GREMLINS TEAM PAGE (8U)

Hey 8u families!

Our first meet is tomorrow! And Im sure you have quetsions especially if this is your athletes first time in Tigres.  Ill try answer them all in FAQ style here:

Will there still be a meet if it rains?

Yes! See you tomorrow rain or shine. Because rain is forecasted please make sure to bring your athlete with an extra pair of clothes, and an extra jacket.

What time should we be there?

If your athlete is doing the long-jump (which most everyone is), please be there promptly at 7:55am. Practice jumps will happen starting at 8am.

Does my athlete need to stay the whole meet?

No! As soon as your athlete is finished with their event(s) you are free to take them home.

Can I come in the infield to take pictures and cheer them on

Sorry no.  Only coaches, athletes, and parent volunteers will be allowed on the field/track.

See you all tomorrow! Looking forward to a great practice meet

– Coach Scott

Hey there 8u families!

We had a wonderful second practice today with the weather in a far better place than last week.  We’re expecting clear skies for the rest of this week and the next! Some quick things for you:

Things to ask your kid: (Things we are learning at practice that you can ask them about!)

1. How many meters is it 1 lap around the track (Answer: 400 meters)
2. Why is it important to run Turtle speed, aka not running as fast as you can (Answer: When we run at slower speeds, we can run farther distances without stopping)
3. What field event did you learn how to do today (Answer: Long jump)

Things to remember: 

• Jackets: While most kids are running pretty warm through practice, it can get pretty chilly starting at 5pm.  Make sure your kids bring a jacket in these cooler days for the beginning and end of practice.
• Water bottles: Each athlete should have a good water bottle (with their name on it) for each practice

Hope to see you and your athletes this coming Thursday at practice!

Coach Scott

Hey Parents!

We had a fun and rainy first practice this past tuesday.  We kept the day a bit more light because of the rain and missing members – but the next time I will see you all is this coming Tuesday, February 13th.

Practice is cancelled for tomorrow, Feb 8th.

The track is being used for a high school CIF soccer game, so we will not have a track to practice on.  Thanks! As always – get in touch at 8u@venturatigres.org if you need anything.

Hello Gremlin Parents,

We did the end-of-the-year picnic yesterday and handed out awards and gifts. For those who are unable to make it, we will be practicing for the super varsity meet on Tuesday (5/9) and Thursday (5/11) of this week from 4:30 to 5:30. Please come by and pick up your child’s package.

Thanks,

Mike

805-320-3421

Hello 8U Families,

Based on this season’s results we have several athletes who have qualified for the VCYTC Varsity Finals.

Congratulations to them on their achievement!

Girls
4x100m Relay: Marina Brickey, Chloe Hathaway, Lila Torres, and Kayla Weber
100m- Kayla Weber, Evie Bart, and Marina Brickey
200m- Marina Brickey and Makena Madden
400m- Kayla Weber, Marina Brickey, and Chloe Hathaway.
800m-Lila Torres
1600m- Kayla Weber and Grace Biller
Long Jump- Genevieve Hauer and Marina Brickey

Boys
4x100m Relay: Jayden De Kroon, Gideon Rosenberg, Nash Newman, and Austin Bell
Long Jump- Jayden De Kroon.

The varsity meet will be held at Moorpark High School on Saturday May 6th, 2023.

Thanks,

Coach Mike

Hi 8U Families,

Saturday is the last meet of the season for many of our 8U athletes. For our family, the season always feels slow at the beginning and then it’s over before we know it. The last meet is bittersweet- while I’m sure everyone will be happy to have their Saturdays back, there is also sadness to say goodbye to track and all the positive energy and competition that comes with it. I hope all of your kids had a great experience and will sign up again next year.

I want to let you know that I will not be there on Saturday because I have to be out of town. Coaches Whitney, Chris D., Chris K., and Charne will be there to take the lead.

The JV finals are open to all athletes. We will have sign up sheets at practice today and on Thursday. In order to participate in an event in the JV finals the athlete needs to:

1) have participated in that event at least once during the regular season (except for relays, an athlete need not have competed in a relay during the regular season to compete in a relay at JV.

2) have NOT qualified for that event in the Varsity Finals. If an athlete qualifies for an event at the Varsity Finals, they can NOT participate in that event at the JV finals. Also, the same event limit for the JV meet applies (maximum of 4 events- a maximum of 3 running events plus long jump).

