2nd To None Track and Field Club

Pratt Park is located at 120 River Road Fredericksburg, VA 22405. Practice times will be from 5:45 until approximately 6:55. Today’s temperatures will be 54 degrees, however, it will fill like 51 degrees. Therefore, please ensure your athlete is dress in warm clothing.

As we prepare for our first meet, here is a list of items to consider bringing. This list is just a start feel free to bring whatever you need to be comfortable.

Things To Bring To A Meet
GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP AND WINNING ATTITUDE
• Uniform
• Warm Up Suit
• Running Shoes
• Spikes
• Slides or slide covers
• Extra socks
• Lawn Chair and/or Blanket
• 10 × 10 canopy
• Ground cover such as a tarp
• Umbrella (good for rain or sun)
• Rain gear (poncho, dry socks)
• Sunscreen
• Small Ice Chest to carry food and drink for the day
• Insect repellent
• Tissue
• Hand Sanitizer
• Paper towels
• Trash bags
• Wet Wipes
• Wagon

HEALTH AND NUTRITION

Pre-Competition Sleep: Athletes should receive 8 to 10 hours of sleep the night before a meet.

Pre-Competition Meals – 3 – 4 hours before the event
 High in complex carbohydrates, such as bread, fruit and vegetables
 Moderate in protein
 Low in fat
 Plenty of Fluids
 Athletes should eat a nutritious breakfast before a meet, including fruit, bread, water and juice. Little or no meat is best.

Snack Hints – For All Day Meets
 WATER
 Fresh Fruit – bananas, raisins, grapes, oranges, peaches, watermelon
 Crackers and pretzels

Small amounts of protein Post-Competition
 Athletes should do their cool-down runs after race events.
 Sports drinks, energy bars, and fruit for carbohydrate replacement.
 Dinner should include foods high in protein (chicken, beef, fish, milk, cheese, soy products, etc.) to build muscle.

Uniforms will not be available for our first meet. They are currently scheduled to ship on 26 April 2018. If your athlete does not have a uniform, please wear blue shorts and a white shirt. I apologize for the inconvenience.

Please find attached the 2018 Meet Schedule. Please note the schedule is subject to change based on the meet coordinators. We will make every attempt to adhere to the schedule as posted.

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