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Off Season Message (June thru December, 2010)
Hi. You’ve reached the Valley Raider Hotline. If you would like information about post-season and the road to the Junior Olympics with the VYC All-Star team please go to valleyunitedstriders.com. We are a non-profit, youth track and field team for children ages 5-15, which is staffed entirely by volunteers. We have been part of the Valley Youth Conference for over 35 years. Our season runs each year from the 1st of March thru the weekend after Memorial Day. Sign-ups are in January and February, with an e-mailer being sent out in January. If you would like to be on our mailing list please clearly state your name, address, telephone number and e-mail address. Spell anything that may be difficult. You can also visit our website at valleyraiders.com. If you have any questions leave them after the beep. Thanks.
 
May 19, 2010
Hi you've reached the Valley Raider Hotline. This message is being update on Wednesday May 19th at 7:45am. Practice tonight is at Birmingham. Tomorrow night practice is at Crespi. This Saturday is Open and League Final, I'm sorry. This Saturday is Open Finals and Sunday is League Finals at Birmingham High School. You may only participate is one of the two meets. Your coaches will let you know which meet you are scheduled to go to. If you have any questions, please leave a message after the beep or hit the website at valleyraiders.com. Thanks and please don't forget to wear your sweats to practice.
 
May 17, 2010
Hi you've reached the Valley Raider Hotline. This message is being updated at 5:30pm on Monday May 17th. Practice is not cancelled tonight, especially since we need to figure out who is going to League Finals and who is going Open Finals this coming weekend, before tomorrow night's seeding meeting. I repeat practice is not cancelled. Please check back later tonight for an updated message. Thanks.
 
May 14, 2010
Hi you've reached the Valley Raider Hotline. This message is being updated on Friday May 14th at 11:30pm. This Saturday we are helping the Simi Valley Spartans host the Hawks and Bears at Simi Valley HS. Exit Yosemite off the 118. Make a left to Cochran and a right to the school. Check the website for a map that also shows the parking areas. Please come ready to volunteer. We want the meet to run smoothly. This is the last regular season meet, with next weekend bringing the Open Finals on Saturday and the League Finals on Sunday. Practice continues at the regular times this week. If you have any questions please leave a message after the beep or hit the website at valleyraiders.com. Thanks and please don't forget to wear your sweats to practice.
 
May 8, 2010
Hi you've reached the Valley Raider Hotline. This message is being updated at 7:35 am on Saturday May 8th. Today we are at home against the LA Falcons and the Simi Valley Spartans and it's the...  Fourth Annual MOM's 100. If you are interest in signing up, please come by the finish line tent and give us your name. Ahh, check back later today for an updated message and you can hit the website at valleyraiders.com for the results this evening. Thanks and have a great meet.
 
April 28, 2010
Hi you've reached the Valley Raider Hotline. This message is being updated on Thursday April 28th at 10:15am. Practice continues this week at the regular times. The postmark deadline for the VYC $1000 (high school college) high school senior college scholarships is midnight May 1st. See the website for the application and details. This Saturday we are at home with the Pacers, Hawks and Spartans. We will be sitting in the stands only. Please show up early and help out. Team pictures turned out great! Please pick them up at the table near staging and the results board. Make-up picture day is on Saturday May 8th at the meet. Also coming up on May 8th is the MOM's 100. Please e-mail Coach Scott if you would like to participate. We only have 14 spots left! If you have any questions, please visit our website at www.valleyraiders.com or leave a message after the beep. Don't forget to wear your sweats to practice.
 
April 22nd, 2010
Hi you've reached the Valley Raider Hotline. This message is being updated on Thursday April 22nd at 4:30am. Picture Day is tonight for Midgets, Youth and Intermediates, rain or shine. Please come to practice in your meet uniforms and don't forget to were your sweats to practice. Pictures will be in the MPR room just to the west of the old gym. It is on the left, just after you drive past the guard shack.  Make up pictures are on Saturday, May 8th. This weekend is the Valley Youth Conference Invitational at College of the Canyons. It is a two-day meet. See the website and Don's e-mail from last night for more info. 
 
April 21th, 2010
Hi you've reached the Valley Raider Hotline. This message is being updated on Wednesday April 21st at 1am. Picture Day is tonight for Gremlins and Bantams, rain or shine. Please come to practice in your meet uniforms. Don't forget to were your sweats to practice. If raining we will meet in the MPR room just to the west of the old gym. It is on the left, just after you drive past the guard shack.  Picture day for Midgets, Youth and Intermediates is on Thursday the 22nd, rain or shine.  Make up pictures are on Saturday, May 8th. This weekend is the Valley Youth Conference Invitational at College of the Canyons. It is a two-day meet. See the website for more info. If you have any questions, please visit our website at www.valleyraiders.com or leave a message after the beep. 
 
