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			General Notes on Practice (last update: 2/12/08; 10:00 a.m.) A.  Pre-Season B.  Season General Practices C.  Spring Break Schedule - update for Friday... ** Conditioning notes A.  Pre-Season     Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday - Weight training and condictioning; meet in foyer - 2:45              - If you are already playing a sport, you do not have to attend conditioning; your sport is                          keeping you in shape... whether you are a returning or new player.              - Be prepared for conditioning days as far as proper clothing.             - Have your necessary gear to practice (shorts, mouthguard); do not come without them.                           New players - please get a mouthguard a.s.a.p. and as the season approaches, you                                will need rugby shorts.                           You will need to have them for the game.                           TELL A COACH if you can not make practice... for whatever reason. B.  Season General Practice Overview 2007-8                                          Directions to Field - click here     I.     Returning Players       Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday - Mandatory Team Practice        ~ Conducted by Coaches from 2:45 pm - 5:00 pm at Fairmount Park, Memorial Hall      II.     New Players        Pre-Season - New Players Training/Instructional Camp       ~ 29 January 2008 - 7 February 2008 at Memorial Hall Field, Fairmount Park, Philadelphia            ~~ Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday        ~ Conducted by coaches and several returning players to teach new players how to play safely.        Regular Season - Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday - Mandatory        ~ Conducted by Coaches from 2:45 pm - 5:00 pm at Fairmount Park, Memorial Hall        ~ This will focus on the basics and teaching players how to play.  NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!         C. Spring Break: 19 - 29 March 2008 While the Ireland Tour is going on over Spring Break, there will be some practices for players not attending.  Stay tuned for final info, dates, locations and times.     Monday:          Wednesday:     Thursday:        Friday:             Tuesday:      Service Day Possibility ** CONDITIONING We will be working out as a team generally.  But, you should try to find a buddy and work out on other days as well.  Here is a brief workout that splits into upper and lower body.  Add sit-ups and running as you want. Swimming is always encouraged as it builds your lung capacity, upper body, arms, back and legs.            Upper Body                                              Lower Body           (2 sets, 8 - 12 reps)                                         (2 sets, 8 - 12 reps)                    Bench Press                                               Squats            Incline Press                                              Leg Curls            Military Press                                             Leg Extensions            Deltoid Extensions                                      Leg Press            Neck Extensions                                        Calves            Shoulder Shrugs