INDOOR TRACK 2013-2014
Howard High School
Coaches
Coach Wade (Head Girl’s Coach) [email protected]
Coach Dickerson (Head Boy’s Coach) [email protected]
Coach Ose (Assistant Coach) [email protected]
Practices Practice starts everyday at 2:45! We take attendance every day. We will practice regardless of
temperature. Unless told by a coach. Athletes need to be dressed appropriately.
We will practice Saturday practices, unless we have a meet that day.
If you have to miss or come late to practice for an excused reason (sick, doc. appt., help from a teacher, Ect.) You need to let a coach know ahead of time and bring a note!! Change first then see a teacher.
Attendance Consequences
The following applies to UNEXCUSED absences and latenesses.
1st Offense – Warning 2ND Offense –Email / Phone call home 3rd Offense – Will not participate in the
next meet (No matter how important the meet)
4th Offense – Removal from the team.
Injuries See Athletic Trainer Ms. Palermo
first. Most running injuries require only a few days off or easy running. If injuries warrants a doctor’s appointment than she will tell you so.
If doctor says you cannot practice then you will not practice or participate in meets until cleared by doctor’s note
If injured, you are still required to attend practices and meets to support the team.
Who gets to run at meets?
League meets – 30 spots boys / girls, 2 buses max 100 kids.
Invitational meets – 10-12 boys /girls spots.
Championship meets – Counties - top 3 in each event.
Regionals/ States must qualify Our goal is to get everyone in at least 2
meets.
Schedule December 7th Hoco Scrimmage Meet (JV/ Varsity Mix) December 14th Hoco WinterFest (Varsity) December 17th Hoco Inter-County Meet (JV Meet) December 18th Freddie Hendricks Invitational (Varsity) January 4th SMAC Classic (Varsity) January 6th District V Challenge (Varsity) January 11th Moco Invitational (Varsity) January 22nd Howard County Championships (Varsity) January 27th Howard County Championship Snow
Day/Inter-County Meet (JV and Varsity Mix) February 4th 4A Central Regional Championships
(Qualified Varsity) February 18th Maryland State Championship (Qualified
Varsity)
Can I take my Child home early from a meet?
We encourage everyone to stay the entire meet to cheer on and encourage teammates.
If you are going to take your child home you (or your child) must bring in a note to the office at least 24hrs prior to the meet. The note must be signed by the parent/guardian. The note will then be signed by our AAM (Mr. Duffy). Note then will be given to the coach.
You must check out with a coach before leaving.
You may only take your child home.
Parent Volunteers
Monday Jan. 6th We need to bring 7-10 parents to help out
with the meet. Duties would include resetting the high
jump bar when it falls, raking the pits after long jump, rolling shot-puts back after they are thrown, organizing runners in the finish chute after they finish.
Great way to see your kids up close! You will get in for free (normally $5)
Fundraisers
Team Night @ Road Runner Sports. – Tomorrow (12-3-2013) from 6-8pm. We get money based on how many people show up, so bring the whole family.
Spirit Wear – Order forms due tomorrow (12-3-2013) at practice or at team night. Girls give forms to Gabby Rayner, Boys give forms to Luke Filar.
Websites
www.howardtf.wikispaces.com
Athletic.net
HOCORUNNING.com
Runningmaryland.com
Mdrunners.com
Questions???
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