Dear FRMS Track and Field Parents:
April 18, 2016
We are very excited to work with your son/daughter on the 2016 Falcon Ridge Track and Field Team. In
order to start our season off well, we would like to inform you about our practice and meet schedules, as
well as some requirements for participating on the Track and Field Team.
First of all, we will practice everyday from 3:15 until 4:45. Remember, there are no activity buses, so
each child will need a ride home after practice.
Each team member is required to be at practice every day. If your son/daughter needs to miss a
practice, please email one of us or send a note explaining the reason for the absence. In order for the
team and the individual to be the very best they can, maximum participation is needed.
Each team member will be issued a jersey for meet days. It will be your son/daughter’s responsibility to
keep this clean and return it at the end of the season. Your son or daughter will need to provide his/her
own practice shirt and shorts everyday. He/she will also need comfortable running shoes to wear for
practice and meets. Many times, the meets and practices will proceed rain (or snow) or shine. It is
important that the athletes have appropriate attire.
Each day during practice, we will stretch and run as an entire team. We will divide our practice between
short distance running, long distance running and field events. Some days, our long runs will take us off of
school grounds. This is a very important part of our training, and of course, safety of each team member
is our number one concern. Before going on any long distance run, we will always discuss our route and
review the safety rules regarding running off campus:
1. Run with a partner or a group at all times.
2. Stay on paths or sidewalks whenever possible.
3. At intersections, always stop and give right away to all passing cars.
4. When running on back streets with no sidewalks, run single-file on the left side of the street.
The meet schedule is included in this packet. Our first meet will be W ednesday, April 27 th at Apple
Valley High School). For each meet, the team will ride a bus to and from the host high school track. If
you wish to drive your own child home from the meet, you will be asked to check him/her out with the
coaches before you leave. Each meet starts at 4:00 and lasts approximately 90 minutes.
Our philosophy at Falcon Ridge Middle School is that schoolwork is the first priority for our student
athletes. Please encourage your son/daughter to budget his/her time so school work does not suffer
during the season.
We are glad to have the opportunity to work with your son/daughter this spring, and we look forward to
seeing you at our meets during the season. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to
email us or leave a voice mail. Thank you,
Chris Calhoon
chris.calhoon@district196.org
(651) 683-8566, ext. 2012.
Drew Riley
drew.riley@district196.org
(651) 683-8566, ext. 95313.
EMERGENCY INFORMATION:
Please fill out the following information and return it with your son or daughter by
Wednesday 4/20/16. Thank you!
Student Name__________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Name____________________________________________
Home Phone # _________________________________________
Parent Cell Phone(s) # _______________________________________
Parent E-mail (Please write clearly.)
1.
2.___________________________________________
Relative or Neighbor Name_________________________________________
Relative or Neighbor Phone # ______________________________________
Does your child have any medical conditions or allergies that you would like us to
be aware of?