Friday and Saturday Practice

Since the practice time was not posted on the schedule (it said TBD) here is the information regarding practice for the next two days:

Friday Practice Schedule
Distance (all levels) report to the field house at 10:30am
Sprinters and throwers (all levels) report to the field house at 12noon.

Saturday Practice
Meet at Woodman at 10am

SEC CHAMPIONSHIPS

Great job to all who competed today at the invitational in Staten Island. Now we must build on the work we have already done.

Tomorrow we have the SEC Championships (or league meet) it is a varsity meet. However, the coaching staff is requesting that all athletes, novice and freshman attend the meet tomorrow since varsity attended the invitational today to support you.

The bus will leave from Midland Ave at 7am. Please be on time and prepared to do a shake out (come in running clothes/Montclair preferably).

See you all tomorrow.

Wednesday Meet - Coach Glenn Holiday Carnival Relay

The bus will leave from Midland Ave at 6:45am. The meet begins at 9:30am. It is imperative that everyone is on time for the bus. As discussed at practice, we went over the events that will be run tomorrow. If you left early or have been to practice for a portion of the break and the coaches are aware of you vacation schedule, be sure to come tomorrow. Individuals who are running on Thursday are expected to come to the meet tomorrow as well.

If you have not received an uniform, send Coach Wallace/Coach Washington an email by 6pm.

Schedule for 2016-2017 Winter Track and Field season

This is the link to the schedule, please save this information

Order of events for Coach Glenn Holiday Carnival and SEC Championships has been posted on the right of this blog.

Code of Conduct and Emergency Contact

Athletes, if you do not compete the code of conduct form and emergency contact for located under "additional information" by Wednesday, December 21, 2016 you will receive an unexcused absence. We have reminded you all to complete these forms. For those who have followed directions, thank you. All others, please be sure to complete this task ASAP.

Tuesday Practice

Sprinters and throwers all levels meet on the second floor of the main building. Distance all levels meet at the field hous immediately after school (come prepared with layers).

Wednesday we will all meet at Woodman field for practice.

Monday Practice

Sprinters and throwers who lift, meet at the field house immediately after school

Sprinters, throwers who do not lift and distance meet on the 2nd floor of the main building. (Plan for your practice to end at 4:30)

Saturday Practice

There is no practice. Be sure to complete this workout on your own today.

Warm up 

10 sets of 20 California jumping jacks

Dynamics or Light stretching if there's no room for dynamics

Workout (Sprinters and Throwers)

6 sets of 1 min high knees, 1 min squats, 1 min pushups, 1 min A skip reverse lunges (each leg for one minute), 1 min rest.

25 bicycle crunches, 20 reverse crunches, 1 minute plank (30 sec elbows/30 sec hands), 50 jumping jacks. Rest and repeat 4 times.

Cool down: 

10 sets of 20 California jumping jacks

Roll out, stretch and ice. The goal is to stay focused because we're in it to win it.

Workout (Distance) After the warm up above run the prescribed miles THEN to 3 sets of the sprinter/thrower workout.

Group 1 - 6miles

Group 2 - 5 miles

Group 3 - 3.5 miles

*****only go for your run well after the precipitation has ceased. Do not go for a run in the rain or snow****

Friday Practice/ Meet and Greet

Sprinters, throwers, and groups 1 and 2 (distance) meet at the field house immediately after the pep rally.

Sprinters, throwers and group 3 distance (who do not lift as of yet) meet on the 2nd floor of the main building. (Plan for your practice to end at 4:15pm today)

The Meet and Greet (Adults Only) will be held this evening from 6-8pm in the multipurpose room at Woodman Field.

Thursday Practice

Due to the cold weather, practice will be held indoors. All sprinters, throwers, and group 3 of the distance group will meet on the 2nd floor in the main building. Please still come prepared with layers (dont show up in shorts and tank top)

Practice will end at 4:45pm

Monday Practice Change Please Read

Practice will not be held at 9am. Please pay close attention to the information below.

If you have been lifting with the sprinter and throwers on Monday, Wednesday and Friday since the beginning of the season, meet at Woodman 12 noon for lift.

For those who do not fall into that category, be ready to begin warmup on the track at 1:30pm.

