Practices (2:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.) Mondays and Wednesdays 

• September Practices
  • Wed, 9/11
  • Mon, 9/16
  • Wed, 9/18
  • Mon, 9/23
  • Wed, 9/25
  • Mon, 9/30
• October Practices
  • Wed, 10/2
  • Mon, 10/7
  • Wed, 10/9
  • Wed, 10/16
  • Thur, 10/17
  • Mon, 10/21 (Final Regular Season Practice)

Meets:

• Saturday, Sept 21st First race @10:30a.m. 
  • Twain Middle School (4700 Franconia Rd, Alexandria, VA 22310)
• Saturday, Sept 28th First race @ 8:30 a.m.
  • Key Middle School (6402 Franconia Rd, Springfield, VA 22150) 
• Saturday, Oct 5th First race @ 8:30 a.m.
  • Hayfield Secondary (7630 Telegraph Rd, Alexandria VA 22315)
• Saturday, Oct 19th First race @10:30 a.m.
  • Poe Middle School (7000 Cindy Ln, Annandale, VA 22003)
• Saturday, Oct 26th - Championship Meet
  • Time & Location - To Be Determined

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, Grey, Maroon 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 4 scheduled competitions 
• Athletes will be competing in 3,000m (3K) races. This is just under two miles. 
• Whitman 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 - 8 a.m. arrival, 8:30 a.m. start
  • Race 2 - 10 a.m. arrival, 10:30 a.m. start
  • Anticipate 2 heats (Boys/Girls) each race
  • Anticipate departure time to return to Whitman to be approximately 2 hours after arrival
• Parents/Guardians of Whitman Student Athletes who wish to have their student released directly from the event into parent/guardian care must email coaches at least 24 hours before the meet event. Please note:
  • Students may only be released to their respective “on file” guardian / parents.
  • No “buddy/neighbor” releases permitted.
  • Please be prepared to show a government issued ID when signing out.

• Always have water at practices
• Show up to train, not overtrain
• Wear appropriate clothes and running shoes
• Form bonds with teammates and help others succeed
• Attend practices weekly 
  • Four practices are required before student can participate in their first meet 

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

Students must sign for the after-school program 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 7th grade Health Room by 2:30 p.m. to meet Coach.

Where will my student go to get the late bus?

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

What door should I pick up my student from practice?

Students who have parent transportation will exit the building out of Door #1 at 4:30 p.m.

Can I take my student athlete home after the event?

• Parents/Guardians of Whitman Wildcat Student Athletes who wish to have their student released directly from the event into parent/guardian care must email coaches at least 24 hours before the Meet event. 
  Please note:
  • Students may only be released to their respective “on file” guardian / parents.
  • No “buddy/neighbor” releases permitted.
  • Please be prepared to show a government issued ID when signing out.

For additional questions: 

You are welcome to email your questions to Maria Gonzales at [email protected]