Mira Costa High School Track Field Parent Meeting

Mira Costa High School Track & Field Parent Meeting 1/29/2020 Please hold all questions until the end of the presentation Thank You! 1

Coaches & Event Groups Head Coaches Moe Russell Steve Singiser Assistant Head Coaches Renee Williams-Smith Kelvan Gamble 2

Coaches & Event Groups Distance 200 -800 M Jeff Konsmo Lisa Herman, Asst. Renee Williams-Smith Jeff Atkinson, Asst. 1600 -3200 M Annie Seawright-Newton, Asst. Jumps Jennifer Stutland Mc. Kenzie Selig, Asst. Pole Vault Murray Mead Reed Scale, Asst. Throws Andrew Brenner Distance Sprints Hurdles Moe Russell Natasha Vega, Asst. Olivia Vega. Asst. Kelvan Gamble Tessa Chan, Asst. 3

Clearance Packet All Athletes Must: 1. Complete an athletic packet: http: //miracosta. 8 to 18. com 2. Pass a physical exam 3. Turn in physical form signed by physician to the administration office Fall/Winter Athletes: Update 8 to 18 profile to show TRACK as current sport! 4. If not completed by the due date, athlete will not be allowed to practice or compete until completed. Due: Feb. 17, 2020 4

Practice Times Weekdays: 2: 15 pm - 4: 30 pm Weight Room: Tuesdays 3: 30 pm-4: 30 pm (After running practice) 5

Track & Field Syllabus • A 2. 0 overall GPA from Fall semester is required to participate in Spring Track & Field. • Student-athletes with excessive absences/tardies in the Fall class may be asked to try out in the Spring. • Student-athletes participating in Fall/Winter sports must try out in the Spring. • Student-athletes are expected to practice Monday - Friday. • All student-athletes are expected to stay until the END of dual meets – After the 4 x 400 Relay – Support teammates – Help clean up • Most Invitationals are Friday and Saturdays. Student-athletes must qualify in order to compete at an invitational. 6

Scholastic Athletes Mira Costa rewards athletes who have a weighted grade point average of 3. 3 or above with a scholar/athlete certificate. Fast Facts: v More than two-third of our athletes achieved Scholar Athlete Status with Athletes participants of 220+ v Track historically has the highest number of Scholar Athletes compared to other Costa athletic program. Scholar athletes grades are determined for each season by these grading periods: § Fall – 1 st Quarter Grades § Winter – 1 st Semester Grades § Spring – 3 rd Quarter Grades 7

Grading • Grades will be posted Periodically in Aeries • Grades are based on participation – 1 point - Each day of practice attendance/participation – 4 points - Dual meets – 7 points - Mustang Relays, Mini Mustang Meet, League Prelims/Finals • Absences are excused only with an official written doctor’s note or for school related field trips. • Injured athletes are expected to stay for the duration of practice unless they have an official doctor’s note. This includes doctor visits and physical therapy. All injuries must be reported to their Coaches and Athletic Trainer. • An off-grounds pass is mandatory if the athlete has to leave before 3 pm. 8

Grading Rubric 9

Order of Events Dual Meets Running Events 4 x 100 M Relay 1600 M 110/100 M Hurdles 400 M 100 M 800 M 300 M Hurdles 200 M 3200 M 4 x 400 M Relay Field Events Long Jump Triple Jump High Jump Pole Vault Discus Shot Put 10

Bay League Prelims and Finals • All 6 Bay League Teams will compete at Bay League Prelims and Finals to determine Bay League Champion for each level. • Varsity Only will have an opportunity to qualify for C. I. F • Athletes must stay for entire meet (after 4 x 400) Scoring 1 st Place = TBD 2 nd Place =TBD 3 rd Place = TBD Bay League Centennial Leuzinger Mira Costa Palos Verdes Peninsula Redondo Union 4 th Place = TBD 5 th Place = TBD 6 th Place = TBD 11

