1. CHS Girls Indoor/Outdoor Track & Field 2014 Parent/Athlete Handbook

2. Program Goals 1) Train athletes to achieve individual/team goals. 2) Teach the reward of competing, not just participating. 3) Teach personal responsibility and team commitment

3. What to expect from Coaches… 1) Use proven training methods that maximize improvement 2) Clear communication with athletes 3) Training and competition decisions that benefit the athletes overall training and/or the team

4. What coaches expect from athletes… 1) Train like you wish to race. Come mentally prepared to want to improve. Wear proper running gear to avoid injury. (See Material List) 2) Trust coaches’ decisions and accept challenges that benefit the team and individual. 3) Show respect for all, including competitors! Support teammates. 4) Keep an open line of communication- if there are any problems, concerns, or questions please do not hesitate to ask any of the coaches.

5. What to expect from parents… 1) Support your child’s efforts and achievements through positive reinforcement, nutritional demands, and lifestyle balance. 2) Appreciate all CHS athletes’ efforts. Stay and watch your child’s teammate’s efforts. 3) Volunteer to help at meets if possible. Track meets need a lot of support, so any help makes meets move faster and more smoothly 4) Keep an open line of communication with coaches- if there are any problems, concerns, questions.

6. Standards of Performance High School track and field in Wisconsin is a non cut sport. An athlete either competes at a Varsity or JV level. While there are no cuts, athletes are still held to a standard of performance in terms of academics, practice attendance, and code of conduct.

7. All athletes must maintain eligibility per school (see athletic handbook), WIAA, and family standards. If an athlete requires academic help, a signed note from your teacher must be provided to the coach. Academics

8. Practice Attendance Excused - Legitimate health issues or family emergency- note from parent or doctor. School related commitments must have written note from teacher. Any other situation will be handled on a case by case basis with direct communication with coaching staff. Unexcused - Medical Appointments are not excused absences from practice unless pre-approved by coaching staff Work is not an excused absence from a mandatory practice unless pre-approved with coaching staff All absences must be approved by coaching staff –1 unexcused absence: Suspension from 1 event in next competition –2 unexcused absences: Suspension from next full competition –3 unexcused absences: Team demotion and suspension from next full competition –4 unexcused absences: Excused from team

9. Code of Conduct All athletes are expected to follow the CHS Extracurricular Code. (A copy of this code has been given or should be acquired from the Athletic office) A signed agreement must be on file. Track athletes are also expected to treat teammates, coaches, competitors, parents and officials with respect. Coaches will not tolerate abusive behavior of other athletes, schools, equipment, or officials.

10. Other Items Injuries- Athletes may become injured during the season. Be in constant communication with coaches regarding physical condition. All athletes must report to the head coach and event coach prior to visiting with the school trainer. After treatment and/or consultation with the trainer, athletes must report back to the head coach and event coach. Injured athletes will stay with their event group and may assist coaches with timing, etc. during practice. Travel Release- Staying at a meet to support teammates is mandatory. Legitimate releases pre- approved at least one day prior to meet must be done by head coach. The head coach must approve all early releases.

11. Other Items, Cont’d Earning A Varsity Letter- There are three primary factors: 1. Percentage of competition at a varsity level. 2. Participation at the varsity indoor/outdoor conference meet. 3. Finishing the season in good standing (academic/code eligible). Seniors with at least three years of track participation, in good standing, will also be eligible, not guaranteed. Becoming a Captain - All team captains will be voted upon by coaching staff based on leadership qualities represented during past seasons and off seasons. At anytime during the season if the captains do not represent the team in a positive manor via the athletic code of conduct or demonstrate conduct detrimental to the team seen through the head coach’s eyes, the honor will be stripped from the athlete. The title of a captain is an honor, not a privilege, and should be considered in the highest regard.

12. Other Items, Cont’d Proper Material/Equipment needs for practice and meets (Be aware of weather conditions) –Quality training shoe that will support the individual runner’s foot –Racing shoes (spikes can only be warn on outdoor track, all indoor shoes must have a rubber bottom, no all plastic bottoms for indoor use) –Compression socks/sleeves –Warm clothing T-shirts ( long and short ) Sweatshirts, sweatpants Long spandex ( top/bottoms – optional ) Knit hats, gloves Shorts Watch – no cell phones –Proper under garments –Sports bottle for water –Proper hair restraints if needed –Swimming suit when needed –Locker is provided, no lock is provided, we suggest to use locker with personal lock

13. 2015 Girls Track and Field Goal sheet Name:Grade: Events that I would like to participate in during the 2015 track and field season: Mark any events that interest you or you know that you want to participate in _____4x800MeterRelay – (Both seasons)_____Long Jump – (Both seasons) _____55 Meter Hurdles – (indoors only)_____Triple Jump – (Outdoors only) _____110 Meter Hurdles - (Outdoors only)_____High Jump – (Both seasons) _____55 Meter Dash – (indoors only)_____Pole vault – (Both seasons) _____100 Meter Dash - (Outdoors only)_____Shot Put – (Both seasons) _____4 x 200 Meter Relay - (Outdoors only)_____Discus – (Outdoors only) _____4 x 1 lap relay – (indoors only) _____1600 Meter Run – (Both seasons) _____4 x 100 Meter Relay – (Outdoors only) _____400 Meter Dash – (Both seasons) _____300 Meter Intermediate Hurdles – (Outdoors only) _____800 Meter Run – (Both seasons) _____200 Meter Dash – (Both seasons) _____3200 Meter Run – (Both seasons) _____4 x 400 Meter Relay – (Both seasons) My individual goal(s) for the 2015 Track and Field season, and How do I plan to attain them ? My team goal(s) for the 2015 Track and Field season, and How will you contribute to this goal ? Things that interest me, hobbies I have, things that I like doing non-track related:

14. Order of Events Field Events… Long jump Triple Jump High Jump Pole Vault Shot Put Wheel chair shot put Discus Running Events… 4x800MeterRelay 55 Meter Hurdles (Indoor) 110 Meter Hurdles 55 Meter Dash (Indoor) 100 Meter Dash 100 Wheel chair 4x1 Lap Relay (Indoor) 4 x 200 Meter Relay 1600 Meter Run 1600 Wheel chair 4 x 100 Meter Relay (Outdoor) 400 Meter Dash 400 Wheel chair 300 Meter Intermediate Hurdles (Outdoor) 800 Meter Run 800 Wheel chair 200 Meter Dash 3200 Meter Run 4 x 400 Meter Relay