Indoor Track & Field Try-out Information

The Athena Indoor Track & field Season officially kicks off next Wednesday, November 14. The first practice will be a "paper practice" and counts toward the ten necessary to be eligible to compete in the first meet of the season on December 14. In order to begin practices on November 14, all prospective student-athletes need to be re-certified with the school nurse in advance. The nurse will give you the signed pink sheet to submit to Coach Scott. Without this re-certification, you are not eligible to practice. Without being medically re-certified, and therefore capable of participating in tryouts on November 19, student-athletes will not unable to join the Indoor Track & Field team for the 2012-13 season.

The early season practice schedule will be as follows:

• Wednesday, November 14 @ 2:05 p.m.: Paper Practice: Medical re-certification due, program expectations reviewed, academic eligibility confirmed
• Thursday, November 15 @ 2:05 p.m.:  ALL Student-Athletes must take the Pre-Season Concussion evaluation.
• Monday, November 19: Tryouts
• Tuesday, November 20: NO PRACTICE--Rosters posted.
• Monday, November 26: First Regular Practice.

The daily practice schedule is as follows:

• 2:05 p.m.: ALL Indoor Track & Field student-athletes are to report to the Athena High School Cafeteria. Student-athletes will NOT be permitted to leave to use the bathroom or get materials from locker once they are checked in. This time is intended to provide the coach a chance to share any information and for student-athletes to begin any homework assignments they have. Those failing to show up on time or with a pass signed by an adult will be given a pass to take the late bus. Three unexcused tardies may result in being cut from the team. 
• 2:25 p.m.: Indoor Track & Field team members excused from the high school cafeteria to change and begin practice.
• 2:40 p.m.: All Indoor track & Field members should be at their assigned training location (Gym, Hall, Fitness Room, Track, etc.) ready to warm-up. This information will be shared during the 2:05-2:25 cafeteria time.
• 3:20 p.m.: Those team members who need to take the 3:30 late bus will be dismissed from practice.
• 3:45-4:00 p.m.: Practice concludes. Indoor Track & Field athletes should have transportation home and exit the building following the conclusion of practice.

The coaches and I are looking forward to an exciting and rewarding season. We strongly believe that in order to be successful in the classroom and on the track it is important to prepare for success. See you next Wednesday!