April 16th, 2010
Hi you've reached the Valley Raider Hotline. This message is being updated on Friday April 16th. Tomorrow's meet is at Valencia HS. Please see our website for a map to the meet. We will be responsible for a long jump pit and to help with high jump. Please get involved. Remember picture day is next week. Gremlins and Bantams on Wednesday the 21st and Midgets, Youth and Intermediates on Thursday the 22nd. Please come to practice in your meet uniforms. Don't forget to were your sweats to practice. If you have any questions, please visit our website at www.valleyraiders.com or leave a message after the beep. 
 
April 5th, 2010
Hi you've reached the Valley Raider Hotline. This message is being updated on Monday April 5th. Meet results are on the website. If something doesn't look correct please let us know. Practice continues on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday at the regular times this week. This week's meet is at Pete Knight HS in the Antelope Valley. A map is on the website. Meet uniforms are in. If you haven't received your set or you need a different size, please ask your coach. It continues to be cool at night, so remember to wear your sweats to practice. If you have any questions, please leave a message after the beep or visit our website at valleyraiders.com. Thanks!
 
April 1, 2010
Hi you've reached the Valley Raider Hotline. This message is being updated on Wednesday, April 1st. Sign-ups for the 2010 season have closed. If you would like to be on our 2011 mailing list, please visit our website at valleyraiders.com. Practice is at the regular time this evening. Meet uniforms will be available Saturday morning at the meet. Saturday is our first meet of the season. We are competing at home against the Thimsha Tigers. Meets start at 8:30am for field events and 8:45am for running events. Picture day is coming in three weeks. If you have any questions please leave a message after the beep or visit our website at visit our website. And, please remember to wear your sweats to practice, thanks!
 
March 29th 2010
Hi you've reached the Valley Raider Hotline. This message is being updated on Monday, March 29th. Sign-ups for the 2010 season close this Wednesday, March 31st. Check the website for more details. If you have any questions, please ask them to your coach or Scott or Don.  Practice continues on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday at the regularly times this week. Check back after 4pm to see if practice is cancelled due to bad weather. If you hear this message PRACTICE IS NOT CANCELLED. Picture day is coming in three weeks. Meet uniforms should be available starting Wednesday at practice. Saturday is our first meet of the season. We are competing at home against the Thimsha Tigers. Meets start at 8:30am for field events and 8:45am for running events. If you have any questions please leave a message after the beep or visit our website at valleyraiders.com. And, please remember to wear your sweats to practice!
 
March 18th, 2010
Hi you’ve reached the Valley Raider Hotline. This message is being updated on Thursday, March 18th at 11:00pm. Practice is from 9am-11am this Saturday and includes a parent meeting from 9-10am. PLEASE be on time. We are still accepting sign-ups for one more week. Please bring a copy of your child’s birth certificate or passport for us to keep. Coaches don't forget to show up at the track at 8:30am for a quick coaches meeting. If you have any additional questions please visit our website at valleyraiders.com. Please remember to wear your sweats! 
 
March 13th, 2010
Hi you’ve reached the Valley Raider Hotline. This message is being updated on Saturday, March 13th at 7:30 am. Practice is from 9am to 11am today. Sign-ups will continue at practice this coming week. If you are signing up, please remember to bring a copy of your child’s birth certificate or passport for us to keep. Next week practice is at the normal times. Gremlins and Bantams from 5:30 to 7:00pm on Monday and Wednesday. Midgets, Youths and Intermediates from 6:00 to 7:30pm on Wednesday (oops) Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. Next Saturday, March 20th is the Parent Information meeting. Please join us promptly at the start of practice at 9am and get answers to any questions you may have. If you have any additional questions please visit our website at  valleyraiders.com. Don't forget to wear your sweats to practice!
 
March 6th, 2010
Hi you’ve reached the Valley Raider Hotline. This message is being updated on Saturday, March 6th at 1:00 am. Practice is from 9am to 11am today. If you hear this message after 7:30 am we are having practice. Sign-ups will continue at practice. If you are signing up, please remember to bring a copy of your child’s birth certificate or passport for us to keep. Practice continues next week at the normal times. Gremlins and Bantams from 5:30 to 7:00pm on Monday and Wednesday. Midgets, Youths and Intermediates from 6:00 to 7:30pm on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. If you have any additional questions please visit our website at  valleyraiders.com.
 
March 3nd, 2010
Hi you’ve reached the Valley Raider Hotline. This message is being updated on Wednesday, March 3nd at 8:15am. Practice continues at the regular scheduled times this week at Birmingham High School. 5:30 to 7:00pm for the Gremlins and Bantams and 6:00 to 7:30pm for the Midgets, Youth and Intermediates. In case of rainy weather, if you hear this message after 4:00pm, PRACTICE IS NOT CANCELLED. Check the website for more details. There is still space on the team, so sign-ups will continue at practice. If you are signing up, please remember to bring a copy of your child’s birth certificate or passport for us to keep. If you have any additional questions please visit our website at valleyraiders.com or leave a message at the beep. Remember to wear your sweats to practice.
 
