2015 Parent Athlete Meeting

Coaches Jon Gilmer - Head coach, –Sprinters, Hurdles, Pole vault Jason Just - Long/Triple Jump, Sprinters Milan Mader - Distance Rick Ringeisen - Throws (shared with girls) Ben Bauer - Throws (shared with girls) Jazz Sommers – Distance, High Jump Robby Peters - Sprinters

Cougar Track Philosophy Our schedule is set up for all abilities to participate. We want the athletes to be the best track and field athletes that they can be We want to represent our community in a positive fashion We want to be positive role models

District/School Eligibility List Signed the eligibility packet, only has to be done once a year, done on line Paid your fees Notified Activities Office you are out for track and field

Practice Lengths Practice is every Monday through Friday from 3:00 until 5:00 at the High School track, Some practices will be shorter depending on weather and practice plans. Saturday practices are arranged by individual coaches based on event and need Practices are only canceled when school is canceled due to weather.

Track Meet Length Dual, Tri or Quad, smaller start at 3:45 and take about 2 1/2 hours to 3. Usually home between 6:30 and 7:30, Everyone competes in these meets (unless co-ed add 1 to 1 & 1/2 more hours) Invitational meets are longer, most are scheduled later in the week, they vary in length and run about hours. Limited entry meets, only top 3 or 4 per event

Number of Meet’s and be Prepared 8 JV meets 12 Varsity meets Few Meets are canceled due to all Weather track surfaces. Dress Warm and Dry, do have a tent but we are an outdoor sport Food and Fluids - bring plenty

Transportation All athletes are to ride the bus to the meets If you leave early it must be approved it with Coach Gilmer, needs to be an adult driver. Due to district budget cuts we have to pay for all of our return busses. We will have a bus home from each meet this year, some times shared with girls. Meets at Lakeville North No return bus Meets at Farmington No return bus

Injuries Do not stay home and not come to practice First notify the coaches See our trainer If you see a doctor for an injury you must bring back a doctors slip stating when you can return to competition and practice. There is a difference between being sore and an injury ICE -- ICE -- ICE -- ICE

Lettering Requirements Earn a minimum of 7 points toward the varsity team score in our meets. Run in the True Team Section or True Team State meet. Place in the Conference Meet or the Section 1AA meet. Coaches discretion based on: 1. number of years out for track 2. practice attendance 3. personal goals, attitude, responsibility 4. commitment to the team

Lettering Cont. 5. Meet one of the standards listed below. Standards: 100 meter11.8 long jump18’ 9” 200 meter23.8triple jump38’ 6” 400 meter54.0high jump5’ 9” 800 meter2:10.0pole vault10’ 9” 1600 meter5:00.0shot put40’ 0” 3200 meter10:30.0discus115’ 0” 110 H.H I.M. 44.5

Uniforms and Sweats The athletes will be issued a school set of sweats and a uniform. New Sweats (10) & Uniforms(15) will need to last us 5 years. The expectation is that they will be returned at the end of the season in good condition. Please wash in cold water and hang dry. Do not dry in dryer they will shrink. Under garments we would like them to be White.

Spring Break Practices Monday Indoor Meet at St. Thomas (varsity) Tuesday – Thursday 9 – 11 am Friday off

Track and Field Booster Club Captains/Junior leaders Parents are in charge of the Club Senior Parents in charge of Parent Meeting and signing up parents for home meets Junior Parents in charge of End of Season Banquet All parents help work at home meets and in the concession stand.

Fundraising IS FOR ALL OF US: we all need to do our part for the program to continue to be successful Join the Track and Field Booster Club $50.00 We use our home meets as a fundraiser, we are going to ask you to volunteer to work at the home meets. Each worker for a home meet is paid $30. We ask that you donate that back to the track team.

