GraysonHigh School
Track and Field
Handbook
2008
GHS Track and Field, Inc.
P.O. Box 173
Grayson, Georgia 30017
GraysonHigh SchoolTrack and Field Booster Club
To our student athletes, parents, and supporters:
Whether you are a returning family or new to our program, we want to welcome you to the 2008 Grayson High School Track and Field Program. Here is a recap of what we did last season:
Girls’ 2007 Highlights
- 2nd place Bartow Jenkins Invitational
- 3rd place Collins Hill Icebreaker
- 2nd place Disney Showcase
- CountyChampionships Runner Up
- 2nd place Brookwood Relays
- 2nd place Shiloh Relays
- Region 8-AAAAA Runner up
- 8th in state with the following individuals competing: Meredith White, Mandi Tennyson, Michaela Green, Manyi Ati, Heather Carter, Taren White, Kara Ashley Dobbs, Chelsea Switzer, Leslie Lobo, January Waters, Danielle Heard, and Phyllis Adu.
Boys’ 2007 Highlights
- a strong finish for the boys track team
- Best time of the year from the 4x100 team at region.
- Good finishes in the field from Nabil and Chris Hill, who qualified for the state meet (School record in the pole vault 12'6)
- Shaquan Coleman, running a personal best in the 3200 at region
- Luke Christensen who qualified for state in the 800m with a time of 1:58 (school record) and Freshman Billy Kovalczyk ran 2:02 finishing 5th in the region
- James Boatright school record in the shot (43'0)
We want to run with this momentum and improve our program this 2008 season. To do that, we need you!
Our purpose as a booster club is to provide the financial and personal support required to maintain a successful program. We can accomplish this goal by equipping the team, promoting a positive environment in which our athletes can train and compete, supporting our coaches, and representing our school and community well. Please support your student athlete in his/her endeavor to be a part of this team and improve as an athlete and as a person.
We will be needing your involvement in many ways throughout the season whether it be sending in drinks and snacks for a meet, working concessions, joining a committee, or timing events. All of us look forward to working with and beside you this season.
Sincerely,
Glenn Dobbs, Co-President
Sherridon Dobbs, Co-President
Cathy Carroll, Co-Treasurer
2008 GHS TRACK & FIELD COACHES:
Women’s Head Coach :Kristi
- 8th year at GraysonHigh School
- 6th year as head women’s’ track coach
- 4 years as head softball coach (2002, 2003 AAA State Champions)
- 2003 8-AAA region track and field champions, 6th in the state
- 2007 8-AAAAA region runner up, 8th in the state
Women’s Assistant Coach: Bethany
- Ran for Parkview High School Track and Cross Country 1997-2001 (still the 1600m record holder!)
- Coach at Grayson 2005-2008 Cross Country and Track and Field
9th grade Coach: Lauren
- 1st year teaching/coaching at GraysonHigh School
- Ran Track at CollinsHillHigh School 1998-2001
Men’s Head Coach:John
- 2006-2007 Assistant Cross Country Coach
- 2007-2008 Head Cross Country Coach
2008 GHS Track and Field Executive Board:
Co-Presidents:Glenn
Sherridon
Vice-President:
Treasurer:Cathy
Treasurer-Elect:Mershell
Secretary:Lynne
GHS 2008 Track and Field Handbook
Mission Statement: Our mission is to develop student-athletes with character, leadership skills, respect for themselves and others, and the ability to be a team-player, so that they may be successful in life!
GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS:
Article I: Purpose and Philosophy
The purpose of this team is to provide individual skill development which will enhance
overall team performance. This sport is a vital part of the school’s athletic program and
provides an opportunity for students to participate in individual and team events while
representing GraysonHigh School at home and away meets of various competitive levels.
ArticleII: Eligibility Standards
Section 1-Academic Eligibility
A. All track and field athletes must pass five out of six subjects and be on track for
graduation to meet eligibility requirements of the Georgia High School Association.
B. Track is a time-consuming activity and participants are expected to meet attendance
requirements while maintaining good grades.
C. A track and field athlete must be enrolled as a full time student at GraysonHigh School
in order to participate on a GraysonHigh School athletic team.
