Coaches:

Brian Faulkner &= nbsp; &= nbsp; Head Coach – Middle Distance

= ; bfaulkne@psdschools.org<= /span>

Gina Holley &n= bsp; = ; &= nbsp; Sprints – 100 / 200/ 400/ Relays

= ; rholley@psdschools.org

Billy Bent &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; Long/Triple Jump

= ; wbent@psdschools.org

Bryan Kiel &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; Pole Vault/High Jump

= ; bkiel@psdschools.org

Maria Wankelman &= nbsp; &= nbsp; Long Distance

= ; mwankelm@psdschools.org<= /span>

Katie Hansen &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; Shot/Disk/Strength & Conditioning

lillitrac= k@yahoo.com

Brad Blevins= &nb= sp; &= nbsp; Sprints Assistant/Hurdles/High Jump

&nb= sp; braddblev= ins@gmail.com

Nicole Lund&= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; General assistant coach

lnicole@p= sdschools.org

Captains:

Track and Field Captains to be named = after our first home meet. Captain = will include a boy/girl from: Distance, Sprints, Jumps, Thro= ws. Captains will be expected to take = on various leadership roles throughout the season.

Philosophy

Track and= Field is a no cut sport at Poudre. = This means that if you are out for track and field you are expected to perform a= ll workouts to the best of your ability, to compete when given the opportunity= and to be a positive factor on the team. We want student/athletes out for the program that are willing to work for their own improvement and contribute to the success of the team.

Expectations:

Ø If you are unable to attend practice YOU MUST let your coach know. No call = no shows will meet with a coach to discuss their intent to stay on the team. Two, no calls no shows is grounds = for dismissal from the team.

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Ø Athletes must be committed. Arrange work, music lessons, etc f= or after practices. If athletes = are proactive and communicate most people will accommodate. Two sport athletes must set = up a schedule with the coaches so athletes are not overworked and don’t mi= ss important meets/practice techniques. We have scheduled practice from 3:30-5:30, so it is safe to plan on being available after that. M= ost days we are done by 5. <= /o:p>

Ø Academics come first. Students must maintain their grade= s in order to be on the team. Howe= ver we don’t want kids missing practice because they procrastinated. We need them to take responsibilit= y and be proactive. There is alw= ays before school, lunch, and most days anywhere from 15-30 minutes right after school to get some help. If t= hey are struggling, individual arrangements can be made.

Ø Athletes MUST travel to a meet with the team – AND– you must sign out with a coach in

order to leave= a meet for any reason. You may ONLY RIDE WITH YOUR PARENTS!!!

Ø JEWELRY can not be worn in a meet – NO EXCEPTIONS (except medical / religious)

Ø Electronic devices are limited. Cell phones/IPods should not be br= ought to practice, and most meets will disqualify athletes if they are brought on= the track/infield. They are aloud= in the stands.

Ø All equipment checked out to you is your responsibility. Anything lost= , will cost!

Ø We practice EVERYDAY (sometimes on Saturday)= . Be prepared to go outside!

Wear SWEAT PANTS and TOP out to PRACTICE – EVERYDAY

Ø If you suspect an injury LET A COACH KNOW and seek treatment – DO NOT WAIT!

Ø DO NOT work out without a coach present R= 11; state regulation - so follow it to the letter.

Ø Treat you body right – FOOD, NUTRITION, SLEEP, ORGANIZATION are important.

Ø SHOES are your most important piece of equipment. Make sure you have something that

fits and= works well.

Schedule

Our meet and transportation/release t= ime schedules are attached. Most meets are Tuesdays and Saturdays, but few a number of smaller meets Mondays and Frida= ys year. More chances to compete= more often! We will try and = let athletes know as early as possible (at least 3-4 days before) as to which m= eets they will be participating in.

Poudre Invitational

Please note that every athlete, even = if they are competing is expected to help out with this event. We need to have this meet run well, since it is a State Qualifier. We need as many parents as can com= e and help out – in any way they can and there are a number of ways to help= !

