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2013 HANDBOOK


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Vision

We believe in healthy lifestyles for young people reflected in the

traditional contests of Native sports.

Purpose

The purpose of the NYO Games Alaska is to promote:

Healthy lifestyles, positive self-esteem, and leadership skills; Appreciation of Alaska Native traditions; Good sportsmanship through friendly athletic competition; Cross cultural understanding

The first NYO Games Alaska, held in the winter of 1971, were conceived

and organized by students attending the Boarding Home Program School

in Anchorage, Alaska. In the first year of competition, twelve schools

participated with student athletes traveling from Sitka and Nome. Since

then, the number of athletes and enthusiasm surrounding the games has

increased as the NYO Games Alaska received state and national

recognition.

Introduction

Our Alaska Native ancestors developed traditional games in order to testand prove these crucial abilities that governed everyday life. Competitionwas created with each other to hone their ability to hunt and fish for dailysurvival in the traditional way of life. The creators of the NYO Gameswanted an opportunity to demonstrate their favorite Native games in thehopes that the people of Alaska would not forget the traditional contestsof their forefathers. This admirable goal is now being realized andwitnessed by more Alaskans than ever before, thanks to the involvementof numerous dedicated volunteers, the attention of the media, and thesu ort of NYO Games Alask s enerous s onsors.

Host

Cook Inlet Tribal Council, Inc. (CITC) is proud to host the NYO Games in

cooperation with communities throughout the state as has been our practice

since 1986. CITC looks forward to continuing the tradition of celebrating the

rich cultural history of Alaska though Native sports. As host, CITC provides

the following services in production of the NYO Games Alaska: schedulingand renting site venues, fundraising; budget development and management,

staff and volunteer services in the planning and production of the Games,

work with the Jr.NYO Games Alaska and Sr.NYO Games Alaska,Games

Advisory Committees; preparation and administration of team and participant

registration, information dissemination to the participating communities and

general public, production of the NYO Games Alaska Manuals, and

maintenance of Games records.

The NYO Games Alaska Venues

Statewide Junior NYO Games Alaska.

For students in grades 1-6. Held for 3 days:

February 15th, 16thand 17th, at Clark Middle School, in Anchorage, Alaska.

Anchorage Senior NYO Team Tryouts

For students in grades 7-12 or who are currentlyenrolledin a GED program

with amaximum age of 19-years-old. Held for 2 days: April 6thand April 7th,

at Clark Middle School, in Anchorage, AK.

When our ancestors had successful hunting or fishing trips theywould return to the village to share how and where they weresuccessful. Survival depended on our ancestors helping eachother. Today, athletes competing in NYO Games carry on thattradition of passing on their knowledge to one another. NativeGames are the only sporting events in the world where athletesfrom different teams help each other to be successful in the gamesand life.


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Statewide Senior NYO Games Alaska.

For students grades 7-12 or who are currently enrolled

in a GED program with amaximum age of 19-years-

old. Held for 3 days: April 25th

, 26th

and 27th

at theDenaina Center in Anchorage, Alaska.

Competition Categories and Games

There is a male and female division for each of the game events, withno

weight class. The traditional Native games in which the participants

compete include the following events:

Statewide Junior NYO Games

1st & 2nd Graders: kneel jump, Eskimo stick pull and seal hop

NOTE: see page 13, 14 for seal hop3rd & 4th Graders: arm pull, two foot high kick and wrist carry

5th & 6th Graders: Alaskan high kick, one foot high kick and scissor

broad jump.

Statewide Senior NYO Games

Toe kick, seal hop, Eskimo stick pull, Indian stick pull, one foot high

kick, two foot high kick, wrist carry, Alaskan high kick, kneel jump, and

one arm reach.

AwardsGold, Silver and Bronze Medals:Awarded to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd placewinners in each event for both the boys and girls.

Individual Trophies:In SNYO Male and Female SportsmanshipSelections as determined by a vote of the Officials and coaches. Male andFemale outstanding athletes are determined by overall points.

Gloria Walker Team Sportsmanship Award:Gloria Walker was activelyinvolved in the games for many years as the NYO coordinator, competitor,

coach and Official with the NYO Games Alaska/ World Eskimo IndianOlympics.

Although Mrs. Walker has passed away, her dedication and love of thetraditional games continues to provide inspiration for youth today.Selection of a Sr.NYO team based on outstanding sportsmanship isdetermined by a vote of the Officials and the coaches (one coach per team).

Team Trophies: Given to the top five Sr.NYO teams, based on thecombined point accumulation of their members. The top five scoringindividuals in each event will acquire points. If a tie occurs between any ofthe top five ranking athletes in an event, each athlete will be awarded thefull points dictated by the placement. If there are less than five athletes inone event, each athlete will be awarded the placement points only. A teamcannot earn more than ten points per event.

Participant Eligibility

1. Students of all traditions may participate in the NYO GamesAlaska; they need not be of Native descent.

2. All athletes must be in good standing at their school/ GED

program. Teams that are not sponsored by their school or district

must provide proof of enrollment in an accredited 7-12 grade

school or GED program.

3.Statewide Junior NYO Games: 1st through 6thgrade(except

Kindergarten) compete in the statewide Junior NYO Games.

Statewide Senior NYO Games:students in grades 7-12, or who arecurrently enrolled in a GED programs (max. age 19) compete in the

statewide Senior NYO Games.

4. For Sr.NYOwe encourage school districts to enter no more than oneteam. We recognize that large districts may enter more than one team.

Also, a tribal council/private school or home schooled students can

enter a team.

5. All teams must be separately named and wear separate uniforms.

6. Junior NYO teams may havethree boysandthree girlscompete per

event. Sr.NYO teams may haveone boyandone girlcompete perevent.


