Please note- this Saturday’s meet at Buena will start at 3:00PM not 2:00 as stated in the last email.  Arrival time 2:30

Picture Day is Wednesday April 18th (tomorrow) – please have your athlete wear/bring their uniform.

CIMI athletes unable to come tomorrow, please bring/wear your uniform on Monday and the amazing Erin Sap will do his best to take your picture and photoshop you into the team photo.

Thank you!

Gooooo Midgets!

Hi Parents and athletes,

Saturday was another great meet for these awesome Midget athletes.  Thank you to all who were able to stay to the end and watch the Midgets take over the track with 9 4×400 teams!

This Wednesday, April 18th is picture day.  Please have your athlete arrive at practice on time and with their Tigres uniform.  If they choose to wear a shirt under their uniform, please make sure it is black.

This Saturday is our last “dual” meet before we enter the Finals/Championships part of the season
Saturday’s meet will be a home meet against the Camarillo Cosmos and meet start time is 3PM.  Arrival time 2:30 PM.
Saturday’s meet is the last meet for your athlete to try a new event.

Next Wednesday, April 25th, will be our “Fun” practice day.  But, wait, all our practices are fun!  This will be “extra” fun, so please plan your schedule so that your athlete can attend.  More on this later, as I will be asking for parental support (hint, hint-  H2O balloons)

After Saturday’s meet against Camarillo, we will be entering the Championship part of the season. There will be three remaining meets in which athletes could possibly compete. Each of these meets has different qualification criteria and rules which we have outlined below. The Conference Finals (April 28th) will be the last meet for many of our athletes (all athletes can participate in this meet). For athletes who do not qualify to participate in the Conference Championship meet (May 5th), they will no longer attend practices after the Conference Finals (April 28th) meet and we look forward to celebrating with them at the Tigres end of season picnic (details to come). So, below is a description of the final three meets of the Tigres season, including who is eligible to compete.

Conference Finals (formally known as JV)

Who: No qualification required to participate
Where: Oxnard High School
When: April 28th @ 8:30 am
What events:

To participate in an event at the Conference Finals meet, an athlete must fulfill both of the following requirements:
Have participated in that event in at least one of our team’s regular dual meets or the So cal Invitational
Exception, an athlete may compete in a relay at the Finals meet even if they have not competed in a relay during our regular season.
Must NOT HAVE qualified for the Conference Championships meet for that particular event.
Event limits: An athlete can compete in 4 events (maximum of 3 running ) at the Finals meet, the 4×400 is a free event and does not count towards the 4 event limit (same as dual meet rules).

Conference Championships Meet (formally known as VARSITY)

Who: An athlete must qualify for the Conference Championships Meet (qualifying rules below)
Where: Moorpark High School
When: May 6th @ 8:30 am

What events:
To qualify for an individual event, the athlete must be ranked in the top 9 for laned and field events and the top 12 for non -laned events (800, 1600, 3200) in the VCYTC(see below on instructions to view athletes’ standings) by the end of the regular dual meet schedule.
If there is a tie for 9th/12th place in running events, that athlete with the next best time in that event will quality over the other athlete. If their is not a next best time for both athletes, then both athletes will qualify. All 9th place ties in the field events qualify for the Championships meet.
An athlete may choose to participate in as many events as they are qualified for in the Championships meet
An athlete can not qualify for the Championships from the Conference Finals meet.
An athlete can not compete in an event in the Championships meet if they competed in that event in the Conference Finals meet.
A relay team member need not have run a relay or competed with the other members of their relay team prior to the Championships meet.
Event limits: An athlete may compete in any event where they have a qualifying mark without limit.

To view athletes ranking in the VCYTC:
1)Go to: athletic.net
2)Search for Ventura Tigres.
3)From our teams home page, click on the tab “Custom Lists” and scroll down and select VCYTC
4)Click on the arrow next to Top 10 and choose how many places out you want to see
5)Click on “filter by grade” and click on the correct age grouping – Gremlins are 7-8, Bantams are 9-10, Midgets are 10-11, Youth are 12-13 and Intermediate are 14-15
6)click “apply filter”

Co-Conference Championships Meet (sometimes known as SUPER VARSITY)

Who: An athlete must qualify for the Co-Conference Championships Meet (qualifying rules below)
Where: Buena High School
When: May 13th @ 8:30 am

What events:
Athletes who place in the top 4 at the Conference Championship Meet in any laned event or field event or place in the top 8 in distance events (800, 1600 and 3200).
Athletes who take 5th place in the Conference Championship meet, where their mark is better than the 5th place mark in the SCYTFC Varsity meet.
Relay teams who place in the top 4 when combining times in both the Conference Championship meet and Conference Finals meet.
Relay teams who take 5th place when combining both the Conference Championship meet and Conference Finals meet, when their time is faster than the 5th place time in the SCYTFC Varsity Finals meet.
A relay team member need not have run a relay or competed with the other members of their relay team prior to the Co-Conference Championship meet.
Event Limits: An athlete in the Gremlin through Youth can participate in 3 individual events plus 1 relay, or 2 individual events plus 2 relay events. Intermediate may participate in a maximum of any four events. The 4 x 400 is NOT a free event for the Co-Conference Championship.

