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

Welcome to the 2015 Boy’s Track
and Field PAC Meeting
Continuing a Winning Team Tradition
Coaching Staff
Matt Northrop – 18th year as head coach
• Taught Elementary Physical Education for 17 years, now teaching at Century
High School in Rochester.
Amy Northrop – 4th year as assistant coach
• Coached track and field for 8 years from 1996-2003
• Currently teaching 6th grade
Alan Dewey – Assistant Varsity, JH Head Coach – 4th year
• Graduate of Plainview High School
• Coached Track and field for 9 years in Wabasso, MN
• Currently 9th grade Physics Teacher
Dan Gibbons – Assistant Varsity – 1st Year
• Pine Island Track and Field Alum
• Currently 8th grade math teacher
Kortney Aeikens – Volunteer Assistant - Throws
• 3rd year with the program
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 9th at 3:30 in the maroon gym.
• Practice for 7-8 athletes begins Monday,
March 16th 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 specialties.
• You MUST have your Panther Card in order to
practice.
What else is Track and Field in Pine Island?
TRADITION
In the 2014 season….
3 school records were broken
Medals were brought home from the State in the 200,
400, 800, 4x800, and 4x400
We are the current 4x800 class A state record holders.
4 out of the last 5 years – True Team State
9th, 8th, 7th, and last year 4th
4TH in the HVL Conference with 7 all conference athletes
Sub Section Champions
3rd in Section 1A
9th in the State out of 72 scoring teams
6 academic all state
What do I need for a Panther
Card?
• A current physical
• Fees paid - $70 for JH/$95 for Varsity
• MSHSL form signed
What do I need for the first practice?
• Panther Card
• Decent Shoes – Terra Loco, 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.
Uniform
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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”.
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. Being entered as one of the top 3 throwers in at least 3/4 of the
varsity meets, even if no points are scored.
5. By the discretion of the coaching staff for unusual performance,
practice, attitude, and leadership.
AND
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
• Team up with other families to host a team dinner
(Sign up on Calendar)
• 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
• Emails
• Text messages
• Track and Field Website
http://www.pineisland.k12.mn.us/page/2869
• Phone Calls
• Facebook Group (search Pine Island Track and
Field and ask to join the group)
• HVL Website
• Parents – please sign up on spreadsheet with
information
Warmups and GEAR
Online Store Offerings
http://design.hedusa.com/pitf
It opens tonight and will be available until
Wednesday, March 18th.
See samples
Guests Tonight
Brock Quimby – Terra Loco
Brian McQuilkin and Jake Hoeppner– Active PT
Questions?