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Dear Parents and Athletes,
Welcome to the start of the 2012 track season. We are looking forward to an exciting season
building upon the strong foundation from the past seasons. In order to achieve these goals we
are all going to have to work together. We have put together this information presentation for you
so both parents and athletes know exactly what is going on this season. All the information
needed regarding the schedule, fundraisers, and help from parents is included. If you have any
questions please feel free to contact any member of our coaching staff.
Thank You,
Dublin Fighting Irish Track Coaching Staff
Head Boy’s Coach
Jamie Abrams
[email protected]
Head Girl’s Coach
Ronda Walker
[email protected]
Assistant Coaches
Reginald Cordy
Erica Wade
March 6th
March 12th
March 21st
March 27th
March 31st
April 12th
April 16th
April 17th
Important Home Dates
SEB/Bleckley Co/Swainsboro
West Laurens/JoCo
Laurens County Championships (Hospitality)
Dodge Co/Bleckley Co/Hawkinsville
Dublin Invitational (Hospitality)
Dodge Co/Bleckley Co/West Laurens
Region 3AA Prelims (Hospitality)
Region 3AA Finals (Hospitality)
For the above dates we will need at least one parent for each athlete to commit to
working two blocks in the concession stand. One time block will be for thirty minutes
during a quad meet, and the other time block will be for two hours during the invitational
and region prelims we will be hosting this year. It is very important that we have your
help for these home events so they run smoothly and teams will want to come back and
run here in the future.
All home meets during the week will tentatively start at 4:30 p.m. They will begin as
soon as the opposing team arrives and warms up.
Our invitational will begin at 9:30 a.m.
Donations
There are not many things that we ask to be donated by the parents,
but there are some things that we just cannot afford to buy. The main things
we ask for in terms of donation are as follows:
Cases of water
Cases of PowerAde (any size)
Healthy snacks (granola bars, etc…)
Occasionally breakfast items (muffins, etc…)
We ask for these things because when we go to an invitational we are there all
day, and the athletes will need to replenish themselves in between events. By
providing these things to the kids we save them from spending so much money
at the concession stand and buying things they really do not need to be eating.
Any of these things that you can donate will be greatly appreciated by the team.
Our goal is to have each athlete bring one of the items listed above.
Athlete Expectations
Contact Us:
Please call or email if you need to speak
with a coach. (Prefer E-mail)
Everything must go through Coach Abrams
or Coach Walker first.
Athlete Expectations
Discipline:
Any student-athlete who receives OSS, ISS, or excessive
detentions will have an immediate meeting with all coaches to
determine consequences. The student-athlete’s
parents/guardians will be notified as well. Excessive
disciplinary actions may result in dismissal from the team.
Other Disciplinary problems (after school detention, behavior
problems at practice, behavioral problems in class, bus
behavior, and track meet behavior)
1st offense- Running, Player/Coach Meeting
2nd offense- Missed Meet, Running, Player/Coach/Parent
Meeting
3rd offense- Dismissal from team (Coach’s Discretion)
Athlete Expectations
Academic Classes:
1. Make academics a priority!
2. Attend all classes. No excuses!
3. Be on time for class. It is rude to walk into a teacher’s class after
he or she has already begun teaching.
4. Sit in the front of class.
5. Take notes and be attentive.
6. Student- athletes will have periodic grade and behavior
performance checks from all teachers.
7. No excuses will be given for missing a test, quiz, and or project
after a practice or meet. Players must study in advance when they
know there is a test, quiz, or project during the week.
8. Participation and dressing out in PE class (NO EXCUSES!)
Athlete Expectations
Grades:
Must obtain 2.5 units and be on track to graduate to remain
eligible for athletics.
Athlete Expectations
Attendance at School:
1. Make school attendance a priority!
2. No Excuses for being absent after a meet!
3. No Excuses for being absent as a student-athlete
PERIOD!
Athlete Expectations
Attendance at Practices and Meets:
Be present and on time everyday.
