Wednesday, April 12, 2006
'06 Track Handbook
Shorewood High School
2006 Track Team Handbook
Program Expectations
All student athletes who participate in the Shorewood track and field program are expected to adhere to the following guidelines:
Continued
Eligibility:
In order for a student to be able to participate the first day of practice, they must have completed all the eligibility forms and have clearance from Mr. Haury. Athletes will not be permitted on the track without proper clearance.
Lettering Criteria.
Varsity Letter awards for track and field will be based on the following criteria:
and/or
Must be a team member whom:
AT PRACTICE:
1. Practice begins at 3:45 and will finish by approximately 6:00 unless otherwise specified by a Coach.
2. To be eligible to participate in an activity, event, game, or practice, the student must attend at least 2 of his/her classes on that day or the day preceding the event, in the case of a non-school day or Saturday event. He/She must have a school-accepted excuse for the periods missed.
3. Regular practice is Monday thru Friday. There may be some special Saturday or evening practices/events during the season.
4. You are expected to be at all practices unless prior arrangements have been made with a coach or you were absent and notified the school during the day of the absence.
5. Anyone missing practice, unless cleared by a Coach, will not be allowed to participate in the next track meet.
WHILE TRAVELING:
1. Obey bus rules. Never be on the bus without a coach. No boom-boxes (earphones OK). Ask before opening the windows. Stay seated, no yelling, no throwing. Be polite to the driver.
2. Arrive at bus 15 minutes before departure. WE WILL NOT WAIT.
3. Seating is determined by seniority! Seniors should be the only ones who MIGHT get their own seat. Sophomores/Juniors need to double up, unless they get very lucky!!!!!!
4. Dress with class. This is an important occasion and you are a representative of your school, and community.
5. If we go into stores or restaurants be polite. Be sure to always bring some money with you.
6. Be sure you pack your equipment the night before the meet (See Athletes Checklist). Check everything twice the night before the meet.
7. Everyone goes to and from the meets out-of-district in school provided transportation, when meets are out of district. Any exception to this policy will need to be cleared through the athletic office.
8. Relax as much as possible on the road - talk quietly or think about your event quietly. Please act appropriately on the bus.
9. Know what races you are in and what time they are run. Ask your coaches for specific times and locations for your events. Be thinking about how you are going to handle bad weather, track conditions, etc.
10. NEITHER THE SCHOOL DISTRICT, NOR THE CHARTER BUS COMPANY WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY STOLEN PERSONAL BELONGINGS OR VALUABLES FROM THE BUS.
AT MEETS
Performances at previous meets and at practice will determine varsity for the next meet. The Head Coach will make all final decisions concerning varsity meet entrees.
If you have a concert, field trip or something that conflicts with a meet you need to make a choice which to attend and let the head coach know immediately about the conflict. It is your choice!!!
You may participate in up to four events in any one meet. At home meets you will be required to stay until the completion of the meet unless cleared by the Head Coach. Each athlete will have assigned duties at the conclusion of home meets.
All non-participating athletes will be expected to help out with the running of the events (getting hurdles off track etc).
INJURY PROCEDURES:
Offense First Time Repeat
Tardies informal conference temp. removal
Unexcused Absences temp. removal Suspension
Defiance temp. removal Suspension
Conduct Informal Conf. temp. removal
Major Infraction formal Conf. Suspension
UNIFORMS
ATHLETE PRE-MEET CHECK LIST
1. Running shoes
A. Flats
B. Spikes (1/4" and/or 1/8")
2. Extra pairs of socks
3. Spike wrench
4. Towel
5. Extra shirt/sweat shirt
6. Tights (optional) Black
7. Long sleeve white shirt (optional)
8. Plastic garbage bag with tie for wet clothing or for covering belongings
9. Food and/or money
10. Meet uniform
11. Meet sweats
TEAM AWARDS
There are four team awards per season given at the awards banquet.
CAPTAINS ROLES
CAPTAINS WILL BE CHOSEN DURING THE FIRST PART OF THE SEASON AND THEY NEED TO BE ABLE TO FULFILL THE FOLLOWING DUTIES:
SETTING RECORDS
Personal Records
The letters P.R. to an athlete stand for PERSONAL RECORD. A personal record is your best individual performance ever during meet competition only. PR's also serve as goals, something to lock on to and focus all your energies towards. Goals are meant to be achieved. When you reach a goal, set a new one.
