2019 BCMS Information Coaches: Staff coach: Sarah MacLachlan [email protected] Volunteer coaches: Dan Hinterman, Travis O’Keefe

Season start and end: Monday, April 8 – Wednesday, May 29 (see calendar)

Practice time: 2:50-5:00, Monday – Friday If you need to leave before 5:00 for other practices or other scheduled activities, please let a coach know.

Practice location: Bullock Creek High School - You will need a permanent bus pass that will allow you to get off the bus at the high school. Have your parent fill out the bus pass form in the paperwork packet and turn it in to the office. - You will change in the high school locker room. Bring your bags to the youth building with you. DO NOT leave anything in the locker room. - You will need to be picked up in front of the high school at 5:00. You may not enter the high school or wander the school grounds.

Required paperwork: Turn these items from the paperwork packet in to Mrs. McCaffrey in the office as soon as possible. - Current sports physical. If you played a BCMS sport this year, you are all set. You can get physical forms from the office or from your doctor. - Emergency form - Co-curricular policy - Concussion form - NON-REFUNDABLE $80/$40 pay-to-play fee and form ($20 for 6th graders) (checks payable to BCMS) - Permanent bus pass request

Remind.com Parents are required to sign Remind.com to receive quick reminders and announcements from the coaches. Runners who have a phone should also sign up. Text @19bctrack to 81010 or go to to rmd.at/19bctrack to join.

Team information/schedule changes/cancellations The coaches will send out weekly announcements via e-mail. However, last minute schedule changes and cancellations will be communicated as soon as possible via Remind.com.

Dual-sport athletes: You may participate in track if you play other sports like soccer, softball, or as long as you can attend MOST track practices and meets. If you are going to be absent for another sport, IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO MAKE SURE YOUR ABSENCES GET ENTERED INTO THE ABSENCE DOCUMENT AHEAD OF TIME.

6 th Graders For the first time, the Tri-Valley Conference is allowing 6th graders to complete in track, but ONLY if a team has fewer than 25 7th/8th grade boys and girls each. Coaches will not be allowed to bench a 7th or 8th grader in favor of a 6th grader. Our team numbers are typically above 25 boys and girls each, so we anticipate that our 6th graders will not be allowed to compete at TVC meets.

However, we would like to invite serious 6th graders to practice with us and learn all about track and field. Sixth grade runners will need to turn in the same paperwork, follow the same team expectations, and attend all practices. However, 6th graders will have a reduced fee of $20 instead of the standard $80/$40. Sixth grade runners will not receive a uniform.

At the end of the season, 6th graders will be able to participate in our intersquad meet on Thursday, May 23.

Sixth graders who are disruptive to practice or refuse to make an effort will be asked to leave the team.

Required items for practice: - Running/athletic clothes (no jeans, pajama pants, street ) - Sweats/warm-ups (tops and bottoms required every day for all possible weather) - Supportive/athletic undergarments - Running shoes and socks - LARGE reusable water bottle WITH YOUR NAME ON IT (ABSOLUTELY REQUIRED EVERY DAY) - Healthy pre-practice snack - Failure to dress properly for practice will result in an unexcused absence

Attendance: You are excused from practice if you were not at school that day. If you were at school that day, then you are expected to be at practice. If you have two unexcused practices, you will not be able to participate in the next meet. If you have three or more unexcused practices, you may be dismissed from the team.

We will keep track of excused absences on a shared Google Doc. We will e-mail this to all parents and athletes at the beginning of the season. If you need to miss practice or a meet for an appointment or other conflict, YOU OR A PARENT MUST ENTER YOUR ABSENCE INTO THE ABSENCE DOCUMENT BEFORE PRACTICE STARTS. DO NOT just tell a coach. DO NOT send a friend to tell the coach that you are going to miss practice.

If you are late to school or absent on the day of a meet, you MAY NOT COMPETE at the meet unless you have a doctor’s note. This is a strict office rule.

