SAN  LUIS  DISTANCE  CLUB

The ‘ROO RATS (short for Kangaroo Rat) are pleased to offer our youth ages 8-18 years the opportunity to experience the team sport of Track & Field. Offered through the San Luis Distance Club and its volunteer coaches, this will be our eleventh season and will begin in January through June or July. We will be attending some local youth track meets and three to four out of area larger meets. Racing distances will vary from 800m (half-mile) to 5000m (3.1 miles) depending upon the age group. The team will consist of athletes motivated to achieve optimal physical fitness and advance in their age group to the fullest extent of their ability.

Check the USATF link to find your childs age group: http://www.usatf.org/groups/Youth/ageDivisions.asp

Team practice will be held at least twice a week on Tuesdays at 4:00 pm and on either a Thursday at 4:00pm or Saturday at about 10:00 am.. Practice will alternate between the Cuesta Fairbanks Cross Country course, Cuesta Track, and Cal-Poly Track. In addition, there will be two to four assigned practices for the week that the athlete will need to complete depending upon age. The first 5-6 weeks will consist of agility, quickness and strength training. Any additional training must be cleared with the coach to help avoid over training. Each practice will develop skills from the previous practice; therefore, athletes are encouraged to attend every practice. A typical practice will consist of proper strengthening exercises; warm-up; core workout; cool-down and stretching routine. Efficient running form will be stressed. Hydration and nutrition will be taught throughout the season. There will be a first aid bag and cell phone available at all practices and meets.

Parental participation in the form of transportation to and from practice and Track meets will be necessary.

Children wishing to be a member of the team will need:

      1.      San Luis Distance Club Membership (included)
      2.      Running shoes (no older than 6 months and definitely no high tops or cross-trainers)
            a.       An additional pair of distance racing spikes for competitions is encouraged.
      3.      A pair of sweats, or warm jacket.
      4.      Running shorts or tights and shirt (Jeans or long pants are not acceptable)
      5.      Water bottle filled with water
      6.      Large towel or beach towel for grass areas
      7.      Team uniform  (included)
      8.      Membership to USA Track & Field (before June 1^st )
 

There will be a team fee of $150.00 which includes a Team singlet and shorts and membership to the San Luis Distance Club for the season and in which a monthly newsletter with the children’s results for each meet will be published. Team snacks at competitions and an end of season Team Recognition Social is also included. As a member, free team uniforms are also provided as your child grows.

About coaching: The San Luis Distance Club coaches are volunteers. They have extensive experience in their sport, physical conditioning and sports injuries and have worked with children in team sports and/or Special Olympics. Coach Barodte is the founder of the ‘ROO RATS, ran in high school and college and throughout, has many years in the medical field, has lived in Los Osos over 25 years, is certified in Massage Therapy and is a certified U.S.A. Track & Field Level I Coach.

Discounts on running shoes and gear available to Team and Club members at:           

      Venue Sports (Racing Spikes)                     4035 South Higuera        San Luis Obispo           781-3790

      The Running Warehouse (Training Shoes)    735 Buckley Rd              San Luis Obispo           781-6646

      GH Sports Outlet (Apparel)                         3765 South Higuera        San Luis Obispo           541-6019               
 

Please make checks payable to:            S.L.D.C. – ‘ROO RATS

Thank you for your interest. We look forward to working with your child and watching him/her grow and gain self-esteem and confidence in their athletic abilities. For further questions, contact: 

Jim Barodte, Youth Coach                                                HOME                                                           BACK