Registration Breakfast February 5, 2011 Pal Roach Director www.northwestflyers.org
Agenda Introduction - T Northwest Flyers History - P Track & Field Facts - USATF Who s Who (Coaches & Admin) - P Recap of Last Year - T NW Flyers Junior Olympians - T College Scholarship Program - T Guest Speaker - P 2011 Practice Information - T 2011 Track Meet Schedule - T Registration - L 2011 Fundraising - D Director s Comments P In Closing USATF P = Pal T = Tony L = Linette D = Donnell
Northwest Flyers History Founded 24 years ago by Fred Newhouse US Olympic Gold Medalist in Track & Field Mission: Foster the development of youth track & field in Northwest Houston Provide long term growth opportunities to young athletes thru their association with this sport The club is governed by the USATF youth track system Emphasize learning and fundamentals Expert coaches, elite clinics, focused practices
Track & Field Facts USATF Video It All Starts Here
NW Flyers Senior Head Coaches Pal Roach Dave Bogert Paul Gates Ellen Robinson Alan Sims Speed & Conditioning Javelin Throws Sprints, Hurdles Sprints, Jumps
NW Flyers Head Coaches Dr. Brian Braxton D An Carter Donnell Carter Bose Oseni Henry Oramas Kim Ridgeway Tony Runnels Stan Salters Cecille Sangalang David Wooten Mid Distance Sprints Sprints Sprints Distance Throws Throws Sprints Distance Pole vault
Administration DIRECTOR ASST DIRECTOR SECR / REGISTRAR TREASURER PUBLICITY / COMMUNICATIONS FUNDRAISING Volunteer Coordinator Pal Roach (281) 587-84428442 Tony Runnels (832) 489-0739 Linette Roach (281) 587-84428442 Sheryl Montgomery (281) 770-6563 Ruth Bradley (281) 655-0883 Donnell Carter (281) 467-47274727 Steve Dunlap (281) 351-7731
Last Season s Recap (2010) Approximately 265 athletes, ages 6 18 101 athletes advanced to the Regional Champs in Abilene ** Qualified to finals in 157 track and field events ** Won team 14 individual state titles Fifty-eight (58) athletes qualified for nationals!! ** 36 at USATF Junior Olympics (Sacramento, CA) 22 at USATF Cross Country Junior Olympics (Hoover, AL) ** Team won 10 Medals and 1 Individual National Championship at the USATF Junior Olympics in Track!!! Three(3) athletes competed in the USA National Junior Champs at Drake Univ** One athlete competed on the USA National Youth Team at the first World Youth Olympics in Singapore ** Graduated 5 seniors to NCAA college track programs Made new friends, learned and had fun NW Flyers Junior Olympians PLEASE STAND UP! ** = Team Record
NW Flyers College Scholarship Fund Goal: to provide college scholarships to exemplary student-athletes who have made long term commitments to the NW Flyers and the sport of Track & Field One-time merit awards up to $500 Program description and application are posted on the team website NOW!!! Completed apps are due by April 30, 2011
Guest Speaker Tyrone Smith #24 Tyrone Smith knows what it takes to become a champion. He began his athletic career as a varsity track and football standout at Willowridge High School in Missouri City, TX. He went on to Baylor University where he was also a track and football standout and captain of the nationally ranked Baylor Bears football team. Tyrone s hard work ethic and positive attitude was an inspiration to his coaches and teammates. His fellow players chose him as the team captain because of his ability to motivate them towards success. Tyrone then went on to star in the National Football League where he played Cornerback back for the San Francisco 49ers. While working with the 49ers on community outreach programs, he found a love for helping others develop the attitude of a champion.
