Holiday Carnival Invitational

the bus will leave from Woodman field at 7:15am. Please be on time dressed ready to compete.

Tuesday Practice

Practice will be at the main building on Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at 10am on the 2nd floor.

SEC Championships

We discussed the list of individuals who will compete at the SEC League Championships on Saturday, December 23, 2017. The bus will leave from Woodman at 7am. Please come dressed with layers, have snacks and something to hydrate. The order of events is posted on the right side of the blog. If anyone would like to come to spectate, please be dressed in MHS Track and Field attire.

For those not competing and not coming to spectate, you will be off tomorrow.

Season Opener - 12/19/17

Our first meet is tomorrow. Click on the link to the right of this announcement for additional information regarding the season opener.

A few household items we discussed today:

**Freshman will compete in freshman events

***Novice is another word for JV (all 10th, 11th, 12th graders who are not on varsity are novice)

****If athletes have been training in the sprinter group, you will do sprint events (55/4x1 lap),
distance athletes will do more distance relay and a sprint relay (4x400) for speed work

Coaches will go over the specific relay teams while we are in transit to the meet

All names on this list will report to Midland Ave immediately after school and get on the bus for
the meet. If you are a runner and your name is not on this list, you have an in house workout.
Remember, if you are not in practice the day before competition, you will not compete
unless you have had a conversation with Coach Kenny or Coach Wallace.

Throwers meet Coach Henry in the annex gym immediately after school for practice
attendance will be taken.

As a team we will all wear our blue long sleeve shirts to school.

Be prepared with layers and change before we get on the bus for competition.

Have homework, additional bottles of water, fruit, snack, sandwich (pbj/nutella etc.),
wheat thins, cliff bars (all suggestions of snack to have while at the meet).

See you all tomorrow! :)

Monday Practice

We will meet at Woodman Field for practice today. Please be on time.

Saturday Information

For those who have been lifting since the beginning of the season, report to Woodman at 7:30am.

Parent Meeting will be held in the multipurpose room at Woodman Field 9am

Practice for the rest of the team (sprinters, throwers, and distance) meet on the 2nd floor of the main building at 10am. Please be on time.

Friday Practice

the entire team will meet at Woodman for practice tomorrow.

Thursday Practice

We will once again be indoors tomorrow. 

All sprinters, throwers and distance athletes (whom Coach Kenny spoke with)  meet on the 2nd floor of the main building. 

Practice will conclude at 5pm. Please arrange your rides accordingly. 

Thank You/Wednesday Practice

We would like to thank everyone who supported the MHS Spike Night at Fleet Feet.

Here are the practice plans for Wednesday, December 13, 2017:

Sprinter group that LIFTS, meet at Woodman Field immediately after school.

Sprinters (that don't lift), throwers and distance runners, meet on the second floor of the main building (be ready to practice at 2:50pm). If your sneakers are at Woodman, go pick them up from the locker room and return to the main building.

MHS Spike Night

Spike Night is Tonight!! At Fleet Feet located on Midland Ave from 6pm-8pm Montclair High School Track and Field members will receive 20% off trainers and competition shoes!! Looking forward to seeing you there :)

Monday Practice

Practice will be at Woodman Field today. Be prepared with your layers. See you all soon! :)

Practice Update and Additional Information

Good Afternoon All!!
We will confirm location of practice for Monday, December 11, 2017 at 12noon tomorrow. Please make sure you check the blog at this time. Still have all layers, gloves and hats ready for practice.

Tuesday, December 12, 2017 6pm-8pm is our Spike Night at Fleet Feet. You will be able to receive 20% off sneakers (for daily practice) and spikes (competition shoes). We will go over suggested competition shoes on Monday and Tuesday.

The information meeting has been moved to Saturday, December 16, 2017 at 9am in the multipurpose room at Woodman Field.

information Meeting and Practice

Due to the impending weather, information meeting for parents and guardians has been rescheduled for Saturday, December 16, 2017 at 9am in the multipurpose room at Woodman Field. Athletes, check the blog for a your at home workout at 9am tomorrow (practice is cancelled tomorrow) make sure you check the blog.

