2007 Township of Mahwah

TRACK & FIELD PROGRAM

 

Goals

The number one goal of this program is to make the sport of Track & Field enjoyable for everyone involved – both athletes and parents.  Along with this, we strive to make each athlete feel good about their own individual efforts and to achieve a measure of success.  Our secondary goal is to teach fundamentals, develop specialized event – specific skills, and allow all athletes the ability to master all events (EVERYONE CAN COMPETE IN ANY EVENT).  We hope to introduce each athlete to fitness regimen and to a sport that they can compete in at every stage of their lives

 

Designated Coaches have been assigned to teach our athletes the basics in whatever event(s) they decide to participate in.  Each Coach participating in our program has been selected because of their prior experience with the particular event(s) / skill(s) they will be coaching.  To assist our Coaching Staff, we will also have several Ass’t Coaches working with our athletes in each of the competitive areas. We try to have the largest Coaching Staff possible in order to provide each athlete with as much individual attention as possible and to “break down” where possible, each activity into age groupings.  To further support our efforts, the High School Track Coaches / Athletes will provide additional assistance / demonstration on an “as need” basis”.

 

Benefits

Training for Track & Field has tremendous health benefits for each athlete. It provides the athlete with probably the most complete work out available which is one reason it is a sport that generally helps the athlete improve in other competitive sports.  Track & Field is one of the only sports where everybody competes at the meets.  Unlike many sports where only a certain number of players can participate at one time (usually the most talented athletes), there are no such restrictions in Track & Field. Anyone can do running, jumping & throwing at one meet.

 

ATHLETES GET TO PARTICIPATE, LEARN AND IMPROVE !!!!!

 

 

The real key to success lies in YOU !!!

 

 

 

How will I succeed at Track & Field  (and many other things I do ? )

 

Use the  3 – D Philosophy:             DESIRE          DEDICATION    DETERMINATION

                       

Desire asks:                              “How badly do you want something?”

Dedication asks:           “What price are you willing to pay?”

Determination asks:           “If at first you don’t succeed, will you keep on trying until you do?”

 

We hope everyone has fun this year and that we all show some type of personal development.

 

 

 

If you would like to participate as a Coach, Ass’t Coach, Team Coordinator, Equipment Mgr or Publicity Director, please notify one of the Coaches.  We welcome your participation in our program!  (Contact:  Pete Cassotis, Track & Field Commissioner  Tel: 862-881-2216 or email   pcjrrun@att.net

 

PRACTICE:          Tuesday / Thursday          5:30 pm–7:00 pm    (5:30PM – 6:30PM FOR the 1st two weeks)

                                                 

ALL PRACTICES ARE AT MAHWAH HIGH SCHOOL

Athletes must be dropped off and picked up on time

Practice will be canceled in the event of heavy rain.  There are no makeups due to cancelled practices

                                                                                   

EQUIPMENT:          Athletes must dress appropriately for the weather

                             Sweat shirt / Suit – Cooler weather                Shorts / T Shirt – Warm weather

                             Running Shoes           – Strongly Recommended for Runners

 

****Upon receipt of Uniform deposit, uniforms will be handed out and must be returned.  Failure to return uniforms by June 30th, 2008 will result in loss of deposit.  ABSOLUTELY NO EXECPTIONS.*****

Singlet T-Shirts will be provided for the athletes to keep.

 

EACH ATHLETE MUST COME TO PRACTICE & MEETS WITH A WATER BOTTLE

                   

Mahwah Track & Field is a “traveling program” – parents must supply their own transportation

(CARPOOLING TO MEETS AND PRACTICES IS RECOMMENDED – Team Rosters are provided)

 

 

AGE GROUPS / TRACK & FIELD EVENTS

 

Age 7 – 8                  Age 9 – 10                       Age 11 – 12                          Age 13 – 14 (15)

 

100 Meter Dash                100 Meter Dash                80 Meter Hurdles                        100 Meter Hurdles

200 Meter Dash                200 Meter Dash                100 Meter Dash                100 Meter Dash

400 Meter Dash                400 Meter Dash                200 Meter Dash                200 Meter Dash

800 Meter Run                  800 Meter Run               400 Meter Dash                400 Meter Dash

1500 Meter Run                  1500 Meter Run                  800 Meter Run              800 Meter Run

1500 Meter Racewalk            1500 Meter Racewalk                    1500 Meter Run                  1500 Meter Run

Long Jump               Long Jump                            1500 Meter Racewalk                    3000 Meter Racewalk

                                           High Jump                            3000 Meter Run                  3000 Meter Run

                                      Shot Put                               Long Jump                            Long Jump

                                      Turbo Javelin                          High Jump                            High Jump

                                                                                          Shot Put                               Triple Jump

                                                                                          Discus                                      Shot Put

                                                                                          Turbo Javelin                          Discus

                                                                                                                                                            Turbo Javelin

 

 

 

2007 NJ STRIDERS SCHEDULE                                All events – Field opens at 12:00 PM

Registration:  12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Sun, April 13th   @ Saddle Brook H.S.                                                 Meets start promptly at 1:00 PM

Sun, April 20th    @ Mahwah H.S.                      

Sun, April 27th     @ Paramus H.S.                                         

Sun, May 4th      @ Hackensack H.S.

Sun, May 18th     @ Rutherford USATF-New Jersey Junior Olympic Preliminary Note 12:00 PM Start Time

Sun, June  1st    @  Indian Hills    NJ Striders County Championship

 

You must have a USATF-New Jersey number to participate in ALL MEETS  NO EXCEPTIONS

 

Sat / Sun, June 2007   USATF NJ Junior Olympic Championships ???, NJ (Ages 7 – 18) **

 

(** must pre-qualify to enter)

 

July  10-13 USATF Region II Junior Olympic Championships – Slippery Rock, PA

 

          July 22-27          USATF National Championship – Omaha, NE**

 

 

 

 

                    

 

 

TMYSB Track & Field Code of Conduct

 

Players          

1.  Listen to your Coaches – they will help you to learn and have fun !

                             2.  Attend all practices – Work hard to improve your skills

                             3.  Be a Team Player – get along and support your teammates.

                             4.  No cursing – No FIGHTING - No taunting.

                             5.  Learn teamwork, sportsmanship and discipline.

                             6.  Be on time for all Team events – practices as well as Track Meets.

                             7.  Learn the rules and follow them.  Win or lose, always be a “good sport”

                             8.  Respect your coach, your teammates, your parents, competitors and Meet

                                 Officials.

                             9. NEVER ARGUE WITH A MEET OFFICIAL’S DECISIONS

 

Parents / Spectators

 

1.     Display, at all times, good sportsmanship.  ALWAYS respect competitors, coaches and Meet Officials.

2.     Act appropriately – DO NOT taunt, boo or in anyway, disturb other spectators

3.     Cheer in a positive manner and encourage fair play – NO PROFANITY OR OBJECTIONABLE GESTURES !

4.     At Track Meets, STAY – AT ALL TIMES IN THE GRANDSTAND

5.     Parents:  Encourage your child to play by the rules.  Remember, the children learn best by example, so applaud the performances of ALL athletes.

6.     Applaud good performances and reinforce the positive points at all times.

7.     Never yell or berate your child after a game or practice session – it is very destructive.

8.     Be a “good neighbor” at Track Meets – don’t leave a mess behind in the grandstands.

9.     Recognize the importance of volunteer coaches.  They are very important to the development of your child and the support.  Communicate with them and support their efforts.

10. If you enjoy Track & Field, learn all you can and above all, volunteer to become an Assistant Coach.