Good Day Team. Hope this message reaches everyone well.  Jan 30th meet will be our final regular season and 2 of 2 home meet and we will be honoring the seniors from the Wrestling and Gymnastics team.

The activities office will be live stream on YouTube.  The link is below. 

https://www.youtube.com/user/GCMTRACK/videos

1. Last chance to secure your position for the District Championship next week.  

2. Track meet – Sat. Jan. 30th @ Marshall HS

   1. Location: Home

   2. Athletes Arrival: All athletes need to be at the track by 10:45AM.

   3. Senior Recognition at 11AM.

   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 checked in before entering the track area.

   8. Same procedures as we do at practices

      1. Masked on

      2. 32 ounces of water

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

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   9. Per update from the Activities Office – all athletes and coaches and guest have to get test.  

   10. Only spectators on the list will be allowed at the meet

   11. All athlete will need a uniform.

3. Uniform

   1. I hope everyone got their uniform this week.  If, not please email me – ccwong@fcps.edu with the uniform size. We will not be providing competition short or running tights

   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. If, anyone need spikes – please email me.  I have some – just not sure if I have your size.

4. Entries for the meet is not post in the News and Updates page on the team website.  Please let me know if you have questions by 5PM on Thursday.

   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

5. 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.

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

7. 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
   

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

Girls High School

Boys High School

Good Day Team. Hope this message reaches everyone well.  Jan 16th meet will be our 1 of 2 home meet and we will be honoring the seniors from the track and field team plus Swim and Drive.

The activities office is suppose to be live stream on YouTube.  I will provide the link once it is available.

I send the playlist of the ones from my phone – via Schoology – athletes pass the link to you parents.

1. Next week there will be changes to the practice schedule. Please pay attention to the updates.  A copy of the practice schedule is posted in Schoology, on the team website and twitter.

2. Track meet – Sat. Jan. 16th @ Marshall HS

   1. Location: Home

   2. Athletes Arrival: All athletes need to be at the track by 10:30AM.

   3. Senior Recognition at 11AM.

   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 tested before entering the track area.

   8. Same procedures as we do at practices

      1. Masked on

      2. 32 ounces of water

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

      4. If any athlete is driving to meet – they must get tested before departing for meet.

      5. They cannot enter the meet without the team – so you will have to wait for the team.

   9. Per update from the Activities Office – all athletes and coaches and guest have to get test.  

   10. Only spectators on the list will be allowed at the meet

   11. All athlete will need a uniform.

3. Uniform

   1. I hope everyone got their uniform this week.  If, not please email me – ccwong@fcps.edu with the uniform size. We will not be providing competition short or running tights

   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. If, anyone need spikes – please email me.  I have some – just not sure if I have your size.

4. 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

5. 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.

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

7. 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
   

Good Day Team. Hope this message reaches everyone well.  Congrats to everyone who compete this past Saturday at Wakefield HS.  It was wonderful start to the season – just to be able to get the opportunity to be in the sport arena was exciting.

I did my best to get you guys as much videos as possible – sorry about the color commentary on some of my videos.  The athletes recorded the races from the stadium – however it is taking forever to upload to YouTube. I will send the link as soon as it is finished.

I send the playlist of the ones from my phone – via Schoology – athletes pass the link to you parents.

1. We are back to full practices this week.  A copy of the practice schedule is posted in Schoology, on the team website and twitter.

   1. We add a new practice for Boy’s Shot Putters on Thursdays at 5:30PM. It is possible you will have practice on Fridays too – speak with Coach Portillo.

   2. Hurdle practice will be combined with Jumpers on Thursdays now too. No more Friday practices because we have meet on Saturday.

   3. Athletes need to sign up – right now – we no Girl’s shot putter signed up for Tuesday and Thursday – means we will not have practice. No need for the Coach to be there.

2. Track meet – Sat. Jan. 9^th @ Edison HS

   1. Location: 5801 Franconia Rd, Alexandria, VA 22310

   2. Departure: 10:30AM – Kiss and ride (check in - 10AM to 10:30AM)

   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 tested before getting on the bus.

