Track & Field F.A.Q.
Questions
- Who may participate in the Metroplex Select Youth Track & Field Program?
- How is a player assigned to a team?
- Are there tryouts to make a team?
- How many players are allowed on a team?
- Does everyone play?
- When does practice begin?
- If all the paperwork is not turned by June 1 can a player still participate?
- Where is our game field?
- How often is practice and where is it held?
- Is practice mandatory?
- What equipment is needed?
- How do the players get to away games?
- Who covers the cost related to playoff and championship games?
- How can I help?
Answers
| 1. | Who may participate in the Metroplex Select Youth Track & Field Program?Any child ages 4 to 12 are eligible to participate. Players are required to find a team that is a member of the league. |
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| 3. | Are there tryouts to make a team?No, there are no tryouts but coaches have full discretion on who makes any team. There is also a limit to the number of players allowed on a roster. Positions are assigned at the discretion of the coaches. Players are assigned positions that best suits their ability and the needs of the team. |
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| 4. | How many players are allowed on a team?The maximum number of players allowed on a team is 25; the minimum is 16. |
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| 5. | Does everyone play?Yes, everyone plays. Play time is at the sole discretion of coaches. |
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| 6. | When does practice begin?Practice will begin on June 1, 2010. A player may start practice as long as all necessary paperwork has been completed and returned including an updated physical examination signed by a physician. |
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| 7. | If all the paperwork is not turned by June 1 can a player still participate?A player will not be allowed to receive equipment or participate in practice until all necessary paperwork has been completed and received by the team. Such players may observe practice until the required paperwork is turned in. |
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| 8. | Where is our game field?Please check with your coaches and team staff. |
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| 9. | How often is practice and where is it held?Practice are generally held two to three evenings per week and begin between 6:00pm-8:00pm |
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| 10. | Is practice mandatory?Yes, practice is mandatory. If at all possible, vacations should be scheduled prior to the beginning of season. Taking a week off from practice not only puts your player at a disadvantage but hurts the entire team. Attendance is crucial for conditioning and learning. |
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| 11. | What equipment is needed?Most (“Not All”) teams that participates in the Metroplex Select Track & Field League provides use of the equipment needed to participate. Track & Field cleats and an athletic support cup must be purchased by each participant. |
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| 12. | How do the players get to away games?Metroplex Select teams do not offer transportation to away games. Parents must provide or arrange for their child’s transportation. |
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| 13. | Who covers the cost related to playoff and championship games?Should any team advance to playoff and/or Bowl and championship games, most travel and lodging expenses are the responsibility of each family. |
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| 14. | How can I help?A little help from everyone will make this season a successful, fun and exciting one. If you have any suggestions please contact your local team coaches and staff. |
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