Mark Your Calendars!!

Saturday, December 9, 2017 at 9am there will be an information for all parents and guardians in the multipurpose room at Woodman Field.

Tuesday, December 12, 2017 6pm-8pm Fleet Feet will host a Spike Night Montclair Track and Field athletes will receive 20% off spikes and trainers.

Looking forward to seeing everyone then!!

The schedule has been posted for your convenience as well.

Practice Update Information

Good Morning All!
Please be sure to fill out the contact information (link is located on the blog) by 10am this morning.
There is a code of conduct form that we also require you to sign by 10am on Friday, December 1, 2017. All athletes have to complete these two forms as soon as possible.

As discussed in practice yesterday, there is no practice on Friday, December 1, 2017 and you will have an in home workout on Saturday, December 2, 2017 (aka no practice at Woodman Friday and Saturday). Be sure to check the blog for your in house workout on Saturday and Sunday.

The schedule will be posted on Friday so you are able to plan accordingly.

Don't forget to email Coach Kenny and Coach Washington if you will be away for the winter break with the specific days.

Additional Information

The clearance list has been updated!

Practice Information:
Woodman Field Monday- Friday from 3pm-5pm. Saturday's practice time (TBD).

The schedule will be posted by the end of this week.

Athletes, if you are absent or will be late to practice please email your head coach (girls - montclairgirlstrack@gmail.com/ boys - runningmounties@gmail.com) so there is a record and bring a pass from the teacher you met with. If there is no email it will count as an unexcused absence.

Please keep in mind all information discussed on yesterday, it is imperative that all rules and regulations are followed.

ALL ATHLETES!! Please fill out the "contact information" form on the right side of the blog under additional information. This needs to be completed by Wednesday, November 29, 2017.

Also, please email your head coach your holiday break plans as soon as possible.

Clearance List

The clearance list has been posted on the blog (right side). If you are using a mobile device, you have to click on "View Web Browser" at the bottom of the page.

If your name is on the blog, you are cleared for the first day of practice.

New Winter Track Info

The first day of practice is Monday, November 27, 2017. We will meet at Woodman Field. Practice will be from 3pm-5pm. Please have a combination lock for your locker, layers, and a good pair of trainers for practice. We will go over all rules, regulations, and schedule during the first week.

The clearance list will be posted within the next few days.

Contact information
Boys email Coach Washington at runningmounties@gmail.com
Girls email Coach Kenny at montclairgirlstrack@gmail.com

Important Winter Track and Field Information

WHO:                    Winter Athletes

WHAT:                   Winter Sports forms – Completed Medical and Athletic forms

WHEN:                    Monday, October 30, 2017: Submit completed forms (Medical and Athletic) for athletes                                                     of any Winter Sport. 

WHERE:                  LGI – Main Building from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
ADVISOR:               Athletic Department

WHO:                     Winter Athletes

WHAT:                   Winter Sport Physical and forms submission 
                              (School Doctor will be administering physicals for those who are not able to get to their doctor in                                 time for deadline)

WHEN:                  Monday, October 23, 2017: Sports physicals and form submission for anyone who needs a physical

WHERE:                LGI Main Building – Paperwork from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm.  Physicals from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm

ADVISOR:             Athletic Department

OCTOBER 30^TH IS THE LAST DAY TO SUBMIT FORMS

Any questions, please go the website.  http://www.montclair.k12.nj.us/schools/montclair-high-school/athletics/mhs-athletics/

There are only two more days to submit forms for winter sports. Please do NOT wait until the last minute!!

Winter Track and Field Meeting

All those interested in running, jumping, or throwing in the winter there will be a meeting on Tuesday, October 10, 2017 immediately after school in the cafeteria located in the main building. Please be sure to be on time, this meeting should take no more than fifteen minutes. Hope to see you there!

Summer Volunteer Opportunity - Fleet Feet Junior Track and Field Series

Montclair Cross Country/Track and Field participants, are you looking to earn some community service hours during the summer months?

