SCOTTSBLUFF BEARCATS TRACK & FIELD 2020 SEASON
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SCOTTSBLUFF BEARCATS
TRACK & FIELD
2020 SEASON
SCOTTSBLUFF BEARCATS TRACK & FIELD Program Philosophy All coaches and athletes will feel valued. All in our program will passionately outwork others. We suit up and show up even when it is hard. Leadership starts with coaches and extends to athletes. Track and field is a team sport with no bench. Coach Expectations Cultivate the enjoyment and love of track and field events. Provide excellent guidance in motivation, technique, and training. Work to ensure athletes are in events that optimize team and individual performance. Athlete Expectations Pull in the same direction as our team. Keep failures in perspective and learn from them. Do today what others will not so we can do tomorrow what others cannot.
Scottsbluff High School Track & Field Coaching Staff
Head Coach | Sprints | Relays Shelby Aaberg 641-2461
Pole Vault Todd Menghini
Hurdles Linda Meininger
Jumps Mike Burda
Jumps Jud Hall
Distance Aaron Carrizales
Throws Rodney Bussinger
Throws Nicole Summerville
Unified Vanessa Manning
Bluffs Middle School Track & Field Coaching Staff
BMS Coordinator | Hurdles Faith Mullen
Sprints | Relays Ron Howard
Pole Vault Justin Gipe
Jumps
Throws Joe Benson
Distance Dave Castle
Chain of Command
Should an issue or conflict arise, please address the concern in the following order:
1. Event Coach
2. Head Coach / Coordinator
3. Athletic Director
Practice Information
Tryouts
No official tryouts for track and field and no cuts
Participation
All athletes must have a completed physical prior to first practice
No defined Varsity or junior Varsity squad
Some track meets Varsity only; only top athletes compete at those meets
Practice
3:45 – 5:15 pm Monday – Friday; completion times may vary by event group
Saturday practices for different event groups are event coaches’ discretion
Wear appropriate clothing for the weather and event appropriate shoes
Bring a water bottle to practice
Practice Attendance
All athletes are expected to be at practice everyday.
All athletes are expected to be on time
Late athletes will only be excused with prior approval or if they have a signed pass
Notify the coaching staff before practice in order for an absence to be excused
Examples of Excused Absences
Athlete is absent from school due to illness, in which case the athlete will not practice.
Athlete has an unexpected personal or family emergency.
Athlete has obtained advance permission from the event coach due to involvement in
another school-related event, receiving academic help from a teacher, personal business,
a college visit, family vacation, or other family matter.
Other situations may be approved at the coach’s discretion.
Examples of Unexcused Absences
Skipping practice
Not completing a practice
Attending another commitment without notifying coaches
Being asked to leave for any reason
Being consistently late to practice
Unexcused absences will result in loss of competition.
Multiple unexcused absences will result in dismissal from the team.Track Meets
Before the Meet
Throwers and pole vaulters will prepare implements and poles the day prior.
Team captains will be responsible for camp setup and cleanup.
The bus will leave on time. Do not be late.
Athlete Expectations
Ride the bus to and from track meets
o Bus rides are opportunities for building relationships. Please limit blue slip
usage throughout the season. We expect our athletes to ride together.
Be responsible for his or her uniform and personal items
Complete all of your events unless injured or approved by the event coach
Respect meet officials and facilities; portray good sportsmanship
Remain positive during the meet
Encourage and cheer on teammates throughout the day
At the Meet
When we arrive at a school, all athletes should do the following in this order.
1. As a team find a place for camp and set up the tent.
2. Locate restrooms, field event areas, and event check-in.
3. If you are in a field event, check in at the event, make appropriate marks, and warm
up at the proper time.
4. If you are on a sprint relay, check with your event coach on what is expected.
5. All competitors should be up and moving 45 minutes before the start of your event.
Begin your event specific warm up at the appropriate time as designated by your
event coach.
6. Be sure to check in for your event at first call. You can go, check in, and return to a
field event, or continue your warm up after you check in.
7. After your event cool down even if you have another event later.
8. All boys and girls should be ready at the end of the 4x400 every meet for a full victory
lap and team meeting.
9. After the team meeting, all athletes will help clean up the team camp.Meet Attendance
Home Meets
All athletes – competing or not – are expected to attend the entire meet.
Athletes not competing will be expected to help at the meet in various capacities
including working at a field event, setting up hurdles, filming events, etc.
