Akimel A-al Track and Field 2018

Coaching Staff Ryan Riecks– throws/sprints Andre Salazar – sprints/ LJ Prassana Polite– sprints/hurdles Monika Kennedy – distance Edmond Baker- sprints/ HJ Susan Kastelic- book keeper Volunteer Coaches- Dylan Rudolph (throws), Mara Johnson (distance),

Roles of Parents/Coaches

Student-Athletes Academics/Behavior As a member of our Rattlers athletic program, students are held to higher standards. Student-athletes will: Avoid referrals or behavioral issues in the classroom. Pass ALL classes. (Failing will cause the student to be ineligible) Be prepared (clothing, water, food)!

Sportsmanship and Attitude Treat your teammates/coaches they way you would like to be treated. Our team comes before the individuals on our team. Show good sportsmanship at all times (win or lose). Bring a positive attitude to every practice/meet. Thank parents, coaches and volunteers for helping us reach our goals!

Dress/Shoes Shorts/t-shirts Dress warm/layers – it’s cold right now in AM Sweat pants- from Coach Baker! Running shoes (Sole Sports- Warner/Rural Rd) Spikes are not required(1/8” is longest) Meets – PLAIN black shorts/AMS tank Track and Field Team T-shirt (see next slide)

Track and Field T-Shirts On-line Store: http://swaggersports.tuosystems.com/stores/akimelaaltrack

Tardies/Absences We want to assure athletes are warmed up and stretched in order to prevent injuries, please be on time! Absence/Tardy Policy: On the 2nd unexcused absence and/or the 3rd tardy the athlete may not compete in the first meet. Once meets begin, this moves to 1 unexcused absence and/or 2 unexcused tardies.

Excused Absences Please email your coach before practice if you need to miss. Unexcused practice the day before a meet= NO MEET! Coach Polite- sprints/hurdles Coach Kennedy –distance/sprints (mkenne@kyrene.org) Coach Salazar- sprints/LJ Coach Riecks – throws/sprints (azrysryan@gmail.com) Coach Baker- sprints/ HJ

Practice Times Throwers: M, W, F am 6-7:45am - , T & TH 3:45- 5:30pm. Sprinters: M, W, F am 6:00-7:45, T & TH 3:45-5:30pm. Distance- W, F am 6:15-7:45, M, T & TH pm 3:45-5:30pm. Once meets begin, Fam practices will be TBD.

Events High Jump Long Jump Discus Shot put 100 M 200 M 400 M 800 M 4x100 4x400 75 M Hurdles High Jump Long Jump Discus Shot put

JV/Varsity JV: Blend of 6th and 7th graders. Varsity: Blend of 7th & 8th , some 6th graders may make Varsity based on athletic ability. Groups may change due to meet results. Conference Meet: Top 4 athletes in each event. ( April 18th at Desert Vista High School.)

Transportation Students will take the bus to away meets. There will NO return bus back to school. All athletes need to be signed out at AWAY meets if going home with parents (Coach Kennedy). Look for the Rattler Flag.

Rattler Track and Field Communication Web page- coaches information, meet schedule, Sign-Up Genius ( we need lots of volunteers to run home track meets). Facebook Page- https://www.facebook.com/groups/884532651719758/ Text Reminders from Remind 101- remind.com/join/9kc3k

Before you leave…. Please meet your coaches. Go through stations ( communication, volunteers, t-shirts). Go Rattlers!!