First Meet - Final Reminders

First off, I realized today that we never got the duffle bags handed out...so please make due tomorrow and we'll get those big bags out before the next meet.  In the meantime, here are a few tips and reminders for tomorrow:

MEET:  Merli Invitational
LOCATION:  "The Bubble," in Toms River (MAP)
BUS TIME:  Bus pulls out at 7:30am, so be at school by 7:15
ARRIVE HOME: 2:00-2:30-ish

WHAT TO PACK:  Here are a few suggestions...
  1.  Dress/Pack in layers ... the Bubble will be cold in the AM until the sun is strong
  2.  All Under Armour and tights need to be BLACK and SOLID
  3.  Extra everything, just in case
  4.  Healthy food & drinks (there is a concession stand that sells candy/snacks)
  5.  Money in case there are T-shirts for sale
  6.  Your uniform, trainers, and racing spikes* (if you have them)
* I have 1/8" pyramid spikes if you need them

ORDER OF EVENTS:
On the Track (girls first in all events)
400 meters
3200 meters
55 HH
55 meters
4x800
Finals 55 HH
Finals 55 meters
1600
4x400
In the Field:
Pole Vault - 2 pits
High Jump - girls first
Shot Put - girls first

Winter Break Schedule

Here you go ... the Winter Break Schedule!

Please also let me know if you have conflicts for either meet that is scheduled for the break.

Tue 12/23 (1/2 day):  practice 1-3 pm
Wed 12/24:  OFF
Thu 12/25:  OFF
Fri 12/26:  practice 8-10 am
Sat 12/27:  MERLI INVITATIONAL - bus @ TBA
Sun 12/28:  OFF
Mon 12/29:  practice 8-10 am
Tue 12/30:  practice 8-10 am
Wed 12/31:  practice 8-10 am
Thu 1/1:  OFF
Fri 1/2:  OCEAN COUNTY RELAYS - bus @ TBA
Sat 1/3:  practice 8-10 am
Sun 1/4:  OFF

Hydration, Hydration!

I have always felt that most people recognize that hydration is a critical part of athletics, but I am certain that many people do NOT understand how quickly we become dehydrated or how much fluid we need to ingest to remain hydrated or just how bad fruit juices are compared to water.  So.....here is an article that focuses on all those very points!  Enjoy.

ARTICLE HERE