Baker Track and Field
Contacts
Practice Cancellation Updates: None for now
Indoor meet updates:
The following athletes have run a qualifying time earning them an opportunity to compete in the January 4th indoor meet in Birmingham.
Kevin Gaines, Donovan Hudson, Khatori Marion, Jaylan Morris, Elijah Anderson, Myla Reed, Gabby Peterson, Nia Nord, Kendall Brown, Moriah Davis, Lauren Redd-Scott, Jermya Lee & Jael Lewis.
HOWEVER, Kendall, Moriah, Lauren, Jermya and Jael are missing something on DragonFly as of Friday, Dec 20th and aren’t eligible to compete yet.
These athletes have not joined the Heja yet: Kevin Gaines, Donovan Hudson, Khatori Marion, Jaylan Morris, Elijah Anderson, Kendall Brown, Nia Nord, Lauren Redd-Scott and Jermya Lee.
If you have their contact info, please send them the link above so they can get messages and updates.
I need to know by Monday, Dec 23 who wants to compete on Jan 4 and who doesn’t. Those wanting to compete will have practice on Monday, Dec 23 at noon. You must have your DF complete by Monday at noon to compete on Jan 4th. Let me know if you can’t make it Monday.
Welcome to the 2024-25 Baker Track & Field Page!
There is A LOT of info here and new updates all the time. Check back often to stay up-to-date on things.
Parent Meeting Thursday, December 19th at 6pm in the Media Center (enter through Concourse doors).
"Baker Track 25" Team HEJA is here!
Click Heja link to get the app and join (Team Code is pi-772643)
INDOOR TRACK
All are welcome (and strongly suggested) to train with the team during the indoor season to help you prepare for the outdoor season.
Pre-season training will begin on Monday, November 4th after school at the track (more info below). Mandatory training begins on Dec 2nd.
Indoor competitions are for serious, competitive athletes ONLY. We will only allow the most dedicated, competitive,
well-conditioned athletes to travel to Birmingham, AL to compete in indoor meets.
Indoor event tryouts will be held Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday, Dec. 16th - 18th after school (Thurs, Dec. 19th reserved for rain make up).
This tryout will determine who can compete in the indoor meets in January and February based on athletes' performance in a "tryout event".
In order to be considered for the indoor competition team, each athlete must reach a minimum standard for an event.
Those unable to reach a minimum standard in an event will be allowed to continue training in preparation for the outdoor season.
Outdoor event tryouts will be held in January and will also have minimum standards.
We are aiming to have SELECT athletes compete in indoor meets on
Sat, Jan 4 (Ice Breaker Meet), Friday or Saturday, Jan 24 or 25 (Last Chance Meet)
and/or Saturday, Feb 1 (Indoor State Meet).
IF you are selected to compete and are planning on going to the meet,
a few things MUST happen on or before the Friday one week prior to the meet.
Those are:
- Let us know you are planning to attend (and have signed permission slip from a parent).
- Let us know if you have transportation covered or will need a ride to or from the meet.
- Bring in $15 cash to cover your entry fee. Additional expenses may be needed in some cases.
More info will be provided once the competition list has been posted for each upcoming meet.
For example, spectator entry charge is $10 each. T-shirts and concessions will be sold.
Practice Info:
* ON SCHOOL DAYS, regular practice times are 2:50pm - 4:30pm Monday - Thursday *
DragonFly: Make sure you have completed the eligibility steps. It should say you are 100% complete.
See Coach Oliver if you have any trouble with DragonFly.
For the indoor season, there will not be a team fee.
Those who are competing in an indoor meet will be required to pay a fee to cover the costs of transportation (if provided) and for entry into the meet.
The OUTDOOR TEAM FEE is $100 and is for all athletes training with the team during the outdoor season (Feb. 3 - May 3). Due Feb 7th.
The UNIFORM FEE is $75 and is for all athletes who will compete in track meets this year. The last set of uniforms will be ordered on Friday, Feb. 7th (only for those who have paid) and the uniform is yours to keep forever. Due Feb 7th.
Team Philosophy
It is our goal each year to provide a memorable and rewarding team experience for all athletes. All athletes are required to commit and sacrifice for the greater good of the TEAM. All athletes will have the opportunity to train and compete in this sport by attending practice and working hard. Attendance and participation at practice are a MUST. Athletes must have pride in what they are doing each day for the team. This is a competitive team, not a form of recreation. All athletes are expected to give varsity-level effort every day.
Communication
All current information regarding the track and field team will be shared via the team’s REMIND group and is posted on the team page at the school’s website, bakerhighschool.com/trackandfield. All weekly announcements, documents, schedules, and forms are also posted on the Track & Field page. Athletes and parents are responsible for keeping up with the weekly announcements either directly from the coaches, from the Remind group, or from the team webpage.
THERE IS NEVER AN EXCUSE FOR NOT KNOWING WHAT’S GOING ON.
Honesty & Respect
These are considered the most important values on this team. Track athletes who fail to display either of these core values may be immediately dismissed from the team. Athletes are expected to conduct themselves in a manner reflecting themselves, their coaches, their parents and their school. It is expected that all athletes will act according to the standards of Baker High School student-athletes. Remember that track and field is a TEAM sport at Baker. It is not always the fastest or best that will compete, but the most committed EVERY DAY.
Coaches’ Expectations
1. Dedication and commitment to your sport (100% effort)
2. Be on time with your watch (distance only), shoes, and appropriate running clothes!
3. Be mentally and physically ready for the dayΚΌs training session.
4. Have a positive attitude with a constant desire to improve.
5. Support and contribute to your team, respecting yourself, teammates and coaches.
6. Put away your excuses. Don’t bring them to any practice or meet.
Team Practices
1. After school practices are from 2:50pm to 4:30pm
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
2. Anyone missing a practice should
inform a coach ahead of time.
3. Injured athletes are still
expected to come to practices, attend role call and will be given alternative
workout activities or sent home with workout suggestions.
4. WEATHER WILL NOT HINDER OUR TEAM’S SUCCESS. We are an “All-Weather Team.”
Athletes are responsible for being prepared for wet
and/or cold weather. Practicing in the rain does NOT get you sick.
5. SPRING BREAK falls on Sectional Qualifying Meet week, which is the most important point of our season.
Spring Break practices are mandatory for athletes preparing to compete in Sectionals and State.
1. Arrive at the meet in your uniform and warmups or a Baker T-shirt. We should look like a team.
Stay in
your team uniform, T-shirt and/or warmups until you leave the meet.
2. When the team has decided upon a
tent spot, the entire team will warm up together.
Please pay attention to facility
layout and discuss questions with the team and/or coaches.
3. Relax before your race. Don’t wear yourself out by playing around. If you want to cheer for your team before you run, that is fine.
Afterward, return to the shade to sit and relax.
4. Warm-up with your team mates. As a rule of thumb, start your warm up about 30-40 min before your race is scheduled to begin.
Remember to give yourself time to use the restroom and get
your spikes on between your warmup, stretching, drills and the race.
5. Cheer for your teammates,
especially when you are finished with your race(s).
6. When your race is over, you are
expected to do a 10 minute warm down with team
members who have also just
completed their race.
7. Bring plenty of food and water to see you through the entire meet. Try to avoid eating unhealthy food choices while at the meet.
This could negatively affect your performance.