Practice will begin Tuesday, April 5th, 2022 and will be held at New Century Middle School Track, 7455 Century Circle. Practices will be on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 6:00-7:30pm. 

NOTES:

We will practice RAIN or SHINE (except when lightning is visible); parents have discretion. 

Athletes need to be at practice on time and ready to go so they can participate in the warm-up and stretching period at the beginning of each practice.  Parents should be punctual so athletes are picked up promptly at the conclusion of practice. It is expected that athletes will come to practice ready to work and learn. 

• Parents are encouraged to support their athletes by remaining in the area during all practices and track meets.

   

  Athletes must wear appropriate layers of clothing during track practices. Athletes will not participate in track practices in blue jeans, collard shirts, baseball caps, jewelry, and skirts.

   

  PRACTICE SCHEDULE:

  • Warm ups and stretching
  • Events/conditioning training per day for each practice, for each week (see below)
  • Cool down/stretching
  • Clean up / put away

  The first four to six weeks of practice will be used as conditioning for our athletes.  After that, practices will be run based on a schedule to be put together by the coaches; the schedule will be sent home with your athletes. Practices will be structured.  The fitness of the kids will be assessed every month to gauge their progress.  

   

  WHAT TO BRING:

  • Athletes MUST wear appropriate running shoes at each practice.  To avoid injuries, no skate shoes will be allowed. Spikes will be allowed for Midgets and Youths during competition or by Coaches approval. (3/16” or less). Do not purchase spikes without consulting your Coach first.  Do not wear spikes “to” the track.  Bring them with you. Most practice sessions will be run on running shoes.  Again, please NO street shoes.
  • Athletes MUST come dressed in appropriate clothing for the conditions (i.e., light weight running shirt and shorts for warmer conditions, jacket and/or sweatpants for cooler or wet conditions).  We encourage you to MARK ALL CLOTHING.
  • WATER BOTTLES ARE MANDATORY for each practice! Coach will provide a jug to refill your bottle if you run out!