Practice expectations: - Arrive to practice on time and prepared. - Dress for all types of weather. Bring a sweatshirt and pants EVERY DAY. - Go to the bathroom, FILL YOUR WATER BOTTLE , and eat your snack BEFORE you head for the track. - DO NOT TALK while coaches are giving instructions. - Absolutely no swearing or inappropriate language at any time or place - WATCH OUT FOR OTHER RUNNERS WHENEVER ON THE TRACK. Most high school runners are bigger and faster than you are, so get out of their way. - No cell phones out during practice unless you are contacting your parents or using it as a timer. - Be respectful to all coaches, teammates, and equipment. - Always give your best effort and complete the entire workout. - Report serious injuries to your coach. - Do not create drama at practice. - Encourage your teammates. - Keep negative comments to yourself. - Do not leave the track area without telling your coach. - Put all equipment back in its proper location. - Clean up all trash and belongings when you leave.

Academics: Athletes will need to maintain passing grades in four out of six classes in order to be a part of the track and field team. The office will check your grades throughout the season on FRIDAYS. If you are failing more than two classes, you will be suspended from the team until you can show proof of passing.

Uniforms: You will be issued a team jersey and shorts. You are required to wear these to compete in meets. You are allowed to wear undershirts or leggings/tights under your uniform. THESE SHOULD BE A SOLID, NON-DISTRACTING COLOR LIKE BLACK or WHITE.

Please do not wear jewelry, watches, sunglasses, or hats during events.

Shoes: You running shoes should be designed for running and be fairly new. Worn out shoes or shoes designed for other sports can cause injury. You can learn more about which running shoes are best for you by visiting the Runners store on the corner of Wackerly and Jefferson in Midland.

Spikes: You are not required to have track spikes for meets. However, if you are serious, competitive athlete who plans to stick with track for a few years, you should look into purchasing track spikes. Track spikes are for competing at meets and for time trials. DO NOT wear them at practice unless requested by a coach. If you are a casual athlete or do not plan to run track in the future, you do not need spikes.

Injuries: You can expect to be sore after the practices or difficult workouts, especially if you have not been active during the winter. Soreness does not count as an injury and you should still practice. However, you should report any long-term sharp or extreme pain that is affecting your running stride. If the pain persists for several days, you should make plans to see a doctor or trainer on your own. The middle school team does not have access to an athletic trainer.

If you are injured, it is your responsibility to take care of your injuries (ice, stretching, pain reliever, etc.). If you are unable to run, it is very important that you continue to stay active with ab work, stretching, , biking, etc. You will also be expected to help out the coaches as needed.

Use your best judgment when it comes to illness. You are expected to practice if you have a minor headache, minor stomachache, minor cramps, or a minor cold. You should not come to practice if you have a migraine, vomiting, fever, or major intestinal distress.

Number of events: Middle school track athletes can enter a maximum of three events per meet. You may not enter running events that are back-to-back in the order of events unless there are special circumstances.

Be willing to try new events or events that might not be your first choice if it is needed for the team. We will do our best to put you in events you want, but it is also important to make sure we do what is best to score points for our team.

Types of meets: All eligible, healthy 7th and 8th grade runners are guaranteed participation in our four double-dual TVC meets. At double-dual meets, everyone can compete in up to three events. We will compete against two other TVC schools at double-dual meets.

For Invitationals, we are limited to the “A” relay teams and a limited number of the top athletes per individual event. In an invitational, you might only participate in one or two events so we can take as many athletes at possible. Invitationals may have anywhere from 4-20 different teams from around the area. Athletes can earn medals for top finishes and the top teams will receive trophies.

For the TVC Championships, we are limited to the “A” relay teams and two of the top athletes per individual event. In a championship meet, you might only participate in one or two events so we can take as many athletes as possible. The TVC Championships will have 8-10 TVC teams. Athletes can earn medals for top finishes.

The Intersquad meet will be a fun, relaxed meet at home against your own teammates. Athletes will be split at random into two different teams. Everyone 6th-8th can participate. Stay tuned for more fun details!