Invitationals • Meets that require an “invitation” • Level = “Qualifying” • Athletes must qualify based on times/marks Arcadia Invitational Mt. SAC Relays – Travel roster announced week of meet • Many schools attend, large crowds • Like a tournament • Fri/Sat – All day, may leave when done 12

Team vs Individual • Track is a TEAM SPORT! – Practice and competition are cooperative efforts – Relay Teams – Team Scoring • Track has individual opportunities – Invitationals – Bay League Prelims/Finals – CIF Post-Season Competition 13

Who Gets to Compete? HOME Meets • All athletes participate AWAY Meets • Most athletes participate – Limited bus/lane space – Travel roster determined by past meet/practice performance – Announced week of meet Invitationals • Few athletes participate – Only athletes who meet minimum standards are “invited” – Announced by host school the week of meet 14

Which Team? Frosh/Soph 9 th & 10 th Graders ONLY All 11 th & 12 th Graders Varsity + A few elite freshmen & sophomores (These may change depending on the meet) *There are 4 separate divisions & team scores at a high school track meet: F/S Boys, F/S Girls, Varsity Boys, & Varsity Girls 15

Shoes! Running Shoes/Flats – Sprinters: replace every year! – Distance: replace every season! Spikes/Competition Shoes – Will last several seasons Replacement “Spikes” or “Pins” – Coaches will give these to our athletes when needed. 16

Where to Buy Spikes • Village Runner – Spike Night! Feb 5, 2020 – Basic sprint, mid, distance, or throws only; flats • VS Athletics – ALL types of spikes (jumps/throws), flats • On. Track – Coach Murray: Asics pole vault spikes • Road Runner Sports – Limited selection of specialty spikes, flats • Dick’s Sporting Goods, Big 5, etc. • Basic sprint, mid, or distance only; flats 17

Manhattan Beach Location 1840 Sepulveda Blvd. Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 (310) 546 -1888 Hours: 10 -7 Mon-Sat 11 -6 Sun Next to Rubio’s/Fresh Brothers Spike Night! Fundraiser Event Wednesday, Feb 5, 2020 Village Runner will be serving Pizza! • Running Shoes • Sprint, Mid-Distance, Distance Spikes • No Throws Shoes • No Jump Spikes 18

VS Athletics Torrance location: Retail Store Hours: 1450 W. 228 th St. #8 Through Feb. 1 Torrance, CA 90501 M-F (only) : 8 am-5 pm (Near Western & Sepulveda) Starting Feb. 5 - open Saturdays Starting Feb. 12 - extended hours Phone: 310 -534 -0305 *Call ahead to check hours & availability* 19

What to Bring to Practice T-Shirt/Shorts Appropriate Undergarments Running Shoes Spikes Water Jacket/Pants Body Glide/Friction Block (for chafing & blisters) Keep extras in your PE Locker!!! 20

What to Bring to Meets • • • Uniform Running Shoes Spikes and Spike key Water Jacket/Pants - LAYERS! Healthy Snacks/Lunch Blanket/Towel Sunscreen $$ for souvenirs & food Meets last all day! Temperatures rise & drop unexpectedly! Be prepared! Extras: Band Aids Body Glide Tape Chair Umbrella Hat Safety Pins Trash bag for rain Sunglasses Change of clothes Runway Markers 21

Hydration/Fuel • Drink water before, during, and after practice & meets • Invest in a LARGE water bottle, refill it! • Eat breakfast, lunch, dinner, & snacks – Eat a snack/dinner as soon as you get home from practice – Avoid spicy food and dairy close to practice time and on meet days • Not eating enough calories or not drinking enough water can cause: – Headache, nausea, vomiting, loss of consciousness, or worse! 22

Injuries • • If you are injured, tell a coach ASAP!! Visit our Head Athletic Trainer Franklin Ortiz See a doctor when necessary Must have Team Trainer’s and/or doctor’s clearance to return to practice 23

