1. Pacesetters II Track Club
2017 Season Kickoff
March 19, 2017
Location: Oswego Library – Montgomery Location
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.

2. Agenda Welcome and Introductions About the club
Our History
Our Guiding Principles
Practice Schedule and Location
Meet Schedule
Registration Process
Fees & Payment Schedule
Q&A

3. Introductions Coaching Staff Club Administration Chris Simon Kim Simon
Head Coach and Founder
Kim Simon
Club Administrator and Co-Founder
Gary Lawson
Long / Triple Jump, Sprints
Stacy Krisch
Club Administrator
Farrell Burkes
Mid-Distance (400m, 800m)
Brian Jackson
Treasurer
TBD
Long Distance (1500m plus)
Burt Anderson
Throwing (Discus, Javelin, Shot-put)
Pole Vault

4. For more information: http://www.pacesetters2track.com
About the Club
Our Beginning
Original Pacesetters Track Club was founded in 2005 in Ohio by Coaches Chris and Kim Simon.  
Sanctioned by both the USA Track & Field and AAU National governing body and local Association for track and field.
Our Mission
Introduce youth of all ages, socio-economic backgrounds and diverse skills levels to the sport of track and field.
Dedicate our time to mentoring youth through athletics, while striving to improve their overall health, character and discipline as they grow into adolescents and adults
Our Goals and Objectives
Continued drive towards perfection.
Produce nationally competitive athletes by applying consistent methods of training practices
Viewed as a respectful and organized club (including athletes and parents)
Provide an environment for both the athletes and their parents in which they can rest assured they are receiving the appropriate level of training and club administration for their investment.
For more information:

5. Our Guiding Principles
PASSION: commitment at practice and in competition
PERSISTENCE: excellence in what we do on and off the track
PROFESSIONALISM: respect within the team and with others

6. Club Practice Schedule
Location
Oswego High School
Schedule: May
2 days per week (Tues/Thurs), 6-7:30 p.m.
First practice: Tuesday, May 2(weather permitting)
Schedule: June / July
4 days per week (Mon/Thurs), 6-8:00 p.m.
General information
During May, practice dates may change due to school events. You will be notified in advance.
Notification of practice cancellation will be sent 30 minutes prior to the start of practice via text.
Make sure you bring plenty of water to remain hydrated during practice.
Athletes should eat at least 2 hours prior to practice start time.

7. 2017 Season Calendar Date Event Location Hosted By
3/19
Season Kickoff Meeting
Oswego Library
PTCII
4/15
Deadline for Fee Payment (Uniforms)
5/2
Practice Begins - 2 days per week (T-TH)
Oswego High School
5/22
Practice Begins – 4 days per week (M-TH)
5/26
Online Registration Closes
6/2
Deadline for Fee Payment (Club and Meet Fees)
6/3*
Track Meet: Hand off and See Me Fly
Chicago Heights, IL
USATF
6/10 **
Track Meet: OPEN – TBD
TBD
6/17
Track Meet: 15th Annual Jane Dickens Invitational
Maywood, IL
6/22
Parent Meeting – Beginning of Practice
Oswego, IL
6/23 – 6/25***
Track Meet: Illinois Assoc JO Championships (Top 6 Advance)
Bourbonnais, IL
7/1**
Track Meet: OPEN – Meet TBD
7/5
7/6 – 7/9
Track Meet: Region 7 JO Championships (Top 5 Advance)
Dekalb, IL
7/15
Track Meet: Rush Athletics Club Invite
Romeoville, IL
7/24-7/30
Track Meet: JO Track & Field Championships
Lawrence, KS
8/20
End of Season Picnic
* Will determine which meet the team will attend at a later date
** No meet scheduled for these dates currently. Will update once information is available.
*** Required participation , advancement to Regional / National champtionships

8. Registration Process USATF Registration AAU Registration Club
Uniform
Order
Group
Messaging
Club #
$20, Site accepts Visa, MC and Discover
If moving from another club, contact Illinois USATF coordinator
Club #WWFD5F
$14 - $16, Site accepts Visa, MC and Discover
NOTE: We will confirm if AAU registration is needed for this season based on availability of meets.
Complete registration form online: pacesetters2track.com
Registration process includes uploading birth certificate online.
Registration deadline is May Preference is to register as early as possible. This date is intended to address any new high school athletes.
Designate sizes via the online Club Registration from
Uniform includes: Tank, Shorts, and Long Sleeve dri-fit Tshirt.
Orders will not be placed without payment
1st order will be submitted on March 28th
Additional orders will be placed April 11th.
Text and s will be sent via the Pacesetters II Track Club website.
As long as you have completed the registration process, the contact information on record will be used to communicate with the team.
Division
Birth Year
9-10
11-12
13-14
15-16
17-18*
*Athletes who are still 18 through the final day of the USATF National Jr. Olympic Championships (July 30) are eligible to compete in the division through that meet.

9. Fees & Payment Schedule
Club Fees
Meet Fees
Uniform Fees
Amount
$300 (1st )
$225 (2nd)
$150 (3rd)
$125
$100
Due Date
(no later than)
June 2, 2017
April 11, 2017
Payment Options
Payment can be made online or via check. Checks should be made payable to Pacesetters II Track Club.
General Information
Fees cover practice site fees, equipment, food & beverages for athletes during meets, year-end picnic, and other incidental costs.
Does not cover travel costs.
Lump sum payment
Additional funds, if needed, will be collected throughout the season
Any remaining amount at the end of season can be reimbursed or rolled over to the following year.
Uniform consists of Top/Bottom and long sleeve warm-up tee.
You can purchase black warm up pants of your choice if desired

10. Youth Girls
and
Adult Women

11. Youth Boys
and
Adult Men