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For Information

For more information regarding NYO Games played traditionally

in your area, please contact the ANCSA regional corporation forthat area. For information regarding NYO Games Alaska contact:

NYO Games Alaska, Cook Inlet Tribal Council at (907) 793-3289.

One free video handbook is available per school or team.

Registration and Event Times

Officials

Officials are selected by Cook Inlet Tribal Councils NYOCoordinator and the Head Officials based on their knowledge of theNative games. Officials are under official contract with CITC andhave undergone the appropriate State and federal backgroundchecks.The duties and responsibilities of the Officials include the following:(1) Decide the winners in each round of competition.

(2) Assist in keeping orderly and correct records of the competition.

3 Oversee t e competition an nsure t e expe ient competion othe games.

(1) Keep score, spot, measure, and call athletes to compete.

(2) Tally results for head Officials certification at the end of each round of

competition.

The NYO Advisory Committee is comprised of team coaches, former athletes

and the NYO Games Alaska coordinator, who is a CITC employee. The

Committee recommends the selection of official game events for NYO Games

Alaska, the rules of conduct, and general suggestions. Recommendations are also

taken from the comment box provided at the events as well as from Officials,scorekeepers, and volunteers.

NYO Advisory Committee

Floor Officials/ Score Keepers are selected by the NYO

Coordinator and the HeadOfficials.Responsibilities include:

5. Event times are subject to change during the competition.

4. Each competitor will be given a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd call.

3. Jr.NYO Coaches may make changes at the registration table one

hour before each event.

2. Sr.NYO Coaches may make necessary changes at the coaches

meeting every morning.

Floor Officials:

1. Coaches will register their teams prior to the games. There will be a

reduce registration fee for the Sr. NYO Games if registered by the

deadlin

(4) Make decisions about each athletes performance and ensure

equitable evaluation of each event.

The Head Officials decision is final during any competition.

Uniforms and Banners

Each team should have its own distinctive uniforms that clearly show the athletes

name and team name. All attire must be appropriate competition athletic wear.

For Sr.NYO, each team should have a banner for the Grand Entry of teams.

Jr.NYO teams may bring one banner to hang in the gym.


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Rules of Conduct

1. All rules are in effect for the entire duration of the NYO Games,

beginning with the Opening Ceremony and concluding at the end of thefinal event the Athletes dance.

2. Athletes, coaches and floor officials are expected to conduct

themselves in a courteous and sportsmanlike manner at all NYO

events. This includes readiness for competition at scheduled times

and remaining for the completion of the games to support other

athletes.

3. Any inappropriate conduct by NYO athletes, coaches and officials -especially the use of profanity or horseplay -- may be grounds for

expulsion from competition.

4. No headphones/IPODS/ cell phonesare allowed on the floor during

competitions. The athletes must be able to hear announcements, their

names being called, and directions from the officials and Officials.

5. All tobacco usage (chewing and smoking) must occur outside the

facility and comply with all Municipal, State, Federal laws and building

requirements.

6. NYO GAMES ALASKA IS A DRUG, ALCOHOL &WEAPONS FREE EVENT.

General Safety Awareness

All teams are responsible for their own accommodations, food and

transportation while attending the NYO Games in Anchorage. Airlines and

hotels will often offer discounts, so please call the NYO Coordinator at 907

793-3289 or go on line at www.citci.orgfor more up to date information.

Ground transportation in Anchorage is available through the public transit

system. For more information about the People Mover bus schedules, call

(907) 343-6543. Other ground transportation includes car rentals and taxi

services.

Tie Breaking

Report all unsafe behavior to coaches, or officials; all accidents or injuries tothe nurse on duty at the events.

The most important responsibility of the officials is to ensure the safetyof the athletes. Safety becomes crucial in many of the events becauseeven the smallest mistake can bring serious consequences.

Accommodations and Transportation

One-Foot High Kick, Two-Foot High Kick, Alaskan High Kick , One

Hand Reach, and Toe Kick

If two or more athletes in the top five places miss at the same height on their

final kick, the athlete who has the least number of misses will be determined

the winner. If the athletes have the same number of misses, then the athlete

who has the first miss at the lowest height will take the lower place. I f the

athletes have the same number of misses and their misses are at the sameheight, the athletes will have a kick-off. Athletes will kick-off 1 inch

higher/ further than the last successful kick. The athlete who has the least

number of misses at the kick-off height/ distance will be determined the

winner.

Kneel Jump and Scissor Broad Jump

If a tie occurs between athletes in the top five places the athlete who

jumped the next greatest distance on his/ her attempt will be given the

higher placement.


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JUNIOR NYO Coaches:Attention J UNIOR NYO Coaches

2013 JUNIOR NYO Games Alaska

February 15th, 16thand 17th

Clark Middle School,

150 Bragaw StreetAnchorage, Alaska 99508

Group and individual registration forms must be received byFebruary 4thto prepare for continued growth; we have limited the number of

participants tothree boysandthree girlsper event, per school. We recommend hosting a preliminary competition in your school or community to

narrow the participants to the top three. Please note that we have separate JNY O & SNYO registration forms and now use a similar form for each

competition. If you need more copies, please refer to our website:www.citci.org. Each teammust provide frontal name tagsfor athletes and

coaches at all times.

Attention SENI OR NYO Coaches2013 SENIOR NYO Games Alaska

April 25th, 26th, and 27thDenaina CenterAnchorage, AK

Group and individual registration forms must be received byApril 15th, for early registration. If your team is not sponsored by a school or district,

each member of your team must provide proof that they are enrolled in a 7-12 grade school or a GED program. To prepare for continued growth,

we have limited the number of participants toone boyandone girl per event, per school. We recommend hosting a preliminary competition in your

school or community to narrow the participants to the top athletes. Please note that we have separate Junior NYO & Senior NYO registration

forms. You can fax in your forms to 907 793-3290. If you need more copies, please refer to our website:www.citci.org. Keep referring to our

website for any updated information on the coaches meeting and dance. Lastly, each team must provide frontal name tags for athletes and coaches

at all times.

