Girl's Conference Meet

Team Pictures Tomorrow!! Remember Uniforms

7th Grade Students going to Wolf Ridge will need to attend their planning meeting instead of going to practice. They will miss being in the team picture. Thank you for your patients with yet another scheduling conflict.

Seperate Locations for Boys' and Girls' Conference Championships May 12th.

Thursday we have our last scheduled meets of the season. Thanks to all of the parents and athletes who have worked hard and maintained a positive attitude despite some challenging weather.

Our meet schedule, unfortunately, coincides with the IGH Middle School Band and Choir Concert. Track athletes in band and choir must attend the music concert. We expect their performance will be noteworthy.

Coaches scheduled band and choir athletes into early events. Please have your child participates in as much of the meet as possible.

Thur. May 12th Girls' Conference Championship @ Tartan HS

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Thur. May 12th Boys' Conference Championship @ Richfield HS

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May 9th (Reschedule of April 26th)@ Simley with Maplewood, Skyview and SSP

Meet Expectations

Please send rain gear with your athlete. We hope to hold the meet rain or shine.

If for some reason you need to leave the meet early, you must have a parent come and sign you out with a coach. The locker room will not be open until after home meets. If for some reason you need to leave a home meet early, you must bring everything you need to bring home out to the track. Custodians will not open up locker rooms.

Thur. May 5th @ South Saint Paul with Mahtomedi and Richfield

Forecast is for warm with a chance of rain. Bring rain gear. We will plan to run the meet rain or shine.


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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. The locker room will not be open until after home meets. If for some reason you need to leave a home meet early, you must bring everything you need to bring home out to the track. Custodians will not open up locker rooms.

You live in Minnesota! Anticipate snow, cold, wind or rain everyday. Be prepared to add or remove layers of clothing to stay comfortable. When we go to the meet, you must be dressed appropriately for the weather. If not, you will NOT be allowed to board the bus. Possible clothing includes hats, jackets, thermal socks, gloves/mittens, sweat pants, long underwear, tights, wind proof shell and running shoes (if it’s warm enough out, shorts and t-shirts are okay).

Making sure we are prepared for meets will improve performances and make competition a better experience for athletes.

May 1 Updated Meet Schedule

• Thur. May 5th @ South Saint Paul with Mahtomedi and Richfield

• May 9th (Reschedule of April 26th)@ Simley with Maplewood, Skyview and SSP.
  

• Thur. May 12th Girls' Conference Championship @ Tartan HS

• Thur. May 12th Boys Conference Championship @ Richfield HS

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. The locker room will not be open until after home meets. If for some reason you need to leave a home meet early, you must bring everything you need to bring home out to the track. Custodians will not open up locker rooms.

You live in Minnesota! Anticipate snow, cold, wind or rain everyday. Be prepared to add or remove layers of clothing to stay comfortable. When we go to the meet, you must be dressed appropriately for the weather. If not, you will NOT be allowed to board the bus. Possible clothing includes hats, jackets, thermal socks, gloves/mittens, sweat pants, long underwear, tights, wind proof shell and running shoes (if it’s warm enough out, shorts and t-shirts are okay).

Making sure we are prepared for meets will improve performances and make competition a better experience for athletes.

Today's Track Meet Canceled

We learned that Tartan canceled our meet today just before we were ready to load the buses. Sorry for the inconvenience
We will practice until 4:15. We will make the best of it:)

Today

Latest Updated Schedule/4-28 meet @ Tartan HS

• Thur. April 28th Full Meet@ Tartan HS with John Glenn, Skyview and Mahtomedi

• Thur. May 5th @ South Saint Paul with Mahtomedi and Richfield

• May 9th Tentative Reschedule of April 26th Meet@ Simley
  

• Thur. May 12th Girls' Conference Championship @ Tartan HS

• Thur. May 12th Boys Conference Championship @ Richfield HS

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. The locker room will not be open until after home meets. If for some reason you need to leave a home meet early, you must bring everything you need to bring home out to the track. Custodians will not open up locker rooms.

You live in Minnesota! Anticipate snow, cold, wind or rain everyday. Be prepared to add or remove layers of clothing to stay comfortable. When we go to the meet, you must be dressed appropriately for the weather. If not, you will NOT be allowed to board the bus. Possible clothing includes hats, jackets, thermal socks, gloves/mittens, sweat pants, long underwear, tights, wind proof shell and running shoes (if it’s warm enough out, shorts and t-shirts are okay).