Another interesting thing about PR's is that they are everlasting. Former track athletes remember their very best performance. They could probably also tell you when they did it, where they did it, the weather conditions, and who they competed against. If you don't believe this, ask a former track athlete. By knowing your PR and comparing it to others in your event, you can better prepare for the competitions.
PR's are an integral part of track & field. They give you something to
improve on and when you get a new PR you are a winner and it doesn't matter how you finished because you've improved and you are ready to go back to work on another PR.
Season's Best
SB stands for seasons best. As you have established a personal record (PR) from previous years, it becomes important to keep track of your improvement during a given season. A PR usually follows a full season of training and is difficult to break early on in the next season. A lot of hard work in the off-season could enable you to PR early. A season's best gives you that intermediate step before achieving a new PR.
School Records
Records will be kept for sophomores, juniors and seniors. In order to break a record the performance must be during an official track meet. Those athletes breaking a record in an event during the season will receive special recognition.
What is a Workout?
A workout is 25% perspiration and 75% determination. Stated another way, it is one part physical exertion and three parts self-discipline. Doing it is easy once you get started.
A workout makes you better today than you were yesterday. It strengthens the body, relaxes the mind and toughens the spirit. When you work out regularly, your problems diminish and your confidence grows.
A workout is a personal triumph over laziness and procrastination. It is a badge of a winner - the mark of an organized, goal-oriented person who has taken charge of his or her destiny.
A workout is a wise use of time and an investment in excellence. It is a way of preparing for life's challenges and proving to yourself that you have what it takes to do what is necessary. A workout is a key that helps unlock the door to opportunity and success. Hidden within each of us is an extraordinary force.
Physical and mental fitness are the triggers that can release it.
A workout is a form of rebirth. When you finish a good workout, you don't simply feel better - you feel better about yourself!!!!!
Rules For Success
#1I am worth my highest goal.
I refuse to associate with anyone or anyplace that creates negativity or mediocrity.
#2I deserve success, I will walk, talk, think, and act like that successful person I want to be.
#3Nothing: ABSOLUTELY NOTHING will deter me from my goals!
WHAT IS HUSTLE?
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2006 Track Team Handbook
Program Expectations
All student athletes who participate in the Shorewood track and field program are expected to adhere to the following guidelines:
Continued
- Maintain at least a C in all your classes
- Exhibit the highest level of sportsmanship and character at all times.
- Participate in all practices and meets. Any unexcused absence from practice or a meet may result in suspension from the team. Additionally, all athletes are expected to be on time for all practices and meets. There will be consequences for tardiness.
- Represent your family, school, and community in a way that is honoring and appropriate at all times.
Eligibility:
In order for a student to be able to participate the first day of practice, they must have completed all the eligibility forms and have clearance from Mr. Haury. Athletes will not be permitted on the track without proper clearance.
Lettering Criteria.
Varsity Letter awards for track and field will be based on the following criteria:
- Compile a total of 10 team points in meets.
- Must have abided by the athletic code.
- Must have turned in all equipment and paid all fees.
- Maintain a C or better in all classes
- Coach’s discretion.
and/or
Must be a team member whom:
- Attends all practices
- Excels in practice
- Exhibits a positive attitude and commitment to excellence at all times
- Has a season cut short by injury
AT PRACTICE:
1. Practice begins at 3:45 and will finish by approximately 6:00 unless otherwise specified by a Coach.
2. To be eligible to participate in an activity, event, game, or practice, the student must attend at least 2 of his/her classes on that day or the day preceding the event, in the case of a non-school day or Saturday event. He/She must have a school-accepted excuse for the periods missed.
3. Regular practice is Monday thru Friday. There may be some special Saturday or evening practices/events during the season.
4. You are expected to be at all practices unless prior arrangements have been made with a coach or you were absent and notified the school during the day of the absence.
5. Anyone missing practice, unless cleared by a Coach, will not be allowed to participate in the next track meet.
WHILE TRAVELING:
1. Obey bus rules. Never be on the bus without a coach. No boom-boxes (earphones OK). Ask before opening the windows. Stay seated, no yelling, no throwing. Be polite to the driver.
2. Arrive at bus 15 minutes before departure. WE WILL NOT WAIT.
3. Seating is determined by seniority! Seniors should be the only ones who MIGHT get their own seat. Sophomores/Juniors need to double up, unless they get very lucky!!!!!!
4. Dress with class. This is an important occasion and you are a representative of your school, and community.
5. If we go into stores or restaurants be polite. Be sure to always bring some money with you.
6. Be sure you pack your equipment the night before the meet (See Athletes Checklist). Check everything twice the night before the meet.
