Uniform Purchase

• Uniform purchases will take place on Tuesday through Friday during A and B lunch this week, and after practice on Tuesday and Wednesday.
• Uniform purchases this week are for returning athletes only.
• Any remaining uniforms will be available for sale starting next week at practice.
• The Cost of uniforms are
  • Boys Sprinter/Jumper Uniform: $60
    • Boys Sprinter half-tight: $24
    • Boys Sprinter compression top: $36
  • Boys Distance Uniform: $50
    • Boys Distance Uniform top $30
    • Boys Distance Shorts: $20
  • Girls Uniforms: $50
    • Girls Uniform Top: $30
    • Girls Uniform Compression Bottoms: $20
• All checks should be made out to the "MVHS Track and Field Booster Club"

Uniform Checkout

• Tuesday and Wednesday during practice in L503.
  • Returning Varsity on Tuesday
  • All other athletes on Wednesday
• Every athlete on the team will be checked out a singlet and a pair of racing shorts. The cost to replace lost items is $50 for the singlet, and $50 for the shorts. Please take good care of the uniforms.

Team Pictures
When: Friday at the start of practice.
Uniforms: Please wear your uniform to be a part of the team picture. Uniforms will not be checkout out Friday afternoon for those that forget their singlet and shorts.

Parent Meeting Information

• Parent Meeting Presentation
• Team Handbook
• Meet Schedule
• Booster Club Registration/Fundraiser
• Grocery Card Fundraiser

Lineups for the week
Lineups for the week will be posted before practice time on Tuesday. Thank you for being patient while we organized 170 track and field athletes into meets. If you do not see your name in the lineup please come talk to Coach Dalby in L503 during the school day, or your event coach at practice.

• HRHS JV and League Relays Line-up

Highlands Ranch JV Meet
When: Thursday at 3:30 p.m.
Where: Highlands Ranch HS Track
Transportation: There is no bus for this meet. Please provide your own ride to and from the meet.
Out-of-Class: Athletes will be dismissed at 2:15 on Thursday.
JV Meet Order of Events (pdf)
Teams: Highlands Ranch, Vista, Rock Canyon, Heritage

League Relays Info
When: Saturday, March 14th
Where: Echo Park Stadium
League Relays Meet Schedule and Information (pdf)

• Time Schedules are tentative. This meet will move ahead of schedule if possible.

Arrival/Departure: All athletes on the team should arrive at Echo Park Stadium by 8 a.m.
Community Service: We are looking for 3-4 athletes that can help Coach Kunz with the JV high jump on Saturday. 5 hours of community service will be given. If interested, please come see Coach Dalby in L503 or talk to Coach Kunz at practice.

​Middle/Long Distance Training
If you are unsure which training plan to follow please come talk to the coaching staff.

• 2020 Middle/Long Distance Training Plans (link)

Schedule: March 2nd-8th
Monday-MVHS 3:10
Tuesday- MVHS 3:10
Wednesday-Morning run 6 AM
                         -MVHS 3:20
Thursday- Redstone Park 3:20 p.m.
Friday- MVHS 3:10​
Saturday - Writer's Vista 8 a.m.
Sunday-On Your Own

Gear Orders for the Fall
Gear orders for the fall are now available through Denver Athletic until March 4th. Once the site closes you will not be able to order again until the winter.
Denver Athletic Website (Store Closes Sunday March 4th at midnight)

Parent Meeting 
When: Thursday, 6 p.m.
Where: MVHS Commons
Who: 1 parent from each family should plan on being in attendance on Thursday 

Runner's Roost Lone Tree Spike Night
When: Friday @ 5:30 p.m.
Where: Runner's Roost Lone Tree (9994 Commons St, STE 230)
Details: Spike Night Flyer (pdf)

Middle/Long Distance Training
If you are unsure which training plan to follow please come talk to the coaching staff.

• 2020 Middle/Long Distance Training Plans (link)

Gear Orders for the Fall
Gear orders for the fall are now available through Denver Athletic until March 4th. Once the site closes you will not be able to order again until the winter.
Denver Athletic Website (Store Closes Sunday March 4th at midnight)

Registration for Spring Track
Registration will open on February 10th and it will close on February 23rd.

