Good Morning Rams! 

Please note I have changed my email, I will no longer be using the gina.degaetano@lcps.org. My new email address will be as follows: 

riversidexctf@gmail.com 

Go Rams! 

Please note the banquet is Thursday, we will start at 6PM in the school cafeteria! Don't forget to refer to earlier email for sign ups and more information regarding dinner. 

We hope to see you there! 

Go Rams! 

Below is the information for the team banquet, we hope to see you there for the celebration and to wrap up a great season with the Rams! 

When: June 7th

Where: Riverside Cafeteria 

What: Track and Field Team Banquet and Awards 

Who: Track and Field Athletes and Family welcome! 

Below is the sign up for food and RSVP. Copy and Paste the link into your browser for more details! 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080a4dafab2cab9-track1 

Good Afternoon Rams, 

Below is the information for the regional track meet, please note this is a two day event. Athletes will only attend the day which they compete on:

 Time: May 23 (Handley): 10:00 a.m.

G/B Pole Vault

G/B 3200 relay

Girls High Jump

Girls Triple Jump

Boys Long Jump

Girls Discus

Boys Shot Put

Schedule of Events (for May 25 at Millbrook):

2:45 Coaches Meeting (field house)

Shot/Discus Certification @ garage door side of field house

3:10 First Call Girls Long Jump (2 hour open pit)

Boys Triple Jump (2 hour open pit)

Girls Shot Put

Boys High Jump

Boys Discus

3:15 Final Call-All Field Events

4:45 (No trials in running events. We will be on a rolling schedule throughout the finals.)

Girls 100 Meter Hurdles Finals

Boys 110 Meter Hurdles Finals

Girls 100 Meter Dash Finals

Boys 100 Meter Dash Finals

Girls 1600 Meter Run Finals

Boys 1600 Meter Finals

Girls 4 x 100 Meter Relay

Boys 4 x 100 Meter Relay

Girls 400 Meter Dash Finals

Boys 400 Meter Dash Finals

Girls 300 Meter Hurdles Finals

Boys 300 Meter Hurdles Finals

Girls 800 Meter Run Finals

Boys 800 Meter Run Finals

Girls 200 Meter Dash Finals

Boys 200 Meter Dash Finals

Girls 3200 Meter Run Finals

Boys 3200 Meter Run Finals

Girls 4 x 400 Meter Relay

Boys 4 x 400 Meter Relay

There will be no admission charge at Handley on May 23. 

T-shirts: Region 4C Track & Field T-shirts will be on sale.

Concessions: Concessions will be available.

Good Afternoon All, 

Two changes to make note- 

1) The two mile for today has been changed to go off at 4PM at Loudoun County High School. 

2) The end of season banquet will now be rescheduled for Thursday, June 7th. It is no longer the 4th due to the senior field trip. Please mark your calendar for the change! More information to come! 

Go Rams! 

Below is the information for the upcoming conference meet: All athletes entered in the meet will be notifed today at practice. If you are not competing in the meet and have not done so already please plan to turn in your uniform. We hope to see many of you at the meet cheering the team on! 

Go Rams! 

2018 Dulles District

Track & Field Championships

Loudoun County High School

Below is the information for the conference meet- please note it is the 15th and 16th ( not the 17th) 

Meet Information: 

Facility:

• 6-lane rubber track, runways, high jump area 
• Only ? or ¼ - inch pyramid spikes are permitted 
• Concrete throwing circles 
• All teams should dress at home 
• Restrooms beside concession building 

Admission Fee:

• Dulles District guidelines: $6.00 for all spectators per day.
• Athletes must be dressed in their school uniform to be admitted free.

T-shirts:

• Will be custom printed on site, and available in a variety of styles.   

Concessions:

• Concessions will be available.

Awards:

• Trophy:  boys/girls team champions
• Medals:  top eight finishers in individual events
• Medals:  top four teams in relay events

Date:

• Tuesday, 5:00 pm May 15^th – 3200 Boys and Girls

• Wednesday, 3:00 May 16^th – All Events except 3200

Time schedule 5/16:

• Arrival Time:             1:45 pm(no earlier please)
• Meet Packets:              2:00 pm (Finish Line)
• Coaches Meeting:       2:30 pm  (Press Box)
• Field events:                3:00 pm (Certification 2:00-2:30 In front of rest rooms)
• Track events:               3:00 pm  

Schedule of Events

Tuesday May 15^th

5:00 pm           Girls    3200 Meter Run

Boys    3200 Meter Run

Wednesday May 16^th

2:00 pm           Meet packets (at gate)

2:00 pm           Weigh in (front of rest rooms)

2:30 pm           Coaches meeting in press box

3:00 pm           Girls High Jump

                        Boys Long Jump

                        Girls Long Jump

                        Boys Shot

                        Girls Discus

Followed by   Boys High Jump

                        Boys Triple Jump

                        Girls Triple Jump

                        Girls Shot

                        Boys Discus

3:00 pm     Running Events with rolling schedule

Girls    3200 Meter Relay (4 x 800)

Boys    3200 Meter Relay (4 x 800)

10 minute break

Girls    100 Meter High Hurdles

Boys    110 Meter High Hurdles

Girls    100 Meter Dash

Boys    100 Meter Dash

Girls    1600 Meter Run

Boys    1600 Meter Run

Girls    400 Meter Relay (4 x 100)

Boys    400 Meter Relay (4 x 100)

Girls    400 Meter Dash

Boys    400 Meter Dash

Girls    300 Meter Hurdles

Boys    300 Meter Hurdles

Girls    800 Meter Run

Boys    800 Meter Run

Girls    200 Meter Dash

Boys    200 Meter Dash

10 minute break

Girls    1600 Meter Relay (4 x 400)

Boys    1600 Meter Relay (4X 400)

Good Morning Track and Field- 

A lot to cover as we rap up the last week of in season and head into the post season! First a quick recap of last week- Congrats to our MANY MANY MANY medal recipients at the Twilight Classic on Friday. We had a number of atheltes place in the top 6 in all areas. We also had a number of athletes get PRs and qualify for both the conference meet and regional meet! 

