Beckman Track ClubFall & Winter Season

Parent Meeting

Monday, September 10, 2018

Agenda:• Introduction to Beckman Track & Field Program

• Fall & Winter Season Overview (August through January)• How does BTC winter “off-season” differ from Spring Track and Field?• Meets / Schedule

• Coaching Team

• Nutrition and Training for Athletes

• Requirements for Spring Track & Field Team

• Track & Field Boosters• Fall & Winter Season Funding Request• Volunteers Needed

• Fall & Winter Spirit Wear sales due Friday 9/21• BTC T-shirt• Beckman Track and Field Jacket

Beckman Track & Field Program Overview What is Beckman Track Club “BTC”?

• Fall & Winter = Off-season for Track and Field• 6th period would normally be PE or another class

• BTC = 6th Period Track & Field training with 7 Coaches, Daily workouts, Weekend meets, Team Events

• Some BTC Winter athletes currently in XC, Soccer, Football, other in-season sports

• Participation in BTC (Fall/Winter) NOT required to make Spring Team

• Why BTC? Athletes better prepared to succeed in Spring Track & Field

Beckman Track & Field Program Overview • How does BTC winter “off-season” differ from traditional Spring Track &

Field?• Winter Season = “Indoor Track” Season• Weekend Meets are Invitationals, All-Comers

• Distances and Events differ slightly from traditional Spring season

Spring Season Events4x100M Relay1600M100/110 M Hurdles400M100M800M300M Hurdles200M3200 M4x400 Meter Relay

Winter State Qualifiying Distances150060M Hurdles60M Dash600MDMR Relay (1200-400-800-1600)SMR Relay (100-100-200-400)4x800M Relay300M3000M4x200 Relay

Long JumpTriple JumpHigh JumpPole VaultShot Put

Long JumpTriple JumpDiscusShot PutPole VaultHigh Jump

Winter Meet Schedule – still finalizing• All-comers Winter Meets – so far – schedule will be update on website

• Dec 8th-Torrance• Jan 12-Chino

• All-comer meets will start getting posted over the next 4-6 weeks. • Schedule will be posted on team website and via e-mail to all parents• Most All-comers are between Irvine HS and 45 mins on the freeway

• Winter Qualifying Meets• Athletes will be invited to participate• If they meet the qualifying time/distance, then they qualify for Winter Champs.• Athletes may qualify in multiple events

• Self-transport, Pay meet entry fees at gate $5-$10

• Winter Champs – Meet Fees & Bus transport paid by Boosters• Feb 9 - Arcadia

Coaching Staff for Fall/Winter• Steve Burnett – Head Coach, Sprints, Relay teams

• 800M, 400M, 200M, 100M, Relays

• Derrick Spight – Assistant Head Coach, Sprints, High Jump

• Claire Annarella – Hurdles

• Matthew Manneh – Long Jump, Triple Jump

• Andrew Yoo – Long Jump, Triple Jump

• Isaiah Morales – Throws

• Jon Dickinson – Throws

• Jerry Palazzo – Distance Teams – HC of Cross Country• 1600, 3200

• Leilani Rios – Distance Teams – Asst. HC of Cross Country

Coach Burnett

Fall & Winter BTC Season Overview• Training Schedules & Weight Room

• Varsity vs. JV vs. Frosh/Soph Levels

• Winter Season Meets (weekends)• What are Invitational Meets, All-comers Meets, Winter “indoor” distances?

• Event Schedule

• Winter Champs meet in Arcadia 2/9

• Meet fees• Generally $5-10 entry, $10 spectator – paid by athlete at entrance

• Transportation to all meets by Athlete• No School Bus during off-season

Nutrition for Athletes

Requirements for Spring Team• Spring try-outs 11/28 with Official Timing• Standards for Times & Distances posted

on Website• Athlete’s attitude and participation

important

• Athletic Clearance for Spring • Online on Beckman High School Website /

Athletics• Must pay Transportation Fees $100• Must have completed physical form and

submitted to Athletic Department (Mrs. Oberlin at front desk)

• Spring season training begins in January, season ends in May• 6th Period in-season sport• Training daily M-F• Meets are weekdays after school• Transportation via Buses

Track and Field Boosters • Track & Field Boosters

• Wendy Hill – President• Ashwin Khanna – Treasurer• Angie Parker – Spirit Wear / Senior Awards / Special Events• Debbie Lecuna – Restaurant Nights

• Booster Responsibilities• Funds and plans all team events• Manage Home meets• Order team supplies• Order Uniforms• Snack bar sales• Team breakfast and BBQ• Arrange restaurant nights• Team Awards, Senior Gifts• Maintain Team Website• Photography and Video

Your Booster Donation Funds Team Expenses

• Fall & Winter Season Expenses and Funding Requirements• Coaches’ Stipends for 6th Period & after school training

• Conditioning, Training & Weight Room Costs

• Website, bank fees

• Champs Meet fees & Transportation

• Awards for Winter season

Please donate $200-$300

• Team Expenses = $200/athlete for Fall & Winter

• Fall &Winter NOT subsidize by TUSD• All Team Costs are paid 100% from parent

donations

• Your extra donation above $200 helps provide:• Additional Winter season BTC Uniforms• Team Breakfast & Attitude Awards for 6th Period

Finals • Winter Awards Program Appetizers & Desserts

Your Donations Keep BTC Alive for Fall & Winter

• Donate Online via PayPal: BeckmanTrackAndField.com

• Donate Tonight: Forms available in the back

• Request Fall & Winter donations by Sunday 9/30• Planning for Team Events

• Ordering Additional Uniforms in time for Winter Season

• Without funding, we do not have a Fall/Winter program and all athletes must revert to a PE or 6th period class (exception Seniors)

Volunteers Needed• Team Breakfast during 6th Period Finals – New Event!

• Thursday 12/20 10:00am at the Track

• End-of-Season Awards & Appetizers/Dessert Night• February

• Spring Team BBQ at Patriot Games – Huge Success Last Year!• End of February, Saturday Track• Practice Meet with Official Timing• BBQ for Athletes

• Snack Bar Sales & Grilling at Home Meets

• Spring Awards & Banquet Night

• Team Photographer & Video

Spirit Wear for Winter Season on Sale Now• Spirit Wear sales due Friday 9/21

• Online orders BeckmanTrackandField.com• Click on STORE in top Navigation Bar to use PayPal

• Download Order Form to pay with Cash/Check

BTC Black T-Shirt $15Beckman Track and FieldHooded Jacket $60

Combo Package $65

Many thanks to Rick Yamauchi, father of LJ and TJ athlete Lauren Yamauchi,

for creating our BTC T-shirt Logo and Graphics!

No Purchase Required!Jacket can be worn Winter & Spring Season

Thank you for coming tonight!

We want Track and Field to be an uplifting experience for every athlete on our team - It should be the highlight of their

year at Beckman High School!

Thank you for your generous donations and support of our program! Our terrific parents make all the difference!

BeckmanTrack@gmail.com