The National Coaching Institute and Athletics Canada will be delivering Level 4 Task 10 " Biomechanical Analysis of Throwing Events " at this year's " Legends of the Plains International Throwing Meet ", July 6 - 9, 2000 in Winnipeg. Dr. Marion Alexander will be the instructor and coaches will get a hands - on opportunity to film and analyze their athletes in action.

This task will include a discussion of the applications of biomechanical principles to throwing events in track and field as well as a discussion of current biomechanical studies on throwing events. We will utilize the lab and video equipment from the National Coaching Institute and the Human Performance Institute to allow each coach to film the athletes they coach and the final assessment of competency will be based upon the coach's biomechanical analysis of their own athlete, including the film analysis and application of biomechanical principles to throwing technique.

Level 4 credit upon completion of final analysis and approval of Athletics Canada.

Cost: Level 4 Credit $150.00 includes Legends registration fee

Seminar Only - $75.00 includes Legends registration fee

Discus Presentation No charge —Open to all coaches and athletes

Checks should be made out to: Legends of the Plains c/o 50 Thatcher Dr. Wpg R3T 2L3