Good Day Team. Hope this message reaches everyone well.  Practice have a few changes this week. A copy of the practice schedule is posted in Schoology, on the team website and twitter.

1. Track meet – Sat. Jan. 23rd @ John Lewis HS

   1. Location: 6540 Franconia Rd, Springfield, VA 22150

   2. Departure: 10:30AM – Kiss and ride

   3. Buses: 3 Buses – max of 22 kids per bus

   4. Meet Start Time: 12:00PM

   5. Estimated End Time: 2:30PM – 3:00PM

   6. Schedule of Events is on the Winter 20 – 21 Page – www.gcmtrackandfield.com

   7. All athletes will be pre-screened before getting on the bus.

   8. Same procedures as we do at practices

      1. Masked on, 32 ounces of water

      2. Parents – it is best you wait until the student athlete is tested before leaving for home.

      3. If any athlete is driving to meet – they must get tested before departing for meet. They cannot enter the meet without the team – so you will have to wait for the team.

   9. I again plan on recording all the races and will have them posted on you tube and provide link to the team. Only team members will have access to the link.

2. The weather is calling for mid 40s on Saturday.

   1. So everyone need to dress with long tights (top and bottom)

   2. Bring your coat, hats, gloves to wear when you’re not competing

   3. You can wear your hat and gloves to compete in if you choose

   4. Here is a line for future meets and practices

      1. https://www.skinnyrunner.com/how-to-dress-for-cold-weather-running/

   5. I would still recommend athletes where tights (leggings and tops under their uniform) – the weather can be unpredictable still.

3. Entries for the meet will be posted in the News and Updates page on the team website.

   1. Everyone will get the opportunity to compete even if it is in a relay. Please make sure you sign up for the meet.  Update the form if necessary if your availability had changed.

      1. The Coaches selected the events

   2. Everyone who submitted for the meet is entered

   3. If, you cannot make the meet – please let us know so we can replace you

   4. If, you have any questions – please let me know

4. Please please – athletes use the restroom before you get to the meet

   1. It might seem like a little thing, but they are limiting how many people can access the bathroom at a time.

   2. At a regular track meet – this is always a big issue and will be bigger now

   3. Please come to meet dress to compete – bring your coat and sweats but don’t come needing to change and put on your uniform.

   4. You cannot get into meet without the uniform either way.

5. We need everyone to sign up for practice this week. Here is the link (you maybe have to open in a new tab or browser) - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0a4dabae23a57-2020

6. Any questions – please ask me – Coach Wong – call or text me 301-793-2900 or email me ccwong@fcps.edu