WHEN AND WHERE

Session practices are listed on the Calendar section prior to the start of each session:

• Athletes must attend at least two practices per week.  Because proper conditioning is a critical component of success on the track and courses, the performance of athletes at meets will reflect their dedication to practice.  However, attendance is not recorded and athletes are not required to attend practice in order to participate at meets.

• Weather.  Parents decide if they want to send their child to practice in inclement weather.  If held, practices during the rain will be modified, with no field events during track season.  If there is a cancellation due to weather, an email and/or text will be sent by 4:00pm that day. 

WORKOUTS

We try to make training a low-key, fun experience, designed to utilize the whole athlete:

• Practices begin with a period of warm-up and stretching.  To ensure that we have no avoidable injuries, each athlete needs to warm up and stretch in order to complete the workout – so please arrive on time!!!

• Workouts vary each day.  Athletes usually break into groups based upon abilities, age, interest (sprints, distance, field events, etc).  During track, all athletes are encouraged to try different events (at least a few days) during the season.

• Our running workouts consist of relay and chase games as well as form drills, speed and pace intervals, strength training, and distance running.  Efforts are made to group athletes so that beginners get the basic instruction they need, while those with more experience receive instruction and workout at a level appropriate for them.  

WHAT TO BRING

The essentials:

• Athletes should bring a full water bottle to every practice, as facility water fountains may/may not be working. 

• A watch, whether a simple sport watch or GPS watch.

• No matter what the weather, athletes will be hot or cold at some point during or after practice, so wear or bring layers that include a warm sweatshirt and bottoms.

• Athletes must wear running shoes to all practices. (Note: A quality pair of running shoes is critical to injury free running – no cross trainers, no fashion sport shoes, etc).  Coaches may allow athletes to practice in spikes or racing flats under their direction at certain times.

• Athletes may prefer to bring a mat or towel to stretch on, depending on the condition of the grass.  

• An empty bladder (restroom facilities are limited).