New Years Eve Practice

Practice will be held at Woodman Field at 9am on Monday December 31, 2012

Track Meets Information

Events have been posted for both Friday and Saturday THINGS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. Meaning, consistently check the blog.

Hanna B, Mary T, and Issac come prepared to run tomorrow (we did not forget about you all)!!

If there is a concern with an event, please send an email to Coach Wallace or Coach Washington. If you were not in practice today, you were not put on the list to run. As discussed in our initial meeting, if you are not in practice the day before a meet you will not run, unless there is an extenuating circumstance and we have received and email prior to.

For the athletes competing tomorrow LAYERS, LAYERS, LAYERS!! Please have a water and Gatorade  fruit, pretzels and pbj(peanut butter and jelly). Absolutely no candy or chips. For those athletes just running on Saturday please wear your warm up jackets, black sweat pants (layers underneath), sneakers and your spikes.

Bus will be leaving from Midland Avenue on Friday and Saturday at 7am. The meet begins at 9am at the Jersey City Armory. Directions and Address are located on the last page of the schedule.

There is not specific time for each race or the conclusion of the entire meet. We ask that you pay attention to the meet to know where we are and the appropriate time to begin preparing for your race.

We will wait at front door of main building until 9:10

We will wait at the main building at the front door until 9:10am. Flyer wards you will have to enter the buildig from the Midland Ave side and go through the gym to get to the second floor Where we will be.

Practice Venue Change

ATTENTION!!!! Athletes and parents!!
Practice will be in the main building for all athletes in Coach Wallace/Washington/Pasternack groups at 9am On the second floor. Coach Lenczuk group meet at woodman field at 9am.
Please bring your spikes with you tomorrow. Be safe in the snow!!

Practice

Practice will be at 9am tomorrow.

Practice Announcement

Tomorrow is a half day and practice will be held at 1:30 pm. There is also practice Saturday at 9am. Practice will resume December 26, 2012 at Woodman Field.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!
FROM THE MONTCLAIR TRACK AND FIELD COACHING STAFF :-)

Practice

Practice has been cancelled due to a bomb scare. If your child has all if their belongings we ask that they go home

Comptetiton Shoes Suggestions

Under the "additional information" tab we have provided a few competition shoes that are recommended for the upcoming winter season. Please be mindful that some shoes are approved for all track venues, while others are not. Please take some time to look at the shoes and send any emails on clarification for the best shoe for you.

Kids, this is a wonderful item to add to you list for the holidays!! :-)

Pep Rally

Just as a reminder, Friday is our winter pep rally please wear a royal blue shirt and sit together as a team on this day.

GO BLUE! :-)

Revised Schedule

An updated schedule has been uploaded. Please remember to fill out AND RETURN the code of conduct, information sheet, $5 for team tshirt, and deposit for uniform (Checks should be made out to MONTCLAIR HIGH SCHOOL for $175 this is just a formality. Checks will NOT be cashed, just held until the end of the season, think of it as a security deposit. If you return the items in the condition given there will be no penalty and the check will be returned). Due by Friday

Team T-shirt

We are doing team t-shirts this winter season. Everyone on the roster please bring $5 to practice and turn the money into Coach Pasternack.

Thank You

Thank you to all the parents who attended the meeting tonight. It was nice to meet all of you. Hopefully those whom we did not meet we will have a chance to in the near future. The schedule has been posted along with all information we touched on tonight at the meeting. We look forward to working with both you and your children this season.

Announcement

Due to certain circumstances, there will be no updated list tonight on who is cleared for practice. It is your responsibility to speak with the coaching staff regarding your clearance. Thank you for your cooperation.

Parent Meeting

The parent meeting on Friday December 7, 2012 at 6:30pm in the multipurpose room down at Woodman Field

Tuesday Practice

Practice has been cancelled today! Each child has been instructed to go directly home after 8th period. Safe travels!!

First Day Outlook

There was a great turnout and attitudes from all athletes today. Please make sure you complete the homework that has been posted in the very first post. Also, remember to keep an ear out for the location of practice tomorrow. See you all tomorrow :-) Remember LAYERS, LAYERS, LAYERS!!!

Monday November 26, 2012 Practice

The link located on the right side of the screen under "Clearance" has the names of all individuals who have signed up for track. If you have "WINTER" by your name you are cleared for the first day of practice. If your name does not have "WINTER" next to it please send an email to Coach Wallace (Girls: montclairgirlstrack@gmail.com) or Coach Washington (Boys: runningmounties@gmail.com) to see what you need to be cleared. Come to practice daily to check to see if you have been cleared. With exception to those individuals trying out for a winter sport, the roster will close on Friday November 30, 2012, meaning you have to be cleared by that day.

A few friendly reminders: bring a combination lock for your locker in the locker room, please have layers (no bare legs or arms at all), and rain gear. It is important to check the weather on a consistent basis as well.

**If you have not taken the IMPACT test the FINAL day will be Monday November 26, 2012 in the MAC lab in the main building. It is on a first come first serve basis, so make sure you go immediately afterschool.**

Enjoy the rest of your holiday weekend!!

Happy Thanksgiving

Happy thanksgiving to all! Enjoy time with your family and friends. Don't forget to be grateful for all you have!! :)

From the Coaching Staff

Winter Break

Hope everyone is having a great weekend! Just as a formality please send an email by Dec 1 if you will/will not be here for Christmas, so we can plan accordingly. Thank you!!

Preseason this week will be Monday(3-4) and Wednesday (1:30-2:30) at Woodman field.

Winter Season is Here!!

Hello all new and returning athletes!! Hope you all are as excited as we are for the winter season which is only weeks away. Some things to keep in mind, the first day of practice is Monday November 26, 2012 at 3pm.

Please remember to have a combination lock to use in our locker room.

LAYERS LAYERS LAYERS!!

It's better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it!!

Practice will be held Monday- Friday from 3-4:45pm and Saturday practice time will be announced.

Make sure you have a good pair of running shoes, no converses, basketball shoes. If you have an issue picking up a pair of trainers please do not hesitate to let Coach Wallace or Coach Washington know.

Here is homework for everyone:

Ladies you must send an email to montclairgirlstrack@gmail.com with your name, email address, grade, and cell phone number

Gentleman you must send an email to runningmounties@gmail.com with your name, email address, grade, and cell phone number

This must be complete by Tuesday November 27, 2012