Fundraising:

Attached you will find a fundraiser/s= ponsor letter specifically outlining how you can help Poudre Track & Field.

Here are some ways you can be involve= d:

Ø = Parent Bo= oster Fees: &= nbsp; $25.00 helps to cover the costs of= many of the small and large

items needed e= ach year for track and field that are not covered by our budget. In the past three years the team h= as benefited from new pole-vault pit, hurdles, workout equipment, etc. that ma= kes the program that much better. Thi= s year we are working making sure we have full sets of NIKE uniforms.

Ø = Old Chicago Pizza Pals Coupons They cost $11.00 and the track team= keeps $5.00 out of the $11.00. Make checks out to PHS-Track. You = can sell them starting now. Colle= ct the money and keep track of who has purchased what number.

Ø = Cookie Do= ugh Sales: Cost is $15/box, and we make $6/box. 48 pre-portioned cook= ies are in each box.

Ø = Track Booster Business Banners.&n= bsp; These sell for $250.00 the first year and $200 after that. These are hung at our home track meets or League / Regional Championship meets at Fre= nch Field. It’s a great way= to advertise for your business and help Poudre Track and Field!

Ø = Concessions at our meets= – = With the help of parents donating specific items for our concession- stand sales, we plan on doubling our inc= ome this year. A specific list wi= ll be generated, please help out anyway you can when asked.

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Ø = Donation of Time:&= nbsp; We can use people timing, announcing, measure at meets. I would like get more action shots = of athletes at meets, so if you like to take pictures we could use you. We are also hoping to have some mo= re team get tog ethers this year like pasta diners and some track movie nights= . The final major item in this categ= ory would be a parent coordinator to oversee these various groups and keep communication lines open between parents, coaches, and athletes.

Ø = Donation of Resources:&n= bsp; Gift Cards, food items, or general things you may access to that cou= ld help our track team.

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Poudre Track and Field Lettering Po= licy

1.<= span style=3D'font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>      = The athlete must score a total of 25 varsity points and complete the season.&nb= sp;

2.<= span style=3D'font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>      Each point in a varsity meet counts as one point toward a varsity letter. Relay points are divided

equally among team members. (JV points, count as one fourth of= a varsity letter point). City a= nd/or Conference and/or Regional competitors receive extra varsity points.

3. Achieving a Poudre Top Ten mark in = any state or state qualifying meet.

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Any senior track and field ath= lete that has participated and finished 3 consecutive years of Track and Fi= eld for Poudre will letter.

The final condition to be met to earn a letter, even if the above conditio= ns are met, is that athletes must participate in one of the fundraising opportunities, and/or help volunteer with the

Team (helping organize a team event, help at meets, etc.)

6. Athletes with special circumstance= s may be awarded a letter at the coach’s discretion.

=       (In= fluencing factors such as season ending injury, illness, family situation, etc.)

T= entative 2009 Poudre Track & Field Schedule & Events

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Day:        &= nbsp;    Date:        &= nbsp;   Meet:        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;         Location:        &= nbsp;      Level:        &= nbsp; Time:

Tuesday        &= nbsp; 2/17        &= nbsp;        Official Practice Begins    &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;      Event Center        &= nbsp;       All        &= nbsp;          3:30

Tuesday        &= nbsp; 2/24        &= nbsp;       Parent Meeting      =             &nb= sp;            =      Event Center      &= nbsp;         All        &= nbsp;          6:00

Tuesday        &= nbsp; 3/3        &= nbsp;          Informal Scrimmage     &nbs= p;          Poudre        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;    All        &= nbsp;          3:00

Tuesday        &= nbsp; 3/10        &= nbsp;        JV scrimmage     &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;       Loveland        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p; JV        &= nbsp;           2:= 00

Friday        &= nbsp;     3/13        &= nbsp;        City Challenge     &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;      French Field      &n= bsp;          Varsity        &= nbsp;    3:00