For the Megastar meet, you must rank in the top 16 individual times or the top 12 relays out of 70+ teams across the state. It is very tough to qualify for the Megastar meet. The coaches will share rankings throughout the season. Top athletes at the Megastar meet can earn medals.

What to pack for meets: - Uniform (you will change at the middle school before the bus leaves) - Undershirts/leggings/tights as needed (preferably black) - Supportive/athletic undergarments - Sweats/warm-ups (Tops and bottoms required in case of all weather situations. If you do not have track apparel, try to wear something in school colors. No jeans or pajama pants.) - Running shoes/spikes and socks (solid color socks, preferably black or white) - Extra layers of clothes or blankets if cold - Rain gear, extra clothes or shoes if rainy - LARGE reusable water bottle WITH YOUR NAME ON IT (IMPORTANT! Fill it before getting on the bus) - Sunscreen if sunny - Lots of healthy snacks and meals (YOU WILL BE MISSING SUPPER AND YOU WILL GET HUNGRY!) No junk food, candy, or pop until you are done racing (or not at all) - Homework, books, electronics, quiet games for bus or down time - Money for concession stand (optional)

Meet expectations: - Change into your uniform quickly after school and meet by the office for attendance. - Go to the bathroom and fill your water bottle before you get on the bus. - Ride the bus quietly and stay in your seats. - Electronics on the bus must be on silent and content must be school appropriate. - Electronics must be put away during the meet unless you are contacting your parents, checking the order of events, or taking pictures of the meet. - Know the order of events. Keep a list in your bag or on your phone. - Listen carefully for your event calls: - 1st call: Start warming up for your event. Find your relay team if in a relay. - 2nd call: You should be actively warming up. Start moving toward the starting line. - 3rd call: Report to starting line for check-in. Take off sweats. - If you need to leave your field event for a running event, you must tell the official where you are going before you leave. Report immediately back to your field event when you are finished running and check back in with the official. - Respect all athletes, coaches, and officials, especially from other schools. - Absolutely no swearing or inappropriate language. - Report poor sportsmanship from any athlete to your coach immediately. Do not respond with more poor sportsmanship. - Report serious injuries to your coach. - Stay away from the starting line unless you are competing. - Don’t cross the track while races are in action. - Keep parents and non-track friends off the infield. - Sit down immediately on the infield if you hear “Down on the infield” so the officials can see across the track. - Cheer for your teammates during their events. - Keep negative comments to yourself. - Do not cause drama at meets. - Put all equipment back where it belongs after use. - Do not play catch, chase each other around, do gymnastics, or be loud and obnoxious during the meet. - Pick up all trash. - Help set up and move hurdles when needed. - If you use chalk for your field event, do not draw or doodle all over the track. - Check out with your coach if you are not riding the bus home from an away meet.

Meet Admission Parents and other spectators should expect to pay admission at the gate for meets.

High School Home Meets The high school team has home meets on Wed., April 17 and Wed., April 24. On these days, middle school track will end at 4:00. Middle school athletes are encouraged to stay and watch the meet and help out as needed.

Athletic.net Runners and parents can view schedules and statistics at Athletic.net. Search your name or your team name and you can see your individual statistics and meet results.

Sports Boosters Concession Stand The Bullock Creek Sports Boosters have been very generous in providing equipment for our track and field program. In return, the Sports Boosters ask ALL BC sports families volunteer to fill concession stand spots during games and meets. ALL BC sports families are asked sign up for two spots. Concession workers must be high school age or older. If you would prefer not to work at the concession stand, you can buy out your shifts and the money will be used to hire high school student workers. Go to Signup.com/go/bcJxqwT to sign up. Please contact Lori Mathis at [email protected] with any questions.

Parent Checklist

_____ Read the information packet carefully. E-mail a coach with any questions.

_____ Have your runner read the information packet carefully.

_____ Fill out all paperwork from the paperwork packet and return to the office. Clip or staple all paperwork together for turn in. ____ Current sports physical if not on record already (from 2018-2019 school year) ____ Emergency form ____ Co-curricular policy ____ Concussion form ____ Pay-to-play form ____ Pay-to-play payment ($20 for 6th graders) ____ Permanent bus pass request

_____ Sign up for Remind.com for announcements and reminders (REQUIRED). Text @19bctrack to 81010 to join or go to rmd.at/19bctrack. If you runner has a phone, have them sign up too.