The early registration fee will be $300 per team for the 2013 season. Late registration is $350 per team. Teams that are under five athletes the fee

will be $150. Late registration will be $175. Please send a check to Cook Inlet Tribal Council with your team registration or pay online meeting.Each Team will be responsible for parking in and around the Denaina Center, please refer to our website:www.citci.org Water will be provided

for the athletes.

Attention ANCHORAGE TRY-OUTCoaches:

April 6th and April 7th at Begich Middle SchoolTeam registrations are due byMarch 25th. There is no limit to the number of athletes schools can send to the Anchorage Tryouts. The first and secondplace athletes will form two teams to compete at the Statewide Senior NYO Games.


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2013 JUNIOR NYO Games AlaskaSchedule of Events

*The times below are tentative and are Subject to change

*Friday, February 15: 5th & 6th grade students

1:00-2:00pm Registration, all coaches/parents check-in at table in the Multi-Purpose Room

2:00pm Welcome

2:30pm Alaskan High K ick & Awards

4:30pm Scissor Broad J ump & Awards

6:30pm One Foot High K ick & Awards

*Saturday, February 16: 3rd & 4th grade students

9:00am Registration, all coaches/parents check-in at table in Multi-Purpose Room

10:00am Welcome

10:15am Two Foot High K ick & Awards

12:15pm Arm Pull & Awards

2:15pm Wrist Carry & Awards (Demo Before)

*Sunday, February 17: 1st & 2nd grade students

9:00am Registration, all coaches/parents check-in at table in Multi-Purpose Room

10:00am Welcome

10:15am Kneel J ump & Awards

12:30pm Eskimo Stick Pull & Awards

2:30pm Seal Hop & Awards (See pages 13 and 14 for more information)


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2013 SENIOR NYO Games AlaskaSchedule of Events

(Subject to change)Thursday, April 2510:30 a.m. Registration11:30 a.m. Coaches Meeting1 p.m. Opening Ceremonies2 p.m. Kneel J ump & Awards3:30 p.m. Wrist Carry & Awards5:30 p.m. Alaskan High K ick & Awards

Friday, April 269 a.m. Coaches Meeting10:30 a.m. Eskimo Stick Pull & Awards12:30 p.m. Celebration of High School Graduates1 p.m.1:30 p.m. Cultural/Entertainment Performance TBA1:30 p.m. Toe K ick & Awards3:30 p.m. One-Hand Reach & Awards5:30 p.m. Two-foot High K ick & Awards7:30 p.m. Cultural/entertainment by Medicine Dream

Saturday, April 279 a.m. Coaches Meeting

10 a.m. Indian Stick Pull & AwardsNoon Pilot Bread Recipe Contest winners announced12:1512:30 p.m. Cultural/Entertainment performance TBA12:30 p.m. One-Foot High K ick & Awards3 p.m. Seal Hop & Awards5 p.m. Alaska Native Dance performances & Closing Ceremonies710 p.m. NYO Athlete Dance at Denaina Center (for NYO athletes only)


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The 2013 NYO Games Alaska events are:

Statewide J unior NYO Games:

Friday; 5th & 6th Graders: Alaskan high kick, one foot high kick and scissor broadjumpSaturday; 3rd & 4th Graders: two foot high kick, Arm Pull and wrist carry(Coaches orParents will carry athletes)Sunday; 1st & 2nd Graders: kneel jump, Eskimo stick pull and seal hop

Statewide Senior NYO Games:

Toe kick, seal hop, Eskimo stick pull, Indian stick pull, two foot high kick, wrist

carry, Alaskan high kick, one foot high kick, kneel jump, and one hand reach

The following pages are step by step instructions of the above mentioned games. We recognize that there are many different ways thesegames are played throughout Alaska; however we will be judging based on the following instructions.The following

Also, we have added brief histories of each game. These histories were collected by University of Alaska Anchorage students enrolled in aninternship with Cook Inlet Tribal Councils NYO Games Alaska. Again, we recognize that there are many different historical reasons foreach game. These histories reflect the traditional knowledge of the persons interviewed.

To assist coaches and athletes, NYO Games Alaska now offers a Video Handbook. This video covers the 2005-2010 and is free to each

school or team by calling (907) 793-3289. The 2013 NYO Handbook will only be available on the CITC web sitewww.citci.org


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wo Foot High Kick

Each athlete must jump off the ground with both feet simultaneously. He/she will then kick the ball with both feet, land with both feet andmaintain his/her balance. The ball does not have to be hit with both feet as long as both feet and heels are parallel and together. Both feet

must hit the floor at the same time when landing. Hopping on both feet simultaneously is okay when attaining balance. TheJr. NYOstarting height is24" for the girls and30" for the boys TheSr. NYOstarting height is42" for the girls and50" for the boys. Each athletewill be allowed three attempts at each height. The ball will be raised in increments of 4" after each round. There will be a1 minutetimelimit set for each kick in the preliminary rounds. When three (3) athletes remain, or at the discretion of the head official, the ball will thenbe raised in 1 increments. When three (3) or less athletes remain there will be a three (3) minute time limit set for each kick during thefinal round. The winner will be the athlete who successfully kicks the ball at the highest measured competition height. In the event of a tiesee tie breaking rules on page four (4). When the athletes leg(s) bend at the knee, it will be considered an attempt to kick the ball. Practicejumps will not be allowed during actual competition. The athlete can spot check the height by jumping up and down in front of the ball(without bending the knees) before the actual jump is attempted. Bare feet, mukluks or shoes are allowed.

Elders report that the two foot high kick was done to communicate a successful or unsuccessful catch after hunting in the Spring.


