Santa Clarita Track Club
Santa Clarita Track Club Newsletter
 
January 16, 2017
 
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Track & Field 2017
Storm Kids Running
                
Develop your speed
 
Build your Endurance
 
Improve your Technique
 
Events:
 
Running Events: 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m, 3000m, 4x100m, 4x400m 80m Hurdles,
100m Hurdles
 
Field Events: Running Long Jump, Shot Put, High Jump. 
 
 
Track is the one sport that is good training for all sports, whether its Football, Basketball, Soccer, or Baseball, Track & Field will improve your speed, endurance and coordination.
 
 
Practice will begin on
February 11, 2017

 
   
Dear Storm Family,
 
 
Parent Packet  - Updated again!
We've updated our parent packet again!! it was pointed out that I missed some of the dates on the last page, and there was a date for the first practice buried in the text of the practice site block, Please download another copy of the now corrected new new copy. Please Click here. I am sure that before the end of the season, some of the dates on the final page will change, please make sure to watch this news letter and our calendar for updates. (note there's a look at our tentative meet schedule on the last page). We are still waiting on our practice schedule and will update as soon as the schools confirm.  
All athletes that turned in paper work before Jan 15. have been added to the roster from the wait list!! Welcome to Storm. 
 
First Practice
Our first practice will be February 11, 2017 at 8:00 am - Location TBA! We are waiting to receive our final permits from the high schools and will update by the parents meeting our practice nights and locations. 
 
Volunteers Coaches Needed for 2017
As we get ready for our 2017 Season we are taking application for new coaches! If you are interested in helping out pleases email coachelaine@runstorm.org
You can click here to get to coaches page on our website!! You must get a background check, so also click that link, but we need  also the application asap.  
 
 
Storm Spiritwear & Merchandise 
If you are interested in purchasing Storm Spirit Wear, please visit our online store and purchase it, you can pick it up at the parent meeting. Please click here to visit our online store.  
 
 
Coach Rocky Turner
Coach Turner is still recovering.She will undergo surgery today again. It will be a very slow recovery The mealtrain has been extended through the month of February. Please help if you can!! This has been invaluable to the family during this trying time. 
On behalf of the family, Coach Turner would like to thank the over whelming response from the team. in her words    "It's been an amazing overwhelming blanket of love"

Please help with a family meal!!
 

 
 
Meet the Coaches
We will have our meet the coaches open house event on Saturday January 21, 2017 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, at Vincenzo's Pizza Corner of Plum Canyon & Bouquet Canyon Rd. Saugus. Come and enjoy lunch, and talk informally with some of the coaches. 20% of all proceeds will be given back to the team!  

 
Save the Date!
 
Coaches Training Clinic
Coaches Clinic
We will be having a coaches training for all Storm coaches to be held on Saturday February 4, (8:30AM - 11:00 PM)  at Sequoia Charter HS, 21445 Centre Pointe Pkwy. Santa Clarita, CA 91350. This training is for all 2017 coaches only!  
 
Please contact Elaine Bingham if your interested, or have any questions.
The VYC will also be hosting a LA 84 free clinic on Feb 12th at Birmingham High School!!
This is a fabulous day to learn relays, sprints, distance, field events, and hone in you skills on all levels All coaches should attend!! Parents are welcome too. 
 
Parent Meeting
We will have The Parent Meeting on February 7th @ Rio Norte Junior High School
 
5:45 Parents of Gremlin age group athletes
 
7:00 Parents of all other age groups.
 
We would like the parents of the gremlins to attend the 5:45 meeting, you may bring older siblings to this meeting.
 
You are welcome to attend either meeting if you have a scheduling conflict.

 
Shoes and Storm uniforms will be available 

 
If you pre-order Storm spirit merchandise in stock it will be available to pick up at the meeting also!
 
Track & Field Sign Ups

At this time the team is
full and athletes

Will be added to our wait list.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE SIGN UP PAPERWORK,  all paperwork and funds must be submitted to be added to the list!! 

 
(Note: You can fill in the forms before printing, be sure to check Gender radio buttons on Player's contract, they are defaulted to Boys)

 
Each athlete will need the following:
 
1) A COPY of the athlete's birth certificate.
(Athletes from the 2013-2016 Track & Field or Cross Country team, we have yours.)

 
2) VYC Players Contract and Medical Waiver/Code of Conduct Form. Filled out and signed by both athlete and parent/guardian. We don't require a physical. Just the waiver with parent signature. 

 
3) A check for the correct amount based on the number of athletes registering, see sign up packet for fees.
 
Where do I mail or drop off the sign-up forms?
Santa Clarita Track Club
C/O Alan Bingham
27900 Youngberry Dr
Santa Clarita, CA 91350  

 
AGE GROUPS
Athletes compete in a variety of running and field events
according to their year of birth:   
SUB-GREMLIN 5/6 
Girls and Boys (SG/SB)
(Year Born) 2011-2012
100 Meter, 200 Meter, 400 Meter, 800 Meter, 1500 Meter, 4×100 Meter relay, Long Jump
 
GREMLIN 7/8
Girls and Boys (GG/GB)
(Year Born) 2009-2010
100 Meter, 200 Meter, 400 Meter, 800 Meter, 1500 Meter, 4×100 Meter relay, Long Jump
 
BANTAM 9/10
Girls and Boys (BG/BB)
(Year Born) 2007-2008
100 Meter, 200 Meter, 400 Meter, 800 Meter, 1500 Meter, 4×100 Meter relay, 4×400 Meter relay, Long Jump, High Jump, Shot Put
 
MIDGET 11/12
Girls and Boys (MG/MB)
(Year Born) 2005-2006
100 Meter, 200 Meter, 400 Meter, 800 Meter, 1500 Meter, 3000 Meter, 4×100 Meter relay, 4×400 Meter relay, 80 Meter hurdles, Long Jump, High Jump, Shot Put
 
YOUTH 13/14
Girls and Boys (YG/YB)
(Year Born) 2003-2004
100 Meter, 200 Meter, 400 Meter, 800 Meter, 1500 Meter, 3000 Meter, 4×100 Meter relay, 4×400 Meter relay, 100 Meter hurdles, Long Jump, High Jump, Shot Put
 
INTERMEDIATE 15/16
Girls and Boys (IG/IB)
(Year Born) 2001-2002
100 Meter, 200 Meter, 400 Meter, 800 Meter, 1500 Meter, 3000 Meter, 4×100 Meter relay, 4×400 Meter relay, 100 Meter hurdles, Long Jump, High Jump, Shot Put

 
Please be sure to read the Parent Handbook it will answer most questions anyone should have. (It should be posted to our website in a couple of days).

 
The above paperwork files require Adobe Acrobat Reader, Click here to download a free copy.

 
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT
Elaine Bingham, Head Coach Track & Field
Mark Cruz, Director Storm Track & Field
Alan Bingham, President, Santa Clarita Track Club
 
Sincerely,
Alan Bingham
 
Santa Clarita Track Club