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)
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
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.