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One Foot High Kick

Each athlete must jump off the ground with both feet simultaneously, kick the ball with one foot, land with the same kicking foot andmaintain balance/control. Hopping on one foot is allowed while attaining balance. Landing on both feet, landing on the opposite foot, or

falling will be counted as a missed attempt. TheJr. NYO starting height will be36 for the girls and48 for the boys. TheSr. NYOstarting height will be46 for the girls and56 for the boys. Each athlete will be allowed three attempts at each height. The ball will beraised in increments of 4" inches after each round. There will be a1 minutetime limit set for each kick in the preliminary rounds. Whenthree (3) athletes remain, or at the discretion of the head official, the ball will then be raised in 1 increments. When three (3) or lessathletes remain there will be a three (3) minute time limit set for each kick during the final round. The winner will be the athlete whosuccessfully kicks the ball at the highest measured competition height. In the event of a tie see tie breaking rules on page four (4). Whenthe athletes leg(s) bend at the knee, it will be considered an attempt to kick the ball. Practice jumps will not be allowed during actualcompetition. The athlete can spot check the height by jumping up and down in front of the ball (without bending the knees) before theactual jump is attempted. Bare feet, mukluks or shoes are allowed.

Barbara Fratis of Barrow, remembers stories of the One Foot High Kick signaling a successful hunt.


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Alaskan High Kick

To prepare for the kick, the athlete will sit on the floor facing the ball. The athlete balances on either the right or left foot while reachingacross the torso to hold the other foot with the opposing hand. Leaning back on the hand opposite the balancing foot, the athlete thrusts the

balancing foot upward, kicks the ball, lands on the same foot and maintains balance. No double kicks are allowed. Y ou may balance onyour palm, fingers or knuckles. The athlete must take-off and land on the same side of his/her body. Athletes cannot move their hand offthe floor. Once the athletes kicking foot is off the floor, it is counted as an attempt. Practice jumps will not be allowed during actualcompetition. TheJr. NYO starting height for the girls is24 and30" for the boys. TheSr.NYO starting height for the girls is36 and42" for the boys. Each athlete will be allowed three attempts at each height. The ball will be raised in increments of 4" inches after each round.There will be a1 minutetime limit set for each kick in the preliminary rounds. When three (3) athletes remain or at the discretion of thehead official the ball will then be raised in 1 inch increments. When three (3) or less athletes remain there will be a three (3) minute timelimit set for each kick during the final round. The winner will be the athlete who successfully kicks the ball at the highest measuredcompetition height. In the event of a tie see tie breaking rules on page four (4). Bare feet, mukluks or shoes are allowed.

Nicole Johnston of Nome, an accomplished athlete, coach, and Official, shares that the Alaskan High Kick was played inside in the winter to helpdevelop coordination, upper body strength, and concentration.


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Wrist Carry

To begin, the athlete sits on the floor at a marked starting point. The stick carriers will place the stick in front of the athlete. The athletewill then place their wrist (right or left) in a hook position around the middle of the stick, and with the other hand grip with thumbwrapped around the forearm. The athletes wrist must remain free from obstruction, his/her face or free handcannot touch the stick or beused as added support to the carrying hand. The athlete has1 minuteto be lifted or to make an attempt before being disqualified. Theathlete may choose any appropriate sitting position, but the event is most commonly executed in a cross-legged position. Two people willcarry the athlete on a stick that is 48 inches long, and 1 5/16 inches in diameter. Each athlete will be given one try to go his/her farthestdistance around a marked track. The measurement will begin at the back of the rump and end when any part of the body touches the floor.All measurements will be to the inch. The wrist carry is a team effort for Sr. NYO. The carriers can either walk in a fast pace, run, orgo a pace that is comfortable for the contestant, so remember to practice together. Jr. NYO carriers are parents/coaches and walk at apace (1 step per second) set by the official. No jewelry, tape, braces, etc. can be worn.

Donna Elliot of Bethel, a long time NY O participant and Official, says the wrist carry shows the significance of a successful hunt and

traditionally tests the strength and endurance of hunters and appreciation for the animal giving itself.


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Girls Seal Hop

Note:J r.NYO Boyshave the same body position as the girls seal hop.

The event starts with six to eight athletes in each heat and one (1) Official for each athlete. Each athlete will be in a push-up position

with her arms straight, palms down flat. The athlete must remain in this position and hop across the floor on their hands and toes only.

The rumpmust not be at a higher position than the shoulders at any time. All athletes shall begin upon a signal given by the head

Official. The winner is the athlete who travels the farthest distance, without stopping. Distances will be measured to the inch. Both of

theathletes fingertips must cross the designated line, and then as the athlete turns 180 degrees, the athlete needs to maintain a

continual hop while completing the turn. The athlete will be given two verbal warnings to correct their form, on the third infraction the

athlete will be stopped by a touch on their shoulder. Athletes will be stopped for pausing and restarting or touching the knees/stomach

onto the floor. Athletes must not move from the spot where they stop before the Official measures the distance.

Long ago hunters would use the seal hop as a way to look like a seal moving across the ice in order to get closer to the seal


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Boys Seal Hop

NOTE; Sr.NYO boys only

The event starts with six to eight athletes in each heat, and one (1) Official for each athlete. Each athlete will be in a lowered push-upposition, elbows bent, and tucked close to the body with their first knuckles down. The hand must have the fingers curled down under sothat the athlete is supported by the heal of the hand and the first knuckles. The athlete must remain in this position and hop across the floor

on his hands and toes only. All athletes shall begin upon a signal given by the head Official. The winner is the athlete who travels thefarthest distance without stopping. Distance will be measured to the inch. Both of the athletes first knuckles must hit the designatedline, and then as the athlete turns 180 degrees, the athlete needs to maintain a continual hop while completing the turn.The athlete will

be given two verbal warnings to correct their form, on the third infraction the athlete will be stopped by a touch on their shoulder. Athletes will

be stopped for pausing and restarting or touching their knees/stomach onto the floor. Athletes must not move from the spot where they stop

before the Official measures the distance.

