2017 VALLEY VIEW GIRLS TRACK
INFORMATION & EXPECTATIONS
On behalf of our coaching staff, WELCOME to Valley View Girls Track & Field! We are excited for another
fantastic season! Our goal as coaches is to encourage physical fitness, learn track & field skills and events, get
better throughout the season, be a part of an incredible team experience, and HAVE FUN! Each Valley View Girls
Track & Field coach will always strive to do their best, support you, and make this the best season you have ever
had. I can’t wait to get started!
Buck (Coach Buckley)
***Registration***—You must register online at http://edina.ce.feepay.com. If you have not completed
registration, you will not be able to participate in our first practice. This is your #1 priority to be a part of
the track team. To finalize registration:
• 2016-17 Sports Qualifying Physical Examination Clearance Form requires a Physician’s signature. This
form consists of 4 pages. NOTE: If the date of your last physical is prior to June 15, 2014 &/or if this
is your first time submitting a physical exam clearance form, you will need to submit this form.
o The student must turn in the following document to the Edina Community Center main office
(Suite 100—Just Inside Door #3)
o Or email to [email protected] or
o Fax to 952-848-3977
• Parent email is required for communication purposes.
School First—It is a privilege to be on this team. You are on the team because you are a student at Valley View
Middle School. We expect that your behavior at all times reflects positively on Valley View, the community of
Edina, and our track team.
Schedule/Communication—We expect that you will make every effort to attend all scheduled practices and
meets. That being said, we also know that our lives are busy and we all have many valuable activities we
involve ourselves in. We will WORK with YOU to enable you to participate in Valley View Track AND your other
activities.
Attendance—Attendance at all track events is expected. You have made a commitment to this team. Attendance
will be taken at all track events by our captains. We understand that other commitments come up, but we expect
that you will make every effort to attend all track events. Please note that attendance is a significant factor
when determining captains for the next season. Please note that there are two other key expectations about
attendance:
1. You must be present at practice on the day before a meet to compete in stickered events for that
meet. If you cannot attend the practice prior to a meet, you will not be stickered for individual events.
Even if you don’t sticker for any reason, it is imperative that you compete in exhibition events at
every meet.
2. You must participate in the previous meet to have the opportunity to sticker in the next meet.
Whether or not you are stickered, we only use the previous meet results to determine stickers for all
individual events. (Relays are determined by the sole discretion of the coaches.)
TeamSnap—In regards to communication, we will use TEAMSNAP throughout the season. It is important that
YOU and YOUR PARENTS BOTH register with TEAMSNAP as that will serve as our official calendar that can
easily be changed and notify you of such changes.
Conflicts/Stickers—Please discuss any schedule conflicts—particularly with MEET dates—with one of the
coaches as soon as possible! Each week we put the top performing athletes into “stickered” heats. If you are
“stickered” and you then do not show up it causes a domino effect that negatively impacts our team.
Practices—Our first day of practice (Monday, April 3, 2017) will be at VALLEY VIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL. Meet
in the South Gym at 3:00 p.m. In order to maintain schedules/transportation we will plan to end practice each
day at 4:10PM. After the first practice at Valley View, students will ride the Activity Bus (#86 or #59) from VV
each day to ECC. The Activity Bus (#86 & #59) leaves VV at 2:45 and again (Only #86) at 3:17 from Door #16.
You will need to be picked up at ECC after practice or take the activity shuttle.
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DRESS—For the weather! J In addition to shorts, t-shirt, running shoes, you should have a sweatshirt,
sweatpants, and stocking hat every day. It is very important to keep your legs warm before running at
practice and meets. If the sun is out and it goes away and starts to rain – you are prepared! J You also need a
full water bottle/sport drink. Hydration is key!
Shoes—The most important piece of track equipment is running shoes. You do not need to spend a lot of money
to get a good pair of running shoes, but you must get a pair that fit you properly. Take time to have a
knowledgeable sales person at a running store assist you with your shoe purchase.