Have layers and be prepared for the elements. Additionally, make sure you eat something approx. 2 hours before you come to practice.

Saturday Workout

Warm up 

10 sets of 20 California jumping jacks

Dynamics or Light stretching if there's no room for dynamics

Workout (Sprinters and Throwers)

6 sets of 1 min high knees, 1 min squats, 1 min pushups, 1 min A skip reverse lunges (each leg for one minute), 1 min rest.

25 bicycle crunches, 20 reverse crunches, 1 minute plank (30 sec elbows/30 sec hands), 50 jumping jacks. Rest and repeat 4 times.

Cool down: 

10 sets of 20 California jumping jacks

Roll out, stretch and ice. The goal is to stay focused because we're in it to win it.

Workout (Distance) After the warm up above run the prescribed miles THEN to 3 sets of the sprinter/thrower workout.

Group 1 - 6miles

Group 2 - 5 miles

Group 3 - 3.5 miles

Information Meeting Change/Practice Information for Saturday

As the Montclair Bread Company 5K run is being held tomorrow morning, the roads around Woodman Field will be blocked off so unfortunately the meeting scheduled for tomorrow will now be re-scheduled for Friday December 16 6-8pm, an evite will be sent out today, please RSVP ASAP.

Also, attached is the "Fleet Feet Jingle Bell Caroling Run" flyer. This is a great opportunity for the athletes to help the community at this time of year.  We are asking if possible that your child bring along an unwrapped gift to 144 Midland Ave (An athlete, Luke Savitch house) or Fleet Feet at 4.45pm Sunday.  All athletes that help/donate will be given community service.

Track and Field Gear will be sold at the Meet and Greet.

Thank you and look forward to seeing you Friday December 16.

THERE IS NO PRACTICE TOMORROW (12/10/16) CHECK THE BLOG TOMORROW FOR THE PRESCRIBED WORKOUT

Schedule/Code of Conduct/Emergency Contact

The schedule for the season has been posted for your convenience. Should anything change we will notify you via the blog, Facebook, or Twitter.

We have also posted the Code of Conduct for the 2016-2017 Winter Track and Field season. It is the athletes responsibility to read and sign this document by Friday, December 9, 2016.

For athletes who have not completed the Emergency Contact Information Form that has to be done ASAP.

Emergency Contact Info

All athletes please fill out the information under "Emergency Contact Info" this is due by 12/5/16.

WINTER TRACK AND FIELD GEAR!!

If you would like to purchase gear for the winter season it will be on sale Saturday at the information meeting for parents/guardians. This meeting will be held on Saturday, December 3, 2016 at 8:30am in the multipurpose room at Woodman Field. Cash and checks will be accepted.

Wednesday Practice - Study Hall

We will meet at the LGI (in the main building) immediately after school on Wednesday for study hall until 4pm. Have clothes and be prepared to practice afterwards. Organize your pick up to be from the main building. Practice will end at 4:45pm.

Winter Track and Field

The season has officially begun. If you missed practice on 11/28 be sure to report to Woodman Field immediately after school.

Saturday there is an information for all parent/guardians at 8:30am. It will be held in the multipurpose room down at Woodman Field. We would love for all parents/guardian to attend so we can go over pertinent information for the season.

We will use the blog to keep you updated on information throughout the season.

Remember, we will always have practice unless otherwise instructed by the coaching staff.

Should you have any questions email Coach Wallace (montclairgirlstrack@gmail.com) or Coach Washington (runningmounties@gmail.com).

Last Day to Hand in Forms

Thursday, October 27, 2016 is the LAST DAY to hand in forms for the winter season.

If you are planning on joining the winter track and field team, the roster will close on October 27th. No exceptions will be made. If you have any questions about the forms that need to be filled out or impact test dates and times, see the post BELOW or click on the info under "ADDITIONAL INFORMATION" on the right side of the screen (if you are viewing this from your mobile device, you must choose the "view web browser" option at the bottom).

