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9.0 months ago @ 9:41AM

Winter/Indoor Track 2021-22 Information

Information session
October 21, 2021 from 3:00-3:30 in the Lecture Hall

Mandatory Paperwork Turn-In
November 5 @ 3:00pm- All Athletic Registration and Indoor Track Sign up must be completed (Indoor Track Signup is separate from the FCPS Athlete registration)

No late paperwork will be accepted.

First day of tryouts: November 8 @ 3:15 on the track
Tryouts:11/8; 11/9; 11/10 @ 3:15 on the track
Cuts: 11/10 after tryout

11/14-21 at Road Runner Sport in Falls Church

 

Tryouts will begin on November 8 at 3:15. Those not in the attendance line by 3:15 will not be listed on our attendance roster and will not be allowed to tryout.

 

Team Green Day Conditioning will be held Tuesday and Thursday on the McLean Track starting 9/14/2021

You must have the following to begin conditioning and practice:

✓ Any required proof of vaccinations as determined by FCPS
Physical completed (info needs to be filled out on the proper form)
✓ Completed on-line FCPS Registration Process and ✓ Running shoes in good condition
✓ Track spikes (required after shoe night)

✓ Proper technical running gear (be prepared for all weather conditions)
✓ Water bottles
✓ Watch with stopwatch

***Athletes must complete the following health screening form using their FCPS Google Mail Account 30 minutes prior to arrival or scan a QR code when they arrive to check in every day, marking that they are not experiencing COVID symptoms. If athletes do not check in, they cannot participate.***

Practices: Practice will be held M-F.  Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday practices are from 3:15:-5::30 PM. Thursday practice is from 4:15-6:30 to allow for retakes, club meetings or tutoring. We will have team runs several Saturday mornings (9 or 10 AM), unless there is a meet. Practice will be held regardless of weather. We will go inside if necessary.

 

Competitions: Each athlete in good standing will be scheduled to compete several times throughout the season.

 

Events of Indoor Track & Field: 55 meter dash, 300 meter dash, 1000 meter run, 1600 meter run, 3200 meter run, 55 meter hurdles, 300 meter hurdles, 4 x 200 meter relay, 4 x 400 meter relay, 4 x 800 meter relay, long jump, triple jump, high jump, pole vault and shot put.

 

*If you would like to attend private pole vault lessons and jump for the team, please let the coach know



 

*See below for tryout times*

 

McLean Track and Field Tryout Information (2021-22)

 

TRYOUT SYSTEM: 

  • We will have a three day tryout 

  • Due to stricter limitations on meet entries and safety concerns we will limit the roster to around 40-50 boys and around 40-50 girls. We will reserve a certain number of spots for the top freshman, as well.

  • Just because you make a time does not mean that you make the team. It means you will be considered for the team.

 

TRYOUTS:

These distances will be performed throughout the week. You will have to make the time in at least one of the events to make the team. Please note that the qualifying standards for freshman is different from that of 10th - 12th graders. (Throwers are not required to make the running standard but must complete a 1600 meter run within 9:30)

9th grade

Girls

Boys

200

34.0

28.0

400

73.0

63.0

800

2:59

2:30

1600

6:40

6:00

Throwing

20’0 or top two 9th graders)

24’0 or top two 9th graders)


 

10-12th grade

Girls

Boys

200

33.0

27.0

400

70.0

61.0

800

2:42

2:20

1600

6:40

5:45

Throwing

22’0 (or top two 10-12th graders )

28’0 (or top two 10-12th graders)



 

EXPECTATIONS:  This is a varsity sport and attendance at practices and meets is MANDATORY. Failure to comply with practice and meet expectations may result in dismissal from the team..  Carefully consider your time commitments when deciding whether to try out for track.  We have practice every week day regardless of weather. Since we are making cuts, if you commit to the team, we have very high expectations!

 

PREPARATION: You MUST come to the first day of tryouts in shape and ready to run.  If you are not participating in a fall sport, here is a good workout schedule to get you started and ready for the first day of practice. Build slowly and stretch before and after the workout.  Follow this workout until the beginning of tryouts. 

