Parent Meeting 2012

Agenda:

1.  Introductions: Jeff Cramer, Tamara Aldridge, Denise Romeo (Team Parent) and New Athletic Director, Kathleen Washington

2.  Review of requirements for participation:

• Physical forms
• Insurance cards
• 15 official practices before competition

3.  Practices Schedule and Expectations:

• Schedule: 4:00 - 5:30pm M-F, 8:00am Saturday mornings
• Typical routine
• Safety from heat and traffic
• NO Jaywalking 
• Positive attitudes and statements ONLY
• Leadership 
• Teamwork Focus

4.  Meet schedule & protocol:

• Wednesday meets are for EVERYONE
• Conflicts please let us know now.
• APS championship is for top 7 only
• Saturday meets are for invited faster runners (usually 10)
• Transportation (APS school buses)
• Uniforms: T-shirts - will look at technical fabric costs vs. Cotton (property of the student, no cost); Jersey/shorts - distributed after school on meet day (only to those with the 15 practices); Sweats - distributed to the top 12 on each team before the region meet; and, Clean and return all school equipment the Monday after the last meet

5.  Parents at meets:

• Team Parent (Denise Romeo) will solicit help with meets including simple healthy snacks and drinks
• Give the kids room to warm up and concentrate on the meet and their team 
• Stay off the course
• Cheer for everyone
• Help clean up at the end of the meet

6.  Team Finances:

• Corporate Challenge Fundraiser
• Season Expenses: T-shirts, Entry fees, Awards for end of year banquet (Need host family!)