2011 PHS Track Handbook
March 11, 2010
2011
PHIILLIPSBURG HIGH SCHOOL TRACK
ATHLETE & PARENT INFORMATION HANDBOOK
PHYSICALS
Every athlete must have a physical before they can take part in any practice. All physical forms must be turned in to the head coach or to the High School office. The parent or guardian must sign the physical form.
PRACTICE SCHEDULE AND TIMES
Start Dates
Non BB players and WR – February 28
Wrestlers – March 7
BB – one week after their season ends
Classes are dismissed at 2:59 and each athlete is expected to be and ready to go by 3:15. At 3:15 announcements will be made for that day and we will start our Dynamic Response Workout as a group. Then we will split up into groups of jumpers, throwers, hurdlers, sprinters and distance runners.
Practice is to be taken seriously at ALL times. The way you practice reflects the way you perform. The coaching staff will try to integrate fun and enthusiasm into practice times. Athletes must come prepared with appropriate gear and attitudes to get the most out of practice.
If school is canceled for any reason, we cannot have practice that day. During spring break we will practice but they will not be mandatory. Times will be announced at a later date.
ATTENDANCE
The coaching staff expects you to be in attendance at all practices and meets. Attendance will be taken on a daily basis at ALL practices and meets. Times listed for practices are the starting times. Athletes are expected to be in proper apparel, and ready go at the stated times. If there are any changes to the practice schedule, the coaching staff will inform all athletes in advance. If you arrive late to practice, check in with one of the coaches and let them know why you are late. You are responsible for you – BE ON TIME!
Athletes should notify the coaching staff in advance of any practices or meets they will be missing. If it is not possible to contact the coaching staff before the absence, the athlete must provide a written excuse upon returning to practice.
The coaching staff understands that situations may arise that prevent athletes from attending practices or meets. In those events, the coaching staff appreciates as much advance notice as possible so that they can make adjustments to team rosters as needed.
Attendance will be kept for ALL practices and meets. All absences and lates will be kept on file. “Late” is not being being dressed, in the gym and ready to practice at the stated start time. Unexcused absences and lates will result in extra conditioning. Two (2) absences in a one week period will result in the athlete missing the next track meet. Three lates will count as an absence. If you are staying after school to get help from a teacher, that teacher must contact on of the coaches.
It is not the intent of the coaching staff to prevent athletes from attending necessary appointments or missing track meets. However, the coaching staff is responsible for knowing the whereabouts of all athletes during practices and meets. Communication is the key in making this possible. Athletes leaving a meet early must have a written note from a parent or guardian.
2011 TRACK MEET SCHEDULE
| Date | Meet | Location | Time | Level |
| 3/26 | Alex Francis Classic | Hays | 11:00 | ALL |
| 4/4 | Kiwanis Meet | Smith Center | 4:30 | JV |
| 4/8 | Norton Invitational | Norton | 3:30 | V |
| 4/11 | Russell Invitational | Russell | 4:00 | FR/SO |
| 4/12 | Redman Relays | Smith Center | 3:00 | V |
| 4/14 | Pre-State Challenge | Wichita | 5:30pm | V |
| 4/15 | Pre-State Challenge | Wichita | 9am | V |
| 4/18 | Trego Invitational | Wakeeney | 4:00 | FR/SO |
| 4/19 | Scott City Invitational | Scott City | 9:30 | V |
| 4/19 | Plainville Invitational | Plainville | 3:00 | JV |
| 4/21 | Phillipsburg Invitational | HERE | 3:00 | V |
| 4/26 | Hill City Invational | Hill City | 4:00 | FR/SO |
| 4/29 | Goldsmith Relays | Wakeeney | 3:30 | V |
| 5/3 | Oberlin Invitational | Oberlin | 2:45 | V |
| 5/6 | Russell Relays | Russell | 3:00 | V |
| 5/13 | MCL | HERE | 3:00 | V |
| 5/20 | Regionals | HERE | 3:00 | V |
| 5/27-28 | *STATE* | Wichita | 8:35 | V |
EQUIPMENT
The school will provide sweats and uniforms for the athletes to wear. Each athlete will be responsible for these garments. If they are lost or stolen, the athlete will be expected to pay for replacing them. The school will provide equipment such as shot puts, discus, poles for pole vault and etc.
Each athlete should have a good quality pair of running shoes if they are going out for track; even if they don’t plan on doing any running events. It would be a good idea for those athletes competing in running events (at least 100-400 meters) and long jumpers, high jumpers, and pole vaulters to have track spikes to compete in. The school will not provide these. However, Coach Robison has about 50 pairs of spikes that belong to the Phillipsburg Track Club and can be rented for the season for $10.
Sprinters (100-400 meters) will be encouraged to use starting blocks. Using starting blocks not only gives the sprinter a quicker start, it can also have a psychological effect on their competition.
Field event fundamentals will be taught so our athletes understand how to do the events. An athlete will not be entered in an event that he or she doesn’t know how to do.