Section 2-Team Eligibility
- Timed trials and jumping heights and lengths will be taken during practices and before meets to determine who will be competing in meets which restrict the number of competitors. This will also determine Junior Varsity and Varsity status.
- Athletes must be present at all practices the week of a meet unless excused by the head
coach.
Section 3: Required Physical Forms
- Athletes must have a current physical on file with the Athletic Director.
- When securing a physical, it should be made clear to the physician that track and field activities include distance running, sprinting, interval training, strenuous jumping, repetitive motions, as well as other conditioning.
- No activities will be restricted unless an acute injury occurs, or there is a note stating such from a doctor or physical therapist.
- All chronic illnesses must be reported on the physical.
- All physical forms must be signed by a physician (not a nurse practitioner) and must include the physician’s address.
Section 4:Required Insurance
All athletes are required to take either the school’s insurance policy or have comparable
personal family insurance. Proof of insurance must be documented on the physical form.
Section 5: Quitting a Track and Field Team
A. If you choose to quit the team, you forfeit all membership fees and must return your uniform and/or any other equipment which is the property of GHSTrack and Field.
B. The head coach must be notified in writing.
C. Only the head coach may reinstate an athlete to the team.
Article III: Attendance Standards
Section 1: Practices, Meets, Competitions, and scheduled events
- Attendance at all track and field events is mandatory unless otherwise specified or excused by the coach.
- Attendance involves being prepared to begin at the designated time and remaining throughout the entire event unless excused by a coach.
- All athletes must wear proper apparel at each practice, game, etc., as specified by the coaches.
Section 2: Absence Procedures
- If an athlete feels he/she must miss an event, the proper procedure is as follows:
- Contact your coach prior to the event.
- If an emergency arises and you cannot reach your coach, contact the school and leave a message for your coach.
- Absences are considered excused only if you have a doctor’s note or your coach has given permission to miss a practice. Dentist and orthodontist appointments are not considered excused absences.
Section 3: Expectations and Consequences
- Unexcused absences, tardiness, or early departure will result in consequences that may
include community service, physical conditioning, benching, suspension, or dismissal.
- If an athlete is absent for the practice immediately preceding the event for ANY reason,
they will not be able to participate in that event.
- Athletes will not be excused from practices for other club meetings, recreational activities, or jobs unless the head coach approves such.
- Athletes will not be excused from practices for school make-up work and /or getting help from a teacher as this work and/or extra help should be done before school, during advisement, immediately after school before practice, or on a non-practice day.
Section 4: School Attendance
- An athlete must be present at school at least three (3) periods the day of an event in order
to participate in that event.
- If an absence occurs on Friday, the athlete will not be allowed to participate in any event
on Friday or Saturday unless approved by the head coach.
Article IV: Conduct Standards
A. Exemplary behavior is expected in the classroom, in the community, at school functions,
and at all practices, meets, and competitions.
B. GHS Track and Field athletes will follow the Grayson Athletics Code of Ethics.
C. Smoking, profanity, fighting, drinking alcoholic beverages, and/or the use of drugs are
NOT acceptable for an athlete at any time, and could result in dismissal.
- Teachers and administrators are asked to keep coaches updated on poor behavior from
Athletes and athletes who display poor conduct will be subject to disciplinary action.
D. Consequences imposed by coaches may include community service, physical conditioning, and/or not attending a meet.
Article V: Lettering Policy
Gwinnett County Public Schools Lettering Award Statement: “In order to earn an award, a student athlete must remain in the sport in which he/she is participating until the entire schedule has been completed and/or until the coach has released them.”
Section 1: Men’s Lettering Criteria
Event9th10th11th12th
10011.811.611.411.3
20024.523.923.723.5
40055.554.553.552.5
8002:122:082:042:01
16005:125:024:524:42
320011:3011:0010:4010:20
100 hurdles18.0017.016.5016.0
300 hurdles45.844.843.842.8
Shot41434547
Discus105115125135
Pole Vault9’610’611’612’6
Long Jump16’617’618’619’6
Triple Jump3436’63941’6
High Jump5’65’85’106’0
***Automatic lettering can occur if you are one of the top two entered in the region meet in an individual event, or if you help score in the region meet in a relay.