**Tell the following stores that you are on the Edina Track Team and they will give you a discount.**
Run-N-Fun --------------------------- 868 Randolph Ave., St. Paul ----------------------- 651-290-2747
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Marathon Sports-------------- 2312 West 50 Street, Minneapolis ------------------- 612-920-2606
Gear Sports -------------------- 4510 Excelsior Blvd., St. Louis Park ------------------ 952-926-2645
The Spectators’ Guide to Track & Field Meets—Here is some information for parents and other family
members regarding Track & Field Meets:
• Most of the meets we compete at have aluminum bleachers. If it is cold, they are very cold. If it is hot and
sunny, they are hot. To make spectating more enjoyable, we recommend coming prepared with blankets,
hats, mittens, sunscreen, water, etc.
• Meets occur in all but the absolute worst weather. Lightning is the only guaranteed reason a meet will be
cancelled. We have run in meets with weather including rain, sleet, and snow although sometimes
cancellations will occur in such situations. Be ready for anything!
• Track & Field Order of Events: 100 Meter Hurdles (1/4 Lap), 1600 Meter (1 Mile) Run (4 laps), 100 Meter
Dash (1/4 Lap), 800 (4 X 200) Meter Relay (2 Laps), 400 Meter Dash (1 Lap), 400 (4 X 100) Meter Relay
(1 Lap), 800 Meter Run (2 Laps), 200 Meter Dash (1/2 Lap), Sprint Medley (4 Laps).
• Field events (Shot Put, Disc, High Jump, Long Jump) typically start at the beginning of the meet (3:45
p.m.) and continue until they are complete or when the Sprint Medley begins (whichever comes first).
Apparel—One of the privileges of being on the track team is the opportunity to order track apparel. Captains have
been working hard on coming up with some cool designs and selecting garments that will keep you warm and
cool depending on the weather. Ordering track apparel is optional. You may order apparel online between now
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and Wednesday, March 23 . A second opportunity to order will take place after Spring Break, but the delivery
for that order will be in May.
Meet Days—Our meets usually begin at 3:45pm and finish around 5:30pm. You will ride the activity bus from VV
to ECC for meets held at ECC. You will need to be picked up there, no bus return to VV.
Important Dates—Every day is an important day during track, but these are some significant events to be aware
of:
EVENT
DATE
LOCATION
TIME
BUS
Parent Meeting
Tuesday, March 21
South View Gym
TBD
N/A
Apparel Order DUE Wednesday, March 22
N/A
11:59
N/A
PM
Start of Season
Monday, April 3
Valley View South Gym 2:45 PM
NO BUS
Meet
Wednesday, April 19
Edina Community
3:45 PM
Activity Bus
Center
Meet
Wednesday, April 26
@ Wayzata Central MS
4:30
3:15 PM
Meet
Thursday, May 4
@ Armstrong HS
3:45 PM
3:00 PM
Meet
Thursday, May 11
@ Hopkins HS
3:45 PM
3:00 PM
Team Celebration
Davanni’s Edina
3:00
Activity Bus
LAKE CONFERENCE MEET—Top Season Performers Only
Conference Meet
Tuesday, May 23
@ Wayzata HS
3:45
3:00
PLEASE NOTE—Due to weather, schedule is subject to change.
MSHSL Policies—By participating in Edina Athletics you agree to refrain at all times from the use of Alcohol,
Tobacco and Illegal Drug use. If you or someone you know is struggling with questions regarding the use of
drugs, please let one of your coaches know.
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Captains—Our Captains program is one of the most impactful parts of our VV Girls Track program. Here are a
few things the Captains would like you to remember:
• Always support your teammates at practice and cheer them on at meets.
• Bring/wear lots of layers for staying warm outside.
• Try your best.
• Track is meant to be fun so try to be social and meet new people.
• Try new events because you never know what you might be good at!
• Eat a snack before practice or a meet to fuel your workout and stay hydrated throughout the entire event.
• We (Captains) are here to help so if you have any questions about practice, meets, transportation, etc.,
don’t hesitate to ask!
Coaching Staff—As coaches, we are here to support you and partner with each of you to make this season a
successful one for all involved. Always use the “open door policy” to share comments, concerns, and
commendations.
JON BUCKLEY
LEAH ENGELKES
Head Coach
Edina High School Room #379
[email protected]
651-226-0901 (Cell)
952-848-3172 (School)
Assistant Coach
Valley View Room #214
[email protected]
952-848-3518 (School)
KELLY BOLER
EMILY LENARZ
Assistant Coach
[email protected]
320-582-2575 (Cell)
Assistant Coach
Valley View Room #253
[email protected]
952-848-3353 (School)
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