Information Meeting Date Change

The intended information meeting for parents and guardians on Saturday, March 11, 2017 at 8:45am has been moved to Saturday, March 18, 2017 at 8:45am.

Saturday Workout/Additional Announcements

It was great to meet everyone yesterday. There is no practice today (Saturday) but the workout below is for you to complete on your own. There will be another workout posted for tomorrow. Monday we will official meet at Woodman Field for practice, remember to have your combination lock, if you are not able to get one please let a member of the coaching staff know asap. 


There will be a spike night for all athlete at Fleet Feet located on Midland Ave on Monday, March 20, 2017 from 6-8pm. If you need trainers, do not hesitate to get them now. If you go to Fleet Feet and say you are a member of the Montclair High School Track and Field team, you will still receive a discount.  For whatever reason you are not able to purchase a pair of trainers (sneakers) please let a member of the coaching staff know ASAP. 

There will be an information meeting for parents/guardians on Saturday, March 11, 2017 at 8:45am in the multipurpose room which is located at Woodman Field. 

On the right side of the blog, under additional information there is a  CODE OF CONDUCT and EMERGENCY CONTACT form that EVERY ATHLETE must complete by Sunday 11:59pm. Please be sure to read over the contract before signing. 


Workout:

Warm up (4 Sets):

 - 20 jumping jacks

 - 1 min planks

 - 5 push-ups

 - 1 min plank

 - 20 squats

 - 1 minute plank.

30 seconds Rest, repeat

2 minute rest

Workout (6 sets): 20 lunges, 20 crunches, 20 squats, 60 second plank, 100 jumping jacks, 60 second wall sit.

2 minute rest

Abs (4 sets): 25 basic crunches, 25 bicycle crunches, 10 lying leg raise, 1 minute plank. Rest @ the end for 30 seconds.

Post Workout Stretch:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sPULneNy6L0

First Day of Spring Track and Field IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT

Attention all athletes who are planning on participating in track and field for the spring season. Meet immediately after school in the main auditorium on Friday, March 3, 2017. It is imperative that each athlete shows up and is on time.

Winter Track and Field Banquet

Winter Track and Field Banquet will be held on Friday, March 3, 2017. Please email Darryl Lammin (dlammin@hotmail.com) and confirm you attendance. Along with the dish you will prepare for this occasion.

Spring Track and Field Announcement

The spring season begins Friday, March 3, 2017. We suggest that you go for a 20-25 minute run three times a week, pushups, core exercises, and squats. After you go for your run, take the time to stretch for approximately 20 minutes.

If you participated winter track and field, distance (2-4 miles), sprinters (1-1.5 miles), and throwers (1 mile or 500 jump ropes) in addition to drills, circuit, core and stretching. 

BE ready to go on day one.

Practice will be held Monday-Friday 3-5:15pm Saturday 9-11am. The schedule for the season will be posted on the blog on the first day of the season. 

There will be a Spike Night at Fleet Feet (Midland Ave., Montclair NJ) on Monday, March 20, 2017 from 6-8pm. You will be able to receive discount on trainers (sneakers you will practice in) and spikes/competition shoes (shoes you will run/jump/throw in). 

There will be an information meeting for all parents and guardians on Saturday, March 11, 2017 at 8:45am in the multipurpose room located at Woodman Field. Practice for athletes will begin at 9am on that day. 

If you have any questions or concerns please send an email: montclairgirlstrack@gmail.com (girls team) or runningmounties@gmail.com (boys team).

Winter Track and Field Team Photo - Wednesday

All winter track and field athletes, we will take our team photo tomorrow (Wednesday, February 8, 2017) immediately after school in the big gym in the main building. Please wear your blue long sleeved t-shirt. The picture will be taken at 2:45pm. If you are not on time you will miss the picture.

Also, for those who have not returned their uniform, please do so on Wednesday. All levels and those expecting to do spring track must hand in their uniforms and warmups.

Spring Track and Field Paperwork

If you have not handed in paperwork for the spring season, today is the last day. Please see the information below.

Spring Paperwork Information
If you have been cleared for a fall or winter sport this school year and your physical is up to date, click on the link below, fill out the information and return to specific dates to be cleared for participation in spring track and field:

Updated Health History Questionnaire

Dates to hand in paperwork ONLY:
Location: LGI
Time: 4:00pm-7:00pm
Dates:
Monday, February 6, 2017

If you have not participated in a sport this year you need to complete the entire packet including physical and Impact test in order to be cleared for participation
Sports Forms - Complete Packet


IMPACT TEST DATES:
February 6, 2017: 3pm, 4pm, and 5pm

Impact Test Permission Slip

*If you miss the dates above, you will have to make an appointment with Saint Barnabas and have them administer the IMPACT test, there will also be a fee. 

FINAL DAY TO HAND IN FORMS IS TODAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2017!!