Fleet Feet's Junior Track and Field Series will take place on July 9th and July 23 (rain date July 30) at Woodman Field from 5-8pm.

There will also be a meeting for all volunteers on July 6th at 7pm.

If you are interested please email Coach Wallace (montclairgirlstrack@gmail.com) and specify the date you can help. You will earn 4 hours of service for each meet you volunteer at (set up and facilitation during competition).

We thank you for your continued support and dedication to giving back and making connections with younger athletes.

Track Banquet Food Sign Up

Please click on the link to sign up for the food you will bring to the banquet. Wee look forward to seeing you and your family at this event! :-)

2017 Spring Track and Field Banquet Sign Up

Rec Track and Field Championships

Attention all MHS Track and Field members. The Recreation Track and Field Championships will be held at Woodman Field on Saturday, June 3, 2017 at 9am. If you are planning to volunteer (earn up to 4 hours) please arrive at Woodman at 8am. This will allow us time to efficiently set up and have everything ready for the start of the meet. Also, please show up in your track and field t-shirt so we can differentiate you from other towns and teams.

End of Season Banquet Information

The end of season banquet will be held on Friday, June 9, 2017 at 6:30pm in the main cafe of the main building. This banquet is a potluck, we invite  you to make and share your dishes on this evening. We have provided a link for you to confirm your attencance for this event. Should you have any additional questions please send Darryl Lammin an email (dlammin@hotmail.com).

Please click on the link below to confirm the attendance of you and your family for this event

End of Season Banquet Evite

Thursday Team Meeting - Mandatory

Attention, the meeting today is MANDATORY for the entire team in the CAFE. If you report immediately after school the meeting will be done in five minutes. We are aware you have other activities going on, but it is important to get the information first hand.

Monday Practice

Varsity distance, sprints, throws, and jumps, report to practice tomorrow immediately after school.

Freshman and JV athletes, please plan to report to Woodman Field on Thursday, May 25, 2017 for a team meeting.

Also, for the entire team, please give Dale $5 towards gifts for the banquet.

Essex County Championships

The event list and order of events for this weekend has been posted. IF you are competing on Friday, you are excused from your 8th period class. The rest of the team immediately report to Woodman after school. The 400IH event is first and we will need all hands on deck to make sure everything runs smoothly.

We would like the entire team to have on a Montclair Track and Field t-shirt in school and at the meet on Friday AND Saturday.

Looking forward to a great weekend!

Future Stars/Essex County Championships

Thursday freshman and JV athletes will compete at the Future Stars meet held in West Orange NJ. This will be the official last opportunity for freshman and JV to compete.

Friday and Saturday Essex County Championships will take place at Woodman Field. 4pm on Friday 10:30 am (field) and 11am (running) on Saturday. We ask that the entire team show up to support and assist in any way possible over the weekend.

We will discuss the event list for both meets at practice today.  Please be on time.

Vs. Livingston

The meet against Livingston will be at Woodman Field today. The list for throwers has been posted. All sprinter, distance and jumpers, you will compete in your respective events. Be prepared to get your marks, stapes and warm up immediately.

For those who competed in 2+ events last night be prepared for practice today. You will also help with recording results during the meet.

SEC Event List

The event list for the SEC Championships has been posted. If you are not competing, there is no practice.

Home Workout

Home workout

Warm up: 1 min high knees, 1 min jumping jacks, 1 min squats, 1 min lunges, 1 min rest. Repeat times

Workout: https://youtu.be/wqkeH2jMLt0

Cool down: https://youtu.be/VB83lA1mbKY

Super Essex Conference Championships - Postponed/ Additional Information

There is no practice on Saturday. Please check the blog tomorrow morning for your workout.

The league championship meet has been postponed to Monday, May 15, 2017. Athletes competing will be excused from their 8th period class. Report to Woodman Field immediately after school. The finalized event list will be posted on Saturday evening.

For those not competing on Monday, you will compete on Tuesday vs. Livingston (at Woodman Field, another change) the last dual meet of the regular season.