Track Boosters Co-Presidents David Pell Suyen Pell VP Treasurer VP Web/Communications Carolyn Mukai Uniforms Elizabeth Cervantes Mirna Puma Jada Hong Spirit Gear Restaurant Fundraisers Deb Doyle Clerk of the Course Mark Krigsman Lisa Krigsman Volunteer Coordinator Cathey Graves Banquet Chair Helen Velvin Julie Carew Gifts Susana Bolander Oscarson Banquet Video OPEN Mustang Relays Jeff Nicoisia Banner Sponsorship Jerry Carew Press Release Coordinator Julie Johnson Snack Stand Chair Nancy Beck Photo Coordinator Gillian Weston Vaughn Gill 24

Track Boosters NEW this season: Squad Parent Leaders Jumps Cindy Lowry Hurdles Patricia Doumeng Pole Vault Poppy Purcel Vicki Sandberg Sprints Cecillian Carvallo Throws Deb Doyle Distance Teresa Murch 25

Booster Club Donations (Fair Share) 26

Sponsorship Opportunities All sponsors will be mentioned in email communications and will have a link to their businesses on our Track’s Sponsor Tab website https: //miracostatrack. org/sponsors/ 27

Volunteers & Special Events Please sign up for “ 3 shifts” per family and a snack stand donations! Sign up tonight or online! https: //miracostatrack. org/volunteersnack-donations/ UPCOMING FUNDRAISER EVENTS: - Tuesday, 2/5/2020 “SPIKE NIGHT” - Village Runner MB HOME MEETS & SPECIAL EVENTS: Thursday 2/27/2020 Mira Costa vs Santa Monica Mira Costa H. S. 3: 00 pm Thursday 3/5/2020 Mira Costa vs West Torrance Mira Costa H. S. 3: 00 pm Wednesday 3/11/2020 Mira Costa vs Torrance Mira Costa H. S. 3: 00 pm Saturday 3/21/2020 Mustang Relays Mira Costa H. S. 9: 00 am Tuesday 4/14/2020 Mira Costa vs Peninsula Mira Costa H. S. 3: 30 pm Saturday 4/25/2020 Mini Mustang Youth Meet Mira Costa H. S. 1: 00 pm Tuesday 5/26/2020 Team Awards Banquet Crown Plaza Hotel 5: 30 pm 28

Volunteer Opportunities at all Home Meets FUN volunteer opportunities on the field and CLOSE TO THE ACTION! Boys Long Jump Event - You will be in charge of raking the long jump pit so athletes have smooth sand to jump into. You may also be asked to assist in measuring distances and recording data. Girls Long Jump Event - Same as boys long jump pit. High Jump Event – You will be adjusting the bar and replacing it should a jumper not make height. You may also be asked to record data. Shot Put Event – You will be measuring and recording distance. Discus Event – You will be measuring distance and recording data. Clerk of the Course Help (tent on the field) – You will be assisting to set-up on-field tents. You may also be assisting at the start of each race by giving athletes heat, lane assignments, and hip numbers. Timer (Finish Line Help) – You will report to the tent at the finish line for instructions. Generally you will assist the timer by organizing athletes at the finish line. 29

Volunteer Opportunities for Mustang Relays Only Coaches check-in (Peck Ave lower gate) – You will check coaches in as they arrive for the day. Athlete Check-in (Peck Ave lower gate) – You will check athletes in as they arrive for the meet. Admissions (Peck upper gate/Meadows) – You will collect admission fees. Gate Monitor (limit trackside gate access) - You will limit access across the track during races by keeping the gate closed and opening only to allow access to athletes and volunteers. Medals Distribution – You will distribute medals to winning athletes. (Also at Bay League meets) Clean Up – You will help clean up the track following the meet. Snack stand – You will help set up, organize, sell, and clean up the snack stand after the meet (Volunteer for 2 hours or more) Snack donations – Donate food or drinks 30

