First Day of Conditioning (If not in a winter SHS sport) Monday, January 3 rd LIABILITY FORMS BOOKLET **If you participated in a Fall or Winter Sport/Activity this school year, then your liability forms will already be on file in the athletic office, and you will not be required to fill them out again. IF YOU HAVE TO FILL OUT AND TURN IN FORMS: All forms are due BEFORE the first day of mandatory practice. Please do not wait until the last minute. Boys: Turn forms in to Mr. Koval in classroom 413. Remember: Don t wait to the last minute! PHYSICAL CARDS If you have had a physical in the past 12 months, and the card is on file at the high school, then there is no need to turn in another one at this time. Remember, all physical cards are only good for exactly 1 full year (365 days). TURN ALL YOUR FORMS IN TOGETHER! TRAINERS FEE $20 If you have paid this $20 fee because you were in a fall or winter sport, then disregard this. If this is your first sport this year, then a check for $20 made out to Strongsville Athletic Department can be turned in to the athletic office. PAY-TO-PARTICIPATE FEE $200.00 This fee will be $200/student/sport with a cap of $600/family/year. Please make payments in the athletic office. Checks should be made out to Strongsville Athletic Department. TURN ALL YOUR FORMS IN TOGETHER! ALL FORMS DUE MARCH 1
SPRING BREAK Unfortunately this year, spring break is right in the middle of our competitive schedule. We will have two Saturday meets, a dual and practices throughout. The practice schedule is as follows, individual event coaches may hold additional practices. Our break looks like this: Saturday, March 25 th - Strongsville Elite Meet Monday, March 27 th - Practice- 9:00-11:00 Tuesday, March 28 th - TBA Wednesday, March 29 th - Dual vs. Berea/Midpark Thursday, March 30 th - No Practice Friday, March 31 st - Practice- 9:00-11:00 Saturday, April 1 st Avon Lake EQUIPMENT NEEDS Water Bottle - Proper hydration is of utmost importance. Training Shoes - Name brand, maximum built-up cushioning. If you have had some training shoes in the past and they have been successful for you, stay with that type or similar. Racing Spikes (optional, but mandatory for some) Throwers can really benefit from having throwing shoes. High Jumpers jump shoes. Cold Weather Clothes Be prepared for any temperature by bringing several layers of clothing. GLOVES, HAT or ear band or earmuffs are mandatory on some days. On any given day, you can choose less or more layers. Warm Weather Clothes - Remember that overdressing can be a big problem in any kind of weather. Once you start exercising, your body temperature will go up. However, weather can change drastically during any day in spring. Be prepared for cold or warm. Stopwatch (wrist style or hand held) - This is mandatory for all runners. K-mart and other department stores carry very inexpensive ones. INJURIES Prevention is the best medicine - Report discomfort to your coach immediately, especially in shin areas. We need to catch these things right away, or you may end up out of action indefinitely or for the season! Coach can suggest a treatment - this would be for minor ailments that we catch hopefully in time. Example: Alternate training for a few days, ice often, and Advil or Aleve (with parent approval). Trainer - See the trainer if ailment is not responding to initial treatment and rest. Sports Doctor - May be suggested by a Trainer or Coach. In some cases, because of specific types of insurance coverage you my have, you may have to see a regular doctor. This is definitely not as good as a Sportsmedicine Specialist for your sport and injury. After an athlete sees a doctor, he/she is required to bring a note from the doctor to share with coach, in regard to the athlete s current status. YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO RUN IF THIS DOES NOT HAPPEN! Most injuries are due to Training Error OR Physiological Imbalance OR both. Proper shoes are critical. Lack of sleep and nutritional problems can cause numerous problems also.
NUTRITION Water - best possible way to re-hydrate and stay hydrated. After a long or hard workout, you are still dehydrated even when you quench your thirst. You should be drinking a gallon of water a day, throughout the day. Drink water all day long. Sports Drinks - not as good as water for hydration. However, sports drinks are excellent for replacing electrolytes and carbohydrates needed for energy. Eat High Energy Replacement Foods - especially fruits and vegetables. Stay away from excessive sweets and fatty foods. The sooner you eat after a hard workout, the better. Eat a lot! Just eat more good things! You need to replace energy. Junk is only o.k. in moderation. Read/Pay Attention to LABELS for fat content. Diet pills, Red Bull, and other GIMMICKS are not intelligent choices and may be dangerous. UNIFORMS Uniforms will be distributed in excellent condition and are expected to be returned in that condition. Please wash with a mild detergent and hand dry (do not put in dryer) Also, the weather is cold and the uniforms are thin. Any under garment MUST follow the following requirements: White colored Under Armor type of garment for the top. Black colored Under Armor type of garment for the bottom. EACH garment is allowed ONE label. For example, if your garment says UA on the front and a tag with Under Armor on the back it is illegal! You will need to remove or black out one of the labels. Also, each garment MUST be one color, multi colored garments are illegal. These are not our rules and they need to be followed. Absolutely no other color undergarment will be permitted as this is our uniform. Florescent colors, green, pink, etc. will not be allowed.