***Lettering can also occur if you score in the JV County or Region Meet, and have been on the team for 3 years.
***You must be in good standing with the coaching staff, meeting all academic and team standards.
The Grayson High School Track and Field coaches have the right to award letters or refuse to
award letters at their discretion, in accordance with the criteria listed above and the guidelines of
the GraysonHigh SchoolTrack and Field Program. Athletes who continually create problems,
either in the classroom or with the team will be ineligible for a letter. Additionally, any athlete
who is suspended or removed from that program for any reason will be ineligible for a letter.
Section 2: Women’s Lettering Criteria
Event9th10th11th12th
10013.212.912.812.7
20028.0027.827.627.2
40069.967.564.562.5
8002:442:422:392:34
16006:005:525:455:40
320013:0012:4812:3812:30
100 hurdles18.0017.016.5016.0
300 hurdles54.0052.0050.0048.00
Shot27293133
Discus859095100
Pole Vault7’68’08’69’0
Long Jump13141516
Triple Jump28303234
High Jump4’64’84’105’0
***Automatic lettering can occur if you are one of the top two entered in the region meet in an individual event, or if you help score in the region meet in a relay.
***Lettering can also occur if you score in the JV County or Region Meet, and have been on the team for 3 years.
***You must be in good standing with the coaching staff, meeting all academic and team standards.
The Grayson High School Track and Field coaches have the right to award letters or refuse to
award letters at their discretion, in accordance with the criteria listed above and the guidelines of
the GraysonHigh School Track and Field Program. Athletes who continually create problems,
either in the classroom or with the team will be ineligible for a letter. Additionally, any athlete
who is suspended or removed from that program for any reason will be ineligible for a letter.
Women’s 2008
GHS Track and Field Schedule
February 23Bartow Jenkins/Central Varsity
March 1Shiloh RelaysVarsity/JV
March 4Home Meet/BerkmarAll
March 7,8Disney Relays Select Varsity
March 12@Loganville9th and JV
March 15 Bronco Relays Varsity
March 18Brookwood Tri-MeetAll
March 22Open
March 27Parkview Freshmen InviteAll freshmen
March 29, 31COUNTYCHAMPIONSHIPSVarsity/JV
Mill Creek
April 3@ParkviewAll
April 12Peachtree Ridge InviteVarsity
April 15JV Bronco InviteJV – last meet
April 18, 21Girls’ REGION CHAMPIONSHIPSTBA
May 1-3Girls’ STATE CHAMPIONSHIPSAlbany, GA
Men’s 2008
GHS Track and Field Schedule
March 1Shiloh RelaysVarsity/JV
March 4Home Meet/BerkmarAll
March 12@LoganvilleJV
March 15 Bronco Relays Varsity
March 18Brookwood Tri-MeetAll
March 22GaTech Coaches’ InviteSelect Varsity
March 27Parkview Freshmen InviteAll freshmen
March 29, 31COUNTYCHAMPIONSHIPSVarsity/JV
Mill Creek
April 3@ParkviewAll
April 12Peachtree Ridge InviteVarsity
April 15JV Bronco InviteJV – last meet
April 25, 28Boys’ REGION CHAMPIONSHIPS TBA
May 8-10Boys’ STATE CHAMPIONSHIPSJefferson, GA
2008 GHS Track and Field Expenses:
Membership and Team Gear
Track and Field Booster Club dues$150______
($125 each for siblings)
Includes:
t-shirt with track logo,
2 tickets to end of season banquet,
support of track and field program,
uniform shirt and shorts for season,
meet fees.
ALL UNIFORMS MUST BE TURNED
IN AT THE END OF THE SEASON!!
Team Warm-ups with logo$100______
Includes:
Warm-up suit with logo
(only purchase once as we
will re-use for subsequent
track seasons).
TOTAL Expenses:______
Please make checks payable to Grayson High School Track and Field Booster Club
2008 Track and Field Booster Club Agreement:
I, ______, parent/guardian of ______
(print name of parent/guardian) (print student-athlete’s name)
have read, understand, and will abide by the guidelines and standards in the 2008
GraysonHigh School Track and Field Handbook.
______
(signature)(date)