SOUTH VIEW TRACK AND FIELD
INFORMATION AND EXPECTATIONS
Schedule:
Practices from 7:45-9 at Kuhlman Stadium
Meet Dates: April 21, May 6, 20, 27
No practice on meet dates
No practice on the morning after a meet
There is no school and no practice on 4/23 and 5/9
Logistics:
Students have access to locker rooms beginning at 7:30
Belongings may be kept in school locker or on the field in the end zone. Students are responsible for their belongings.
Dress appropriately for outdoor practice - layers, hats, gloves, etc
Practice will be held in large gym at SV if there is rain or snow
Students should communicate to coaches if they will miss a meet
Communication:
Please email a coach when you know you are going to be absent. This is very important the day of a meet!
Attendance:
You are expected to be at all scheduled events. Check in and out with your squad coach or captain each day at practice.
If you are going to miss a meet, you need to let coaches know, especially if you are a member of a relay!
Weather:
We practice regardless of weather (we have the SV gyms for inclement weather).
If a meet is canceled or postponed, it will be shared via email by 2:00 PM.
An announcement will be made at school for the athletes.
Equipment-
Athletes will need the following:
-Running shoes
-Shorts
-T-shirt
-Water bottle
-Running pants (sweatpants, nylon pants, etc)
-Long sleeve top (sweatshirt, hoodie, etc)
Optional:
-Watch with chronograph
-Track spikes
The following local running stores will offer you a discount, if you tell them you’re on the Edina Track and Field Team:
Gear Running (44th & France) TC Running (Eden Prairie) Marathon Sports (50th & Penn)
It’s very important that you are prepared for the weather, as it can change quickly.
Order of Events at Meets (rolling):
100M Hurdles
1600M
100M
4x200 Relay
400M
4x100 Relay
800M
200M
4x400 Relay
Jumps (long and high) & Throws (shot and discus) will run concurrent to the track events.
Locker Rooms:
We have access to the locker rooms at SVMS starting at 7:30 am. During practice, you can either put your belongings in your school locker or on the track. **You are responsible for your belongings.
Team Expectations:
Respect teammates and coaches
Behave respectfully at meets
Be prepared each day (clothing, gear, etc)
Give your best effort
Enjoy this experience and have fun being on this team