 

   Run 5 days                                                                             Exercises each day

~ 2 days, run for 20-25 minutes/3 miles easy                            ~ 3 x 10 push-ups

~ 2 days, run for 15 minutes/2 miles moderate                         ~ 3 x 100 sit-ups 

~1 day, run for 20 minutes (1 min fast, 1 min slow) ~40 air squats

~ 8x50m accelerations after a run           ~ 3 x 25 lunges

 

Team News

1 year ago @ 12:04PM

October: Yellow/Green Day Practice

Yellow/Green Days for Track and Cross Country for October have changed. Please follow these directions closely.

Conditioning will now take place on Monday from 5:30 - 7:00 PM and Wednesday from 4:00 - 6:00 PM

 

Athletes must be dropped off at the rock. For departure, athletes must leave through the lower stadium parking lot. This is non-negotiable.

 

Upon arrival, athletes will scan a QR code from their cars and fill out a questionnaire. They will also have their temperature taken while in the car. PLEASE STAY IN YOUR CAR. Athletes will not be admitted if they do not follow this protocol. Athletes also must have 32 ounces of water and a mask on on or on hand at all times. If players do not have 32 ounces of water or a mask, they will not be admitted. To avoid traffic congestion during check in, please refer to the below schedule so you know when to arrive.

 

Athletes must work to stay 10 feet apart from others at all times during their workout. Coaches will do their best to keep athletes separate and safe. If any athlete does not follow the rules or appears to disregard the health of others, they will be sent home.

 

Athletes must have turned in a completed physical to  prior to the workout in order to attend. Many of you have already done this, so thank you if that applies to you. For those of you who have not, you will not be allowed to participate until you do. Athletes will be required to turn email a copy of their emergency care card to xcmclean@gmail.com prior to arrival to the first workout. 

 
The schedule for arrival is as follows:


Monday: 

5:00 PM –  last name A-H check in, then sit in bleachers socially distant

5:10 PM -  last name I-M check in, then sit in bleachers socially distant

5:20 PM -  last name N-Z check in, then sit in bleachers socially distant

5:30 PM –  workout begins

Sit in bleachers upon arrival unless otherwise directed. Do Not go near the track or canteen/snack bar.

 

Wednesday:

 

3:45 PM –  last name A-H check in, then sit in bleachers socially distant

5:50 PM -  last name I-M check in, then sit in bleachers socially distant

3:55 PM -  last name N-Z check in, then sit in bleachers socially distant

4:00 PM –  workout begins

Sit in bleachers upon arrival  separated by 10 feet unless otherwise directed. Do Not go near the track or canteen/snack bar.

 

New Athlete Registration Form Requirement

Beginning Wednesday, November 4th, FCPS activities and athletic programs will transition to a new online student registration system.  This new system offers a host of benefits for schools and community members including:

  • One stop shop for registering your student for athletic programs and many common activities occurring throughout the school year
  • Electronic submission of the emergency care card and weight room waiver- only have to fill these out once!
  • A new home for the state-mandated concussion education program

 

Each family will create an account and from this account, can register their student(s) for various activity and athletic opportunities.  While registering does not guarantee a spot on the team, this information will help to ensure your student is ready to go on the first day of tryouts.  Students can be registered for one or more activities throughout the year and families can sign in as needed to update information.

 

Please note the following:

  • You will still need to submit a valid VHSL Pre-participation Exam Form (physical) directly to the school prior to your student’s participation; all other requirements will be completed through this registration process.
  • Families who have already submitted their concussion education verification form will be asked to verify completion again as part of the registration process.  We do apologize for any inconvenience- please bear with us as we make this change
  • Information on how to fill out the physical form and send it in can be found at: https://mcleanactivities.org/main/otherad/contentID/30271135

 

 

The new registration site is available herehttps://mclean-ar.rschooltoday.com/

Team News

1 year ago @ 11:29AM

Yellow Days Cancelled 12/7 and 12/9 2020

We will NOT have Yellow Day conditioning 12/7 or 12/9 2020 to allow our athletic trainers space to assist those sports starting 12/7/2020. Please continue to train on your own. The track will remain open to the community during this time.

Team News

1 year ago @ 11:16AM

Winter Track 2020-2021

Winter Track Tryouts will take place from December 14-16 2020 from 4:00 pm -6:00 pm. Arrive early to sign-in and warmup. 

All athletes trying out for winter track MUST signup to tryout no later than December 7, 2020 to allow Coaches to plan and organize tryout groups and check eligibility prior to tryouts. Signup for Winter Track is now closed. Please contact Coach Jemison if you have any questions.

