NAME: GRADE: STAR OF THE SEA CATHOLIC SCHOOL April 5 th, 2018 Dear Track & Field Parents, Our 2018Track & Field Season is starting soon and we are so excited that your child has chosen to participate on this year s team. The Track & Field Team is the largest team sport in our school. Track & Field requires a phenomenal number of dedicated Teacher and Parent Coaches and most especially, committed athletes. A team is successful because all members make a commitment to attend all practises and work together with a true spirit of the Star s 3 R s. Significant hours have been invested by our Coaches to ensure good communication about the multiple Meet opportunities that will be experienced by our student athletes. Attached with this letter is a comprehensive outline about the season, a Parent/ Athlete Commitment Form and the Meet Permission Form. Please ensure that you read all information carefully and most specifically, submit the PERMISSION form by April 9th. Thank you for your support throughout the season and we look forward to seeing you at the Meets. Sincerely, Ms. Dorita Gaspar Track & Field Director dgaspar@starofthesea.ca Mrs. Angela Bouvier Team Manager abouvier@starofthesea.ca NOTE ATTACHMENTS: Information Package, Commitment Letter, Permission Form
Star of the Sea Catholic School 15024 24 th Ave., Surrey 604-531-6316 Track & Field INFORMATION PACKAGE 2018 Welcome to the 2018 Track & Field Season! April 5th, 2018 Track and Field is open to all students in Grades 3 7. It provides an opportunity for your child to experience track (running) and field (jumping and throwing) individual and team events. It s a busy, but rewarding season. Last year s 3rd PLACE trophy was because of the unending dedication of students, school staff and many, many parents! PARENT SUPPORT Parents are an important part of our team s success! Parents are needed to measure, record, run with students and to ensure overall safety at practices and meets. Please join us! PRACTISES For the safety and supervision of the team, practices are organized by event and by grade. Attendance at practices is essential to develop skill, conditioning & teamwork for relays. Regular attendance at practices will be considered for your child to be eligible to attend meets. If your child is unable to attend a practice please email Ms. Gaspar (dgaspar@starofthesea.ca) TRACK & LONG JUMP practices are held at South Surrey Track 7:45 am - 8:45 am. Parents must plan to transport/carpool your athlete back to school at 8:45 am. THROWING EVENTS - Please refer to schedule, most practices are at the school \ HIGH JUMP- held at the school at lunch hour in the gym. Please see the attached APRIL CALENDAR for practice info (changes may occur) MEETS: FRIDAY April 27 th ~ Holy Cross Meet arrive at Holy Cross @ 9:00am MONDAY April 30 th ~ 1500m meet @ Track 1:30 pm start MONDAY May 7 th ~ Star of the Sea Meet @ Track WEDNESDAY May 16 th ~ Cloverdale Catholic Mini Meet Gr. 2, 3 & 4 only **WED May 30th & June 6 th CISVA CHAMPIONSHIP MEET @ Swangard Stadium, Bby The CISVA Meet is very competitive. Throughout the season, athletes results are recorded. Teacher Teacher Coaches put careful thought and consideration into placing athletes in specific events, based on CISVA standards for this Championship Meet as only 1 CHILD PER EVENT is permitted for the CISVA MEET. If your child is selected for this meet he/she will receive notification in mid-may. A serious commitment must be made for this meet.