Saturday        &= nbsp; 3/28        &= nbsp;        Runners Roost      &n= bsp;            = ;      French Field      &n= bsp;          Varsity        &= nbsp;    8:30 AM

Tuesday   = ;        3/31        &= nbsp;        JV scrimmage     &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;       Loveland H.S.        &= nbsp;     JV        &= nbsp;           3:= 00

Saturday        &= nbsp; 4/4        &= nbsp;         Foot of the Rockies           &nb= sp;     French        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;    Varsity        &= nbsp;    8:30 AM

Monday        &= nbsp; 4/6        &= nbsp;         League Relays      &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;       North Stadium      =        Varsity        &= nbsp;    2:00

Saturday        &= nbsp; 4/11        &= nbsp;        Poudre Invite      &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;        French        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;    Varsity        &= nbsp;    8:30 AM

Tuesday        &= nbsp; 4/14        &= nbsp;       Fort Collins Scri= mmage        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p; John Martin       =          All        &= nbsp;          3:00

Saturday   &nb= sp;       4/18        &= nbsp;        Nike Invitational     &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;   Littleton H.S.            =    Varsity        &= nbsp;    8:00 AM

Tuesday        &= nbsp; 4/21        &= nbsp;        City Championships     =            French<= span style=3D'mso-tab-count:3'>        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;    All        &= nbsp;          3:00

Friday        &= nbsp;     4/24        &= nbsp;       Rocky Mountain Shootout     <= /span>French        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;    Varsity        &= nbsp;    12:00

Saturday        &= nbsp; 4/25        &= nbsp;       JV Championships     =             &nb= sp; French        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;    JV        &= nbsp;           9:= 00 AM

Saturday        &= nbsp; 5/2        &= nbsp;         Montbello Invitational            &n= bsp;           All City Stadium      =     Varsity        &= nbsp;    9:00 AM

Friday        &= nbsp;     5/8        &= nbsp;         Conference Championships     North Field      &n= bsp;           Var= sity        &= nbsp;    12:00

Thursday        &= nbsp; 5/14        &= nbsp;        State Track Meet     &nb= sp;            =     Jefco   &nb= sp;            =             Q= ualifiers         = 8:30 AM

Friday        &= nbsp;     5/15        &= nbsp;        State Track Meet     &nb= sp;            =     Jefco  &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;            Qualifiers         = 11:15 AM

Saturday        &= nbsp; 5/16        &= nbsp;        State Track Meet     &nb= sp;            =     Jefco  &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;            Qualifiers         = 10:45 AM

Tuesday        &= nbsp; 5/19        &= nbsp;        Team Awards Banquet     = ;        Poudre Commons      = All        &= nbsp;          6:00

Season:

12 weeks long

First half is building a foundation and working on technique

Second half is to refine technique / speed and prepare for year ending meets.=

I, _________________________________ parent / guardian for _________________________________ &nbs= p;

   &nbs= p;           (PRINT NAME)        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;              (PRINT ATH= LETE NAME)

   &nbs= p;        Contact Phone number __________________   Contact email address _______________________

I have read the information on the first page of this = packet of information. I have in my possession the track and field schedule AND, I understand that my child = needs to return this form this week to his/her coach. I have indicated below the meets w= here I can help out as an official or with the concessions. We

Can use anyone to be an official.<= /span> Concession Sta= nds can be either donations and= /or helping sell items.

Please fill in you name (and others you know) that can= help out at each meet listed below:

U= niforms and More

Shall be worn as intended by manufactures

Single solid color undergarmen= ts

Matching colors for relay memb= ers

School issued uniforms for all athletes, including field events participants

Wear shorts above the hips

Do Not Knot The Shirts In The Back

Do not remove any part of the uniform in competition areas<= o:p>

On cold days, bring the approp= riate clothing (warm-ups, gloves, hats, ect…)

Be prepared for anything, especially in Colorado.

