Welcome To CYO Track and Field!
St. Leo's Fall Track and Field
Welcome To St. Leo's CYO Spring Track and Field!
Grades 2-8
Registration begins Monday, March 22 and will end Friday, April 16 (the Friday after Spring break). No late registrations will be accepted, as this two week period (not including Spring break) leaves plenty of time for all paper work to be done. **PLEASE NOTE: we have lost our access to the baseball field for the Spring, and will be using the parking lot and field between the school and tennis courts. The number of athletes allowed to participate may be limited if an extraordinary number of students flood the sign up process, or parent volunteers will have to be present during practice. This is to ensure the safety of all athletes.
TRACK PRACTICE STARTS THE WEEK AFTER SPRING BREAK ON TUESDAY, APRIL 13. YOU MUST HAVE COMPLETED ALL FORMS PRIOR TO BE ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE.
3 Forms to be completed:
PLEASE TURN THE FORMS INTO THE FRONT OFFICE ENVELOPE STAPLED TO YOUR CHECK.
Checks for Track and Field should be made out to St. Leo's CYO for $18.
Checks for a Track and Field t-shirt (not required) should be made out to D. Ku-DiPietro with the child's name and size in the memo line for $10. Available sizes are Child's M, L, Adult S, M, L. Again, these shirts are not required.
PRACTICE SCHEDULE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
MAY 1 & 2, CYO TRACK MEET ***you must have an adult present in attendance with your athlete, or coordinate with another parent. ALL ATHLETES must have a parent/adult to volunteer FOR 1 EVENT/RESPONSIBILITY for this meet. 2nd graders will have a chance to compete in the FPYC meet, as CYO begins competition with 3rd graders.
Saturday, MAY 22, 10 AM, St. Leo's 1 mile fun run- TENTATIVE and track and field awards given out after
Other tentative events: FPYC meet, time TBD, USA Track and Field Regional Meet, time TBD **athlete must qualify with time or distance to participate
Inclement weather: We run, rain or shine. In the case of potential thunderstorms, heavy rain, or dangerous conditions, a decision will be made and sent via email by 1:30 PM the day of practice.
Parent volunteers: We always need our parents! It GREATLY helps to have one parent stay and help with the kids' getting ready for practice, even for 15 minutes. You can have younger siblings with you. We especiallly need volunteers during meets, 1 per event (CYO requires it). During practice, as long as you are VIRTUS certified, all help is much appreciated, no experience necessary. Also, feel free to run/walk with us. Younger siblings welcome. Please remember that you are responsible for their care and well being.
Uniform for the meet: Black PE shorts, maroon track shirt or pe shirt.
Where to meet and what to wear for practice: Comfortable clothes and sneakers, PE uniform standard: NO spaghetti straps, short shorts, or immodest clothing. We've had students forget their shoes and run in school shoes- that is parent/athlete discretion. Sorry, no bare or sock clad feet. We meet across the speed bump in Area II and proceed down to Olde Parish Hall.
Communication: all changes and communication will take place via email. Any individual concerns can be communicated this way or right AFTER practice as time allows. Please understand that all attention is directed toward the athletes, their workouts, and their safety during practice, so discussions cannot occur during this time.
Extended Day: Extended Day participants should come directly to practice and we will sign them in at the end of practice. They are responsible for taking their belongings with them at that time, but we will do our best to help!
***PLEASE NOTE: All athletes will be signed into Extended Day 15 minutes after practice ends if no parent/guardian/designated person arrives to take them home.
Track and Field is a low pressure CYO sport where the focus is on fitness and fun. Athletes are encouraged but not required to compete in the meets. Good sportsmanship and respectful conduct is expected at all times. Please email dkudipietro@viocvirginia.com with any questions or concerns that you may have. Hope to see you out there!