WELCOME TO THE 2016WARRIORS TRACK TEAM!
PARENT MEETING AGENDA
INTRODUCTION
TRACK BOARD
Kellie Verdugo, Director
Dana Fernandez, Treasurer (to be voted on)
Geana Smalls, Secretary
Corrie Nibarger, Registration
Larry Verdugo and Geana Smalls, Head Coaches
Larry Verdugo, Distance Coach
Greg Bradner, Equipment Manager
Maureen Lowery, Volunteer Coordinator
Charlotte Natche, Merchandise
Pam Rueff, Member at Large
Cindy Chan, Member at Large
Beth Seal, Member at Large
Web Page: Conference Webpage:
“LIKE” us on FACEBOOK– go to: Warrior Track and Field 2016
PHILOSOPHY
-Parent packet
-Individual sport (Race against the Clock) – PRs vs. places
-Improvement is the focus
-Qualifying Standards for Varsity Finals & Conference Championships
-Sportsmanship and Respect: Profanity, Taunting, Verbal abuse by anyone is not tolerated. Fighting, Alcohol, Drugs immediate dismissal from the program. No Exceptions!
-Parents Code of Conduct – Each parent must sign
SAFETY
-All pits are off limits!
-Hurdles and all other equipment are off limits unless supervised by a coach.
-Field event safety – watch where you stand or walk
-Running safety- look before crossing track – do not interfere with runners
-On hot race days make sure athlete drinks enough water and stays in the shade
-Ways of preventing injury: proper stretching, rest, water.
FACILITY RULES
-Off Limits- Hills,Cougar Den, Upper half of the stadium, Equipment Shed
-Stadium entrance- visitor side for practice, home side for meets
-Parking permit situation - Maybe
-Coaches and volunteer workers only on field, no parents or siblings
-Water only on the field. No food or sports drinks.
-Gremlin parents must remain at practice and in the stands. Parents can help out, if previously approved and authorized.
-No dogs allowed – Except for certified service animals
INFORMATION /COMMUNICATION
-Web Site, Facebook Page, Twitter and Instagram (see above)
-Whiteboard and Meeting at each Practice - Maybe
-File folders for each athlete (paperwork, ribbons, etc.)
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT
-Running Shoes, Socks
-Racing spikes (Bantams on-up) – spikes available at meets where needed
-Appropriate practice wear: shorts, T-shirts, sweats, boys keep shirts on.
-Sweats/Track Suit needed for each practice and meet.
-Uniforms: under the uniform must be black, white, maroon 1st meet at practice.
-Must wear entire uniform at every meet. Tuck in shirts.
-Lost and found
-Light snack and water before practice
VOLUNTEERS
-Introduce Coaches (Long Jump, High Jump, Shot Put, Hurdles, Age Group, Distance)
-Practice volunteers – help age group coaches, run distance, ribbons, jelly beans, etc.
-Volunteers for Meet Day – on-line sign up sheet, ask on race day if you have time
-Introduce volunteers for timing, nurse, merchandise, field event judges, etc.
-Sign up sheet for volunteering – the importance of volunteers to the club and the athletes.
PRACTICE
-First practice is Monday, February 1, 2016 - 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. for Gremlins and Distance and 6:00 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. for all others
-Pick up of athlete must be on time! ON TIME @7:30 P.M.
-Drop off and Pick up – Valencia Ave entrance only so athletes don’t walk through lot.
-Practices are Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday 5:00-7:45pm, Saturday 10:00 am to 12:00 p.m. When meets start evening practices continue and meets are on Saturday.
-If it is raining no practice (Facebook and web site notification) stay at the track with the athlete until you are sure there is practice on days with possibility of rain.
Attendance: A Minimum of 2 practices per week is required; 3 times a week is preferred.
-Mock Meet on 3/12 – timing volunteers, help new athletes get used to meet day situation.
-Field events start the second week of practice
Closed practice, absolutely no one is allowed on the field unless they are a coach, athlete or pre-approved volunteer. Gremlin parents may stay on the same end of the field where Gremlin athletes practice in the stands.
TRACK MEETS
-3 meet minimum to qualify for Finals and awards.
-Home meets: Set up (6:30am) tear down at the end of the meet - parent help needed
-Home meets: Volunteers will be needed for staging, finish line, statistics, long jump, high jump, shot put, hurdle crew, blocks, tag pullers, timers, etc.
-Away Meets: maps/directions on website, allow time to find the place, get tags, etc.
-Away Meets – Volunteers will be needed for events TBD.
-Upon arrival athletes need to see their coaches immediately for event tags.
-Relays: Athletes must check in with their coach in order to be on a relay team and warm up with the relay team. All athletes who want to run relays may not be on a team - based on ability and amount of athletes running the event.
-Event order and qualifying standards also found on websites.
FUNDRAISING - POSSIBILITIES
Merchandise
Corporate donations – check with employer
Other – Sports Clips, Restaurants, Lap-a-thon