Chad Walker- Head Track & Field Coach
Doug Fultz – President FLBC
November 29, 2016
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Contact Information
Meet your FLBC Officers and Key Volunteers
Meet the Coaches
Track & Field Schedule
Team Requirements:
Jennifer Hynes
Chad Walker
1. Uniforms, Practice, Meets
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Optional Travel Meets:
1. Orlando Travel Meet- March 10-12
2. Taco Bell Travel Meet- April 7-8
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Fees- Uniform, Registration, Optional Travel Meets
Volunteer Opportunities & Expectations
Fundraiser Opportunity
Recap
Try On Uniforms
Jeanette Duben
Lori Tokar
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During the Meeting:
 Use the PCs in the Media Center
 Input info in all the fields for you & your athlete
 Save it
After the Meeting:
 Use the link at www.starrsmilltfxc.com
Thank you to the 50+ parents/athletes who did this in the past two weeks!
Please provide your info again, even if your athlete
was involved in the past season or year
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2016
2016
2015
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2014
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2013
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2010
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2009
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2008
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2007
Girls/Boys Track Region Runner-Up / Girls/Boys 4th in State
Boys XC Region Champs / Girls/Boys State Runner-Up
Boys Track Region Runner-Up & 7th in State
Girls Track Region Champs & 6th in State
Boys XC Region 4 Champs & 3rd in State
Girls XC Region 4 Champs & 2nd in State
Track Girls Region 4 Champs
Boys Track Region 4-AAAAA Champions
Girls/Boys Fayette County Champions
Boys Track Fayette Count y Champions
Girls Track Region 3-AAAA Champion
Girls Track State AAAA Runner-up
Girls Track Region 5-AAAA Champion
Girls Cross Country State AAAA Runner-up
Girls Track State AAAA Runner-up
Boys Track State AAAA Runner-up
 Varsity and Junior Varsity 150 athletes
 Track Meets
 7 Varsity Meets
 5 JV meets (many JV athletes can run up at larger varsity meets)
 Last JV meet April 12th
 JV season over April 29th (Sectionals) +
 Plus Region, Sectional, State Meets
 Get a paper copy of the Schedule or go to the website
 Doug Fultz – President
 Mike Dobso - Vice-President
 Jeanette Duben - Treasurer
 Jenny Hynes - Secretary & Communications
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Support the coaching staff
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Provide outstanding facilities for training and meets
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We have paid off all the equipment- hurdles, PV, HJ, scoreboard!!
New pavilion
Ongoing repair and maintenance
Provide opportunities for athletes to compete at big meets
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Cover administration duties – So our Coaches can focus on Coaching
JV schedule
Competitive home meets
Travel meets
Support all athletes so they can reach their full potential and be the
best they can be
 Lori Tokar - Uniforms & Spirit Wear
 Chris Kojali – Volunteer Coordinator
 Paula Bransky – Concession Manager
 Towanna Clemmons – Hospitality & Starr’s Mill Athlete
Lunch/Snack (SALSA) Coordinator
 Marty Steger– Transportation
 Lorenzo Jones - Field Prep & Maintenance
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Chad Walker
Kendall McFaddin*
Guy Serapion
Steve Shankle *
Rob Isaac *
Austin Enriquez
Anne Chrzanowski *
Kris Mossburg *
Steele Mehl *
Don Livingston*
* Community Coaches
Head Boy’s & Girl’s T&F Coach
Hurdles
Shot & Discus
Pole Vault
High Jump, Long Jump, Triple Jump
Distance
Head Distance Coach
Distance
Distance
Middle Distance (400m and 800m)
Date
Nov. 29
Day
Tues
Meet
Parent Meeting
Team Store opens Jan 2 and Closes Jan 23rd
Location
Media Center
Time
6:30p
Jan.10
Tues
Registration
Cafeteria
6:00p
Jan. 17
Tues
Track
3:45p
Feb. 11
Feb. 20-24
Sat
Mon-Fri
Wed
Fri/Sat
5:00p
3:45p
TBA
4:00p
Mar.3-4
Starr’s Mill
Practice
W/Th/F
McIntosh
SM Stadium
Starr’s Mill
9:00a
3:00p
Mar.1
Mar.8
Mar.10-12
Mar. 15
Mar.17-18
Wed
Fri-Sun
Wed
Fri
Sat
Wed
Boy’s and Girl’s Official Start
Monday No School 1/16/17
Time Trial (FAT)
Feb.20th-24th Winter Break
Practice W/Th/F
JV/Open @ McIntosh
Team Pictures
Nike Panther Relays
Friday (JV)
Saturday (Varsity)
JV/Open @OLM
Kowboy Invitational/Osceola High School
JV/Open @ Sandy Creek
Georgia Tech (Var.)Elite
Georgia Tech (Var.)Elite
Fayette County Championships
OLM
Kissimmee/Fl
Sandy Creek
Lakewood
Lakewood
Sandy Creek or Fayette
Co.
