Email: sports@dreadhead.com

Text or Call: (407) 619-3600​

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.”

Information

Registration Fee
  • Deadline March 14
  • $199 – Early Bird Registration when you sign up before the Deadline Date
    • Will not include Dreadhead Track Top (No exceptions)249 – After Deadline Date
  • No Refunds after Deadline Date
    • Track Season Credit will be issued for the following season or year.
  • We use PayPal as our payment Platform
      • You do not need to have a PayPal Account
      • Simply scroll down a bit further then click “Pay with Debit or Credit Card”
      • AMEX Card users will not be charged with your initial registration.  There is glitch with our website and Paypal.  Users will get a separate email or text after registration to be charged with Venmo.
Practice & Meet Location
  • The Geneva School  –  1775 Seminola Blvd, Casselberry, FL 32707
Practice Information
  • Wednesdays – March 26 • April 2 • 16 • 23 • 30 • May 7
  • Pre K  – 1st Grade • 6pm-7pm
  • 2nd Grade – 5th Grade • 6pm-8pm
    Meet Information
    • Saturdays – March 29 • April 5 • 19 • 26 • May 3 • 10
    • Pre K  – 1st Grade • 9am-10am Approximately
    • 2nd Grade – 5th Grade • 10:30am-11:30am Approximatly

      • Note – Start Times are subject to change due to enrollment size & school schedule.   Do not expect an email reminder for dates and times for practice.  You must review the ‘Expectations’ tabs below.

      Practice and meet times and dates may be rescheduled or canceled for the following reasons: adverse weather conditions, temperature, saturated track conditions, school functions, or unforeseen circumstances. The school has the authority to reschedule a meet date due to any conflicting school sports schedule. You will receive an email notification prior to any changes. Every effort will be made to reschedule the meet, but this is not guaranteed. Weather-related practices will not be rescheduled. The flyer distributed to your child may not be as up-to-date as the website.

      Practice Information for Students Attending Orangewood & The Geneva School Only

       

      • Orangewood Christian School 
        • Practice at Orangewood Christian School
        • Coach Kenny B
        • Pre K – 5th Grade
        • March 27, April 3, 17, 24 , May 1, 8
        • 4m-5pm
        • School Contact:  Megan Atoigue • matoigue@ocsrams.org
      • The Geneva School • Students Only
        • Practice at The Geneva School’s Track
        • Coach:  Tony Median (Grades 1-5) & Linsay Blood with Hollie Benjumea (Pre K & K)
        • Starting the week of March 24
        • Day of the Week:
          • 1st -5th Grade
            •  Thursday (3:15pm-4:15pm)
          • Pre K & K
            • Wednesday (2:30pm-3:15pm)
        • Contact: Hollie Benjumea • hgbenjumea@genevaschool.org
      Includes
      • 6 Meets
      • Practice
        • Open practice @ The Geneva School
        • Practice with your school (if available)
      • 5 Events Each Meet
      • 1 Ribbon Each Event
        • 5 Ribbons each meet (1st • 2nd • 3rd • Participation)
        • 30 Ribbons per season
      • 1 Dreadhead Track Top
        • You will not receive a Dreadhead Top if registered after the Deadline Date.
      Events
      • 50 Meters
      • 75 Meters
      • 100 Meters
      • 200 Meters
      • 400 Meters
      • Hurdles
      • Javelin
      • Running Long Jump
      • Standing Jump

      Events are determined by your child’s grade.  The Event Schedule will be posted 1 week prior to the first meet (See Expectations Below).  5 Events Per Meet. Events are pre-determined each meet.

      Dreadhead Track Shirt
      • If you signed up after the registration date you will not receive a Dreadhead Track Top.
      • Your child must wear their uniform top to each track meet.
        • You do not need to wear it to practice.
      •  You must use your own black shorts.
      • Distribution
        • Each Dreadhead Track Top will be inside a plastic bag & labeled with your child’s information.
        • Dreadhead Track Tops will be distributed during the 1st & 2nd practices.
          • Each runner will have their Dreadhead Track Top in a plastic bag labeled with the following information:  School, Runners’s Name & Size.
          • Dreadhead Track Top will be placed in large plastic bins.
            • The bins will be labeled separated by sizes (Toddler • Youth Small • Youth Medium • Youth Large • Adult).
        • If you are not able to make it to practice you can pick up your uniform at the 1st track meet.
      • The following schools will have the uniform dropped off:
        • The Geneva School • Hollie Benjumea
        • Orangewood Christian School • Megan Atoigue
        • Park Maitland • Front Office
        • Lake Forest Preparatory School • Front Office
        • International Community School • Jenny Higgins
        • Maitland Montessori School • Front Desk
        • Orlando Christian Preparatory School • Front Office
      Youth
      Size S M L
      6-8 10-12 14-16
      Chest (Inches) 24-26 28-30 31-33
      Waist (Inches) 22-24 25-27 28-30
      Hip (Inches) 25-27 28-30 31-33
      Communication