STEP 1) REGISTER ON THIS SITE

STEP 2) COMPLETE PAYMENT ONLINE VIA MY SCHOOL BUCKS (LINK AT THE END OF EACH REGISTRATION) MUST DO THIS AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION. IT IS A HIDDEN LINK AND CAN'T BE FOUND IN MY SCHOOL BUCKS **NO CHECKS**

STEP 3) TURN IN PHYSICAL FORM TO ATHLETIC'S OFFICE OR HAVE CURRENT PHYSICAL ON FILE (you can email a copy to alvitry@dcsdk12.org)

Step 4) New CHSAA Requirement: STUDENTS ONLY (Parents you DO NOT need an account, click SKIP when it asks to link accounts) If you participated in a Fall, Winter, Spring sport in 2018-2019 or a Fall sport this year and have already created a Planet HS account you DO NOT need to create another account.

Student Athletes MUST create an account with CHSAA using one of the following methods:

Text S41320 to 69274. You will then receive a text reply with a link to create an account.
Create an account at planeths.com from any desktop, laptop, tablet, iPad, or smartphone.
Also new since last year if you have any homeschooled, charter or online student athletes:

All students homeschooled, or enrolled in a private or charter school who wish to participate in an MVHS athletic team MUST complete paperwork to register as a Mountain Vista student for the purpose of extracurricular activities. You will not be able to register for Spring sports until this paperwork has been completed and processed by the MVHS Registrar.

Middle/Long Distance Training
If you are unsure which training plan to follow please come talk to the coaching staff.

• 2020 Middle/Long Distance Training Plans (link)

Run-To-Denver on Saturday, February 29th
On Saturday, February 29th we will be doing the Run to Denver. Afterwards we will head to Illegal Pete's on the 16th St Mall for breakfast burritos, and then take the Light Rail from downtown back to Mineral Station next to Aspen Grove. Here are the details on the 4 runs to choose from:

• 14 Miles: Meet at Aspen Grove Panera at 6:30 a.m.
• 10 Miles: Meet at Centennial Park in Englewood at 7 a.m. (See address below)
• 7 Miles: Meet at Centennial Park at 7 a.m., and we will transport you down the trail so that you are running the 7 mile distance.
• 4 Mile Run: Meet at Centennial Park at 7 a.m. and we will transport you down the trail so that you are running the 4 mile distance.

Who: Any HS Runner that wants to try, and run 14, 10, 7 or 4 miles, including freshman and new runners.
When: 6:30 A.M. If you are running from Aspen Grove. 7:00 a.m. if running from Centennial Park.
Bag/Gear Transport: You can load your stuff up in Dalby's car and he will transport it down to Denver for you.
Where: Centennial Park
4630 S Decatur St
Englewood, CO 80110
Directions: 25 mins from MVHS. Go North on Santa Fe. Take a left on Union. The park will be down on your right off of Union
Cost: $15 should cover the cost for breakfast and your light rail ticket.
Ticket App: Please download the RTD ticket app and purchase your ticket prior to Saturday mornings run.

Parent Help:
We are looking for 2 to 3 parents to help us out on Saturday to chaperone at REI/Illegal Pete's and to help drive runner's back from Mineral Station to Centennial Park once we return, if they need to get their cars. If you can help please email Coach Dalby.

Schedule: February 24th-30th
Monday-MVHS 3:10
Tuesday- MVHS 3:10
Wednesday-Morning run 6 AM
MVHS 3:10
Thursday- Morning Run 6:30 a.m.
-MVHS 3:10
Friday-MVHS 3:10​
Saturday -Run to Denver
Sunday-On Your Own​

Schedule: February 17th-23rd
Monday-MVHS 3:10
Tuesday- MVHS 3:10
Wednesday-Morning run 6 AM
MVHS 3:10
Thursday- Morning Run 6:30 A.M.
-MVHS 3:10
Friday-MVHS 3:10
Saturday-Aspen grove Panera
Sunday-On Your Own


Registration for Spring Track
Registration will open on February 10th and it will close on February 23rd.

STEP 1) REGISTER ON THIS SITE

STEP 2) COMPLETE PAYMENT ONLINE VIA MY SCHOOL BUCKS (LINK AT THE END OF EACH REGISTRATION) MUST DO THIS AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION. IT IS A HIDDEN LINK AND CAN'T BE FOUND IN MY SCHOOL BUCKS **NO CHECKS**

STEP 3) TURN IN PHYSICAL FORM TO ATHLETIC'S OFFICE OR HAVE CURRENT PHYSICAL ON FILE (you can email a copy to alvitry@dcsdk12.org)

Step 4) New CHSAA Requirement: STUDENTS ONLY (Parents you DO NOT need an account, click SKIP when it asks to link accounts) If you participated in a Fall, Winter, Spring sport in 2018-2019 or a Fall sport this year and have already created a Planet HS account you DO NOT need to create another account.