2011 Practice Information Practice begins week of Feb. 14, 2011 5:30 PM during standard time 6:00 PM during daylight savings time Locations All RunningEvents Cypress Creek HS (Mon), Klein HS (Thurs) Distance Cypress Creek YMCA Trail (Wed) Throwers Klein Forest HS (Tues) Hurdles Cypress Creek HS (Tues) [starts March 28] Sprints Cypress Creek HS (Tues) [starts March 28] Jumps, Javelin Cypress Creek HS (Wed) [starts March 28] Pole vault Klein HS (Sun) [starts March 21] Varsity athletes in middle school / high school feel free to join practice at the end your school season (April) Hurdles, jumps, pole vault, and javelin should also attend running practice
2011 Regular Season Meet Schedule (USATF) My Stars April 2 (Seven Lakes HS) Tigers April 9 (Butler Stadium) After Burners April 16 (Elkins HS) Houston Heat April 23 (Barnett Stadium) Texas Storm April 30 (Friendswood HS) Mainland Jaguars May 7 (Dickinson HS) CL Stars May 14 (Lamar Consolidated HS) NW Flyers May 21 (Klein Stadium**) Wings May 27-28 28 (Willowridge HS) Track Houston June 3-4 (Butler Stadium)
2011 Championship Meet Schedule (USATF) Gulf Assoc. Prelims----June 16-1818 (Barnett Stadium) Gulf Assoc. Championships----June 21-2525 (Barnett Stadium) Region 12 Youth Championships----July 5-9 (UT Arlington) USATF National Junior Olympics----July 26-Aug 1 (Wichita State Univ Wichita, KS)
Complete the following Registration Participant Fact sheet / Uniform Order, Medical Release, Event Selection, Fundraising Option, Fee Worksheet Must bring requested documents to first practice Registration fee $150 for all members Team Uniform (competition jersey and shorts), T-shirt USATF Card w/ insurance Club Dues Fundraiser buyout $40 (one per family) 2 nd + child family member discount Early bird discount at Kickoff Breakfast Feb 5
2011 Financial Goals Fundraising Chair Donnell Carter Fundraising goal of $20,000 Sources of revenue Track meet (++) Community and Employer Sponsorships (+++) Concession Donations (+) New programs in 2011!!! Major expenditures Coaches & Athlete travel allowances (22%)!!! Uniforms (20%) Entry fees at the championships (15%) Home track meet (12%) Elite clinics / camps (hurdles, heptathlon, jav, speed) Equipment (speed trainers, javelins, hammer)
Director s Recap The Northwest Flyers is a youth track team, Affiliated with USATF, a competitive development system for youth track & field** All volunteer program no conflict of interests to meet salary, facility, & operating costs The program has a regular schedule of practices, competitions, and championships each season The training sessions and competitions are age appropriate but physically challenging An excellent program for those who aspire to compete on their middle school or high school track team USATF certified coaching, teaching is our coaching method (camps, clinics, video) A sport for life introduce kids to a healthy positive approach to running and fitness ** Note: this is not a recreational program
Commitment Level As an all-volunteer program our most precious resource is the time of our coaches, staff, and parent volunteers To use our resources effectively and fairly for the benefit of all that join the NW Flyers Track Club, athletes are expected to make the reasonable commitment of: practicing regularly (75%) competing regularly (75%) supporting our home track meet and participating in the championships Membership under any other basis requires a written request for exception by the parents and the approval of the Director
News and Initiatives NW Flyers has a Minimum Fitness Standard for All Athletes Prior track club members, school team athletes are exempt The test is posted on the team website National HS Invitational Meets (Great SW in Albuquerque, Nike in Greensboro) National Junior Olympic Champs (Wichita) Top 5 athletes in the Regional Meet advance!!! Sub-bantams bantams (aka Primaries) compete in 2011 Drug testing continues (Youth+) World Youth Champs in France (age16-17) 17)
Parents, Get Connected! Team email list Team newsletter (we don t do phone chains!!!) NWF Web www.northwestflyers.org Posted schedule, contacts, documents NWF Track Central Team performance management Roster administration We send invite when your application is approved NWF Twitter for urgent messages The track meet has a 2 hr rain delay Practice is moved to site A because of construction Reminder, pickup athlete credentials at host hotel at 6PM (out of town) You must self register for Twitter Join the NWF Parent Social Committee Charmetria House
Summary Welcome to all newcomers Reminder to submit paperwork Visit the Information Desks Athletes are required to submit written goals for season on the first day of practice Thanks to our coaches / staff / parent volunteers Thank you sponsors! USATF National Office BBVA Compass Bank Youth Runner Magazine Chick-Fil Fil-A Cutten Rd Emerus 24HR ER
In Closing USATF Video Year In Review
2011 Athlete Goals Your goals for the season Specific Measurable Attainable Every athlete must complete! First/Last Name, Age, Event, Goals Fill out your card & bring to practice
Other Resources Northwest Flyers Home Web-Site www.northwestflyers.org USATF Web-Sites www.usatf.org www.hometeamsonline.com/htosportsteam/default.asp? username=usatfgulf AAU Web-Site www.eteamz.com/gulfaau Other www.kidsrunning.com www.txrunning.com www.texastrack.com www.collegesports.com
What to Wear Practice running or cross training shoe Avoid basketball or tennis shoes!!! Bring your own water bottle and towel Competition track shoes (1/4 spikes) Consider middle distance or youth track shoe Beginners should avoid event-specific shoes Dress for hot & humid weather Hats, umbrellas, sun screen (team tent) Where to buy shoes Fleet Feet (ask for NW Flyers discount) Academy, Sports Authority www.firsttothefinish www.eastbay.com
What to Eat Fluid Replacement avoid dehydration by drinking water throughout the sporting event Before Event Drink 2-3 cups fluid 2 hours before the event Drink 1 1 ½ cups 10 mins before the event During the Event Drink ½ - 1 cup every 15-20 mins After the Event Replace 80% of your weight loss with water before next practice Eating Between Events concentrate on high carb, low fat foods Air popped popcorn, rice cakes NutraGrain bars, Fig Newtons Pretzels, Animal Crackers, bagels Gatorade, Powerade, Propel, fruit juice
Age Divisions for 2011 The athlete's year of birth shall determine their competition bracket. Sub-bantam bantam 2003+ Bantam 2001-20022002 Midget 1999-2000 Youth 1997-1998 1998 Intermediate 1995-1996 1996 Young Men / Young Women 1993-1994 1994
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