Now for this week- Please read as there is a lot to cover....  

Monday- AOW were awarded, Congrats to Olivia, Mike, and Miles this weeks Athletes of the Week. Athletes were notified if they are competing in Wednesday's Quad meet at Dominion High School. 

Tuesday- Practice 

Wednesday- Quad Meet at Dominion High School, located in Sterling, VA. There will be a rolling schedule, same as last weeks. Please notify a Coach in ADVANCE if you plan to leave with a parent from the meet. Those not competing on Friday or post season will need to turn in their uniform on WEDNESDAY. Please bring a change of clothes to change into. 

*Athletes will get out at 3 45PM from School 

Thursday- Lock Collection from All, meet inside before practice. All athletes will turn in their locks. Those not competing on Friday or Post Season, this will be your last official day of practice. 

Friday- Last Chance Meet at Milbrook High School. Athletes will get out at 1PM, Schedule below. If this is your last meet, you will turn your uniform in, please bring a change of clothes. If you are going home with a parent please notify a coach in ADVANCE. 

Schedule: 

Time Schedule:

3:00-3:30 p.m.     Implement Weigh-In

3:30 p.m.             Coaches' Meeting 

4:00 p.m.             Open Pit Field Events Begin

                                    Boys Shot followed by Girls Shot

                                    Girls Discus followed by Boys Discus

                                    Boys LJ followed by Boys TJ

                                    Girls LJ followed by Girls TJ

                                    Girls HJ followed by Boys HJ (Starting heights 4'2" & 5'2", subject to change)

4:15 p.m.            Running events on a Rolling Schedule, Girls followed by Boys   Sections will run Slow to Fast.                                               4 x 800m Relay

                                     100/110m Hurdles

                                     100m

                                     1600m

                                     4 x 100m Relay

                                     400m

                                     300m Hurdles

                                     800m

                                     200m

                                     3200m

                                     4 x 400m Relay


Awards: Medals will be given on the infield to the top 3 individuals in each event. There are no team awards which we hope helps coaches allow athletes to focus on the purpose of the meet- one Last Chance to qualify in specific events.

Field Event Information:  Shot/Discus will throw in flights.  LJ/TJ will jump in open pit format. Open pit will last for 2 hours unless all jumpers have completed their jumps prior to 2 hours. 

For the Future....SAVE THE DATES 

May 15- only the 3200m race  - Conference meet Day 1

May 17- Day two of Conference Meet, All other events ( More to come later this week) 

May 23/ 25th- 2 days- Regional Meet 

June 1/2- 2 Days State Meet 

June 4th- Team Banquet

Good Morning Rams! 

Below is the information for the upcoming week! 

Monday- Practice and Recap of Cassel's, Athlete of the Week, Announce those individuals competing on Wednesday 

Tuesday- Practice and Pasta Party to Follow, please sign up below: 

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080a4dafab2cab9-team1

Wednesday- Track Meet at Dominion High School, Sterling, VA *Students will leave school at 3 45PM, Bus will leave at 4PM 

*Please notify the COACHES in ADVANCE if you don't plan to ride the bus home. 

Thursday- Practice, Announce athletes that will be competing on Friday 

Friday- Park View Twilight Classic, Students will leave school at 2PM, bus will leave at 2 15PM 

*Please notify coaches in ADVANCE if you are planning to not ride the bus home from the meet. 

Meet Info Below

Schedule: All field events will begin at 3:00 PM followed by all track events at 4:00 PM
Awards: Medals will be given to the top 6 places per event / top 3 relay teams per event during a podium ceremony! Team trophy will be presented to the Boys & Girls Team Champions and Runner Up.

T-Shirts: T-Shirts will be available for purchase the day of the meet.

Concessions: A variety of hot and cold concessions will be sold throughout the meet.

Admission: $6.00 per adult (13 and up). $3.00 per senior citizen & children 6-12

*** Kids 5 and under are FREE ***

Saturday- NO PRACTICE 

Go Rams! 

Sign up for the next Pasta Party- May 1st 

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080a4dafab2cab9-team1 

Go Rams! 

Good Morning Rams, 

Below is information for the upcoming week and a recap of last week. 

Last Week- Last Week the Rams competed at Woodgrove both on Friday and Wednesday. All results  can be found on Milestat.com. We were very pleased with the results on both days! Keep up the great work! 

Below is the inormation for the upcoming week: 

Monday- Practice, AOW awarded, and Athletes will be notified if they are competing on Wednesday

Tuesday- Practice 

Wednesday- Meet at Dominion High School, located in Sterling, VA. Athletes will leave school at 3 45PM. Athletes not planning to ride the bus home need to check out with a coach. 

Thursday- Practice, Athletes notifed if they are competing on Saturday. 

Friday- Practice

Saturday- Cassel's XBC Meet, Meet Information Below 

12th Annual CASSELS XBC TRACK EXPERIENCE

When: Saturday, April 28th, 2018

Where: CHANTILLY HIGH SCHOOL

4201 Stringfellow Road

Chantilly, VA 20151

Awards: Medals will be given to the top 6 per event/ top 3 relay teams. A team trophy will be presented to the boys and girls winners and runners up overall. A Boys and Girls Running and Field MVP award will also be selected.

Results: Results and pictures will be posted at www.milestat.com and www.chargercctrack.com. 

T-Shirts: Shirts will be sold for $15 each throughout the meet.