February 27th, 2010
Hi you’ve reached the Valley Raiders hotline. This message is being updated on Sunday, February 28th, 2010. Tomorrow is the first day of practice for all athletes. Please show up at Birmingham High School track in your practice uniform at 5:20 p.m. Birmingham HS is located just to the west of Victory and Balboa. There is still space on the team, so sign-ups will continue at practice. Practice ends promptly at 7:00 p.m. If you are signing up, please remember to bring a copy of your child’s birth certificate or passport for us to keep. If you have any additional questions please visit us on our website at valleyraiders.com. Thanks.
 

January 22nd, 2010
Hi you’ve reach the Valley Raider Hotline. This message is being updated on Friday January 22nd 2010. The Valley Youth Conference 2010 season is upon us and we are looking forward to a bunch of fun and excitement and enhanced competition. Sign-ups are January 23rd, February 6th and 20th at Birmingham High School rain or shine. We’ll be in room 100 from 10am to 1pm. Just follow the signs. Enter the parking lot on Victory Blvd, just west of Balboa. You’ll need to have your child with you and a copy of their birth certificate or passport for us to hang on to. Cost is $110 for the first child, $110 for the second and $80 for the third. Included in your fee is the cost of all practices and meets, weekly ribbons for all events, pictures, meet uniform, practice shirt, sweat pants, year-end trophy and picnic. If you sign up on January 23rd you’ll get a $10 discount per child. You can download and fill out the forms ahead of time from our website. So please visit valleyraiders.com. Thanks.

This message is being is being updated on Wednesday, April 21st at 4pm. Gremlins and Bantams have picture day tonight, but Midgets, Youth and Intermediates practice has been cancelled. Please check back later tonight for a more complete message.

