We are still on track with all the warm ups, sweats and t-shirts being delivered before our first league meet. In a perfect world you will have them on Wednesday after practice but the world is not perfect. So . . . prepare for the possibility that they may be issued just before the meet starts on Thursday. Your cooperation and PATIENCE during the distribution time will be necessary and appreciated. We received almost 90 orders so it will be quite a production.
WE WILL NOT RELEASE ANY ORDERS TO ANYONE OTHER THAN THE NAME ON THE ORDER FORM. DO NOT SEND YOUR FRIEND TO PICK UP YOUR ORDER.
Once you receive your order, take 90 seconds to check that you were issued the correct item(s) and size(s). Your order form will be included with your items so you can check these details immediately.
Once you leave the distribution area, we cannot be held responsible for any missing or incorrect items. If you find a discrepancy, report it to the volunteer that handed you your order immediately.
Friday, March 12, 2010
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Skyline Invitational
Well, the first competition is in the books, and overall it was a job well done to all the participants. We had several top six finishes that included a first by Seth Eddings in the discus, first by Ben Rich in the 1600, and a first in the boys distance medley. All the newcomers overcame nerves to establish a baseline for them to improve upon. Unfortunately only a few athletes went. Remember, although optional, to be considered for a varsity, jv, or frosh/soph letter it is important to participate in the invitationals.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Jewelry in Competition
FYI - some officials are more strict than others but it is better to be safe than sorry . . .
CLARIFICATION OF THE NFHS RULES BOOK CONCERNING JEWELRY
Track & Field and Cross Country athletes are prohibited from competing while wearing jewelry. (Track & Field RULE 4, 3-6, X C - Rule 9, 5-7 NFHS 2008 Rules Book). The only exception to this rule is religious and medical medals if not detached, must be taped to the body. A watch may be worn. While not inclusive, the following are some examples of allowed vs. prohibited items.
Examples of Legal Items:
One watch – worn on the wrist
Religious medal – Medal must be taped to the body under the uniform.
Medical alert bracelet – taped to the wrist with the faceplate showing.
Insulin Pump – approved and verified in writing from physician
Heart monitor – only with physician’s statement documenting the need.
Atomizer - only with physician’s statement documenting the need
Glasses – preferred framed to eliminate the chance of injury
Sunglasses – preferred framed to eliminate the chance of injury
Rubber bands or elastic bands to control the hair – even if the elastic band has a small piece of metal. (Additional – girls may wear ribbons in the hair that match the school colors) not extreme.
A scrunchie or ribbon to control the hair – maximum of two ribbons in total – school colors.
Tattoo – unless objectionable – if objectionable it must be covered.
Regulation headband or knit cap – Must be unadorned except for school name, school nickname, or school mascot, school colors.
Regulation “sweat band” for the head when needed - Must be unadorned except for school name, school nickname, or school mascot, school colors.
An American Flag, not to exceed 2 X 3 inches.
One manufacture’s logo/ trademark is permitted on each piece of apparel which does not exceed 2 ¼ square inches and may not exceed 2 ¼ inches in any direction.
Examples of Illegal Items:
No chains or necklaces.
Cloth/ yarn/ hemp /etc., bracelets.
Rubber band or bands on wrist/ ankle.
Earrings – even if covered with tape.
Rings or any other jewelry/ piercing (ie, navel rings, tongue rings, eyebrow rings, and other pierced body parts)
Barrettes or bobby pins/ beads/etc.
Face/ body paint and or stickers, Glitter.
Baseball hats, scarves, bandannas, do-rags, etc.
Pins, except to hold on competitor numbers.
Ribbons, pins, etc. Attached to the shoes/ shoes/ laces (exception-computer chips)
Clerks, the meet Referee, starters, and Field Event Judges, etc. must still do preventive officiating
CLARIFICATION OF THE NFHS RULES BOOK CONCERNING JEWELRY
Track & Field and Cross Country athletes are prohibited from competing while wearing jewelry. (Track & Field RULE 4, 3-6, X C - Rule 9, 5-7 NFHS 2008 Rules Book). The only exception to this rule is religious and medical medals if not detached, must be taped to the body. A watch may be worn. While not inclusive, the following are some examples of allowed vs. prohibited items.
Examples of Legal Items:
One watch – worn on the wrist
Religious medal – Medal must be taped to the body under the uniform.