Concessions: A variety of hot & cold concessions throughout the meet.

Admission: $7 per person, free for children 5 and under, or senior citizens. 
MORNING EVENTS:

7:30 Registration begins; Weigh-in for pole vaulters.

8:15 Coaches Meeting

8:30 Girls Shot Put followed by Boys Shot Put

Boys Discus followed by Girls

Girls Long Jump followed by Girls Triple Jump

Boys Long Jump followed by Boys Triple Jump 

9:00 Boys High Jump followed by Girls High Jump

Girls Pole Vault followed by Boys Pole Vault

8:30 Girls 3200m Run

9:15 Boys 3200m Run

10:00 Girls 100 Meter Low Hurdles  

10:20 Boys 110 Meter High Hurdles  

10:40 Girls 400 Meter Dash

11:00 Boys 400 Meter Dash

11:20 Girls 1600m Run (unseeded heats- top 2 in afternoon)

11:35 Boys 1600m Run (unseeded heats-top 2 in afternoon)

12:45 PM (Singing of national anthem; presentation of Boone Cox Memorial Scholarship)

Girls 4x800m Relay 

Boys 4x800m Relay

Girls 100m Dash 

Boys 100m Dash 

Girls 1600m Run (top 2 heats only)

Boys 1600m Run (top 2 heats only)

Girls 4x100m Relay

Boys 4x100m Relay

Girls 300m Hurdles

Boys 300m Hurdles

Girls 800m Run

Boys 800m Run

Girls 200m Dash 

Boys 200m Dash 

Girls Freshman 1600m Run

Boys Freshman 1600m Run

Girls 4x400m Relay

Boys 4x400m Relay

Go Rams! 

What a NIGHT!!!!!!!!

It was a great night on the track and in the field at Woodgrove! Congrats to the boys team placing 1st! And the ladies in 4th!!!!

Results for all events can be found:

http://va.milesplit.com/meets/313415/results/582540/raw#.Wti_f9KovIU

Go Rams! Way to Grind!

Good Afternoon Parents and Athletes, 

We are sad to inform you  that one of our athletes lost their dad earlier this week. We are hoping to help this family during this difficult time. Below is a sign up for gift card donations and pre-made dinner/ meals. We appreciate any help you may be able to offer at this time. 

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080a4dafab2cab9-donations

We greatly appreciate your support. All Donation and pre-made meals can be dropped off during the  week at practice. The coaching staff will then delivery the items collected to the athletes family. 

Sincerely, 

The Coaching Staff 

Below is the information for the Track team's fundraiser: 

Who: All track and field athletes 

What: Loudoun Half Volunteers 

Where: Drop off at the Corner of Brownstone Court and Cornerpost Square, located off of Clairborne Parkway in Ashburn, VA ( Just past the Giant shopping center and before the Alde/ Potomac River Running in Ashburn shopping Center) This is Mile 2 on the Course. 

When: Drop off at 5 55AM, we will finish by 7 45AM 

Wear: All team members should wear Riverside gear! 

Go Rams. 

Meet Information for Friday below: 

Site: Woodgrove High School Purcellville, VA

Date: Friday, April 20, 2018

Time: 2:00 Scratch Meeting Storage Building (All pre-meet scratches at

this time. (NO ADDITIONS)

Certification of Weight Implements -Storage Building

3:00 Field Events

3:15 3200 Meter Relay

4:00 Running Events (All running events are sections on time this year NO Prelims )

5:30 Coaches dinner (dinner provided for two hour period)

Scoring: 8 scoring places: First (10) Second (8) Third (6) Fourth (5) Fifth (4) Sixth (3) Seventh (2) Eighth (1). 

Trophy/Medals: A plaque will be awarded to the winning and runner-up teams (girls & boys teams). Medals will be awarded to the top six place winners in each event. Team trophies and an outstanding male and female athlete will be awarded at the conclusion of the meet. Individual winners will be announced following each event, and medals will be bagged for each team and given afterwards.

Admission: $6.00 per person. Athletes will be admitted in uniform only. Teams must enter together through GATE 5 at the far end of the stadium.

Passes: The following passes will be honored: VASSP, NASSP, VHSCA, VIAAA and District passes (bearer only). Pass holders will be asked to sign a guest register.

Concessions: The concession stand will be open with a wide variety of hot fresh foods and cold drinks.

Track Surface: Rubberized All Weather surface. (Flats and 1/4 inch spikes)

Start/Finish Line: On the home side by the first turn.

Miscellaneous:

All runners are to report to the bull pen (middle of the football field) or their field event on or before the SECOND CALL. Failure to report at this time will result in the athlete being scratched from that event.

All runners in lane events must return to the finish line in their proper lanes after the completion of each race.

Electronic communication equipment (cell phones, walkie-talkies and others) and video equipment are banned in the competition and designated warm-up areas.

All members of a team, when not participating in an event, must stay outside the track area. Teams are asked to set tents up on visitor side, around to the scoreboard area and NOT in the bleachers. They may also set up in the grassy areas outside the fence. Please keep home bleachers open for spectators only. 

Advise your athletes to use gate entranceways, and to NOT JUMP OVER THE FENCES surrounding our track.


Results will be posted on the back of the ticket booth and the complete results will be available to each coach after the meet. DO NOT go to the press box for results.


Properly Equipped and Sportsmanship Certification Form will be in your coaches packet at the Scratch Meeting.

400 meter relay teams may use tongue depressors or half tennis balls ONLY as markers on the track.

Jumpers may place markers in the grass OUTSIDE OF THE RUNWAY, however, NO TAPE IS ALLOWED on the runway or high jump surfaces.


T-SHIRTS: There will be official Wolverine Classic Invitational T-shirts and hoodies on sale the day of the event.