   8. Same procedures as we do at practices

      1. Masked on

      2. 32 ounces of water

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

      4. If any athlete is driving to meet – they must get tested before departing for meet.

      5. They cannot enter the meet without the team – so you will have to wait for the team.

   9. Per update from the Activities Office – all athletes and coaches have to come to school to get test.  No one will be allowed to come to the meet late. So, if you cannot come and get tested at school – you cannot participate.

   10. Everyone was again screen at Wakefield HS once we get there – I don’t think it would be done like this at Edison HS – however – we should be prepared for it.  

   11. No spectators allowed at the meet.

       1. I do not know if the meet will be live stream – however, 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.

   12. All athlete will need a uniform.

3. Uniform

   1. I hope everyone got their uniform this week.  If, not please email me – ccwong@fcps.edu with the uniform size. We will not be providing competition short or running tights

   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. If, anyone need spikes – please email me.  I have some – just not sure if I have your size.

4. 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

5. 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.

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

7. 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
   

Girls High School

Boys High School

Good Night Team. Hope this message reaches everyone well.  Happy New Year.

Thank you everyone for their understanding this past week with all the changes and updates.

I would apologize to the sprinters who showed up to practice today – I sent the cancelation via Sign up genius but fail to update Schoology and the website.

Right now, the sprinters – we should be good to go for the meet on Saturday. If, anything changes – I will let everyone know.

1. Track meet – Sat. Jan. 2^nd @ Wakefield HS

   1. Location: 1325 S Dinwiddie St, Arlington, VA 22204

   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: 3:00PM – 4:00PM

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

   7. All athletes will be tested before getting on the bus.

   8. Same procedures as we do at practices

      1. Masked on

      2. 32 ounces of water

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

      4. If any athlete is driving to meet – they must get tested before departing for meet.

      5. They cannot enter the meet without the team – so you will have to wait for the team.

   9. I know of only one person so far coming to the meet late.

      1. You will need to leave know once you’re at the meet and I will have to test you.

   10. Everyone will be screen at Wakefield HS once we get there.  

   11. No spectators allowed at the meet.

       1. I believe the meet will be live stream – if not I 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.

   12. All athlete will need a uniform.

2. Uniform

   1. If, you need uniform top – we will not be providing competition short or running tights

      1. I will provide the uniform on Saturday for the meet at the bus.

      2. You need to wear this to gain access into the meet.

      3. Please complete this form - https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=6VX33da8Xkqkcnw3injGxy5U5V6ShvdBtg-H0Iv00kVUMkRURk1RMEIzUTcyM0k0UVQ4V1pWQUJXTC4u

   2. The weather is calling for high 50s / low 60s on Saturday, so the weather should be nice.

      1. Here is a line for future meets and practices

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

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

   3. If, anyone need spikes – please add it to the notes in the form or email me.  I have some – just not sure if I have your size.

3. Entries for the meet are now posted in the News and Updates page on the team website.

   1. The entries were done based on the order the form was submitted.

      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. Please see the attached protocol for the meet.

6. We only have 10 orders for the spirit pack – so it possible you will be getting a refund.

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

Girls High School

Boys High School

Payment Information

Good Afternoon Track Family. 

Congrats to all the athletes who completed their 1600m time trials on Friday.  Unfortunately, the thunder forced us to curtain the rest of the event.  So, all athletes who missed the event on Friday will do their 1600m time trials on Monday.  Please be down at the track at 3:15PM to take your time trials. We are still collection donation, please submit it online, bring a check "Marshall Boosters" or cash.  All amount will be accepted. No amount is too small.

https://www.pay4schoolstuff.com/

Mon. March 9^th - Picture Day Spring 2020.  We also have picture day.  Please bring a blue shirt, sweats shirt to take the pictures. Everyone should come to practice and then we will go up to do the pictures at 4:15PM in the main gym. A copy of the form is on the website – pick your options and bring your money if you want to want to purchase individuals or team pictures.

Mon. March 9^th - Meet the Coaches Night is 6:30PM in the cafeteria, here is your chance parents to meet and ask all your questions.  

