Race Day

Food

It is a long time from getting on the bus to getting off after returning from a track meet. We do not stop for meals. Please pack fluids, most meets have concessions but don’t rely on that. We suggest that you pack a variety of energy sources to keep your athletes fueled up as they will not compete well on an empty stomach.  

Packing for meets

It may rain on us at one or more meets, and the meets will not be cancelled. It will be hot when we get on the bus and cold before the meet is over. Bags to keep some warm clothes in, warm ups, a hoodie for when the sun goes down, flip flops for when the racing is done, maybe a blanket to lay on, etc. Every year we see athletes with inadequate cold weather clothing and they are freezing during the first half of the season.

Leaving meets early

Discouraged, but allowed if prearranged with parents. We are promoting a team of encouragers and want everyone on the team to cheer on their teammates. However, there are exceptions and we will work with those. Athletes are not allowed to ride home with anyone but their parents, unless advanced written arrangements are made. This is for the safety of your children.

Race Day

Try to sleep a minimum of 8 hours (every day!)

Eat 4-5 hours before race

30-45 Minutes Before 1st Race Starts

Refuel and Rehydrate between races

Always Cool Down