In terms of logistics for next Saturday, the meet start time is at 8:30. Like last week, I ask you to please get your athletes to the stands at Fillmore by 7:45 so we can get the long jump started as soon as possible. Most of the kids participate in long jump and that event alone can slow down the entire meet so we appreciate your help getting this going first thing in the morning.

I also wanted to let you know that the Junior Varsity meet involves 5 conference teams so it will be a very long day. Please plan accordingly by bringing lots of food and water and applying sunscreen. Also, because there are so many athletes participating, they will be waiting in the stands for their events rather than hanging out in the field. Please help the coaches by knowing what event your child is doing and listening for the call for that event.

Also, I look forward to celebrating with your families at the end of season picnic on Sunday, May 7 from 12:00-3:00 pm at Buena High School.

Please text me if you have any questions, and thanks again for your support in making this a great season.

Finally,

Coach Mike

805-320-3421

!!! Quick update, please arrive at 7:45am tomorrow.

Hi 8U Families and Athletes,

Tomorrow, Saturday, 4/22 is our last regular season meet against the Oxnard Stars.

• Our meet is at Oxnard High School this Saturday. April 22nd.
• The arrival time of 7:45 is incredibly important for athletes doing long jump and 4×100 relay. The early time allows us to warm them up and get as many jumps as possible before the relays start.
• We will meet at the Gremlin tent on the visitor’s side of the field.
• It looks like we will have warm weather tomorrow, so please pack sunscreen in addition to extra water for your athlete. Please try to keep them hydrated throughout the day.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Go Tigres!

-Coach Mike

805-320-3421

Hey Gremlin Families!

This is a reminder that we will be taking a team picture tomorrow at practice (Tuesday April 18th). Please have your athlete wear their uniform to practice. See you tomorrow!

Coach Mike

805-320-3421

Hello Gremlin Families,

I hope you all had a wonderful Spring Break! For this week:

• We are hosting the Camarillo Cosmos on 4/15. Long jump for thIs meet begins at 2;30, and check-in will be at 2:15 for all athletes.

Our season is moving along quickly and there are only 2 regular season meets left before we move into the championship season.  The championship season includes:

• The JV Meet on 4/29 (this meet is open to all athletes),
• Varsity on 5/6 (athletes must qualify during our regular season)
• Super Varsity on 5/13 (athletes qualify through the Varsity Meet). 

For most of our athletes, their last meet will be on 4/29. In order to qualify for the Varsity Meet on May 6th, an athlete needs to be in the Top 9 for the 100, 200, 400, and field events and in the Top 12 for the 800 and 1600. Their placement after the last meet is finished on April 22nd will determine their Varsity status. This is the top for the entire VCYTC League, and therefore making the Varsity meet is a HUGE accomplishment!

We would like to see as many of our athletes qualify as possible, so please take a look at the Top 20 lists (below) and see where the best opportunities for each athlete may lie. Athletes may want to narrow down their focus when choosing events to compete in over the next 2 meets if qualifying for the Championship meet is a goal of theirs.

We will also take top relay teams for the 4×100.

8U Girls

8U Boys

Please note that the above lists will change after the results from this weekend’s meet become finalized on athletic.net and will continue to change as the season progresses.

I know there will be many questions,  so please do not hesitate to reach out with questions

Thanks,

Coach Mike

805-320-3421

Hello Gremlin Parents,

We had a great meet last Saturday at Moorpark with lots of great effort and PRs. It has been really fun watching the kids race and jump.

Some important updates:

Our next meet is a home meet this Saturday April 1^st. We are hosting the Thousand Oaks flyers. Please arrive at 7:45 am to get ready to long jump. Coaches will be at the gate to lead kids onto the field and coaches will be handing out stickers and warming the team up.

NO Practice on Thursday, March 30th. Buena is hosting Ventura HS for a home track meet. If your athlete is available have them come cheer for the athletes at the meet.

If your athlete has not signed up for their events yet, please send me a text with what they would like to do.

I also have an important note about the meets. The coaches will be taking the kids off and onto the field. When the athletes are not on the field please try to stay near the Gremlins tent. Please do not send your kids onto the field after they have been brought off, the coaches will come and get the kids before their events. This will help us keep track of everyone and avoid situation where the kids are un-supervised.

Looking forward to seeing everyone on Saturday.

Go Gremlins!

Coach Mike

805-320-3421