Practices (2:30p-4:30p) Mondays and Thursdays

• September Practices
  • Monday, 9/11/23
  • Thursday, 9/14/23
  • Monday, 9/18/23
  • Thursday, 9/21/23
  • Tuesday, 9/26
  • Thursday, 9/28
• October Practices
  • Will follow Monday/Thursday format

Meets (8:00a-12:00p) on Saturdays

*All away meets

• September 30
• October 14
• October 21
• October 28

Athletic Attire must adhere to the FCPS Dress Code Policy

Practices - 

• Appropriate T-shirts / Sweatshirts
• Appropriate Shorts / Sweatpants
• Athletic Footwear/Running Shoes

NOTE: No student athlete will be allowed to be shirtless or wear mid-drift tops or sport undergarments ONLY (i.e. sports bra or tank tops) during practice

Meets - 

• Uniform top provided
• Black, Blue or Grey bottoms
• Athletic Footwear/Running Shoes 

Becoming a student-athlete provides an excellent chance to develop essential skills and habits that can help young individuals become more prepared and responsible as they progress in life. We encourage students to do the following:

• Hydrate
• Stretch
• Cardio workout on your own 1-2 days a week. 
• Time management
• Access Village support (parents, family members, counselors, trusted adult, coaches, etc)
• Appropriate nutrition
• Sleep

• There are five schedule competitions 
• Athletes will be competing in 3,000m (3K) races. This is just under two miles. 
• Sandburg Athletics Leadership will provide meet transportation details.  
• Athletics Staff will be responsible for communicating all competition details to the team. 
• SAAP is contracting a timing company to assist with meet management
• Certified Athletic Trainers will be onsite for meets
• Meet Format
  • Race 1 - 8AM arrival, 8:30 start
  • Race 2 - 10AM arrival, 10:30 start 
  • Anticipate 2 heats (Boys/Girls) each race
  • Anticipate departure time to return to Sandburg to be 2 hours after arrival
• Parents/Guardians of Sandburg Panther Student Athletes who wish to have their student released directly from the event into parent/guardian care must complete the CSMS Athletics Sport Event Student Early Release Form 23-24 at least 24 hours before the Meet event. Submit one form per event per student. Following this procedure will help with team management and the safety of all student athletes.

  Please note:

  • While emails are welcome, this form is the required method of communication to pick up your child from the meet in lieu of county provided bus transportation back to Sandburg. 
  • Students may only be released to their respective “on file” guardian / parents.
  • No “buddy/neighbor” releases permitted.
  • Parent must complete this form and physically sign out their student athlete on the Sandburg Team Clipboard. 
  • Please be prepared to show a government issued ID when signing out.

1. Always have water at practices
2. Show up to train, not overtrain
3. Wear appropriate clothes and running shoes
4. Form bonds with teammates and help others succeed
5. Attend practices weekly 
   **Four practices before first meet 

 

How will my student let the coaches know they will be at practice? 

Students must sign in at lunch each day of practice to confirm attendance.

Where do students go for practice?

When the dismissal bell rings, on practice days, students should report to the cafeteria by 2:25p to meet Coach Moore.

Where will my student go to get the late bus?

Students who are riding the late buses home will report to cafeteria at 4:30p

What door should I pick up my student from practice?

Students who are walkers or have parent transportation will exit the building out of Door #1 at 4:30p

Who else will might coach my student?

West Potomac High School Cross Country and Track Coaches will be at few practices for training sessions

Are there any discounts on Athletic Footwear?

The Pacer Running Store in Old Town Alexandria and the Potomac River Running store will provide a discount of 10% for the West Potomac Pyramid under Middle School Athletics. Let your sales associate know you are apart of the group. 

Can I take my student athlete home after the event?

Parents/Guardians of Sandburg Panther Student Athletes who wish to have their student released directly from the event into parent/guardian care must complete the CSMS Athletics Sport Event Student Early Release Form 23-24 at least 24 hours before the Meet event. Submit one form per event per student. Following this procedure will help with team management and the safety of all student athletes.

Please note:

• While emails are welcome, this form is the required method of communication to pick up your child from the meet in lieu of county provided bus transportation back to Sandburg. 
• Students may only be released to their respective “on file” guardian / parents.
• No “buddy/neighbor” releases permitted.
• Parent must complete this form and physically sign out their student athlete on the Sandburg Team Clipboard. 
• Please be prepared to show a government issued ID when signing out.
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For additonal questions: 

You are welcome to email your questions to Ty Augustin @email or Matthew Moore @email