Bands

Here's the scoop on the "bands". Our bands represent skill and athletic achievements, similar to belts worn in Martial Arts. All the Band requirements are listed in our new Success Journals so if you don't have one yet, consider picking one up.

For those of you who DO NOT currently have a band, your first opportunity to "test" will be Saturday, December 18th. On this day, you will have the opportunity to test for the Green band only. You need to register on Zen by Dec 1st and at that time, you will be emailed an agenda for the day listing your check-in and test times. So, that means between now and 12/18, you need to complete all requirements listed in the book and have them initaled by a Coach. You can use your private skill lessons to do this! Then, on the 18th you will be asked to do 3 skills (chosen that day... at random) to demonstrate your proficiency. This is a great opportunity for you to invite your friends and family to come watch and support you! We will have an awards ceremony, snacks, and more!

Now, for those of you who ALREADY have a band, we have upgraded the requirements for each band and you can find it all listed in our new Success Journals. In order to test for a new band color (yes, we've added a new band!), you must retest for the band you currently have according to the new requirements. Your first opportunity to retest will be 12/18. Until then, you must complete only the NEW skills and have them initialed in your Success Journal. So that means, for example, if you've already completed Fran and your time falls within the NEW requirement, you will NOT have to repeat Fran in order to attend the retest day on 12/18. If your membership is bronze, silver or gold, you can use your private skill lessons to work on skills. Then, on 12/18 you will be asked to perform 3 skills (chosen that day... at random). Invite your friends and family to come cheer you on! We will have an awards ceremony, snacks, and more!

Starting January 1, 2011 we will have 4 Promotion Days a year where you can register to test for a new band. You will have plenty of time between Promotion Days to complete all the requirements and have them initialed in your book. Your private skill lessons will be a great way for you to get extra help on skills and movements! The 2011 Promotion Days are: January 29, April 30, July 30, and September 24 and your friends and family are welcome to come support you on these days!

If you have any questions, please feel free to email us: info@grahamcrossfit.com