EAST END LIGHTNING

2024 Track Meet Essentials

In order that our athletes perform their best, we (parents) must provide them with the proper fuel to start their engines. This means giving them a good breakfast (example: pancakes/waffles, NO meat/eggs/dairy) before coming to the field; and furnish nutritional foods to eat during the meet. Once he/she is finished their events for the day, they can enjoy a heavier meal.

Listed below are suggested items to keep in mind when preparing for those long track meets. If you are seasoned veteran, you probably already know what to bring, but some first time parents may need a few ideas.

ALWAYS WEAR YOUR RUNNING SHOES TO THE MEETS AND PACK YOUR SPIKES AND COMFY SLIDES IN YOUR BAG TO WEAR ONCE YOU ARRIVE TO THE MEET!!!

Tips:

·         Arrive to meets on time (most likely by 7:15 a.m. which is the normal time) This will allow the team, coaches, athlete’s time to set up for meet, distribute bibs, warm up athlete’s properly before races, and work out any last minute kinks to make the day successful.

·         Put your child’s name or initials on all pieces of track uniform and items (e.g. clothing, shoes, bag, etc.)

·         Athletes need to keep their sweats (pants) on, when they are not performing their event, to keep their muscles warm. This will help prevent injuries (enhances their performance).

·         Make sure you are in TEAM REACH & Remind me Group Text, have lightning website booked marked, sit with the team during the meets and keep a listening ear out at all times during meet so your athlete doesn’t miss his/her events.

·         You can expect to be outside in various weather conditions from 8:00 am until as late as 8 or 9:00 pm. Bring items that will allow you and your child to be comfortable for the time period.

·         Do not allow your child to drink sodas the day of a meet and if you need pointers for good items to eat, please refer to above table.

·         On hot/sunny days keep your child out of the sun as much as possible, this will help reserve that much needed energy for their race or field event.

·    🙄ALL OF THESE TIPS ARE OPTIONAL, BUT GOOD FOOD FOR THOUGHT!!! And will help make your season a great season. GO LIGHTNING!!!

·        TRACK MEET FOOD SCHEDULE

·         8:00AM                Fruit (frozen fruit is best for the hot days!)

·         9:00AM                Pretzels (a handful only)

·         10:00AM              Nutri-Grain bar

·         11:00AM              Fruit snacks

·         12:00PM              Peanut butter and jelly sandwich, handful of chips, Gatorade

·         1:00PM                 Fruit cup

·         2:00PM                 Cheese crackers

·         3:00PM                 Mixed nuts

·         4:00PM                 Fruit

·         5:00PM                 Fruit snacks

·         TRACK MEET GAME SCHEDULE

·         8:00AM                Uno

·         9:00AM               

·         10:00AM              Connect 4

·         11:00AM             

·         12:00AM              Sorry

·         1:00PM                

·         2:00PM                 Guess Who

·         3:00PM                

·         4:00PM                 Uno

·         5:00PM