PRE K-5TH GRADE
SPRING TRACK & FIELD
AT THE GENEVA SCHOOL
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Since 1994
WE HAVE BEEN AWESOME!
Since 1994 Dreadhead has been centered on providing a fun & friendly atmosphere where your child will be motivated to work, learn and have fun. Our ultimate goal is to create a love of sports among our youth. It is within this newfound love that we hope to develop positive habits that will carry forward into our children’s adolescent and adult lives. Our mission: “Creating smiles for today, athletes for tomorrow and knowledge of the sport for a lifetime.”
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Expectations
- UPDATES
- REMINDERS
- 1ST PRACTICE
- 1ST MEET
- PRACTICE DRILLS
- WHAT TO WEAR
- COACH • ASSIST COACH • TEAM PARENT
- EVENTS
- PRIORITIES
- WAIVER
- Re-Read ‘Information’ scroll back up for details.
- The ‘Expectation’ Tabs will have all the answers you need prior to the first practice and meet.
- Do not expect reminder emails.
- Check the dates and times one week prior to the 1st practice & 1st meet.
- ‘Update(s)’ Tab: Check once a week for updates and any inclement weather that may effect open practices or meets.
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- Bring your own black or dark shorts; no pockets are preferred.
- Any type of sneakers will work. You do not need to wear spikes.
- Water Bottle
- We hold Parent 100% accountable for their runner.
- It is your responsibility to arrive on time.
- Cheer on the slowest runners who needs the push and support!
- You are expected to read this entire email.
1st Practice
The Start • On Your Mark • Shuffle then Sprint • High Knees then Sprint • Frog Jumps then Sprint • Standing Long Jump then Sprint • Ball Throw • Javelin Throw (1) • Javelin Throw (2) • Sprint/Jog/Walk • Sprint/Shuffle/ Sprint (1) • Sprint/Shuffle/Spring (2)
Warm Up Drills
What to Wear & Bring
Practice: Athletic shorts, t-shirt or tank top. Sneakers are the ONLY shoes to be worn during practice and meets.
ABSOLUTELY NO SKIRTS, JEANS OR KHAKI OR CARGO PANTS .
Meets: Dreadhead Track Shirt with black athletic bottoms (parent supplied).
Dreadhead Track Shirt Distribution
Dreadhead Track shirts will be distributed during the 1st & 2nd Practice. Each runner will have their shirt in a plastic bag: School Name, Child’s Name & Size. Shirts will be placed in bins. The bins will be labeled separated by sizes (T5 • Youth Small • Youth Medium • Youth Large • Adult Small).
Practice is not Mandatory
If you don’t make it to the first practice/meet; you can pick it up at the 2nd one.
If you signed up after the deadline no Dreadhead Track Top will be provide. We suggest to wear your school P.E. Shirt.
Practice Coach Has electronic whistle, leads a small group, keeps track of time.
Assistant Coach Help the runners get in lines. Help repeat what coach says with larger groups. Demonstrates what coach is asking runners to do.
Team Parent Help runners sit down at start line. Help runners get ready for coaches instruction. Help runners focus when waiting for their turn to run. Stand at area they will stop running. Help runners stop at appropriate area. Help runners jog not walk back to the start (in the grass). Help runners sit down in their heats. Click Here to Download Sample Practice Plans (Plans may not be updated to this season)
Meets One Coach needed per Grade/Per Gender/Per Heat • Leads group from one event to the next. Writes down event measurements. One Assistant Coach needed • Helps the coach & calls out measurements. Goes to the finish line to gather runners for next race. One Team Parent needed • Helps get runners focused.
Check back one week before the 1st meet.
Accountability
We strive to push your child and keep them moving. We train from one drill to the next with short water breaks in-between. Safety is the most important part our program. Any child who chooses to hit, bully or say inappropriate things will be asked to sit out.
If He/She does it again they will be asked to to leave. This is not a day care or babysitting program. We are here to coach, inspire and get children and parents motivated. If you see your child doing something they should not, I strongly suggest to help them to stop. Children’s safety and feeling comfortable around other children is top priority. This is not a program where your child will have multiple chances on multiple days to correct their behavior. They will quickly be asked to sit out. If they choose not to listen you will be told to take them home.
Priorities
Your Procrastination will not be our Priority!
We hold parents 100% accountable for their child. It is on you to arrive early, work with your child and cheer on ALL RUNNERS. Cheer on the slowest runners who really needs the push and support!
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PRE K - 5TH GRADE
REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR FALL 2025