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May 1st, 2009
Hi you’ve reached the Valley Raider Hotline. This message is being updated at 12:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 2nd. We have checked the forecast and it looks like the meet is a GO! The meet will take place, even it is lightly sprinkling. That's why it is called an All-Weather Track. Dress warmly and we'll see you at Canyon High School in Canyon Country in the morning to compete against Santa Clarita East and West. For next week we still have 6 open spots in the MOMs 100. Come on you know your kids want to see you run. Email Coach Scott if you want your chance to win. If you have any questions, please leave a message after the beep or visit our website at valleyraiders.com. Don't forget your sweats!
April 23rd, 2009
Hi you’ve reached the Valley Raider Hotline. This message is being updated on Thursday, April 23rd at 10:30am. The heat is gone for a few days. Please remember to wear your sweats to every practice! Practice is at the regular time tonight, 5:50pm. This weekend is the Valley Youth Conference Invitational on Saturday and Sunday at Granada Hills High School. Gremlins have the weekend off. See the website for more details. Also check the website for scholarship info. The Deadline is May 1st. The MOM's 100 coming up on May 9th. Sign up now. If you have any questions, please leave a message after the beep or visit our website at valleyraiders.com. 
April 17th, 2009
Hi you’ve reached the Valley Raider Hotline. This message is being updated on Friday, April 17th at 10:15am. Tomorrow we are at home against the United Track Club and the Northridge Pacers. It is a big meet and will start promptly at 8:30am for the first field events: Gremlin Long Jump, Bantam Girls High Jump and Youth Shot Put. Please show up on time. You may sit in the infield or in the bleachers. Next weekend we have the Valley Youth Conference Invitational on Saturday and Sunday at Granada Hills High School. Gremlins have the weekend off. See the website for more details. Also check the website for scholarship info and info regarding the MOM's 100 coming up on May 9th. If you have any questions, please leave a message after the beep or visit our website at valleyraiders.com. Don't forget to wear your sweats to practice.
April 8th, 2009
Hi you’ve reached the Valley Raider Hotline. This message is being updated on Tuesday, April 8th at 12:20am. Tonight and tomorrow are picture days, rain or shine.  Wednesday the 8th: Gremlins and Bantams should wear thier meet uniforms to practice under thier sweats.  Thursday the 9th: Midgets, Youth and Intermediate should. Pictures will take place indoors if it's raining. This Saturday's track meet is at Home against the Chatsworth Chiefs and the Antelope Valley Track Club. Extra volunteers will be needed to make the mee run (blah) smoothly. If you have any questions, please leave a message after the beep or visit our website at valleyraiders.com. Hey! Don't forget to wear sweats to practice!
March 30th, 2009
Hi you’ve reached the Valley Raider Hotline. This message is being updated on Monday, March 30th at 8:20am. Meet results are on the website. If something doesn't look correct let us know. Practice continues on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday at the regular times this week. Next week is picture day. Meet uniforms are in. If you haven't received your set, ask your coach. Sweat suits are also in, please see Donna Rivers.  It continues to be cool at night, so remember to wear sweats to practice. If you have any questions, please leave a message after the beep or visit our website at valleyraiders.com. Thanks!
March 23th, 2009
Hi you’ve reached the Valley Raider Hotline. This message is being updated on Monday, March 23rd at 3:30am. Sign-ups for the 2009 season have now closed. Practice continues on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday at the regular times this week. Picture day is coming in two weeks. Meet uniforms will be available starting Wednesday at practice. Saturday is our first meet of the season. We are competing against the Falcons and the Rebels at Glendale High School. Check the website for a map. Meets start at 8:30am for field events and 8:45am for running events. If you have any questions please leave a message after the beep or visit our website at valleyraiders.com. And, please remember to wear your sweats to practice!
March 14th, 2009
Hi you’ve reached the Valley Raider Hotline. This message is being updated on Saturday, March 14th at 7:35pm. Sign-ups for the 2009 season have now closed. If you have any questions, please speak with Coach Scott or Don. Practice continues on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday at the regular times next week. Saturday is Time Trials from 9-11am for all age groups. If you aren't going to be at this practice, please let your coach know. Many volunteers will be needed. Computerized scoring class will take place during Time Trials, so plan on attending. For more info, leave a message after the beep or visit valleyraiders.com. And don't forget to wear your sweats to practice.
