Effort & Concentration Tahoma Track Parent Meeting “My Choice”

Philosophy T AHOMA J UNIOR H IGH T RACK S TATEMENT OF P HILOSOPHY : T AHOMA J UNIOR H IGH T RACK S TATEMENT OF P HILOSOPHY : To provide an environment of healthy competition, fun, and positive relationships, while learning the value of life-long fitness. To provide an environment of healthy competition, fun, and positive relationships, while learning the value of life-long fitness.

Tahoma Track Web Site Look for “Tahoma Athletics” on the main page of the Tahoma School District website. Look for “Tahoma Athletics” on the main page of the Tahoma School District website. 7/8 Track – in the list of team web sites. 7/8 Track – in the list of team web sites. The site contains team and parent announcements, documents, team stats, team records, schedule and much more. The site contains team and parent announcements, documents, team stats, team records, schedule and much more.

Team/League Results All league results (league and individual) times, heights, and distances will posted on You will need to click on the State of Washington and find Tahoma Junior High and/or Kent/Tahoma League. All league results (league and individual) times, heights, and distances will posted on You will need to click on the State of Washington and find Tahoma Junior High and/or Kent/Tahoma League. Athletes will eventually be able to track their results for multiple years. Athletes will eventually be able to track their results for multiple years. School records, league records, league standings will posted on the track website. School records, league records, league standings will posted on the track website.

Your Coaches Gold Team: Todd Baker-Head Coach/Throwers Craig Jones-High Jump Karen Ainsworth- Hurdles/Relays Jodi Hoffbuhr-Distance Blue Team: Blue Team: Al Turnbow-Head Coach/Hurdles/Relays Al Turnbow-Head Coach/Hurdles/Relays Roger Perkins- Sprints/Relays Roger Perkins- Sprints/Relays Sam Atkinson- Long Jump Sam Atkinson- Long Jump

Practices/Meets All practices will be at Tahoma Junior High. All practices will be at Tahoma Junior High. Practice everyday except for a no school days and half days. Practice everyday except for a no school days and half days. 8 th graders will begin practice at 3:20. We expect the 8 th graders to stay in one after school in a designated area. 8 th graders will begin practice at 3:20. We expect the 8 th graders to stay in one after school in a designated area. 7 th graders will practice from their arrival to 5pm. 7 th graders will practice from their arrival to 5pm. Home meets are at Tahoma Junior High. Field events start at 3:30 and running events begin at 3:45. Buses will take kids to away meets, but there is no bus home. You will need to arrange transportation. Finals at French Field

Friday Practices On Fridays, practice begins at 2:45 and end at 4pm. On Fridays, practice begins at 2:45 and end at 4pm. Students may go home after school but they must return by 2:45. Students may go home after school but they must return by 2:45. Students from the middle schools will be bused over and will sit in the library until 2:45 with the 8 th graders who stay. Students from the middle schools will be bused over and will sit in the library until 2:45 with the 8 th graders who stay.

Track Gear All participants will be checked out race uniforms for meets. Participants should have their own sweats, training shoes and spikes, if appropriate. All participants will be checked out race uniforms for meets. Participants should have their own sweats, training shoes and spikes, if appropriate. Participants should come prepared to practice in any weather condition. Participants should come prepared to practice in any weather condition. Check the uniforms for stickers when washing. Check the uniforms for stickers when washing. Team sweatshirt/sweatpants/t-shirts are not required. Team sweatshirt/sweatpants/t-shirts are not required.

Policies & Rules Academic Probation Academic Probation 1. Below 2.0 and/or failed a class on the last report card – On probation until next report card 2. Academic Probation a. Grades checked every two weeks. b. Drop below 2.0 and/or receive an F – YOU ARE INELIGIBLE FOR GAMES UNTIL ABOVE THE STANDARD

General Information and Team Policies Practice – Athletes are expected to be at all practices Practice – Athletes are expected to be at all practices Injuries – Let coaches know before going home Injuries – Let coaches know before going home Playing time philosophy Playing time philosophy 1. “The best athletes participate in scoring situations” - coaches decisions 2. Athletes should be able to find a least one event they can participate in for each meet 3. Unlimited heats for all home meets

Practice Requirements 10 practices are needed in order to compete in a meet. 10 practices are needed in order to compete in a meet. Athletes are expected to attend practice everyday unless not at school due to illness. An absence is only excused with a written note signed by a parent/guardian that must be given to a coach. Athletes are expected to attend practice everyday unless not at school due to illness. An absence is only excused with a written note signed by a parent/guardian that must be given to a coach. 1 st unexcused absence = Miss next meet 1 st unexcused absence = Miss next meet 2 nd unexcused absence = Miss next meet and conference with coach 2 nd unexcused absence = Miss next meet and conference with coach 3 rd unexcused absence = Dismissal from team 3 rd unexcused absence = Dismissal from team

Parent/Coach Communication Appropriate Concerns To Discuss with Coaches Appropriate Concerns To Discuss with Coaches Psychological/Physical Treatment Psychological/Physical Treatment Ways to help your son/daughter improve Ways to help your son/daughter improve Concerns about behavior Concerns about behavior

General Information and Team Policies Injuries – Let coaches know immediately after you suffer ANY kind of injury Injuries – Let coaches know immediately after you suffer ANY kind of injury Head Injuries –Athletes who show signs of having a concussion will not be allowed to return to play. Some examples of signs & symptoms reported by athletes: Head Injuries –Athletes who show signs of having a concussion will not be allowed to return to play. Some examples of signs & symptoms reported by athletes: Headache Headache Nausea Nausea Dizziness Dizziness Double vision or dizziness Double vision or dizziness Sensitivity to light or noise Sensitivity to light or noise Feeling sluggish Feeling sluggish Feeling foggy or groggy Feeling foggy or groggy Concentration or memory problems Concentration or memory problems Confusion Confusion

Parent/Coach Communication Appreciate that your focus is on your child – the coaches focus must be on all members of the team. Coaches Decisions Coaches Decisions Events athletes will be allowed to participate in Events athletes will be allowed to participate in Team Strategy Team Strategy Matters concerning other student- athletes Matters concerning other student- athletes

Release your child to the sport Encourage your kids to take ownership and learn the skills (which include…commitment, leadership, teamwork, effort, handling adversity, handling success, and communication) that will benefit them long after they’re done. Encourage your kids to take ownership and learn the skills (which include…commitment, leadership, teamwork, effort, handling adversity, handling success, and communication) that will benefit them long after they’re done. Make sure you have signed in to verify attendance at the meeting Make sure you have signed in to verify attendance at the meeting

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