Return Your Uniforms Now!

I am still collecting Track & Field (and Cross Country) Uniforms. Your last chance to turn them in will be at the Awards Banquet on June 7th. After that, debt slips will be issued through the school financial office. If you can't make it to the Awards Banquet, you MUST drop your jersey off at my house BEFORE THE DATE OF THE BANQUET. If you need my address, contact me directly.

As stated before, no one will be permitted to retain any uniforms. This is a NEW POLICY. If you want to receive your same jersey number next year, keep your return receipt and you will have the opportunity to request the same number at the start of the 2012 season.

DON'T FORGET TO RECEIVE AND KEEP YOUR JERSEY RECEIPT.

Thanks, Mrs. Taylor

2011 Awards Banquet

The Awards Banquet will be held on Tuesday, June 7th! We are starting at 6:00pm with a pot-luck dinner. THIS IS A FAMILY EVENT!

Location: WHS Cafeteria

Food assignments are as follows:

Freshmen: Main Course (ideas: casserole, chicken, pizza, spaghetti, etc...)

Sophomores: Main Course (ideas: casserole, chicken, pizza, spaghetti, etc...)

Juniors: Dessert and/or Soda

Seniors: Paper Products (plates, forks, napkins, cups)

If you are wondering how much to bring, consider this: Count how many people are attending from your family, then ask yourself "if this was the only thing I was going to serve for dinner, how much would it take to fill them?" That is aproximately how much you should bring as your pot-luck item.

Please contact me if you have any questions.

Thanks, Joyce Taylor
510.552.1850

NCS Info

Time Schedule:

Field Events
11:00 a.m. Girls High Jump
Girls Pole Vault
Girls Shot Put
Boys Discus
Girls Long Jump
Boys Triple Jump
1:30 p.m. Boys Shot Put
Girls Discus
Boys Long Jump
Girls Triple Jump
Boys Pole Vault
Boys High Jump

Running Events
12:00 p.m. Girls 4 x 100m Relay
12:15 p.m. Boys 4 x 100m Relay
12:30 p.m. Girls 1600m Run
12:45 p.m. Boys 1600m Run
1:00 p.m. Girls 100 Hurdles
1:15 p.m. Boys 110 Hurdles
1:30 p.m. Girls 400m Dash
1:45 p.m. Boys 400m Dash
2:00 p.m. Girls 100m Dash
2:15 p.m. Boys 100m Dash
2:30 p.m. Girls 800m Run
2:45 p.m. Boys 800m Run
3:00 p.m. Girls 300m L. Hurdles
3:15 p.m. Boys 300m I. Hurdles
3:30 p.m. Girls 200m Dash
3:45 p.m. Boys 200m Dash
4:00 p.m. Girls 3200m Run
4:20 p.m. Boys 3200m Run
4:35 p.m. Girls 4 x 400m Relay
4:50 p.m. Boys 4 x 400m Relay

Uniform Return Date

Hey everyone! Just wanted to remind you that we are meeting at TAK on Monday the 16th right after school to turn in uniforms. You will receive a receipt for the NEW jersey you signed for in April. Be sure to bring any other old uniform you may have also. We are looking for New and Old Track uniforms as well as the Cross Country uniforms. We DO NOT want any uniforms to stay at home this summer. TURN IN EVERYTHING YOU HAVE.

Exceptions: Any athletes who qualified for NCS will keep their NEW jersey until our Track & Field Award Dinner on June 7th.

Thanks, Mrs. Taylor

Spaghetti Dinner Tickets Distributed 4-5-11

The WHS Husky Track & Field team's largest fundraising event is being held on Friday, May 6th. EACH MEMBER on the roster is tasked with selling 5 tickets. You can sell them to your teachers, family members, neighbors, etc... Contact me for additional tickets, if needed.

There were 2 flyers included with the ticket envelope that has all the details needed to sell them. Be sure to note that a ticket will provide a fun night of food and entertainment. The dinner menu is Pasta, Sauce, Bread, Salad & a drink. There will also be a bake sale going on where you can purchase a tasty treat.