Uniforms • Singlet + Shorts (event-specific): Mandatory • Warm Up Jacket + Pants: Optional but Recommended • Uniforms & Jacket are same design as last year. No need to repurchase if it still fits. • Deadline for orders: TONIGHT! • Cross Country athletes do not need a new uniform for track *XC boys on relay teams may need compression shorts You can assist our program by voluntarily purchasing your uniform. If you choose not to purchase, please contact your coach right away to borrow one. Any Uniform Questions, please contact our Booster Volunteers: Elizabeth Cervantes: playamail 5@yahoo. com Mirna Puma: pumaforce 1@gmail. com 31

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2020 Track and Field Schedule DAY Wednesday Wed or Thurs Saturday Thursday Wednesday Friday Saturday Thursday Saturday Friday Saturday Tuesday Friday Saturday Saturday Tuesday Friday Saturday DATE 1/29/2020 2/12 or 2/13 2/22/2020 2/27/2020 2/29/2020 3/5/2020 3/11/2020 3/13/2020 3/14/2020 3/19/2020 3/21/2020 3/28/2020 4/10/2020 4/11/2020 4/14/2020 4/17/2020 4/18/2020 4/25/2020 4/28/2020 5/1/2020 5/9/2020 5/16/2020 5/23/2020 5/26/2020 5/29/2020 5/30/2020 OPPONENT Parent Meeting Time Trials (Practice Meet) Torrance Zamperini Invitational Mira Costa vs Santa Monica Trabuco Hills Invitational (Roundup) Mira Costa vs West Torrance Mira Costa vs Torrance Nike Redondo Invitational Mira Costa vs Culver City MUSTANG RELAYS INVITATIONAL Covina Invitational Distance Meet of Champions Arcadia Invitational Mira Costa vs Peninsula So Bay Championships Invite (FS) So Bay Championships Invite (VAR) Mt. Sac Invitational MINI MUSTANG YOUTH MEET Bay League Prelims Bay League Finals CIF-SS D 1 Prelims CIF-SS Finals CIF-SS Masters Team Banquet CIF State Meet Prelims CIF State Meet Finals LOCATION M. P. R. Mira Costa H. S. Zamperini Stadium Mira Costa H. S. Trabuco Hills H. S. Mira Costa H. S. Redondo Union H. S. Culver City H. S. Mira Costa H. S. Covina Dist. Stadium Azusa Pacific College Arcadia H. S. Mira Costa H. S. West Torrance H. S. Mt. Sac College Mira Costa H. S. Redondo Union H. S. Trabuco Hills H. S. El Camino College Crown Plaza Hotel Buchanan H. S. TIME 6 pm 3: 00 pm 9: 30 am 3: 00 pm 9: 00 am 3: 00 pm 5: 00 pm 9: 00 am 3: 00 pm 9: 00 am 8: 30 am 7: 00 am 4: 15 pm 9: 30 am 3: 30 pm 5: 00 pm 6: 00 pm 5: 00 pm 9: 00 am 1: 00 pm TBD 11: 00 am 12: 00 pm 4: 30 pm 5: 30 pm T. B. D. LEVEL Parents All All Qualify All Qualify Distance Qualify All Qualify Qualify All Qualify 35 Qualify

Get Connected! Team Website miracostatrack. org MBX Foundation mbxfoundation. org Track Booster Facebook Page “Mira Costa Track & Field Booster Club” (Subscribe for email updates!) Spirit Wear Online Store Cal. Pro. Sports. com Meet Results/School Records Athletic. net Meet Info Prep. Cal. Track. com (click “Team Sales”) 36

