2014 Syracuse INDOOR TRACK CLUB

             Welcome to the Syracuse Indoor Track and Field Club.  Through the years, many State Champions had their first taste of the sport in an indoor program.  Approach this opportunity with a positive attitude, willing to learn as you meet new challenges.  You have no idea where the journey may take you. 

WORKOUTS AND PRACTICES

Each Monday (and Jan. 2^nd), we will meet in Room 2118 at 2:40 to go over the weekly workout schedule.  These schedules and other workout meet information will also be posted in the window of room 2118 as well on the web site.  After Christmas we will meet in room 2118 EVERYDAY at 2:40 to go over the days workout- with indoor, things change overnight.      
            Much of the training will be done on your own.  We expect all of you to complete the daily workouts to the best of your ability.  Daily Roll will be taken to help determine Simplot eligibility.  

WEB SITES

            Meet and Workout Information, Records, Results, Performance Lists, Links to Track Sites, Pictures, etc., are posted on the following web site: www.titantrack2012.blogspot.com. 

            Meet schedule and other calendar information is posted at the following site: www.keepandshare.com/  

The login info is:

account name: syracusetrack

password: polevault

WORKOUT TERMS

TR- Training Run- this is simply a continuous run at a fairly comfortable pace.  Keep the heart rate up at a training level.

FR- Fartlek Run- a continuous run where you change pace at different intervals. Ex.: 1 minute fast, 2 minutes recovery, etc.

Plyometrics- jumping, bounding drills.  Ex. Jumping rope, box hops, double leg hops, line hops, etc.

Stadium Stairs Run- run up a stadium aisle, cross over to the next, run down, cross over, run up, etc.

Stadium Run- same as above, but include 3/4 lap jog between each set of stairs.

Stadium Hills- sprints up the hill west of the Stadium- begin about 20m before the hill, sprint to the top. 

EVENTS CONTESTED IN INDOOR MEETS

55/60m Hurdles, 55/60m Dash, 200m Dash, 400m Dash, 800m Run, 1600m Run, 3200m Run, Shot Put, High Jump, Pole Vault, Weight Throw, Long Jump, 4x200m Relay, 4x400m Relay, 4x800m Relay, and Medley Relay. 

MEET and CAMP SCHEDULE

Everyday       Distance                       2:40        Hallway

Dec 11            Sprints/Jumps/Hurd 2:40        Room 2118

Dec 12            Pole Vault/High J      2:40        Room 2118

Dec 13            Pole Vault                    2:40        Room 2118

Dec 16            Everyone-Lifting      2:40        Room 2118

Dec 17            Spr/Jumps/Hurd        2:40        Room 2118

Dec 18            Hurdles                        2:40        Room 2118

Dec 19            Pole Vault / Throws  2:40        Room 2118

Dec 27/28      BYU Camps                TBA       BYU

Jan 3/4           USU Camps                 TBA       Utah State

Jan 11             USU Indoor                  9:00 am Utah State

Jan 17/18       BYU Indoor                 TBA       BYU

Jan 24             Distance Challenge     TBA       Kearns Ice Oval

Jan 24/25       WSU Indoor                 TBA       Weber State

Feb 7/8           UHSTCA Indoor         TBA       Kearns Ice Oval

Feb 13-15      Simplot Games            TBA       Idaho State

Feb 22 Sprint/Hurd Chall.                  TBA       Kearns Ice Oval

CAMPS/CLINICS

Titan Camps/Clinics- Various Days.  Come learn about and try any event.  ALL Sprinters, Hurdlers, and Jumpers should attend the Speed Camp beginning Dec 11th.

BYU Track Camps- Dec 27, 5:00 pm, Dec 28, 9:00 am.  HJ, LJ, PV, Sprints, Hurdles and Throws are covered. The cost is $80, which includes a t-shirt and lunch.

USU Track Camps- Jan 3^rd -  HJ, LJ and Javelin Camps: Jan 4^th- Throws, Sprint, Hurdle, Distance and PV Camps.  The camps cost $30 if you register with me by Jan 2^nd, $50 after that.  Price includes a t-shirt and meal. 

COST OF INDOOR TRACK

       The cost of most meets is $4.00 - $5.00 for each athlete.  You pay for meets.  There is no club fee. 

SIMPLOT GAMES

       The Simplot Games Meet is the highlight of the Indoor season.  This is the largest Indoor Track meet in the U.S.  We will take about 40-50 athletes to compete at the Minidome in Pocatello, Idaho, leaving Feb. 13^th after school and returning Feb. 15^th.  The cost of the trip will be about $100.  Not everyone will be invited to go.  The criteria for selection is:

       1.   Best marks at the first two indoor meets;

       2.   Attendance at scheduled event practices and clinics ;

       3.   Completion of  workouts on your own;

       4.   How much "attention" you require on the trip;

       5.   Academic and citizenship eligibility.  Athletes attending Simplot must be eligible according to the criteria set by the school for extra-curricular activities. 

BODY CONDITIONING

       Those who are 100% certain they are going to participate in Outdoor Track and Field should try to get into 8^th period Advanced Team Conditioning class 2^nd semester.  It is not mandatory, but can be an advantage. 

GET STARTED NOW and RECRUIT!! Help us get as many involved as possible and have a fun, successful experience.