This event will also include a raffle, silent auction and entertainment provided by members on the team.

You MUST RETURN your ticket envelope with money inside no later than Thursday, April 21st. This is the last day of school before spring break!

Team Details:

3:00pm - set up cafeteria
5:00pm - arrive dressed appropriately (see below)
Boys: Button down shirts with collar (tie optional)
Girls: Dress, skirt or nice slacks
5:30 - 7:00 Serve, sell, help where asked
8:00pm - clean up cafeteria


Event Details:

Friday, May 6th
Tickets cost $6.00 per person
WHS Cafeteria
Doors open at 5:30pm

Warm-Ups & Logo-Wear Distributed

Warm-Ups & Logo-Wear was distributed today, Tuesday, 3/15/11 at practice. I still have a few items that need to be picked up. If you no longer need or want the items you purchased, I may be able to re-sell them for you as some orders did not get placed in time. Please let me know.

XC Stat Required

All team members must register on the XC Stat website. This will be used as our method of tracking individual stats & records as well as a method of electronic communication.

Each day you are NOT registered, you will be required to perform an additional strength building exercise. (i.e., on Monday, 30 push-ups were required if you were not registered)

Contact Coach Ben if you are having trouble with the registration process.

Sign-in, Sign-up & Sign-out

Sign-in:
Everyone needs to be responsible for signing in on the attendance sheets each day. You should never sign-in for anyone else, just yourself. We are a very large roster and need to know who is serious in the effort of making this year's team LEAGUE CHAMPIONS. Please review the attendance requirements listed in Team Policy posted on 2/7/11.

Sign-up:
Cougar Invitational is THIS Saturday. Final day to sign-up is Wednesday at practice.

Sign-out:
New uniform jerseys are in production and will be delivered in a couple weeks. A "size request" sheet is being passed around. You will be issued a new jersey which will be numbered. Upon receipt, you will sign-out this item and be financially responsible for the maintenance and return of it at the end of the 2011 season. NO uniforms will be allowed to be kept "until next season". You may request the same number next year if desired.

Logo Wear Delivery Update

The logo wear orders are on schedule for distribution to the team on Tuesday, March 15th. This is the day before our first dual meet which is against Logan & Kennedy on Wednesday, March 16th.

Please be sure that you are at practice on Tuesday the 15th to pick up your order.

Skyline Invitational

Great job to everybody who participated at the Skyline Invitational. You all did great and set yourself up for a great season. Results can be found here: http://rise.espn.go.com/track-and-xc/california/2011-track/Results/March/05-Skyline.aspx?pursuit=TrackAndXC

Also, be sure to sign up for xcstats.com. Results will be posted there as well.

Uniforms

Uniforms will be issued on Tuesday and Wednesday (1st & 2nd) to athletes who are participating in the Skyline Invitational this week.

All other athletes will have uniforms distributed next week.

All uniforms are numbered and you will be held responsible for the return of the item(s) either at the end of the season or once the new uniforms are received and distributed.

Please note: if you are NOT issued shorts, you will need to provide a pair of your own. You can either wear your WHS PE shorts or a pair of solid black shorts.

Please act responsibly with these items. If they are not returned, a debt slip will be issued through the school financial office.

Spaghetti Dinner

Please plan ahead & mark the date of our 2nd Annual Spaghetti Dinner Fundraising event scheduled for Friday, May 6th.

VERY SOON, every athlete on the team roster will be issued 5 tickets to SELL. Each ticket cost $6 and includes dinner & a soda (or water).

The deadline for selling the tickets and turning in the money is Thursday, April 21st. This is the last day of school prior to Spring Break. However, to expedite the sale & receipt of the funds, an incentive will be provided to the athletes. The first 50 who sell their 5 tickets & return their envelope with $30 will receive a WHS beanie.

Please be on the look out for the "ticket envelope" and sell, sell, sell!

Fundraising

I am sure that it will not come as a surprise to anyone that the WHS Track & Field team do a series of fundraisers throughout the season. Since school rules prohibit fundraising outside of our season (except for summer time), we are forced to do as much as we can in a short period of time.

