HOW to LETTER in Track & Field LETTERING WORKSHEET
ALL of the Lettering requirements center on improving the Team and supporting our Team Goals
Athletes who wish to letter must meet EACH of the following requirements (examples below)
FUNDRAISE $75
Raising money for the team allows us to travel and purchase track equipment. Nearly all of our fundraising can be accomplished by physically showing up to an event, working an event, or buying something for themselves/family; therefore, no athlete is expected to just “pay” their way to a letter. If you miss all of the "Easy" fundraising opportunities, you can go out to the community and ask for a $75 donation toward Track & Field (we have tax documents for this, if necessary), OR get $75 worth of goods toward one of our Spring Raffle Baskets, OR you can just donate the money to Track & Field. PAY ATTENTION to opportunities that are announced during the season!
Parent/Adult EVENT Worker for Home Meet (March 18). We offer two 4hr Shifts - 1st half OR 2nd half /
$25.00 per 4hr shift.
Athlete & Parent Attend Spike Night (February 28)
$10.00 + $5 for each adult
Parent/Adult CONCESSIONS worker per shift (set by Booster). Can be earned ALL year but must declare that you're working for TRACK. Must be verified by Booster Club.
$20 per shift
Make a purchase at Spike Night (February 28- March7)
5% of net purchase (copy of receipt with date circled required)
2022 Track Basket Donation (Spring Lawn Care Basket)
Submit proof of purchase
Fan Cloth Spirit Wear Sales
$3.00 per ITEM
2023 Basket Donation (TBD in April)
Submit proof of purchase
ADDED in April: 1/2 Marathon volunteer work = $20 for the athlete's participation (can only be used for the $$ OR the volunteer time--not both)
Cash / Check
Full Value
EXAMPLES:
Julie buys 2 Fan Cloth Items (2x3.00 = $6), attends Spike Night with her mom ($15), her aunt works the Concessions as a TRACK Volunteer for FALL Volleyball ($20), and her dad works the Mercury Invite ($25). She still needs to raise $9 so she buys an item for the following year’s Cajun Boil Basket.
Luis buys an item for the Track Basket worth $30.00, and his mom works the Mercury Invite ($25.00). He still needs to raise $20.00, so his parents donate a bottle of wine for the next year’s Cajun Boil Wine Wall.
Kiran & her mom attended Spike Night ($15), but they don’t want to think about fundraising so they just write a $60 check.
TEAM PLAYER 10 Points
1 pt a week distributed weekly (11 weeks in the season)
being on time and attending ALL practices and meets in which you are eligible to compete
encouraging teammates
helping during meets (timing, carrying bags, assisting with events, leading warm-ups, etc)
cheering during meets for all events, including the 4x4 and/or last field event
inspiring others through positive actions
staying at meets to cheer on your teammates
avoiding the "it's all about ME" attitude
maintaining a mature and responsible attitude
being academically eligible every week (earning As and Bs on your weekly report earns extra points!)
staying positive and spreading positive talk among the team
ATHLETE VOLUNTEER (6 hours)
8th Grade Check It Out Night AND/OR Banquet (2 hours)
Home QUAD-- March 2 Hours / April 2 Hours
QUAD Meet Outside BHS (2 hours)
State Meet Volunteer @Jeffco (sign-up required) (4-8 hours)
UNIFORM / EQUIPMENT INVENTORY (2-6 hours)
ADDED in April: 1/2 Marathon volunteer work = 4 hrs athlete's participation and 2 hrs for every helper (can only be used for the $$ OR the volunteer time--not both)
*Parent Volunteer on Banquet/Basket Committee (2-4 hours)
*Parent/Adult Volunteer QUAD Meet Outside BHS / Vikan Meet / Other Volunteer Opportunities (2-4 hours)
*(Parents cannot earn more than 50% of an athlete's hours, and these hours cannot count toward an athlete's required BHS Graduation Requirements)
VARSITY LETTERING POINTS(depends on the year & number of meets we attend):
Athletes who wish to letter must meet EACH of the following requirements (examples below)
- Fund Raise minimum of $75 toward Track & Field
- Volunteer minimum 6 hours for BHS Track & Field (see below for Volunteer opportunities)
- Earn 10 Varsity Points (POINT REQUIREMENTS ARE FLEXIBLE THIS YEAR DUE TO LIMITED COMPETITION) either through scoring during competition or meeting Event Standards. If you scored at the EMAC Championships, you have met this requirement this year.
- Participate as a team member at all practices and meets (TEAM PLAYER!). THIS is more important than you think. Coaches value your participation at practice, your attendance at meets, and your dedication to TEAM at meets (leaving early does not support your TEAM).
FUNDRAISE $75
Raising money for the team allows us to travel and purchase track equipment. Nearly all of our fundraising can be accomplished by physically showing up to an event, working an event, or buying something for themselves/family; therefore, no athlete is expected to just “pay” their way to a letter. If you miss all of the "Easy" fundraising opportunities, you can go out to the community and ask for a $75 donation toward Track & Field (we have tax documents for this, if necessary), OR get $75 worth of goods toward one of our Spring Raffle Baskets, OR you can just donate the money to Track & Field. PAY ATTENTION to opportunities that are announced during the season!
Parent/Adult EVENT Worker for Home Meet (March 18). We offer two 4hr Shifts - 1st half OR 2nd half /
$25.00 per 4hr shift.
Athlete & Parent Attend Spike Night (February 28)
$10.00 + $5 for each adult
Parent/Adult CONCESSIONS worker per shift (set by Booster). Can be earned ALL year but must declare that you're working for TRACK. Must be verified by Booster Club.