Phillip Blanchett, originally of Bethel who has played, coached, and officiated NYO games, shared that the Seal Hop is a variation of theInuit Knuckle Hop. This is a game of endurance and stamina; reflected sneaking up on a seal on the ice.


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Scissor Broad J ump

This event requires athletes to make four continuous hops/steps without losing their balance. Athletes will have three (3) attempts to achieve their

longest jump. The winner will be the one who jumps the farthest distance. In the event of a tie, see tie breaking rules on page (4). Measurements

will be taken to the inch from the heel of the foot closest to the starting line. Athletes can use shoes, mukluks or bare feet. There is a1 minute

time limit. The sequence of hops/steps is as follows:Step 1: Starting from a standing position, with both feet parallel, athletes will jump forwardsimultaneously off both feet.

Step 2: Land on one foot. Either foot is acceptable.

Step 3: Keeping forward momentum, swing the free leg behind the leg that was landed on and shift your weight to it so that the foot you

landed on is now free. Note: When crossing your leg behind the landing leg, do not swing or move your body to one side and make sure to

maintain forward momentum. Y ou must show your cross-over around the leg you land on, not just behind the foot. No double pump of the knee.

Keep shoulders square.

Step 4: Jump forward with the free foot.

Step 5: Then jump forward to a two (2) foot landing position. The body must be facing forward when landing. Do not move either foot and if

any part of the body touches the floor it will counted as a scratch in the attempt. Movementmust be continued throughout the entire jump.

Stopping will result in that attempt being considered a scratch.

Paul J. Paul of Kipnuk shares that it is a game to practice balance needed when jumping on ice and to keep warm.


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Eskimo Stick Pull

The two athletes begin by sitting on the floor facing each other with the soles of their feet touching. Athletes can use bare feet, mukluks or shoes

(tied). Both athletes must have their feet parallel and together with the knees bent at a 45 degree angle. A stick, 20 inches long and 1 inches in

diameter, is placed above their toes. Each athlete starts by gripping the stick with his/her hands. The grip of the hands must be positioned so that

palms are facing the floor. All jewelry, sports tape, etc. must be removed before each pull. Grip position on the stick will alternate after eachround of competition. Once the pulling begins, the athletes may not change their grip or re-grip the stick. Each athlete tries to pull his/her

opponent steadily towards him/her without jerking. If the Official sees the athlete re-grip or jerk while pulling, the other athlete will win that

round. An athlete will lose the round if they allow themselves to be pulled over by their opponent, release their grip with one or both hands, or

allows themselves to fall sideways. If both athletes pull each other sideways at the same time, the athletes will re-start the pull. The athlete who

wins 2 out of 3 attempts will be declared the winner of the match. A coin toss will determine the grip of the third pull is needed. Double

elimination brackets will be used for the competition. For safety purposes, arm braces, casts, and jewelry are prohibited. Make sure that all

spotters are in place and not in the way of the pullers or the stick. Spotters should place their feet against the sides of the athletes feet/ankles and

the sides of the athletes torsos.

Glen Solomon of Anaktuuvik Pass shares that this game is practice for pulling seals out of the ice.


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Kneel J ump

Athletes start in a kneeling position. Sitting on their heels, with feet and toes flat on the floor, the athlete leaps forward from a kneeling position.While in the kneeling position, the athlete can move their body up and down; swinging their arms to gain momentum. The athletes must land on

both feet simultaneously, without movement. The athletemust remain where they landuntil the Official measures the length of their jump.

The landing must be controlled with no other part of the body touching the floor. The winner will be the athlete who jumps the farthest distance.

In the event of a tie, see tie breaking rules on page (4). The measurement will be taken to the inch from the heel closest to the starting line.

Athletes will lineup in a row to make each of their three attempts. Athletes will have1 minuteto make an attempt at each jump. No kneepads

will be allowed. Mukluks, gym shoes or bare feet are acceptable.

Terenty Fratis of Barrow recalls the Kneel Jump as a game to strengthen the leg muscles for jumping from ice to ice and also for lifting deadanimals when hunting.


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Arm Pull (J NYO)

Two athletes sit on the floor facing each other with one leg over and one leg under their opponents legs. Using the arm on the same side

of the leg that is over the opponents leg, the athletes will lock arms at the inside of the elbow. The free hand is placed on the opponentsankle or foot. On a signal from the floor official they begin pulling straight back with no jerking, re-gripping or twisting. The athlete mustpull their opponents arm straight or pull them over to them. The second round they alternate arm and leg positions. At no time can theathletes pulling arm rest or touch their knee or leg during the pull. Athletes will be warned for jerking, twisting or their arm touching theirknee or leg. Athletes who re-grip or let go of their opponents ankle or foot, will lose that round. You must win 2 out of the 3 rounds towin the match. In the event of a tie, the official will flip a coin to determine which arm will be pulled with for the final round. This is adouble elimination event. All jewelry, sports tape, clothing, etc. must be removed from the arms. There is no weight class.

Tommy Bayayok of Bethel tells us the arm pull was played to test your strength.


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One Hand Reach

Athletes must balance their body on one arm in a squat position. The athlete may balance on the palm, knuckles or bridged hand. Once balance has

been established, the athlete shall reach up with their free hand and touch the ball. Once they touch the ball they must bring their free hand down to the

floor and show balance without any portion of their body (except their hands) touching the floor. Control must be demonstrated.The Sr.NYO

height shall begin at42 for the girls and46 for the boys. Each athlete will be allowed three attempts at each height. The ball will be raised inincrements of 4" inches after each round. There will be a1 minutetime limit set for each reach in the preliminary rounds. When three (3)athletes remain or at the discretion of the head official the ball will then be raised in 1 inch increments. When three (3) or less athletes remainthere will be a three (3) minute time limit set for each reach during the final round. The winner will be the athlete who successfully touches theball at the highest measured competition height. In the event of a tie see tie breaking rules on page four (4). WRIST BANDS, GUARDS, etc. willnot be allowed.


