Track and Field Team Handbook

Head Coaches:

Scott Kinkley (303) 982-7519, Email – Scott.Kinkley@Jeffco.K12.Co.Us

Lara Vette (303)982-1597,  Email – Lara.Vette@Jeffco.K12.Co.Us

Assistant Coaches: Matt Cisneros, Brent Van sickle, Rick Giarratano, Jay Ruby, Katie Carbiener, Reese Swanson, Justin Fulton, Tara Loper, Shane Duplice

Paperwork: Turned Into Athletic Office, 5 Practices To Compete

Team Rules:

• Training Rule Contract

  • Drugs, Alcohol Or Tobacco – Two Meet Suspension

• Attendance To Practice And Meets

  • Excused – Parents Must Contact Athlete’s Coach

    • Vmail Or Email And Leave A Message About Absence.

  • (Absences May Affect Running In Meets)

  • Unexcused = Extra Work And No Meets That Week

  • Late To Practice Or Meet – Means Extra Work Everyone Is Expected To Have Good Attendance

Team Expectations: High Quality Character And Sportsmanship

“Just Think And Make A Good Decision”

No Foul Language And No Disrespect

Concentrate On Classes And Track

Always Clean Up After Yourselves

Mustang Pride – In Teammates, School, And Other Programs

Academics:

Week-To-Week Eligibility

• Two “Fs” = No Meets The Next Week, Must Practice

Practice Times:

• M - F 3:45 Meeting In The Small Gym

• M – F 3:45 – 5:45 (Not Every Athlete Will Stay Until 5:45)

• No Formal Practice Over Spring Break

• Club Teams & Expectations

Uniforms:

• All Full Uniforms Are $75; Distance Tops Are $54 

• Coaches Will Take Orders.

• Payments will be made on Infinite Campus Fee system - coaches will not take this money.

  • No uniform until fee is paid  

Dual Sport Athletes:

• Please Email Your Coach A Practice/Game Schedule

Lettering:

• You Need To Score 11 Varsity Points Or 22 Jv Points

• You Must Place In An Event To Score Points

Schedules:

• There Are Meets For Freshmen, Jv And Varsity.

• You Will Not Attend Every Meet On The Schedule.

• You Will Find Out Weekly What Meets You Will Be In.

• *Everyone Will Attend Or Work The RV Meet On 3/8.

• We Will Also Need Student Workers For Some Meets (Letter Pt)

*Inclement Weather May Cause Cancellations Or Postponements Of Track Meets, This Is Communicated During Daily And After Lunch Announcements*

Remind, (For Athletes Only): 

• Sprinters, Jumpers, Hurdlers -Text @Rvsprints To 81010

• Long Distance (800m, 1600m, 3200m) - Text @Rvtf2024 To 81010

• Email, (For Parents): Athlete Info Tab On The Website

Transportation:

• No Buses - Planning Ahead And Carpooling Will Be Necessary For Some

Meet Expectations:

Before You Leave:

• Make Sure You Have All Your Equipment – (Sweats, Uniform, Shoes, Socks, Cold Weather Gear, Sunscreen, And Nutritious Snacks And Drinks)

When You Arrive:

• Stay Off The Track Area Until Your Event Is Called

• Get To Your Events By Third Call

• No Cell Phones Or Airpods In The Competition Area - You will be DQ’ed

• Have Your Uniform On Before Your Event

• Warm Up Before Your Event And Cool Down After

• Do Not Remove Your Uniform In The Competition Area

Before Leaving The Meet

• Clean Up Your Area Of The Bleachers

• Always Check Out With A Coach Before You Leave

Injuries:

• Full Time Trainer And Rehab: Stacy Schuchard. Her office is in the gym. Opens daily at 2:00.

• If You See A Doctor, You Must Get A Doctors Release Before Returning To Practice Or Meets

Nutrition:

• Please read the following blog written by Coach Cisneros about nutrition.

• There are many approaches to hydration and replenishing of lost electrolytes and trace minerals. Here are two suggestions:

  • Daily water consumption =  .5 oz per pound of body weight. For example, a 150 lb athlete would drink 75 oz water daily. Earlier in the day is best. Slowly consumed and not gulped in big quantities.

  • Training consumption =  Total body weight divided by 30. Use that number in ounces and drink that much water every 15 minutes during training. For example, a 150 lb athlete would drink 5 oz every 15 minutes of training.