      Make sure sports@dreadhead.com does not go to your spam folder. Do not expect Dreadhead to send emails or text reminders for: practice dates & times, meet dates & times or inclement weather updates for practices or meets.  All information is on the website.  Please always check the website first if weather seems looming.

      ‘WEATHER ALERTS’:  LOCATED  AT THE TOP BANNER ON THE HOME PAGE IN RED! 

      ‘EXPECTATIONS’:  1ST PRACTICE & MEET INFORMATION WILL BE IN THIS TAB.

      Expectations

      Before: Calling, Texting or Emailing regarding impending weather. Please look at the Red Alert Banner that pops up on top of the website. 

      1. Re-Read 'Information' scroll back up for details.
      2. The 'Expectation' Tabs will have all the answers you need prior to the first practice and meet.
      3. Do not expect reminder emails.
      4. Check the dates and times one week prior to the 1st practice & 1st meet.
      5. 'Update(s)' Tab:  Check once a week for updates and any inclement weather that may effect open practices or meets.

      GET READY FOR THE 1ST OPEN PRACTICE

      LOCATION 
      The Geneva School 
      Drive in, take a right, and park right in front of the track.
      ARRIVE
      5-10 minutes before the start time  
      I highly recommend being punctual. We’ll kick things off right on time.  It’ll take about 10 minutes to park, get out of the car, and stroll to the track.
      BATHROOMS
      As you stroll towards the track, keep an eye out for the building on your left. It’s got a sign that says ‘Restrooms’.
      PRACTICE CURRICULUM (will be updated 1 Week prior to the first practice)
      PRACTICE DRILS
       
      HELP
      Coach • Assistant Coach • Team Parents
      We’ve got a lot of runners this season, and we could really use your help. We need more coaches and assistant coaches. Check out the Curriculum to see how you can help us out during practices.
      TIME 
      Practices last about 50-55 minutes.
      Please leave the track right away.
      DREADHEAD TRACK TOP 
      Expectations
      All Dreadhead Track Shirts will be in a clear plastic bag with your runner’s info. If your school isn’t listed below, you’ll find their Track Shirt in bins marked by sizes: Extra Small, Youth Small, Youth Medium, Youth Large, and Adult. These bins will be on a table under the bleachers as you walk up to the track.  If you signed up after the deadline date, you will not get a Dreadhead Track Shirt. We suggest wearing your school’s P.E. shirt.
      The following runner’s schools  will have the track top delivered to their front office:
      • International Community School
      • Lake Forrest Preparatory School
      • Orangewood Christian School
      • Park Maitland School
      • The Geneva School
      What to Wear & Bring
      • Bring your own black or dark shorts, no pockets is preferred.
      • Any type of sneakers are appropriate.  You do not need to wear spikes.
      • Water Bottles
      EXPECTATIONS 
      Your Procrastination will not be our Priority!
      • We hold Parent 100% accountable for their runner.
      • It is your responsibility to arrive on time.
      • Cheer on the slowest runners who really needs the push and support!
      • You are expected to read this entire email.
      Tents & Chairs
      The school has made it clear that no tents or chairs are allowed on the infield. But hey, you can still enjoy the game from the bleachers or set up your tents outside the fence!
      Website
      It is up to you to look at https://dreadhead.com/springtrack/ for the next practice/meet dates and times.
      WAIVER 
      Just a heads up - we’ll be printing out extra waivers at the first practice and meet. You’ll find the waiver bin on a table under the bleachers, labeled “Waivers”.
      Kenny Bonnett Jr.
      Dreadhead Sports Company
      President
      407-619-3600 (Cell/Txt)

      GET READY FOR THE 1ST MEET

      IMPORTANT 
       
      MEETS  
      Dates:  March 30 • April 6 • 13 • 20 • 27 • May 4 • 11
      Notice –  No meet April 27
       
      LOCATION 
      The Geneva School 
      Drive in take a right and park infront of the track
       
      ARRIVE
      15-20 Minutes before the start time  
      We conduct a big group warm up.  A great time for you ‘Parent’ to practice field events with your runner.
      I strongly suggest not to be late. We will start promptly on time. 
      It will take 5 minutes to park, get out of the car and walk to the track.
       