Star of the Sea Catholic School 15024 24 th Ave, Surrey (604) 531-6316 Track & Field MEET INFORMATION - 2018 Please read this Track & Field letter carefully & refer to it for all upcoming meets. ** This is the only permission form going home until the CISVA Meet. ** GENERAL Details: ~ Please refer to the April calendar for all practices & meets. ~ Attendance at practices is CRITCAL and will be considered for placing students for events ~ It is the PARENT S RESPONSIBILITY to drive or make arrangements for their child to attend practices or Meets in advance. STUDENTS ARE NOT PERMITTED TO ARRANGE RIDES TO/FROM A MEET ON THE DAY OF A MEET. *The middle of May (date TBA) only students that have been selected for the CISVA meet (based on performance and attendance at practices) will continue coming to practices. TRACK MEET Details: ~ Each Grade is assigned a Staff Member, with whom they must SIGN IN and OUT ~ Event start times are approximates EVENTS RUN EARLY! Please leave early for traffic delays and plan to have your athlete at their event 30 60 minutes early! ~ We sit together in the stands and cheer on our teammates please keep the stands tidy! ~ Athletes must be supervised by an adult when leaving the stands ~ Athletes MUST WEAR yellow gym t-shirt & blue school shorts for all meets & track suits ~ Be prepared for all weather conditions: extra clothing, hats, sun screen, rain gear etc ~ FOOD: Athletes should bring nutritious food and drinks to eat throughout the day ~ Running events are at the same time as field events- check in at a FIELD event FIRST then leave for your race and return to the field event. LISTEN FOR EVENT ANNOUNCEMENTS! **Please return the COMMITMENT FORM & PERMISSION FORM by Monday, April 9th, 2018.** KEEP THIS PAGE TURN OVER
~~~ALL TRACK MEET DETAILS~~~ Holy Cross Meet: FRIDAY, April 27 th, 2018 WHERE: Holy Cross High School, Surrey (16193 88 th Ave., Surrey) ARRIVAL TIME: 9:00 a.m. Estimated End Time: 3:00 p. m. EVENTS: Gr. 3 7: 100m, 800m, long jump & relays Gr. 4-7: HJ & shot put Gr. 3, 4 & 5: 60m Gr. 6 & 7: 200 & 400m *NO discus & 1500m at this meet Star of the Sea 1500m Meet: MONDAY, April 30 th, 2018 WHERE: South Surrey Athletic Park TIME: Leave @1:00-1:30pm start @ track ** This meet is best suited for Long Distance Runners Star of the Sea MEET: MONDAY, MAY 7 th, 2018 This is a FUN, INSTRUCTIONAL Meet with IC Delta School. Athletes are encouraged to TRY all events. Measurements and Times will be recorded. WHERE: South Surrey Athletic Park TIME: 9:00am 3:30pm EVENTS: Gr. 3 7: 100m, 800m, relays & long jump Gr. 4-7: HJ & shot put & discus Gr. 3, 4 & 5: 60m Gr. 6 & 7: 200 & 400m Cloverdale Catholic MINI MEET Grades 2,3 & 4 ONLY Wed. May 16th, 2018 This is a FUN meet. Athletes are encouraged to TRY all events! TIME: leave @ 11:15am WHERE: Cloverdale Catholic School field Meet times: 12:00 pm 3:30 pm CISVA MEET: Wednesdays, May 30 th & June 6 th, 2018 We are restricted as to the number of athletes per event and the maximum of events each athlete may participate in. * Qualifying Students will receive a separate permission form mid-may. Extra curriculars are part of our school program and provide students with valuable learning experiences. The purpose of this letter is to inform you about the proposed track & field meets for your child, to seek your support and written permission for your child to participate. FOR INSURANCE COVERAGE AND SAFETY, TRIPS MUST BE DIRECTLY TO/ FROM THE SCHOOL/ VENUE EXCEPT FOR EMERGENCIES (i.e. no stopping for treats)
Return this form by MONDAY, APRIL 9 th, 2018. Star of the Sea Catholic School Track & Field COMMITMENT FORM 2018- GR 3 & 4 This ENTIRE FORM must be returned to participate on this year s team. My child born in in Grade First & Last Name Year (ie: 4A) has permission to participate in track and field practices that are held before, during and after school. I understand that my child will be under both school staff and parent volunteer supervision. PARENT COMMITTMENT I understand it is my responsibility to have my child at practice at 7:45 a.m. at South Surrey Athletic Park I will pick up my child at the track at 8:45 a.m. (or they will car-pool) to be driven to school for 8:55. *ALL RIDES must be pre-arranged* I will email Ms. Gaspar if my child is unable to make a practice. Siblings MAY NOT be left unsupervised at practices. MEDICAL: Children with epipen / inhalors, MUST have them at all practices and meets My child will have a at practice and meets. Parent Signature: Email: Phone Number: ATHLETE COMMITTMENT As a member of the Track & Field Team, I will: Be on time for practices. My parents will email if I am not able to make a practice. Wear school track suit/sweats, YELLOW SHIRT & BLUE SHORTS for all practices/ meets. Come to practice on rainy mornings! Practices will not be cancelled. A staff member will re-direct students to school for practice if it is raining hard. Keep my cell phone in my backpack at meets/practices unless teacher permission given to use it. Demonstrate the Stars 3Rs (Reverence, Respect & Responsibility) at each practices/ meets. *NOTE: Choir & Girls soccer practices/games may take priority over track due to scheduling Athlete Signature:
