2018 Track and Field

We will have practice on Sunday 5/27 for those that can make it

results from 5/26 are posted under results in the document folder to the left.

 

The 5/27 is the last Sunday practice for the season.

 

There is a meet you can go to on 6/2-3 in PG county details are at

https://coachoregistration.com/dbi-bin/meetinfopage.pl?Web_Site_Id=md_dmvwv&Meet_Id=dmvyouchat1802&Team_Id=&

You must register by 1159pm on 5/27   register as unattached if you want to go to this meet

no usatf membership required top 8 in each event qualify for the DMVWV Challenge meet on July 12-15 in Baltimore

details are under documents to the left  (details are also at http://intyouthtrackchampionships.com/ 

the next meet for everyone is 6/9 (site TBA)  the next all comer meet  details TBA

 

The USATF meet is June 14-17.  The top 8 qualify for the regional in Hampton on July 6-8 and then the top 5 from that to the national meet in Greensboro July 23-29.  Details are posted under documents.

 

both of the big meets require pre-registration

both require a copy of birth certificate 

USATF meet requires a membership card ($20)

Club will cover entry fee for the USATF meet June 14-17, you will need to have USATF card and birth certificate into the USATF office by 6/1.  

 

Practices are:

Noon -130pm on Sundays at Marshall HS

530pm -645pm on Thursdays at Pederson Park in Vienna (off Malcolm/Vale Rd)

Practice will be held in a light rain, but not during heavy downpours and any thunder storm after 5pm will cancel us for Thursdays as we would have to delay at least 30 minutes after the last lightning strike, so that would end much chance ofr a practice even with a storm going through very quickly.  

 

Next meet is Sat 5/26 at Robinson HS .  It is the PVTC all comer meet.  Details at www.pvtc.org/outdoor 

Use the same number as for the Fairfax/Chantilly meets.  We will need helpers to hand out numbers and help setup/cleanup our team area/organge tent/etc.

We will try to have occassional extra practices on Mondays as space allows at either Marshall or Madison HS.  These are TBD at this point.

 

Details coming soon about hte Association meet, there is no prelim meet hte first week in June, so as soon as I get the schedule for the Association meet June 15-17 I will pass it on so you can figure out what events you can do at that meet.

It is a big meet (2500+ athletes) and requires a USATF card ($20), proof of age sent to the local association membership chair and pre-registration for events (about a week in advance).   So it is a good chance to see where you are vs. the best in the area, but some may want to stay with the all-comer meets to avoid the big groups and advanced scheduling requirements.

 

The season will go through the Association meet for USATF which is typically in mid June 

We may hold a few more practices after that for those that want to keep training even if they don't advance to the regional/national meets. We will hold an end of season picnic in late June. 

 

Parents: check your email settings at vyi.org as you only get emails if you allow emails from vyi.org

or to ensure you get the email subscribe to our email group, just follow the directions below

Want to get on the email list? Send an email to:


Please let us know who you are, as it this is a restricted list and we verify who you are before adding you to the group.
This is a great way to send out a request to get a carpool going or to get updates on meet info. E-mail Coach Craig with questions.

 

 

 

hopefully Mondays at Madison (or Marshall) in June  details TBA

upcoming meets that require pre-registration

no prelim for USATF this year so straight to the association meet:

6-14-17 at PG Sportsplex  USATF ASSOCIATION MEET

each athlete needs a usatf #  (register/renew at usatf.org  expires at end of year)  this is a big meet with 2500+ athletes at it....it will run long but sometimes they run ahead of schedule too!  weird but true.  A field event may be 30 minutes early or 90 minutes late.   the running events may run up to 30 minutes early and they call them in 45 minutes before.   Good competition, just need a little to a lot of patience!

this meet advances top 8 (in each event/age group) to the regional in Hampton, VA  July 5-8 

From regionals top 5 go to nationals in greensboro NC  July 23-29

Dear Parents and Coaches,

VYI has received some complaints concerning the behavior of some parents, coaches and/or children using area sports facilities. While many of these complaints are eventually discovered to be related to other sports that are not related to VYI, we want to ensure our members continue to be respectful of the neighborhoods, schools, and parks that host our practices and events. Some of the specific complaints we’ve received include:

• Parking in front of neighborhood houses and obstructing resident access
• Walking through private property
• Generally disturbing the peace and quiet of the people living around the fields and gyms

As stated previously, we don’t know if any of the incidents reported involve VYI parents, coaches or children but it is appropriate that we establish guidelines so that everyone knows what is expected of them. Anything a parent, coach or player does while attending a VYI activity reflects on VYI and all of us individually.

Use of area gyms and fields is a privilege not a right. VYI has an excellent reputation in the community and because of that we enjoy certain privileges. It is imperative that we maintain this reputation. We are guests in these neighborhoods and must conduct ourselves accordingly.

We will be amending the parents Code of Conduct rules to spell out specific expectations but here are some rules that we must all follow:

• Parking on residential side streets is only permitted when all lots adjacent to a facility are full.
• Do not park in the designated SACC (School Age Child Care) parking areas in school parking lots
• When it is necessary to park on a neighborhood street we must be quiet and respectful of the residents and their property. This means there should be no yelling, littering or trespassing on private property.
• Never park in such a way as to block a driveway or otherwise obstruct the resident from leaving their home or parking in front of it.
• Make sure we leave each facility clean and free of trash.
• Be a leader. If you witness inappropriate behavior intervene and report to a coach or commissioner as appropriate.

We appreciate your support in ensuring that we have continued access to the facilities that are vital to our sports programs.

Vienna Youth Incorporated