      BATHROOMS
      As you walk to the track look at the building to your left, it states, ‘Restrooms’
       
      THE START 
      Whistle 
      Gather by the person blowing a series of whistle for the warm up, parents do not need to attend.
      After warm ups Parents & Runners need to go to the start for the Welcome/Expectation Speech 
       
      EVENTS 
      Each Runner does 5 Events
      Read the Events sheet.  This will show what event and in what order they will participate
      Important Notice –  During the field events each child will have 2 chances.  Best chance will be marked. 
       
      HELP
      Coach • Assistant Coach • Team Parents
      When you hear us calling for the above please step up!
      Groups are broken up by Gender then by Grades
      1 Coach • Leads group from one event to the next. Writes down measurement.
      1 Assistant Coach • Helps the coach & call out measurements.  Goes to the finish line to gather runners for next race. 
      1 Team Parent • Helps get runners into lanes.
      Team Parent • End-line Holds end-line tape (Must be Middle School age or older)
      Team Parent • Ribbons • Pass Out Ribbons (Must be Middle School age or older)
       
      Break up Groups
      Instead of 1 Coach with 16 runners.  I would rather break them up into group os 8 with 2 separate coaches. 
      When you notice large groups, please step up and help.  
       
      Meets 
      Will last about 60-75 minutes 
      Runners are split up by Gender, then by grades, then by heats (slower runners run against each other)
       
      DREADHEAD TRACK TOP 
      Expectations
      If you did not pick up your track top at practice.  It will be on the bleachers as you walk up to the track.
      They will be placed in bins marked by sizes: Toddlers • Youth Small • Youth Medium • Ect
      If you signed up after the deadline date you will not receive a Dreadhead Track Top.  We suggest to wear your school’s P.E. Shirt. 
        
      What to Wear & Bring
      • Bring your own black or dark shorts, no pockets is preferred.
      • Any type of sneakers are appropriate.  You do not need to wear spikes.
      • Water Bottles 
       
      EXPECTATIONS 
      Your Procrastination will not be our Priority!
      • We hold Parent 100% accountable for their runner.  
      • It is your responsibility to arrive on time.
      • Cheer on the slowest runners who really needs the push and support!
      • You are expected to read this entire email. 
      Tents & Chairs
      The school has stated no tents are chair are to be set up on the infield.
      You can sit in the bleachers or set up tents outside the fence.
       
      Website
      It is up to you to look at https://dreadhead.com/springtrack/ for the next practice/meet dates and times.
       
      End of the Meet
      When your runner is finished with their last event, you may leave.
      Make strong efforts to not walk on the track while races are still going on.
      Look around to make sure a race has not started before crossing the track to leave. 
       
      We will have extra waivers printed at the 1st practice/meet.t
      They will be placed on clipboards on a blue table at the entrance to the track. 
      Please place the completed Waiver in the WHITE BIN
       
       
       
      Kenny Bonnett Jr. 
      Dreadhead Sports Company
      President
      407-619-3600 (Cell/Txt)
      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  Dreadhead Warm Up Drills
      Sample Weekly Drills Curriculum 

      What to Wear 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 top with black athletic bottoms (parent supplied). Dreadhead Track Shirt Distribution Track shirt will be distributed during the 1st & 2nd practices.  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 (T3 • T4 • T5 • Youth Small • Youth Medium • Youth Large • Adult Small).  Practice is not Mandatory If you don’t make it to practice, You can pick it up at the 1st meet. If you signed up after the deadline no Dreadhead Track Top will be provide.  We suggest to wear your school P.E. Shirt.

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      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.

      The Events PDF will not be posted until 1 week prior to 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!

      What People Have to Say

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      Absolutely great experience. Wasn’t too sure what we were getting into but it better then imagined! Perfect for numerous reasons. Track in its self. Preparing for another sport or even just pure exercise and competition! Would recommend to anyone!

      5
      William
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      I appreciate the fact that Dreadhead Sports allow other schools that are not close to participate. Track is my sons element and this team has taught him how to be humble and a good competitor. I love how they have javelin, long jump, running jump, hurdles and various races. Everything is very fair so everyone has a chance to win. The owner is a great leader and has instilled good values in the program. It is literally everything we were looking for. I just wish there were more seasons to join.

      5
      Selena, Outside School Area

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