Sports Medicine, D1 Sports Training and Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

Are you up for a challenge? St. Francis Sports Medicine, D1 Sports Training and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes are proud to present the 4th Annual St. Francis Sports Performance Challenge! 7th-12th grade male and female students and tests their speed, strength and agility in an event that's not only a fantastic college scholarship opportunity, it's a fun way for students to test their athletic abilities and have a chance to win prizes.

Every participant gets a T-shirt and certificate, and medals and trophies are awarded to top performers in each age group and gender for each event. Past participants receive awards for improved performance in three out of the five events, and awards go to the high school with the most participants and to the high school with the most participants.

Pre-Register

Complete the registration packet and call 864-675-4646 to get your start time.

Send or drop off your registration forms and $10 registration fee to:
St. Francis Sports Medicine
135 Commonwealth Drive, Suite 250
Greenville, SC 29615
map and directions

Register at the Door
Registration fee the day of the event will be $15.

Event FAQ

What will I be doing?

You will participate in a group warm-up, then complete a vertical jump challenge, a 40-yard dash, a 5-10-5 pro-agility drill, a L drill, and a three-event strength challenge made up of push-ups, curl-ups, and lateral jumps.

Who will I compete against?

The actual competition will not be divided by age or gender, but your results will be compared to other athletes in your gender and age groups to determine top performers. Awards will be given to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd placers in each age group as well as top overall placers. The groups will be paired by grades and are grouped as follows: 7th and 8th grade, 9th and 10th, and 11th and 12th grade.

When do I show up and how long will it take?

Your start time will be given to you when you call to register, and you should plan to arrive approximately 30 minutes prior to your scheduled start time. The first start time is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. The challenge will take approximately one hour from start to finish.

Where is the event being held?

D1 Sports Training, Greenville

Who do I pay and when?

You can pay your $10 registration fee by check and mail it in with your registration form. Checks should be made payable to Bon Secours St. Francis Health System. Pre-registrations will be $10; registrations taken at the door will be $15.

What should I wear?

The competition will be indoors, so indoor athletic apparel will be appropriate. Wear molded cleats or turf shoes - no metal cleats, please.

Are there any prizes or awards?

An awards ceremony will be held following the event. At the ceremony, every participant will receive a t-shirt and certificate of participation. Medals will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd placers for each event, and trophies will be given to the overall top performers. The college scholarships also will be awarded at the awards ceremony. Door prize winners will be announced at the awards ceremony.

Scholarship Details

St. Francis Sports Medicine is proud to offer a total of four college scholarships to current juniors or seniors who excel academically and athletically. Two $1,250 scholarships and two $500 scholarships are available.

Two $1,250 Scholarships
• Top male and female scholar athlete

Two $500 Scholarships
• Second place male and female scholar athlete

Who is Eligible?

Current high school juniors and seniors who have demonstrated scholastic achievement, a strong community service background, and have participated in the Sports Performance Challenge are eligible for the scholarship. Download a scholarship packet and application >>

Challenge Details

Group Warm-up

Group will participate in a full functional warm-up, including but not limited to, skipping, high knees, butt kicks, high skipping, and back pedaling.

Vertical Jump

Each athlete will complete two jumps from a standing position. The best of the two jumps will be counted.

40-yard Dash

Each athlete will do two trials with the best of the two being counted.

Pro-Agility Drill to the Right (Also known as the 5-10-5)

The athlete starts by straddling the center line with their hand on the cone. At the start, the athlete moves 5 yards to the right, touches the line, turns around and goes 10 yards to the far line, and finally turns around sprinting 5 yards across the center line.

“L” Drill to the Right

Starting position is the same as the 40 yard dash. Athlete sprints forward and goes around the outside of the cone, sprinting to their right. Athlete touches the line, turns around, sprints around the outside of the cone and across the line.

Iron Man

Curl ups – Reverse grip (palms facing you) pull-ups. Starting position is arms at full extension and feet off the ground. Reps will only be counted when the chin has cleared the bar and the arms have returned to full extension. Athletes will complete as many reps as possible in 30 seconds.
12” lateral jumps – Athlete jumps over a 12” hurdle, side to side, as many times as possible in 30 seconds. Feet must stay together throughout the 30 seconds. Reps will not be counted if the feet come apart or if both feet do not touch.
Push-ups – Athlete starts with the arms locked, body straight, and head up. Each rep consists of the athlete lowering their chest to touch a ball and returning to full extension. Body position must be maintained. There will be 30 seconds to complete as many reps as possible.