2. Records Girls: 5-time back to back Region Champ Boys: Reigning Region Champ

3. Meet the Coaches Steve Rockwell: Boys Head Coach Caitlin Askins: Girls Head Coach Sara Bryant: Girls/Boys Assistant Coach Jamie Nichols: Girls/Boys Assistant Coach Barry Hardin: Girls/Boys Assistant Coach

5. Practice Pick-Up We practice Monday-Thursday w/ the occasional Friday practice for athletes competing in a Saturday invitational. We will let out on time everyday (4:30 pm) so please follow the strict pick up time of 4:30 pm everyday. This rule must be followed or we have the right to ask an athlete to not participate on the team.

6. LHS This year, we will be practicing at the Loganville High School track, except for one day a week where we will practice at the Middle School. Please check your calendar everyday as a reminder. The first 2 weeks of the season we will be at the middle school. H: practice at High School M: practice at Middle School If it rains, we will be at the Middle School All parents/guardians must sign up for Remind101 (group text) so we can text you with announcements and reminders.

7. Physicals must be received ASAP!!. No child can participate without a physical.

9. Track & Field Events Field Events: Shot Put Shot Put Discus Discus Long Jump Long Jump Triple Jump Triple Jump High Jump High Jump Running Events: 3200M 3200M 1600M 1600M 800M 800M 400M 400M 200M 200M 100M/110H 100M/110H 4 x 400M Relay 4 x 400M Relay 4 x 100M Relay 4 x 100M Relay

10. Track Rules Coaches will go over rules. Athletes be sure to read over the Athlete Character Agreement.

11. 2016 Schedule Track meets: (4:30 start time) –Wed, March 2 @ LHS (Home meet) Bus there, pick up at LHS –Wed, March 9 @ Greene Co. Bus to and from, pick up at LMS –Wed, March 23 @ Walnut Grove Bus to and from, pick up at LMS –Wed, March 30 @ LHS (home meet) Bus there, pick up at LHS Saturday Meets (everyone plan on attending) –March 12 @ East Jackson –April 16 @ LHS (Region Meet)

12. Track Shoes 101 Athletes will not be allowed to run in spikes during practice. However, all of our track meets will be on rubber tracks so athletes will be able to run in spikes for the meets. We recommend shoes with lots of cushioning. You could also purchase extra cushioned arch supports to insert into shoes.

13. Track Shoes 101 Better running shoe brands: Asics, Saucony, Brooks. Nike makes good racing shoes but not always training shoes. Throwers: Flat Athletic Shoes Check out 6pm.com for good deals!

15. 2016 Fundraiser Spirit Night! The track team gets 10% of receipts at Five Guys Burgers on Thursday, February 25 from 5-8 pm. We also ask that parents help by donating water and snacks for pre- game meets and drinks and desserts at the banquet.

16. Booster Club We need booster club members for the 2015 season. Positions Available: 1.President: 1.President: Organize banquet, pre-game meals, “go to” person 2.Vice President: 2.Vice President: Assist the president with duties 3.Treasurer: 3.Treasurer: Would be in charge of depositing money in the team account, help with planning of events

17. Remind 101- Group Text Message App This is a FREE service that doesn’t send you SPAM! No worries.

18. Track Website http://lmstrackandfield.weebly.com/ Go to the LMS homepage and Click Sports. The practice/meet calendar is posted on this website. Open the link up on your phone and save it (add to home screen) so you can reference back to it.