Frequently Asked Questions Q. I want to help, but I am not sure what’s needed. A. Woohoo!!! Sign up tonight! or go online for volunteer opportunities and/or contact the boosters at MCTrack. Boosters@gmail. com and let us know what your skills/interests are and we’ll help get you plugged in! Q. How many shifts should I work during the season? A. Please sign up for “ 3 shifts” per family and a snack stand donation if you can. We welcome you to come and “shadow” one of our volunteers to see what the shifts involve before you sign on the dotted line! These are FUN volunteer opportunities and will put you on the field and CLOSE TO THE ACTION. Q. If I volunteer, will I miss my kid’s event? A. Not to worry! If you’re working the Snack Stand, there are several co-workers to cover for you during your athlete’s event. We suggest that for Field Events, the best way to make sure you see your athlete compete is to volunteer to help with their event. For example, parents of runners are naturals for the finish line. Parents of jumpers sign up to help with jumps, and so on. Q. How do I donate to MCHS Track & Field? And How much? A. You can donate tonight by check or you can donate online. There is a suggested Booster donation (Fair Share) amount per Athlete or per family, but any amount is greatly appreciated and is tax deductible (see page 27). Q: Where do we find Meet Results? A: Results for Invitational meets: The Invitational Hosts usually post results on their website. You can find invitational websites by going to www. prepcaltrack. com or http: //www. Athletic. net. Q. How do I get information on schedule changes, Meet information, and volunteer needs? A. Subscribe to the MCHS Track&Field Booster email list, “like” us in Facebook, connect with your event Parent Squad Leader through Group Me app and periodically check our website and e. Blast Q. Can the Athlete do multiple events in track? A. Simple answer is yes. Athlete must reach out to the coaches to plan accordingly for try outs and training. 37

Frequently Asked Questions Q. Does my athlete have to stay for the entire meet? A. Yes. Like any team sport, all participants stay from beginning to end regardless of whether they are actively competing at any given moment. Roll is taken during the team meeting held after the Meet. Like any excused absences, please contact your coaches and plan accordingly. Q. Does my athlete have to ride the bus home from an away Meet? A. If you are attending an away Meet and would like to bring your athlete home with you, be sure to fill out the Alternate Transportation Form before the Meet, and have it on file with your athlete’s coach. They must also inform the coach that they will not be taking the bus home. According to CIF rules, athletes may not ride to or from Meets with other students. Q: Which schools are in Bay League? A: Inglewood, Mira Costa, Morningside, Palos Verdes, Peninsula, Redondo Union. Q: What is expected if the Athlete is on vacation? Do they train all year round through winter break or spring break? A: The general rule is if the Athlete is in town, they train with their team (if there is training scheduled). If the athlete is out of town, they can self train as long as they communicate their training program with their coach. Q: What about Athletes with injuries? A: Athletes with injuries will need to check in with their coaches and a proper program can be set for the Athlete. Q. Do I have to give money to the program in order for my athlete to participate? A. No. State law prohibits mandatory fees to participate in school activities. However, there are costs associated with athletics, and without voluntary donations, the program would cease to exist. There are several ways to help without cash outlay for those who seek an alternative: participate in fundraisers; work meets; donate items to snack stand. Visit the Team’s Website for more FAQ: https: //miracostatrack. org/about/ 38

Track Check List 1. Meet and greet your athlete’s coach, your event parent squad leader, and your booster team. 2. Donate Fair Share via check to save on fees and receive a lawn sign today! 3. Submit all 3 to participate: physical for your athlete, complete 8 to 18 registration and fill out and return a Emergency card. 4. Uniforms: a limited supply of Warm-up Jackets and Warm-up Pants will be available for sale 5. Be informed - New this year! Event specific Group. Me sign-ups. Download the Group. Me app and sign up with your event squad lead at the meeting to stay better informed. 6. Turn in your Alternate Transportation form to your athlete’s coach 7. Sign up to Volunteer!! We are asking for each family to commit to volunteering at 3 meets and donating 2 snack stand items 8. Purchase Spirit Gear online through 1/31 only! 39

Mira Costa High School Track & Field Parent Meeting 1/29/2020 Thank you for attending! 40