March 14th, 2009
Hi you’ve reached the Valley Raider Hotline. This message is being updated on Saturday, March 14th at 7:55am. Practice is from 9-11am today and includes a parent meeting from 9-10am. Today is also the last day for regular sign-ups. Please bring a copy of your child’s birth certificate or passport for us to keep. Coaches don't forget to show up at the track at 8:30am for a quick coaches meeting. If you have any additional questions please visit our website at valleyraiders.com. Please remember to wear your sweats!
March 8th, 2009
Hi you’ve reached the Valley Raider Hotline. This message is being updated on Sunday, March 8th at 8:40pm. Practice continues this week at the normal times. Gremlins and Bantams from 5:20 to 7:00pm on Monday and Wednesday. Midgets, Youths and Intermediates from 5:50 to 7:30pm on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. Sign-ups will continue at practice. If you are signing up, please remember to bring a copy of your child’s birth certificate or passport for us to keep. If you have any additional questions please visit our website at valleyraiders.com. No rain in the forecast, but you still need to wear your sweats to practice.
March 5th, 2009
Hi you’ve reached the Valley Raider Hotline. This message is being updated on Thursday, March 5th at 8:35am. Practice continues tonight for Midgets, Youth and Intermediates starting at 5:50 p.m. at Birmingham High School and on Saturday for everyone from 9-11 a.m. There is still space on the team, so sign-ups will continue at practice. If you are signing up, please remember to bring a copy of your child’s birth certificate or passport for us to keep. If you have any additional questions please visit our website at valleyraiders.com. And please remember to wear your sweats to practice. Thanks.
March 4th, 2009
Hi you’ve reached the Valley Raider Hotline. This message is being updated on Wednesday, March 4th at 4:49 p.m. Updated radar shows continued rain this evening. There is no indoor facility available this evening so PRACTICE IS CANCELLED. Sorry for the late notice.
March 2nd, 2009
Hi you’ve reached the Valley Raider Hotline. This message is being updated on Monday, March 2nd at 7:15am. Practice continues at the regularly scheduled times this week at Birmingham High School. In case of rainy weather, if you hear this message after 4:00pm, PRACTICE IS NOT CANCELLED. There is still space on the team, so sign-ups will continue at practice. If you are signing up, please remember to bring a copy of your child’s birth certificate or passport for us to keep. If you have any additional questions please visit our website at valleyraiders.com. Please remember to wear your sweats to practice.
February 27th, 2009
Hi you’ve reached the Valley Raider hotline. This message is being updated on Friday, February 27th, 2009. Tomorrow is the first day of practice for all athletes. Please show up at the Birmingham HS track in your practice uniform at 9:00 a.m. Birmingham HS is located just to the west of Victory and Balboa. There is still space on the team, so sign-ups will continue at practice. Practice ends at 11:00 a.m. If you are signing up, please remember to bring a copy of your child’s birth certificate or passport for us to keep. If you have any additional questions please visit our website at valleyraiders.com. Thanks.
January 18th, 2009
Hi you’ve reached the Valley Raider hotline. This message is being updated on Sunday, January 18th, 2009. The 2009 season is upon us and we're looking forward to a whole lotta fun and excitement. Sign-ups are January 24th, February 7th and 21st at Birmingham HS rain or shine. We’ll be in Room 100 from 10:00am to 1:00pm. Just follow the signs. Enter the parking lot on Victory just west of Balboa. You will need to have your child with you and a copy of their birth certificate or passport for us to hang on to. Cost is $110 for the first child, 110 for the second and 80 for the third. Included in your fee is the cost of all practices and meets, weekly ribbons for all events, pictures, meet uniform, practice shirt, sweat pants, year-end trophy and picnic. If you sign up on January 24th you’ll get a $10 per kid discount. Please visit our website at
valleyraiders.com.
 
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June 1, 2008

Hi youʼve reached the Valley Raider hotline. This message is being updated at 8:30 am on Sunday June 1st. Today is the end of season picnic at Encino Park.  Located on Ventura Boulevard just west of Balboa at Genesta.  The party runs from 10 till 2:30 today.  Weʼll be having hotdogs, hamburgers and all sorts of food.  As well as handing out trophies, year books and maybe even a super soaker or two would be involved. You'll have to come and find out. There'll be some moonbounces to jump around in and general fun out in the Southern California mild weather. We hope to see everyone out there. If you have any questions, leave a message after the beep or hit the website at valleyraiders.com. Thank you.