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Indian Stick Pull

Brian Walker of Anvik, former Team Alaska Dene coach, shares that this Dene game represents grabbing a slippery salmon. It develops hand and armstrength.

Start:Two athletes stand upright, next to each other, facing opposite directions. The stand in a staggered position, placing their inside foot next to

the outside of their opponents inside foot. Intentional body contact of any kind is not allowed. The inside hand will be the pulling hand. The outside

hand usually rests against the hip or the small of the back, but is not required. The stick is placed evenly between the opponents. Each opponent

then grips the stick behind the center line.

Movement: Once the stick is set by the official and the athletes have gripped the stick, the athletes cannot initiate any movement of the hand, until

the official says go. On the signal to start, each athlete starts, attempting the pull the stick out of their opponents hand. During the competition, the

stick cannot be raised any higher than the tallest opponents shoulder. Intentional body contact is not allowed. Jerking, twisting or turning the stick

will be allowed. Feet must remain in place on the floor. Movement of the feet will result in the player losing that pull. Each athlete will be given

two warnings (throughout the entire competition) to correct form, on the third infraction, the athlete will lose that pull.Attempts:The competition consists of a best of three (3)pulls. If necessary, the third pull is determined by the flip of a coin.

Scoring:The winner of a pull is declared when the stick is pulled from the hand of the opponent or if held past the hip for 10 seconds.

Competition Format: Double elimination format. Initial pairs determined by draw.

Equipment:The stick is a hardwood dowel that can be gripped comfortably. The stick is approximately 12" long and 1 in diameter at the center

and tapered to approximately 1/2" diameter at each end. The center point of the stick is marked with a notch or line. The stick is to be greased with

Crisco type lard to make it tougher to grip. Athletes must use their bare hands.


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Toe Kick

Start from a standing position behind a line, jumping simultaneously with both feet together over the stick, tapping the stick with both feet between

the tips of the toes and balls of the feet, moving it backwards evenly, before landing. After the stick has been successfully hit, the athlete must land

in front of the original position of the stick and maintain balance, by hopping on both feet at the same time. The goal is to tap the stick farthest away

from the starting line. Officials are placed on the floor to get the best view of both feet. Starting distance for boys is48 inches and34 inches for

girls. The diameter of the stick is 1 inch and the length is 12 inches. Each athlete will be allowed three attempts at each distance. The stickwill be moved in increments of 4" inches away from the start line after each round. There will be a1 minutetime limit set for each kick in thepreliminary rounds. When three (3) athletes remain or at the discretion of the head official the stick will then be moved in 1 inch increments.When three (3) or less athletes remain there will be a three (3) minute time limit set for each kick during the final round. The winner will bethe athlete who successfully kicks the stick at the farthest measured competition distance. In the event of a tie, see tie breaking rules on pagefour (4). Unsuccessful attempts include; uneven feet while tapping, hitting the stick with only one foot, missing the stick completely, or landing onthe stick after the kick

Shelia Randazzo of Shishmaref shares that Toe Kick teaches individuals to be light on their feet, like when jumping from ice patch to ice patch.


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Sample Score Sheets

This score sheet is used for seal hop and wrist- carry.

This score sheet is used for scissor broad jump and kneel jump.

Double elimination brackets are used for scoring the Eskimo stick pull, Indian

Stick Pull and Arm Pull. Final matches will determine the 1st-5th place winners.Once an athlete loses 2 rounds, they are out of the competition.

This score sheet is used for the kicking events and the one hand reach.

=a hit =a miss

Scorekeeper

Team First Name Last Name Height 60 Height 64

ANC Mary John

Scorekeeper

Team First Name Last Name 1st Jump 2ndJump 3rd Jump Place

Nome Mary John 34 1/4 35 37 3/4

Scorekeeper

Team First Name Last Name Distance Place

Wasilla Mary John 59 6 1/4


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2012 J UNIOR NYO Games Alaska Results

Alaska HighKick

Girls Team Distance Boys Team Distance

1st Kiriena Afonin Houston 54 2 misses 1s Portor Schachle Machetanz 62

2n Skylar Madel Larson 54 3 misses 2n Orlin Gologergen Nome 60

3r Heather Lincoln Lake Otis 54 5 misses 3r Jarin Miller Kenaitze 54" 0 misses4t Arianna Smith Gladys Jung 53 0 misses 4t Jackson Peters Larson 54" 1 miss5t Brianna Sherer Gladys Jung 52 1 miss 5t Garrett Nevells Chugach

Optional54" 1 miss

One Foot HighKick


1st

Briell Freeman Alpenglow 75" 1s

Chase Chythlook Girdwood 82"2n Misty Agoff Nome 72" 2 misses 2n Porter Schachle Machetaz 79"3r Teeana Nicholl Larson 72 3 misses 3r Dennis Gerasimyuk Meadow

Lakes72" 1 miss

4t Olivia Davles MeadowLakes

70" 1 miss 4t Damon Oscar Gladys Jung 72" 2 misses

5t Mychan Havell ANCCS 70" 2 misses 5t Reuben Anderson Ninilchik 72" 4 misses5t Ahrianna Smith Alpenglow 70" 2 misses

Scissor Broad

J ump


1st Olivia Davles MeadowLakes

23' 4" 1s Porter Schachle Machetanz 24' 4 3/4"

2n Emily Pomrenke Nome 23' 3 1/2" 2n Damon Oscar Glady's Jung 23' 11 1/2"3r Jasmine Woods Clark 23' 3/4" 3r Jared Vitug Government

Hill22' 11 1/4"