Student Athletes MUST create an account with CHSAA using one of the following methods:

Text S41320 to 69274. You will then receive a text reply with a link to create an account.
Create an account at planeths.com from any desktop, laptop, tablet, iPad, or smartphone.
Also new since last year if you have any homeschooled, charter or online student athletes:

All students homeschooled, or enrolled in a private or charter school who wish to participate in an MVHS athletic team MUST complete paperwork to register as a Mountain Vista student for the purpose of extracurricular activities. You will not be able to register for Spring sports until this paperwork has been completed and processed by the MVHS Registrar.

Middle/Long Distance Training
If you are unsure which training plan to follow please come talk to the coaching staff.

• 2020 Middle/Long Distance Training Plans (link)

Registration for Spring Track
Registration will open on February 10th and it will close on February 23rd. 

STEP 1) REGISTER ON THIS SITE

STEP 2) COMPLETE PAYMENT ONLINE VIA MY SCHOOL BUCKS (LINK AT THE END OF EACH REGISTRATION)  MUST DO THIS AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION. IT IS A HIDDEN LINK AND CAN'T BE FOUND IN MY SCHOOL BUCKS **NO CHECKS**

STEP 3) TURN IN PHYSICAL FORM TO ATHLETIC'S OFFICE OR HAVE CURRENT PHYSICAL ON FILE (you can email a copy to alvitry@dcsdk12.org)

Step 4) New CHSAA Requirement:  STUDENTS ONLY (Parents you DO NOT need an account, click SKIP when it asks to link accounts) If you participated in a Fall, Winter, Spring sport in 2018-2019  or a Fall sport this year and have already created a PlanteHS account you DO NOT need to create another account.

Student Athletes MUST create an account with CHSAA using one of the following methods:

Text S41320  to 69274.  You will then receive a text reply with a link to create an account.
Create an account at planeths.com from any desktop, laptop, tablet, iPad, or smartphone.
Also new since last year if you have any homeschooled, charter or online student athletes:

All students homeschooled, or enrolled in a private or charter school who wish to participate in an MVHS athletic team MUST complete paperwork to register as a Mountain Vista student for the purpose of extracurricular activities.  You will not be able to register for Spring sports until this paperwork has been completed and processed by the MVHS Registrar.

Strength and Conditioning Mini-Camp
What: 90 minute Strength Camp to help teach proper technique in the weight room. The camp will be led by two local strength and conditioning coaches in the area that specialize in working w/ endurance athletes. These are coaches that I have known for several years and trust. 
When: Tuesday: Boys 4:30-6:00
             Thursday: Girls 4:30-6:00
Cost: $20 per athlete
Registration: Sign-up at practice on Monday. Bring your $20 to participate. 

Schedule: February 10th-16th
Monday-MVHS 3:10
Tuesday- MVHS 3:10
                    Boys Strength Camp 4:30-6:00
Wednesday- A.M. Morning Run 6 a.m.
                         P.M. Redstone Park 3:20 p.m.
Thursday- MVHS 3:10
                      Girls Strength Camp 4:30-6 
Friday: On Your Own
Saturday: On Your Own
Sunday-On Your Own
Monday-​3 p.m. MVHS

Middle/Long Distance Training
If you are unsure which training plan to follow please come talk to the coaching staff.

• 2020 Middle/Long Distance Training Plans (link) 

Schedule: February 3rd-9th
Monday-MVHS 3:10
Tuesday- MVHS 3:10
Wednesday- MVHS 3:10
Thursday- Morning Run 6:30
                      P.M. MVHS 3:10
Friday: Treadmill run today. Be Safe! 
Saturday: Aspen Grove Panera 11:30 a.m.
Sunday-On Your Own

Middle/Long Distance Training
If you are unsure which training plan to follow please come talk to the coaching staff.

• 2020 Middle/Long Distance Training Plans (link) 

Schedule: January 27th-Feb 2nd
Monday-MVHS 3:10
Tuesday- MVHS 3:10
Wednesday- DeKoevend Park 3:20
Thursday- Morning Run 6:30
                     P.M. MVHS 3:10
Friday: MVHS 3:10
Saturday: Aspen Grove Panera 8 a.m.
Sunday-On Your Own

Middle/Long Distance Training
If you are unsure which training plan to follow please come talk to the coaching staff.

