WELCOME NEW TRACK & FIELD ATHLETES! We offer 16 events, we have just the right one for you! At Kennedy we offer 16 high school track & field events. Running Events are: the 100, 200 and 400 meter dashes, the 4 x 100 and 4x400 relays, the 800, 1600 and 3200 meter runs and the 100/110 and 300 meter hurdles. Field Events are: The Throws, Shot Put and Discus. The Jumps: Long, Triple and High and the Pole Vault. No experience necessary! Our coaches will help you find the right event (s) and help you to be successful at it!!
REQUIREMENTS AND EXPECTATIONS OF JFK TRACK & FIELD ATHLETES: Like all athletes at Kennedy Track and Field athletes must maintain a 2.0 (C) grade point average. To join the team an athlete must have earned a 2.0 (C) grade point average or better on their semester grade report. To remain on the team athletes are required to maintain an acceptable grade point average on the quarter grades and to fully cooperate with the coaches to provide grade checks attend tutoring etc. when asked to do so. Athletes must always remember that they are students first and athletes second.To participate athletes are required to have had a physical during the 2008-2009 school year on file. Athletes that have had a physical during the school for a fall or winter sport do not need another one. If you need to have a physical see one of the coaches for a list of clinics.
Athletes are expected to attend and fully participate in all team practices. Athletes are expected to fully cooperate with the coaches, be supportive of their team mates and display sportsmanship at meets. All JFK school and athletic department behavior guidelines apply to all team activities.
Students may sign up anytime by e-mailing jfgallen@sbcglobal.net. Please provide the following information; Name, phone, e-mail, grade in school, and events interested in (if known).
Official season practice will begin Tuesday February 10th and continues each school day until the end of the season in late May.
PRACTICE:
Pre- Season practice will begin in the fall twice a week. Information will be posted when available on our team web site: www.eteamz.com/kennedytrack .
Athletes competing in fall or winter sports may join us us after their seasons end.
Official season practice begins February 10th and continues each school day until the end of the season in late May.
Practice is held at 3:45 p.m. in the JFK Stadium. in case of rain meet in front of the cafeteria. We practice each school day rain or shine!
Athletes are expected to report to practice on time and be dressed to fully participate.
We are glad that you have joined our program! Our Track & Field Athletes have been among the most successful students at Kennedy both in the classroom and on the athletic field. We are proud of our past success and excited about our future! We are happy that you have chosen to make JFK Cougar Track & Field part of your high school experience!
If you have any questions please contact Coach Gallen at (916) 524-4928 or e-mail jgallen@sbcglobal.net. Visit our Team Web Site: www.eteamz.com/kennedytrack for the latest information about our team!
UPDATED KENNEDY TRACK & FIELD ATHLETES SEASON RECORDS ARE NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE! THE RECORDS LIST PERFORMANCE BY MEET AND EVENTS AND ARE UPDATED AFTER EVERY MEET. CHECK OUT YOUR MARKS TODAY AT http://www.athletic.net/TrackAndField/School.aspx?SchoolID=776 AND MAKE YOUR GOALS FOR 2009!
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