Reasons for Fundraising Cuts to program -Cover 2.5 coaches cut -Elimination of buses home from meets –Fewer home meets, so less money from concessions –Equipment budget ½ goes to entry fees

Home meet workers Please sign up where you can see your son compete The coaches will be there to help guide you through the process and to answer questions during the competition. This is not like referring a game, in field events it is a simple mark or no mark. In the running events all timers work together to sort out the finishes

Fundraising for 2015 Booster Club contributions Softener salt sales Workers at home meets Concession stand at home meets Pledge Drive we do only once every four years.

Cougar Track 2015 Team Goals True Team Section Champs Section 1AA Champs Conference Top 3 What are your Individual Goals?

Information Boys Track and Field Web site Found at under athletics South Suburban Conference Web site Jon Gilmer Phone

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Packets Parent check off sheet Join the Booster club Sign up to help at home meets

LSHS BOYS TRACK BOOSTER SOFTENER SALT FUNDRAISER WHO: All LSHS Boys Track Players, WHAT: Cargill/Culligan Softener Salt Fundraiser WHEN: March 8 – March 24, Blitz on Tuesday, March 19 th 4:00-6:30 PM after practice All orders and money need to be returned at the Blitz! SALT PICK UP/DELIVERY: TBD Pizza Party 6:00 PM: After the Blitz on Tuesday, March19

Salt Selling / Delivery Instructions : 1. Use attached order sheet for taking salt orders. Need name, address, and phone number of customer. Customer can choose between three types of softener salt in 40# bags, ordered in 5 bag increments (i.e. 5 bags, 10 bags, 15 bags, etc.) Salt choices are: Culligan Solar Crystal (white bag)$5.25/ bag Diamond Crystal Pellets (yellow bag)$5.75 / bag Diamond Crystal Red-out pellets (green bag)$6.75 / bag 2. Get payment at time of order. Checks are to be made out to: LSHS Track Booster. 3. Submit orders and money, March 27th at the Blitz. 4. Pick up salt TBD At:Lakeville South parking log 5. Deliver salt to customer’s front door or inside garage. Under no circumstances are players allowed to bring salt bags into a customer’s home!!!! Please understand that safety of our players is number 1!

LSHS Boys Track Softener Salt Fundraiser # Bags X Cost = Price ________ X $ 5.25 (Solar-White) = _________ ________ X $ 5.75 (Reg-Yellow) = _________ ________ X $ 6.75 (Red out-Green) = _________ _________ Bags Total Cost _________ Paid Yes____ No _____ Signature ___________________________________ THANK YOU for your support! Salt Pick–up will be Friday April 29 th. The boys will deliver salt to you on the 29 th or shortly there after. For questions please contact: Ann Nelson

Dear Valued Member of the Lakeville South Community, Thank you for your purchase of Culligan Salt through the Lakeville South Track Fundraising Program. Your contribution will help the Lakeville South Track program. We would like to extend a special offer to you in appreciation for your support. Please call your Culligan Man for a free water analysis or softener check up. Culligan can provide you information on our GREEN, eco-friendly solutions, customized for you and your family. Save up to $100 on the purchase of a Culligan water system including Smart-Sensor™ technology and advanced electronics. Limited time offer. Dealer participation varies. See dealer for details. Upgrade your Softener Save SALT and WATER. When you rent or purchase a Culligan Water Softener or Drinking Water System, Culligan will donate $50 towards the Lakeville South Track Fundraising Program your Culligan softener’s salt and water savings Please call Culligan at for a free in home water analysis and checkup to determine the right solution for you. HEY CULLIGAN MAN!

Academic Policy You must be making progress toward graduation with your class. You must be passing all of your classes If not you will have 2 weeks to correct, if not corrected you will be ineligible until the next grading period.

MSHSL Eligibility You have signed a form, that states you will follow the MSHSL rules of participation. If you violate the rules you will have a period of ineligibility

Ineligibility Time Frames: 1st offense: which ever is the longest in time 25% of the season 2 weeks 3 competitions which ever is greater 2nd Offence: which ever is the longest in time 50 % of the season 3 weeks 7 competitions which ever is greater

To Become Eligible After a violation You must attend all practices and meets. You must complete the entire season, being at all practices, meets and the banquet. Only the head coach can excuse you from practice, must be done in advance of the practice.