1. Howard High School

2.  Coach Wade (Head Girl’s Coach) Tyler_Wade@hcpss.org Tyler_Wade@hcpss.org  Coach Dickerson (Head Boy’s Coach) Zachary_Dickerson@hcpss.org Zachary_Dickerson@hcpss.org  Coach Ose (Assistant Coach) Allison_ose@hcpss.org Allison_ose@hcpss.org

3.  Practice starts everyday at 2:45!  We take attendance every day.  We will practice regardless of temperature. Unless told by a coach. Athletes need to be dressed appropriately.  We will practice Saturday practices, unless we have a meet that day.  If you have to miss or come late to practice for an excused reason (sick, doc. appt., help from a teacher, Ect.) You need to let a coach know ahead of time and bring a note!! Change first then see a teacher.

4.  The following applies to UNEXCUSED absences and latenesses.  1 st Offense – Warning  2 ND Offense –Email / Phone call home  3 rd Offense – Will not participate in the next meet (No matter how important the meet)  4 th Offense – Removal from the team.

5.  See Athletic Trainer Ms. Palermo first. Most running injuries require only a few days off or easy running. If injuries warrants a doctor’s appointment than she will tell you so.  If doctor says you cannot practice then you will not practice or participate in meets until cleared by doctor’s note  If injured, you are still required to attend practices and meets to support the team.

6.  League meets – 30 spots boys / girls, 2 buses max 100 kids.  Invitational meets – 10-12 boys /girls spots.  Championship meets – Counties - top 3 in each event.  Regionals/ States must qualify  Our goal is to get everyone in at least 2 meets.

7.  December 7 th Hoco Scrimmage Meet (JV/ Varsity Mix)  December 14 th Hoco WinterFest (Varsity)  December 17 th Hoco Inter-County Meet (JV Meet)  December 18 th Freddie Hendricks Invitational (Varsity)  January 4 th SMAC Classic (Varsity)  January 6 th District V Challenge (Varsity)  January 11 th Moco Invitational (Varsity)  January 22nd Howard County Championships (Varsity)  January 27 th Howard County Championship Snow Day/Inter- County Meet (JV and Varsity Mix)  February 4 th 4A Central Regional Championships (Qualified Varsity)  February 18 th Maryland State Championship (Qualified Varsity) Friday, December 04, 2015All SchoolsHoward3:00PMScrimmage Sunday, December 06, 2015All SchoolsKick-Off Meet4:00PMMeet Monday, January 04, 2016 Centennial, Hammond, Howard, Marriotts Ridge, River Hill, Wilde LakeDistrict V ChallengeTBA Thursday, January 21, 2016All SchoolsHoCo Championships4:00PMMeet Tuesday, January 26, 2016All Schools HoCo Relays(Inclement Weather Make-Up date HC Championships)4:00PMMeet

8.  We encourage everyone to stay the entire meet to cheer on and encourage teammates.  If you are going to take your child home you (or your child) must bring in a note to the office at least 24hrs prior to the meet. The note must be signed by the parent/guardian. The note will then be signed by our AAM (Mr. Duffy). Note then will be given to the coach.  You must check out with a coach before leaving.  You may only take your child home.

9.  Monday Jan. 6 th  We need to bring 7-10 parents to help out with the meet.  Duties would include resetting the high jump bar when it falls, raking the pits after long jump, rolling shot-puts back after they are thrown, organizing runners in the finish chute after they finish.  Great way to see your kids up close!  You will get in for free (normally $5)

10.  Team Night @ Road Runner Sports. – Tomorrow (12-3-2013) from 6-8pm. We get money based on how many people show up, so bring the whole family.  Spirit Wear – Order forms due tomorrow (12-3- 2013) at practice or at team night. Girls give forms to Gabby Rayner, Boys give forms to Luke Filar.

11.  www.howardtf.wikispaces.com www.howardtf.wikispaces.com  Athletic.net  HOCORUNNING.com  Runningmaryland.com  Mdrunners.com

12.  Questions???