_____ Make sure your runner has the following items: ____ Running/athletic clothes and socks ____ Sweats/warm-ups (for ALL practices and meets) ____ Supportive/athletic undergarments ____ Running shoes in good condition ____ Track spikes (optional) ____ LARGE reusable water bottle WITH NAME ON IT (IMPORTANT! REQUIRED!) ____ Supply of healthy pre-practice snacks and snacks/meals for meets ____ Base layers for under uniform, preferably black or white (optional)

_____ Plan to attend the parent meeting after practice on Monday, April 8. If you can’t attend, e- mail a coach with any questions.

_____ Go to Signup.com/go/bcJxqwT and sign up for or buy out two concession stand shifts. This is asked of ALL BC athlete families. Do this as soon as possible.

_____ Remember to enter absences ahead of time on the Absences Doc. This will be e-mailed to parents and runners at the beginning of the season.

_____ Take a picture of the order of events with your phone for future reference. If you runner has a phone, have them take a picture too.

2019 Middle School Order of Events

Athletes and parents: Please keep a copy of this list in your bag or take a picture of it with your phone.

Field event order: Girls and pole vault first Boys , first

Running events (girls run first in 2019):

1. 3200 meter run (8 laps/2 miles) 2. 55 meter low hurdles 3. 4 x 200 (800m) relay (4 runners, ½ lap each) 4. 800 meter run (2 laps, ½ mile) 5. 1600 meter run (1 mile) 6. 100 meter dash ( ¼ lap, one football field length) 7. 400 meter dash (1 lap, ¼ mile) 8. 4 x 800 (3200 m) relay (4 runners, 2 laps/½ mile each) 9. 70 meter dash 10. 200 meter hurdles (½ lap) 11. 200 meter dash (½ lap) 12. 4 x 400 (1600 m) relay (4 runners, 1 lap/¼ mile each) 13. 4 x 100 (400 m) relay (4 runners, ¼ lap each)

Track Meet Scoring Guide

Most of our meets have three teams that compete against each other. However, the meet is scored as three separate meets. This is called a double-dual meet.

Team 1 vs. Team 2 Team 2 vs. Team 3 Team 1 vs. Team 3

In double-dual meets, points are awarded as follows:

Individual events: 1st place – 5 points 2nd place – 3 points 3rd place – 1 point Relays: 1st place – 5 points

In double-dual meets, you can score points for your team even if you don’t place in the top three. It is very important to try to place as high as you can even if you’re not in the top three.

Example – 1600 meter run:

Order of finish: 1. Team 2 2. Team 1 3. Team 3 4. Team 1 5. Team 3 6. Team 2

Scoring:

Team 1 vs. Team 2 Team 2 vs. Team 3 Team 1 vs. Team 3

1st – Team 2 – 5 pts. 1st – Team 2 – 5 pts. 1st – Team 1 – 5 pts. 2nd – Team 1 – 3 pts. 2nd – Team 3 – 3 pts. 2nd – Team 3 – 3 pts. 3rd – Team 1 – 1 pt. 3rd – Team 3 – 1 pt. 3rd – Team 1 – 1 pt.

Team 2 – 5 pts. Team 2 – 5 pts. Team 1 – 6 pts. Team 1 – 4 pts. Team 3 – 4 pts. Team 3 – 3 pts.

At larger championship meets or invitationals, all schools are scored directly against each another, with points awarded in patterns such as 10-8-6-4-2-1.

