League Relays Results
Congrats to both our boys and girls teams at Vista for winning this year's Continental League Relays! Results and team scores from the event can be found below. Thank you to all of the parents, coaches, and athletes that came out to help on Saturday as we hosted the first League meet of the season. 

• 2023 Continental League Relays Event and Team Results
• Team Point Event Totals 

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.

Parents/Spectators on the Infield at Meets
This is a reminder that all parents and spectators should remain in the stands (or designated spectating areas) during track and field meets. Failure to comply can result in track meet officials disqualifying our athletes/team from events at meets. The infield is reserved for coaches, athletes, and meet officials only. Thank you for your cooperation. 

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: Coach Tapia will be communicating with you when throwing practices will be held this week. 

Schedule for March 13th-19th: Spring Break
Mon:  Redstone Park @ 8 a.m. (Distance Runners)
              MVHS @ 10 a.m. (Sprinters/Jumpers)
Tue: MVHS @ 8 a.m. Coach Boele Will Be Here
           MVHS @ 10 a.m. (Sprinters/Jumpers)
Wed: Writer's Vista Park @ 8 a.m. (Distance runners)
            MVHS @ 10 a.m. (Sprinters/Jumpers)
Thur: MVHS @ 8 a.m. (Distance Runners)
             MVHS @ 10 a.m. (Sprinters/Jumpers)
Fri: MVHS @ 8 a.m. (Distance Runners)
         MVHS @ 10 a.m. (Distance Runners)
Sat: LPS Duals @ Arapahoe HS
         Texas Distance Festival 
Sun: Run on your own or call a teammate 

Meet Lineups for March 13th-19th

• Thank you for your patience while the coaching staff organized our 150 athletes into competitions this week.
• Lineups for March 13th-19th (link)
• Please talk to your event coach if you think you should be competing this week at Arapahoe but do not see you name on the lineups. 

LPS Duals Meet Information
When: Saturday​, March 18th
Where: Arapahoe High School 
Entries: We are allowed 4 entries into each individual event + 1 relay team into this meet. 
Transportation: There is no bus for this meet. Please provide your own ride to and from the meet.
Arrival Time: Please be at the meet no later than 9 a.m. 
Spectator Fee: Free
Awards: Event Champion Shirts for all event winners including relays.  
Rolling Schedule: This meet is run on a rolling schedule. Make sure you are paying attention to where the meet is on the schedule as the day goes on. 
Meet Information and Schedule:

• Time Schedule (this is a rolling schedule) 
• Meet Website and Results Page

Limited Seating Available: Arapahoe HS has limited seating. You may want to bring a lawn chair with you to view the meet. 

Texas Distance Festival: Final Instructions

• Vista Athletes Registered 
• Meet Information
• Heats Sheets & Race Schedule
• Coaches: Selle, Dalby, and Brandt will be there
• Team Pre-Meet Run: Athletes wanting to do their pre-meet run together will meet at Bob Jones Park at 3 p.m. on Friday, March 17th, 
• Meet Location: Carroll High School (800 North White Chapel Southlake, TX 76092)
• Bib Pickup & Meet Entry Fee: Once you arrive to the meet there will be a check in gate for athletes only. Every athletes will need to pay the $15 meet entry fee ($$bring cash$$).  At this time each runner will receive a bib for entry onto the track. Please pin the bib immediately onto your uniform. Each bib has race chips on them to track splits (please don’t bend these bibs)
• Spectator Gate: There will be a spectator entry gate: $3 entry fee per person (bring cash).
• Race check in: Runners will check in 10 minutes before their race begins at the starting line. Runner’s check in time is listed on the Schedule. Bibs must be on & NO WATCHES ALLOWED DURING RACES. You will start lining up in section order about 10 minutes before your race begins(this meet will stay on schedule).
• NO FOOD or DRINKS on the turf field.
• Livestream- The Texas Distance Festival will be live-streamed through milesplit: Live Link
• Timing/Results:  Live results posted at Results Link
• Meet updates: Will be sent out and through twitter  - @carrollcxc
• Meet T-Shirts: For sale for $20 and a concession stand as well. Go to the meet and get your shirt on Friday. Sizes sell out fast and are usually gone by Saturday afternoon.

