Mira Costa High SchoolTrack & Field Parent Meeting

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Coaches & Event Groups

Head CoachesMoe Russell

Robert Calderon

Assistant Head CoachesRenee Williams-Smith

Kelvan Gamble

Coaches & Event Groups

Boys

Distance

Robert CalderonJeff Atkinson, Asst.

Girls

Distance

Renee Williams-SmithAnnie Seawright-Newton, Asst.

Lisa Herman, Asst.

SprintsMoe Russell

Natasha Vega, Asst.

Hurdles Kelvan Gamble

JumpsHolly Lipscomb

Blessing Ufodiama, Asst.

Pole Vault Murray Mead

Throws Andrew Brenner

Clearance Packet

All Athletes Must: 1. Complete an athletic packet:

http://miracosta.8to18.com

2. Pass a physical exam

3. Turn in physical form signed by physician to the administration office

(good for 1 calendar year)

Fall/Winter Athletes:

Update 8 to 18 profile to show TRACK as current sport!

Due: Feb. 12, 2018

Practice Times

Weekdays:

2:15pm - 4:30pm

Weight Room:

Tues & Thurs

(After running practice)

• A 2.0 overall GPA from Fall semester is required to participate in Spring Track & Field.

• Student-athletes with excessive absences/tardies in the Fall class may be asked to try out in the Spring.

• Student-athletes participating in Fall/Winter sports must try out in the Spring.

• Student-athletes are expected to practice Monday - Friday.

• All student-athletes are expected to stay until the END of dual meets– After the 4x400 Relay– Support teammates– Help clean up

• Most Invitationals are on Saturdays. Student-athletes must qualify in order to compete at an invitational.

Track & Field Syllabus

Grading• Grades will be posted weekly in Aeries

• Grades are based on participation– 1 point - Each day of practice attendance/participation – 4 points - Dual meets– 7 points - Mustang Relays, Mini Mustang Meet, League Prelims/Finals

• Absences are excused only with an official written doctor’s note or for school related field trips.

• Injured athletes are expected to stay for the duration of practice unless they have an official doctor’s note. This includes doctor visits and physical therapy. All injuries must be reported to athletic trainer, Tim Cooper.

• An off-grounds pass is mandatory if the athlete has to leave before 3pm.

• Make-up days are available on Saturdays with prior notification - ask Coach Russell or Calderon for availability dates.

Grading Rubric

Order of EventsDual Meets

Running Events Field Events

4x100M Relay

Long Jump

Triple Jump

High Jump

Pole Vault

Discus

Shot Put

1600M

110/100M Hurdles

400M

100M

800M

300M Hurdles

200M

3200M

4x400M Relay

vs

Dual Meets

Inglewood

Mira Costa

Morningside

Palos Verdes

Peninsula

Redondo

1st Place = 5 Points2nd Place = 3 Points3rd Place = 1 Point

• Two schools compete head-to-head to score team points. Team with the highest score wins.

*A double-dual is when three schools compete at the same time, but each head-to-head combination is scored separately.

• Overall record against Bay League schools determines Bay League Champion Team

• Athletes must stay for entire meet (after 4x400)

Bay League

Scoring

*Varsity athletes will earn

a Varsity Letter by scoring

10 points in a season!

Invitationals

• Meets that require an “invitation”

• Level = “Qualifying”• Athletes must qualify based on

times/marks– Travel roster announced week of

meet

• Many schools attend, large crowds

• Like a tournament• Fri/Sat – All day, may leave

when done• Extra Credit

Arcadia Invitational

Mt. SAC Relays

Team vs Individual

• Track is a TEAM SPORT!– Practice and competition

are cooperative efforts

– Relay Teams

– Team Scoring

• Track has individual opportunities– Invitationals

– Bay League Prelims/Finals

– CIF Post-Season Competition

Who Gets to Compete?

HOME League Meets

• All athletes participate

AWAY League Meets• Most athletes participate

– Limited bus/lane space

– Travel roster determined by past meet/practice performance

– Announced week of meet

Invitationals• Few athletes participate

– Only athletes who meet minimum standards are “invited”

– Announced by host school the week of meet

Which Team?

Frosh/Soph 9th & 10th Graders ONLY

Varsity

All 11th & 12th Graders+

A few elite freshmen & sophomores

(These may change depending on the meet)

*There are 4 separate divisions & team scores at a high school track meet: F/S Boys, F/S Girls, Varsity Boys, & Varsity Girls

Shoes!

Running Shoes/Flats

– Sprinters: replace every year!

– Distance: replace every season!

