Week 2: Parent Meeting Thursday 5:15-6:15, Spike Week, Sign-Ups/Physicals

Hello, everyone!

We are looking forward to a full week this week. Practices start at 3:15 and generally end at 5:00, although some training groups may end earlier depending on what their training looks like that day. Here is what I'd like to share with you all this week:

• Parent Meeting on Thursday, 5:15 - 6:15

• Spike Week / Team Week This Week

• Sign-Ups / Physicals

• Absences

• Locks

Parent Meeting this Thursday, 1/29 from 5:15 - 6:15 in Cafeteria

5:15 - 6:15 is the correct time. Some communication last week included an incorrect time, sorry for any inconvenience! This meeting is intended for at least one parent/guardian of ALL athletes, even if your athlete is currently participating in another sport. I understand there will be some conflicts. Please let me know if you will be unable to make it.

Team Week at Dick Pond Athletics in Carol Stream

Starting today, Jan 25th through Sunday, February 1st, Dick Pond Athletics in Carol Stream will be running a Team Week for Glenbard West Boys Track. You will get 10% off spikes, trainers, apparel and accessories. You also earn $20 in individual rewards for every $200 spent.

Sign-Ups & Physicals

• Athletes must be signed up for track on PowerSchool to participate. Directions here.

• All athletes must have a current physical in order to participate as well. Directions here.

Staying ahead of absences

ALL absences from track practice (unless you are currently in a Winter Sport) should be pre-arranged by emailing your event coach ahead of time:

• Coach Aderhold (christopher_aderhold@glenbard.org) for throwers

• Coach Frazier (kurtfrazier418@gmail.com) for distance

• Coach Schweighardt (jonathan_schweighardt@glenbard.org) for sprints/jumps/hurdles

Also, I know this is not always possible, but we really want to encourage athletes and families to schedule doctor/dentist/other appointments outside of practices/meets when possible.

Bring Locks for Varsity Locker Room

All athletes should be using the varsity locker room to get ready for track practice each day. We need to avoid placing our bags on the side of the track. If you are currently in PE, you will need a separate lock from the one you are using in PE.

Get Connected!

Check out our team website at www.gwtrackandfield.com. You'll find all previous email communications there, as well as important links including the meet schedule, transportation waiver, and more.

Also, please consider joining our Remind for in-the-moment announcements during practices and meets. If prompted, please specify whether you are a student or a parent/guardian.

Not planning to do track this year?

If you are no longer interested in doing track, please let me know so that I can get a better idea of what our roster will look like this year and so that I can remove you from our communications list.

All the best,

Coach Voland