Good Morning Rams, 

Below is information regarding last week and this week. 

Last week the Rams had a busy week with their home meet and a two day meet at Robinson High School School. A big thank you to all of our parent volunteers who helped with the home meet. The team had many PRs at Robinson and we were pleased with the efforts in all areas! Congrats to Jared B. who placed 1st in Discus. 

Last Weeks Athletes of the Week were Greyson, Sean, Siby, and Lauren E. 

This week information below: 

Monday- Athletes notified if they are competing in Wednesday meet.

Tuesday- Practice 

Wednesday- Meet at Woodgrove High School. Start time at 5 30, athletes will leave after school. It will be a rolling schedule. Please send an email to the coaches if you plan to not ride the bus home. You will need to have a note/ email from a parent. 

Thursday- Practice, athletes will be notified if they are competing on Friday. 

Friday- Wolverine Classic, athletes will leave school early at 1 15PM. Meet Information will be sent out shortly. 

Saturday- No Practice 

Sunday- All athletes report to Broad Run High School for Team Fundraiser event- Race Volunteers at Loudoun County Half Marathon. More Information to come. 

Go Rams! 

Hi All, 

Thank you to all who came out to support the Rams last night! It was a great evening of competition! Results will be available shortly! We would like to thank everyone of our volunteers and cheer squad for making last night a success! Also, congrats to all of our seniors!!! 

Below is information regarding our Two Day meet this Friday and Saturday! 

Northern Virginia Invitational Robinson Secondary School April 13 – April 14, 2018 **THIS IS ONLY AN ESTIMATE – THE MEET RUNS ON A ROLLING SCHEDULE AND THIS IS FOR PLANNING PURPOSES FOR COACHES, SPECTATORS AND ATHLETES**

Friday, April 13 5:00 PM Field  Events:   Girls Shot Put Boys Discus Throw   Boys Long Jump Girls Long Jump Girls High Jump Girls Pole Vault 5:00 PM: Girls Distance Medley Relay (1200-400-800-1600) 5:15 PM: Boys Distance Medley Relay (1200-400-800-1600) 5:40 PM Girls 100 Meter Hurdles   5:55 PM Boys 110 Meter Hurdles 6:10 PM: Girls 400 Meter Dash 6:40 PM: Boys 400 Meter Dash 7:10 PM Girls 3200 Meter Run 7:55 PM: Boys 3200 Meter Run   8:45 PM: All Running Events Complete

Saturday, April 8 9 AM Field Events:   Girls Discus Throw Boys Shot Put Boys High Jump Boys Triple Jump Girls Triple Jump Boys Pole Vault 10:00 AM: Girls 4 x 800 Meter Relay 10:15 AM Boys 4 x 800 Meter Relay 10:30 AM Girls 100 Meter Dash 10:55 AM Boys 100 Meter Dash 11:25 AM Girls 1600 Meter Run   12:10 PM Boys 1600 Meter Run   12:45 PM Girls 400 Meter Relay 1:00 PM Boys 400 Meter Relay 1:15 PM Girls 300 Meter Intermediate Hurdles 1:35 PM Boys 300 Meter Intermediate Hurdles 2:00 PM Girls 800 Meter Run 2:20 PM Boys 800 Meter Run 2:55 PM Girls 200 Meter Dash 3:15 PM Boys 200 Meter Dash 3:45 PM Girls 9th Grade 1600 Meter Run 4:05 PM Boys 9th Grade 1600 Meter Run 4:30 PM Girls 1600 Meter Relay 4:40 PM Boys 1600 Meter Relay 4:55 PM Running events conclude

A few additional items: 

-Remember that admission is $5/day

-Keep all of your athletes and coaches out of the infield unless they are competing, or have been put there by the clerk.  We run the discus inside the track and do not want people getting hurt, and do not want a crowd inside.  This is a continuing issue and my officials have been instructed to let me know of anyone they catch repeatedly on the inside

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Good Morning Track and Field, 

We have a full week ahead of us with three days of meets, senior night/ home meet, and pasta dinner but before we get to this week.... Last week the team returned from Spring Break ready to rolll! We had a great week of training and grinding all week long to prepare for this upcoming week! We will announce the athletes of the week this afternoon from last week. Also, backordered items from spirit wear came in last week, the last items we are waiting for are girls who ordered shorts. Everything else is in and delivered to athletes. We also had a fun day of dodgeball with the team!!! 

Now for the upcoming week... there's alot! 

Monday- Practice at track at 4 15PM, announce athletes of the week and meet entries for Wednesday's home meet. 

Tuesday- Practice followed by Pasta Dinner in cafeteria, please drop items off in the cafeteria between 5 45-6PM. Thank you in advance for your donations and help! 

Wednesday- Home Meet and Senior Night! We home to see you there cheering the team on! It will be a rolling schedule. Meet starts at 5 30PM, and senior night will be at 5 15, parents of seniors please arrive at 5PM. Volunteers please arrive at 4 445- 4 50PM. We will have a volunteer meet at 4 55PM. 

Thursday- Practice at 4 15PM, announce entries for Friday meet ( may do this on Tuesday as well) 

Friday- PR- Northern Virginia Meet Day 1, athletes competing will get out of school at 11 45PM Below is meet information. 

Saturday- PR- Northern Virginia Meet Day 2, athletes need to arrive at Riverside High School at 5 50AM. 

