IGH @ Richfield April 30th. Spartan v. Spartan

Our Spartan is bigger.

Variable weather day. It may be sunny and warm or cool rainy weather. Please make sure athletes are dressed appropriately for both.

The meet is scheduled to start at 4:00pm. I'm guessing we will finish up around 6:00 or 6:30pm and be back at school around 7:00-7:30 However, track meets can greatly vary in length based on the number of schools and the efficiency of the meet officials.



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April 23rd Meet at Mahtomedi Times and Directions

The meet is scheduled to start at 4:00pm. I'm guessing we will finish up around 6:00 or 6:30pm and be back at school around 7:00-7:30 However, track meets can greatly vary in length based on the number of schools and the efficiency of the meet officials.

We will be on the high school's track at 8000 75th st. N. To get there go north on 694, east on Hwy 36, north on Hilton Trail, east on Stillwater Rd., take first left, follow the signs.
Here's a link to a map.

April 17th Time Trials

Here are a few pictures of the athletes running fast and hanging-out. We are proud of the teams' performance, effort and attitude. In addition to some huge gains on the track, students showed class off the track. Kudos to our leaders who even picked up the trash on the field without being asked. Go Spartans.

Updated 2009 Season Schedule

Meet Schedule (subject to change, so check back often for updates)
Friday, April 17 at IGH 4pm Time Trials
Thursday, April 23 at Mahtomedi 4pm
Thursday, April 30 at Richfield 4pm
Thursday, May 7 at IGH 4pm
Monday, May 11 Girls at Richfield 4pm
Wed., May 13 Boy's Conference Meet at Tartan 3:30pm (Rain Day May 15)
Tuesday, May 19 Girl's Conference Meet at IGH 3:30pm (Rain Day May 20)

Meet Change!!! Thursday, April 23 at Mahtomedi 4pm

Our meet originally scheduled for Monday, April 20th has been postponed until Thursday, April 23.

Relay Baton Lesson

During this part of today's practice coaches instructed kids on relay hand-offs.

These athletes got noticed because they laughed at Coach Anderson's joke about the importance of track runners always keeping their baton.

Friday , April 17th Meet.

This Friday, April 17 we will host a 4pm Time Trial meet on our track. In a time trial meet there are no field events.



We will be signing athletes up for both meets this week.

Please keep our meet expectations in mind:

Meet Expectations. All athletes need to be prepared for their events. If you sign up for certain events you are responsible for participating in those specific events and reporting to them on time! You are encouraged to cheer on all other athletes from Inver Grove Heights during the entire meet. You are expected to stay for the entire meet (even after your events) and strongly recommended to ride the bus home with the teammates. If for some reason you need to leave the meet early, you must have a parent come and sign you out with a coach. You are NOT allowed to leave with anyone but your own parents.

Go Spartans!

Spring Break Work-Out Schedule

IGH Track/Field Spring Break Work-out Record.

Athletes have had four good days of work-outs this week. The coaches have been impressed with student effort, attitude and ability. Our late spring break gives us a week off from practice at a key time in the season. With this in mind we would like all athletes to maintain our work and to build fitness over spring break.
Safety needs and family commitments can make formal workout schedules difficult to accomplish. However, some type of work-out can be done daily.
Please keep a record of what you do each day over break. We would like to see an hour if possible. Running, Biking, Basketball or any other good cardiovascular workout is best. Don’t forget a guardian signature at the bottom. These should be returned on Monday the 13th of April.

4/6/09
Activity_______________________ Duration_____________ Effort 1-10_____
notes:

4/7/09
Activity_______________________ Duration_____________ Effort 1-10_____
notes:

4/8/09
Activity_______________________ Duration_____________ Effort 1-10_____
notes:

4/9/09
Activity_______________________ Duration_____________ Effort 1-10_____
notes:

4/10/09
Activity_______________________ Duration_____________ Effort 1-10_____
notes:



Student Signature:______________________

Parent Signature_____________________

Early Practice Pictues

In these pictures the athletes are working on agility, balance and coordination in addition to having fun.

Dress For Practice

It looks like we can practice outside the rest of the week. Check out the forecast. Please help your athlete dress for the weather. Good gear doesn't need to be expensive. Simple nylon warm ups with layering underneath will block the wind, provide warmth and offer some moisture protection. A pair of thin gloves and a stocking hat are also great to have. Athletes can always remove layers to stay comfortable.