4t Tacler Brunette Nome 21' 5 1/2" 4t Jared Brown GovernmentHill

22' 9

5t Helen Leinberger AyaprunElitnaurvik

20' 10 1/4" 5t Harrison Moore Nome 22 4


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Two FootHigh Kick


1s Marcy Van Buskirk Meadow Lakes 53" 1st Mehkai Rich Kenaitze 60"

2

n

KristinaGerasimyuk Meadow Lakes 49" 2

n

Kaden Ketchum Machetanz 55" 2 misses

3r Alex Labrm Alpenglow 46" 3r Chase Schachle Machetanz 55" 5 misses4t Claire Robinson Larson 44" 1 miss 4t Tucker Crogun Meadow

Lakes52" 2 misses

5t Jordan Rider Machetanz 44" 5misses

5t Hunter Hayes Machentanz 52" 5 misses

Leg Wrestle Girls Team Distance Boys Team Distance1s Macy Van Buskirk Meadow Lakes 1st Ernie Emokidi Muldoon

2

n

Korina Forlova Larson 2

n

Conor O'Farrell O'Malley3r Ryan Knue Susitna 3r Eli Baird MeadowLakes

4t Elena Schuster ChugachOptional

4t Justin Davis Firelake

5t Natashya White Willow Crest 5t Liam Miller Kenaitze

Wrist Carry Girls Team Distance Boys Team Distance1s Trilliam Kell Chickaloon 57' 4'' 1st Max Wanser Meadow

Lakes85' 4 1/2''

2n

Aisha Jenkins ANCCS 42' 2n

Andrew Wilson Kenaitze 67' 1''3r Bella Acuna Government

Hill40' 10 1/4'' 3r Jaren Carle Ocean View 61' 10''

4t Josey Schachle Machetanz 39' 1 1/4" 4t Tristen Pendergrass Machetanz 50' 5 3/4''5t Kamila Kramer Ocean View 34' 4 1/2" 5t Mekhai Rich Kenaitze 46' 2''


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Seal Hop Girls Team Distance Boys Team Distance1st Mia Weiss Machetanz 173' 7''

NEW STATERECORD!

1s Jack Lerch Ravenwood 51' 10''

2n Trinity

Pendergrass

Machetanz 53' 5 3/4'' 2n Braxton Whitehead Machetanz 50' 7 1/2''

3r Leila Kell Chickaloon 49' 3 1/4'' 3r Tommy Cronin Seward 48' 6 1/2''4t Andrea Apthrup Meadow Lake 46' 2 1/2'' 4t Eric Preboski Meadow

Lakes47' 7''

5t Layla Alexie Seward 38' 9 1/4'' 5t Jake Harris GovernmentHill

47' 3''

Kneel J ump Girls Team Distance Boys Team Distance1st Layla Alexie Seward 21 1/2'' 1s Braxton Whitehead Machetanz 27''2n Sarah Haube Seward 20 3/4'' 2n Wyatt Erwin Chickaloon 24 3/4''3r Alyssa Clark Machetanz 20'' 3r Nathan Crocker Girdwood 23 1/2''4t Trinity

PendergrassMachetanz 18 3/4'' 4t Pike Peterson Girdwood 22 1/2''

5t Cassidy Williams Eagle River 17'' 5t Beau Brown ChugachOptional

21 1/2''

Eskimo StickPull


1st TahereiBaumgartner

Lake Otis 1s Zach Scanlan Ravenwood

2n Christina Tastie URSA Minor 2n Colin Minnik Meadow Lake3r Bailey

BrunnhoelzlFonteras 3r Rhys Allen Fonteras

4t Ella Dale McGrath 4t Jack Bartlett Bowman5t Akina Pasa Machetanz 5t Bearyn Lucy Girdwood


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2012 SENIOR NYO Games Alaska Results

Wrist Carry Boys Team Distance Girls Team Distance

1st Daniel Miller Dillingham 593 4-1/2 1st Jorden Lisac Dillingham 373 4-1/2

2nd Jacob McNulty Mat-Su B 488 1/2 2nd Samantha Ishnook SWRSD 307

3rd Aaron Ulroan Chevak 481 7-1/2 3rd Amanda Burke Su Valley 282

4thSolomon Nashookpuk

Pt. Hope 469 4th Rizalie Rollin Unalaska 259 8

5th David Chagluak LKSD 424 9 5th Elena Evan LKSD LKSD

Kneel J ump Boys Team Distance Girls Team Distance

1st Austin Sumdum Anch B 61-3/4 1st Apaay Campbell BSSD 50-1/2

2nd Dylan Magnusen Unalaska 60 2nd Kendell Dray Dillingham 44-1/2

3rd Yako McCarr LKSD 57-1/2 3rd Jordan Kashatok LKSD 44-1/4

4th Steven Ahvakana Anch A 53-1/2 4th Autumn Ridley Anch A 43-1/4

5th Martin Gardiner Dillingham 51-1/2 5th Molly Norback MEHS 41-1/4

Team Sportsmanship Award

Team Whitehorse Yukon, 1984Aleutian Region team, 1985Nome team, 1986Matanuska Susitna team, 1987LKSD team, 1988Dillingham team, 1994Unalaska team, 1995Anchorage team, 2001Kodiak team, 1989,90,91,92,93,96,97,98,99,00,02

Kenaitze team, 2003, 04, 05Valdez team, 2006, 07, 08, 09, 11, 12Bering Straits School District, 2010

Gloria Walker Team Sportsmanship Award: Valdez

Top Overall Female Athlete: Autumn Ridley Anchorage A

Top Overall Male Athlete: Andrew Demientieff Anchorage A

Outstanding Coach: Karl Clark - Dillingham

Female Sportsmanship Award: Autumn Ridley Anchorage A

Male Sportsmanship Award: Forest Strick Mat-su B

Best Banner: Dillingham

Top Five Teams: Points

1st

Anchorage A 432nd LKSD 413rd Dillingham 334th Bering Straits 225th Mat-su A 20


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Two Foot High Kick Boys Team Distance Gir ls Team Distance

