Transcript 2014 GLENARDEN TRACK CLUB

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GLENARDEN TRACK CLUB
2015
KEEPING YOUTH
ON THE RIGHT TRACK
www.glenardentrackclub.com
TRACK MEETS/PARKING
• NO PARKING NEAR TRACK DURING PRACTICE.
PARK POLICE WILL GIVE YOU A FAT TICKET.
• PARK IN PARKING LOT D FOR ALL TRACK
MEETS.
• PARK IN PARKING LOT B FOR PRACTICE,
UNLESS STATED OTHERWISE.
• DO NOT DRIVE UP THE HILL BY TRACK.
THE KIDS PRACTICE RIGHT THERE.
REGISTRATION
• The Glenarden Track Club Outdoor Season began on March 30, 2015.
• Practice is held on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 5:45 p.m.
until 7:30 p.m. at the Prince George’s Sports & Learning Complex.
• Registration will conclude April 22, 2015. Payment will be due no later
than 2 weeks from the date that your child begins practice. For
registrations done after April 9, payment will be due the day of
registration.
• The only exception to the deadline will be for those athletes who are
currently participating in High School, Junior High School or Private School
track programs.
• The registration fee for the season is $180.00 for each athlete. The
athletes from High School, Junior High School or Private School track
programs that register after May 18, 2015 will pay $140.00.
• Uniforms will be issued to all registered athletes on April 21, 2015.
REGISTRATION (continued)
• Registration fee covers:
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Costs to register for meets,
Uniforms (blue and white Glenarden shorts and top)
Athletic bag (for new athletes only)
Yellow Glenarden T-shirt
Sweatsuit (blue jogging pants and white hoodie)
USATF card
Miscellaneous items such as Gatorade (which is provided for the athletes at all
meets),ointments used to rub the athletes down at meets,
– Batons and other equipment
• Any athlete can purchase a new bag for a cost of $40.00.
• No athlete will receive a uniform until his/her registration fee has been
paid.
• At registration time, all athletes must submit a completed medical form.
• All new athletes must submit a copy of his/her birth certificate within a
week of registration.
ATHLETE DRESS CODE
• COMPLETE UNIFORM
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White Sweat Hoodie
Yellow T-shirt
Blue Sweat Pants
Running Uniform
White Socks
Running Tennis Shoes
ATHLETE UNIFORM
• AFTER RACE UNIFORM
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Yellow T-Shirt
Blue Sweat Pants
Running Uniform
Running Tennis Shoes
White Hoodie (depending on the weather)
PRACTICE GEAR
ATHLETE UNIFORM
• ON THE TRACK UNIFORM
TRACK MEET ESSENTIALS
• FOOD ITEMS
Water
Trail Mix
Sports Drinks/Juice Orange Slices
Fruit
Crackers
Pretzels
Raisins
Bagels
Tossed Salad
Low Fat Pastry
Pasta
TRACK MEET NON-ESSENTIALS
• DO NOT EAT THESE FOODS
French Fries
Nachos & Cheese
Hamburgers
Hot Dogs
Chips
Soda
Candy
Juices High in Sugar
TRACK MEET ESSENTIALS
• WEATHER PROTECTIONS/COMFORT ITEMS
Umbrella
Socks (white socks)
Poncho
Allergy Medicine
Blanket/Pillow
Portable Chair
Hat (sun/rain)
Hand Sanitizer / Wipes
Tent
Insect Repellant
Sun Block
Cooler
Light Jacket
Seat Cushion
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
3/30
5/8-9
6/13
6/18-21
6/30 - 7/6
7/9 -12
7/24 - 26
- 1st DAY OF PRACTICE at 5:45 pm. Parent
Booster Club Meeting (inside) at 6:15 pm
- Glenarden Track Club Invitational, PG
Sports & Learning Complex, Landover, MD
- Junior Olympic Local PG Central
- Potomac Valley Association
Championships, PG S&LC
- Chicago Outdoor Youth Nationals, Lisle,
IL.
