Mira Costa High SchoolTrack & Field Parent Meeting

1/31/2019

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Coaches & Event Groups

Head CoachesMoe Russell

Robert Calderon

Assistant Head CoachesRenee Williams-Smith

Kelvan Gamble

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Coaches & Event Groups

Boys

Distance

Robert Calderon

Jeff Atkinson, Asst.

Girls

Distance

Renee Williams-Smith

Annie Seawright-Newton, Asst.

Lisa Herman, Asst.

SprintsMoe Russell

Natasha Vega, Asst.

Hurdles Kelvan Gamble

JumpsBlessing Ufodiama

Jennifer Stutland

Pole Vault Murray Mead

Throws Andrew Brenner

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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. 13, 20194

Practice Times

Weekdays:

2:30pm - 4:00pm

Weight Room:

Wednesday

(After running practice)

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• 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

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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 their Coaches and Athletic Trainer.

• 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 Calderon for availability dates.

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Grading Rubric

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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 Relay9

Bay League Prelims and Finals

Centennial

Leuzinger

Mira Costa

Palos Verdes

Peninsula

Redondo1st Place = TBD2nd Place =TBD3rd Place = TBD4th Place = TBD

5th Place = TBD6th Place = TBD

• All 6 Bay League Teams will compete at Bay League Prelims and Finals to determine Bay League Champion for each level.

• Varsity Only will have an opportunity to qualify for C.I.F

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

Bay League

Scoring

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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 11

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

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Who Gets to Compete?

HOME Meets

• All athletes participate

AWAY 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

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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

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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 dull15

Where to Buy Spikes

• Village Runner

– Spike Night! Feb 5, 2019

– 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

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• Running Shoes

• Sprint, Mid-Distance, Distance Spikes

• Throws Shoes

• No Jump SpikesNext 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! Fundraiser Event

Tuesday, Feb 5, 2019Village Runner will be serving Pizza!

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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*

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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!!!19

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

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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!

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Injuries

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

• Visit our Team Trainer

• See a doctor when necessary

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

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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!

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Track Boosters

VP Treasurer Carolyn Mukai

VP Web/Communications Jada Hong

VP Mustang Relays Jeff Nicoisia

Banner Sponsorship Jerry Carew

Press Release Coordinator Ruth Grau

Snack Stand Chair Nancy Beck

Photo Coordinator Gillian Weston

Co-Presidents

David Pell

Suyen Pell

UniformsAbby Hacohen

Elizabeth Cervantes

Spirit Gear Deb Doyle

Restaurant Fundraisers Deb Doyle

Volunteer Coordinator Cathey Graves

BanquetHelen Velvin

Julie Carew

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Booster Club (Fair Share) Donations

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Sponsorship Opportunitieshttps://miracostatrack.org/sponsors/

All sponsors will have a link to their businesses on our booster website sponsor tab.

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Volunteers & Special EventsPlease sign up for “3 shifts” per family and a snack stand donations!

Sign up tonight or online! https://miracostatrack.org/volunteersnack-donations/

UPCOMING FUNDRAISER EVENTS:

- Monday, 2/4/2019 5-9pm - Pitfire Pizza MB (dine in or phone orders)

- Tuesday, 2/5/2019 “SPIKE NIGHT” - Village Runner MB

HOME MEETS & SPECIAL EVENTS:

Thursday 2/7/2019 Time Trials (Practice Meet) 3:00pm

Thursday 2/28/2019 MCvs West Torrance vs Santa Monica 3:00pm

Saturday 3/16/2019 Mustang Relays 9:00am

Tuesday 4/16/2019 Mira Costa vs West Torrance vs So Torr 3:00pm

Tuesday 4/23/2019 Bay League Prelims 1:00pm

Friday 4/26/2019 Bay League Finals 4:00pm

Sunday 4/28/2019 Mustang Youth Meet (Fundraiser) 1:00pm

Tuesday 5/28/2019 Banquet 6:00pm

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Volunteer Opportunities at all Home Meets

Boys Long Jump Pit - You will be in charge of raking the long jump pit so athletes have smooth sand

to jump into. You may also be asked to assist in measuring distances and recording data.

Girls Long Jump Pit - Same as boys long jump pit.

High Jump – You will be adjusting the bar and replacing it should a jumper not make height. You may

also be asked to record data.

Shot put – You will be measuring and recording distance.

Discus – You will be measuring distance and recording data.

Clerk of the Course Help (tent on the field) – You will be assisting to set-up on-field tents. You may

also be assisting at the start of each race by giving athletes heat, lane assignments, and hip numbers.

Timer (Finish Line Help) – You will report to the tent at the finish line for instructions. Generally you

will assist the timer by organizing athletes at the finish line.