Medical alert bracelet – taped to the wrist with the faceplate showing.
Insulin Pump – approved and verified in writing from physician
Heart monitor – only with physician’s statement documenting the need.
Atomizer - only with physician’s statement documenting the need
Glasses – preferred framed to eliminate the chance of injury
Sunglasses – preferred framed to eliminate the chance of injury
Rubber bands or elastic bands to control the hair – even if the elastic band has a small piece of metal. (Additional – girls may wear ribbons in the hair that match the school colors) not extreme.
A scrunchie or ribbon to control the hair – maximum of two ribbons in total – school colors.
Tattoo – unless objectionable – if objectionable it must be covered.
Regulation headband or knit cap – Must be unadorned except for school name, school nickname, or school mascot, school colors.
Regulation “sweat band” for the head when needed - Must be unadorned except for school name, school nickname, or school mascot, school colors.
An American Flag, not to exceed 2 X 3 inches.
One manufacture’s logo/ trademark is permitted on each piece of apparel which does not exceed 2 ¼ square inches and may not exceed 2 ¼ inches in any direction.
Examples of Illegal Items:
No chains or necklaces.
Cloth/ yarn/ hemp /etc., bracelets.
Rubber band or bands on wrist/ ankle.
Earrings – even if covered with tape.
Rings or any other jewelry/ piercing (ie, navel rings, tongue rings, eyebrow rings, and other pierced body parts)
Barrettes or bobby pins/ beads/etc.
Face/ body paint and or stickers, Glitter.
Baseball hats, scarves, bandannas, do-rags, etc.
Pins, except to hold on competitor numbers.
Ribbons, pins, etc. Attached to the shoes/ shoes/ laces (exception-computer chips)
Clerks, the meet Referee, starters, and Field Event Judges, etc. must still do preventive officiating
Uniforms Being Distributed
This week athletes are checking out uniforms. Those who are competing in the Skyline Invitational will be first. You must check out the uniform by type & size of jersey and shorts. At the end of the season, all uniforms must be returned. Make sure you get all items checked in to avoid any confusion or being held responsible for items you returned.
You may wear under your uniform a solid color "Under Armour" type of t-shirt or short. This is to be one color and must blend with the uniform worn over it.
Coach Ben has suggested that any new runners might consider purchasing a pair of spikes but it is optional and up to the individual.
For rules clarification on the wearing of jewelry, see the post titled: Jewelry in Competition
You may wear under your uniform a solid color "Under Armour" type of t-shirt or short. This is to be one color and must blend with the uniform worn over it.
Coach Ben has suggested that any new runners might consider purchasing a pair of spikes but it is optional and up to the individual.
For rules clarification on the wearing of jewelry, see the post titled: Jewelry in Competition
Saturday, February 13, 2010
2010 Fund Raising
One of the things I love most about the track & field team is that everyone is welcome, accepted and there are no financial commitments required to be on the team. Anyone who has a desire and is willing to do the work is encouraged to join the team. We are different in that aspect and it is a GOOD difference.
However, funding the team is still necessary and, do I need to say it, the FUSD isn't in a position to help out much.
We have quite a few financial needs (and wants) this year. The #1 item is always entry fees for the invitational meets we traditionally compete in. After that, we have committed to purchasing our own throwers cage. This will allow our throwers to complete their MVAL competitions in one day like the rest of the team (they have had to throw discus at a borrowed facility on one day then throw shot at TAK during the actual meet). We are also looking to purchase our own starting blocks as well as buying new team uniforms.
It all adds up to a lot of money so fund raising is going to start now! The following has been approved and is in the works as we speak. Please MARK YOUR CALENDAR'S and do what you can to help with the fund raising efforts.
Husky Challenge Postcards - (Starts very soon) Everyone should know how this works but I will give you a quick run-down in case you are new or have forgotten. Each member of the team will be given 5 postcards asking for cash donations. Fill them out with the name and address of friends, neighbors and/or relatives then return to Coach Ben. We will place postage on the cards and mail them. It is simple and there is no pressure. We encourage EVERYONE to provide just 5 names because if only 2 people of the 5 postcards mailed sends in $10 checks, it is well worth it to the team. (just ask for more cards if you need them)
Eat at Rubios (Fresh Mexican Grill) - (Monday, March 1st) Everyone will be given flyers to pass out. They should go to friends, teachers, neighbors, grocery store clerks, people at work, basically - - anyone & everyone. This flyer encourages people to eat at Rubio's (located at Pacific Commons, near Lowes) between 5pm - 9pm. The team will get 20% of all the money spent at Rubio's. The flyer MUST BE PRESENTED at the time of purchase.