*** Schedule is TENTATIVE at this time. Please be alert for schedule and location changes depending on the weather, meet conflicts, etc. We will send out an updated calendar at the beginning of the official season. Be sure to watch your e-mail and sign up for Remind for last minute changes. ***

Sun. Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri. Sat. 31 1 2 3 4 5 6

Spring Break Spring Break Optional Optional Optional Challenge! Challenge! Conditioning Conditioning Conditioning @ BCHS @ BCHS @ BCHS 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Practice Practice Practice BCMS DANCE Practice APRIL BCHS BCHS BCHS Optional BCHS 2:50-5:00 2:50-5:00 2:50-5:00 Practice 2:50-5:00 PARENT MEETING 2:50-5:00 AFTER PRACTICE 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Practice Practice Practice HALF DAY NO BCHS BCHS BCHS NO PRACTICE SCHOOL 2:50-5:00 2:50-5:00 2:50-4:00 NO High School PRACTICE Home Meet 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Practice Practice Practice BC/CARROLL. Practice BCHS BCHS BCHS @ HEMLOCK BCHS 2:50-5:00 2:50-5:00 2:50-4:00 *NO BUS – PARENT 2:50-5:00 High School DRIVERS NEEDED* Home Meet (ALL 7th-8th RUNNERS) 4:00-7:30 28 29 30 1 2 3 4 Practice ALMA/BP @ Practice PINCONNING Practice BCHS BC (HOME) BCHS INVITE BCHS 2:50-5:00 (ALL 7th-8th 2:50-5:00 More info TBA 2:50-5:00 RUNNERS) 4:00-7:30 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Practice BC/ITHACA @ Practice CARO INVITE Practice BCHS ST. LOUIS BCHS 4:00-7:30 BCHS th th (“A” relays and

MAY 2:50-5:00 (ALL 7 -8 2:50-5:00 2:50-5:00 RUNNERS) 2-3 per ind. event) 4:00-7:30 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Practice BC/PINNY @ Practice Practice Half day BCHS STANDISH BCHS BCHS No practice 2:50-5:00 *BAND 2:50-5:00 2:50-5:00 CONCERT* (ALL 7th-8th RUNNERS) 4:00-7:30 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Practice TVC Practice INTERSQUAD *Practice BCHS CHAMPS BCHS MEET @ BCHS BCHS @ OVID-ELSIE 3:00-6:30 2:50-5:00 2:50-5:00 th 2:50-5:00 (“A” relays and 2 (ALL 6 -8th per ind. event) RUNNERS)

26 27 28 29 30 31 1 *Practice *Practice MEGA-STAR BCHS BCHS MEET @ 2:50-5:00 2:50-5:00 SHEPHERD (Qualifiers Only)

* Required for runners who qualify for Mega-Star meet. Optional for all other runners. Team pictures and end-of-season celebration TBA

Pre-season Conditioning

You are invited to participate in optional pre-season condition starting on Monday, March 11.

Conditioning will be from 2:40-4:00 at BCMS.

Conditioning will move to the BCHS track after spring break, depending on the weather.

Conditioning will focus on running form, endurance, speed, strength, agility, and core work.

Change into your running clothes and shoes after school and meet in the gym.

You should have a physical on file to participate in conditioning.

You MUST bring a LARGE water bottle with YOUR NAME ON IT. Fill it before conditioning starts.

You should eat a healthy snack before practice starts.

You are not required to come to conditioning. Come when you can.

Conditioning dates:

March

S M T W Th F S 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Conditioning Conditioning Conditioning Conditioning @ BCMS @ BCMS @ BCMS @ BCMS

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Conditioning Conditioning Conditioning Conditioning Spring Break @ BCMS @ BCMS @ BCMS @ BCMS Challenge

24 25 2 6 27 28 29 30 Spring Break Spring Break Spring Break Spring Break Spring Break Spring Break Spring Break Challenge Challenge Challenge Challenge Challenge Challenge Challenge

31 1 2 3 4 5 6 Spring Break Spring Break Conditioning Conditioning Conditioning Challenge Challenge @ BCHS @ BCHS @ BCHS

Official first day of required practice: Monday, April 8

Spring Break Challenge

1. Complete at least five days of the challenge 2. Have a parent initial each day 3. Bring this completed form to the first day of practice (4/8) 4. Get a treat during the first week of practice!

