1) Outdoor season starts on Monday April 29th and runs (no pun intended) through July 8th.
2) Practices are 2 nights a week. (Monday & Thursday) at 6:30 PM sharp. Ask that kids arrive between 6:20 and 6:25 to check in. Practices are typically 1 hour. We are respectful that these are school nights and would like to ensure your child is home in time for dinner and get ready for school.
a) Your child will be assigned to smaller group with 2 coaches. Once they check in, they will be directed to their coach. We will be handing out a singlet & shorts to each member the 3rd or 4th week.
b) Also, during the season, we will have apparel night, we have an assortment of club apparel for purchase. You can also purchase ahead of time. Club store is here: Club Apparel Store
3) Practice locations: we will meet at the Ballston Spa High school track. we have been approved for the use of the track by the school district for all practices. If the location of practice changes for any reason, we will let you know in the club email each Sunday night.
4) Practices are not mandatory. Come when you can, and it fits into your family's schedule.
5) Communication:
a) Coaches communicate via this email address or from Coach Kyla via our team emails
b) We also use an app called Team Reach. Download the app on your Apple or Android... This is to give quick notes about something we want to get to you quickly without getting lost in your emails. (Typically relates to weather and postponing of practice). Password is 518.
Coaches broadcast to all members. Parents, please use the direct messaging option to your child's coach. The whole team does not need to know if your child will make to a practice or not, just your coach. It is not what the app is meant for.
c) Facebook. CLUB FACEBOOK PAGE Please give it a like.
6) Meets: Yes, we compete in local meets. Current schedule is as follows:
May 20th Malta Mile Malta Mile
June 23th (Tentative) USATF Adirondack Junior Olympics USATF
July 7th (tentative) USATF REGION 1 CHAMPTIONSHIPS USATF
More will come as the coaches work with AAU
All these events, each parent must sign their child up individually. We do not sign the kids up. (USATF is still putting together their meet locations and opening up registration)
We look forward to seeing the returners and welcoming new families to the club. If you have any questions, please feel free to reply to this email and Coach Kyla, Mark, Doug, Hannah, Peter or myself will return as soon as we can.
Coach Paul