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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Who cares - with track they get times.  Your kid doesn't need a trophy to see where they fall vis a vis the others.[/quote]
Actually, CYA track didn't post any times this year. And the ribbons were never given out to most of the participants. The kids get one trophy for completing the mile at the end of the year. It's not really a participation trophy but an accomplishment.

That said, this year's CYA track season was a complete clusterfu*k! For over $100, the kids had practices and ran a total of maybe 1 lap, waited in long lines to throw a shot put or pool noodle (javalin), and ran into a sand box because they were never taught how to actually do the long jump. The kids that performed well in the big meets were never given their correct times or ribbons.

This isn't a serious program...it's just a chance for families to get out on a Sunday and let their kids run around (I mean, listen to the head coach talk). [/quote]

Thank you!  I thought I was the only parent who felt this way.  My son ran in one of their meets and took first place in one of the heats. I wasnt expecting a trophy but at least post their times!  The women who was running it treated it like it was kindergarten or something.  Look, some of these kids want to actually learn proper form, starting position, etc..  you are not going to make it any less fun by teaching them how it's done.  I understand they want to make it fun but in my opinion they didnt take it seriously at all.  If I knew it was going to be like that I would have never registered my child. I mean it's supposed to be a competitive sport, right?
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