EARNING A VARSITY LETTER To earn a Varsity letter, an athlete must do ONE of the following: 1. Score 10 points or more in meets Note: relay points are divided among the relay members. 2. Score any number of points for us in TWO big meets (invitational) 3. Meet any ONE of the performance standards that are listed below. 4. Special situation/consideration by coaches. Coaches reserve right to make decisions here. *In addition, anyone meeting one of the above requirements MUST also contribute to Team Cohesiveness, show respect toward coaches and teammates, and follow rules as outlined. Practice is mandatory and ATTENDANCE will be considered when naming letters! STANDARDS BOYS Shot-put Discus High Jump Long Jump Pole Vault 41 ft. 6 in. 115 ft. 5 ft. 8 in. 18 ft. 11 in. 10 ft. 6 in. 110 Hurdles 16.5 100 Meters 11.6 1600 Meters 4:54 400 Meters 54.5 800 Meters 2:08 300 Hurdles 43.0 200 Meters 24.2 3200 Meters 10:53
Updated Dec.1, 2016 2017 SHS BOYS & GIRLS TRACK & FIELD OUTDOOR MEET SCHEDULE Sat. Mar. 25 Strongsville Elite Meet Home 9 am-3:00 pm Boys, Girls Wed. Mar. 29 Dual vs. Berea/Midpark Home 4:15pm-7:30pm Boys, Girls Sat. Apr. 1 Avon Lake Invitational @ Avon Lake HS 9 am-3:00 pm Boys, Girls Wed. Apr. 5 Mentor HS @ Mentor HS 4:15pm-7:30pm Boys, Girls Sat. Apr. 8 Lexington Invitational Lexington HS 9am-3:30 pm Boys, Girls Wed. Apr. 12 Euclid HS Home 4:15pm-7:30pm Boys, Girls Sat. Apr. 15 Glen Oak Invitational @ Glen Oak 9am-4:45pm Boys, Girls Wed. Apr. 19 Elyria HS @ Elyria HS 4:15pm-7:30pm Boys, Girls Sat. Apr. 22 Amherst Relays @ Amherst HS 9am-4:45pm Boys, Girls Wed. Apr. 26 Brunswick HS Home 4:15pm-7:30pm Boys, Girls Fri. Apr.28 Berea Relays @BaldwinWallace 3pm-9pm Boys, Girls Wed. May 3 Medina HS @ Medina 4:15pm-7:30pm Boys, Girls Fri. May 5 Euclid Relays @ Euclid HS 3pm-9pm Boys, Girls Wed. May 10 GCC Meet, day 1 @ Brunswick HS 5:00pm Boys, Girls Fri. May 12 GCC Meet, day 2 @ Brunswick HS 5:00pm Boys, Girls Wed. May 17 District Meet, day 1 Brunswick HS 4 pm-7:45pm Boys, Girls Fri. May 19 District Meet, day 2 Brunswick HS 4 pm-9pm Boys, Girls Wed. May 24 Regional Meet, day 1 Amherst HS 4 pm-? Boys, Girls Fri. May 26 Regional Meet, day 2 (Prom) Amherst HS 4 pm-? Boys, Girls Fri./Sat June 2, 3 State Meet OSU TBA Boys, Girls
DIRECTIONS TO MEET LOCATIONS Brunswick High School (Monday, May 10 th /Wednesday, May 12 th /Wednesday, May 17 th /Friday, May 19 th ) 3581 Center Rd. Brunswick, Oh 44212 Avon Lake High School (Saturday, Apr. 1 st ) 175 Avon Belden Rd. Avon Lake, OH 44012-1600 Take 82 west (8.5 mi.), Turn right on OH-83 (10.7 mi.), Turn right on Chester OH-83 to HS. Mentor HS (Wednesday, Apr. 5 h ) 6477 Center St. Mentor, Oh 44060 Take 71 North to 90 East and OH-2/Lakeland Fwy to OH-615N/Center St. Lexington HS (Saturday, Apr. 8 th ) 103 Clever Ln. Lexington, Oh 44904 Take 71 south(65mi.) to OH-97. Right on OH-97, Left on US-42, Left onto Frederick St., Right onto Clever Ln. Canton Glen Oak (Saturday, Apr. 15 th ) 1801 Schneider St. NE Canton, Oh 44721 Elyria Ely Stadium (Wednesday, Apr. 19 th ) 1906 West Ave. Elyria, Oh. 44035 Amherst High School (Sat. Apr. 22 rd ) and (Wed. May 24 th /Fri. May 26 th ) 450 Washington St Amherst, Oh 44001 Take Ohio Turnpike West to Route 58 exit (Amherst). Head north on 58. A few miles down on left is Cleveland Ave. (Bank on corner). Make a left on Cleveland. Several blocks down on the right, make a right at Hot Dog Heaven (a big old house). This takes you right to the school, with track stadium on the left. Baldwin-Wallace College (Friday, Apr. 28 th ) Track is located on Bagley Road, next to Berea High School. You can take 