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These are FUN volunteer opportunities and will put you

on the field and CLOSE TO THE ACTION!

Volunteer Opportunities for Mustang Relays Only

Coaches check-in (Peck Ave lower gate) – You will check coaches in as they arrive for the day.

Athlete Check-in (Peck Ave lower gate) – You will check athletes in as they arrive for the meet.

Admissions (Peck upper gate/Meadows) – You will collect admission fees.

Gate Monitor (limit trackside gate access) - You will limit access across the track during races

by keeping the gate closed and opening only to allow access to athletes and volunteers.

Medals Distribution – You will distribute medals to winning athletes. (Also at Bay League meets)

Clean Up – You will help clean up the track following the meet.

Snack stand – You will help set up, organize, sell, and clean up the snack stand after the meet

(Volunteer for 2 hours or more)

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Uniforms• Singlet + Shorts (event-specific): Mandatory

• Warm Up Jacket + Pants: Optional but Recommended

• Uniforms & Jacket are same design as last year. No need to repurchase if it still fits.

• Deadline for orders: TONIGHT!

• Make checks payable to: MBX Foundation. Write “ “Track and Field” on Memo Line

• 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.

Uniform Order Form: https://miracostatrack.org/parent-meeting-documents/

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Spirit Wear Orders

Orders will be delivered to Coach by February 28th

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2019 Track and Field Schedule

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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

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Frequently Asked QuestionsQ. I want to help, but am not sure what’s needed.A. Woohoo!!! Sign up tonight! or go online for volunteer opportunities and/or contact the boosters at MCTrackBoosters@gmail.com and let us know what your skills/interests are and we’ll help get you plugged in!

Q. How many shifts should I work during the season?A. Please sign up for “3 shifts” per family and a snack stand donation if you can. We welcome you to come and “shadow” one of our volunteers to see what the shifts involve before you sign on the dotted line! These are FUN volunteer opportunities and will put you on the field and CLOSE TO THE ACTION.

Q. If I volunteer, will I miss my kid’s event?A. Not to worry! If you’re working the Snack Stand, there are several co-workers to cover for you during your athlete’s event. We suggest that for Field Events, the best way to make sure you see your athlete compete is to volunteer to help with their event. For example, parents of runners are naturals for the finish line. Parents of jumpers sign up to help with jumps, and so on.

Q. How do I donate to MCHS Track & Field?A. You can donate tonight by check or you can donate online. While the suggested amount is $225 per athlete, any amount is greatly appreciated and is tax deductible. THANK YOU!

Q: Where do we find Meet Results?A: Results for Invitational meets: The Invitational Hosts usually post results on their website. You can find invitational websites by going to www.prepcaltrack.com or http://www.Athletic.net.

Q. How do I get information on schedule changes, Meet information, and volunteer needs?A. Subscribe to the MCHS Track & Field Boosters email list, “Like” us on Facebook, and periodically check our website and eBlast

Q. Can the Athlete do multiple events in track?A. Simple answer is yes. Athlete must reach out to the coaches to plan accordingly for try outs and training

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Frequently Asked QuestionsQ. Does my athlete have to stay for the entire meet?A. Yes. Like any team sport, all participants stay from beginning to end regardless of whether they are actively competing at any given moment. Roll is taken during the team meeting held after the Meet. Like any excused absences, please contact your coaches and plan accordingly.

Q. Does my athlete have to ride the bus home from an away Meet?A. If you are attending an away Meet and would like to bring your athlete home with you, be sure to fill out the Alternate Transportation Form before the Meet, and have it on file with your athlete’s coach. They must also inform the coach that they will not be taking the bus home. According to CIF rules, athletes may not ride to or from Meets with other students.

Q: Which schools are in Bay League?A: Inglewood, Mira Costa, Morningside, Palos Verdes, Peninsula, Redondo Union.

Q: What is expected if the Athlete is on vacation? Do they train all year round through winter break or spring break?A: The general rule is if the Athlete is in town, they train with their team (if there is training scheduled). If the athlete is out of town, they can self train as long as they communicate their training program with their coach.

Q: What about Athletes with injuries? A: Athletes with injuries will need to check in with their coaches and a proper program can be set for the Athlete.

Q. Do I have to give money to the program in order for my athlete to participate?A. No. State law prohibits mandatory fees to participate in school activities. However, there are costs associated with athletics, and without voluntary donations, the program would cease to exist. There are several ways to help without cash outlay for those who seek an alternative: participate in fundraisers; work meets; donate items to snack stand.

Visit the Team’s Website for more FAQ: https://miracostatrack.org/about/

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Mira Costa High SchoolTrack & Field Parent Meeting

1/31/2019

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