Feb. 15^th (Monday): Start date for all athletes not participating in a winter sport at our regular time

Weekdays: 3:40 (gather in lobby for announcements and warm-up)

You can’t improve if you aren’t here. If you know in advance you will be missing a practice or meet, you need to tell Coach Mittman at least 24 hours in advance of the missed practice (this includes Saturday practices!). This notification should be from you or your parents not friends. We will give you a workout for a practice you know in advance you will miss.

Appropriate reasons to miss practice: school activities (band concert, field trip), family emergency, illness (not in school), family trips.

Unacceptable reasons to miss practice: homework or tests (you can arrange to come late to practice, but you must come), routine doctor or dentist appointments (when possible, do not schedule these for practice times), feeling poorly but came to school (if need be, we will modify the workout)- you still need to report to practice,injuries (you need to come to practice and do whatever type of workout you are able to), club sports (If you are involved in club sports you must discuss conflicts with Coach Mittman prior to the start of the season), intramural sports (don’t miss a practice or meet because of intramural sports).

Attendance is critical for improvement, and a must to be out for City High Track & Field. All absences from practice need to be cleared through Coach Mittman in order to be considered excused. One unexcused absence will require an athlete to sit out one meet, and anyone with two unexcused absences will be asked to turn in their equipment.

Both the soccer coach and I are committed to allowing kids to do both soccer and track. Soccer practice will begin 6 weeks after the start of track practice. Coach Opitz and will work out a schedule for those who intend on doing both sports. This schedule identifies which days you are to go to track practice and which days you go to soccer practice. We will also work with Coach Fickel so you can participate in softball. You will be expected to participate in hitting and light activities during the week of District and State. There are also some games or meets that you will miss to attend the other sport. If you are committed to being involved in two varsity sports at the same time this may be a challenge for you and may influence your participation in other extra-curricular or club activities.

For all awards, you must attend 90% of all practices and meets, and show excellent effort, and improvement.

For Varsity award, you must satisfy one of the following:

At the end of the year awards will be given.

The website is an important aid in communication. It is not a skill that I personally am very proficient with and I will be looking for help in maintaining it. I hope to have the schedule updated and important data available soon.

You are required to have a current physical on file with the athletic office before you can practice. If you are unsure you have a current physical, check in the athletic office. If you need to get a physical make an appointment as soon as possible. Also, you and your parents are required to fill out the permission to practice form attached to the school Parent-Athlete Manual.

As active young women, it is important that you eat well. You have no need to diet and should eat healthy meals three times a day. Also keep well hydrated throughout the day. You will feel better and perform better.

In addition, the use of drugs, tobacco, or alcohol will impair your performance and can do permanent harm to you. It is expected that you will abide by all ICCSD policies regarding drugs, tobacco, and alcohol. The substance policy at CHS at recently been changed to a 365 day policy. Be aware of this and make good decisions.

Track and Field is a sport that doesn't require much in terms of equipment. The only thing you really need to pay attention to are your shoes. Start the season with shoes that don't have too much mileage on them. You should have a pair of shoes that were designed specifically for running. Old or improper shoes will cause injuries. I recommend going to Running Wild in the Clocktower Plaza in Coralville. They are knowledgeable and will get you into a new pair of shoes at a reasonable price.

During the early part of the season you will also want to make sure you a properly dressed for the weather. In almost all cases we will go outside and practice, even if it is only for a little while. Hats, gloves, sweat pants, and multiple layers should be brought each day. Also, listen to the weather forecast to help your planning. Don't miss out on practice because you forgot to bring the proper clothing.

You will also receive uniform shorts and top, as well as competition sweats issued from the school. Please keep track of these throughout the season, especially at meets. It is important that you take good care of the equipment you are given! The cost for replacement of all of these items is in excess of $200. At the end of the year there will be specified dates for you to turn in your equipment. If you do not turn in your equipment at this time or make arrangements to do so at another time, a $5 late fee will be charged.

All members of the team will be fortunate to be able wear new comps this season. It is important that you treat these new comps with care. DO NOT abuse them or they will be taken away. There should be very few times when you need to wash the comps, but if you need to follow the directions on the label: NO BLEACH, NO DRYER, MILD SOAP. I would hate for someone to have to pay for these simply because they didn’t read the directions.