Below is a list of scheduled fundraisers that I will need as much help with as possible. Please let me know how you can help.

SPECIAL NOTE: I am looking for donations for the Raffle & Silent Auction (May 6th). Start looking now, maybe you have something new at your house that you never got a chance to use. Hand crafted items are nice. Ask your employer if they will provide something. I have begun collecting donations for this purpose so please contact me as soon as you have something.

List of fundraising events:

Feb 8th - May 13th - Husky Challenge (get postcards from Coach Ben)

Saturday, March 19th - Inaugural Husky Field Event Invitational

Tuesday, March 29th - Chipotle "eat & earn"

Wednesday, April 13th - Snack Bar - MVAL dual meet (WHS vs IHS) @ TAK

Thursday, April 21st - Snack Bar - MVAL dual meet (WHS vs MHS) @ TAK

Wednesday, May 4th - Snack Bar - MVAL dual meet (WHS vs AHS) @ TAK

Friday, May 6th - 2nd Annual Spaghetti Dinner, Bake Sale, Raffle & Silent Auction

Saturday, June 25th - Cherry Stand @ WHS parking lot

Saturday, July 2nd - Cherry Stand @ WHS parking lot

XC Stats

All athletes are expected to join XC Stats.

This site has many great features:
-Statistics tracker
-Graphs showing improvements and athletes comparison
-Athlete's career page
-Training log
-Task Accomplishment Report
-Discussion Forum
-Email System
-Goal Setting System

Coach Ben has a handout that will lead you through the simple process of joining xcstats.com

Skyline Invitational

Here is the information about the Skyline Invitational on Saturday March 5. Because we do not have the funds, and the school district does not provide a bus, it is the responsibility of the athletes to get there. If you do not have a ride, Coach Ben will make arrangements. Not having a ride will never be an issue.

Location:
Skyline High School
12250 Skyline Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94619

Time:
Field Events – 8:00am
Running Events – 9:30am

* The meet will take place RAIN or SHINE! *

The first running event will begin precisely 9:30am. The first field event will begin precisely at 8:00am. All events will start with the girls and followed by the boys. The field events will have 3 attempts only.

RUNNING EVENTS
4x100
1600M
110H/100H
400M
100M
800M
800M Sprint Medley
300H
200M
3200M
4X400M

FIELD EVENTS
Long Jump
High Jump
Triple Jump
Shot Put
Discus

Skyline Invitational

Coach Ben has passed around the sign-up sheet for the Skyline Invitational this week. If you missed it and want to sign up, you MUST contact Coach Ben no later than Friday night to add your name.

Logo Wear Delivery Date

Our order has been finalized and is in the hands of the vendor. Our goal is to receive all items in time for our first MVAL dual meet which is on Friday, March 18th. Once they have been received, they will be distributed at practice.

Announcement Highlights week ending 2/18/11

Some of the highlights from the daily announcements given by Coach Ben this week are:

* Until further notice, all athletes must wear something long sleeved and long pants (sweats) to practice

* Practice does NOT automatically get cancelled due to inclement weather. Rain or shine, we practice.

* Due date for logo wear items is extended to Tuesday, the 22nd

* Sign-up sheet for the Skyline Invitational (March 5th) will go around next week. Everyone is encouraged to participate. It is a great 1st event of the season for all, especially for Freshmen or 1st year track & field athletes.

* Grades were distributed this week. Ben will be posting his roster in the next couple weeks so if you are eligible, STAY eligible. If you are ineligible, GET eligible.

* A student's clarinet is missing from practice. If you know where it is or if you have accidentally taken it home with you, please return it.

* As soon as winter sports are finalized, practice attendance records will be kept (see prior posting on attendance requirements)

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NOTE TO HUSKY PARENTS

Please forward me your current e-mail address. This will allow me to include you in the distribution of team related information.

Also, please include your student's name so I can make the connection.

