WAMS-AO is offering an opportunity to students to participate on the WAMS Track and Field Team. Track and Field is for 7th and 8th grade students only. 7th or 8th grade WAMS students must be able to commit to the three day a week schedule. Approximately 35 students will be rostered for the team. There are no tryouts. Registration is on a first come, first serve basis. Please do not register your child if they have other obligations that will conflict with this schedule. The track and field season runs from mid March thru late May. The team will meet three times per week for a combination of practices and meets. Most practices will be held on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays at WAMS 2:30 to 4pm. Meets are on varying days. Some practices will require going to Ridge High School's track. (Most likely on Mondays) Parents are responsible to transport their children to Ridge. Home meets are at Ridge High School. The team will compete in the CJJSAA middle school league. Home meets are at Ridge High School. Away meets are at other schools and parents are expected to provide transportation.
Track and Field consists of track events such as the 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 races, hurdles and field events shot put and long jump.
Athletic Physical Forms are due for EVERY student registering. Please see FAQ page for instructions as to which form to submit. Any student who has not submitted a completed physical by the posted deadline will forfeit their roster spot and fee. Forms are due by Feb. 21st. It is strongly suggested that you submit it early in case it needs to be returned for outstanding info. Athletic Physical Forms must be submitted as ONE DOCUMENT electronically via Genesis--go to the FORMS tab and complete the WAMS Athletic Registration Form and upload your documents.
Remember: Every student that registers for this team MUST hand in either an Athletic Pre-Participation Physical and/or a Health History Update. Please check out our FORMS Tab and FAQs tab to learn more about which form you need to submit.
The cost for team members is $250.
There are no refunds once you register.
Registration opens Jan. 30th at 12 noon
Registration closes Feb. 21st
Coaches:
Kevin Karch
Debbie Bune
Jen Winters
Ambyr Chatzopolous
John Kalian