7. Everyone goes to and from the meets out-of-district in school provided transportation, when meets are out of district. Any exception to this policy will need to be cleared through the athletic office.
8. Relax as much as possible on the road - talk quietly or think about your event quietly. Please act appropriately on the bus.
9. Know what races you are in and what time they are run. Ask your coaches for specific times and locations for your events. Be thinking about how you are going to handle bad weather, track conditions, etc.
10. NEITHER THE SCHOOL DISTRICT, NOR THE CHARTER BUS COMPANY WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY STOLEN PERSONAL BELONGINGS OR VALUABLES FROM THE BUS.
AT MEETS
- Stay at meet site at all times, unless permission to leave is given by any coach.
- We start as a team and jog around the track, stretch, agilities and form runs, team meeting. Know when to warm up if you have a later event! Know your event time, heat, lane, etc.
- Be in complete school track uniform. Look flashy not trashy.
- Keep track of your sweats and all equipment. You lose, you pay.
- Know the rules of the meet, and your specific events.
- Know your PR, and what you have to do to break it.
- When not competing or warming up, stay off your feet, keep warm on cold days; and cool on hot days, out of the sun, and help out by cheering on your teammates.
- DO NOT BOARD THE BUS UNTIL YOU ARE GIVEN PERMISSION BY EITHER COACH, AFTER EACH MEET, THERE WILL BE A HIGHLIGHT MEETING-WEATHER PERMITTING.
Performances at previous meets and at practice will determine varsity for the next meet. The Head Coach will make all final decisions concerning varsity meet entrees.
If you have a concert, field trip or something that conflicts with a meet you need to make a choice which to attend and let the head coach know immediately about the conflict. It is your choice!!!
You may participate in up to four events in any one meet. At home meets you will be required to stay until the completion of the meet unless cleared by the Head Coach. Each athlete will have assigned duties at the conclusion of home meets.
All non-participating athletes will be expected to help out with the running of the events (getting hurdles off track etc).
INJURY PROCEDURES:
- Report all injuries to your event coach. This allows us to fill out an accident report form and put it on file for future records (insurance companies usually require one for claims).
- Do not go to the doctor without contacting your event coach or the head coach if it is from an accident DURING track.
- Once injured and you have been to the doctor, you must have him/her complete a "return to play" form (Mr. Haury has the forms) and return it to the head coach before you may practice or compete.
- No spiked/cleated shoes in the buildings.
- Do not use or remove supplies without permission from the trainer.
- Please help keep the Locker Room clean and Training Room clean.
- No loitering or horseplay in the Locker Room.
- Arrive as early as possible for taping or treatment, you will not be excused to practice if you get into the training center after 3:45
- Anyone not following these rules will lose privileges and/or participation in practice or meet.
Offense First Time Repeat
Tardies informal conference temp. removal
Unexcused Absences temp. removal Suspension
Defiance temp. removal Suspension
Conduct Informal Conf. temp. removal
Major Infraction formal Conf. Suspension
- Tobacco as per policy outlined in the Shorewood Athletic Code*
- Alcohol/Drugs As per policy outlined in the Shorewood Athletic Code*
- The Shorewood High School Track coaching staff considers the signing of the athletic contract a binding agreement that the athlete will not participate in these activities. Many of the events in track have an element of potential for injury and we feel we must strictly enforce the maximum penalty for the safety of all individuals in the program. We also feel conditioning and training play such a major role in performance in our sport that we must enforce the maximum allowable penalty for breaking the contract.
UNIFORMS
- You will be issued competition sweats and competition uniforms. This gear must last many years and needs to be kept in good condition. Care for and wear your uniform with pride. YOU WILL BE HELD FINANCIALLY RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL ARTICLES ISSUED TO YOU.
- Do not leave your uniforms in your Shorewood school lockers, unless it is the day of the meet.
- When you compete, leave your sweats with a teammate.
- Do not leave your uniforms unattended on the field.
- You will be fined for torn equipment.
- If you lose your gear by theft or negligence, You Buy Them!
- Don't trade gear unless you talk to a coach.
ATHLETE PRE-MEET CHECK LIST
1. Running shoes
A. Flats
B. Spikes (1/4" and/or 1/8")
2. Extra pairs of socks
3. Spike wrench
4. Towel
5. Extra shirt/sweat shirt
6. Tights (optional) Black
7. Long sleeve white shirt (optional)
8. Plastic garbage bag with tie for wet clothing or for covering belongings
9. Food and/or money
10. Meet uniform
11. Meet sweats
TEAM AWARDS
There are four team awards per season given at the awards banquet.
