Track & Field 2018 Season
April 9, 2018

Greetings!
Wow! What a great weekend of track and field we had. A special thanks to all the coaches and parent volunteers that made this such a fun weekend. Welcome back to all those who have been on vacation. It is hard to believe that we we only have 2 more meets until finals!!

All Scholastic forms are due this week. The last day to turn in a report card or form is April 12th. See details below

Please check the fence for your lost items all items will be given away on Thursday.

If you have not brought your Jellybeans/Jolly Ranchers yet please bring them so that we have enough for the rest of the season

Many athletes are wanting to stay for the 4x400 relay, we ask that you consider staying for this event. It is very exciting and there is a good chance of getting medals at finals in this event!

LAP-A-THON FUNDS ARE DUE and can still be turned in at practice !!

Please be sure to look at the full newsletter each week. We do all communication by email!!!
This Week's Practice Schedule
April 9, 2018 – April 14, 2018

Age Group / Sprints
Monday – Saugus High School – 6:00 – 7:45
Tuesday – No Practice
Wednesday – Saugus HS – 6:00 – 7:45
Thursday – Saugus HS – 6:00 – 7:45
Saturday –  Track Meet – Antelope Valley High School


Distance Athletes
Monday – Saugus High School – 6:00 – 7:45
Tuesday – Canyon High School Track – 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Wednesday – No Practice
Thursday – Saugus HS – 6:00 – 7:45
Saturday –  Track Meet – Antelope Valley High School
 
Track Meet This Weekend
This weeks Track Meet is at Antelope Valley High School. [ Click Here for a Map ]
The meet starts at 8:30 am We will see the Lancaster Runnin’ Rebels and the Los Angeles Falcons. We will be in charge of Timing, finish line and one field event. We will send up the sign up list later this week.
Pictures from Track Meets
If you visit our website and scroll down the page you will see slide shows of pictures taken at the track meets. The photos are taken thanks to Anthony Calderon & Peter Martinez (PW: SCTC2018). Both of these photographers have their pictures available for download. Please click their names to get to their photo galleries. You can purchase copies of the photos from these websites as well. 
Scholastic Awards
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. 
 
The Deadline for turning in the form is April 12, 2017   
  
Relay Expectations
Many parents are asking how relays are determined, here is a brief description on how this is done. There will be some very disappointed athletes at the meet if your child signs up and does not stay, or arrive on time for their team! Not every athlete will get to be on a relay each week but the coaches will try to give an opportunity to those who want to try.  

It is very important to the team that if your athlete does sign up for a 4X100 relay, that they are at the meet and checked in before 8:30 am so the coaches can assemble the teams. All 4X400 meter relay athlete must check in with coaches before the 200 meter race at the meet. 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. Please insure they stay for the duration of the meet if they are running the 4X400 relay at the end of the day!  

This is the only event that we are strict on signing up for. Please don't sign up for any relay if your athlete can not compete in the event, and be at the meet by 8:30 am.

Criteria for relay team assignment. Be on time!!
1) coaches discretion  
2) attending practice 
3) able to hand off smoothly 
4) Time in the 100 or 400 at a meet 

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 age group Coach or Coach Elaine 
Lost & Found
We have a lot of warm up jackets , pants, and water bottles!! please check the fence daily . All items will be given away after practice on Thursday we have no place to store it.