2. Track Safety Mrs. Klug

3. Practice Warm-Up  Go for a good warm-up run  1 mile = good  Static Stretching  Standing/sitting and stretching  Dynamic Stretching  The “Bible”

4. Meet Warm-Up  Team warm-up same as practice  Individual warm-up before each event  Warm-up drills depend on the event  Should break a small sweat

5. Bad Warm-Up Consequences  Injury  Bad performance

6. Cool Down  Go for a cool down run/jog after last event  Stretch

7. Nutrition  Eat healthy all season  Bring healthy snacks for meets  Drink lots of water all season  Especially meet days

8. Equipment: Shoes  New shoes each season  Get right type of shoe  3 different types of running shoes  Spikes optional  Help perform better

9. Poor Shoes Consequences  INJURY!!!!  Bad performance

10. Other Equipment  Track in good shape  Not bubbling up  Not too wet/slippery  Check all equipment before use  Run equipment  Jump equipment  Throw equipment

11. Other Equipment Cont. - Run  Starting blocks work correctly  Batons in good condition  Hurdles set properly and not broken

12. Other Equipment Cont. - Jump Long and Triple  Boards marked correctly and not slippery  Pits raked and evened out  Runway cleared  Sand swept/water pushed off  No people crossing

13. Other Equipment Cont. - Jump High and Pole Vault  Standards and mats set and sturdy  Runways cleared  Correct pole (vault only)  Correct weight  Helmet optional (vault only)

14. Other Equipment Cont. - Throw  Implements correct weight and size  Rings and nets set up

15. Acknowledgements  All pictures are taken from ClipArt or home camera  Music is from freeplaymusic.com