Week of April 12

A lot of information below to discuss as we start the 3rd week of the season.

To start with, here are the practice start times as we move forward unless otherwise noted by an event coach:
Throwers: 2:45 in the Weight Room
Distance: 3:15 in the field across from the High School, next to the Track
Sprints/Hurdles/Jumping events: 3:45 on the track near the High Jump area
High Jump: 4:30, at the High Jump area
Pole Vault: 3:00 near the pole vault area

Next, our first meet will be on Tuesday at our track, starting at 3:00 against Rogers.  This will be slightly different than the usual meet, with no relays for this week and the 3200m run being the first event at 3:00.  Also, spectators are allowed, but must wear masks, must stay out of the team camps, cannot be on the infield or on the track, and if in the field event areas must stay in the designated areas. We have discussed all of this with the athletes, and will continue to mention it, but we are also wanting them to arrive roughly 45 mins before their first event starts and then have them leave shortly after their event(s) are completed. This is unlike in the past where we would like for everyone to stay until the end to support.  At the bottom is the meet schedule for this week with a rough estimate on starting times for each event. These are guesses due to the fact we are not sure how long each event will take due to numbers and reduced lanes, also it is the first meet in two years, so their will be a little rust on everyone's part.

Athletes will be choosing their events for the first meet and will sign up on Monday at practice and for those that are in a laned event, they will also pick their lane and heat.

Lastly, below is information from our Activities Director that all spectators need to know.  To go with that and to help, they would like for you to fill out form linked below before you go to a meet to help with who may be at meets.

"A couple of quick items that we would like to make sure you pass along to your parents as soon as possible regarding spectators and guidelines this spring. 

At home events (and most conference events), we will be posting large signs with QR codes throughout the venues. The QR code is linked to a form that we are asking all spectators to complete when they come to an event. Some schools may have slightly different systems. We'll get you that information before you travel there. 

Please fill out the Spectator Contact Info form to help with this process before the first meet on Tuesday."

Track Events: Girls will run first, Boys will be second
3:00 - 3200m Run
3:20 - 100m/110m High Hurdles
3:30 - 100m Dash
3:50 - 1600m Run
4:10 - 400m Dash
4:25 - 300 Intermediate Hurdles
4:40 - 800m Run
4:55 - 200m Dash

Field Events 3:00:
Long Jump, Triple Jump, Shot Put, Discus, Pole Vault, High Jump

* Athletes can be in up to a total of 4 events, but no more than 3 in field or track, ie: 3 track and 1 field; 3 field and 1 track; 2 track and 2 field.

If there are any questions, please let me know,
Thanks and see you Tuesday!
Denny