Introduction
What to Wear - Please make sure that your athlete does not show up to the meet wearing only their uniform and their spikes.
- They should have a sweat suit or, at minimum, a t-shirt, sweatpants or shorts to wear over their uniform.
- They should also have their running shoes along with their (optional) spikes.
- They should warm up in their sweats and running shoes and then put their spikes on when they’re ready to race.
Warm up! - Athletes need to warm up before they race, jump or throw. They should have little beads of sweat on their heads before they actually race if they want to have their best performance.
- Perform the same warm up that we do in practice.
Nutrition - Athletes should also start hydrating the day before the event. Make sure they drink plenty of fluids and please(!) no energy drinks like Red Bull!
- Meet days can be long. Bring snacks and drinks. There may not be a concession stand at every meet.
- When not competing, athletes should be resting (in the shade!) for their next event.
Meet Logistics - Prepare to hit the roads early to arrive on time; arrive one hour before your first event to give your athlete time to warm up
- Parents can help by listening for the calls for each event and making sure their athletes are where they need to be
- See our web site for meet location, directions and details
- Be prepared for organized chaos (especially in the developmental meets)
- Find your coaches when you arrive and check in
- Find the team tent
- Bring an extra chair or two just in case
- If you are participating in multiple events, bring something to do (read a book, listen to music, or other quiet activities)
- Bring sun screen
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