May 7, 2008
Hi you’ve reached the Valley Raiders hotline. This message is being updated on Wednesday, May 7th. Thanks to everyone who helped out this past weekend. It was great to have the meet done early and the clean up finished very shortly thereafter. This weekend we are competing against the North Valley Thimsha Tigers and the Chatsworth Chiefs. It is a bigger meet and we will need your help. It also marks the return of the MOM's 100. This is an exceptionally fun event for all involved. Please e-mail CoachScott@ValleyRaiders.com if you are interested in running.  Thursday's practice has been cancelled due to the high school track meets. Timing the meets is a major fundraising for the team and helpers are always welcome. Don't forget the year end picnic coming up on Sunday, June 1st. If your interested, ahh sorry, If you have any questions, please leave a message after the beep or check the website at valleyraiders.com. With the weather getting a bit cooler, don't forget to wear your sweats.
April 30, 2008
Hi you’ve reached the Valley Raiders hotline. This message is being updated on Wednesday, April 30th. Despite the heat, last weekend's VYC Invitational was a great success. Thanks to all that helped. Tonight's practice will take place on the field north of the stadium. Thursday's practice has been cancelled due to the high school track meets. Timing the meets is a major fundraising for the team and helpers are always welcome. Contact Coach Scott via the website. This Saturday we are at home and will need additional help from everyone. Please come to the meet willing to volunteer. If you have any questions, please leave a message after the beep or check the website at valleyraiders.com. And don't forget to wear your sweats.
April 24, 2008
Hi you’ve reached the Valley Raiders hotline. This message is being updated on Thursday, April 24th. This weekend is the Valley Youth Conference Invitational. All 13 teams will be at Birmingham on Saturday and Sunday. The meet schedule is different, so make sure you look at the flyer on the website. Also if you didn't get your pictures taken during picture day or make-up picture day, Coach Phil Photos will be at the Invitational. This is your last chance. Get an extra tag from the tag mom's and get your picture taken. The Valley Raiders will be helping out at the Boys Long Jump pit on Saturday. If we call for volunteers, please step up. If you have any questions, please leave a message after the beep or check the website at valleyraiders.com. Don't forget to wear your sweats to practices and meets.
April 14, 2008 11:30 p.m.
Hi you’ve reached the Valley Raiders hotline. This message is being updated on Monday, April 14th at 11:30 p.m. Practice continues on Wednesday and Thursday at the regular times this week. On Saturday we will be traveling to Knight High School in Palmdale. The forecast calls for temps in the mid 60's. Don't forget to wear your sweats. Next weekend the 26th and 27th, is the VYC Invitational. Remember, gremlins have that weekend off. If you have any questions, please leave a message after the beep or check the website at valleyraiders.com.
April 14, 2008 5:00 p.m.
Hi you’ve reached the Valley Raiders hotline. This message is being updated on Monday, April 14th at 5:00 p.m. Track practice will take place north of the stadium on the soccer fields this evening. A movie production is using the track. Sorry for the late notice. Check back later tonight for an updated message. Thanks. 
April 11, 2008 11:09 a.m.
Hi you’ve reached the Valley Raiders hotline. This message is being updated on Friday, April 11th. Tomorrow is our first home meet and make-up picture day. If everyone pitches in we should be done and cleaned up by 1:00 p.m. Show up early at 7am to help setup and/or plan to stay late to help put everything away at the end of the meet. The Valley Raiders Track Club is known for running great track meets. We will be able to sit on the infield during this meet. Please bring chairs, blankets and umbrellas. Also don't forget the sunscreen and lots of water. It is going to be a hot one. If you missed picture day, make sure to get a picture tag when you get your event tags. If you have any questions, please leave a message after the beep and check the website at valleyraiders.com.
April 11, 2008
Hi you’ve reached the Valley Raiders hotline. This message is being updated on Friday, April 11th. Tomorrow is our first home meet. If everyone pitches in we should be done and cleaned up by 1:00 p.m. Show up early at 7am to help setup and/or plan to stay late to help put everything away at the end of the meet. The Valley Raiders Track Club is known for running great track meets. We will be able to sit on the infield during this meet. Please bring chairs, blankets and umbrellas. Also don't forget the sunscreen and water. It is going to be a hot one. If you have any questions, please leave a message after the beep and check the website at valleyraiders.com.
April 7, 2008
Hi you’ve reached the Valley Raiders hotline. This message is being updated on Monday, April 7th. Tonight is picture day for Gremlins and Bantams. Show up early at 5:15 p.m. Make sure to wear your meet uniform and some sweats. Practice continues at the regular times the rest of the week. This Saturday is our first home meet. We need everyone to pitch in or we will be at the track a very long time. Show up early at 7am to help setup and/or plan to stay late to help put everything away at the end of the meet. Let's see the teamwork that the Valley Raiders Track Club is known for. If you have any questions, please leave a message after the beep or check the website at valleyraiders.com.
April 3, 2008
Hi you’ve reached the Valley Raiders hotline. This message is being updated on Thursday, April 3rd. Picture day for Midgets, Youth and Intermediates is tonight. Show up early at 5:30 p.m. and make sure you wear your meet uniform and some sweats. Saturday we are at Calabasas High School versus CAL and NVTT. We need voluteers during the meet! If you have any questions, please leave a message or check the website at valleyraiders.com.
April 2, 2008 12:30 a.m.
Hi you’ve reached the Valley Raiders hotline. This message is being updated on Wednesday, April 2nd at 12:30 a.m. Picture day for Gremlins and Bantams has been cancelled for tonight. Currently we are scheduled to have a normal practice this evening. Please check back later for an update. If you hear this message after 4:00 p.m. practice is not cancelled.
March 31, 2008
Hi you’ve reached the Valley Raiders hotline. This message is being updated on Monday, March 31st. Practice continues on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday this week. Picture day for Gremlins and Bantams is on Wednesday and Midgets, Youth and Intermediates on Thursday. Saturday we are at Calabasas High School versus CAL and NVTT. We need voluteers during the meet! If you hear this message after 4:00pm on practice day, PRACTICE IS NOT CANCELLED. If you have any questions, please leave a message or check the website at valleyraiders.com. Please make sure you wear your sweats to practice. Thanks.
March 17th, 2008
Hi you’ve reached the Valley Raiders hotline. This message is being updated on Monday, March 17th. Sign-ups for the 2008 season have now closed. If you have any questions, please speak with Scott or Don. Practice continues on Wednesday and Thursday at the regular times. Saturday is Time Trials from 9-11am for all age groups. If you aren't going to be at this practice, please let your coach know. Many volunteers will be needed. Computerized scoring class will take place during Time Trials, so plan on attending. For more info, leave a message after the beep or visit valleyraiders.com. Even though it was warm today, don’t forget to wear your sweats to practice.
February 2008-March 17th, 2008 Answering machine problems. Sorry.
January 2008
Hi you’ve reached the Valley Raider hotline. The 2008 season is here! Be ready for some great training, bundled with the classic Valley Raiders’ thoughts on youth athletics. Sign-ups are January 26th, February 9th and 23rd at Birmingham HS rain or shine. We’ll be in Room 100 across from the main gym from 10:00am to 1:00pm. Enter the parking lot on Victory just west of Balboa. You will need to have your child with you and a copy of their birth certificate or passport for us to hang on to. Cost is $110 for the first child, 110 for the second, 80 for the third. Included in your fee is the cost of all practices and meets, weekly ribbons for all events, pictures, meet uniform, practice shirt, sweat pants, year-end trophy and picnic. If you sign up on January 26th you’ll get a $10 per kid discount. Please visit our website at valleyraiders.com. If you have any questions please leave a message after the beep or send us an e-mail from the website. Thanks.
 