Middle School Track and Field Day

Monday, May 8, 2017 the Middle School Track and Field Day will take place at Woodman Field. If you handed in your permission slip to Coach Wallace or Washington, you are able to attend. If you handed in a permission slip and have discovered you are not able to attend, you need to email us immediately.

As a team we will wear our Montclair track and field t-shirts. It will also be in the mid 50's so come with some layers. All volunteers are expected to report to Woodman Field at 8am. Please be on time and be prepared to effectively facilitate a track and field meet. 

There is a dual meet vs. Millburn tomorrow as well, the event list will be posted later on this evening. The entire team should be ready for practice AND/OR competition. Should there be any questions please do not hesitate to send an email. 

Frosh Novice Meet

Event list/order of events has been posted for those who will compete tomorrow. If you will be here and your name is not on the list, be sure to email Coach Wallace as soon as possible. For those who are not competing, report to Woodman at 7:15am in practice clothes, prepared for a workout. 

Those who are competing, report to Woodman by 7:45am so we can hand out event cards and have a complete warmup. 

Randolph Relays Information

There have been some changes to the relays for tomorrow. Please make sure you take a look at the link. If you are not competing and are coming to support the team, you are expected to dress in your uniform.

Bus leaves from Midland Ave at 7am. It is going to be HOT. Have a hat, lots of drinks (water/sports drinks), snacks, and sunscreen.

You will need your layers for warmups, so don't show up to the bus in just your uniform top and shorts. 

GEAR ORDERS

All gear orders are due today. Contact Ms. Lammin (dlammin@hotmail.com) for additional information.

Tuesday Practice and Team Gear Information

Tuesday meet in the cafeteria immediately after school for study hall.  CORRECTION Varsity distance, sprinters, and throwers, meet at Woodman immediately after school.

Team gear order forms are in!! Please click on the link under ADDITIONAL INFORMATION for the pictures and order form. Orders are due by Friday, April 28, 2017. If you have additional questions in regards to team gear, please email Darryl Lammin (dlammin@hotmail.com).

Middle School Track and Field Day/ Reminders

Permission slips will be handed out today at the beginning of practice for the Middle School Track and Field Day. The first 55 student athletes who hand in their forms will be allowed to help at this event. Please be sure to return your signed permission slip to Coach Gary. If you do not hand in a permission slip or wait too long, you will not be excused from school for this event.

We have some events going on this week, please keep an eye on the schedule.

Saturday Practice

There has been a change to the schedule. We will have practice on Saturday morning at 9am. Please be on time.

Track and Field Homework

When you report tomorrow to Woodman, please bring a pre or post meet snack with you. All events please follow this instruction.

Correction to Spring Break Schedule

Next week practice will be at 10am, not 9am. Please be advised, there is no practice on 4/15/17.

SHP/MSD Dual Meet

Today we have a dual meet with Seton Hall Prep and Mount St. Dominick. The meet will begin at 4pm. Make sure you have changed and are ready for warmups by 3pm. We will meet on the M at the 50 yard line.

For those who are observing Passover and need to leave before the meet is over, bring your belongings outside. The locker room will be locked until the end of the meet.

Comet Relays

Those who are participating in events on Saturday, meet at Woodman Field at 7am. Please be on time. Have snacks, drinks, and LAYERS (hat, gloves, blanket)! If you are on a relay, you have to make sure your entire relay squad is wearing the same uniform.

Thursday Practice

Immediately after school the entire team should report to the small gym in the main building. Be sure to change and meet by 2:50pm. Plan for your pick up from Midland Ave to be at 4:15pm.

REC Practice has been cancelled for this evening as well.

Tuesday Practice

All varsity sprinters, throwers, and distance runners report to the field house immediately after school. JV and freshman levels report to the LGI immediately after school for study hall. Be on time.

Recreation Track practice has been cancelled for this evening.

Monday Meet Vs. Columbia/Volunteer Information

If you have your information to volunteer for the Montclair Recreation track program, please give it to the managers when you arrive to the track after school.

Everyone will have the opportunity to compete tomorrow vs. Columbia.  If you were not able to receive a uniform on Friday, please let one of the coaches know before 3pm so we can provide you with one before we begin setting up for the meet. The meet will begin promptly at 4pm. Everyone is expected to report to the field house immediately after school to change and prepare for their respective events.