Meet Schedule/ Information for PR Northern Virginia 

=PR= Northern Virginia Invitational

James W Robinson Secondary School

April 13 April14, 2018

Friday, April 13** - Coaches will be sent a tentative time schedule once entries have closed**

5:00 PM: Girls Shot Put

Boys Discus Throw 

Boys Long Jump

Girls Long Jump

Girls High Jump

Girls Pole Vault

Girls Distance Medley Relay (1200-400-800-1600)

Boys Distance Medley Relay (1200-400-800-1600)

Girls 100 Meter Hurdles 

Boys 110 Meter Hurdles

Girls 400 Meter Dash

Boys 400 Meter Dash

Girls 3200 Meter Run

Boys 3200 Meter Run

Saturday, April 14

9:00 AM: Girls Discus Throw

Boys Shot Put

Boys High Jump

Boys Triple Jump

Girls Triple Jump

Boys Pole Vault

10:00 AM: Girls 4 x 800 Meter Relay

Boys 4 x 800 Meter Relay

Girls 100 Meter Dash

Boys 100 Meter Dash

Girls 1600 Meter Run 

Boys 1600 Meter Run 

Girls 400 Meter Relay

Boys 400 Meter Relay

Girls 300 Meter Intermediate Hurdles

Boys 300 Meter Intermediate Hurdles

Girls 800 Meter Run

Boys 800 Meter Run

Girls 200 Meter Dash

Boys 200 Meter Dash

Girls 9th Grade 1600 Meter Run

Boys 9th Grade 1600 Meter Run

Girls 1600 Meter Relay

Boys 1600 Meter Relay

When: Friday, April 13,5:00 PM, Saturday, April 14, 9:00 AM.

Where: Robinson Secondary School, 5035 Sideburn Road, Fairfax VA 22032 

Track events: Section order will be fastest seeded section first. 

Awards: Custom medals to top six placers in each event, no team scoring. 

Results: Results and pictures will be posted at milestat.com

T-shirts: Commemorative Invitational T-shirts and other meet souvenirs will be sold at the meet.

Concessions: A variety of hot and cold concessions will be sold throughout the meet. 

Admission: $ 5 for Friday, $5 for Saturday. Programs will be sold. 

Go Rams! 

Good Morning Track and Field, 

We have a full week ahead of us with three days of meets, senior night/ home meet, and pasta dinner but before we get to this week.... Last week the team returned from Spring Break ready to rolll! We had a great week of training and grinding all week long to prepare for this upcoming week! We will announce the athletes of the week this afternoon from last week. Also, backordered items from spirit wear came in last week, the last items we are waiting for are girls who ordered shorts. Everything else is in and delivered to athletes. We also had a fun day of dodgeball with the team!!! 

Now for the upcoming week... there's alot! 

Monday- Practice at track at 4 15PM, announce athletes of the week and meet entries for Wednesday's home meet. 

Tuesday- Practice followed by Pasta Dinner in cafeteria, please drop items off in the cafeteria between 5 45-6PM. Thank you in advance for your donations and help! 

Wednesday- Home Meet and Senior Night! We home to see you there cheering the team on! It will be a rolling schedule. Meet starts at 5 30PM, and senior night will be at 5 15, parents of seniors please arrive at 5PM. Volunteers please arrive at 4 445- 4 50PM. We will have a volunteer meet at 4 55PM. 

Thursday- Practice at 4 15PM, announce entries for Friday meet ( may do this on Tuesday as well) 

Friday- PR- Northern Virginia Meet Day 1, athletes competing will get out of school at 11 45PM Below is meet information. 

Saturday- PR- Northern Virginia Meet Day 2, athletes need to arrive at Riverside High School at 5 50AM. 

Meet Schedule/ Information for PR Northern Virginia 

=PR= Northern Virginia Invitational

James W Robinson Secondary School

April 13 April14, 2018

Friday, April 13** - Coaches will be sent a tentative time schedule once entries have closed**

5:00 PM: Girls Shot Put

Boys Discus Throw 

Boys Long Jump

Girls Long Jump

Girls High Jump

Girls Pole Vault

Girls Distance Medley Relay (1200-400-800-1600)

Boys Distance Medley Relay (1200-400-800-1600)

Girls 100 Meter Hurdles 

Boys 110 Meter Hurdles

Girls 400 Meter Dash

Boys 400 Meter Dash

Girls 3200 Meter Run

Boys 3200 Meter Run

Saturday, April 14

9:00 AM: Girls Discus Throw

Boys Shot Put

Boys High Jump

Boys Triple Jump

Girls Triple Jump

Boys Pole Vault

10:00 AM: Girls 4 x 800 Meter Relay

Boys 4 x 800 Meter Relay

Girls 100 Meter Dash

Boys 100 Meter Dash

Girls 1600 Meter Run 

Boys 1600 Meter Run 

Girls 400 Meter Relay

Boys 400 Meter Relay

Girls 300 Meter Intermediate Hurdles

Boys 300 Meter Intermediate Hurdles

Girls 800 Meter Run

Boys 800 Meter Run

Girls 200 Meter Dash

Boys 200 Meter Dash

Girls 9th Grade 1600 Meter Run

Boys 9th Grade 1600 Meter Run

Girls 1600 Meter Relay

Boys 1600 Meter Relay

When: Friday, April 13,5:00 PM, Saturday, April 14, 9:00 AM.

Where: Robinson Secondary School, 5035 Sideburn Road, Fairfax VA 22032 

Track events: Section order will be fastest seeded section first. 

Awards: Custom medals to top six placers in each event, no team scoring. 

Results: Results and pictures will be posted at milestat.com

T-shirts: Commemorative Invitational T-shirts and other meet souvenirs will be sold at the meet.

Concessions: A variety of hot and cold concessions will be sold throughout the meet. 

Admission: $ 5 for Friday, $5 for Saturday. Programs will be sold. 

Go Rams! 

Parents, 

We need moer help this week, please consider helping in one of the following areas: 

Home Meet: A number of spots available for help: 

https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/5080a4dafab2cab9-first

Pasta Party Food Donations: A number of spots still open, help feed the team! 

