A presentation slide titled 'Who are we?' featuring two bullet points: 'Coach/manager introductions' and 'Who we are (WT&F, NJStriders, USATFNJ, USATF)'. Between the bullets is a table listing coaches by specialty: Sprinting (Steve, Anne), Distance (Kelly, Dee, Jonathan), Throwing (Nestor, Claire), Jumping (Alex, Raluca), and New/Novice (Gideon, Karrie, Tracy). Asterisks appear next to Steve, Kelly, Nestor, and Alex.
A presentation slide titled 'Program Goals' listing four key objectives: Supporting athletes from beginners to national competitors. The number one goal is to make Track & Field and Cross Country enjoyable for the athletes. Encouraging athletes to learn to appreciate their individual effort and their measure of success. Athletes learn fundamentals, develop skills, and can compete in all events or specialize in one or more.
A presentation slide titled "What is Track & Field (T&F)" featuring a table of events and an overhead illustration of a red running track with a green infield. The table includes: Sprinting: 100m, 200m, 400m, 4x100m, 4x200m. Distance: 800m, 1500m, 3000m*, and *11+. Throwing: Shot Put, Discus*, Javelin, and *11+. Jumping: Long Jump, Triple Jump*, and *13+. Hurdles:
A presentation slide titled "Practices / Gear" outlining logistics: Practices: Monitoring until ready; held Monday through Thursday; Rain or shine. Communication: Use TeamSnap to monitor the calendar, connect to personal calendars, and check chat. Gear Required: Shoes. Gear Optional/Not Needed: Layers, racing shoes, and implements like shot, disc, or javelin. Structure: Mentions general program structure.
A presentation slide titled "Track Meets". Age Groupings Table: Lists birth years and ages: 2018-2019 (7-8), 2016-2017 (9-10), 2014-2015 (11-12), 2012-2013 (13-14), 2010-2011 (15-16). Sessions: Session 1 (ages 7-10) from 12:00 to 2:30ish; Session 2 (ages 11+) from 2:45ish to 5:00. Additional Info: Pick up younger kids at the finish line; top 6 receive colored ribbons; results posted on the Striders site.
A presentation slide titled "Coaches / Volunteers" with a bulleted list of focus areas: Coaching, Meet times, Ribbons, Gatorade, and Tents.
A presentation slide titled "The Season..." outlining the schedule. Regular Season: Meets on April 12 (Fair Lawn HS), April 19 (Mahwah HS), April 26, and May 3 (Hackensack HS). Championship Season: May 17 (Junior Olympic Prep at Rutherford Memorial Field), May 31 (Invitational at Winton White Stadium), NJ Junior Olympics, Regionals, and Nationals. National Dates: Youth Nationals in Huntsville, Alabama (end of June) and USATF National Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships (July 20–26).