Lamar County Track and Field Dear Parents and Athletes, Welcome to the start of the 2014 track season. We are looking forward to an exciting season building upon the strong foundation from the past seasons. In order to achieve these goals we are all going to have to work together. We have put together this information presentation for you so both parents and athletes know exactly what is going on this season. All the information needed regarding the schedule, fundraisers, and help from parents is included. If you have any questions please feel free to contact any member of our coaching staff. Thank You, Lamar County Trojan Track Coaching Staff Head Coach Jamie Abrams James.abrams@lamar.k12.ga.us Assistant Coaches Rondrikus Fletcher rfletche@lamar.k12.ga.us Will Rustin wrustin@lamar.k12.ga.us Nina Shannon nshannon@lamar.k12.ga.us

Track and Field Schedule 2014 Lamar County Track and Field Schedule Date Location Time Feb. 28 Slices Pizzeria Speed Meet (Top 2) Lamar County 4:30 PM Mar. 1 Kiwanis Club of Barnesville Youth Olympics Lamar County 10:00 AM Mar. 6 Lamar County Quad #1 Lamar County 4:30 PM Mar. 8 Ross Invitational (Top 2) Lamar County 9:30 AM Mar. 13 Lamar County Quad #2 Lamar County 4:30 PM Mar. 15 Bob Hayes Invitational (Select) Raines HS (FL) Mar. 20 Lamar County Quad #3 Lamar County 4:30 PM Mar. 27 Lamar County Quad #4 Lamar County 4:30 PM Mar. 28 Shane’s Rib Shack Mid GA Relays (Top 2) Lamar County 4:30 PM Apr. 4 United Bank Friday Night Lights (Top 2) Lamar County 4:30 PM Apr. 10 Lamar County Quad #5 Lamar County 4:30 PM Apr. 15 Region 4-AA Championships (Top 2) Lamar County 10:00 AM Apr. 16 Region 4-AA Championships (Top 2) Lamar County 4:00 PM Apr. 26 AA State Sectionals Lamar County TBA May 1-3 Girl’s State Meet Albany TBA May 8-10 Boy’s State Meet Jefferson TBA ***Times for weekday meets are tentative upon arrival of opposing team.

Donations Please do not hesitate to bring the following items for the team to use at any/all track meets: Cases of water Healthy snacks (granola bars, strawberries, almonds, etc…) Occasionally breakfast items (muffins, etc…) We ask for these things because when we go to an invitational we are there all day, and the athletes will need to replenish themselves in between events. By providing these things to the kids we save them from spending so much money at the concession stand and buying things they really do not need to be eating. Any of these things that you can donate will be greatly appreciated by the team. Our goal is to have each athlete bring one of the items listed above.

Athlete Expectations Contact Us: Please call or email if you need to speak with a coach. (Prefer E-mail) Everything must go through Coach Abrams first.

Athlete Expectations Discipline: Any student-athlete who receives OSS, ISS, or detention will have an immediate meeting with Coach Abrams to determine consequences. Other Disciplinary problems (after school detention, behavior problems at practice, behavioral problems in class, bus behavior, and track meet behavior) Excessive disciplinary actions may result in dismissal from the team. (Parent/Coach/Athlete Behavior Contract)

Athlete Expectations Academic Classes: Make academics a priority! Attend all classes. No excuses! Be on time for class. It is rude to walk into a teacher’s class after he or she has already begun teaching. Sit in the front of class. Take notes and be attentive. Student- athletes will have periodic grade and behavior performance checks from all teachers. No excuses will be given for missing a test, quiz, and or project after a practice or meet. Players must study in advance when they know there is a test, quiz, or project during the week. Participation and dressing out in PE class (NO EXCUSES!)

Athlete Expectations Grades Physical (Asthma, other health issues) Must obtain 2.5 units and be on track to graduate to remain eligible for athletics. Physical (Asthma, other health issues) Insurance Form

Athlete Expectations Attendance at School: Make school attendance a priority! No Excuses for being absent after a meet! No Excuses for being absent as a student-athlete PERIOD!

Athlete Expectations Attendance at Practices and Meets: Be present and on time everyday. Roll call will be taken before practices and meets. ** See Coach Abrams after all absences ** Extenuating circumstances will be dealt with on an individual basis** Practices: All Practices will be held from 3:30 until around 5:30-6:00. All Athletes must be picked up 15 minutes after practice ends. Athletes should not enter the building once practice is over. They will remain at the track until they are picked up. Athletes may be picked up from the building only in the case of indoor practice or bad weather.

