Track Parents- Meet #2 had 154 athletes turn in 432 individual performances in 7 different events, and we managed to finish at 11:07. Thank you to everyone who took their turn in everything from timing to measuring to data entry. HOLD onto your bib--you will need it all season. The results are posted on the website, http://www.longmeadowtrack.org. Go to the section "Results" and the subsection "2018 Track Results." Note there are two sections to the document--running even

Track parents- The deadline for signing up for Saturday's meet is today (Wednesday) at 5 pm. Go to the website, http://www.longmeadowtrack.org, and submit the form. It takes about 30 seconds. Reminder that tomorrow's (Thursday) practice is at the Wolf Swamp fields due to a conflicting high school event at the track. Also, if you are looking for running opportunities for your child this summer, check out a new offering from Parks and Rec. It's a cross country and track clin

Track parents- Welcome back after April break. 1. We will begin our Monday extra sessions for Groups 3 and 4 distance runners tomorrow, April 23 at 5pm at the Wolf Swamp fields. 2. Tuesday's practice will be at the LHS track 5-6 pm. Thursday's practice will be at the Wolf Swamp fields 5-6 pm. Remember you can always check the website for our calendar, http://www.longmeadowtrack.org. 3. SIGN-UP is open for the April 28 meet at LHS. DEADLINE is Wednesday, April 25 at 5 pm.

Track parents- Our next regular practice will be April 24, after the school break, but I will be holding practices next Tuesday (4/17) and Thursday (4/19) 5-6pm for Groups 3 and 4 distance runners only. Because of a high school track meet, Tuesday's practice will be at the Wolf Swamp fields. Thursday's will be back at the Longmeadow track. For everyone else, I would encourage your kids to run on their own, up to 3-4 times over the course of the week. The great thing about

Track Parents- We had a great start to the season with our first meet on Saturday. 144 athletes competed, the most ever in the history of the program. We were able to finish the last event at 11:02, which was a testament to the efficiency and dedication of our parent volunteers and coaches. Thank you to everyone who took their turn in everything from timing to measuring to data entry. It takes a village to put on a track meet. BTW, HOLD onto your bib--you will need it al

Track Parents & Coaches- 1. Tomorrow. Because the boys high school team had their meet moved to Thursday, we are bumped from the track, and we will be practicing at the Wolf Swamp fields tomorrow at 5 pm. Keep in mind the bathrooms are closed because of the recent cold weather. Speaking of which, it will be cold and blustery tomorrow--dress accordingly. I am a big fan of a knit hat and gloves when running in cold weather. 2. Meet Sign-ups. DEADLINE is today at 5 pm. G

Practice is cancelled due to the rain. Please go to the Community House (735 Longmeadow Street) to pick up uniforms. Groups 1 & 2 (birth years 2008-11) arrive at 5:00, Groups 3 & 4 (birth years 2003-2007) arrive at 5:30. At 6:00, there is a training open to coaches and parents at Greenwood, part of an "Autism Learning Series," with this session focused on inclusive recreation. Flyer is attached. Weather is looking better for Thursday practice and Saturday's meet. DEADLINE

Track parents- Some important information: 1. Practice starts this week Tuesday (4/3) and Thursday (4/5) at LHS. 2. Please sign-up for Saturday's meet (April 7) on the website, http://www.longmeadowtrack.org. It takes about 30 seconds to type in your child's name and click on the events your child wants to do. DEADLINE is Wednesday, April 4 at 5 pm. We need that lead time in order to set up the heat sheets and to organize the meet--and to avoid our beleaguered volunteer