Star of the Sea Catholic School 15024 24 th Ave, Surrey (604) 531-631 Gr 3 & 4 Track & Field PERMISSION FORM 2018 ***THIS YELLOW FORM is due back by MONDAY, APRIL 9th, 2018*** Thank you for your careful consideration of the following track meets for your child to attend. These are the best opportunities for your Track and Field athlete to try many events! Please review individual meet start and (approximate) finish times. Be sure leave lots of time for travel, parking and warm up! Please PRINT Child s FULL name Birth Year Grade (ie. 3A) has my permission to attend the track meets as indicated on this permission form. It is my responsibility to drive/ arrange transportation for my child to/from the meets. Parent/Guardian signature Phone # Email Holy Cross Meet: FRIDAY, April 27 th, 2018 My child will attend the Holy Cross Meet. My child WILL NOT attend the Holy Cross Meet. Star of the Sea 1500m Meet: MONDAY, April 30 th, 2018 My child will attend the 1500m. My child WILL NOT attend the 1500m. Star of the Sea Meet : MONDAY, May 7th My child will attend the SOS Meet My child WILL NOT attend the SOS Meet Cloverdale Catholic Gr. 2, 3 & 4 Meet: WEDNESDAY May 16th My child in Grade 3 or 4 will attend the Meet. (Gr. 2- a separate form will be sent home) My child will NOT attend the Cloverdale Catholic Junior Mini Meet. School staff take reasonable steps to prevent injuries to students, some degree of risk is inherent in the nature of activities, and may occur without fault on the part of the student, school, its employees or agents, or the facility where the activity is taking place. By allowing your child to participate in this activity, you are agreeing that the activity described is suitable for your child. FOR INSURANCE COVERAGE AND SAFETY, TRIPS MUST BE DIRECTLY TO/ FROM THE SCHOOL/ VENUE EXCEPT FOR EMERGENCIES (i.e. no stopping for treats)
Return this form by MONDAY, APRIL 9 th, 2018. Star of the Sea Catholic School Track & Field COMMITMENT FORM 2018- GR. 5, 6 & 7 This ENTIRE FORM must be returned to participate on this year s team. My child born in in Grade First & Last Name Year (ie: 5A) has permission to participate in track and field practices that are held before, during and after school. I understand that my child will be under both school staff and parent volunteer supervision. PARENT COMMITTMENT I understand it is my responsibility to have my child at practice at 7:45 a.m. at South Surrey Athletic Park I will pick up my child at the track at 8:45 a.m. (or they will car-pool) to be driven to school for 8:55. *ALL RIDES must be pre-arranged* I will email Ms. Gaspar if my child is unable to make a practice. Siblings MAY NOT be left unsupervised at practices. MEDICAL: Children with epipen / inhalors, MUST have them at all practices and meets My child will have a at practice and meets. Parent Signature: Email: Phone Number: ATHLETE COMMITTMENT As a member of the Track & Field Team, I will: Be on time for practices. My parents will email if I am not able to make a practice. Wear school track suit/sweats, YELLOW SHIRT & BLUE SHORTS for all practices/ meets. Come to practice on rainy mornings! Practices will not be cancelled. A staff member will re-direct students to school for practice if it is raining hard. Keep my cell phone in my backpack at meets/practices unless teacher permission given to use it. Demonstrate the Stars 3Rs (Reverence, Respect & Responsibility) at each practices/ meets. *NOTE: Choir & Girls soccer practices/games may take priority over track due to scheduling Athlete Signature:
Star of the Sea Catholic School 15024 24 th Ave, Surrey (604) 531-631 Gr 5, 6 & 7 Track & Field PERMISSION FORM 2018 ***THIS SALMON FORM is due back by MONDAY, APRIL 9th, 2018*** Thank you for your careful consideration of the following track meets for your child to attend. These are the best opportunities for your Track and Field athlete to try many events! Please review individual meet start and (approximate) finish times. Be sure leave lots of time for travel, parking and warm up! Please PRINT Child s FULL name Birth Year Grade (ie. 3A) has my permission to attend the track meets as indicated on this permission form. It is my responsibility to drive/ arrange transportation for my child to/from the meets. Parent/Guardian signature Phone # Email Holy Cross Meet: FRIDAY, April 27 th, 2018 My child will attend the Holy Cross Meet. My child WILL NOT attend the Holy Cross Meet. Star of the Sea 1500m Meet: MONDAY, April 30 th, 2018 My child will attend the 1500m. My child WILL NOT attend the 1500m. Star of the Sea Meet: MONDAY, May 7th My child will attend the SOS Meet My child WILL NOT attend the SOS Meet School staff take reasonable steps to prevent injuries to students, some degree of risk is inherent in the nature of activities, and may occur without fault on the part of the student, school, its employees or agents, or the facility where the activity is taking place. By allowing your child to participate in this activity, you are agreeing that the activity described is suitable for your child. FOR INSURANCE COVERAGE AND SAFETY, TRIPS MUST BE DIRECTLY TO/ FROM THE SCHOOL/ VENUE EXCEPT FOR EMERGENCIES (i.e. no stopping for treats)