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2/5/2018 / Bagley Braves Track
Our belief: / “There’s a difference between interest and commitment. When you’re interested in doing something, you do it only when it’s convenient. When you’re committed to something, you accept no excuses; only results.” – Kenneth Blanchard

Welcome to the 2018 Braves Track team!

Conditioning will be from Feb. 21st – Feb. 23rd, until 4:30. Please have a ride no later than 4:45. If you are riding home with another student, we will need a note from home. All conditioning will take place at the North Murray track unless weather dictates otherwise. Students from Woodlawn and Bagley will ride Coach Newsome’s bus (14-75) to the high school; all other participants will need a ride to the track. Remember, conditioning is just that – building your stamina and preparing you for the season. It is also a time for you to determine whether or not track is for you. You must have your insurance and physical turned in before you will be able to condition. If you decide after conditioning that you want to be a part of the team, practice will be held every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday each week, until 4:45. We will always practice at NMHS track unless otherwise announced. Once you are a part of the team, you will be required to pay a $35 fee. This fee includes the rental of the uniform, travel toand from all meets, and a T-shirt. We may also order hoodies at an extra cost – only if you would like one.

Meet Schedule

All meets listed are set, unless otherwise noted. All meets start at 4:30 and go until finished (normallyby 7 at the latest)

March 13th @ Gilmer Middle School
March 16th @ SouthEast (Invitational)
March 22 @ Cohulla Creek
March 27@ NorthWest (Regional Meet)
There is a possible meet March 20 with Gordon – the schedule has not been finalized as of yet. I will keep you posted.

Contact Info.

Coach Ballew – or call BMS: 706-695-1115
Coach Wanda –

Please sign up for Remind messages from Coach Ballew and Coach Wanda. To sign up, text 81010 to @2018bms

Items to note: Please make note of the weather. If it is raining, practice will be at Bagley Middle school. Students from Northwest and Eton will need a ride to practice. It is important to EAT and DRINK PLENTY OF WATER!!! I cannot emphasize this enough. Too many times, we have seen students pass out or get hurt for lack of nutrition or hydration. Watch the temperatures. Unless it is bitterly cold with horrific wind chills, we will be outside. Dress accordingly. If you need a snack before practice, bring one! Bring water. Come prepared to RUN. This is TRACK. WE RUN!! Even those athletes who will be throwing shot and discus will be running. If you are not prepared to run in a race if needed, you may want to reconsider track. See you soon!!