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Notes from the Coach
TRACK & FIELD PARENTS:
The track season is well under way, and the team wanted to
let you know what has been / is / and will be happening.
Numbers: Over 135 athletes
signed up at the beginning the season, which is 15 more than our
average over the past 4 years. A few decided to go a different
direction, but those who are sticking with/to the program will
be seeing the results of their efforts over the next few weeks.
Usually there is a JV meet on Tuesday and then an Invitational
on Saturday.
FYI – most of our girls and
boys have a good chance to improve their own PR's this season
and a number may move into the TOP TEN rankings this season.
You’ll hear more about them in the weeks to come.
Program Improvement: One of the
goals of each season is to not only develop our track athletes
to their highest level, but also to improve the T & F program.
In the past 4 years the program has purchased over $80,000 of
needed equipment, supplies, uniforms, etc. which has taken a lot
of effort and coordination. One of the ways that parents have
been able to help is through the Annual Track Booster Fee
($25.00 per family), Business Donor Program (donations of
dollars or "gifts in kind" with amounts up to $500.00 or more),
and the concession stand at our meets. There is a little more
that needs to get done this year, so if you haven’t turned in
your Track Booster Fee, want to join the Business Donor Program
or make a donation of food / $$ to the final meet concessions –
there is still time to contribute and the track team thanks you
in advance.
Concessions: The track team is
going to run the concessions on our own this year, plus we’d
like to get all food and necessary items donated. Over 10
parents have donated food or money for supplies. Some items are
already paid for, but please consider how you might help when
the “needed list” comes out in a couple of days. We'll need at
least one or two people to take care of flipping the burgers or
hot dogs as well during the meet.
THANKS: As always thanks
for your support. We know there are some exciting competitions
coming up and having your son or daughter on the squad makes the
team that much stronger. See you at a meet, soon !
Ron Jensen, Gina Holley,
Dave Jestes, Dennis Morgan, Brian Faulkner, Billy
Stadele and Ryan Cannon
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Equipment
- Athletes are expected to wear a clean uniform to every meet.
- Athletes are expected to be prepared for every type of weather. We will practice every day no matter how bad the weather is. We may practice inside if there is a substantial amount of snow on the track, but we will practice every day.
- Athletes should find some gloves, a warm hat, and any additional clothing you may want to stay warm.
- Athletes are expected to wear good running shoes at practice (not basketball shoes, tennis shoes, etc.)
- It is recommended, but not required, that athletes wear spikes at meets.
Foot of the Rockies and Runners’ Roost will give you a discount if you let them know you are a member of the PHS track team.
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2007 Poudre Track and Field Lettering Policy
- The athlete must score a total of 25 varsity points and complete the season (see 5 below).Each point in varsity meets 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).
- Any athlete who qualifies and participates in the State Meet will automatically letter.
(Including relay and alternates)
- Setting a Track and Field Poudre HS record in any CHSAA State Event.
- Any senior track and field athlete that has participated and finished 3 years consecutive years of
Track and Field for Poudre will letter.
- Athletes with special circumstances may be awarded a letter at the coach’s discretion.
(Influencing factors such as season ending injury, illness, family situation, etc.)
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PSD Policy
Poudre School District Policies and Expectations of the Athlete
- Athletes participating in Poudre School District programs are expected to devote their efforts to one school-sanctioned sport per season. Participation in any outside activity during the sports season is not recommended due to the excessive stress that’s placed upon student athletes.
- Athletes are expected to follow decisions and directions of coaches and administrators.
- Athletes are expected to adhere to district training rules.
- Athletes are expected to strive to have positive attitudes.
- Athletes are expected to be willing to sacrifice personal plans in order to practice during approved practices for holiday or vacation periods.
- Athletes are responsible for all equipment issued to them. Lost, stolen, or damaged equipment must be paid for by athlete or his/her parents.
- Athletes are expected to strive to maintain good physical condition at all times.
- Athletes are expected to emphasize team’s goals ahead of individual goals.
- Athletes are expected to meet all of the enrollment, attendance, and academic requirements established by the CHSAA and the Poudre School District.
- Athletes are expected to display behavior that brings credit to themselves, their community, and their school.
Poudre School District Expectations of the Parents
- Parents are expected to support board- approved district athletic policies.
- Parents are expected to support the athlete’s commitments to a program regarding time.
- Parents are expected to support building athletic policies, CHSAA policies, and Northern League policies.
- Parents should be aware of proper diet and conditioning measures for their athletes and see that these measures are followed. Parents need to be alert to excessive weight gains or reductions, as these can be unhealthy.
- Parents are expected to respect the professional competencies of Poudre coaches in judgments such as playing time, squad membership, etc., remembering that team interests outweigh individual goals.
- Parents are expected to demonstrate good sportsmanship which creates a positive influence on our young people and which creates an atmosphere beneficial to Poudre School District, the team, the student body, and the community.
- Parents who wish to discuss problems with coaches are expected to always make arrangements to have discussions in appropriate settings and at mutually convenient times. Public settings are never appropriate and coaches will not be expected to talk to parents after meets or practices about problems.
- Parents are encouraged to be supportive of district training rules and to encourage athletes to follow them.
- Parents are expected to provide proof of insurance or take out appropriate school insurance for athletes.
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