2002 B.I.O.N.I.C. Golf Cross-Country Training Tour

… Bringing Golf to the Challenged!!!

GAME PLAN AND STRATEGY

ATTENDEES:             Recommended for golf professionals, physical and occupational therapists, sports rehab technicians, nurses and other members of the medical field.

OBJECTIVES:           To introduce B.I.O.N.I.C. (Believe It Or Not I Can) Golf as a method of adaptive golf instruction and to provide an understanding of how to address and deal with a golfer’s special needs.  What to say …what not to say!!!  What to do … what not to do!!!  The B.I.O.N.I.C. Golf Cross-Country Training Tour … Bringing Golf to the Challenged merges the professionals who will experience a new level of confidence in working with students who experience a need for adaptive swing mechanics and instruction, the students with a need, and the community who now can understand the urgency for making a difference in the enjoyment and quality of life for these local citizens and friends.

DATES:                      This is a 7-Month Teaching Tour beginning February 18, 2002 and ending on September 19, 2002.  Please see attached schedule.

LOCATIONS:            These Clinics are coming to you in your local community with local student participants who may desire ongoing adaptive instruction.  This eliminates travel expenses and creates possible ongoing income.

HOSTS:                      Martha Yeary, LPGA Member, T&CP Division, B.I.O.N.I.C. GOLF,

Chary Horton, RN, M.A., CPAK, and a Local Community Coordinator

INSTRUCTORS:        Martha Yeary, LPGA Member, T&CP Division, B.I.O.N.I.C. GOLF

                                    and Chary Horton, RN, M.A., CPAK    

CERTIFICATION:    LPGA Members will earn four (4) Non LPGA Recertification Points or two (2) Certification Credits.

                                    PGA Members will earn seven (7) hours of Continuing Education Points.

                                    See attached letter from PGA Member Services.

                                                Other Professional Organization Members please contact B.I.O.N.I.C. GOLF for questions regarding receiving Continuing Education Credits.

DRESS CODE:           Professional Golf Attire is appropriate for all Clinics.

FEE:                            Full day training - Professional fee is $100 (Includes Continuing Education Credits, B.I.O.N.I.C. Golf Instruction Manual and Clinic Materials)

Students attend at no charge for full day training or 1 ½-Hour Clinic.  Any and all donations to help defray the expenses of this B.I.O.N.I.C. Golf Cross-Country Mission will be warmly received and appreciated.

INFORMATION:      Martha Yeary, LPGA T&CP Division, www.bionicgolf.net

                                    Cell (817) 925-0104 or bionicgolfpro@aol.com

ENROLLMENT LIMITED TO RATIO OF 1 STUDENT/1 to 2 STUDENT INSTRUCTORS

(*Minimum of 10/10 to 20 and *Maximum of 15/30 dependent on space availability)

Please send registration forms via e-mail to bionicgolfpro@aol.com

AGENDA

2002 B.I.O.N.I.C. Golf Cross-Country Training Tour

… Bringing Golf to the Challenged!!!

8:00 – 8:30 A.M.:          Registration for instructor students

8:30 A.M.:                    Introduction to Adaptive Instruction for instructors only.

Provide understanding of how to address and deal with a person’s special needs.  What to say …what not to say about a person’s challenge!  What to do … what not to do!!!

If you don’t identify what problem you are dealing with

… HOW CAN YOU DEAL WITH IT???

8:30 – 9:00 A.M.:          Registration for challenged students and participating Wellness Consultants

9:00 – 9:15 A.M.:          Introduction to B.I.O.N.I.C. Golf Training Program

                                                Audio interview with Dr. Joe Tynes and other participants whose lives have been positively affected through their participation in B.I.O.N.I.C. Golf.

9:15 – 10:00 A.M.:         Complimentary Modalities – Experiential testing for both students and instructors.  How to use certain alternative technologies to increase strength and stamina, enhance balance and flexibility, and decrease possible stressed muscles or risk of injury.

10:00 – 10:15 A.M.:       Break

10:20 – 11:00 A.M.:       Diaphragmatic Breathing and Visualization Exercises.

11:00 – 11:30 A.M.:       Establish 5 Ball Drill Routines and Structure Golf Visualization and Rationale

11:30 – 1:00 P.M.:         Lunch

1:00 – 3:15 P.M.:           Practice Range Time to Implement 5 Ball Drill Routines.

                                    Student must be able to exhibit understanding and execution of 5 Ball Drill Routines with multiple irons.  This is essential to the success of each student’s golf process.

3:15 – 3:45 P.M.:           Break

4:00 – 4:30 P.M.            Teaching Importance of 5 Pillars of Health Balance

                                                An overview of the literature plus specific testimonies of the rationale for supplements, diet, exercise, massage and other non-invasive complimentary modalities.

4:30 – 5:00 P.M.:           Final question & answer period for both challenged students and student instructors.  Establish connection with both instructors and students for Student/Instructor Pairing Program and for ongoing research project.