Thanks, Joyce
(joycemtaylor@pacbell.net)

2011 Team Policies

WHS TRACK & FIELD

TEAM POLICIES

I. PRACTICE:

A. All team members are expected at every practice. If there is an excused absence the Head Coach will decide if the athlete is eligible to compete in the next meet.

B. Practice takes place daily. In the case of rain, the team WILL practice. Dress accordingly.

C. If you are going to miss practice, present a note to your event coach at the start of practice. A note from a parent will excuse an absence. If you are late to practice you must bring a note from the teacher/counselor that detained you in order for it to become excused. Excessive absences or tardies, EXCUSED OR NOT, will result in the athlete being dropped from the team (see below). Serve your detentions & meet w/teachers when practice is not scheduled, whenever possible.

Unexcused Absence	2.0 points against athlete
Excused Absence	1.0 point against athlete
No note will be handled as an unexcused absence. If an athlete reaches 10 points during the season he will be dismissed from the team. Attendance tracking will start on February 20th.

D. All athletes must dress for every practice - No exceptions. If you are injured, ill, or have a written excuse from your parents, you will still dress for practice but you and your event coach will determine the extent of your participation.

E. The whole team will meet together to start practice.

F. Team members should be dressed and on the field ready for practice by 3:00 PM. Practice will start promptly at 3:00 PM. Anyone who arrives after 3:00 PM is considered tardy.

G. After any roadwork, report promptly to your coach.

II. ROADWORK:

The following rules for running workouts on the roads should be strictly observed by all athletes for their own safety.

A. NEVER RUN ALONE

B. Always run on the sidewalk.

C. Never challenge a car or driver.

D. Misconduct on the roads will not be tolerated. Remember who you are & whom you represent.

E. Always report any unusual occurrences immediately upon your return to the track.

F. Always check in with your event coach when you return to the track.

III. MEET DAYS

A. C.I.F. allows an athlete to compete in a maximum of 4 events. The coaching staff will utilize the athlete’s talents to benefit 1) the team and 2) the individual. IN THAT ORDER.

B. Every athlete is expected to help make sure that the meet runs smoothly. Be willing and happy to assist.

C. Your level of competition may vary from meet to meet.

D. All athletes are expected to stay until the end of every dual meet. Parents please note this and be cooperative.

E. Athletes are permitted to leave an invitational meet following their last event provided they check out with the Head Coach.

F. Athletes are expected to provide their own transportation to selected invitational meets. This allows them to leave after their last event.

G. All athletes are permitted to go home with their own parents following the team meeting that takes place at the conclusion of every dual meet.

H. If you fail to compete in an invitational that you have been entered in, you will be held responsible for the entry fee and the accompanying discipline.

IV. ELIGIBILITY FOR AWARDS

In order to win any end of season award, the athlete must meet the following criteria.

A. The athlete must complete the season. Anyone who fails to compete in an end of season meet for which they qualified will be considered to have quit the team - NO AWARD

B. To earn a VARSITY LETTER an athlete must

1. Track & Field is a team effort, and therefore any athlete expecting to make the varsity team must commit to competing in the following meets:

a. All league competition (dual meets and league finals)

b. All C.I.F competitions

2. Earn 15 points in Varsity competition.

a. Competing in an invitational at the Varsity level will earn an athlete 1 point per event.

b. Scoring in a dual meet is 5 - 3 – 1.

c. A Frosh/Soph athlete can earn Varsity points by running at the Varsity level OR by winning a Frosh/Soph competition with a time or mark that would have scored points in that day’s Varsity competition.

OR

3. Achieve 2 of the varsity standards

EVENT	VARSITY BOYS	VARSITY GIRLS
100m	11.6	13.6
200m	24.0	28.1
400m	53.5	64.2
800m	2:09.0	2:32.0
1600m	4:54.0	5:45.0
3200m	10:40.0	12:40.0
110H/100H	17.8	17.8
300H	44.6	52.6
400Relay	45.0	52.0
1600Relay	3:35.0	4:16.0
Pole Vault	11-6	8-6
High Jump	5-6	4-6
Long Jump	19-6	15-6
Triple Jump	39-6	31-0
Shot Put	42-6	28-0
Discus	118-0	85-0

D. The coaches will take into consideration any athlete who competes at the Varsity level yet fails to score 15 points or achieve the varsity standards.