Sunglasses can be worn

Are proper shoes being worn? S= pikes? What length?

No Jewelry , only religious or medical medallions that should be taped inside the athlete’s shirt

No barrettes, Bobby pins or headbands

No = rubber inspirational wrist bands

Watches for long distance is ok

&sh= y;*No watching of taped performances during the competition*

Cell phones are not permitted in restricted areas

Bri= ng plenty of water and / or sports drinks

Bri= ng healthy snacks to munch on

Bri= ng money to buy something or pack a lunch

Get at least 8 hours of sleep the day before the me= et

Bus= or own transportation?

Kno= w the time schedule and the start or your event (starting times may change)<= o:p>

Fin= d the location for check-in (clerk of the course or at your event)

Lis= ten to the announcements that are being made

Know where your coach is

Know where the medical kit is in case of and emergency
Bri= ng medicine for inhalers

Meet Procedures By Event

P= ole vault

·        Safety first! Each attempt must be supervised=

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· “Vaulter= ’s pole has a 1” circular band indicating the maximum top hand hold posi= tion which is 6” below the top of the pole.”

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· 15 minute warm-up

· Have you stretched out?

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H= igh jump

Str= etch out before jumping
Tak= e off sweats before jumping
15 = minute warm up
Tap= e to mark starting point
Get= in practice jumps
Tak= e off from one foot
Thr= ee attempts
Know starting height
60 seconds to attempt jump after name is called
Run= ning events take precedence over field events. Do not leave your field event till second call is made. Check to see how much time is given before y= ou need to check back in.

L= ong and Triple Jump

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Run= ning events take precedence over field events. Do not leave your field event till second call is made. Check to see how much time is given before y= ou need to check back in.

S= hot put and discus

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H= urdling

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· or around it

· You cannot advance or trial a leg o= utside or below the hurdle gate.=

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S= tarting blocks

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· One false start and your out=

R= elays/Running

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· Who’s in charge of the baton?=

· What is the running order?

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Fin= ish the race with baton on hand
Nev= er throw down the baton (disqualification)
Fin= ish race in assigned lane
Rem= ain in your lane and on the track until the official excuses you
Wha= t heat are you in? What lane?
You= can not take one or more steps inside the assigned lane line at the break = line
You can not step on or over the inside lane for three (3) or more steps with either feet or both feet<= o:p>

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EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SPIKES

Learn how to find the spikes that are right for your needs

By Erik Heinonen PUBLISHED 04/28/2007

Just as soccer and football cleats offer grip on a grass field, spiked shoes pro= vide traction and speed on a track-and they're

much lighter than a training shoe. But find= ing the right spiked shoes for your needs is not always a clear-cut proposition= .

Not All Spikes Are Al= ike: There are spikes designed for short sprints, long sprints, middle distances, long distances, cross country, the steeplechase, and field events. Some spiked s= hoes are cushioned like a training shoe. Others, in the interest of saving every ounce of weight, are stripped down to the bare essentials. The actual spike part of the shoe is called a "pin." Some shoes have three, others= as many as eight. A spiked shoe may have a significant heel, no heel at all, permanent pins, or replaceable pins. Some even have holes to allow water-or= as the steeplechasers for whom they're made like to joke, the blood-to run out.

With so many choices, even world-class athletes admit to being flustered by the array of options. Two-time Olympian Marla Runyan recalls once heading to the track with eight different pairs of shoes, and running her warm-up strides in each pair to test them out. "I am very picky about my racing spikes," she says.

The Right Spikes For You: Greg Weich, track and cross-country coach at girls' = state champion Smoky Hill High School in the Denver area, says athletes should fi= rst decide on the purpose of their spikes: for sprinting, distance running or f= ield events.

Sprint spikes are designed to put an athlete on the pad at the base of the toes an= d, to save weight, have little or no heel. The spike plate (the forefoot platf= orm into which pins are mounted) of a sprint shoe also has the maximum number of pins to provide as much traction as possible.