You can also reach out to Coach Wallace (Girls Coach - montclairgirlstrack@gmail.com) or Coach Washington (Boys Coach - Runningmounties@gmail.com)

Important Information Regarding Winter Track and Field Season

http://mhs.mpsdnj.us/schools/montclair-high-school/athletics/mandatory-athletic-forms/

The link above provides you with the information you need to complete in order to be cleared for the winter season. Additional information is found under the "additional information" tab. The dates for handing in paperwork and school physical is also found on that worksheet. 

The final day to hand in paperwork is October 27, 2016. If you do not have your paperwork in on this day, you will not be able to join the team. The roster will close on the October 27!! No exceptions!! 

If you are participating in a fall sport currently and your physical is valid you only have to fill out the updated health history questionnaire sheet. If you are not currently participating in a fall sport, the entire packet has to be completed. 

DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE!!!

WINTER TRACK AND FIELD MEETING

THERE IS A MEETING FOR ALL INTERESTED IN WINTER TRACK AND FIELD ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2016 IMMEDIATELY AFTER SCHOOL IN THE LGI.

CLEARANCE INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND UNDER "ADDITIONAL INFORMATION"

Cross Country Meeting Postponed!!!

Cross Country Meeting has been rescheduled for Tuesday, June 7, 2016 in the Main Cafeteria immediately after school.

Banquet

Banquet invites have just been sent out via email, please have your parents check and RSVP ASAP

State Sectionals Order of Event

The order of events has been posted for State Sectionals. If you are an alternate you are supposed to be ready to go. If you are competing Saturday only stay home and rest up for Saturday. There will be some changes to some events so be prepared. The bus on Friday leaves Woodman at 1:15pm and Saturday at 8am. Be on time

Cross Country Meeting

For those interested in Cross Country in the Fall, meeting will be held on Monday, June 6, 2016 immediately after school in the LGI.

Fall Sports Information

Here is the information for fall sports. Please remember if you refuse to hand in your paperwork in a timely manner you will not be cleared for participation on August 22, 2016. Get your paperwork done early so you won't have to stress about it over the summer vacation 

Impact Test Dates
June 20th
3:00 pm – Football

4:00 pm – Boys/Girls Soccer

5:00 pm – Field Hockey


June 21st
3:00 pm – Cross Country

4:00 pm – Gymnastics and Cheerleading

5:00 pm – Girls Tennis and Girls Volleyball


 IF YOU CAN’T MAKE YOUR TIME SLOT, YOU CAN GO ANY OF THE OTHER TIMES.
 MUST HAVE PERMISSION SLIP
 

•  Forms can be submitted on:
•  June 9th, June 16th, June 30th and July 11th
•  From 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm in the LGI of the Main Building.
•  No forms will be accepted during or after school.


•  Physicals for athletes without Primary Care Physician are going to be on:

•  June 6th, June 13th and June 27th
•  From 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm in the LGI of the Main Building.
PARENT OR GUARDIAN MUST BE PRESENT IN ORDER TO HAVE A PHYSICAL
•  No forms will be accepted during or after school.
JULY 11TH IS THE LAST DAY TO SUBMIT FORMS FOR FALL SPORTS.

Athletic Packet Click HERE

Impact Test Permission Slip Click HERE

Mandatory Team Meeting

The entire track team is expected to report to practice on Monday immediately after school. Come with practice clothes AND your CLEAN UNIFORM. 

County Championships - Saturday

Counties on Saturday has moved up the start time for running and field events to 9AM. 

Athletes competing report at 7:45am. Those who are helping out and part of the hurdle crew (THE ENTIRE TEAM) report to Woodman Field at 8:15am. BE ON TIME!!

Excused After 7th

The following people are excused after their 7th period class. For those not on the list, you are to report to the track immediately after school and be prepared to work as the hurdle crew. Thank you for your cooperation in advance.

Nyjah Young Bey

Elizabeth Cummings

Amelia Lufrano

Victoria Liverpool

Rachel Handelman

Jaydn Trayvick

Leah Dodd

Nicole Izzillo

Linnea Wilson

Junior Desir

Jackson Barnes

Grant Nickson

Cole Riley

David Schnittman

Mekki Wilson

Oliver Katz

Daniel Webb

Andrew Brathwaite

Jonah Brenner

Noam Brenner

Isaiah Allen