Track and Field Important Information:
Tryouts: Parade Grounds from 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM. All sprinters/hurdlers/jumpers will tryout on 3/24/20-3/26/20. All mid-distance/distance/throwers will tryout on 3/25/20-3/27/20. ALL ATHLETES MUST HAVE A COMPLETED PIAA FORM/RE-CERTIFICATION FORM IN ORDER TO TRY OUT!!! A finalized roster will be posted on 3/3/20.
Expectations: Mandatory practices are held Monday-Friday at either the parade grounds or Northeast High School. Athletes are expected to attend all practices. Athletes should show up each and every day with, tied running shoes, appropriate clothing, and a water bottle.
Athletic Fee: All athletes must pay an annual $300 fee to participate on athletic teams at Franklin Towne. Checks can be made out the Franklin Towne Athletics Booster Club. This fee can also be paid via Infinite Campus using the following link: https://franklintownecharterpa.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/franklintowne.jsp. Please note that there is a 5% convenience fee for paying via Infinite Campus.
Team Expectations
- The team practices 5 days a week, (Monday-Friday) from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM. You are expected to be at EVERY PRACTICE.
- If you miss practice due to a doctor's appointment you must give Coach Benton a doctor's note, or the missed practice will be counted as an unexcused absence.
- After three unexcused absences, athletes can be removed from the team.
Attention All Athletes: Voluntary Workouts will begin on Tuesday 2/3/20, for all athletes are interested in competing for the Franklin Towne Track and Field Team for the upcoming Spring 2020 season.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING SPORTS BANQUET: Athletes please stop by Mr. Parcells office and pick up an invitation to the May 26th Sports Banquet. All athletes that finished a season are invited and athletes are free. Invitations must be returned no later than Friday May 20th.
Reminder about Weather/Temperature: All athletes are reminded that spring is just beginning and the temperature will continue to jump up and down for at least another couple of weeks. It is important that you dress appropriately and wear warm clothes to practice, especially on cool days. Any athlete who fails to do this will be sent home by Coach Benton