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)

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. 

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

Team Nike Gear Orders
Nike gear orders for the season are now available online. The deadline to order is Thursday, March 2nd. Once the Nike store closes on Thursday you will not be able to order Vista Nike gear again this season. 

• https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/zNF2nDpFRA
• All gear orders are optional and nothing is required. 

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 four coaching assistant 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 coaching 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 distance runners 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.

Runner's Roost Spike Night
When: Thursday, March 2nd from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Where: Runners Roost Lone Tree
What: 15% off all trainers and racing spikes for the season
Who: All MVHS Track and Field Athletes 

• Athletes can receive the same discount at Runners Roost at anytime. Just mention that you compete for MVHS.

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Schedule for Febuary 27th-March 5th
Mon: MVHS @ 3 p.m. 1st Day of Practice. Meet on the Track
Tue: MVHS @ 3 pm-Coach Boele Will Be Here
Wed: MVHS @ 3 p.m. 
Thur: Redstone Park @ 3:20 (Distance runners)
         Sprinters/Jumpers/Throwers 3 p.m. @ MVHS
Fri: MVHS @ 3 p.m. 
Sat: Sprinters/Jumpers/Throwers 9 a.m. @ MVHS
        Distance Runners 8 a.m. @ Apen Grove Panera 
Sun: Run on your own or call a teammate 

Uniform Checkout:

• When: Monday, March 6th and 7th after practice
• Where: L503
• Uniforms will be checked out to each athlete on the team. They will be returned at the end of the season, on May 23rd. 
• 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)

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. 

Spring Track & Field Registration
Registration for spring sorts opens up on Monday, February 6! It will be closing on February 19.

• Link to the registration site. https://mountainvista-ar.rschooltoday.com/

Texas Distance Festival
All information, including the link to the hotel block, has been posted. See last weeks blog for trip information and please come see Coach Dalby if you have questions about the trip. 

• Texas Distance Festival Trip Information (scroll to the bottom of the page to view information) 

​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)

Peak Pre-Season Meet #2
Meet Info: Peak Pre Season Meet #2 (link)
Registration: Athletes wanting to participate are responsible for registering themselves for this meet. 
When: Saturday, February 25th
Where: Heritage HS
Who: Any HS or MS athlete wishing to participate 

February 20th-26th
Mon: Long Run on your own or w/ a teammate. No
            organized practice today (check Final Surge
            for long run details)
Tue: MVHS @ 3 pm-Coach Boele Will Be Here
Wed: MVHS @ 3 p.m. 
Thur: MVHS @ 3 p.m.
Fri: MVHS @ 3 p.m. 
Sat: Peak Pre-Season Meet #2 @ Heritage HS
Sun: Run on your own or call a teammate ​

Schedule: February 13th-20th
Mon: DeKoevend Park Long Run @ 3:20
Tue: MVHS @ 3 pm-Coach Boele Will Be Here
Wed: MVHS @ 3 p.m. 
Thur: MVHS @ 3 p.m. 
Fri: Senior Lead Practice @ 8 a.m. (Location TBD)
Sat: Aspen Grove Panera Bread @ 8 a.m.
Sun: Run on your own or call a teammate 
Mon 2/20: Long run on your own or w/ a teammate. No Organized Practice Today

Spring Track & Field Registration
Registration for spring sorts opens up on Monday, February 6! It will be closing on February 19.

• Link to the registration site. https://mountainvista-ar.rschooltoday.com/

Texas Distance Festival
All information, including the link to the hotel block, has been posted. See last weeks blog for trip information and please come see Coach Dalby if you have questions about the trip. 

• Texas Distance Festival Trip Information (scroll to the bottom of the page to view information) 

​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)

Peak Pre-Season Meet #2
Meet Info: Peak Pre Season Meet #2 (link)
Registration: Athletes wanting to participate are responsible for registering themselves for this meet. 
When: Saturday, February 25th
Where: Heritage HS
Who: Any HS or MS athlete wishing to participate 

Spring Track & Field Registration
Registration for spring sorts opens up on Monday, February 6! It will be closing on February 19.

