Hello Parents –

First of all, what a great weekend of competition from all of our athletes that participated in the Youth Invitational Meet this past weekend.  Each year this meet has brought out the best in our athletes and this weekend was no different.  Many personal records were set, and a good number of the athletes were able to get on the podium!

We will be hosting the Ojai Roadrunners this upcoming weekend.  Meet sign ups will be available at practices today and Wednesday.  If your athlete has been considering trying a new event, this meet or the following meet would be the time to try it – athletes cannot try a new event at the Conference Finals (more on this meet, and the VCYTC championships later).

There are only two regular season meets left in the season.  If you’d like to see where your athlete ranks in their events, check out the VCYTC Top 20 Rankings by going to the Meet Results page on the Tigres website, then click on the corresponding age category under “2018 VCYTC Top Marks”.

It’s been a great season so far!  We can’t wait to watch your athletes hit the track again this weekend!

Coach Kevin (bantams@venturatigres.org; 805-797-5774)

Hello Parents –

Just a few reminders for those that are competing in the Invitational Meet tomorrow and Sunday in Santa Clarita:

• Meet starts at 8:30 but the first events are ones in which Bantams athletes do not compete (3200 and hurdles), so no need to be there at 8;30.
• See the attached schedule of events to help gauge your arrival time – but please be conservative so your athlete has ample time to get warmed up and into staging (https://www.venturatigres.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/9th-socal-youth-invite.pdf)
• Note the open pit times for long jump, high jump, and shot put.  Athletes must start and finish those events in the prescribed times.
• There are no event stickers for this meet.
• Athletes must listen for event calls, get on the field and warmed up, and into staging when called.  Their names will be called in staging so they need to pay attention to be placed correctly.
• Contact any of the Tigre coaches at the orange Tigre tents with any questions or guidance for this weekend.
• Have a great time!

As always, contact me with any questions or concerns (805-797-5774)

Coach Kevin

Hello Parents –

Just a reminder that we will need to have meet sign-ups for this meet by this evening after practice.  Please be sure to email me (there is not an event sign-up sheet at practice) as soon as possible.  Please don’t hesitate to contact me (bantams@venturatigres.org) with any questions at all!

Coach Kevin

PS – I am currently out of town but have access to email.

Hello Parents –

Another great day of competition from your Bantam athletes! Outstanding effort from everyone and many new personal records! I hope you had a great time watching them race, jump and throw today.

Yes, we will be practicing this week (spring break).  Some coaches will be gone but others will be there.  Specialty practices will continue as well unless otherwise noted.

Please remember to email me your athletes sign-ups for next weekend’s Invitational Meet by Wednesday.  This is a pre-seeded meet so there are no late adds.

I hope everyone enjoys their Spring Break!

Coach Kevin (bantams@venturatigres.org).

Hello Parents –

Just a reminder that if your athlete has not yet signed up for Saturday’s meet with Thousand Oaks, please email me with their events by tonight.

This meet will be at Westlake High School, and is scheduled to start at 1:00PM.  If your athlete has signed up for the 4×100 relay please have them arrive by 12:30PM.

Thank you!  Looking forward to another great meet day!

Coach Kevin (797-5774; bantams@venturatigres.org)

Hello Parents!

The Southern California Youth Invitational Track Meet is quickly approaching (Saturday, April 7th and Sunday, April 8th).  This is a two day meet where your athletes are able to compete with athletes from our conference (Ventura County Youth Track and Field) and our neighboring conference (Southern California Youth Track and Field).   This is some pretty good competition at a well-run track meet taking place at a great venue (College of the Canyons) in Santa Clarita.  I hope as many of our athletes as possible are able to take advantage of this opportunity! Here’s some helpful information:

• Events span two days, with separate days for each events.  Some events can span both days, such as the 100m and the 4x100m relay.
• See attached flyer for specifics regarding which events take place on which days.
• Athletes may compete in up to two individual events (track and field) plus one relay, or one individual event plus two relays.  Over-eventing will result in disqualification for all of that athlete’s events.
• Athletes must have their event sign-ups in no later than Wednesday, April 4th.  This is a pre-seeded meet (which is one reason why it runs so smooth), so there are no late sign-ups.  No exceptions!
• Coaches are not allowed on the field – athletes must listen for the calls, get on the field & warmed up, and into staging themselves.

Please take a look at the flyer for more information.  Contact me with any questions (bantams@venturatigres.org; 805-797-5774).  I will start taking sign-ups via email after this weekend’s meet.

Hope to see you there!

Coach Kevin

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Hello Parents –

I hope everyone enjoyed Saturday’s meet at Oxnard.  It was an outstanding day for your Tigre athletes – hard work out on the track, great sportsmanship and excellent attitudes shown by everyone!  The coaches are all looking forward to this weekend’s meet with the Thousand Oaks Flyers.

Here’s some helpful information about this weekend’s meet:

• Please remind your athlete to sign up for this weekend’s meet during practice.  If they forget, please email me with their events no later than Thursday evening.
• This weekend’s meet with T.O. Flyers will be at Westlake High School (100 Lakeview Canyon Rd,
  Thousand Oaks, CA 91362).
• Start time will be at 1:00PM (website currently shows noon start time).

All the coaches are looking forward to another great day!  See you then.

As always, feel free to contact me with any questions (bantams@venturatigres.org; 805-797-5774)

Coach Kevin

Hello Parents –

Hope you’re looking forward to our meet with Oxnard tomorrow! It will start at 8:30 and will be at Oxnard High School.  A few things to remember:

• If your athlete is running the 4×100 relay, please have them there by 8:00.  The 3200’s and hurdles go fast and we need to be ready with our relay teams.
• The 1600 is right after the relays, so those athletes should be there by 8:30 to get warmed up.
• It should be a nice day tomorrow, but don’t forget sweats – and please make sure they’re labelled, and that your athletes don’t forget to take their sweatshirts/sweats home after the meet.  I had a nice little collection after last week’s meet…!
• Remember snacks, sunscreen and water – water only is allowed on the infield, no food.
• Be ready to have a great day tomorrow!

Coach Kevin

Hello Parents –

Just a reminder to send me your athlete’s events for this weekend if they have not yet signed up.  If they wish to run a relay event, please let me know by tonight.

Thanks!

Coach Kevin (bantams@venturatigres.org, 805-797-5774)

Hello Parents –

Due to the continued forecast of rain today into this afternoon and evening, practice for today (Wednesday, 3/21) will be cancelled.

If your athlete was not yet able to sign up for their events for this weekend’s meet at Oxnard, please contact me with their events as soon as possible.

Thank you!

Coach Kevin (805-797-5774, bantams@venturatigres.org)