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Uniforms
All runners must wear uniforms in meets -- GSHA guidelines do not allow runners to wear any non-uniform shirts or shorts, except for matching compression shorts, tights, or long sleeve compression shirt below the uniform. This includes our past uniforms -- this year's uniforms are VERY different and past uniforms are not allowed in competition.
The hard deadline is January 31 for uniform purchase!! Please do it ASAP!
This allows us to get them in time even with supply chain issues. ALL ATHLETES must have their uniforms ordered before the season starts, EVEN IF YOU ARE IN ANOTHER SPORT! You will not participate if you don't order in time!! Not ordering in time is a decision not to participate.
New Athletes (who did not participate last year): The uniform package includes the following:
Uniform (green top, black bottom) in either distance, throw, or sprint styles. This is REQUIRED for all athletes. If you are not sure, please look at the store carefully and ask the coaches. If you are not sure, the sprinter uniform works for everyone (unless you plan to ONLY throw.)
Warmup Suit -- this is required! We need to look professional when we step out there, and wearing a warmup serves as an important step to this and also keeps you warm when you are not competing. You need to put your name inside this on the tags...athletes lose these pieces every week and I can't connect you if I don't see your name on it.
Team shirt
All team fees! No additional fees are coming your way.
Returning Athletes: As long as you still a warmup from last year, you can order the returner's package. If you don't have it, or want the New Balance version, please order the "new athlete" uniform. NOBODY can use last year's uniform!! It is VERY different. Included in your package:
Uniform (green top, black bottom) in either distance, throw, or sprint styles. This is REQUIRED for all athletes. If you are not sure, please look at the store carefully and ask the coaches. If you are not sure, the sprinter uniform works for everyone (unless you plan to ONLY throw.)
Team shirt
All team fees! No additional fees are coming your way.
In addition, the store includes other options:
Spirit wear will be open through January -- if it is purchased before the uniform deadline you will get it with your uniforms, but any purchased after that will be delivered in early February.
Bag: if you would like to order one, they are available with personalization!
Additional uniform pieces -- if you would like a backup uniform or need to replace a specific piece.
Sizing Guides: NEW BALANCE
A second spirit wear store will be opening this week...stay tuned! It will have some very cool shirts and gear in it. :)
Shoes
Spikes are REQUIRED for meets for all runners, and running shoes and spikes should both be brought to practice. We will not allow you to run, throw, or jump in shoes that will hurt you long term -- make sure you are not wearing basketball shoes or any non-running shoe!
Both running shoes and spikes can be purchased at any running store..please go get fitted for the right shoes rather than buying the ones that are the cheapest or that look cool. Nothing is more important to your long term health than the right shoes. If you are struggling with cost, consider the cost of the physical therapy that will be required if you get injured! If you need help, please talk with us. Brand is not important, but there are some to avoid -- Nike in particular is great for spikes but usually is not good for running shoes unless you have the perfect foot structure for them.
We partner with Big Peach Running in Suwanee Town Center -- mention that you run track & field with Collins Hill and you will be given a discount on your running purchase. Please make sure they know what you run -- if you are planning to run mid-distance or longer you will need different spikes than if you are planning to run sprints.
Practices
You need to dress for the weather -- bring layers as many of our practices will be in cold weather months! As long as it is safe, we will practice in the cold. If it is not, we will still practice indoors -- don't assume practice is canceled unless we send out a message on Rank One letting you know that.
There is not a required practice clothing, but you should be able to move and should be able to remove layers if you get hot. Georgia weather is unpreditable and you don't want your clothing to get in the way of your improvement.
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