In order that our athlete’s perform their best, we (parents) must provide them the proper fuel to start their engines. They should have good breakfast before coming to the meet and furnish nutritional foods to eat during the meet. Athlete’s should NOT be given diary products the night before or the day of the meet. Once the athlete’s is finished their events for the day, they can enjoy a heavier meal.

 

Listed below are suggested items to keep in mind when prepared for those long track meets.

 

FOOD ITEMS

Plenty of WATER

Sports Drink

Fruit

Pretzels

Bagels

Lowfat pastry

Trail Mix

Orange Slices

Crackers

Raisins

 

• Athletes should arrive at the meets one hour before the scheduled meet start time. This allows the athletes to warm up before the meet.

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• Put the athlete’s name on all pieces of track equipment (e.g., clothing, shoes, bag, etc.)

• You should expect to be outside in various weather conditions from 8:00 am until as later a 8/9:00 pm. Bring items that will allow you and your child to be comfortable for that time period.

• DO NOT allow the athletes to drink sodas the day of the meet.

• On hot/sunny days, keep the athletes out of the sun as much as possible, this will help reserve that much needed energy for their race or field event.

• Tents are assembled by the Club are primarily for the athletes; parents make sure the athletes are sheltered first.

• Athletes should keep their sweat on when they are not competing, keeping their muscles warm. This will help prevent injuries.