71 north to Bagley Road exit. Go left at the exit. A few miles down on the right hand side is the stadium. OR Take Prospect Road north into Berea. At Bagley, go right. Cross over Front Street. Stadium is on the left. Medina High School (May 3) 777 East Union St. Medina, Oh 44256 Euclid Relays (Fri. May 8 th ) Euclid High School 711 E 222nd St Euclid, OH 44123 71N to 90E. Take Exit 183 toward E 222 nd St. Turn Left onto E 222 nd St. School is on the Right. Ohio State University Jessie Owens Stadium (June 2 nd & 3 rd ) 71 South. At exit 119B, take 270 Dayton (west), to SR-315 South. Take Ackerman Rd. exit. Turn left onto Ackerman. Turn right onto Fred Taylor Drive. Jesse Owens stadium is on left. So are baseball and softball fields.
TRACK & FIELD CONTRACT The following must be read and signed by all who wish to participate in Track & Field this year. Being a member of the Strongsville High School Track & Field Team is a rewarding and enjoyable experience, but one that must not be taken for granted. In order to ensure fairness on the team, and to avoid future issues, it is a requirement of all team members and parents to read and sign the following rules and contract. PLAYER EXPECTATIONS 1. All athletes understand they are a student first, student-athletes second. 2. All athletes must perform academically year round, not just in season. 3. All athletes are to be at their respective practices and meets on time. 4. All athletes are to display sportsmanship at all times. 5. All athletes are to show respect and support for their fellow athletes and coaches. 6. All athletes must show respect to all opposing competitors. RULES 1. Failure to attend practice will result in that athlete not being able to run in a competition at coach s discretion (excused absences will be reviewed on a case by case basis). 2. Failure to attend competitions will result in that athlete not being able to run in a competition at coaches discretion (2 missed meets will result in removal from the team) 3. An injured athlete is still required to attend practice, even if he/she is unable to participate. He/She is expected to join the team in meetings and assist the coach in whatever way possible. 4. All team members are expected to treat each other with courtesy and respect. 5. All team members are expected to treat the coaches with courtesy and respect. 6. Receiving outside coaching (ie: personal running coaches or track clubs) is not permitted. 7. Competition Uniform (Shorts and Tank Top) will be issued to all participants. All participants will return school issued uniform in the condition they receive it. Any athlete that fails to return school issued equipment on due date may forfeit varsity letter. 8. Athletes will be required to ride the bus to and from ALL meets. Any athlete that misses the bus will not be permitted to compete in that meet. Any athlete that leaves early will not be permitted to compete in the next meet. 9. The coach reserves the right to ask any athlete to leave the team if he or she is not in compliance with the rules. 10. Every Athlete is expected to comply with all school rules and abide by the Code of Conduct. _ ATHLETE CONTRACT: I have read and understand the rules of the Strongsville High School Track & Field team. I agree to abide by these rules and realize that I may be asked to leave the team if I am unable to comply. Print name Signature Date PARENT CONTRACT: I have read and understand the rules of the Strongsville High School Track & Field team. I realize that my son or daughter may be asked to leave the team if he or she cannot comply. Print name Signature Date