Name ______

Sat., Mar. 23 Sun., Mar. 24 Mon., Mar. 25 Tues., Mar. 26 Wed., Mar. 27

Run Run Run Run Run 10-15 min. 10-15 min. 10-15 min. 10-15 min. 10-15 min. Abs Abs Abs Abs Abs 5-10 min. 5-10 min. 5-10 min. 5-10 min. 5-10 min.

Date ______Date ______Date ______Date ______Date ______Initials ______Initials ______Initials ______Initials ______Initials ______

Thurs., Mar. 28 Fri., Mar. 29 Sat., Mar. 30 Sun., Mar. 31 Mon., Apr. 1

Run Run Run Run Run 10-15 min. 10-15 min. 10-15 min. 10-15 min. 10-15 min. Abs Abs Abs Abs Abs 5-10 min. 5-10 min. 5-10 min. 5-10 min. 5-10 min.

Date ______Date ______Date ______Date ______Date ______Initials ______Initials ______Initials ______Initials ______Initials ______

* Running and abs can be completed continuously or in segments * Be sure to warm up, stretch, and cool down properly * The times listed above are just a minimum. Feel free to do more!

Bonus! Record any other physical activity below (swimming, biking, etc.)! Write the date, the activity, and the amount of time.

BOYS BCMS TRACK AND FIELD RECORDS

Shot Put 2017 Aidan Nestle 41’ 7.5”

Long Jump 2017 Josh Ecklebarger 17’ 9.25”

High Jump 2017 Cameron Nasrey 5’ 2”

Pole Vault 2017 Kaleb Sturgeon 9’ 9”

3200M Run 2014 Brennan Mudd 11:19.31

55M Hurdles 2018 Gerrit Barth 9.28

800M Relay 2017 Kyle Crawford, Kaleb Sturgeon, 1:43.09 Aidan Nestle, Kody Simmons

800M Run 2017 Kaleb Sturgeon 2:21.01

1600M Run 2017 Cameron Nasrey 5:21.8

100M Dash 2017 Josh Ecklebarger 11.91

400M Dash 2017 Kody Simmons 57.21

3200M Relay 2017 Tanner Edwards, Drew Nestle, 10:18.52 Ezekiel Paquet, Elijah Carey

70M Dash 2017 Josh Ecklebarger 8.57

200M Hurdles 2016 Max Griese 28.85

200M Dash 2003 Chris Kloha 25.25(h)

1600M Relay 2017 Cameron Nasrey, Isaiah Butcher 4:09.28 Eli Carey, Kody Simmons

Updated June 2018 No team from 2005-2013

GIRLS BCMS TRACK AND FIELD RECORDS

Shot Put 2002 Ronlea Peterson 32’ 6”

Long Jump 2017 Lauren Bradford 15’ 8.5”

High Jump 2018 Haley Johnson 4’ 6”

Pole Vault 2017 Sydney Kutzke 7’ 3”

3200M Run 2003 Kara Moser 13:46.0

55M Hurdles 2004 Samantha Roberts 9.63(h)

800M Relay 2017 Sakina Ouda, Allie Young, 2:01.17 Raylee Kiessel, Carolina Kern 800M Run 2017 Nuru Ouda 2:42.5

1600M Run 2017 Rita Gorsuch 6:36.3

100M Dash 2004 Rakema Lee 13.27(h)

400M Dash 2004 Rakema Lee 1:07.3(h)

3200M Relay 2017 Nuru Ouda, Jordan Danna, 12:07.05 Rachel Tilmann, Sydney Kutzke 70M Dash 2016 Lauren Bradford 9.24

200M Hurdles 2018 Raylee Kiessel 31.95

200M Dash 2004 Rakema Lee 28.48(h)

1600M Relay 2004 Laura Lauer, Brittany O’Hora, 4:37.94(h) Jessica Wiggins, Rachel Church 400M Relay 2017 Lexie Hartnagle, Ella Gaffke, 55.1 Addison Buda, Lauren Bradford Updated June 2018 No team from 2005-2013