Making sure we are prepared for meets will improve performances and make competition a better experience for athletes.

Our meet on the 28th is a full meet with field events. I estimate we will be back at the school by about 7:15pm, but can never be sure how long a track meet will run. Here is a map to the meet venue. Come support the team!


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Tue. April 26th Meet and Practice Canceled

Our next meet is Thursday of this week. The forecast looks better.

Tue. April 26th Full Meet@ Simley with Maplewood, Skyview and So. St. Paul

Meet Expectations

The locker room will not be open until after home meets. If you need to leave a home meet early, you must bring everything out to the track. Custodians will not open up locker rooms.

The weather forecast isn't cooperating with us again. Please make sure your athlete has adequate warm clothing and rain gear. An inexpensive poncho can work well.

Making sure we are prepared for meets will improve performances and make competition a better experience for athletes.

Practice is Canceled Today, April 19th

The Middle School Track team will not practice today because of the cold weather and rain/snow forecast. We will have indoor facilities to practice in tomorrow in the event weather makes outdoor practice too difficult.

We did have several cold athletes at the meet yesterday. Please help your child dress for the weather. (I'd rather be giving reminders to bring sunscreen.)

Relay Meet in SSP Monday April 18.

The junior high track & field meet is officially rescheduled to Monday, April 18, 2011 at SSP (Lincoln Center Elem.). The weather for tomorrow looks questionable. Please make sure your athlete is prepared to be outside, and check back on this blog for possible cancellation.


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Order of events
4x100
4x400
4x200
800 Sprint Medley
4x100 coed

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. The locker room will not be open until meets are done and coaches have returned to open them. If for some reason you need to leave a home meet early, you must bring everything you need to bring home with you. Custodians will not open up locker rooms.

You live in Minnesota! Anticipate snow, cold, wind or rain everyday. Be prepared to add or remove layers of clothing to stay comfortable. When we go to the meet, you must be dressed appropriately for the weather. If not, you will NOT be allowed to board the bus. Possible clothing includes hats, jackets, thermal socks, gloves/mittens, sweat pants, long underwear, tights, wind proof shell and running shoes (if it’s warm enough out, shorts and t-shirts are okay).

Making sure we are prepared for meets will improve performances and make competition a better experience for athletes.

Updated Meet Schedule(Subject to Change!)

The Middle School Track Team is looking forward to having one of our best seasons ever.

• Mon. April 11th-Time Trial @ Simley with Richfield, Sibley and So. St. Paul

• (Tenative) Mon. April 14th- Relay Meet @ So.St. Paul with John Glenn and Mahtomedi. Please check back on this meet.
  

• Tue. April 26th Full Meet@ Simley with Maplewood, Skyview and So. St. Paul

• Thur. April 28th Full Meet@ Tartan HS with John Glenn, Skyview and Mahtomedi

• Thur. May 5th @ South Saint Paul
  

• Thur. May 12th Girls' Coference Championship @ Tartan HS

• Thur. May 12th Boys Coference Championship @ Richfield HS

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. The locker room will not be open until after home meets. If for some reason you need to leave a home meet early, you must bring everything you need to bring home out to the track. Custodians will not open up locker rooms.

You live in Minnesota! Anticipate snow, cold, wind or rain everyday. Be prepared to add or remove layers of clothing to stay comfortable. When we go to the meet, you must be dressed appropriately for the weather. If not, you will NOT be allowed to board the bus. Possible clothing includes hats, jackets, thermal socks, gloves/mittens, sweat pants, long underwear, tights, wind proof shell and running shoes (if it’s warm enough out, shorts and t-shirts are okay).

Making sure we are prepared for meets will improve performances and make competition a better experience for athletes.

4-14 RELAY MEET CANCELED. Rescheuled for Monday 4-18/INDOOR PRACTICE INSTEAD

South Saint Paul has canceled our meet today because of the cold wet weather.
We are tentatively rescheduled @SSP for 4pm next Monday 8-18. Please check back on this blog for updates, as we seem to be in an unstable weather pattern.

Pictues from Practice Today. (Meet Information on Previous Post.

Form running as a part of our dynamic warm-up.

Stretching with the large group

A display of "guns" for the camera.

Baton hand-off practice for Thursday's meet.

Thur. April 14th- Relay 4pm Meet @ So.St. Paul with John Glenn and Mahtomedi

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Order of events
4x100
4x400
4x200
800 Sprint Medley
4x100 coed

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. The locker room will not be open until meets are done and coaches have returned to open them. If for some reason you need to leave a home meet early, you must bring everything you need to bring home with you. Custodians will not open up locker rooms.