- Most Improved
- Most Inspirational
- Outstanding Track Athlete
- Coaches Award
CAPTAINS ROLES
CAPTAINS WILL BE CHOSEN DURING THE FIRST PART OF THE SEASON AND THEY NEED TO BE ABLE TO FULFILL THE FOLLOWING DUTIES:
- BE ROLE MODELS FOR THE REST OF THE TEAM.
- BE IN CHARGE OF THE WARM UP FOR PRACTICE AND MEETS.
- BE A LIAISON BETWEEN THE ATHLETES AND COACHES.
- KEEP COACHES INFORMED OF POSSIBLE TEAM CONFLICTS.
- ORGANIZE TEAM FUNCTIONS OR GATHERINGS.
SETTING RECORDS
Personal Records
The letters P.R. to an athlete stand for PERSONAL RECORD. A personal record is your best individual performance ever during meet competition only. PR's also serve as goals, something to lock on to and focus all your energies towards. Goals are meant to be achieved. When you reach a goal, set a new one.
Another interesting thing about PR's is that they are everlasting. Former track athletes remember their very best performance. They could probably also tell you when they did it, where they did it, the weather conditions, and who they competed against. If you don't believe this, ask a former track athlete. By knowing your PR and comparing it to others in your event, you can better prepare for the competitions.
PR's are an integral part of track & field. They give you something to
improve on and when you get a new PR you are a winner and it doesn't matter how you finished because you've improved and you are ready to go back to work on another PR.
Season's Best
SB stands for seasons best. As you have established a personal record (PR) from previous years, it becomes important to keep track of your improvement during a given season. A PR usually follows a full season of training and is difficult to break early on in the next season. A lot of hard work in the off-season could enable you to PR early. A season's best gives you that intermediate step before achieving a new PR.
School Records
Records will be kept for sophomores, juniors and seniors. In order to break a record the performance must be during an official track meet. Those athletes breaking a record in an event during the season will receive special recognition.
What is a Workout?
A workout is 25% perspiration and 75% determination. Stated another way, it is one part physical exertion and three parts self-discipline. Doing it is easy once you get started.
A workout makes you better today than you were yesterday. It strengthens the body, relaxes the mind and toughens the spirit. When you work out regularly, your problems diminish and your confidence grows.
A workout is a personal triumph over laziness and procrastination. It is a badge of a winner - the mark of an organized, goal-oriented person who has taken charge of his or her destiny.
A workout is a wise use of time and an investment in excellence. It is a way of preparing for life's challenges and proving to yourself that you have what it takes to do what is necessary. A workout is a key that helps unlock the door to opportunity and success. Hidden within each of us is an extraordinary force.
Physical and mental fitness are the triggers that can release it.
A workout is a form of rebirth. When you finish a good workout, you don't simply feel better - you feel better about yourself!!!!!
Rules For Success
#1I am worth my highest goal.
I refuse to associate with anyone or anyplace that creates negativity or mediocrity.
#2I deserve success, I will walk, talk, think, and act like that successful person I want to be.
#3Nothing: ABSOLUTELY NOTHING will deter me from my goals!
WHAT IS HUSTLE?
- HUSTLE is doing something that everyone else is sure can't be done.
- HUSTLE is SWEAT and PAIN and still having that enthusiasm to give it your "all" the next time.
- HUSTLE is finally GETTING IT DONE, after you've tried it over and over and over again.
- HUSTLE IS SECOND EFFORT EVERY SINGLE TIME.
- HUSTLE is doing more for a TEAMMATE and the TEAM than they would expect to be done.
- HUSTLE IS BELIEVING IN YOURSELF, YOUR COACHES AND YOUR TEAM.
- HUSTLE is desiring to be with the TEAM, because WE NEED EACH OTHER!!
- HUSTLE creates new ENERGY in ourselves and others.
- HUSTLE believes there is nothing in life so difficult that it can't be overcome.
- HUSTLE finds needs and fills them.
- HUSTLE knows the more you give of yourself, the more you will find yourself.
- HUSTLE is EXCITING and is CONTAGIOUS to others
- A WINNER HAS THE DESIRE FOR EXCELLENCE, AND THE WILLINGNESS TO PUSH THEMSELVES IN THE PROCESS.
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