Dear Track parents,

 

We are set and ready to go for another great track season. We have several dedicated coaches, a great deal of parent helpers and about 100 incredible kids!

 

A few notes to start the season off on the right foot.

 

FORMS: Medical forms, CYO player contracts and fee's need to be turned in ASAP. (Forms are attached at the bottom of this page). Cost is $40 if no uniform is needed. $61 if a uniform is needed.

 

UNIFORMS: We will be placing the order on Friday March 13th. If your child does not have one, you will need to see me before end of Thursday's practice. I will have the samples with me at all three practices next week.

 

PRACTICE: Practice will be at the EAST campus gym. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 6:15- 7:15pm for Cadets (4-6th grade), and 7:15-8:15pm for Juniors (7th and 8th grade). We WILL go outside so please have the kids dress in layers to be able to run both inside and out. We will have a water station. Should your child choose to bring a water bottle, make sure it has their name on it and that they throw it out when empty or take home with them.

 

WEEKEND PRACTICE: Coach Baugh will be holding Saturday and Sunday fun runs. Saturday runs at 9 a.m. at Olander and Sunday runs at 4:15 p.m. at Wildwood (meet at stables/park HQ). These will begin 3/14. These are optional, but HIGHLY encouraged, especially for the distance runners. These runs serve as great conditioning and are very effective at improving speed and endurance not just for track but for soccer, baseball/softball, football and may other sports. Give it a shot!

 

FRIENDS: I encourage each kid to try to get a friend to give track a try. Track is a sport that has something for everyone. It is also much more fun to have a friend to do it with!

 

PARENT HELPERS: THANK YOU to each and every parent that has offered to help the team out with some behind the scene's work. Any parent that would like me to add their name to this list, shoot me a quick email and I will add you to the list. Behind the scene's jobs vary from an hour or so a season to a few hours per week. By having parents help out with these jobs, it will free up the coaches to spend more time working with the kids.

 

INFORMATION: A parent welcome letter is attached for those that did not get one at sign up's. This has very important information on practice's, meets, as well as other pertinent information. Very handy for families new to track.

 

UPDATES: Track updates will be posted on our website starting next week. This will include any cancellations, changes and meet information. Please be patient as we switch over the calendar and other items from last year. Our website can also be accessed via the St. Joe's website under sports, as well as through www.sylvania.org .

 

If you have any questions please let me know!

 

Coach Laura Frye

419-824-4496 home

419-276-2998 cell