Santa Clarita Track Club
Santa Clarita Track Club Newsletter
 
March 31, 2015
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Dear Storm Family,

 

Meet two is in the bank, what a fantastic meet, the West Valley Eagles was very impressed with the amount of competition we had. They were also impressed with how well the meet went, our level of volunteerism is excellent! you really made the meet one of the best meets I've ever seen. 


 Saturday's meet is an away meet, we will be visiting the Northridge Pacers. Their home field is Granada Hills Charter High School,
10535 Zelzah Ave

Los Angeles, CA 91344 Click here for a map 

 
Tuesday practice this week is optional, it is for relay Midget & Youth Relay practice, and Distance interval, and Midget and older hurdle practice. This is not a full practice but for those looking to get a little extra training on the specialties. Because this is after the Special Olympic practice, it's a bit shorter than our normal day.  Again warm up will be on the side open field area near the baseball fields starting at 6:30, please try to keep the track area clear until 7:00 pm. 
 
Practice Schedule March 30 - April 5
March 30 6:00 - 7:45 pm Saugus HS on the Track

 
March 31, 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. - Specialty Events, Relays, Hurdles, Long Jump - Midget and older, Distance Intervals (Note Distance will be doing intervals on Wednesday as well) 

 
April 1 6:00 - 7:45 pm Saugus HS on the Track

 
April 2 6:00 - 7:45 pm Saugus HS on the Track

 
April 4 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Away Track Meet at Granada Hills Charter High School. 
 
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 is an away meet, it will be at Granada Hills Charter High School, 

10535 Zelzah Ave
Los Angeles, CA 91344

 

 
Click here to volunteer to work an event we have 1 Long Jump pit, Shot Put and to help with High Jump. 
 
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