Clear as mud, right:)

Please email with questions to midgets@venturatigres.org

Hi parents and athletes,

Please note Thursday’s specialty practice is cancelled tomorrow due to a high school track meet at Buena.

This Saturday we will host the Ojai Roadrunners at Buena
Meet time 8:30 a.m.
Arrive by 8:00 a.m. to get stickers and warm up for relays
3200 runners arrive closer to 7:45 to allow for ample warm up time

Parents,
I have challenged all our athletes to come out and run the 4×400 at this meet in the hopes of bringing at least 7 full teams to the starting line.  I extend this challenge to you and ask you to stay to the end of the meet and encourage your athletes to run.

I am missing meet sign ups for the following athletes:

Avery
Kelsey
Laura
Lena
Mekaela
Mia
Sierah
Anthony
Ethan S
Hollis
Kadyn
Keanu
Owen
Ramsey
sami
Vincent

Please email midgets@venturatigres.org or text 805-320-6544

Thank you!

Gooooo Midgets!

We had a great first day of competition at the So Cal Youth Invitational.

Many PR’s were set and even a Midget record broken!  We have athletes advancing to the finals in the hurdles and 100m and the following 4×100 teams will be advancing to the finals tomorrow:

Jaiden, Josilyn, Brody, Lovi
Henry F, Justin, Joaquin, Ethan S

Meet start time is 8:30 The schedule for tomorrow is as follows:

1600m
80/100M hurdles finals
4x100m Finals
400m
100m Finals
4x400m

There are 15-17 heats of the 1600 scheduled.  Each heat should run around 8- 10 minutes from start to finish.  That should give you an approximate idea of when the next event will begin.  Things could change and they may end up combining some heats, so please do not cut it too close on time.  Leave time for parking and warm up.  Remember water and sunscreen.  It was hot and sunny out there today.

Looking forward to another fun day of competition!

Gooooo Midgets!

The order of events tomorrow is as follows:

3200m
100/80M hurdles
100m
800m
4×100
200

Note the 4×100 relay is NOT after the hurdles but rather later in the day.

Sorry for the confusion.

We are looking forward to seeing many of you tomorrow and/or Sunday at this weekend’s Invitational.

A few things for you to know:

Meet Location:
College of the Canyons
26455 Rockwell Canyon Rd,
Santa Clarita, CA 91355

Meet start time is 8:30 with the first event the Midgets 3200m.

3200m runners plan to be at the meet no later than 8:00 to allow for ample warm up.
There will be 5-6 heats of the 3200 followed by the hurdles and then the 4×100.
Figure each heat of the 3200 will take at least 15 minutes from start to finish and plan your arrival accordingly, leaving time for parking and finding our Tigres tent.

Coaches are not allowed on the infield at this event.
Our Midget base will be under the Tigres bleachers; however, I will probably be found on the sidelines cheering my heart out:)

There are no stickers needed for this meet. All races are pre-seeded and athletes need only to give their name at staging.

This should be a fun and exciting meet!

Gooooo Midgets!

Hi athletes and parents,

We need sign ups for the following athletes no later than end of practice tomorrow

Ben
Graydon
Griffin
Henry C
Henry H
Jacob
Jess
Keanu
Moritz
Oiver
Nick
Ramsey
Sami
Amelia
Avery
Bailey
Charlie
Dana
Ellie
Este
Josilyn
Juliette
Kami
Kylee
laura
Lena
Liliana
Lovi
Olivia
Paige
Peyton
Rachel
Taylor

Remember event limit for this meet is 3  Either 2 individual and 1 relay or 2 relay and 1 individual.

If you told me you will be missing the event and your athlete’s name is on the list, please tell me again:)

Please email events to midgets@venturatigres.org or text to 805-320-6544  or sign up at practice tomorrow.

Thank you.

Goo Midgets!!!

WOW!  What an awesome meet!  Your athletes rock and we continue to be impressed by their athletic ability, sportsmanship, and attitudes.  Many PRs were set yesterday and athletes continue to branch out and try new events in their quest for the “Golden Baton”.  I hope many of you were able to stay and enjoy the exciting 4×400 race.  What a way to finish a great day!

This week is Spring Break for most of the athletes.  YES we will have practice as usual this week.

This upcoming weekend is our two day So Cal Youth Invitational where we get the opportunity to compete with all the athletes in our league as well as the SCYTFC teams.  Please read the information below

                                         April 7th and 8th is the Southern California Youth Invitational  held this year at College of the Canyons
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This meet is a “can’t miss” experience for all athletes.  It is NOT an “elite only” meet, all athletes can attend and it is a great chance for all of our athletes to set PR’s.  There are over 2,000 athletes of all levels that participate and most athletes are placed in heats with competitors very close to their own ability, which means great competition.  Great competition usually equates to great performances!  It gives our athletes a chance to see what a major high school invitational is like.

