Track Safety

Track SafetyMrs. Klug

Practice Warm-UpGo for a good warm-up run1 mile = goodStatic Stretching Standing/sitting and stretchingDynamic StretchingThe Bible

Meet Warm-UpTeam warm-up same as practiceIndividual warm-up before each eventWarm-up drills depend on the eventShould break a small sweat

Bad Warm-Up ConsequencesInjuryBad performance

Cool DownGo for a cool down run/jog after last eventStretch

NutritionEat healthy all seasonBring healthy snacks for meetsDrink lots of water all seasonEspecially meet days

Equipment: ShoesNew shoes each seasonGet right type of shoe3 different types of running shoesSpikes optionalHelp perform better

Poor Shoes ConsequencesINJURY!!!!Bad performance

Other EquipmentTrack in good shapeNot bubbling upNot too wet/slipperyCheck all equipment before useRun equipmentJump equipmentThrow equipment

Other Equipment Cont. - RunStarting blocks work correctlyBatons in good conditionHurdles set properly and not broken

Other Equipment Cont. - JumpLong and TripleBoards marked correctly and not slipperyPits raked and evened outRunway clearedSand swept/water pushed offNo people crossing

Other Equipment Cont. - JumpHigh and Pole VaultStandards and mats set and sturdyRunways clearedCorrect pole (vault only)Correct weightHelmet optional (vault only)

Other Equipment Cont. - ThrowImplements correct weight and sizeRings and nets set up

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