Athlete Expectations Unexcused Missed Practice: **Be on time for all practices. ** Extenuating circumstances will be dealt with on an individual basis**

Athlete Expectations Top 2: Some of our meets are limited to 2 entries per event. These entries will be decided at practice, with each athlete having a chance to challenge for those spots at practices or meets leading up to top 2 meets. This is a competitive sport at the high school level. While not every student-athlete will participate in each competition, each student-athlete is expected to be prepared to compete and to contribute to the team’s success as directed by the coaches. Top 4 (Quad Meets): Some of our meets are limited to 4 entries per event. These entries will be decided at practice, with each athlete having a chance to challenge for those spots at practices leading up to top 4 meets.

Athlete Expectations Meet Attire: We will dress in Lamar County attire on meet days, no exceptions.

Athlete Expectations Riding on the bus: All student-athletes are expected to ride the bus to all meets. Athletes may ride home with a parent or other adult specified by the parent. Coach Abrams must speak to the parent before an athlete will be allowed to ride home with anyone other than the parent. Sign Off Sheet: The student-athlete and the parent or guardian must sign when the student-athlete is leaving following a meet. A manager will have the designated sign off sheet at our team tent. Pick ups Parents/Guardians must pick up their student-athlete within 15 minutes after practice and when meets have ended. If a student-athlete needs to ride home with another parent, the parent/guardian must speak with Coach Abrams.

Athlete Expectations Communication: Student-athletes must be at every practice and meet. Please let the coaches know if a student-athlete will not be at school or will be going home for any reason during the day that prohibits them from being at a practice or a meet. If a student-athlete is sick and plans to go home, they must notify Coach Abrams before leaving campus. If a student-athlete is sick on a day of practice and plans on staying, they must sit and watch. If a student-athlete is sick on the day of a meet and plans on attending the meet, they must wear street clothes (LCCHS Track attire) and sit in our designated area. ***Prefer to speak with adults in these instances, your child is our priority.

Athlete Expectations Athletes Role: All student-athletes are subject to the rules and regulations stated in the Student-Handbook. Never do anything on or off the track that could potentially embarrass you, the program, or LCCHS. Encourage and support each other daily on and off the track, demonstrate respect for the coaching staff and teammates, be a role model for other students and serve as a positive representative of LCCHS and Lamar County Schools.

Athlete Expectations MISCELLANEOUS: All athletes should try their best to eat healthy and get plenty of rest during the season to keep up with the physical demands required to participate in track. Eating healthy and getting plenty of rest helps to prevent injuries as well as increasing one’s energy. All athletes should try their best to drink plenty of water (1/2 your body weight in ounces) and sports drinks (diluted) throughout the season. This means cutting out or limiting soda’s from their diet.

Parent Expectations Parent Roles: Be a role model for other fans by cheering and encouraging each athlete. Do not coach from the stands and do not yell at meet officials/other team’s athletes/coaches/fans. Concession Duty: Tonya Treadwell is our concession contact. 678-603-0913 treadwellmillner@aol.com

Important Home Dates Feb. 28 Slices Pizzeria Speed Meet (Hospitality) Mar. 6 Lamar County Quad #1 Mar. 8 Ross Invitational Mar. 13 Lamar County Quad #2 Mar. 20 Lamar County Quad #3 Mar. 27 Lamar County Quad #4 Mar. 28 Shane’s Rib Shack Mid GA Relays Apr. 4 United Bank Friday Night Lights (Hospitality) Apr. 10 Lamar County Quad #5 Apr. 15th/16th Region 4-AA Championships (Hospitality) Apr. 26th AA Sectionals (Hospitality) For the above dates we will need at least one parent for each athlete to commit to working two blocks in the concession stand. One time block will be for thirty minutes during a quad meet, and the other time block will be for two hours during the invitational, region, and sectional meets we will be hosting this year. It is very important that we have your help for these home events so they run smoothly and teams will want to come back and run here in the future. All home meets on weekdays will tentatively start at 4:30 p.m. They will begin as soon as the opposing team arrives and warms up.

Fundraisers Meet Sponsors This year we will be hosting a track meet for Lamar County youth (ages 4-5th Grade) on Saturday, March 1st. All track athletes are required to attend and help run the meet.

Parent Expectations Sign off Sheet: The student-athlete and the parent or guardian must sign when the student-athlete is leaving following the meet. Failure to follow this rule could be dismissal from team. Your child is LCCHS’s responsibility; we need to know where your child is at all times under our supervision. A team manager will have the sheet, please make contact with Coach Abrams before leaving.

Spirit Items Spirit Items are available to order online until Mar. 2. This is the 2nd order. Feel free to order for yourselves. Email Coach Abrams if you don’t have the link.

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