A pair of good running shoes and warm clothing, including sweats, a hat, gloves, and a windbreaker, are all you really need for winter conditioning. Under armor is useful in the cold weather, but not necessary. Be sure to bring sweats for all winter workouts
Winter conditioning is optional, however, anyone who is not participating in a winter sport [or a fall sport that's still playing -- go Hounds football :) ] should be attending winter conditioning sessions. Why? The first official day of track season is only ten days before our first meet -- that doesn't allow you much time to get in shape! It takes time to build muscle, strength, and endurance --- not to mention a bond with your teammates. The work that you do this winter (cardiovascular training, lifting, drills, and sprints) prepares you to perform your best both in workouts and in meets and helps to prevent injuries. If you are interested in performing to the best of your ability, waiting until March to start conditioning is not a good idea.
The date of physicals for spring sports has not yet been announced. Stay posted for more information as it becomes available. You must have your physical papers turned in to Mr. Brush or to a coach by March 2nd.
No. The system has changed a bit in the past year. You are now only required to have one sports physical per year.
Obviously, you need to come ready for competition, which means that you are wearing your uniform and your sweats (provided by the school), that you have shoes to warm up in and shoes to compete in, and that, if you are competing on a relay, any tights or t-shirts worn underneath your uniform match those worn by your teammates. Always bring a large water bottle to stay hydrated and healthy snacks to fuel your body for competition. Bring extra layers of warm clothing just in case the weather gets bad. You may also need to bring event-specific equipment (ex: tape or markers for the jumps and the pole vault).
The rule of thumb is blue, unless individual relay teams decide as a group to wear something else. Tights and t-shirts worn underneath the uniform are not provided by the team.
You need to approach every meet as an opportunity to perform to the best of your ability. In order to do this, you will need to make sure that you are well rested (a regular routine including about 8 hours of sleep a night is key---one good night's sleep won't make up for a month's worth of sleep deprivation). You also need to make sure that you are well hydrated. You should be drinking lots of water on a regular basis, but especially on the day before and the day of a meet.