PYTC Achievement Awards
Brick By Brick
Finish a full week (continuous). Each brick is akin to a step towards that goal's direction. Being the best version of yourself takes commitment, hard work and time. Day in and day out we must show up and be ready to take on the challenge each day has. Brick by brick we focus on the tasks of today and not rush the process. Brick by Brick we build our wall.
Squaddd Link
Complete all the paperwork and start your first week of Project Phoenix. Welcome to the squad!
Looking Good!
Having proper form and technique takes concentration, effort and focus. It helps build strength and reduces the chance of injury. The better we look the better we feel! To achieve this sticker we must have perfect form in all primary lifts.
We look after ourselves
Keep the weight room clean for one week. Never be too big to do the small things that need to be done. We look after ourselves because no one else should have to. We work in a clean and safe environment that we can take pride in. This environment represents us and we will respect it and ourselves by keeping it clean. We are thankful for the opportunity to be here.
3 Month Badge
Finish 3 full months of Weight lifting. This is the minimum amount of time we would like our athletes to complete. This is enough time to see changes and reach the goals we set for ourselves.
Yeaaaahhhh Buddddyyyy!!!
Get a new PR in a primary lift. These achievements are one of our most important measurements of progress. It should be celebrated and recognized for the accomplishment it is. Wear the wreath proudly as we have just expanded our limits!
Twins!
Get the same PR as someone else on the team.
The Bronze Bear
The Bears strength is seen in its size and movement. They can be as strong as six men and can lift over 1,000 pounds. They have tremendous force from their paws, jaws, and arms making them the perfect fit for an achievement representing strength. To get the Bronze Bear you need to lift a combined weight of 500/550 pounds at testing.
The Iron Ox
The Ox is ranked as one of the top 10 strongest animals in the world and for good reason. The Ox can pull almost 2,000lbs or 1.5x’s its body weight. The expression “as strong as an Ox” is an achievement we are striving for. To get the Iron Ox you must have a combined total of over 570/650 pounds
The Golden Ant
Ants have the capacity to lift 10-50x’s their body weight. This means the ant has one of the highest strength per pound ratio of any animal/insect. The ant is deceptively strong in its small size and stature. We look to have the ratio of an ant in the weight room being deceptively strong and explosive in all our movements. The Golden Ant is achieved by having a combined total of over 680/725 pounds.
Burn the house down
3 or more athletes get Golden Ants achievement. It's an infestation and the only way to get rid of them is to burn the house down… or so we think.
Level Up!
Top 5 people who improved the most % wise. We look at overall accomplishments and want to award the people who have improved the most on the team through percentages relative to their old PR’s. This recognizes the person who has the most improvement, not necessarily the person who has lifted the most weight.
Fired up!
People who are consistently cheering everyone on. Achieving your goals takes a positive and encouraging group. Success comes faster to those who work together.
Its a Group thing
As a group, lift over X000 Lbs. We look to recognize the entire group for achieving a team goal of lifting over a certain amount of pounds during our last testing phase. This amount will be told to the group after the first testing day.
Apex Lifters
Awarded to the Strongest Male and Female in the weight room. Another way to recognize the strongest people on the team at the end of the season. You’ve unlocked the superhero inside you.
The Journey of the Blue Phoenix
To the Phoenix Track Club, the Blue Phoenix signifies excellence, commitment, accountability and teamwork. The Blue Phoenix is a visual representation of all the hard work it takes to improve oneself. You will have the option to commit yourself to these values by choosing to start the Journey of the Blue Phoenix yourself. If you decide to start you will be required to sign the board of excellence and commit 100% effort in everything you do. You will be given a sticker of an egg that represents the start of this journey and all the growth you will undergo this season. This is the start of the journey towards your goals, towards achieving excellence. The egg is 1 of 5 pieces that are needed to assemble the Blue Phoenix. The Wings, Talons, Heart and Crown will all be available at different parts of the year.
The Wings are the expression of freedom, removing ourselves from the weight of self doubt in order to reach success. Wings can protect others in the form of taking them under our wing for their wellbeing. The wings are a powerful symbol of transformation into something beautiful yet powerful. The Wings of the Blue Phoenix are an integral piece to the person we are transforming into.
The Heart is the foundation of who we are. If we have no heart we are not brave and can not move forward in times of adversity. If we have no heart, we can not put love into what we are most passionate about. If we have no heart we do not have the capacity to care about others along our journey .If we have no heart, we have no life! The Heart of the Blue Phoenix beats strong and is the lifeline that keeps us moving forward.
The Talon is the showcase of stability and power in what we do. It is the ability to attack our goals with such fierce determination that we increase our odds of success. The Talon also reminds us of the struggles we will encounter when achieving something great and the mobility to adapt to the situation. The Talon of the Blue Phoenix digs in and locks our goals in place as we travel along our journey.
The Crown is responsible for making conscious decisions in our lives in order to achieve something great. The mind sits atop the body signifying the achievement of mind over body. It is the symbol of the royalty, power, honor and victory that resides within all of us. This is often the hardest piece to unlock and it is the last achievement for a reason. For the Blue Phoenix who can conquer their mind lends unlimited possibilities for their future.
Once you achieve all 5 pieces of the Blue Phoenix, you will get a custom tee shirt only available through this program as well as other achievements. If 80% of the team achieves the Blue Phoenix then the entire track team will get a new custom jersey for that outdoor season of club track. Once the season is done you will have to start the journey over for the next year.