Announcement
DID YOU KNOW?
GO with the SMOKE...
There are three types of timing systems that can be used to measure the performance of athletes at track meets:
♦ Fully Automatic Timing: Begins automatically with an electronic signal from the starting unit and ends automatically with an electronic signal from the finish pad (Line).
♦ Semi-Automatic Timing: Begins automatically with an electronic signal from the starting unit and ends manually when the timer pushes his/her button at the finish of the race.
♦ Manual Timing: Begins manually and ends manually, as with stop watches.
When recording sprinting/hurdling/running times: FAT is the gold standard: But since parents and coaches will not see FAT until the National Qualifier in late June 2014; it is best to focus on the starter.
- If you start your stop watch or timer from the smoke of the starter's pistol (gun); your recorded times will be closer to FAT then waiting to hear the sound of the starter's pistol (gun).
- By the time you hear the starter's pistol (gun) to press start in your stop watch; you would have lost 0.3 - 0.7 seconds of elapsed time.
- Go with the smoke. Often times, many coaches and parents question the different times of their athletes from practice meets to qualifiers, because they are accustom to hand timing. Start your times from the smoke of the starter's pistol (gun).
FOR YOUR INFORMATION
SPRING BREAK IS HERE: 5 Hills will take a break also and resume practice on Sunday March 16th from 4:15- 5:30 at Hood Stadium.
FORGE NEW FRIENDSHIPS: On or off the track we are friends and family. Come out Tuesday, March 11th from 6-9 pm to Skate Palace in Killeen to forge new frienships and have fun with your track family. For more information contact our team Culture Keeper Omekia Tomlin
SWEET TASTE OF SUCCESS: Bake Sale , March 15th at Killeen Wal-Mart. Volunteer slots are still available, contact Banquet Chair Jackie Johnson to sign up.
FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION: We are looking for parents to get Food Handler Certified for future bake sales. Please go to the following link to certify http://www.crdamc.amedd.army.mil/prev-med/inter.aspx . Upon completion of your certificate please forward a copy to the team email fivehill_trackclub@yahoo.com. For questions contact Banquet Chair Jackie Johnson.
ANNUAL RAFFLE FUNDRAISER: 32inch TV
Every year 5 Hills ends the year with a bang at their Annual Banquet. This fundraiser will go towards ensuring all involved celebrate the success and hard work put forth by athletes, coaches, board members and parents to make this track season a success. Contact Banquet Chair Jackie Johnson for tickets and information.
GOOD TO KNOW DATES:
First Track Meet – May 17, 2014
Read-A-Thon Deadline-March 10, 2014
