PHILOSOPHY
& GUIDELINES
Our
philosophy is to provide free, quality coaching with
minimal restrictions and maximum flexibility for athletes
and their families.
1.
SCOPE:
Our program focuses on track and field and running events
from 100m to 5000m.
2. BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
Our program is open to athletes who ENJOY running. That
is the number one requirement! We welcome any boy or
girl, age 8-15 who comes to our club with a positive
attitude. Parents will be asked to provide emergency
contact info and sign a waiver (see form).
3. ATTENDENCE:
Attendance
at practices and competitions is encouraged but not
required. You may participate as often or as seldom
as you wish. We can provide supplemental workouts for
athletes who have regular schedule conflicts. We strongly
encourage all athletes to arrive no later than 10 minutes
after our posted workout start times.
4. COMMUNICATION:
In
addition to information posted on our web site, we send
a weekly email to all families during the season. Other
communication occurs via, email, telephone and personal
contact at practices and meets. There are no mandatory
parent meetings.
5. EXPULSION:
We
reserve the right to ask any athlete not to return to
practice for any reason.
6. COSTS:
| a)
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Team
fees- None. There is no charge for coaching
and there is no membership fee. |
| b) |
Entry
fees- Fees for participating in meets are
the responsibility of parents. It is a pay as you
go system; you pay only for the events your child
participates in. |
| c) |
USATF membership- Membership in
USA Track & Field is optional, but it is required
to participate in USATF sanctioned meets such as
the Junior Olympics. Cost of membership is $20 per
year and application forms are available on-line
at application. |
| d) |
Uniforms-
PSA Uniforms are provided at no cost thanks to our
generous sponsors at Pace
Setter Athletic. |
7. PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT:
Parents
are responsible for getting the kids to and from practices
and meets. Parents are always welcome to run with us,
observe or assist during any practice sessions! See
Instructions for Parents for
more details.
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