You live in Minnesota! Anticipate snow, cold, wind or rain everyday. Be prepared to add or remove layers of clothing to stay comfortable. When we go to the meet, you must be dressed appropriately for the weather. If not, you will NOT be allowed to board the bus. Possible clothing includes hats, jackets, thermal socks, gloves/mittens, sweat pants, long underwear, tights, wind proof shell and running shoes (if it’s warm enough out, shorts and t-shirts are okay).

Making sure we are prepared for meets will improve performances and make competition a better experience for athletes.

4-11 Home Time Trial Meet Order of Events

Hurdles
800 M
100 M
400 M
200 M
1600 M

Come cheer for your athlete!

Clothing Order Information

Students have been given clothing order forms. Here's a back up!

IGHMS Track T-Shirt Order Form

The middle school track t-shirts will be royal blue this year. The shirts will cost $7 each. Please print your name (NEATLY) and select the size t-shirt you would like. Bring this form with $7 to Coach Moe, Coach Golden, or Coach Anderson by Monday April 11^th. In order to get the t-shirts back quickly, late orders will not be accepted.

Name:_________________________________

Grade:_____

Circle Size:

Small Medium Large Extra Large

Other Clothing can be ordered until April 10th, from the High School Track Team's online store.

Practice Begins April 9th.

Paper Work Needed

1.Sports physicals now if you need them physical
2.District 199 Eligibility Form
3.$80 Fee Checks can be made out to ISD 199. Put Track and athletes name in the memo portion. (Upon request of parent this fee can be reduced.)
4.Team rules contract.

Team Rules

1. Being a member of Simley’s Track team is an honor and a privilege. It is hard work but most of all lots of fun. All athletes need to demonstrate a positive attitude toward coaches, teammates, and officials. NO form of insubordination, hazing or harassment will be tolerated! Positive means healthy, healthy means successful. Let’s have fun and be people orientated. Our team is as good as we make it.

2. Practice begins at 2:45. Everyone needs to be on the track doing their 800 warm up. It doesn’t matter if you’re a sprinter, long distance runner, and/or a field event athlete. Stretching should be done by 3:00. After stretching we will do team activity and then split up when goals are discussed. Do not be late. Daily attendance will be taken. Practice will be done by 4:15 on a typical day. We need to use all available time for our workouts.

3. If you miss a practice or a meet, you must have an excuse signed by your parent or a pass from a teacher. Three unexcused absences will result in being dismissed from the team. An unexcused absence will make you ineligible to compete in the next meet. Detention will be an automatic unexcused absence. Baby-sitting or other work is not an excuse for missing meets or practices.

4. 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.

5. Practices are a time to improve your fitness level and develop skills. All team members are expected to remain around the track at all times. You must ask permission from a coach to use the bathroom, go to a locker, or leave practice for any reason. Friends do not belong at practices unless they are on the team. On days that we do field events, you HAVE to try at least one field event, there will be NO laying around during practice! The locker rooms will be locked during practice. If you need to leave early you must bring everything you need with you. You will not be let back into the locker room until the end of practice.

6. You live in Minnesota! Anticipate snow, cold, wind or rain everyday. Be prepared to add or remove layers of clothing to stay comfortable. Improper clothing will result in an unexcused absence and being unable to practice. When we go to the meet, you must be dressed appropriately for the weather. If not, you will NOT be allowed to board the bus. Possible clothing includes hats, jackets, thermal socks, gloves/mittens, sweat pants, long underwear, tights, wind proof shell and running shoes (if it’s warm enough out, shorts and t-shirts are okay).

7. Academics! Are at the core of your education experience. All athletes must be making good behavior and academic choices to stay active on the team.

8. If there is a situation where an athlete is acting inappropriately the following discipline system will be used:
First offense, the athlete will receive a verbal warning.
Second offense of the same nature, the athlete will not be able to participate in the next event or competition.
Third offense, the athlete will be removed from the team. In situations of continuous or frequently occurring inappropriate behavior, the coaches will take action to remove the athlete from the team without offering multiple warnings.

*Please check the website(http://ighmiddleschooltrack.blogspot.com/) frequently for updates. Please check before you call.

Thank you very much,

Middle School Track and Field Coaches
Ms Jennifer Moe, Mr. Heath Anderson, Mr. Kevin Jensen, Mr. Kyle Golden.


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