Carrollton HS
Fayette Co.
Starr’s Mill
Starr’s Mill
5:00p
TBA
TBA
6:00p
10:00a
4:00p
4:00p
TBA
TBA
9:00a
5:00p
4:30p
3:00p
7:00a
4:00p
Columbia, SC
Spring Hill HS
5:00p
10:00a
Starr’s Mill
5:15p
Starr’s Mill
TBA
Carrollton HS
11:00a
Carrollton HS
TBA
Auditorium
2:00p
Mar. 22
Mar. 25
Mar. 29
Mar. 31
Apr.3-7
Sat
Wed
Fri
Apr.7-8
Fri/Sat
Apr. 12
Wed
Apr.1921
Apr. 29
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Thurs/Fri
Sat
May 11-13
Thurs-Sat
Carrollton Invitational
JV/Open Meet@ Fayette Co.
Friday Night Lights(Var.)
Spring Break
Practice T/W/Th(if in town)
Taco Bell Invitational(Var.)
(Top 2 per event/Deadline March 10th) Elite
Athletes
JV/Open Senior Night
Last Chance
Varsity Girls/Boys 3-AAAAA
Region Championship Meet
Varsity Girls/Boys AAAAA
“A” Sectional Meet
Girls and Boy’s State Meet
May 21
Sun
EOY Awards Ceremony
Depart
TBA
TBA
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Preseason conditioning and weight training prior to first practice
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4pm – 5:15pm – After School
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SMHS Weight Room
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Dates:
 November 30th
 December 1st, 5th, 7th, 9th
 January 4th, 5th, 10th, 11th, 13th
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All athletes required to purchase 1 uniform & team warm-ups
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Team uniform for all 4 years at SMHS
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Athletes in multiple event type teams will be loaned a uniform
for that certain event(s)
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All need to look the same at the track meets
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Uniform = team warm-up jacket, team warm-up pants,
singlet top, and Bottom (Shorts, spandex, or thrower shorts)
Event you compete in
 Men’s sprints and field (non throwers)
 Men’s thrower shorts
 Men’s distance shorts (same as XC shorts)
 Women’s sprints, distance, and field (non throwers)
 Women’s throwers
=> Type of Bottom
= Men’s spandex
= Performance shorts
= Men’s shorts
= Women’s spandex
= Performance shorts
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All visible undergarments must be SOLID BLACK and worn
by all athletes in that event
No logos or writing on any undergarments
http://cache.milesplit.com/user_files/11171/82588/201
4_ghsa_t&f_uniform_memo.pdf
Uniform must be covered at all times unless competing
1. We have sample uniforms & sweats to try on TONIGHT
2. Go to the SMHS store at the Boathouse website
http://www.boathouseteamstores.com/starrsmillhighschool
3. Purchase online and they ship directly to you
4. Store is open Jan 2 -- Jan 23
5. We do NOT supply uniforms – Must be ordered online
Top- Singlet: Same for All Events
Fit is different by gender
Uniform Bottom-Short varies by gender & event:
1. Women’s Sprints, Field, and Distance
3. Men’s Distance
2. Men’s Sprints & Field
4. Thrower’s Men or Women
Go to the SMHS store at the Boathouse website:
http://www.boathouseteamstores.com/starrsmillhighschool
1. Order other items from the SMHS store at the Boathouse website
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Cold weather tights (black and Starr’s Mill blue) – men’s & women’s fit
Polo shirt with SM logo - men’s & women’s fit
Cold weather training top - men’s & women’s fit
Black ¼ zip jacket - men’s & women’s fit
Men’s Compression shorts (for XC runners running sprints or a field event)
 Store is open from Jan 2 -- Jan 23
 Web Address is: http://www.boathouseteamstores.com/starrsmillhighschool
2. Order & Pay for other items during registration night on Jan 10th
 Striped Beanie with “Panthers”
 Carolina blue tie with small panthers heads
 Starr’s Mill Track magnet for your car
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Must have a physical on file with SMHS athletic department