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080a4dafab2cab9-team

Thank you in advance for your help! 

Reminder this is our one and only home meet this season and it's also senior night!!!! 

Go Rams! 

Track and Field Parents! 

We need your help, it's our turn to help out at Concessions and Ticket sales and we need three helping hands!!!! Please consider volunteering. Sign-up on Riversiderams.net, if you have trouble signing up email Coach DeGaetano. 

Shout out to Ms. Fieser for already signing up! 

Link Below: 

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0f4fadaa28a3f58-volunteers 

Thank you in advance for making this happen!!!! 

Go Rams! 

Good Morning Rams! We hope you had a restful and relaxing Spring Break and enjoyed all the trips, travels, and fun! Below is some information for the week and upcoming weeks.

This week: ( April 2- 7^th )

Monday- Practice at 4:15PM on the Track ( Yes, we know this is a No School Day)

Tuesday- Friday Practice at 4 15 on the Track

Saturday- Check in with your event coach.

Upcoming Dates:

We have our first and only Home Meet on Wednesday, April 11^th. This will also be our Senior Night! Senior Parents please plan to attend prior to the start of the meet for a special senior acknowledgement. More details to come.

We will need parent volunteers for our home meet, sign-up link below! Thank you in advance for your help! More details to come.

Sign-Up Link:

https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/5080a4dafab2cab9-first

We will have a team pasta dinner on Tuesday, April 10^th in the school cafeteria. Below is the sign-up link for the pasta party!

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080a4dafab2cab9-team

We have a two day meet on April  13^th and 14^th, more details to come on this next week!

Lastly, we have our team volunteer/ fundraising event on Sunday, April 22^nd  at the Loudoun Half Marathon. All team members will be excepted to attend the event and help! Family members are encouraged to help as well! The more the merrier!

Go Rams!

Happy Spring Break! We hope you have a wonderful and safe break! below is the workout plan to complete during the break. This is meant to be flexible so that you can do it on your own schedule. Look for the areas which you practice with and complete the items. We will see you on Monday, April 2nd at 4 15PM.

Sprints SPRING BREAK MAINTENANCE WORK - Options

• Normal stretches before each workout.

• Pick three/four days of your choice to complete a 30-40 minute run (Endurance).

• Two/three days of 3 pt. stance accelerations 85-90% (Minor speed work / 60-80 meters).

• • Without a track:  8 – 10 X 5/6 mailbox lengths (60-80m) in the street. No spikes obviously.  

·         If you have access to a track, feel free to pick 2 to 3 days for 6 to 8 times 200/250/or 300s with 3 - 4min recovery.  Keep it simple. 75-80%.

• Core: Bicycles, Ins & Outs, Flutter Kicks, Scissors, Palms Over Knees, Feet Up – Reach For Sky, Opposite Hand to Opposite Foot, Feet Straight 6 inches off ground, 90-degree switches, etc.

  • Convenient way to do core.  While watching TV during commercial breaks, perform any of the previously listed core exercises for duration of the commercial break for one or two television shows. (For push-ups, simply knock out as many as you can do right away, then maintain the ‘Up” position for the remainder of the commercial break.)

• Ice any lingering injuries!!

Distance SPRING BREAK MAINTENANCE WORK

• Stretching and Drills

• Pick four- five days of your choice to complete a distance run between 30- 60 minutes. Best to be completed off the road/ sidewalk and on a trail of soft surface.

• Follow each run with 6-10 all out bursts/ finishing pace ( 100 meter distance) - 30 on/ 30 off

• Core Workout: 60 plank, 30 side plank, 60 tapping plank ( shoulders and toes) , 50 crunches, 60 bicycles, 60 second superman, lunges both legs, squats, 60 second mountain climbers, push ups x 25, toe touches x 25

• Light Weight Lifting: Complete three days, do 5 of the tasks we have done for 45 seconds on 15 seconds rest x 3 reps.

Jumpers SPRING BREAK MAINTENANCE WORK

• Complete Sprinters workout plus the following drills 3 days during break

  • Double leg jumps- 2 sets 40 yds

  • Single leg jumps- 2 sets 40 yds

  • Bounding- 3 sets 60 yds

  • Stationary-

    • 3 sets 10 x squat jumps

    • 3 sets 10 x tuck jumps

    • 3 sets 10 x split jumps

Go Rams! 

Be prepared for a HEAVY high volume workout on the Monday we return from break to see who did any work over break!! You’ve been warned ;-)

Below is a recap of the past week and information for the upcoming week: 

Congrats to Sarah Johnson and Casey Fuller last weeks AOW ( Athlete of the Week)! 

Today the Rams competed in their first meet of the season. The boys placed 6th and the girls placed 11th overall. Jared Bowman medaled in both Shot (2nd) and Discus ( 1st) . The boys and girls 4 x 8 medaled with a 3rd place finish. Members of the 4 x 8 included Greyson, Christian, Matt T, and Julian for the boys and Chloe, Sophie, Michaila, and Sarah M for the girls. We had our first state qualifier, congrats to Jared Bowman from throws! We had a number of athletes set new PRs and have great races, jumps, and throws. It was a great showing by the Rams at their first meet of the season. Below is the link for results: 

http://va.milesplit.com/meets/296496/results/571940/raw

The Upcoming Week: 

Monday- AOW awarded, recap/ highlights from meet, Spirit Wear Arrives and handed out! 

Thursday- Team Egg Hunt!!!!! 

* All athletes will be provided a Spring Break workout plan from their specific area coach to complete over break. Please note their will be no practices over break, please be prepared to complete workout plans on your own. 

Parents- Please be sure to sign up for team concessions and ticket sales on riversiderams.net! We need your help.

Go Rams! 