Away Meets
All posted competitors and posted alternates are expected to go to away track and
field meets.
All must attend school if the meet excusal is later in the day.
Any athlete not competing or not listed as an alternate does not have to go to the
meet. All athletes in this situation are expected to attend school.
If the athlete does not go to the meet, he or she must complete a workout as
designated by the event coach.
Non-competing athletes who go to the meet should be prepared to compete or
complete a workout, unless the athlete is injured.
All Meets
If an athlete will miss a meet for any reason, the athlete must notify the coaching
staff two weeks prior to the meet.
An athlete who misses a meet without an accepted excuse will not compete in the
next meet.
Arriving Late / Leaving Early From Track Meets
All athletes are expected to be at a track meet from start to finish.
If an athlete needs to arrive late or leave early for another acceptable commitment,
the athlete must return the appropriate completed form to the head coach prior to
boarding the bus.
Excessive use of this privilege – more than twice in one season – may result in loss of
letter point progress and/or dismissal from the team.Participation and Student Expectations
Other Sports & Activities
Our coaching staff will work with students who participate in other sports.
Once we reach week 9 of the season (week of April 27), your primary sport needs to
be track & field. This will remain true through the state meet on May 23.
Be open and honest with your coaches about your participation in other sports. Our
coaching staff will do the same when advising the athlete.
Injuries
Athletes are expected to inform his or her event coach of an injury before the start of
practice.
If an athlete is injured during practice, he or she should inform the event coach. Event
coaches will inform the head coach of an injury at practice on the same day.
Injured athletes will follow directions given by medical personnel.
Should an injured athlete provide a doctor’s note excusing him or her from practice,
the injured athlete must also provide a doctor’s note giving a specific date for return
to practice and competition.
Days Where School is Not in Session
Interruptions to athletes’ training will negatively impact performance.
Because of this, should an athlete need to miss a practice session during one of the
days below, an excusal note must be provided to the head coach.
o Friday, March 13: Practice
o Friday, March 27: Binfield Meet
o Friday, April 10: Event coach discretion
o Monday, April 13: Practice
o Monday, April 27: Practice (Best in the West the next day)
Academic Eligibility
Starting Wednesday, March 18, the activities director will sweep eligibility.
Athletes are expected to check their school email. If an athlete has a failing grade, he
or she will to go to the Activities Office to pick up a red card from Ms. Ramos.
Any athlete with one failing grade may compete for one week provided the athlete
obtains a signature from the teacher of the specific class. This signature indicates the
athlete and teacher have developed a plan the athlete will follow.
Any athlete with multiple failing grades will not compete until all grades are passing.Scottsbluff Bearcat Track & Field Varsity Lettering Policy
Any athlete will receive a Varsity letter if they achieve any one of the following criteria:
1. Score a minimum of 12 points in varsity track meets throughout the season
Points at JV meets: 1 JV point = 1/2 Varsity point
2. Place individually or on a relay at District B6 or Class B State Championship
3. Achieve the lettering standard two times in an event at any track meet during the
season. Relay splits do not count toward meeting a time standard.
4. Participate in track and field for a minimum of three seasons.
5. Any senior athlete who completes their season in good standing.
The coaching staff reserves the right to award a letter to anyone who does not achieve one
of the previous guidelines (for example, if the athlete sustains an injury, the coach may
award a letter). Athletes who demonstrate an excellent attitude, a high amount of
dedication, and an outstanding amount of effort may letter. An athlete must complete his
or her season in order to receive his or her letter.
Track Meet Scoring Criteria
Meets scoring six places Meets scoring eight places
First place 10 points First place 10 points
Second place 8 points Second place 8 points
Third place 6 points Third place 6 points
Fourth place 4 points Fourth place 5 points
Fifth place 2 points Fifth place 4 points
Sixth place 1 point Sixth place 3 points
Seventh place 2 points
Eighth place 1 point
Boys Girls Event
19’0” 15’6” Long Jump
39’0” 32’0” Triple Jump
12’0” 9’0” Pole Vault
6’0” 5’0” High Jump
44’5” 32’0” Shot Put
120’0” 100’0” Discus
11.70 13.30 100m
16.50 17.00 110/100m Hurdles
24.10 27.50 200m
44.50 51.00 300m Hurdles
54.50 62.00 400m
2:07.0 2:27.0 800m
4:55.0 5:35.0 1600m
10:45.0 12:15.0 3200mTEAM GOALS
Perennial Goals
The Scottsbluff High School Track and Field coaches are committed to achieving the
following goals every season.