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First Day of Practice is January 17th- 4pm
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Daily Monday through Friday
 Time: 4:00pm-6:00pm
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Attendance and participation in practice determines meet entries
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Everyday we either get better or worse … let’s stay focused and driven
 Transportation to and from event
 Athletes may ride to event with parents only
 Athletes MUST:
 Arrive 1 hour prior to event time
 Check in with coaching staff on arrival and departure
 Depart with parents only
 Wear Starr’s Mill High School colors at all meets
 Uniform
 Meet warm-ups
 Team issued- shirt or hat or ¼ zip jacket
 Wear uniform to meet so you do not forget it
 ALWAYS have something over your uniform (warm-ups) when you
are not competing
 Bring snacks / water, pay attention to schedule, warm-up, and sign
out with coaches on departure
 Remember: you are representing the school, the coaches, and your
parents
 Friday, March 10 – Bus departs at 8:00am
 Saturday, March 11- Meet (all day)
 Sunday, March 12– Universal Studios Theme Park (all day)
 3:30pm departure on Sunday; arrive 10:30pm at SMHS
 Limited to 50+ athletes (Seniors first)
 Attendance, work ethic, and behavior will also be deciding factors
 Usually underclass go, even 9th graders, so turn in your money on Feb 7
 Cost $275 for FLBC Members and
 Pay registration fees in full on Jan 10th
 Trip payment February 7th (Tues)
 More Details in a few pages
 One of the top High School Meets in the South East
 Eligible: top 2 athletes per event (entries limited to top 2)
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Some Relays and an un-seeded 1 mile (on Friday)
Coach Walker to Select those eligible
 April 7th (Fri): Some events on Friday afternoon & evening
 April 8th (Sat): Majority of Events
 Parents to provide transportation for their athletes
 Parents pay for the hotel in the team Hotel- Hampton Inn
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1-2 nights in team hotel: Thursday and Friday evenings, team meals
 Cost for food & entries ~$50
 $50 Payment is due by March 7th
(Tuesday),
 Line up outside of Coach Walker’s Room that morning
 Must be FLBC Member and pay fees in full by Jan 10 to attend
 Collect your contact information tonight
 4 Forms of Communication:
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Verbal from Coach Walker at Practice to your athlete
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Weekly email from Coach Walker and Booster Club
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Text as urgent needs arise
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Website- lots of information including
 Tonight’s presentation
www.starrsmilltfxc.com
 Registration forms
 Meet Schedule
4 Fees
Uniform Fee
Registration
Fee
Orlando
Track Meet
Fee
Taco Bell
Track Meet
What’s included
Price
$225.50
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Warm-up Jacket
Warm-up Pants
Singlet
Bottom (varies)
$390
• Team facility &
equipment expenses
• Gifts for 10 Coaches
• Team Travel Expenses
• Athlete ¼ zip jacket
• Award Ceremony ticket
$275
•Charter Bus
•Hotel – 4 to a room
•Meals for the trip
•Theme Park Ticket
~ $50
• Meals for the trip
• You provide your own
transportation
• You pay for the hotel
room at team hotel
Payment
and Timing
Jan 2- Jan 23
Pay
Boathouse
directly
Comments
• Order through the Boathouse
website, special SMHS store
• Store Opens Jan 2
• Store Closes Jan 23
• Ships directly to you
• Arrives before 1st track meet -3/1
Fill out forms and bring to the
registration meeting
Jan 10th
(Tuesday)
Feb 7
(Tuesday)
March 7th
(Tuesday)
2 ways to reduce the cost:
• Work 3 track meets earn $150
• Sponsorship team – sell $1250
and earn $200
• 1st 50 athletes to pay go
• Priority: Seniors  Freshman
• Must pay base fee in full in
January 10th