FYI- Athletes - 

If your in need of volunteer hours, great opportunity, info/ link below! 

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d4ea9ac2ba6f85-volunteers

Go Rams! 

Last Week: 

Thank you to all of our volunteers for the 2 day mock meet! We truly appreciate you braving the wind and cold to help the team! A big thank you to all of our parents and families that came out to cheer the team on! Mock Meet results (individual times and marks)  will be posted for athletes to view on Monday at practice. 

A big thank you to all of our families who helped volunteer at the Welcome Potluck or who donated food for the event! It was a great success and the team had a blast hanging out and eating dinner! 

Upcoming Week:

Monday- Results posted from Mock Meet 

Wednesday- Athletes will be notified if they are competing on Saturday, March 17th/ Go over Meet Protocol 

Friday- Distance * Morning Practice, All others areas afternoon practice 

Saturday- Athletes competing in meet, arrive at Broad Run High School no later than 8AM. Please refer to earlier post regarding Meet Information. ( Track and Field- Spartan Track Classic) 

Practices this week are on the track from 4 15- 6 15PM for all, ( not including distance on Friday). 

Go Rams! 

Track and Field: 

Below is the information for our first meet, on Saturday, March 17th at Broad Run High School ( Ashburn, VA).

Please note we will not have a bus to or from the meet, this is a rare occasion. You will need to take care of your transportation to and from the meet. If you are unable to find a ride, please tell the coaching staff ASAP! All athletes will need to arrive by 8 00AM, regardless of the time you compete. Athletes will need to report to the team tent to check in upon arrival and should plan to stay the full duration of the meet. Upon leaving you will need to check out with one of the 5 coaches.  Athletes will be notified if they are entered in the race by Wednesday, March 14th. If you are not entered in the race you do not need to attend but are more than welcome to attend and cheer the team on! 

Meet Information: 

What: Spartan Track Classic 

Who: 16 teams entered, Medals go to Top 3 individuals per an event and top 3 relays 

Where: Broad Run High School, Ashburn, VA 

21670 Ashburn Rd Ashburn, VA 20147 

*T-shirts and Concessions Available (Bring $) 

Admissions: $6 for adults $3 for children 

Schedule: The meet is a rolling schedule, please note times are approximate and again schedule is rolling. 

8 15- Weigh Ins for Throws 

8 30/9 00AM- Coaches Meeting ,All Field Events Begin  ( Jumps/ Throws) 

Girls Shot followed by Boys Shot 

Boys Discus followed by Girls Discus 

Girls Long Jump followed by Girls Triple Jump 

Boys Long Jump followed by Boys Triple Jump

9:00 Boys High Jump followed by Girls High Jump

 3200m Run

9:15 Boys 3200m Run

10:00 Girls100 Meter Low Hurdles

10:20Boys 110 Meter High Hurdles

10:40 Girls 400 Meter Dash

11:00 Boys400 Meter Dash

11:20Girls 1600m Run (unseeded heats- top 2 in afternoon)

11:35 Boys1600m Run (unseeded heats-top 2 in afternoon)

12:45 PM (Singing of national anthem)

Girls 4x800m Relay Boys

4x800m Relay

Girls100m Dash

Boys 100m Dash

Girls 1600m Run (top 2 heats only)

Boys 1600m Run (top 2 heats only)

Girls 4x100m Relay

Boys4x100mRelay

Girls300m Hurdles

Boys300m Hurdles

Girls 800m Run

Boys 800m Run

Girls200m Dash

Boys 200m Dash

Girls Freshman 1600m Run

BoysFreshman 1600m Run

Girls4x400m Relay

Boys4x400m Relay.

Athletes should plan to bring snacks/ lunch for the day. Also layers to wear while warming up and when not competing. All athletes need to have their issued uniform on for competition. Be sure to bring your spikes and trainers. 

Go Rams! 

Just a reminder to sign up below! Thank you in advance! 

Go Rams! 

Good Morning Rams Track and Field, 

Alot of items to go over for the upcoming week: 

1. This week we will have our Mock Meet on Friday the 9th and Saturday the 10th. Parents are welcome to come and cheer the team on. See schedule below. Atheltes will be put into three teams ( Red, Blue, and Gray) and compete against one another. Athletes will be notified of their team and events they will be competing in by Wednesday. We hope to see you there! Sign up below 

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0a44aea722a64-mock

2. We will have our Welcome Potluck on March 8th, please see sign up below to sign up to bring a dish! Thank you in advance. 

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0a44aea722a64-welcome 

3. Our first meet is on March 17th, please notify the coaching staff if you are NOT able to compete. 

4. If you ordered Spirit wear it will arrive in approximately 3 weeks. 

5. Parents if you have not done so already please make sure to sign up for Ticket and Concession sales on Riversiderams.net. We are asking that each family sign up for at least one time slot. Please let me know if you are unable to locate where to sign up. Thank you in advance for your help! 

6. Stay tuned for this week's AOW- athlete of the week announced today. 

Mock Meet Schedule- please note subject to change due to weather. both days will run on a rolling schedule. 

Day 1 ( Friday) 

Events start at 4 30PM 

High Jump

Girls Shot

Boys Discus 

100/110 Hurdles 

3200 M 

Day 2 ( Saturday) 

Athletes and Volunteers need to arrive at 7AM, events start at 7 30AM 

?Triple Jump 

Long Jump

Girls Discus 

Boys Shot 

100M Dash 

1600 M 

400M 

800M 

200M 

4 x 800 Relay

4x 400 Relay. 

* There will be no 4 x 100 for the Mock Meet. 

Go Rams! 