• Link to the registration site. https://mountainvista-ar.rschooltoday.com/

Schedule for Feb 6th-12th
Mon: Writer's Vista @ 3:20 p.m.
Tue: MVHS @ 3 pm-Coach Boele Will Be Here
Wed: MVHS @ 3 p.m. 
Thur: Redstone Park @ 3:20
Fri: MVHS @ 3:00 p.m. 
Sat: MVHS Track Workout @ 8 a.m.
         Peak Pre-Season #1 @ Heritage HS
Sun: Run on your own or call a teammate 
Mon 2/13: DeKoevend Park Long Run @ 3:20

Texas Distance Festival
All information, including the link to the hotel block, has been posted. See last weeks blog for trip information and please come see Coach Dalby if you have questions about the trip. 

• Texas Distance Festival Trip Information (scroll to the bottom of the page to view information) 

​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)

Peak Pre-Season Meet #1
Meet Info: Peak Pre Season Meet #1 (link)
Registration: Athletes wanting to participate are responsible for registering themselves for this meet. 
When: Saturday, February 11th
Where: Heritage HS
Who: Any HS or MS athlete wishing to participate 

Schedule for Jan 30th-Feb 5th
Mon: MVHS @ 3:00 p.m.
Tue: MVHS @ 3 pm-Coach Boele Will Be Here
Wed: Redstone Park @ 3:20
Thur: Aspen Grove Panera Bread @ 3:20 p.m.
Fri: MVHS @ 3:00 p.m. 
Sat:  Waterton Canyon @ 8 a.m. (Audubon Lot)
Sun: Run on your own or call a teammate

Texas Distance Festival
All information, including the link to the hotel block, has been posted. See last weeks blog for trip information and please come see Coach Dalby if you have questions about the trip. 

• Texas Distance Festival Trip Information (scroll to the bottom of the page to view information) 

​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)

January 23rd-29th
Mon: MVHS @ 3:00 p.m.
Tue: MVHS @ 3 pm-Coach Boele Will Be Here
Wed: Rocky Heights Middle School @ 3:20 p.m.
Thur: Reynold's Landing Park @ 3:20 p.m.
Fri: MVHS @ 3 p.m. 
Sat: Waterton Canyon: Audubon Lot @ 8 am
Sun: Run on your own or call a teammate

Individual Process Goal Meetings
On Friday, we meet as a team to discuss the upcoming track and field season and to talk about what the process might look like to achieve our team and individual goals. Below are the documents form the meeting. If you would like to discuss your individual process goals for the spring season please fill out the "Process Meeting and Goals Form" and bring them to practice with you to give a coach. The coaches will then set up a time with you during A or B lunch (or an off period) to discuss your process goals. 

• Process Meeting and Goals Form (Google Docs)
• Process Meeting: What Does it Take? (Google Slides)

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)

Texas Distance Festival
All information, including the link to the hotel block, has been posted. See last weeks blog for trip information and please come see Coach Dalby if you have questions about the trip. 

• Texas Distance Festival Trip Information (scroll to the bottom of the page to view information) 

Iron Checkup and Supplementation
If you have not done so since the end of the XC season please remember to get your ferritin levels checked again. The coaches recommendation is to have your ferritin levels checked at a minimum of twice a year: Once after the track season, and once after XC season. 

Below is information about the importance of iron/ferritin for distance runners. A ferritin level of 30 is the minimum number acceptable for adequate performance as a distance runner. We also recommend that every athlete on the team be taking an iron supplement that works for them. Please come talk to the coaches if you have questions. 

• The Importance of Iron in Distance Runners (Blog Post)
• Why You Should Get Your Ferritin Levels Checked (Blog Post)
• A letter from a doctor, with references, about ferritin levels for endurance athletes that you can take with you to your medical provider when you get tested. (Doc)
• Are Your Ferritin Levels Up to Speed? Top Coaches Take Tests for Iron Seriously (article)
• Ironing Out the Details: Know the facts about ferritin and iron before deciding to supplement (article)
• Iron Level Upkeep For Runners (article)