E. All 4-year performers in the sport will have earned a Varsity letter.

V. RESPONSIBILITY OF TEAM MEMBERS

1. All team members are expected to treat each other with courtesy and respect.
2. All team members are expected to treat the entire coaching staff with courtesy and respect.
3. Team members are expected to attend every practice, every dual meet and every invitational they are entered in unless excused by the Head Coach.
4. Any circumstance that prevents a team member from attending a practice or meet must be reported to the Head Coach as soon as the athlete knows that he/she cannot attend.
5. All athletes are required to report all injuries to their event coach.
6. Team members must realize that coaching decisions are made with the welfare of the team taking precedence over the desires of any individual team member.
7. Violation of any team policy will be reviewed by the coaching staff and penalties will be assessed as the staff sees fit. If there are continuous minor violations (tardies, uniform, etc) the athlete will be dropped from the team.
8. Athletes who quit the team or have been dropped, are expected to return any/all school issued equipment within 48 hours.

Athletes are expected to conduct themselves in a manner reflecting credit upon themselves, their coaches, their parents, and their school. It is expected that all athletes will act according to the high standards that are expected from all Washington High School students. It is, of course, impossible to identify and list all possibilities for the many infractions that could result in disciplinary actions in a sport contract. We have tried to specify as much as possible, but we are aware of the limitations. We expect our athletes not only to observe the team rules, but also to integrate the spirit represented by this contract. Athletes who cannot or will not manage this will be dropped from the team.

Warm Up & Logo Wear Order Form

Be sure to look for a copy of the order form distributed to the team on Wednesday's meeting. Team AND Family members are encouraged to wear our team clothing, especially at our meets. I will be continuing to pass out these order forms at practice for 2 weeks. All orders, with payment, is due on February 18th.

Thanks! Joyce

2011 Competition Schedule

Sat., March 5th, Event: Skyline Invitational, @ Skyline HS

Sat., March 12th, Event: Cougar Invitational @ Newark Memorial HS

Wed., March 16th, Event: MVAL meet vs Logan & Kennedy @Logan HS

Sat., March 19, Event: Washington Husky Field Event Invitational @ TAK

Sat., March 19, Event: Dublin Distance Fiesta @ Dublin HS

Fri/Sat, Mar 25th & 26th, Event: Chabot Relays @ Chabot College


Sat., March 26th, Event: Stanford Invitational**, @ Stanford

Wed.., March 30, Event: MVAL meet vs Newark @ Newark HS

Fri/Sat, April 8th & 9th, Event: Arcadia Invitational **, @ Arcadia

Wed., April 13th, Event: MVAL meet vs Irvington, @ TAK (WHS host with SNACK BAR)


Friday, April 15th, Event: Woody Wilson **, @ UC Davis

Thurs., April 21st, Event: MVAL meet vs Mission @ TAK (WHS host with SNACK BAR)

Fri/Sat, April 22rd & 23rd, Event: James Logan Top 8 @ James Logan HS

Sat., April 30th, Event: Sacramento MOC ** @ Hughes Stadium

Wed., May 4th, Event: MVAL meet vs American @ TAK (WHS will provide SNACK BAR)


Friday, May 6th, Spaghetti Feed

Wed/Thur/Fri May 11th/12th/13th Event: MVAL Championships @ James Logan HS

Sat., May 21st, Event: NCS Championships** @ James Logan HS

Fri/Sat, May 27th & 28th, Event: MOC Championships** @ Edwards Stadium, Berkeley

Fri/Sat, June 3rd & 4th, Event: State CIF Championships** @ Buchanan HS, Clovis


Tuesday June 7, Team Banquet

** only qualifying times/distances will go


FYI: just for fun, be on the look out for "Movie Nights" announcements