Thank you to all those that joined us over the past few days at Potomac River Running Show night and Spring Sports Night. If you missed Spring Sports Night the agenda can be found under team files. If you have any questions feel free to reach out. If you were not able to make it to Potomac River Running for Shoe Night, you are still able to benefit from some of the great deals they offer our athletes. Also don't forget to mention that you are with Riverside High School! Every pair of shoes you purchase is $5 back to our program! 

If you ordered team spirit wear, it will be arriving in approximately 3 weeks! 

If you have not done so already, please take a chance to sign up to help for ticket sales/ concessions. We thank you in advance for your help in this area and support of the team. See link below! 

https://riversiderams.bigteams.com/main/otherad/contentID/39939244 

Go Rams! 

Athletes and Parents, 

Located under team files you will find the Agenda Items we will cover during Wednesday Evening's breakout section of the meeting. We hope that you will be able to join us for a informative night to go over important topics regarding our program. 

If you are unable to attend please review the agenda and feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns. 

Reminder- only a few more days to order Spirit Wear! Also, picture day is Wednesday. Athletes have been given picture forms. Also, Show Night is on Tuesday at 7PM at Potomac River Running located in the Village of Leesburg. All athletes are encouraged to join. 

Lastly- Sign's for Ticket Sales and Concessions for Spring are posted! Please find a time which you are available to help! Don't forget to indicate you are a Track and Field parent. Each slot that we sign up for and work our program gets $5!!!! This has been a huge fundraiser for us in the past. We hope you can help volunteer! 

Thank you as always for your support! 

Go Rams! 

A few additional items: 

-Spirit Wear is available to purchase on the team store, See Link Below, the last day to order will be 2-28 by midnight! 

 http://prteamsales.tuosystems.com/stores/riversidetrackandfield

?-Shoe Night is Tuesday, Feb 27 at 7PM. We will meet at Potomac River Running located in the Village of Leesburg location. All athletes are highly encouraged to attend! 

-Spring Sports Night is on Wednesday, the 28 at 7PM in the gym! Please plan to attend. We will discuss a number of important items regarding the track team. This is for parents and athletes. 

Go Rams! 

Good Morning Rams! 

First and foremost, thank you to all the athletes that came out this week to tryout for the team! It was great to see such interest in track and field! 

Congratulations to all those that made the team.Our first practice will be today, Friday 2-23-2018 at 4 15PM. Please meet on the track, dressed in workout clothing and in layers! 

All athletes on the team can start to turn in their $150 LCPS athletic fee. The check can be made out to Riverside High School and include the student ID in the memo portion. You can also pay for this fee online. Please do this ASAP. Checks can be turned into the athletic office or a coach at practice. 

We will have practice on Saturday from 8-10AM, meet at the track. Starting next week, athletes will be placed into discipline groups ( areas which they will work with- Distance, Throws, Sprints, Jumps, and Hurdles). Practice is M- Sat. Practice M-F are from 4 15- 6 15 and on Saturday the coach which your athlete works with directly will notify you of Saturday practices/ times. 

Next week we have a few things out of the ordinary- 

- We will have team pictures, Spring Sports night, and uniforms and locks will be given out. 

Stay tuned in the next few days for more information. 

As always if you have any questions or concerns feel free to reach out. 

-Tryouts start Monday, 10-12 on the track

-The rest of the week Tuesday-Thursday Tryouts will be from 4 15- 6 15 on the Track

-Come dressed in workout clothing, be sure to wear layers. 

- Bring a water bottle. 

-All Paperwork MUST be turned in prior to tryouts. 

-Please refer to Team Files for Information regarding the tryout process and team standards

-Please refer to Team Files for Team Policies and Procedures Packet. We will review this as a team following tryouts. 

If you have any last minute, don't hesitate to reach out to the coaching staff! We look forward to meeting you on Monday and starting the 2018 Track Season. 

Go Rams!!!!!!!

Below is the link for Spirit Wear! The store will close on Feb 28th! 

http://prteamsales.tuosystems.com/stores/riversidetrackandfield 

Track is fast approaching, make sure you have ALL your paperwork turned in prior to the start of the season. Tryouts will be from Monday, Feb 19th- Thursday, Feb 22nd. On Monday, the 19th we will tryout from 10-12AM on the track. The rest of the week will be afterschool ( 4 15PM) on the track. Come dressed in workout clothes and dress in layers. 

Remember without proper paperwork you will not be able to tryout. Get it in ASAP. 

For information regarding tryouts- check team files. 

For this seasons track schedule- check schedule and mark your calendar! 

If you have any questions prior to the start of the season. Feel free to reach out! Our last conditioning day will be Thursday after school on the track, weather permitting. 

Go Rams! 

Mark your calendar, the 2018 Track and Field Schedule is complete! You can find this season's calendar on the team page under calendar. 

Go Rams! 

Attention All Rams interested in participating in Track this season! 

Come out and join us on Wednesday, Jan 10th for a special event just for the Rams! 

What: Goal Setting ( Individual and Team), Spirit  Wear Discussion, Team Bonding, Light Snacks, and FREE Sweet SWAG for all that come out! 

When: 5 30PM - 6 30PM

?Who: Riverside Rams track and field 

Where: Potomac River Running in located in the Village of Leesburg Location. ( Wegmen's Shopping Center) 

Need a Ride? Contact Coach DeGaetano

Hope to see you there! 

Attention All Throwers or those interested in Throwing: 

See below for a special opportunity for you to compete this winter: 

http://va.milesplit.com/meets/297868/info#.WjFz71WnHIV

Go Rams! 

2018 SPRING TRACK AND FIELD TRYOUT GUIDELINES

* Actual contested event is the 100m hurdles for Girls, 110m hurdles for Boys.

Below you will find information regarding Track and Field Tryouts, if you have any additional questions please feel free to contact the coaching staff if you have any additional questions.