You are allowed to compete in up to four events (a combination of running and field events) tomorrow. Be mindful, make sure you still have layers, snacks, water for tomorrow, they are necessary for the warm up and in between events.

Mountie Relays

Information for the Mountie Relays has been posted. The team is expected to report to Woodman Field at 7am. Make sure you have layers and a pair of dry clothes (and socks) for when the rain subsides. Having a rain coat on top of your layers will be helpful as well.

Also make sure you have money for snacks at the concession stand and water/gatorade, snack in the event you have an allergy. It will be a long day, it's best to be prepared.

Everyone is to come prepared to compete.

Community Service Opportunity

If you are interested in earning community service hours, the Montclair Recreation Track and Field Program will begin on Tuesday, April 4, 2017 from 6-8pm at Woodman Field. The team will meet two days a week (Tuesday and Thursday 6-8pm). This program will last from April 4th-June 3rd, competition will begin after spring break. If you are interested in volunteering your time working with 3rd-8th graders in the sport of track and field, please click on the link below, fill out the application and return to Coach Wallace by Thursday, March 30, 2017. It is a wonderful way to share you knowledge about the sport will young people.

Recreation Track and Field Volunteer Application

*remember, fill the application out in blue or black ink, NOT PENCIL :-)

Mountie Relays Concession Stand Sign Up

Attention all parents and guardians! Our first home meet will be on Saturday April 1, 2017 at Woodman Field. If anyone would like to donate items to be sold at the concession stand please click on the link provided. We would like to thank you in advance. 

Also, if you have a chid on the spring track and field team and you have not received an email from Darryl Lammin, please email Coach Wallace (montclairgirlstrack@gmail.com) so we can update this information. Your child was instructed to fill out an emergency contact google form on the blog, if they did not follow that instruction, we do not have your email as of yet.

Thank you again for your attention and cooperation in the matter. We look forward to an amazing season. 

Mountie Relays Concession Sign Up

Saturday Practice

Practice has been cancelled for Saturday, March 25, 2017. Check the blog tomorrow morning for an in house workout.

Practice Wednesday

The entire team should meet at Woodman for practice today.

Tuesday Practice Location

We will meet at Woodman for practice tomorrow. Warm up will begin promptly at 3pm, please be on time. Practice will conclude at 5:15pm.

Spike Night Information

Spike Night is here! Fleet Feet is hosting a spike night for Montclair High School spring track and field athletes from 6-8pm this evening. You will receive discounts on trainers and competitions shoes. Please come out and support a wonderful business that supports the MHS running program.

Information Meeting Location Confirmed

The information meeting for all parents and guardians of spring track and field athletes will be held on Saturday, March 18, 2017 at 8:45am in the LGI (located in the main building). Practice will promptly begin at 9am.

Thursday Practice/Additional Information

Attention all, please meet on the second floor of the main building immediately after school. Please be on time, we will begin at 2:45pm. Come prepared with layers, water/sports drink, and snack for after practice. Please inform those who pick you up from practice that you will be in the main building. Practice will end at 5pm.

We will meet on the 2nd floor of the main building until further notice. Please keep your eye on the blog for any changes.

There are still some individuals on the team who have not signed the code of conduct (you only sign your name once) and emergency contact (under additional information on the blog). Please make sure this information has been completed by Friday noon. Do not hesitate to complete this task.

Snow Day Workout # 2

Hope you are enjoying your snow day! Here is the workout for today:

Warm up: Jumping jacks for 1 minute then rest for 1 minute. Repeat 10 times

Workout: 1 min high knees, 1 min jumping jacks, 2 min rest. Repeat 8 times

Rest 2 minutes

ABS: 30 bicycle crunches, 20 reverse crunches, 1 minute plank (30 sec elbows/30 sec hands). Rest and repeat 6 times

Cool down: Jumping jacks for 1 minute then rest for 1 minute. Repeat 4 times

Do this immediately after your cool down