What to expect. What
we expect
Age-group track meets can take some time due to the number of
events being offered and the large number of participates. Parents
should expect to spend up to 4-7 hours, in the stands. Due to
this reason we strongly recommend you come prepared.
Bring lunches and snacks, a cooler with ice and plenty of water.
Remember that meets are held under most weather conditions and
some meets do not have covered seating so it also a good idea
to have on hand some of following items depending on the weather
conditions: Extra warm and dry clothing, umbrellas, seat
pads, blankets, collapsible chairs, sunglasses, sunscreen, stop
watches, binoculars, still and video cameras, and any other items
you deem necessary. Check out the Uniform Purchase Form
under Registration for great deals on warm up jackets and pants,
sweatshirts, and t-shirts available in youth and adult sizes. There
is normally a concession stand to purchase food and snacks at
all meet sites.
At the meets the Club likes to sit together. As the
announcer calls out the event the athlete must report as instructed
so you must listen closely. Stickers are given out to the athletes
by the coaches with event, age and gender. Athletes are
eligible in the developmental meets simply by showing up. The
developmental meets in the beginning of the season are to provide
each athlete with the opportunity to try a large variety of events
and meet qualifying standards for larger meets. In the Association,
Regional, and National meets there are qualifying standards and
pre registration through Club WEST Youth Track.
Sportsmanship Guidelines for Parents & Spectators
Parents
are a tremendous asset to our youth athletes in track and field
and Club West Youth Track is extremely grateful
for your cooperation, support, and loyalty. We expect athletes
to hold themselves to high standards of sportsmanship as outlined
in the USATF 2007 Competition Rule Book and hope that all parents,
coaches and spectators will themselves serve as role models
for our youth athletes by exhibiting high standards of sportsmanship
as well. We must never lose sight of the fact that the participants
in youth athletics are only "youngsters."
Officials and event management personnel are there to help make
this a positive and rewarding experience for everyone, especially
the athletes. Please treat them accordingly. The following
guidelines should be adhered to at all times:
- Knowing and understanding the rules of track and
field.
- Showing respect for the officials and their decisions.
- Showing
respect for opponents at all times.
- Recognizing and appreciating
the varying skill levels of all athletes participating.
- Maintaining
self-control at all times.
- Showing a positive manner when cheering..
If you are an athlete participating at a meet you
should also...
- Always look in both directions when crossing the track. Never
cross the track when any race is in progress.
- Avoid any area between finish line and start line, as officials
and timers need clear view of the starter located near the
start of each race.
- Never walk through the javelin, discus or shot put area when
competition is in progress.
This is dangerous.
- Be quiet when you are at starting line; make sure you stay
in your lane, as instructed by the head starter, during your
race.
- If you are scheduled to compete in a field event and track
event at the same time, you must first check-in with the head
official of your field in order for you to be able to compete
in that field event when you have completed your track event.
- When leaving a field event to take part in a track event,
you must first inform (check-out with) the head official in
charge of your field event or they have the right to
disqualify you from your field event.
- If you are scheduled to compete in a relay and leave, even
temporarily, you must advise the coach.
- Always stay at least 10 feet
back from the edge of the track so you and our club can never
be accused of affecting the outcome of a race.
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