• 2020 Middle/Long Distance Training Plans (link) 

Schedule: January 20th-26th
Monday-On Your Own
Tuesday- Redstone Park 3:20
Wednesday-Morning Run 6 a.m.
                        -MVHS 3:10
Thursday- Morning Run 6:30
                     P.M. MVHS 3:10
Friday: MVHS 3:10
Saturday: Waterton Canyon 8 a.m.
Sunday-On Your Own

Middle/Long Distance Training: Jan 20th-26th
If you are unsure which training plan to follow please come talk to the coaching staff.

• 2020 Middle/Long Distance Training Plans (link) ​

Winter Track Camp Registration
Registration: https://vistagoldeneagles.sportngin.com/register/form/250045525
WHO:  Any Mountain Vista HS or Mountain Ridge MS student-athlete looking to prepare for the upcoming spring track and field season.
WHAT:  Winter training for all sprinters, jumpers, middle/long distance runners, and throwers.
WHEN:  The camp runs from December through the end of February.  We meet from 3:10 to 4:30 each day at MVHS.
COST:  $150 for high school students (grades 9-12).  $100 for middle school students (grades 6-8).
THROWERS:  Will meet Tuesdays and Thursdays with Coach Gardner.  Throwers do not need to register online.  Please speak with Coach Gardner for more details:  george.gardner@dcsdk12.org.
COACHING:  Head Coaches Jonathan Dalby and Kelli Kunz will be working with our athletes on a full time basis throughout the winter.  Coach Karen Sprafke will be working with our middle school athletes.  

​Godzilla Gear Order
The Godzilla gear order is open until January 12th.
https://www.safeteethird.com/collections/vista-nation/Zilla

Middle/Long Distance Training: Jan 13th-19th
If you are unsure which training plan to follow please come talk to the coaching staff.

• 2020 Middle/Long Distance Training Plans (link) ​
  

Schedule: January 13th-19th
Monday-MVHS 3:10
Tuesday-Writer's Vista 3:20
Wednesday-Morning Run 6 a.m.
                        -MVHS 3:10
Thursday- Morning Run 6:30
                     P.M. MVHS 3:10
Friday: MVHS 3:10
Saturday: Redstone Park 8 a.m. 
Sunday-On Your Own

Winter Track Camp Registration
Registration: https://vistagoldeneagles.sportngin.com/register/form/250045525
WHO:  Any Mountain Vista HS or Mountain Ridge MS student-athlete looking to prepare for the upcoming spring track and field season.
WHAT:  Winter training for all sprinters, jumpers, middle/long distance runners, and throwers.
WHEN:  The camp runs from December through the end of February.  We meet from 3:10 to 4:30 each day at MVHS.
COST:  $150 for high school students (grades 9-12).  $100 for middle school students (grades 6-8).
THROWERS:  Will meet Tuesdays and Thursdays with Coach Gardner.  Throwers do not need to register online.  Please speak with Coach Gardner for more details:  george.gardner@dcsdk12.org.
COACHING:  Head Coaches Jonathan Dalby and Kelli Kunz will be working with our athletes on a full time basis throughout the winter.  Coach Karen Sprafke will be working with our middle school athletes.  

​Godzilla Gear Order
The Godzilla gear order is open until January 12th.
https://www.safeteethird.com/collections/vista-nation/Zilla

Middle/Long Distance Training: Jan 6th-12th
If you are unsure which training plan to follow please come talk to the coaching staff.

• 2020 Middle/Long Distance Training Plans (link) 

Practice Schedule: January 6th-12th
Monday-On Your Own
Tuesday-MVHS 3:10
Wednesday-MVHS 3:10
Thursday- Morning Run 6:30
                     P.M. MVHS 3:10
Friday: MVHS 3:10
Saturday: DeKoevend Park 8 a.m. 
                      Einstein Bagel After Run
Sunday-On Your Own

Iron/Ferritin Check-up
If you have not had your ferritin levels checked since the end of XC please do so in the next week or two. My 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. If the last time you had your levels checked was before XC, it is time to get them looked at again.

Below is information about the importance of iron/ferritin for distance runners. Please review, and have your iron levels checked ASAP if you have not recently done so. This goes for both boys and girls. Rule of thumb, get your ferritin levels checked at least twice a year by your doctor. A ferritin level of 30 is the minimum number acceptable for adequate performance as a distance runner. I also recommend that every athlete on the team be taking an iron supplement that works for them. Please come talk to me 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)