$20 per shift
Make a purchase at Spike Night (February 28- March7)
5% of net purchase (copy of receipt with date circled required)
2022 Track Basket Donation (Spring Lawn Care Basket)
Submit proof of purchase
Fan Cloth Spirit Wear Sales
$3.00 per ITEM
2023 Basket Donation (TBD in April)
Submit proof of purchase
ADDED in April: 1/2 Marathon volunteer work = $20 for the athlete's participation (can only be used for the $$ OR the volunteer time--not both)
Cash / Check
Full Value
EXAMPLES:
Julie buys 2 Fan Cloth Items (2x3.00 = $6), attends Spike Night with her mom ($15), her aunt works the Concessions as a TRACK Volunteer for FALL Volleyball ($20), and her dad works the Mercury Invite ($25). She still needs to raise $9 so she buys an item for the following year’s Cajun Boil Basket.
Luis buys an item for the Track Basket worth $30.00, and his mom works the Mercury Invite ($25.00). He still needs to raise $20.00, so his parents donate a bottle of wine for the next year’s Cajun Boil Wine Wall.
Kiran & her mom attended Spike Night ($15), but they don’t want to think about fundraising so they just write a $60 check.
TEAM PLAYER 10 Points
1 pt a week distributed weekly (11 weeks in the season)
- Team Player Points can be earned by…
being on time and attending ALL practices and meets in which you are eligible to compete
encouraging teammates
helping during meets (timing, carrying bags, assisting with events, leading warm-ups, etc)
cheering during meets for all events, including the 4x4 and/or last field event
inspiring others through positive actions
staying at meets to cheer on your teammates
avoiding the "it's all about ME" attitude
maintaining a mature and responsible attitude
being academically eligible every week (earning As and Bs on your weekly report earns extra points!)
staying positive and spreading positive talk among the team
ATHLETE VOLUNTEER (6 hours)
8th Grade Check It Out Night AND/OR Banquet (2 hours)
Home QUAD-- March 2 Hours / April 2 Hours
QUAD Meet Outside BHS (2 hours)
State Meet Volunteer @Jeffco (sign-up required) (4-8 hours)
UNIFORM / EQUIPMENT INVENTORY (2-6 hours)
ADDED in April: 1/2 Marathon volunteer work = 4 hrs athlete's participation and 2 hrs for every helper (can only be used for the $$ OR the volunteer time--not both)
*Parent Volunteer on Banquet/Basket Committee (2-4 hours)
*Parent/Adult Volunteer QUAD Meet Outside BHS / Vikan Meet / Other Volunteer Opportunities (2-4 hours)
*(Parents cannot earn more than 50% of an athlete's hours, and these hours cannot count toward an athlete's required BHS Graduation Requirements)
VARSITY LETTERING POINTS(depends on the year & number of meets we attend):
- Varsity Points are earned by scoring at an Invitational or Championship Meet
- Typically, the top 8 places per event scores [10-8-6-5-4-3-2-1]
- Relay points are divided by 2. No points are awarded for PRACTICE QUAD meets.
FREQUENTLY ASKED LETTERING QUESTIONS:
Why does Lettering require more than just being the best athlete on the team?
The culture of BHS Track & Field is more than WINS. We are dedicated to something bigger than self and we do what it takes to be a TEAM, which includes fundraising, asking our parents and family to get involved, and volunteering our own time to Team activities to make T&F a better sport for everyone.
If I am "close" in points, $, or hours, should I still try to get stuff in?
YES!-- Your commitment to the team is evident in your past and future actions, so if you are "close", think about how your actions could have been perceived. I honor dedication to the Team! I have also had athletes come up short on meet points but squeak in by meeting 1st or 2nd Standards (you can only earn one standard in each event).
Is it too late to get Volunteer or Fundraising Points?
NO!-- As long as there are opportunities, you have time. Let me know if you are going to try.
Are we paying for a Letter?
NO! Just because we ask you to fundraise does not mean you are "paying" for your Letter. By participating in fundraising, you are showing your Team commitment. Raising $75 for Track can be in the form of: attending Spike Night, eating @ the Cajun Boil, donating something to the Cajun Boil basket, buying FanCloth items for yourself or selling them to family & friends, and/or having a parent work an event at one of our meets or concessions at any event. None of these require that you give money to Track. BUT... if you choose not to do the "easy" fundraising, then the expectation is that you make up the difference. This is for YOU & YOUR team.
Why does Lettering require more than just being the best athlete on the team?
The culture of BHS Track & Field is more than WINS. We are dedicated to something bigger than self and we do what it takes to be a TEAM, which includes fundraising, asking our parents and family to get involved, and volunteering our own time to Team activities to make T&F a better sport for everyone.
If I am "close" in points, $, or hours, should I still try to get stuff in?
YES!-- Your commitment to the team is evident in your past and future actions, so if you are "close", think about how your actions could have been perceived. I honor dedication to the Team! I have also had athletes come up short on meet points but squeak in by meeting 1st or 2nd Standards (you can only earn one standard in each event).
Is it too late to get Volunteer or Fundraising Points?
NO!-- As long as there are opportunities, you have time. Let me know if you are going to try.
Are we paying for a Letter?
NO! Just because we ask you to fundraise does not mean you are "paying" for your Letter. By participating in fundraising, you are showing your Team commitment. Raising $75 for Track can be in the form of: attending Spike Night, eating @ the Cajun Boil, donating something to the Cajun Boil basket, buying FanCloth items for yourself or selling them to family & friends, and/or having a parent work an event at one of our meets or concessions at any event. None of these require that you give money to Track. BUT... if you choose not to do the "easy" fundraising, then the expectation is that you make up the difference. This is for YOU & YOUR team.
