First, read the COVID news. Below that is the schedule of important track dates.
In 2021, all athletes and coaches must "test to play." This means that athletes MUST pass a COVID test every other week starting THIS FRIDAY, January 8th. A permission form MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE TESTING. You will not be allowed entry without submitting the form.
To practice, you MUST follow the steps below
- Go to https://schools.graniteschools.org/olympushigh/covid-testing/
- Scroll to the bottom and click "Provide Consent for Your Student"
- Answer all questions honestly and submit. You only need to complete this form for your first test.
- Go to the Olympus High School Commons every other Friday at 10:15 AM for a "lower nostril" swab (beginning Friday, January 8th). If the time changes, coaches will let you know that week.
- You will receive your results in about an hour via the email you entered on your consent form. A negative result = 2 weeks of practice; a positive result = no practice; no test result = no practice.
THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS and there are NO MAKEUPS for missing the track team's scheduled time for testing. If someone shows up to practice and isn’t on the list of test results, they cannot be there. THIS WINTER, our testing takes place every other Friday at 10:15 AM in the Olympus High School Commons. If the time changes, coaches will let you know that week.
OTHER EXPECTATIONS: Biweekly COVID testing IS NOT SOCIAL TIME. We take pride in our team being respectful, showing good sportsmanship, and helping each other in positive ways. Be respectful: wear a mask, be on time, wait patiently, AND say thank you. Be a good sport: smile, be friendly, AND do not complain or question this new requirement. Help each other in positive ways: provide support to teammates who may be confused AND do not ask people to share their test results- disclosing private health matters is a personal choice that should never be pressured.
Winter/Preseason Workouts
Coaches will meet with athletes ONLY on Tuesdays and Thursdays
Friday 1/8 First biweekly COVID testing at 10:15 AM, paperwork must be completed beforehand
Tuesday 1/12 at 2:30 PM - informational meeting and RMA registration
Tuesday 1/19 START Tuesday/Thursday winter workouts and GET IN SHAPE!
- 6:10 AM weight room sprinters/throwers (distance if interested)
- 2:30 PM indoor track distance/mid distance/hurdles/jumps
Tuesday 1/19 and Wednesday 1/20 get locker from Barnes (if you want one, not required)
Monday 2/22 at 2:30 PM official practice begins (Monday-Friday, sometimes Saturday)
Wednesday 3/17 Competition (track meet) at Brighton HS = "time trial"/results establish training groups and specialty