By comparison, track distance shoes have a relatively substantial heel, in some cases with the same lightweight cushioning material found in training shoes= , to accommodate the more flat-footed landing of a distance runner. Distance sho= es also have fewer pins, usually between three and seven.

Buying Spikes: Price = and Fit: Spikes can vary greatly in price, with high-end models $100 and up. These are lightweight models with quality construction in the heel. Weich says most runners can obtain a good enough pair in the $50 range.

A specialty running store is the best place to find spikes, because the staff will guide you through the process, and make sure you end up with the best spike for your foot and your event. Of course, not all specialty stores car= ry a big selection of spikes. If you have to turn to the Internet for your spike= s, be sure to discuss your needs beforehand with your coach or another knowledgeable running-shoe person.

Choosing the right size is a matter of taste. Many athletes prefer a tighter fit from their spikes, sometimes moving down as much as a full size from their train= ing shoes. Other runners find smaller sizes too snug. Try on several models to = find the best fit.

"You don't want to feel your toe cramped up against the front of the shoe," says Weich. "A spike should feel like it w= as meant for your foot, a little more snug than a training shoe feels."

Spikes' Wear and Care: How long will a pair of spikes last? Most spikes should hold up for at least tw= o to three high school seasons (and they generally feel better the more they get used). Distance runners who compete in both cross-country and track can sometimes use the same spikes for all seasons. There are spikes designed specifically for cross-country. They tend to have a rubber sole with a bett= er grip on rough or muddy cross-country surfaces.

The most important consideration for cross-country spikes is the length of pin = to use. While quarter-inch pins are the norm for use on a track, three-eighth-= inch pins are standard for cross country. However, muddy conditions call for a longer pin, say, a half-inch or five-eighths of an inch. For a course with = lots of pavement or very firm dirt, it's best to insert plugs in place of the pi= ns. Specialty running shoe stores and the Web are the best bets for finding ext= ra pins and plugs. Cross-country flats, which have rubber nubs where pins woul= d be in a spiked shoe, are another alternative.

Quick tips for taking care of your spikes: <= /span>* Never run in spikes without inserting pins or plugs first. All it tak= es is a piece of gravel to lodge in the hole and you're down as much as a sixt= h of your traction on one foot.

* Don't twist the pins too hard when inserting them. Aim for 1/16 of a revolu= tion past tight and no further, says Weich.

* Wet spikes? Don't even think about putting them in the clothes dryer (same = goes for regular running shoes). Stuff the toe with fistful of newspaper and put them near a heat vent or another warm spot. They should be dry by the next = day.

* Allow adequate time to adjust to running in spikes, particularly a new pair, before racing in them. Do a light workout or strides in them two or three t= imes before you race in them. Otherwise, you risk cutting up your foot, as 2004 Olympian Dathan Ritzenhein= once did when he competed in a new, untested pair of spikes.

To wear socks or not to wear socks? The thought of bare feet in a pair of spikes is pure bli= ss to some, kind of gross to others, but either way, going sockless invites blisters. A thin sock is a good compromise.

Elite athletes = on spikes: = Two-time Olympian Marla Runyan, on her f= avorite pair of spikes: "Since I started off as a sprinter in college, running the 400, hurdles and competing in the heptathlon, I wanted the lightest, most flexib= le spikes I could find. When I ran the 1500 for the first time, I wore a pair = of sprint spikes designed for the 400. In these spikes, I ran personal bests f= or 1500 and 3000 and won the nationals 5000. Although the spikes were not ideal for distance, I made them work and they will always have sentimental value."

Two-time NCAA 10,000 champion Alicia Craig, on cross-country spikes:=
"In cross-country, I prefer spikes that are sturdy as opposed to some = of the lighter options. I figure that the extra weight is worth it since the sturdier models support my feet on uneven ground. I don't really like to get new spikes that often, even if they are the same model I've been wearing. I like going into a race and having something on my feet so familiar that I d= on't even think about them."