1st Andrew Demientieff Anch A 94 0m 1st Autumn Ridley Anch A 752nd Austin Sumdum Anch B 94 1m 2nd Tahnee Esparza BSSD 73

3rd Kevin Brown LKSD 90 1m 3rd Frederika Schaefer Mat-Su A 67 0m

4th Stuart Towaruk BSSD 90 3m 4th Kendall Dray Dillingham 67 1 m

5th Donovan Phil lips MEHS 90 6m 5th Teresa Korn McGrath 66 2m

Indian Stick Pull Boys Team Girls Team

1st Mike McCain Valdez 1st Olivia Shields Anch B

2nd Randy Standifer Tebughah 2nd Deborah Hersrud NWABSD

3rd Forest Strick Mat-Su A 3rd Summer Ulroan Chevak

4th Charles Teter Lathrop 4th Christina Glenzel KPNYO5th Deniel Ballais Mat-Su B 5th Lori Paul LKSD

One Foot High Kick Boys Team Height Gir ls Team Height

1st Stuart Towaruk BSSD 112 1st Marian Wamsley Valdez **92

2nd Jens Irelan Nome 106 2nd Autumn Ridley Anch A 87

3rd Andrew Demientieff Anch A 104 3rd Tahnee Esparza BSSD 82

4th William Byrd Mat-Su A 104 1m 4th Jordan Lisac Dillingham 80

5th Donovan Phil lip MEHS 104 2m 5th Ashley Apangolook Mat-Su A 79

Seal Hop Boys Team Distance Gir ls Team Distance

1st Michael Kanuk Nenana 139 5 1st Dajan Treder Anchorage A 160 9-1/4

2nd Derrick Black Galena 133 9-1/2 2nd Teresa Korn McGrath 128 4-3/4

3rd Fabian Pete LYSD 121 3-3/4 3rd Kristin Smeaton Dillingham 126 9-1/4

4th Eddie Chuckwurk LKSD 120 4th Haley OBrien Bethel 123 9-1/4

5th Wigberto Gonzalez Mat-Su A 118 11 5th Megan Friday LKSD 118 5-3/4

*Tied Record *New NYO Record **New World Record/Tied World Record


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Eskimo Stick Pull Boys Team Distance Girls Team Distance

1st Dalton Beatie Mat-Su A 1st Marian Wamsley Valdez2nd Travis Tunguing SWRSD 2nd Mesa Rohrer Gilson

3rd Jaylin Prince MEHS 3rd Shalisa F. Anch B

4th Conner McConnell Unalaska 4th Amber Shields Anch A

5th Johnathan Wilson Kenaitze 5th Kaity Wassillie BBSD

Toe Kick Boys Team Distance Girls Team Distance

1st Michael Charles LKSD 90 1st Raven Phillips Aniak *76

2nd Chris Lindbo Anch A 85 2nd Renee Romer MEHS 58 3m/50

3rd Michael Kanuk Nenana 84 3rd Alecia Egoak LKSD 58 4m/50

4th Kevin Horton Mat-Su A 76 2m 4th Jonisha Wilson BSSD 58 6m/385th Forest Strick Mat-Su B 76 3m 5th Rebekah Sawers LYSD 58 8m/50

One Hand Reach Boys Team Distance Gir ls Team Distance

1st Jeremy Andrew LKSD65

1st Revie Tony LKSD 59

2nd Dennis Willson Dillingham 64 2nd Brittany Akaran MEHS 58 0 m

3rd Douglas Krukoff Unalaska 63 3rd Kristen Smeaton Dillingham 58 1 m

4th Andrew Demientieff Anch A 62 0m 4th Rebecca Brink BRHS 54 1 m @ 54

5th Vance Gregory MEHS62 1m

5th Chelsea Morrow Burchell 54 1 m @ 50

Alaskan High K ick Boys Team Distance Girls Team Distance1st Yako McCarr LKSD *93 1st Autumn Ridley Anch A **822nd Andrew Demientieff Anch A 90 2nd Kaley Rolf Dillingham 77

3rd Daniel Adams Mat-Su A 86 3rd Chinace Egoak LKSD 73

4th Austin Sumdum Anch B 86 4th Raven Phillips Aniak 68

5th Everdan Sugabo Unalaska 84 5th Tahnee Esparza BSSD 68

*Tied Record *New NYO Record **New World Record/Tied World Record


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Statewide Records

Kneel Jump Eleanor Mattias LKSD 1993 53 Mark Kassaiuli LKSD 2011 66 New Record

Two Foot High Kick Alice Strick Wasilla 2011 78 Joint World Record

Brian Randazzo Jr Anchorage A 2011 101 New Record

One Hand Reach Sophie OConnell Dillingham 2003 62

Bernard Clark Mat-Su A 2011 69 Joint World Record

One Foot High Kick Miriam Wamsley Valdez 2012 92 New Record

John Miller III Barrow 2003 114Tim Field NWABSD 2009 114

Seal Hop Dajan Treder Anchorage A 2012 160 9 New Record

Calvin Bell Nome 2009 171 5

Scissor Broad Jump Angelica Whitley SWRS 2005 28 9

Alan Velasco 36 6

Wrist Carry Lyndsey Merculief Anchorage 2006 662 4

Troy Lockwood BSSD 2009 611 4

Alaskan High Kick Autumn Ridley Anchorage 2012 82 New Record

Andrew White LKSD 2009 93

Yako McCarr LKSD 2010 93 Tied Record

Toe Kick Raven Phillips Aniak 2012 76 New Record

George Curran 1980 92

*Names in red signify records held over 10 years


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