Santa Clarita Track Club
Santa Clarita Track Club Newsletter
 
March 23, 2015
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Dear Storm Family,

 

IMPORTANT Please read the entire newsletter.

 

We had a great first meet, and it seemed like everything went off fantastic. I saw a lot of kids putting everything the had into their races, there seemed to be very happy with their performances.

 

This week, Saugus has Open House on Thursday so there will not be any practice on Thursday. We do have a late practice on Tuesday this week. 

 

Tuesday practice will start at 6:30 near the baseball field for warm up on the track at 7:00 practice ends 7:45 for Gremlins and Bantams and 8:15 for Midgets and Youth and Interm.   Please do not enter the track area until 7:00 as Special Olympic is there,  all parents and Athletes must wait until 7:00 to go on the field or bleachers.  
 

Saturday is a home meet at Valencia High School, and we will be hosting the West Valley Eagles. 

 

 
Practice Schedule March 23 - March 29
March 23 6:00 - 7:45 pm Saugus HS on the Track

 
March 24, 6:30 - 8:15 pm, Saugus HS, Warm-up on the baseball open field area, not the track. - All parents do not go to the bleacher area until 7:00 pm. 

 
March 25 6:00 - 7:45 pm Saugus HS on the Track

 
March 28 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Home Track Meet at Valencia High School

 
Tuesday practice will start at 6:30 near the baseball field for warm up on the track at 7:00 practice ends 7:45 for Gremlins and Bantams and 8:15 for Midgets and Youth and Interm.   Please do not enter the track area until 7:00 as Special Olympic is there,  all parents and Athletes must wait until 7:00 to go on the field or bleachers. 
 
Coach Elaine Bingham - 661-373-6897
 
Juice It Up Books 
Juice It Up coupon books will be available to purchase at upcoming practices. Coupon books are $10 each (Over $80 value in savings). 30-page coupon book includes Free Smoothies, Buy One Get One Free coupons, discount coupons on smoothies, frozen yogurt, juice, muffins, bagels and more! The Storm Track Club earns 50% on all sales. Coupon books make great gifts for teachers, babysitters, friends and family. Contact Elaine Bingham or buy at upcoming practices!
 
Scholastic Award
In an effort to emphasize the importance of maintaining scholastic ability in conjunction with athletic ability, the Santa Clarita Track Club, Inc. in cooperation with local school districts, awards a Scholastic Achievement Medal to all active athletes that maintain a 'B+' (3.5) grade point average or better during the season. The medal is engraved with the student's name, year and symbol of the sport in which he/she is participating. A special President's Award Medal is presented to players that maintain straight A's.

 
Click here to download the Scholastic Form
 
Lap-a-thon  
You can download the Pledge form by clicking here or by visiting our website. Click here to see how many laps your child ran.
 

You may turn in your funds any time before the dead line, prizes will be given to the athletes that raise the most funds and bring in at least $40.0 

 

The deadline to turn in funds for prizes will be April 9th.

 

If you have any questions about this fund raiser please talk to Mark or Tom. 

 
This Weeks Track Meet

Our track meet this week will be at Valencia High School.

 

Valencia High School has a brand new track, it is very important we use the correct size spikes in the shoes, the size is 3/16 needle or less spike. The ones that come with your shoes are not the correct size, we have some for sale for $3.00 for a full set.  

 

Please sign up to volunteer during the meet.   

Setup starts at 6:45 am.

 
Relays
Many parents are asking how relays are determined, here is a brief description on how this is done.

 
It is very important to the team that if your athlete signs up for a relay that they are at the meet and checked in before 8:30 am so the coaches can assemble the teams. If your child is signed up for a relay and does not show up or is late, it will effect every other relay runner, and disappoint those who can not compete.

 
This is the only event that we are strict on signing up for.  Please don't sign up for the relay if your athlete can not compete in the event.

 
Criteria for relay team assignment.
1) time in the 100 meter race (at a meet).
2) attending practice
3) able to hand off smoothly
4) coaches discretion.

 
all of this is considered when coaches put together their teams (A-Team, B-Team, C-Team, etc...).

 
if you have any questions about this please speak with your agegroup coach or Coach Elaine
 
Lost and Found 
We have a huge amount of lost and found, we have no place to store it.

 
All items will be donated to Good Will at the end of the week every week.
 
Communication Boxes
The communication boxes will be at the track on Wednesdays. Your athletes meet ribbons will be in them and any items that we have to distribute to you.  
 
Sincerely,
  

   
Alan Bingham
 
Santa Clarita Track Club