Community Track

/ / / / ON YOUR MARK...GET SET...GO !!! JUMP IN TO THE 2010 TRACK SEASON! / / / /

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Commissioners: Ann Arens and Andrea Sonnenburg
Phone: Ann 952-891-1723 Andrea 952-432-1980
Commissioners' Email: communitytrack@vaasports.org

To Register for VAA Track click on REGISTRATION (in the column to the left) and then select ONLINE REGISTRATION to begin the registration process. Note a credit card will be required for payment. For information regarding scholarships please send an email to communitytrack@vaasports.org or contact a Track Commissioner at the number indicated above.
For ride share / coach requests, please review our policy in the announcements section below.

NEW THIS YEAR:
- Teams will be formed by GRADE LEVEL:
--> Kindergarten and 1st Grade
--> 2nd and 3rd Grade
--> 4th through 6th Grade (7th grade: see announcements)

About VAA Track: The VAA track season will begin April 5th and run through May 15th. (If needed, make-up meets may be held the week of May 17th.) Meets and practices are held at the Apple Valley High School track; some practices will be at Valley Middle School for higher grades and at the Apple Valley Community Center for lower grades.
Practices are scheduled by each coach and are dependent upon location availability; specific practice dates cannot be provided here.
Expect one to two one-hour practices per week.

2010 Meet Schedule (Please see dates & times for each age group below):
Meets are scheduled by available dates on the AVHS track.
- PLEASE NOTE: Our goal is to hold 5 meets during the season.
- Meets may be cancelled due to bad weather and will be rescheduled if and as soon as possible. This year Sunday afternoons are possible make-up dates.

Track Meets for 4th-6th Graders

2010 Dates:

Friday, April 9th - 5:30 p.m.

Monday, April 19th - 5:30 p.m.

Friday, April 23th - 5:30 p.m.

Friday, April 30th - 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, May 4th - 5:30 p.m.

Events for 4th-6th Grade include: Hurdles, 50, 75, 100 & 200 Meter Dash, 400, 800 & 1500 Meter Run, Running Long Jump, Softball Throw (4th-5th grade girls), Football Throw (4th-5th grade boys), Shot Put (6th grade boys/girls). Meets typically run 2-2.5 hours.

Track Meets for 2nd and 3rd Grade:

2010 Dates:

Saturday, April 10th - 10 a.m.

Saturday, April 17th - 10 a.m.

Saturday, May 1st - 10 a.m.

Saturday, May 8th - 10 a.m.

Saturday, May 15th - 10 a.m.

Events for the 2nd and 3rd grade boys and girls include: 50, 75, 100 & 200 Meter Dash, Team Relays, Running Long Jump, Baseball(BOYS)/Softball(GIRLS) Throw. Meets typically run 1.5-2 hours.

Track Meets for Kindergarten and 1st Grade:

Saturday, April 10th - 1 p.m.

Saturday, April 17th - 1 p.m.

Saturday, May 1st - 1 p.m.

Saturday, May 8th - 1 p.m.

Saturday, May 15th - 1 p.m.

Events for this group include: 50, 75, 100 & 150 Meter Dash, Team Relays, Standing Long Jump and Baseball Throw. Meets typically run 1-1.5 hours.

* * VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! * *

We have a successful track record due to our parent volunteers. As our numbers grow, so does our need for volunteers. Whether you can give your time for the entire season or for a meet or two, we need you!
Contact Commissioners Ann or Andrea at communitytrack@vaasports.org for information on volunteer opportunties or indicate your interest when registering your child/children. Coaches are in greatest need and training is provided for those without experience.
NOTE: The Coaches Meeting is scheduled for 6:30pm, Thursday, March 18th at the Apple Valley Community Center.

Attention Interested STUDENT Meet Workers:
For all past workers, information will be emailed at the end of February. If you are 12 years or older and are interested in being a meet worker, please send an email to communitytrack@vaasports.org indicating your interest.

Announcements
Ride Share / Coach Requests Team Formation by Grade

Community Track Documents Documents relative to the Community Track program.	Display Picture Galleries Display the picture galleries for this program.
E-Mail Subscription Utilities Use these utilities to subscribe to various E-Mail lists or to unsubscribe from lists.	Links
Online Survey Provide feedback on program and coaches through the online survey	Registration Information For registration information and access to VAA's on-line registration forms.

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