EVENTS
The following table shows the events. High school athletes are limited to four events per day (track and/or field). Any number of these may be relays.
TRACK FIELD
100/110 M Hurdles Long Jump
100 M Dash Triple Jump
200 M Dash High Jump
400 M Dash Pole Vault
800 M Run Discus
1600 M Run Shot Put
3200 M Run Javelin
4x100 M Relay
4x400 M Relay
4x800 M Relay
ELIGIBILITY
PHILLIPSBURG HIGH SCHOOL APPENDIX D
STUDENT/PARENT HANDBOOK
ELIGIBILITY FOR ALL EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES/COMPETITION/DANCE OR EVENT
A. Students of Phillipsburg High School must abide by the following school eligibility rules in order
to participate in any extra-curricular activity, competition, dances (including Prom) or event:
1. Must be passing at least 6 classes in which they are enrolled in order to be eligible.
2. If the student is not passing at least 6 classes by 3:00 pm Friday, they will be placed onprobation for the following Monday through Friday. If the student is still not passing at
least 6 classes, then that student will become ineligible starting the following Monday
through Saturday and the subsequent weeks until they are passing at least 6 classes.
3. No student may participate in any practice, event, or competition unless they have beenI n attendance for at least four hours of the school day.
B. It is important that all students realize that involvement in extra-curricular activities is aprivilege and not a right. Deliberate misbehavior, destruction of school property, unexcusedabsences and such will cause them to lose their good standing in school and, as a result, theireligibility to participate in interscholastic activities.ELIGIBILITY FOR ALL
TEAM RULES
1. Wear sweats to every practice and track meet. The coaches will let you know if it is warm enough to take them off.
2. Extra running will be assigned for the following violations:
a. Being late for practice
b. Unexcused absence from practice
c. Not taking care of school equipment
d. Forgetting sweats
e. Not competing in an event entered in at a track meet
3. Respect your teachers, coaches and teammates. Have faith that these people make decisions in the best interest of you and the team.
4. If you want to be on a relay, you need to be at practice. It makes it very difficult to practice handoffs if one member of the relay is not at practice.
5. Have a positive attitude and support your team, win or lose.
6. In practice and at meets give your best effort; that is all your coaches, parents and teammates can ask of you.
BEHAVIOR
Disruptive and disrespectful behavior at practice or meets will NOT be tolerated at any time. Any athlete that becomes a negative influence on the team through their behavior will be dealt with in the following manner:
1. Verbal warnings will be given to athletes asking for improvements in their behavior. No explanations are necessary. Discussions about the incident are most appropriately addressed one-on-one with the coaching staff after practice or the meet.
2. Athletes will be given a separate activity (like extra conditioning) for inappropriate behavior.
3. If behavior problems continue, a conference may be held with the athlete, coaching staff, parents/guardian, and others as needed to evaluate the problem as well as the athlete’s future role with the team.
4. Athletes can be suspended from the team for an indefinite period of time for inappropriate behavior. Length of suspension will be the coach’s discretion.
RULES FOR TRACK MEETS
1. Only a coach can scratch you from an event. Failure to participate in an event that you are entered in will result in suspension from the next track meet.
2. NO flip-flops or sandals. Wear running shoes and bring your spikes.
3. No jewelry of any kind may be worn during competition. (this is a state rule, you can be disqualified for wearing jewelry during competition)
4. Check with the coaches before wearing anything under your uniform or in your hair.
5. Respect the host school’s property and equipment.
6. You are expected to warm-up and stretch before your competition. Remember we are there to compete not for a picnic.
7. Do your best; try to break your PR (personal record) every time you compete.
8. You are encouraged to ride the bus home. We understand that there are certain circumstances when you need to ride home with your parents/guardians. In this case, the parent/guardian must fill out a form from the high school and turn in to the AD prior to the event. You will also be encouraged to stay for the entire track meet and cheer on your teammates.
LETTERING
Track & Field: To earn a letter, an athlete must fit one of the following criteria:
a. Set a school record
b. Qualify for the State track meet
c. Score at least a point at the Regional track meet, individual or relay.
d. Place in the top 4 at the MCL track meet, individual or relay.
e. Score a total of 25 or more varsity points for the year.
COACHES AND EVENTS
Head Coach JB Covington – Distance & relays
Asst. Coach Dave Koelsch – HS throwing events
Asst. Coach Joe Buresh - Jumps
Asst. Coach Rod Robison – Hurdles & relays
Asst. Coach Tina Johnson – MS throwing events
Asst. Coach Aaron Beckman – Pole vault & jumps
Asst. Coach Kara Hilburn – Sprinters & relays
In addition to the rules in this handbook, all athletes are to follow and obey all school athletic rules. The High School Activities Handbook can be located at the school’s website: www.usd325.com, click on Central Office, then Apps/Forms/Notices/Handbooks and then HS Activities Handbook.
