Winter + Fall = CRAZY!!!!!!!!

On the calendar it is still FALL..................... Unless you are talking about the Athletic Calendar. The Fall season isn't over yet. The Football team is competing (and we are readying the football field for another game), but the Winter Sports Teams have started practices. Monday marked the official beginning of the Winter Sports Season in Indiana. On Monday the Girls Basketball teams across the state started practices. Next Monday is the official beginning of the Wrestling Season and the week after that is the beginning of the Boys Basketball season.

The transition to winter sports, for me, begins about the first part of October. So, it's a little crazy trying to wind-down one season while another is gearing-up.  I just wanted to mention a couple of things:

The Sectional Semi-Final Football game between Garrett and Whitko will be played here in Garrett at Memorial Field this Friday Night. The game will start at 7:30pm. YOU CAN NOT USE YOUR BIG TRAIN TICKET to get into this game. EVERYONE MUST PURCHASE A TICKET AT THE GATE. The cost is $6. There are NO PRESALE tickets.

WE HAVE LETTER JACKETS. The High School Athletic Office has letter jackets for sale for a REALLY good price. Last year we bought-out our supplier and can offer letter jackets to you for a great low price. So if you have a NEW LETTER WINNER, contact the high school athletic office to see if we have your size.

Fall teams will schedule their own awards programs and letters, chevrons, captain stars, and numerals will be given out at those awards nights. Contact your coach if you are unsure about the date and time. Also, contact your coach if you have questions about the awards.

We will have winter schedules printed in a couple of weeks. We are still working with our opponents to verify times and games, especially for lower levels (freshman/jv) Once we are convinced we can print an accurate schedule calendar, we will make it available in the offices. BUT, if you want to look ahead at the schedule, you can do so by going to highschoolsports.net . You can look for Garrett Schools and the entire winter season sports schedule will be available. When we enter the practice schedules and transportation times, you will also have that information.

The National Weather Service is talking about a Winter similar to last year. SO, that will mean cancellations. The Athletic Department will post Game cancellations and postponements via this Blog, Highschoolsports.net, and local media. Practice cancellations will be done via the Coaches by phone or text. The safety of our students is the main priority. IF, IN YOUR OPINION,  YOUR SON OR DAUGHTER CAN NOT ARRIVE TO A GAME OR PRACTICE SAFELY, DON"T LET THEM TRY! Their will be absolutely NO consequences. Please do your best to notify the coach so they will know NOT to expect them. A decision about wether to cancel games or practices will be made keeping in mind the safety of the students. As a rule of thumb, If school is cancelled, we will cancel practices. If in the view of the administration, road conditions will improve enough to allow practices, we may still allow teams to practice. A good example of this is Fog Delays. If the Fog would lift, we would allow practices. If road conditions worsen or remain hazardous we will cancel all activities. We will always err on the side of caution.

Well, that's enough information for one post. I am sure we will share more information as the winter sports seasons get into full swing! Good Luck Railroader Football team, defeat the Wildcats!

Life stands still for No One!

I mean no disrespect to our Football Team and the Coaches. But, I don't get much time to mourn the end of a season. I love competition and what it does to help our student-athletes grow. We grow through wins and losses. I feel for the Coaches and players, especially the seniors.  I saw so many tears last night from our players. They love football. Most of them (Seniors) will never participate in a competitive football game every again.  I also saw tears from our juniors and sophomores. They also know their games are dwindling. Time travels so fast!  The only advice I can give is work as hard as you can right now.  Enjoy the moment right now.  Don't let there be any regrets when it comes to working hard and preparation.
This is really no different than life. When we experience a loss, whether it be a job, or the death of a family member, or some other situation, you go through the same process. But, you also don't have a lot of time to mourn the loss. Time stands still for no one!  I'm sure you have heard the saying "Seize the moment!"  That includes all areas of your life.  Take time to enjoy your family and friends.  Get involved at school, in your community, with the love of your life. Get passionate about something and live like there is no tomorrow! Don't waste your time devoted to destruction decisions. Don't devote yourselves to things that will bring you down. Spend time Loving God, then your Family, then your friends!

All Winter Sports will be in season beginning tomorrow. The Girls Basketball team begins their season this week on the road. They will begin the season on Tuesday at Churubusco and then travel to Lakewood Park as the Lady Panthers are added to the schedule. Wrestling practice began this past Monday, and the Boys Basketball team begins practice this Monday. Good Luck to all the Players, Coaches and Fans. If you want to know the schedule. You can see it on www.highschoolsports.net . The schedule cards are in the high school office but as always highschoolsports.net is the best way to stay up-to-date. Many schools will change schedules of freshman or jv games depending on how many athletes they have. Also, if we have game cancellations or practice changes they will also be posted on that site.  As always, you can also get to these sites through this blog or the school website. www.gkb.k12.in.us

Good Luck Railroaders in the NEW SEASON!

Winter Season Begins

Tomorrow starts the Winter Athletic Season. (The Fall season is not over yet, GO RAILROADER FOOTBALL TEAM!) The Girls Basketball team is the first to begin practices. They Start tomorrow. I  don't have the official schedule with me, but the Girls will have to late practice most of the time this year due to Coach Feaglers' "Day" job.

The wrestlers  begin practice next Monday, November 1st and the Boys Basketball team practices begin on Monday, November 8th.   Practice schedules will be posted by the end of the week on www.highschoolsports.net You can get to that website from this blog. Just look on the right hand side of this page.  Expectations are high! Good Luck teams!