Used book collection/recycle - (March 1st - April 30th) This will be an ongoing collection for 2 months. We will place collection bins near the office and student center as well as at all MVAL meets held at TAK. All books will be sold to an online collection source or to half price books on a rotating basis.
Eat at Sweet Tomatoes - (Thursday, April 8th) same info as "Rubio's" and again, the flyer MUST BE PRESENTED at the time of purchase.
Spaghetti Feed & Raffle - (Friday, April 30th) Team members will be asked to sell meal tickets. We will serve the standard, spaghetti w/sauce, bread, salad & drinks. Desert will be sold separately. Raffle tickets will be sold for prizes collected. (we are already looking for raffle prizes so any help with this is appreciated)
MORE INFO WILL BE COMING . . . keep checking the Blog for updates and/or e-mail's from me (joyce taylor)
However, funding the team is still necessary and, do I need to say it, the FUSD isn't in a position to help out much.
We have quite a few financial needs (and wants) this year. The #1 item is always entry fees for the invitational meets we traditionally compete in. After that, we have committed to purchasing our own throwers cage. This will allow our throwers to complete their MVAL competitions in one day like the rest of the team (they have had to throw discus at a borrowed facility on one day then throw shot at TAK during the actual meet). We are also looking to purchase our own starting blocks as well as buying new team uniforms.
It all adds up to a lot of money so fund raising is going to start now! The following has been approved and is in the works as we speak. Please MARK YOUR CALENDAR'S and do what you can to help with the fund raising efforts.
Husky Challenge Postcards - (Starts very soon) Everyone should know how this works but I will give you a quick run-down in case you are new or have forgotten. Each member of the team will be given 5 postcards asking for cash donations. Fill them out with the name and address of friends, neighbors and/or relatives then return to Coach Ben. We will place postage on the cards and mail them. It is simple and there is no pressure. We encourage EVERYONE to provide just 5 names because if only 2 people of the 5 postcards mailed sends in $10 checks, it is well worth it to the team. (just ask for more cards if you need them)
Eat at Rubios (Fresh Mexican Grill) - (Monday, March 1st) Everyone will be given flyers to pass out. They should go to friends, teachers, neighbors, grocery store clerks, people at work, basically - - anyone & everyone. This flyer encourages people to eat at Rubio's (located at Pacific Commons, near Lowes) between 5pm - 9pm. The team will get 20% of all the money spent at Rubio's. The flyer MUST BE PRESENTED at the time of purchase.
Used book collection/recycle - (March 1st - April 30th) This will be an ongoing collection for 2 months. We will place collection bins near the office and student center as well as at all MVAL meets held at TAK. All books will be sold to an online collection source or to half price books on a rotating basis.
Eat at Sweet Tomatoes - (Thursday, April 8th) same info as "Rubio's" and again, the flyer MUST BE PRESENTED at the time of purchase.
Spaghetti Feed & Raffle - (Friday, April 30th) Team members will be asked to sell meal tickets. We will serve the standard, spaghetti w/sauce, bread, salad & drinks. Desert will be sold separately. Raffle tickets will be sold for prizes collected. (we are already looking for raffle prizes so any help with this is appreciated)
MORE INFO WILL BE COMING . . . keep checking the Blog for updates and/or e-mail's from me (joyce taylor)
Friday, October 16, 2009
Links
Training:http://gamespeed.net/ (Sprints)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2dvjZU-wKg (200)
http://completetrackandfield.com/complete-track-and-field-reports/
http://completetrackandfield.com/complete-track-and-field-reports/
http://coacheseducation.com/ (Everything)
PV links (Pole Vault)
http://www.everythingtrackandfield.com/ (Everything)
News and Results:
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Good Job!
Well done on a great 2008 season. We saw many school records fall, PRs, and a great postseason. Both Boys and Girls Varsity finished with a 4-2 record. That is the best boys varsity record in many years. Thanks for working so hard and contributing to this team. It is really paying off and will continue to pay off for years to come. See you next year for those returning and good luck to those of you who are graduating!
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