It is a two day meet and athletes can choose up to 3 events. They can do up to 2 individual events (running and field events both count as individual events), plus one relay or they can do 2 relays and 1 individual event.  They can also do less than 3 events if they choose. The 4X400 is NOT a free event at this meet.

Event sign ups must be completed by the end of practice on Wednesday April 4th.  Socal Youth Invitational meet is unlike our normal dual meets where athletes can be added on the spot or right up until the until the meet.  Athletes must sign up prior to the event.

If you are unable to get to practice this week you can email the information to midgets@venturatigres.org or text to 805-320-6544 sign up your athlete.

The events and their order are listed below:

Event Limits: Bantam, Midget & Youth may participate in up to 2 individual events plus 1 relay, or 1 individual event plus 2 relays. Intermediates / Young Women & Men: up to 3 individual events. STRICTLY ENFORCED (sanction for over–eventing, is DQ for all events participated in).

RUNNING EVENT SCHEDULE
SATURDAY, April 7th (First event starts 8:30 am)
3200m Finals (MG, MB, YG, YM, IG, IB, YW, YM)
100 / 80m Hurdles Semi-Finals (YM, IB, YB, YW, IG, YG, MG, MB)*
100m Semi-Finals (BG, BB, MG, MB, YG, YB, IG, IB, YW, YM) * Semi-finals front & backside
800m Finals (BG, BB, MG, MB, YG, YB, IG, IB, YW, YM)
4x100m Semi-Finals (BG, BB, MG, MB, YG, YB, IG, IB, YW, YM)*
200m Finals (BG, BB, MG, MB, YG, YB, IG, IB, YW, YM)
***Any Saturday Semi-Final event which has 8 or fewer participants will be run as Finals on Saturday***
SUNDAY, April 8th (First event starts 8:30 am)
1600m Finals (BG, BB, MG, MB, YG, YB, IG, IB, YW, YM)
80/100m Hurdles Finals (YM, IB, YB, YW, IG, YG, MG, MB)
4x100m Finals (BG, BB, MG, MB, YG, YB, IG, IB, YW, YM)
400m Finals (BG, BB, MG, MB, YG, YB, IG, IB, YW, YM)
100m Finals (BG, BB, MG, MB, YG, YB, IG, IB, YW, YM)
4x400m Relay Finals (BG, BB, MG, MB, YG, YB, IG, IB, YW, YM)

FIELD EVENT SCHEDULE – Saturday BB, BG, MG, MB & Sunday YB, YG, IG, IB, YW, YM
Timed Open Pit Format (Athletes are to start & finish between hours indicated) No bar lowering in high jump
Saturday  
Long Jump
8:30 am – 11:00 am      BB- Pit1  MG Pit 2
11:15 am- 1:45 pm        MB- Pit 1   BG- Pit 2
High Jump
8:30 am – 11:00 am      MB, MG
11:15 am- 1:45 pm        BB, BG
Shot Put
8:30 am – 11:00 am      BG, BB
11:15 am- 1:45 pm       MG, MB
Sunday
Long Jump
8:30 am – 11:00 am      YB- Pit1  YG Pit 2
11:15 am- 1:45 pm        IB/YM- Pit 1   IG/YW- Pit 2
High Jump
8:30 am – 11:00 am      IB, YW, IG, YW
11:15 am- 1:45 pm        YB, YG
Shot Put
8:30 am – 11:00 am      IB, YW, IG, YW
11:15 am- 1:45 pm        YB, YG

Please look over the order of events and the days carefully to be sure you understand if you will be there 1 or both days.  Some events have prelims and finals, so please keep that in mind. The first day typically lasts until 4:00 and the second day typically finishes around 2:00.

Please email any questions to midgets@venturatigres.org

I hope you all enjoy your Sunday!

Goooooo Midgets!

Our fourth meet of the season is this Saturday, March 31st.  Here is the need to know:

Thousand Oaks hosts Ventura Tigres

Where:  Westlake High
100 Lakeview Canyon Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362

When:  1:00 start time.  Arrive at 12:30 (3200 runners arrive at 12:15)

What you might want to bring:  Sunscreen, water, snacks, extra clothes- labeled:)

I am missing event sign ups for the following athletes
Avery
Darla”
Juliette
Kami
Lena
Mekaela
MIa
Sierah
Taylor
Ben
Diego
Henry H
Ramsey
Sami
Ty

Relay runners need to sign up by Thursday night.

Yes, we will hold practice next week during spring break.  More info to follow on Sunday.

Please edit the google doc on the last email if you have not already done so.  The info is for gifts for the athletes.  Nothing you need to purchase.

Thank you all.  Your athletes rock!

Warmly
Coach Carol

Hi Midget Parents,
Shhhh- let’s keep this quiet, don’t share with your athletes.

Please click on the links below and put in x in the t shirt size box that best fits your athlete.

The first link is the size chart.

The second link is a google doc that you can edit.

Size Chart

Google Doc

Thank you.
Warmly,
Coach Carol