1. Monmouth Regional Spring Track and Field
2016

2. Q: What is your dedication level?

3. WHAT’S YOUR EXCUSE??

5. COMMIT OR QUIT Rules #1 and #2
What to Expect
Practice Monday-Friday 2:45- ~5 pm Saturdays :30
Dual Meets
6 dual meets (schedule not out yet)
Dual meets are held during the week
Everyone typically competes in a dual meet
4-6 Relays/Invitationals (schedule not out yet)
Relays are held on Sat. They are ALL day meets
You have to EARN your spot on a relay
Championship Meets
Mon. Cty Champs
Shore Conference
State Champs
COMMIT OR QUIT Rules #1 and #2

6. YOUR SATURDAYS ARE OFFICIALLY BOOKED!
You are EXPECTED to attend every practice and meet!
YOUR SATURDAYS ARE OFFICIALLY BOOKED!
Life comes with decisions, after family and school, your TEAM is your next priority- you let EVERYONE down when you are not around!
When you are on the track team you are a TRACK ATHLETE- not an athlete who is “visiting” from another sport

7. #coachesbelikeyou’rerunningthe4x41
TRACK & FIELD EVENTS
Commit or Quit #3
The COACHES will tell you where you belong!
Coaches are here to recognize and help you max. your strengths
What you want to do and what we see MAY BE DIFFERENT
Be ready and willing to do what your TEAM needs you to do
#you’reprobablynotasprinter #youdontJUSTjump
#coachesbelikeyou’rerunningthe4x4
Track Events
100 Meter Sprint
200 Meter Sprint
400 Meter Sprint
100 Meter Hurdles
400 Meter Hurdles
800 Meter Run
1600 Meter Run
3200 Meter Run
Field Events
Shot Put
Javelin Throw
Discus
High Jump
Long Jump
Triple Jump
Pole Vault

8. Still Here? I hope so! We really do want you!
COMMIT or QUIT
Rules # 4 and #5
NURSE & PAPERWORK

9. Commit or Quit- See the Nurse!
IF YOU ALREADY PLAYED A SPORT FOR MONMOUTH REGIONAL THIS YEAR….
SEE THE NURSE!!! a. Check to make sure your physical is within the last year b. Fill out updated consent form and give to the nurse ( YOU MUST DO THIS!!)

10. SEE THE NURSE SEE THE NURSE SEE THE NURSE SEE THE NURSE SEE THE NURSE

11. WEDNESDAY FEB. 10, 2016 WEDNESDAY Feb. 24, 2016 Physical Dates
Last Chance For a Physical!

12. BTW- Season begins Friday
If you do not have your physical by March 4, 2016 you will not be allowed on the team – SORRY !
BTW- Season begins Friday
March 4, 2016!

13. Commit or Quit-PAPERWORK
Sign and Return to AD Office…
Permission Packet
Sign and Return to Coaches
Athlete Survey (Do not leave without turning this in!)
Signed Rules (by parent)
Clothes Order Form**

14. 2016 Warm Ups

15. Commit or Quit- Nurse and Paperwork
Coaches get updated list of who is/not eligible to practice based on paperwork
YOU CANNOT PRACTICE UNLESS YOU ARE CLEARED!!
SEE THE NURSE BEFORE Feb. 24!!!!!

16. Commit or Quit Rule #6- Eligibility
1. Good grades/behavior
Eligibility- how did you do 2nd MP?
Bad reports from teachers= trouble with coaches
Will not participate at practice or meets if grades OR BEHAVIOR are suffering
Detention- SERVE YOUR DETENTIONS
(Even better- don’t get them in the first place!)
2. Varsity Points points total for Varsity eligibility
The more versatile you are, the more chances you’ll get to earn points

17. Commit or Quit #7- Pre Season
Everyone is expected to do pre-season conditioning
That means get to Open Weight room if you haven’t already
That means get out for a run as many days a week as you can!

18. Season Info- Coaches Head Boys Coach Gottdenker Head Girls Coach Rap
Assistant Coaches
Coach Calvert Coach Mich Coach Spampanato
Coach Brown
All the coaches are here to help everyone
In track, we are one big team
Please ask any of the coaches if
you need assistance

19. Twitter & Team Website @MonmouthTrack https://sites. google

20. How to succeed in Track and Field
Don’t limit yourself
Don’t be afraid to try new things
Don’t be afraid to work hard
Don’t be afraid of success
Don’t get frustrated
Be flexible
Don’t bring DRAMA into the team!
Lead by example
Communicate with coaches

21. Thank you!
Ask your questions now!