Roll call will be taken before practices and meets.
** See Coach Abrams or Coach Walker after all absences
** Extenuating circumstances will be dealt with on an individual basis**
Practices:
A. All Practices will be held from 3:30 until around 6:00.
B. All Athletes must be picked up 15 minutes after practice ends.
C. Athletes should not enter the building once practice is over. They will
remain at the track until they are picked up. Athletes may be picked up
from the building only in the case of indoor practice or bad weather.
Athlete Expectations
Unexcused Missed Practice:
**Be on time for all practices.
1st Offense- Running/ Meeting with Coaches.
2nd Offense- Running/ Missed Meet/Meeting with Coaches and
Parents
3rd Offense- Dismissal from Team (Coaches Discretion)
** Extenuating circumstances will be dealt with on an individual
basis**
Athlete Expectations
Top 2:
1. Some of our meets are limited to 2 entries per event. These entries
will be decided at practice, with each athlete having a chance to
challenge for those spots.
2. This is a competitive sport at the high school level. While not every
student-athlete will participate in each competition, each studentathlete is expected to be prepared to compete and to contribute to
the team’s success as directed by the coaches.
Athlete Expectations
Meet Attire:
We will dress in Dublin attire on meet
days, no exceptions.
Athlete Expectations
Riding on the bus:
All student-athletes are expected to ride the bus to all meets. Athletes
may ride home with a parent or other adult specified by the parent.
Coach Abrams or Coach Walker must speak to the parent before an
athlete will be allowed to ride home with anyone other than the parent.
Sign Off Sheet:
The student-athlete and the parent or guardian must sign when the
student-athlete is leaving following a meet.
Pick ups
Parents/Guardians must pick up their student-athlete within 15 minutes
after practice and when meets have ended. If a student-athlete needs to
ride home with another parent, the parent/guardian must speak with
Coach Abrams or Coach Walker.
Athlete Expectations
Communication:
1. Student-athletes must be at every practice and meet. Please let the
coaches know if a student-athlete will not be at school or will be going
home for any reason during the day that prohibits them from being at a
practice or a meet.
2. If a student-athlete is sick and plans to go home, they must notify
Coach Abrams before leaving campus.
3. If a student-athlete is sick on a day of practice and plans on staying,
they must sit and watch.
4. If a student-athlete is sick on the day of a meet and plans on attending
the meet, they must wear street clothes (DHS Track attire) and sit in our
designated area.
Athlete Expectations
Athletes Role:
1. All student-athletes are subject to the rules and regulations stated
in the Student-Handbook. Never do anything on or off the track
that could potentially embarrass you, the program, or DHS.
2. Encourage and support each other daily on and off the track,
demonstrate respect for the coaching staff and teammates, be a
role model for other students, parents, and coaches, and serve as
a positive representative of DHS and Dublin City Schools.
Athlete Expectations
MISCELLANEOUS:
1. All athletes should try their best to eat healthy and get plenty
of rest during the season to keep up with the physical
demands that are required to participate in track. Eating
healthy and getting plenty of rest helps to prevent injuries as
well as increasing one’s energy.
2. All athletes should try their best to drink plenty of water and
sports drinks throughout the season, this means cutting out or
limiting soda’s from their diet.
Parent Expectations
Parent Roles:
Be a role model for other fans by cheering
and encouraging each athlete.
Do not coach from the stands and do not yell
at meet officials/other team’s
athletes/coaches/fans.
Concession Duty:
Katie Abrams is our concession contact.
Parent Expectations
Sign off Sheet:
The student-athlete and the parent or guardian must
sign when the student-athlete is leaving following the
meet. Failure to follow this rule could be dismissal
from team. Your child is DHS’s responsibility; we
need to know where your child is at all times under
our supervision. A team manager will have the
sheet, please make contact with Coach Abrams or
Coach Walker before leaving.
• Mandatory Expenses
– Uniform $30 (plus shipping)
• Non-Mandatory Expenses
– Spirit Pack Items