Tues. March 10^th – Spirit Pack Online Store closed.  Parents you are allowed to purchase items for yourself not just the athletes.  Please see recommendations with the link on the website. The boys do not have a compression short on the site – I will provide a link for athletes interested or they can be purchased online. Please do not purchase any with writing on the outside of the waist band.

https://t-shirtpeople.com/marshall_hs_track_apparel/

We will have the uniforms ready for the first meet but the rest of the spirit the goals is to get it back by March 25^th.

We have 3 athletes competing at New Balance Nationals in New York this weekend (Sebastian Malave, Grace Bir, Haley Spoden). The first meet for the spring team will be Wednesday, March 18^th at Justice High School in 10 days.

Please complete this availability form so you are entered into the meet.

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=ZDMD0sPeHEqXcj9BynxLdYbkp3rPS51CuAVbiUsP_4FUOFhaUVBaSDg4TE4wS05NUVFXWllXSFNNVC4u

I will have an updated paperwork list tonight - check the website.

Communication

• Therefore, it is very important that you join these other ways to get your team news.

  • #1 way – visit the team website – www.gcmtrackandfield.com

  • #2 Way – follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/gcmtrack

  • #3 Way – Join Remind to get text / messages

    • Sign up for notifications via Remind (Only join one classroom)

    • If, you join more than one – I will delete it – for space reasons

    • Individual groups have Remind too – speak with your event coach

    • https://remind.com/join/gcmt 

    • https://remind.com/classes/gcmwi  

    • https://remind.com/classes/gcmtfsp

  • You can always email me with any questions.

  • The calendar is on the website – it is update with all the team dates, meets and activities.

• Paperwork Update – see the website for the link to the paperwork or email me.

  • A list of paperwork received will be on the website. 

• Sprint/Jumpers/Hurdles/Distance – Event Time Trials – Mon. March 2^nd, 2020 – 3:15PM

• Picture Day – Mon. March 9^th – 4PM

  • We will practice on Monday and then take the pictures.

  • Everyone is asked to bring a Marshall Blue shirt or sweatshirt to take the team pictures

• Meet the Coaches Night – Mon. March 9^th – 6:30PM to 8:30PM

  • This is your chance to meet the coach

  • Ask all your questions

  • Join the Marshall Boosters

• Spirt Pack Online Store Close - Tuesday. March 10^th – 9AM

  • Here are the recommend items from the spirit store

  • https://t-shirtpeople.com/marshall_hs_track_apparel/

  • We recommend they get the uniform top and sweater

  • There is no requirement to purchase anything

  • We have uniform if athletes need to borrow.

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• Booster Mulch Sales – Fri. March 20^th – 5PM to 8PM

  • This is required/mandatory event.

  • Track and field team will be working the whole afternoon

  • We will have practice from 3:15PM, I will provide pizza after practice and then we will work the event.

  • Parents – we need 7 truck (UHUAL) drivers to help drop off the Mulch

  • https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0c4ba5ac2cab9-truck2

  • We need parents to sign up to drive athletes

  • https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0c4ba5ac2cab9-track3

  • If, we do this right – we will only have to work 1 hour each

  • So, parents please sign up.

• Home Meet/Senior Night – Wed. March 25^th

  • We need volunteers to help with this meet

  • Please see the sign-up genius – we will talk more about this one in as we get closer

  •  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0a4dabae23a57-parent9

  • Pass code for is 7731

• Practice Schedule March 9^th to 14^th

  • Monday

    • Throwers – weight room in the morning, throwing & 1600m time trials in the afternoon

    • Sprinters, hurdles, jumpers – Time Trials 1600m at 3:15PM

    • Distance Runners – practice

    • Pictures at 4:15PM

    • Meet the Coaches Night at 6:30PM

  • Tuesday

    • Distance, Jumpers, Hurdlers, Sprints – 3:15PM

    • Throwers – throwing in the afternoon

  • Wednesday

    • Throwers – weight room in the morning, throwing in the afternoon

    • Distance, sprinters, hurdles, jumpers at 3:15PM

    • Night Sprinters at 7:00PM

  • Thursday

    • Distance, Jumpers, Hurdlers, Sprints – 3:15PM No Throwing practice

  • Friday

    • Distance, Jumpers, Hurdlers, Sprints – 3:15PM

    • Throwers – weight room in the morning

  • Saturday

    • No team practices