Archer Track

Code of Conduct - Print - Sign - Return	Last Changed 2012-02-22

Code of Conduct - GCPS.doc

Pay Your Track Dues Online with Paypal!!!

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2012-02-21

Tigerthon Entry - Pay with Paypal

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2012-02-21

Tigerthon - After March 31st, 2012 Late Entry

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2012-02-21

Track Schedule

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2012-02-21

2012 Track & Field Calendar

2/23/12 Grayson All Comers Grayson

2/25/12 Bartow-Jenkins Invitational (@ Central Gwinnett HS) Central

3/01/12 Mill Creek 9th and 10th Grade Invitational Mill Creek

3/02/12 Dacula Classic Dacula

3/07/12 Central Tri-Meet (CGHS, Clarke Central, Archer) Central

3/10/12 Grayson HS Invitational Grayson

3/13/12 Archer Tigers Invitational HOME

3/15/12 JV FAT All Comers Parkview

3/22/12 Whitley Freshmen Invitational Parkview

3/24/12 Gwinnett County Championships (Field & Running Prelims) Mill Creek

3/26/12 Gwinnett County Championships (Running Finals) Mill Creek

4/11/12 Region 8 JV Invitational Brookwood

4/11/12 Varsity Tri Meet at Collins Hill Collins Hill

4/14/12 Tigerthon � Youth Track Meet HOME

4/18/12 Region 8 Championships (Field Events & Running Prelims) Parkview

4/19/12 Region 8 Championships (Running Finals) Grayson

4/28/12 GHSA Sectional Championships Tift County

5/03-05/12 Girls State Track & Field Championships Albany, Ga

5/10-12/12 Boys State Track & Field Championships Jefferson, Ga

Saturday Meets will start at 9:00am. Bus departure and arrival times TBA

Weekday meets will start around 3:30pm. We will catch buses immediately after school.

-Field Events and distance events are first-

IMPORTANT FORMS

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2012-02-21

2012 Fence Signs (Track & Field)

2012 Track Info.doc

Track Spikes

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2012-01-23

Track Spikes Buying Guide

There are eight basic types of Track Shoes:

� Sprint spikes - Made for 100m to 400m sprints. They usually have no heel, very lightweight, and either a flexible, or stiff spike plate.

� Hurdling - 100m, 110HH, and 400H. Most hurdlers either use a flexible sprint spike or a middle distance spike because they have a small cushioned heel.

� Middle Distance - 800m to Mile. These shoes usually have a small cushioned heel and a small forefoot spike plate. They have a smaller footprint than distance spikes.

� Distance - 3000m to 10,000m. These spikes usually have fewer spikes in them and smaller spike plates but a full length cushioning. The elite level spikes have very little anything to reduce weight. Steeplechasers also use a distance spike.

� Pole Vault/Long Jump/Triple Jump - These spikes have a thin, full length midsole for cushioning and stability when planting. TJ shoes usually have a different heel since they have to handle the 3 plants of a triple jump. Pole vault shoes are generally labeled as either LJ or TJ since they have similar takeoff requirements.

� High Jump - These spikes have rear foot spikes as well as forefoot. They are designed to allow a firm plant for the takeoff foot. The Asics shoe is designed for right-approached jumpers only.

� Throw - Shot/Discus - Two types of shoes are made, glide shoes and spin shoes. Some brands just have one choice, some separate them like Nike (SD and rotational) and Adidas (hammer/discus and shot-put). Glide shoes usually have a textured bottom for grip. Rotational shoes have a smoother bottom for better spin.

� Multi-Purpose - these are low end middle distance spikes that have a full length midsole and a generic spike plate. They are meant for athletes that want an everyday spike to wear in practice. They can be used for almost any event except throws

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2012-01-10

2012 ARCHER TRACK & FIELD

Welcome to the start of another great Archer �Tiger� Track & Field season. Our goal is to help build student athletes that will perform at an optimal level in class, at home, and on the track.

Booster Club

Parents are encouraged and expected to join the Archer Track & Field Booster Club, Inc. Dues are $250.00 � This includes new uniform, new sweat suit, T-shirt, meet entry fees, website maintenance, transportation fees and subsidize the year end banquet. Dues can be paid in 2 installments. See dates below for due date on installments.

Dues can be paid online at http://www.archertrack.com(WILL BE ADDED SOON) or by check/cash to Coach Lane or Coach Hale.

Athletes planning to participate in track should also plan to complete the Archer Track & Field Contact form located online at http://gcps-brianlane.onmycalendar.com

Important Dates

Pre-season conditioning:                            Wednesday, January 5^th at 2:45pm

Parents Meeting:                                         Tuesday, January 17th at 6:00pm

Official Start of 2012 Season:                     Monday, January 23rd at 2:45pm.

Dues � 1^st installment of $150:                  Monday, January 30^th

Dues � 2^nd installment of $100:                   Friday, February 24^th

Raffle money/tickets due:                           Friday, February 24^th

Fundraisers

This year, we will be holding a raffle to help off-set each athlete�s Track dues. Every athlete will receive 30 raffle tickets, priced at $5.00 each that they are expected to sell. We will be raffling the following items:

�         Ipad        -         $250 Gas card            -        $250 Visa card

Raffle drawing will be held at the first Archer Home meet on March 13^th. There will also be prize for top-seller. We encourage each athlete to sell more than 30 in order to raise money for season expenses.
In addition to raffle, athletes can also sell a Sponsor Board to assist with dues. Each board is $100 and will be displayed on Archer track during the Spring season. Please see Coach Lane for additional information to give to Sponsors.

Shoes

All athletes are REQUIRED to have some type of running/cross-training shoes for practice. Brand is not important, neither is color. No high-tops or flat-soled casual shoes allowed for practice! The competition shoes you will, need will depend on your event. We will offer the option to purchase spikes in January at a discounted rate through Lee Sports.

Practice

Practice will begin at 2:45pm on the track every day once the season begins. Depending on your workout, you should be done no later than 5 pm every day. You will need to make sure you have a ride and don�t have to wait around for a long time. The only weather that affects practice is lightning; we will run in the rain. You should plan accordingly to have appropriate practice clothes and any changes needed. We practice EVERYDAY- If you have a job, it should not interfere with your practice OR your meets.

Physicals

Every athlete must have a current physical on file to participate in pre-season conditioning, practice and meets. If you do not have one on file, get one as soon as possible.

Missed Practice Policies

You are not to miss practice for any reason other than an emergency. You must contact your event coach(es) personally if you cannot make practice. Academics take precedence over practice, but the expectation is that you will make up your missed time with your coach(es): Accountability details will follow.

Parental Involvement

In short, there is a lot that needs to be done throughout the season that will depend on parental involvement. We are hosting a meet in March, and planning to host a Youth Meet this season as well. Thank you in advance for committing to make our program successful. More info to come on how you can be involved this season.