Additional tryout and winter track information can be found here However the rapidly changing circumstances can result in changes to all information at any time.

 

Beginning Wednesday, November 4th, FCPS activities and athletic programs will transition to a new online student registration system.  This new system offers a host of benefits for schools and community members including:

  • One stop shop for registering your student for athletic programs and many common activities occurring throughout the school year
  • Electronic submission of the emergency care card and weight room waiver- only have to fill these out once!
  • A new home for the state-mandated concussion education program

 

Each family will create an account and from this account, can register their student(s) for various activity and athletic opportunities.  While registering does not guarantee a spot on the team, this information will help to ensure your student is ready to go on the first day of tryouts.  Students can be registered for one or more activities throughout the year and families can sign in as needed to update information.

 

Please note the following:

  • You will still need to submit a valid VHSL Pre-participation Exam Form (physical) directly to the school prior to your student’s participation; all other requirements will be completed through this registration process.
  • Families who have already submitted their concussion education verification form will be asked to verify completion again as part of the registration process.  We do apologize for any inconvenience- please bear with us as we make this change
  • Information on how to fill out the physical form and send it in can be found at: https://mcleanactivities.org/main/otherad/contentID/30271135

 

 

The new registration site is available herehttps://mclean-ar.rschooltoday.com/

Team News

1 year ago @ 8:25AM

Spring Track Tryouts and Important Season Information

Spring Track Tryouts will take place from April 12, 2021 from 3:30 pm -6:00 pm. Arrive early to sign-in and warmup. 

All athletes trying out for spring track MUST signup to tryout no later than April 5, 2021 to allow Coaches time to plan and organize tryout groups and check eligibility prior to tryouts. 

Additional tryout and winter track information can be found here However the rapidly changing circumstances can result in changes to all information at any time.

 

Beginning Wednesday, November 4th, FCPS activities and athletic programs will transition to a new online student registration system.  This new system offers a host of benefits for schools and community members including:

  • One stop shop for registering your student for athletic programs and many common activities occurring throughout the school year
  • Electronic submission of the emergency care card and weight room waiver- only have to fill these out once!
  • A new home for the state-mandated concussion education program

 

Each family will create an account and from this account, can register their student(s) for various activity and athletic opportunities.  While registering does not guarantee a spot on the team, this information will help to ensure your student is ready to go on the first day of tryouts.  Students can be registered for one or more activities throughout the year and families can sign in as needed to update information.

 

Please note the following:

  • You will still need to submit a valid VHSL Pre-participation Exam Form (physical) directly to the school prior to your student’s participation; all other requirements will be completed through this registration process.
  • Families who have already submitted their concussion education verification form will be asked to verify completion again as part of the registration process.  We do apologize for any inconvenience- please bear with us as we make this change
  • Information on how to fill out the physical form and send it in can be found at: https://mcleanactivities.org/main/otherad/contentID/30271135

 

 

The new registration site is available here: https://mclean-ar.rschooltoday.com/

Team News

2.0 years ago @ 8:51PM

Winter Track 2019-2020

You must first sign up to Tryout!

Our Team Store is open from now until midnight  on Sunday 11/17. Please visit the store today to purchase your uniform (a uniform is required of all athletes to compete) and other essential gear. We strongly suggest the purchase of the jacket and both pair of pants. You are required to wear McLean gear to all meets.

 

A copy of our meet schedule can be found on the Indoor Track page of the McLean Athletics website, however, I will share a copy of our Google Calendar in a few days. Please note that many of the winter track and field meets take place during the winter break and Dr. King Holiday weekend! Please prepare yourself to contribute to your team during that time particularity if you are a varsity athlete or would like to run varsity. The VA Showcase, which takes place January 17-20 here in Virginia, is especially important as it is one of the largest most significant indoor track and field meets in the country. This meet requires an overnight stay. McLean will make its mark during this meet this season!.

 

On 11/21/19 McLean will hold the Winter Parent Night, where your parents on meet the coaches. The event starts at 6 pm in the cafeteria.

 

On 11/22/19 All winter Sports Athlete Meeting at 3 pm in the cafeteria.

 

Our first meet is at Episcopal HS in Arlington at 7:30 am. All athletes are required to ride the bus to and from the meet. We depart from the big rock at  6:15 am.

  • Indoor Track tryouts times and team expectations 


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