1. We will develop disciplined, unselfish, hard-working young men and women who are
proud of their team, school, and community.
2. We will encourage our student athletes to be good students, good citizens, good
athletes, and always display good sportsmanship.
3. We will work to create a positive experience for all of the athletes who participate in
Scottsbluff Track and Field.
4. We will lead a team that will continue to be competitive at the conference, district,
and state levels.
5. We will compete with a team first mentality. Each individual will do his or her best in
every capacity to help our team win.
2020 Girls Team Goals
50+ girls out for track and field
Qualify one or more relays to the state meet
Top 2 team finish in District B6
Top 10 team finish at Class B State Meet
2020 Boys Team Goals
50+ boys out for track and field
Qualify one or more relays to the state meet
Top 2 team finish in District B6
Top 10 team finish at Class B State MeetCoaching Staff Requests
for Parents & Guardians of
Scottsbluff Track & Field Athletes
Season
Help your athlete go to bed at the same time every night
Help your athlete drink plenty of water on a daily basis
Help your athlete have a healthy, balanced diet
Encourage your athlete to communicate with coaches and to advocate for
himself or herself
Encourage your athlete to complete all their schoolwork on time and to
communicate with teachers about activity related absences
Meets
Come to our meets
Support and cheer on your athlete and others on our team
Let the coaches coach
Volunteer to help with field events and timing at home meets
o Friday, March 27: Binfield Invite
o Tuesday, April 2: BMS Meet
o Friday, April 24: Twilight Invite
o Tuesday, April 28: Best in the West Classic
o Saturday, May 2: Home middle school meet
Team Dinners
Volunteer to help prepare team dinners
Dates and times to be determinedStudent Athlete Conduct on Social Media
Below are the social media guidelines which provide the following direction for social media site usage.
Everything you post is public information.
Any text or photo placed online is completely out of your control the moment it is placed online – even if you
limit access to your site or page. Information (including pictures, videos, and comments) may be accessible
even after you remove it. Once you post a photo or comment on a social networking site, that photo or
comment becomes the property of the site and may be searchable even after you remove it.
What you post may affect your future!
Many employers, college admissions officers, and athletic recruiters review social networking sites as part of
their overall evaluation of an applicant. Carefully consider how you want people to perceive you before you
give them a chance to misinterpret your information (including pictures, videos, comments and posters). Do
not have a false sense of security about your rights to freedom of speech. These sites are NOT a place where
you can do and say whatever you want without repercussions.
Similar to comments made in person, the Scottsbluff High School Track & Field team will not tolerate disrespectful
comments and behavior online, such as:
Derogatory language or remarks that may harm teammates or coaches
Other Scottsbluff student athletes, teachers or coaches
Student athletes, coaches or representatives of other schools, including comments that may be
disrespectful to opposing teams
Incriminating photos or statements depicting violence, hazing; sexual harassment; full or partial nudity;
inappropriate gestures; vandalism; stalking; underage drinking, selling, possessing, or using controlled
substances; or any other inappropriate behavior (including the use of profanity)
Creating a serious danger to the safety of another person or making a credible threat of serious physical
or emotional injury to another person.
Indicating knowledge of an unreported school or team violation – regardless if the violation was
unintentional or intentional.
Should a member of the Scottsbluff High School Track & Field team violate the above guidelines, the procedure we
will follow is outlined in the pamphlet entitled “Scottsbluff Bearcats Parent/Sponsor Communication” available in
the Activities Office and distributed at the Spring Sports Parent Meeting.Track & Field Team Electronic Resources
Follow our team on Twitter
@SB_TrackField
Event performances
Team building activities
Recognition of academic
achievement
Weather updates
Highlights from training
Remind We will use Remind for:
Your son/daughter will be Weather updates
automatically added to our Remind Cancellations/postponements
page through Infinite Campus. Team dinner information
Practice announcements
Please read our Remind messages. Messaging athletes
Athletic.net
http://www.athletic.net/TrackAndFi
eld/School.aspx?SchoolID=10776
Track meet calendar
Athletes’ times, marks, and
personal bests
Meet results
All-time school charts
Team handbook
District and state-level event
rankings
Team photosYou can also read
