2007 BECK TRACK & FIELD

Beck Middle School

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Welcome to Beck Track

You are welcomed as a member of the Beck Track & Field team. If you can put some time and effort into the activity and follow a few guidelines, then you made the team.

Unlike Basketball and Baseball/Softball there are no try-outs. The coaches do not have to judge your skills. You get immediate feedback from the clock and the measuring tape. You also get to decide what events you would like to enter.

The coaches are here to help you learn the different events, improve your technique and give encouragement.

With dedication and some sweat, you will have a lot of individual success. The individual success will also assist the overall track and field program!

Welcome,

Your Coaches

Time & Effort are Keys to Success

Success is not measured by where we are now. Success is measured by comparing where we are now to where we are over a period of time.

Putting forth effort is one of the keys to success. You must be willing to put forth 100% effort at practice to move toward success. You must put forth effort outside of practice to further condition yourself and move toward success.

GOALS

Each of you should prepare at least one goal you want to attain by the end of the season. Take the first two weeks to learn about yourself and the track events you will participate in. Then make goal(s) that you believe you can attain by the end of the season. You should be able to verbalize this goal to any coach that asks. Keep track of where you are at the start of the season and compare to where you are at the end of the season.

Don’t get discouraged if you see your progress not moving as quickly as the others even though you are giving 100%. Remember to compare your success to where you started and where you are over a period of time. Seek advice from your coaches. You may have set unrealistic goals. You are still growing and developing at varying rates compared to each other. You will have to let nature take its course. Be patient. Don’t get discouraged.

Team Guidelines

The following set of guidelines are based on the Cherry Hill Board of Education Athletic Philosophy where emphasis is placed on the building of responsibility and loyalty to the school, program, team and coaches. It is a privilege to belong to such an organization, but along with this privilege go certain responsibilities and you must abide by:

· Every choice we make is with the good of the team in mind.

· You are eligible if you turned 15 years of age before September 1^st of this school year.

· You will be held responsible for any actions that may be viewed by your coaches as negative towards the school, program, team and coaches.

· You must accept the sole responsibility of uniform or equipment that has been assigned to you.

· You must remain with the team designated areas for practice and meets.

· You must report all injuries to a coach.

· You must be willing to assist and help during track meets.

· You must stay until each track meet is over – if you have to leave early you must bring a note from your parent explaining your early departure and a coach must see the parent leaving with you.

· You are expected to give 100% at all practices.

· You will show sportsmanship by accepting a judge’s decision as final.

· You will be expected to complete 2 laps before practice without stopping!

· Coaches always reserve the right to make certain exceptions due to unforeseen circumstances in order to help the team or an individual.

· Three strikes and you’re out! You may have only two (2) un-excused absences from practice.

· Only those athletes who qualified for the championship meet will be going to the last two (2) meets.

· You could be dismissed from the team for breaking any of the above rules.

Events & Weight Classes

WEIGHT CLASSES
BOYS	GIRLS
Under 100 lbs	Under 105 lbs
Under 120 lbs	Over 105 lbs
Unlimited-over 120 lbs

EVENTS
Sprint	75 Meters =Boys 100 lb Girls under 105 100 Meters=Boys 120 lb and Unlimited
Long Jump	Each weight class
High Jump Opening Heights	Boys=Under 100 lbs – 4’ Under 120 lbs – 4’6” Unlimited – 4’8” Girls – Open 4’
Relay Coaches Select	Each weight class will have a 4 x 100 meter relay
400 Meter	Boys and Girls – separate events
800 Meter	Boys and Girls – separate events
1600 Meter	Boys and Girls – separate events
Shot Put	Boys (8lb) and Girls(6lb) Separate events
Discus	Boys and Girls (1.1kilos) Separate events

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BECK TRACK TEAM CONTRACT

Name (Print) _________________________________ Team ____ H.R. ____ Gr. ____

(Last) (First)

We have read and understand the team guidelines and procedures as outlined in the “Track Team Booklet.”

We agree that our son/daughter is willing and able to follow these guidelines and procedures.

We also understand that is our son/daughter does not follow the guidelines and procedures, he/she will not be permitted to be a member of the Beck Track Team.

Please sign your name clearly.

(Athlete’s Signature) _________________________________ (Date) _______________

(Parent’s Signature) __________________________________ (Date) _______________

Please have the athlete and at least one parent or guardian sign and date this contract. The athlete must return this signed and dated contract to the coach before said athlete can become a member of the team.
NO athlete can compete or practice without a completed and approved permission form and a physical form from the nurse. It is the athlete’s responsibility to handle this through the nurse’s office before our first practice.
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Dear Parent/Guardian:

Please acknowledge this addendum to the Beck Middle School Track and Field contract. Track and Field practice is until 4:25pm. All participants must be picked up by 4:30 or they will be required to take a late bus home. Any violations of this agreement will result in the termination of your child from the team.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

Beck Track & Field Coaches

Ed Douglas

John Galgoci

Joy Malko

Barbara Ross

(Athlete’s Signature) _____________________________ Date:____________________

(Parent/Guardian) _____________________________ Date:_______________________

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Order Your Own

BECK Track & Field t-shirt!

Green T-shirt * Gold Type

PLEASE return form and payment

no later then Friday, March 23^th.

Return to one of the Track coaches by March 23, 2007

Name:_____________________________________________

(Print Clearly – First and Last Name)

Shirt(s) SM ______ MD ______ LG ______ XL _______

$ 8.00 CASH ONLY

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Track and Field Schedule 2007

Date	Location	Opponent(s)	Time
April 3	Pennsauken High School	Penn Relays Trials	4:30
April 12	Cinnaminson High School	Cinnaminson & Carusi	3:45
April 16	Medford Memorial Middle School	Medford	3:45
April 19	Voorhees Middle School	Voorhees & DeMasi	3:45
April 23	Cherry Hill East High School	Harrington & Lumberton	3:45
April 26	Moorestown High School	Moorestown & Rosa	3:45
April 27	Franklin Field Philadelphia, PA	Penn Relays	TBA
May 3	Pennsauken High School	Pennsauken & Carusi	3:45
May 10	Cherokee High School	DeMasi & CW Lewis	3:45
May 14	Pennsauken High School	League Championship	1:00
May 16	Moorestown High School	Moorestown Relays	TBA
May 17	Beck Middle School	"End of the Year Party"	3:15