Spikes/Competition Shoes– Will last several seasons

Replacement “Spikes” or “Pins”

– Replace when dull

Where to Buy Spikes

• Village Runner

– Spike Night! Feb 13, 2018

– Basic sprint, mid, distance, or throws only; flats

• VS Athletics

– ALL types of spikes (jumps/throws), flats

• OnTrack – Murray: Asics pole vault spikes

• Road Runner Sports

– Limited selection of specialty spikes, flats

• Dick’s Sporting Goods, Big 5, etc.

• Basic sprint, mid, or distance only; flats

• Running Shoes

• Sprint, Mid-Distance, Distance Spikes

• Throws Shoes

• No Jump Spikes

Next to Rubio’s/Fresh Brothers

Manhattan Beach Location1840 Sepulveda Blvd.Manhattan Beach, CA 90266(310) 546-1888

Hours:10-7 Mon-Sat11-6 Sun

Spike Night: Tuesday

Feb 13, 2018

Torrance location:1450 W. 228th St. #8Torrance, CA 90501(Near Western & Sepulveda)

VS Athletics

Retail Store Hours:Through Feb. 4M-F (only) : 8am-5pm

Starting Feb. 5 - open SaturdaysStarting Feb. 12 - extended hours

Phone: 310-534-0305*Call ahead to check hours & availability*

T-Shirt/ShortsAppropriate Undergarments

Running ShoesSpikesWater

Jacket/PantsBody Glide/Friction Block

(for chafing & blisters)

What to Bring to Practice

Keep extras in your PE Locker!!!

What to Bring to Meets

• Uniform

• Running Shoes/Flats

• Spikes, extra pins, & key

• Water

• Jacket/Pants - LAYERS!

• Healthy Snacks/Lunch

• Blanket/Towel

• Sunscreen

• $$ for souvenirs & food

Meets last all day!

Temperaturesrise & drop

unexpectedly!

Be prepared!

Extras:Band AidsBody GlideTapeChairUmbrellaHat

Safety PinsTrash bag for rainSunglassesChange of clothesRunway Markers

Hydration/Fuel

• Drink water before, during, and after practice & meets

• Invest in a LARGE water bottle, refill it!

• Eat breakfast, lunch, dinner, & snacks– Eat a snack/dinner as soon as you get home

from practice

– Avoid spicy food and dairy close to practice time and on meet days

• Not eating enough calories or not drinking enough water can cause:– Headache, nausea, vomiting, loss of

consciousness, or worse!

Injuries

• If you are injured, tell a coach ASAP!!

• Visit Tim Cooper – Team Trainer

• See a doctor when necessary

• Must have Tim’s and/or doctor’s clearance to return to practice

Track Lingo

PRPersonal Record

Your best mark ever in a competition:

“I got a new PR in Long Jump!”

Track!

or

Runway!

Look Out!

You’re about to get run over!

Track Boosters

VP

TreasurerLan Shirazi

VP

WebmasterJada Hong

VP

CommunicationsAnne-Marie Schaffer

VP

Mustang RelaysJeff Nicosia

Snack Stand Chair Suyen Pell

President

Jeff Fideler

Uniforms Pat Sullivan

Spirit Gear Abby Hacohen

Restaurant

Fundraisers

Volunteer

CoordinatorCathey Graves

Banquet Marnie Kallenbach

Volunteers & Special Events

Day Date Time Event

Saturday Feb. 24 2:45-6:00 Home Meet vs. West

Sunday Mar. 11 11:00-5:00 Mini Mustang Meet

Saturday Mar. 17 All Day Mustang Relays

Thursday Mar. 22 2:45-6:00 Home Meet vs. Torrance

Wednesday Apr. 18 2:45-6:00 Home Meet vs. PV & Inglewood

Thursday Apr. 26 2:45-6:00 Home Meet vs. Redondo

Please sign up for 3 shifts per family

Sign up tonight or online!

Uniforms

• New singlet design & warm up jacket this year!

• Deadline for orders: TONIGHT!

• Make checks payable to: MBX Foundation

• Cross Country athletes do not need a new uniform for track

*XC boys on relay teams may need compression shorts

*Wearing a uniform (singlet & shorts) for meets is mandatory; uniforms can be borrowed this season by contacting one of your coaches. You can assist our program by voluntarily purchasing your uniform.

Uniforms

Spirit Wear Orders

Booster Club Donations

SCHEDULE2018

Get Connected!

Team Website miracostatrack.org(Subscribe for email updates!)

MBX Foundation mbxfoundation.org

Track Booster Facebook Page “Mira Costa Track & Field Booster Club”

Spirit Wear Online Store CalProSports.com(click “Team Sales”)

Meet Results/School Records Athletic.net

Meet Info PrepCalTrack.com

Thank you for attending!

Mira Costa High SchoolTrack & Field Parent Meeting

Please hold all questions until the end of the presentation ☺