March 6th-12th: Ranch JV and League Relays

Program Fee/Fundraising

• Payment Link: https://vistagoldeneagles.sportngin.com/register/form/187327841
• Why: There are currently 150 athletes out for track and field this spring. As a result, we have hired 8 coaches. DCSD provides six coaching stipends for the spring track & field season. This is two fewer stipends than we currently have. To ensure all of our athletes have proper coached we are asking every family on the team to make a small donation to the Track & Field Booster Club.
• Program Fee Recommendations:
  • $50 recommended donation to help compensate our assistant coaches for the 2023 spring season. 
  • $150 recommended for athletes that are consistently seeing Coach Boele for massage therapy on Tuesdays.
  • Other Amount: Any amount to help support the program is greatly appreciated if you are unable to afford the recommended donation amounts. Likewise, if you would like to donate more your support is always valued. 
• Fundraising Goal for 2023: $7000 will cover the cost of the two assistant coaching stipends that DCSD does not cover for the track and field program this season.

Schedule for March 6th-12th
Mon: DeKoevend Park @ 3:20 (Distance Runners)
             MVHS @ 3 p.m. (Sprinters/Jumpers/Throwers)
Tue: MVHS @ 3 pm-Coach Boele Will Be Here
Wed: MVHS @ 3 p.m. 
Thur: Writer's Vista Park @ 3:20 (Distance
              runners)
              MVHS @ 3 p.m. (Sprinters/Jumpers/Throwers)
             JV Meet @ 3:30 (Highlands Ranch HS)
Fri: MVHS @ 3 p.m. 
Sat: Continental League Relays
Sun: Run on your own or call a teammate

Playoff Basketball Game: Friday @ 4 p.m.
Our boys basketball team has made the final four of the state championship tournament and plays Denver East on Friday at 4 p.m. This is a big deal! The coaches are encouraging the track team to go and support the basketball team. We will still have practice on Friday, however, if you are going to the game (and we think you should!) please touch base with your event coach. They will tell you what workout you need to do on your own that day if you are headed to the Coliseum for the game. 

Meet Lineups for March 6th-12th

• Thank you for your patience as the coaching staff organized 150 athletes into competitions this week.
• LineUps for March 6th-12th (link to lineups)
• Please talk to an event coach if you do not see your name in the lineups. All athletes that are academically eligible will have an opportunity to compete this week. 

Highlands Ranch JV Meet
When: Thursday, March 9th @ 3:30 p.m.
Where: Highlands Ranch HS Track
Teams Competing: Mt. Vista, Rock Canyon, Highlands Ranch, Heritage
Out-of-Class: Athletes competing will be dismissed at 2 p.m during 6th period on Thursday. 
Transportation: There is no bus for this meet. Please provide your own ride to and from the meet.
JV Meet Order of Events (pdf)

Continental League Relays
Meet Program/Heat Sheets:

• Track Events
• Field Events

When: Saturday​, March 11th
Where: Echo Park Stadium (Parker) 
Transportation: There is no bus for this meet. Please provide your own ride to and from the meet.
Arrival Time: All athletes should be at the meet at least 90 minutes before your first event. 
Spectator Fee: $5 gate fee for spectators (cash only)
Rolling Schedule: This meet is run on a rolling schedule. It will run ahead of time if possible. Make sure you are paying attention to where the meet is on the time schedule as the day goes on. 
Meet Information and Schedule:

• Meet Information and Time Schedule
• Results Page

Texas Distance Festival: Meet Information

• Vista Athletes Registered (If you are not on the list and are planning on competing in Texas over spring break please let Coach Dalby know ASAP).
• Meet Information

Uniform Checkout:

• When: Wednesday, March 7th after practice. You can also come to Dalby's room in L503 during Eagle Time on Thursday if you miss uniform checkout. 
• Where: L503
• Uniforms will be checked out to each athlete on the team. They will be returned at the end of the season, on Monday, May 22.
• Athletes will be fined $75 for not returning uniforms at the end of the track season.

Jeff Boele: Licensed Massage Therapist
When: Tuesday's at practice throughout the season.
Why: To benefit individual athlete health during the Track season.
Who: Anyone on the team needing work done during the season. 
Cost: Approximately $5000 for the season (January through May). We are asking that any athlete consistently using coach Boele's services to please make a minimum donation of $150 to the Booster Club in the spring. The 2023 track and field program donation fee link will be available in February near the official start of the spring CHSAA season. 
Consent Form: Any athlete wishing to receive treatment from Coach Boele must have the consent form signed by your parents and brought to practice. 

• Parent/Guardian Consent From to Screen and Treat (Updated)

Spring Break Practice Information 

• Distance Runners: 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. during break
• Sprinters/Jumpers: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. during break
• Throwers: TBD (Coach Tapia will let you know at practice this week what time you will be practicing)

Academic Eligibility

• In order to be eligible for track and field this season athletes must be passing all classes. 
• ​A failing grade in any class will result in an athlete loosing eligibility. 
• To return to eligibility, athletes must pick up a "gold card" from the athletic office and have it signed by your teacher once your grade has improved to passing (60% or above). 
• Once signed by your teacher, "Gold Cards" must be returned to Mrs. Vitry in the athletic office. She will communicate with Coach Dalby once you are eligible to return to competition. 

Virtual Parent Meeting Information:
There will not be a formal parent meeting at school this year. Instead, information regarding team policies, procedures, and other relevant information can be found below.

• Parent Meeting Presentation
• 2023 Team Handbook and Policies
• 2023 Track & Field Meet Schedule

State 5A Rankings
In-order to qualify for state, athletes/relays must be in the top 18 in their event by the end of the regular season (May 13th). Here are the current 5A Rankings for 2023.

• Boys 5A Rankings: 2023
• Girls 5A Rankings: 2023
• Rankings can also be found on Colorado Milesplit. However, these rankings are not official.