Thank you for your attendance today in the 2002 B.I.O.N.I.C. Golf Cross-Country Training Tour … Bringing Golf to the Challenged.  We hope you have become more comfortable with swinging a club and actually the concept of golf as a sport you may begin to play.  We suggest that you seek continuing instruction in order to simplify your initial entry or reentry to the game of golf and your active participation in your community!

Martha Yeary, LPGA Member                                      Chary Horton, RN, M.A.

Teaching & Club Professional Division                           C.P.A.K.

B.I.O.N.I.C. (Believe It Or Not I Can) GOLF                (Counseling Practicioners for The Almighty King)

Cell:  817-925-0104 or bionicgolfpro@aol.com

2002 B.I.O.N.I.C. Golf Cross-Country Training Tour

… Bringing Golf to the Challenged!!!

GOLF PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION FORM

FEE:  $100.00 (Includes B.I.O.N.I.C. GOLF Teaching Manual and other Clinic materials)

Attendance in this program is limited, so please register early.

ENROLLMENT LIMITED TO RATIO OF 1 STUDENT/1 to 2 STUDENT INSTRUCTORS

(*Minimum of 10/10 to 20 and *Maximum of 15/30 dependent on space availability)

Please send registration forms via e-mail to bionicgolfpro@aol.com

Martha Yeary

B.I.O.N.I.C. GOLF

Believe It On Not I Can Golf

Bringing Golf to the Challenged

Cell:  817-925-0104 * bionicgolfpro@aol.com

2002 B.I.O.N.I.C. Golf Cross-Country Training Tour

… Bringing Golf to the Challenged!!!

HEALTH PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION FORM

FEE:  $100.00 (Includes B.I.O.N.I.C. GOLF Teaching Manual and other Clinic materials)

Attendance in this program is limited, so please register early.

ENROLLMENT LIMITED TO RATIO OF 1 STUDENT/1 to 2 STUDENT INSTRUCTORS

(*Minimum of 10/10 to 20 and *Maximum of 15/30 dependent on space availability)

Please send registration forms via e-mail to bionicgolfpro@aol.com

Martha Yeary

B.I.O.N.I.C. GOLF

Believe It On Not I Can Golf

Bringing Golf to the Challenged

Cell:  817-925-0104 * bionicgolfpro@aol.com

STUDENT PROFILE CHART

NAME:  __________________________________________________________________________________

ADDRESS:  _______________________________________________________________________________

STATE:  __________________  ZIP:  ____________________

PHONE:  (H) __________________________(O)  _____________________(CELL)  ___________________

            E-MAIL:  __________________________________________________________________________

OCCUPATION:  __________________________________________________________________________

FAVORITE HOBBY:  ______________________________________________________________________

Do you now or have you ever played a musical instrument?  __________  What kind?  ________________

YEARS PLAYING GOLF:  ____________ HANDICAP:  ___________ OR AVG SCORE: _________

BEST HANDICAP:  ______________  BEST SCORE:  ________________ #OF TIMES: ______________

# OF ROUNDS PER MONTH?  ____________ # OF TIMES PRACTICE PER MONTH?  ____________

PHYSICAL INJURIES OR LIMITATIONS – PLEASE DETAIL: 

            Length of time since injury or limitation: ________________________________________________

            Length of time since last golf round:  ___________________________________________________

Discomfort Level: (Please rank specific areas with 1 as mild up to 10 as major)  

                        Neck:  _______________________________________________________________________              Shoulders:  top - ___________________________ Blades:  ___________________________

Arms: _______________________________________________________________________

Back:  lower - _____________________________Upper: _____________________________

                        Hips: ________________________________________________________________________

                        Legs:  _______________________________________________________________________

                        Feet:  _______________________________________________________________________

                        Sleep Pattern:  ________________________________________________________________

If additional space required, please add a second blank sheet with your information.

Special equipment required for daily activities:  _________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________________

STRONGEST PART OF YOUR GAME:  ______________________________________________________

WEAKEST PART OF YOUR GAME:  ________________________________________________________

WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO IMPROVE:  __________________________________________________

WHY DO YOU PLAY GOLF?  ______________________________________________________________

IF POSSIBLE, WHY WOULD YOU PLAY GOLF? _____________________________________________

WHAT IS YOUR GOLF GOAL:  30 DAYS_____________________________________________________  

60 DAYS  __________________________________________________________________________

90 DAYS  __________________________________________________________________________

WHAT SPECIFICALLY DO YOU WANT FROM THIS LESSON:  _______________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________________

Items for you to bring with you:

1)                  Any assistive devices you use for balance, mobility or grip.

2)                  The partner, if necessary, you will have when you play or practice.

3)                  A scorecard from the golf course where you will be playing.

4)                  Your pitching wedge and 7-iron.

5)                   

I WAS REFERRED BY:

NAME:  ____________________________________________________________________________

PHONE:  _______________________________  E-MAIL:  _________________________________

_______________________________________                  ____________________________________________

SIGNATURE                                                              DATE

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