• Coach Walker will determine
eligibility
• For top 2 athletes in each event
that can make trip
 The county and SMHS provide
minimal money for team sports
 County provides pays for 3
coaches for Track
 SMHS athletic budget is $1500
for track and XC
Expenses for Each Athlete
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Athlete ¼ zip jacket
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Coaches Gear: Shirt
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Equipment Costs: PV, HJ, LJ, TJ, Hurdles, Bars
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Meet Entry Fees
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Transportation Fee for Buses for Local Meets
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Coaching Staff Gifts for 10 Coaches
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Orlando Meet Travel Expenses for Coaches and
team bus
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Taco Bell Travel Expenses for Coaches
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EOY award Ceremony and Awards
10 SMHS Shared Expenses- PABC, Field Fertilizer,
Pavilion
Cost per Athlete
$390
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Everyone volunteers at these 2 meets:
 Panther Relays – March 3rd and 4th (Friday/Saturday)
 Friday Night Lights – March 31 (Friday)
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Volunteer at 1 of the other 2 meets we host
 Last Chance/ Senior Night – April 12 (Wednesday)
 Regional Championships – April 19-21 (Wed - Fri)
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Get $150 back when you work 3 meets
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You working meets helps us earn money and it is passed onto you
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Set-up the Venue
Work Field Events
Concessions
Hospitality & SALSA
Finish Line
Check In and Bull Pen
Awards
Sponsorship Team
Take Down / Clean-up
Other Areas
Process for Volunteering :
Use Volunteer Spot
One Event/ Non Volunteer Spot
(sign up sheet coming around now)
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Phidippides Shoe Coordinator – Feb 5 (Sunday)
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1 of 2 Orlando Meet Coordinators: Meal Coordinator
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2 Taco Bell Meet Coordinators: Hotel Rooms and Meals
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Senior Night Meet- Announcer
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End of Year Awards Ceremony: 2 co-leads
 Tentative Sunday, February 5 at SMHS Track at 2:00pm
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Professional fitting
Selection of training shoes & spikes
Attractive prices
Save on a trip to Atlanta
 Need to know size, interest in training shoes and/or racing spikes –
 sign the list tonight or
 Respond to the email
 No obligation
 RSVP by Feb 1st
 Meet Schedule available on the website
 This presentation is on the website: www.starrsmilltfxc.com
 Registration Meeting: Jan 10th 6-7:30pm
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SMHS Cafeteria / Media Center
Fill out forms on the website and bring to the meeting
 4 Major Fees and Options to reduce cost
4 Fees
Price
Payment
and Timing
Jan 2Jan 23
Uniform Fee
Registration
Fee
Orlando Track
Meet Fee
Taco Bell Track
Meet
$225.50
$390
$275
~ $50
Pay
Boathouse
directly
Jan
10th
(Tuesday)
Feb
7th
(Tuesday)
March 7th
(Tuesday)
Comments
• Order through the Boathouse/ SMHS team website
• Opens Jan 2 and Closes Jan 23
• Ships directly to you
• Arrives before 1st track meet
Fill out forms and bring to the registration meeting
2 ways to reduce the cost:
1. Work 3 track meets earn $150
2. Sponsorship team – sell $1250 and earn $200
• 1st 50 athletes to pay go
• Priority: Seniors  Freshman
• Must pay base fee in full in January
• Coach Walker will determine eligibility
• For top 2 athletes in each event that can make trip