Transcript Welcome to the 2013 Boy’s Track and Field PAC Meeting

Welcome to the 2014 Boy’s Track
and Field PAC Meeting
Continuing a Winning Team Tradition
Coaching Staff
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Matt Northrop – 17th year as head coach
Assistant coach for one year
Coached BB at Pine Island and John Marshall
Taught in Rochester since 1996
Amy Northrop – 3rd year as assistant coach
Coached track and field for 8 years from 1996-2003
Coached basketball for 13 years
Taught in PI since 1998 – currently teaching 6th grade
Alan Dewey – 3rd year as junior high coach
Graduate of Plainview High School
Coached Track and Field in Wabasso, MN for 8 years
Currently 7th grade Science Teacher
Wayne Dickie/Kortney Ihnen-Aeikens/Dan Gibbons
What is Track and Field?
8 individual running
events
4 relay races
6 field events
Order Running of Events
4x800
110 HH
100 m dash
4x200
1600 m run
4x100
400 m dash
300 IH
800 m run
200 m dash
3200 m run
4x400
Field Events
(order varies)
Long Jump
Triple Jump
High Jump
Pole Vault
Shot Put
Discus
Practice
• Practice for 9-12 athletes begins on Monday,
March 10th at 3:30 in the maroon gym.
• Practice for 7-8 athletes begins Monday,
March 17th at 3:30 in the maroon gym.
• We practice daily from 3:30 until
approximately 6:00 depending on workouts,
point in the season, and specialities.
• You MUST have your Panther Card in order to
practice.
What do I need for a Panther
Card?
A current physical
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• Fees paid - $70 for JH/$95 for Varsity
• MSHSL form signed
What do I need for the first practice?
• Panther Card
• Decent Shoes – Rogan’s, Dick’s Sporting
Goods, The Running Room, Sports Authority
• Clothes to run in – We expect to practice
outside daily….come PREPARED for the
weather.
• Willingness to work with the intensity and
intentions of champions!
Practice Expectations
• All practices and meetings are
mandatory!
• If you miss a practice, you must have
a written excuse from your doctor or
parents (talk to you a captain if you
have to leave school early).
What do I need to bring to practice
every day?
The desire to strive for excellence.
The realization that nothing of value can be
achieved without hard work and dedication.
The desire to display self-confidence, while also
being humble.
The desire to cooperate as part of a team.
The desire to have fun.
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Uniform
Bring your own clothes/sweats for daily workouts. This
includes clothes suitable for the weather as we expect to
practice outdoors every day.
No wearing uniforms or Meet Sweats to practice.
You will be billed for any sweats or uniforms that are issued
to you that are not returned at the end of the season.
Uniforms and fines must be turned in and fines paid prior to
receiving end of season awards.
All things worn under uniforms (during colder weather) like
compression shorts, tights, long sleeve shirts, short sleeve
shirts, etc. must be BLACK. The logo must be no larger than
2” X 2”.
You will have the opportunity to purchase your own meet
sweats if you wish.
Track and Field Policies
Respect and listen to all coaches.
Respect all teammates.
Absolutely no initiations for younger or new athletes! We have a respectable
and respectful program and will continue to build team unity and respect. As
coaches we are liable for your actions and will not tolerate any such attempts
at "initiating" a new athlete. If you violate this rule, a meeting will be
scheduled with your parents, coaches, and administrators to determine your
eligibility.
Abide by all rules of the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL).
At ALL times, meets and practice, you will conduct yourself in a manner that
will make us proud to call you a Pine Island athlete!
Maintain Academic Eligibility according to the PASS guidelines in the Extra
Curricular Handbook.
Schedule
http://Track and Field Google Calendar
Bus Expectations
• Bus leaves on time whether you are there or not.
• You must ride the bus to the meet in order to
participate.
• Talking on the bus needs to be at a minimum. This
is time for you to get mentally ready for the meet.
• Coaches need to talk to them face to face if you are
to ride home with them. They will be required to
sign out with a coach or manager. NO RIDING HOME
WITH FRIENDS. If you need to be home earlier, your
parents need to attend the meet and bring you
home with them.
Injury Prevention
• Trainers are available 2x a week. Students
may sign up in HS office to see the trainer.
• ActivePT in the Rochester Athletic Club offers
FREE 15 minute injury assessments.
Lettering Requirements
1. Scoring points in at least three different varsity meets, including
True Team. The exceptions to this are any dual meets scheduled.
2. Scoring points in any one of the following "Big Meets": Conference,
Sub-section, Section, or State.
3.Being a junior or senior and participating in at least 3/4 of the
regular season meets, even if no points are scored.
4. By the discretion of the coaching staff for unusual performance,
practice, attitude, and leadership.
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All equipment and uniforms must be collected and turned in, in
good condition prior to the end of the season awards banquet.
Parents: How can you help?
• Attend meets if you are able
• Help your athlete to maintain proper nutrition
throughout the season
• Host a team dinner
• Most of all, help your student athletes to get
enough rest, keep up with their school work,
encourage them, tell them that no matter what
you are proud of their efforts, and support them in
positive ways!
Communication
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Emails
Text messages
Track and Field Website
Phone Calls
Facebook Group (search Pine Island Track and
Field and ask to join the group)
• HVL Website
Warmups and GEAR
Personalized warmups
Online Store Offerings
Questions?