As we get underway with our season tomorrow (Monday, February 24, 2014) quite a few questions frequently come up that I will answer here as best as I can...To practice do I have to all of my registration materials in, including physical?
Yes.
Where do we meet for practice?
Along with most Mondays we will meet in room 3500/3550 (Mrs. Jones & Ms. Malson's room in VPA).
Most other days we will meet on the track. Pay attention to announcements at school and by text/email for changes.
What should I wear?
Tomorrow and everyday you should have layers of clothing. Sweats on top; shorts and shirt underneath.
As far as shoes go, you will always want to have a pair of training shoes for the majority of things we do. Additionally, most athletes will want a pair of event specific shoes (i.e., spikes) and should have them out on the track most days, but those will not be needed tomorrow.
NOTE: our Spike Night will be on Thursday March 6th at Run Colorado. This is your chance to get your spikes, and other training shoes for the season at 20% off.
What time does practice start?
3:15 everyday
What time does practice end?
A general time we can give you is 5:30, but a lot of that is dependent on all of the things that we need to accomplish. We have lots to do to start the season, so I imagine some practices this week may not end until 6pm or later. As the season goes on please know that their is no set time for practice to end; each athlete's event coach will determine when practice ends based on the needs of the athlete/event.
Where do we practice?
Our practices are on the track. Whenever the weather is bad enough we practice inside. Please do not ever assume that practice will be inside and come without proper clothing. Have all the warm clothes you'll need, just in case.
Where can I find the JV and Varsity Schedule?
At the top of this page under the tab Meet Schedule
What kind of uniform will I receive, and when?
Your uniform will consist of a competition top and bottom. You will also receive a warm-up top and bottom. Each athlete is responsible for these items, and must be returned at the end of the season.
Will I run varsity or junior varsity?
That remains to be seen. The coaches will be collecting data over the next 2 weeks to separate JV and varsity athletes. No matter which team you are on, please realize that track lineups change all the time. Not everyone can run varsity, but everyone has a fair chance.
Do I have to compete or can I just practice with the team?
Yes, you must compete. The coaches take this sport seriously, and we want athletes that are serious about competing. It is not acceptable to use track & field solely as a means to train for another sport.
I hope you have found this helpful. I'll edit and add to this as I receive more questions.
Go Sabercats
Coach Nack