- USATF Region 3 Championships, Newport
News, VA
- BLUNT East Coast Invitational, Durham,
NC
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
• Glenarden Track Club Invitational – May 8-9, 2015
• Potomac Valley Association (PVA) Championship – June 18-21
LIST OF DUTIES
Kitchen Duties
Track Duties
Concession Stand Duties
Clean Fish and Chicken
Time Keeper
Batter Fish
Package Fish and Chicken
Medals
Runner
Inventory
Results
Grill
Off Load Food Material
Field Event Helpers
Food Preparer
Clean Concession Stand
Bull Pin
Candy Table
Set Up
Clean Up Crew
Take Orders
TRAVEL DATES
• 6/30 - 7/6 - Chicago Outdoor Youth Nationals,
Lisle, IL.
• 7/9 -7/12 - USATF Region 3 Championships,
Newport News, VA
• 7/24 – 7/26 - BLUNT East Coast Invitational,
Durham, NC
Airfare Plans to Chicago
• The club has already reserved tickets on Southwest
Airlines for 100 ATHLETES.
• Hotel costs are not included in the airline ticket fare.
• There are certain qualifying standards the athletes must meet to
participate in this meet. These standards will be provided to you.
$318.00 - Total cost of roundtrip airfare for ATHLETES
$100.00 - Deposit due by Monday, May 11, 2015
$100.00 - 2nd payment due by Monday, June 1, 2015
$118.00 - Balance due by Wednesday, June 24, 2015
REMINDER: NO PERSONAL CHECKS WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR ANY
PAYMENTS. CASH, MONEY ORDERS OR CERTIFIED CHECKS ONLY
(made payable to Glenarden Track Club).
Why Do We Need Fundraisers??
• To offset costs of athletes’ travel
• To raise money to:
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Purchase water/gatorade/snacks/food
Pay for certain track meet entry fees
Purchase tents and tarps, etc.
Purchase equipment (hurdles, shotput, batons, etc.)
Pay for rental vans/gas while on travel
Purchase cooking equipment for catering/concessions
Host Nationals cookout and Awards cookout
Provide assistance to athletes in need
Provide condolences for GATC members & family
2015 FUNDRAISERS
• HONEY BAKED HAM (15% Profit)
Start: March 30 - Money Due: April 2 - Delivery: April 3
• GLENARDEN TRACK CLUB RAFFLE (75% profit)
Start: March 30 – Money Due: ongoing until June 20 – Drawing: June 21
• POPCORN PALACE (50% profit) – April date TBD
• JOE CORBI’S FUNDRAISER ($4.00+ per item) – May date TBD
• CHIPOTLE – (50%) Lottsford Vista Shopping Center- Date TBD
• BUFFALO WILD WINGS – Lottsford Vista Shopping Center – Date TBD
• CAR WASH – Time and Place TBD
• DC MUMBO SAUCE (50% Profit) - Date TBD
WE ARE OPEN TO SUGGESTIONS FOR OTHER FUNDRAISERS
OTHER WAYS TO RAISE FUNDS
• Sixty percent (60%) of any
Combined Federal
Campaign (CFC) donations
to the Club can also be
used to offset travel costs.
• Money received from
The CFC donation number
Verizon for volunteer work for the Glenarden Track
performed by or on behalf Club is CFC #23385.
of individuals who work at
Verizon can be used to
offset travel costs.
SEASONED TRACK PARENTS
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• Track Parent Liaisons (Age groups)
8 & Under - Shontail Ennis
9-10 - Angie Williams
11-12 - Carmen Lee/Faye Howell
13-14 - Anita Chamberlin/Kim Smith
15-16 - Toni Johnson/Tia Prince
17-18 - Jackie Barrow
THANK YOU
From The GATC
Parent Booster Club
The GATC Parent Booster Club would like to welcome all
NEW additions to our family and to welcome back
RETURNING members for another fun-filled season. We
would also like to say thank you for all of your help and
time and for all you do with the youth through track &
field. You help them grow strong in character and
become positive role models and leaders in our
community. Thank you for your support and for being an
essential member of the Parent Booster Club.