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Off Season Message (June thru December, 2007)
Hi. You’ve reached the Valley Raider Hotline. If you would like information about post-season and the road to the Junior Olympics please go to www.valleyunitedstriders.com. We are a non-profit, youth track and field team for children ages 5-15, which is staffed entirely by volunteers. Our season runs each year from the 1st of March thru the 1st weekend in June. Sign-ups are generally in late January and February, with a mailer and e-mailer being sent out in January. If you would like to be on our mailing list please clearly state your name, address, telephone number and e-mail address. Spell anything that may be difficult. If you have any questions leave them after the beep. Thanks.
May 2nd, 2007
Hi you’ve reached the Valley Raider Hotline. This message is being updated on Wednesday, May 2nd. Practice times change this evening for the month of May. No more Thursday practice. This weekend we are at Valencia HS. Check the schedule page for a map. If anyone is interesting If anyone is interested in helping time high school track meets during the next four weeks, please email CoachScott@ValleyRaiders.com. If you have any questions you can hit the website at ValleyRaiders.com or leave a message after the beep. It is still cold at night, please continue to wear sweats to practice.
April 22nd, 2007
Hi you’ve reached the Valley Raider Hotline. This message is being updated on Sunday, April 22nd.
All-in-all we had a great day; even with the rain, the sore muscles and the cold weather. I should mention that Coach Amina is doing fine. I want to thank everyone for their help, especially at the end of the meet. The food was excellent again. Thank you very much! A special thanks to all the Moms. Practice continues at the regular times this week. This weekend in the Invitational at Home. It is a two day meet. Check the flyer on the schedule page of the website. If you have any questions please leave us a message or send us an e-mail and don't forget to wear your sweats.
April 18th, 2007
Hi you’ve reached the Valley Raider Hotline. This message is being updated on Wednesday, April 18th. I want to say thank you to all the great volunteers at the meet last Saturday. And also thank you for the great food. Practice continues at the regular times this week. Today is picture day for Gremlins and Bantams. Thursday is picture day for Midgets, Youths and Intermediates. Please wear your meet uniform and your sweats to practice. This Sunday we are at home, which means we need volunteers. Also don't forget about the Mom's 100. We still have spaces available. If you have any questions, please leave a message or check the website at valleyraiders.com.
April 9th, 2007
Hi you’ve reached the Valley Raider Hotline. This message is being updated on Monday, April 9th. Practice continues at the regularly scheduled times this week at Birmingham High School. In case of rainy weather, if you hear this message after 4:00pm, PRACTICE IS NOT CANCELLED. This Saturday we are at home. As a result more volunteers will be needed. Coming up on April 18th and 19th is picture day. You'll need to be at practice in your meet uniform. Also at the home meet on Sunday, April 22nd we will be having the Mom's 100. Start training! We want to make a good showing against the Chiefs and Falcon Moms. If you have any questions, please leave a message or check the website at valleyraiders.com. Remember to wear your sweats to practice.
April 2nd, 2007
Hi you’ve reached the Valley Raider Hotline. This message is being updated on Monday, April 2nd. Practice continues at the regularly scheduled times this week at Birmingham High School.  Results from this weekend's meet are posted on the website. This Saturday we are at Canyon HS. A map is on the website. Meet uniforms are in. If you didn't get one at the meet, ask for it during preactice. Coming up on April 18th and 19th is picture day. Come dressed in your meet uniform. If you have any questions, please leave a message or check the website at valleyraiders.com. Don't forget to wear your sweats, even on Saturday!
March 26th, 2007
Hi you’ve reached the Valley Raider Hotline. This message is being updated on Monday, March 26th. Practice continues at the regularly scheduled times this week at Birmingham High School. If you hear this message after 4:00pm, PRACTICE IS NOT CANCELLED. Results from Time Trials are posted on the website. This Saturday is our first meet. Meet uniforms will be handed out on Wednesday evening and on Saturday. Not all uniforms are in yet. If you have any questions please leave a message or check the website at valleyraiders.com. Don't forget to wear your sweats, even on Saturday!
March 19th, 2007
Hi you’ve reached the Valley Raider hotline. This message is being updated on Monday, March 19th. Registration for the 2007 season is now closed. Practice continues at the regularly scheduled times. Saturday is Time Trails. Please be on time to all practices (especially this Saturday) and parents, come ready to volunteer. If you have any questions go to valleyraiders.com or leave a message after the beep. Wear your sweats at practice, thanks.
March 16th, 2007
Hi you’ve reached the Valley Raider hotline. This message is being updated on Friday, March 16th. Practice continues on Saturday from 9-11am for all age groups. Sign-ups for the 2007 season have now closed. If you have any questions, please speak with Scott or Don.  Next weekend is Time Trials. If you aren't going to be at this practice, please let your coach know. Many volunteers will be needed. Computerized scoring class will take place during Time Trials, so plan on attending. For more info, leave a message after the beep or visit valleyraiders.com. Even though it's warm today, don’t forget to wear your sweats to practice.
March 5th, 2007
Hi you’ve reached the Valley Raider hotline. This message is being updated at 3:30pm on Monday, March 5th. Sign-ups will continue at practice tonight and Wednesday. Meet on the Birmingham High School track at 5:20pm for the Gremlin and Bantams (that’s 6 to 10 year olds) and 5:50 for the Midgets, Youth and Intermediates (that’s 11 through 16 year olds). If you are signing up please bring a copy of your child’s birth certificate or passport for us to keep. For more info, leave a message after the beep or visit valleyraiders.com. And don’t forget to wear your sweats to practice.
March 2nd, 2007
Hi you’ve reached the Valley Raider hotline. This message is being updated at 1pm Friday, March 2nd. Sign-ups continue at practice tomorrow. Practice for all age groups is from 9am – 11 am at Birmingham HS on the corner of Victory and Balboa. If you are signing up, please remember to bring a copy of your child’s birth certificate or passport for us to keep. If you have any additional questions leave them after the beep or visit our website at valleyraiders.com. And don’t forget to wear your sweats to practice.
January 23rd, 2007
Hi you’ve reached the Valley Raider hotline. This message is being updated on Tuesday, January 23. The 2007 season is upon us and we're looking forward to another great season. You’ll notice some innovations in training this year, bundled with the classic Valley Raiders’ thoughts on youth athletics. Sign-ups are January 27th, February 10th and 24th at Birmingham HS rain or shine. We’ll be in Room 100 from 10:00am to 1:00pm. Enter the parking lot on Victory just west of Balboa. You will need to have your child with you and a copy of their birth certificate or passport for us to hang on to. Cost is $110 for the first child, 110 for the second, 80 for the third. Included in your fee is the cost of all practices and meets, weekly ribbons for all events, pictures, meet uniform, practice shirt, sweat pants, year-end trophy and picnic. If you sign up on January 27th you get a 10 per kid discount. Please visit our website at valleyraiders.com. If you have any questions please leave a message after the beep or send us an e-mail from the website. Thanks.
 
