Hello Bantam Parents –
I will be placing event sign up sheets for this weekend’s meet at practice starting tomorrow. Please note:
- Athletes may sign up for a total of four events, with a maximum of three running events. For example, an athlete may choose to run the 4x100m relay, the 200m dash, 400m dash, and the long jump. Or, the 200m dash, 400m dash, long jump and shot put.
- The 4×400 relay is a ‘free’ event, meaning it does not count towards an athlete’s running event count. This is the very last event of each track meet.
- If your athlete signs up for a relay, it is important that they are present at the meet. Coaches assemble the relay teams prior to the day of the meet, so if an athlete does not show up, it usually means that other athletes are not able to run the relay.
- Sometimes an athlete may sign up for the relay, but there aren’t enough runners to assemble a full team. If this is the case, I will make every effort to have those athletes that weren’t able to run in the relay enter another event during the meet.
- Same goes for the 4×400 relay: we may have more athletes (or not enough) than is required, so some who sign up for the event may not always be able to run the 4×400. Again, coaches will do their best to make sure that those who sign up for the 4×400, but aren’t able to run in it, will have an opportunity the following week to do so.
If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at bantams@venturatigres.org. I can also be reached at 805-797-5774, but I usually respond quicker to emails.
Coach Kevin