I hope athletes are taking the opportunity to relax but are also spending some time to be active. I digress...
Some things to keep in mind leading into our first meets:
1) We NEED volunteers! So far we have two volunteers for some 30 spots that need filled to make the meet run smoothly. Please consider signing up. http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0844AFAD2CA64-4920141
2) Athletes have been asked on a couple of occasions what events they would PREFER to do. Coaching staff will do their best to grant these requests, however, we work to both push the athletes our of their comfort zone to try something new and put them in the best position to do well. Everyone can run a 100 meter dash but the meet could take FOREVER if all 60+ sprinters from our team and from the other team ran the 100. Using that example, that would put 120 athletes in the 100, that would be 20 heats, each heat takes about 3-4 minutes to complete which would mean we would take an hour to an hour and twenty minutes just to complete the first event. With that said, we try to spread everyone over a few different sprint events and relays. For example, an athlete interested in the 100m who also long jumps may be asked to run the 200m, participate on a 4x100 relay, and compete in long jump. Another athlete who hurdles and is interested in the 100m may run the 100 m hurdles, the 200m hurdles, and participate on a 4x200 relay.
3) On Saturday, April 12th we will be running at the Pickerington Invitational. For now, buses will leave from Worthingway at 7:45 am and return, hopefully, before 3 pm. The top two individuals from each event along with athletes to compete in relays will be asked to participate. More details, including directions and start times will be posted to the blog a bit later this week or early next week. Coaching staff is aware of a potential conflict with band/choir/orchestra solo/ensemble competition and is working with music staff to arrange performance times to coincide with participation in the invitational. Obviously, somethings can't be avoided but coaching staff is flexible and want everyone to experience success in both events!
As always, if you have questions feel free to e-mail (jstegman@worthington.k12.oh.us).
-Coach Stegman
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