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Off Season Message (June thru December, 2006)
Hi. You’ve reached the Valley Raider Hotline. If you would like information about post-season and the road to the Junior Olympics please go to www.valleyunitedstriders.com. We are a non-profit, youth track and field team for children ages 5-15, which is staffed entirely by volunteers. Our season runs each year from the 1st of March thru the 1st weekend in June. Sign-ups are generally in late January and February, with a mailer and e-mailer being sent out in January. If you would like to be on our mailing list please clearly state your name, address, telephone number and e-mail address. Spell anything that may be difficult. If you have any questions leave them after the beep. Thanks.
April 26th, 2006
Hi you’ve reached the Valley Raider Hotline. This message is being updated on Wednesday, April 26th at 6:15am. Practice continues at the regularly scheduled times this week at the Birmingham High School track. If you hear this message after 4:00pm, PRACTICE IS NOT CANCELLED. This Saturday and Sunday is the Valley Conference Invitational at Birmingham High School. This is a large two day meet with a different schedule then you are used to having at regular meets. Please check with your coach or on the website for additional info. If you have any questions please leave a message or check the website at www.valleyraiders.5u.com. It continues to be unseasonably cold, so please don't forget to wear your sweats!
April 20th, 2006
Hi you’ve reached the Valley Raider Hotline. This message is being updated at 7:00am on Thursday, April 20th. Practice's tonight is at the regular place and time. This Saturday the meet is at Agoura High School. Check the website for a map. If you have any questions please leave a message or visit the website at www.valleyraiders.5u.com. Please remember to wear your sweats.
April 14th, 2006
Hi you’ve reached the Valley Raider Hotline. This message is being updated at 11:45am on Friday, April 14th. Tomorrow morning's meet will take place RAIN OR SHINE at Birmingham High School. We are competeing against the Bears, Eagles and Tigers. As it is a home meet we need many volunteers. Set-up starts at 7am sharp, with the first events at 8:30. Some uniforms will be available. If you have any questions please leave a message or check the website at www.valleyraiders.5u.com. Don't forget to wear your sweats!
April 10th, 2006
Hi you’ve reached the Valley Raider Hotline. This message is being updated at 4:35pm on Monday, April 10th. Practice continues at the regularly scheduled times this week at the Birmingham HS track. Thursday night practice is on the field north of the stadium. If you hear this message after 4:00pm, PRACTICE IS NOT CANCELLED. If you have any questions please leave a message or check the website at www.valleyraiders.5u.com. Don't forget to wear your sweats!
April 6th to April 10th, 2006
Answering machine broken. No outgoing message. Not able to leave a message.
April 4th, 2006
Hi you’ve reached the Valley Raider Hotline. This message is being updated on Tuesday, April 4th. Practice continues at the regularly scheduled times this week at the Birmingham HS track. If you hear this message after 4:00pm, PRACTICE IS NOT CANCELLED. If you have any questions please leave a message or check the website at www.valleyraiders.5u.com. Don't forget to wear your sweats, even on Saturday!
April 3rd, 2006
Hi. It's Monday, April 3 at 4:00pm (4:07pm here). Practice is cancelled tonight due to the cold weather and rain. Check back after midnight for an updated message or if you'd like to leave a message. Thank you.
April 1st, 2006
Hi you’ve reached the Valley Raider Hotline. This message is being updated at 7:30pm on Saturday, April 1st. Check the Valley Conference website at www.valleyconference.org in just a little while for the preliminary results. If you see a mistake let us know. Thanks for a great meet!
March 31st, 2006
Hi you’ve reached the Valley Raider Hotline. This message is being updated at 9:00pm on Friday, March 31st. Tomorrow morning is our first meet, RAIN OR SHINE. Set-up starts at 7:15am at the Birmingham High School track. The events start at 8:30am. It is going to be damp out and possibly raining, please dress accordingly. Remember we need everyone's help to make it a successful day. Some meet uniforms will be available at the meet. If you have a uniform from last year, please wear it or if you have outgown that size bring it for someone else to wear. Leave a message or check the website at www.valleyraiders.5u.com. Thanks.
March 26th, 2006
Hi you’ve reached the Valley Raider Hotline. This message is being updated at 11:45pm on Sunday, March 26th. Practice continues at the regularly scheduled times this week at the Birmingham HS track. If you hear this message after 4:00pm, PRACTICE IS NOT CANCELLED. This Saturday is the first meet of the season. We will need everyone's help to make it a great day. Meet uniforms should be in this week. If you have any questions please leave a message or check the website at www.valleyraiders.5u.com. Don't forget to wear your sweats, even on Saturday!
March 19th, 2006
Hi you’ve reached the Valley Raider Hotline. This message is being updated at 11:45pm on Sunday, March 19. Practice and sign-ups continue at the regularly scheduled times this week at the Birmingham HS track. If you hear this message after 4:00pm, PRACTICE IS NOT CANCELLED. This Saturday we will need everyone's help during Time Trials. This is a mini-meet and will follow the Parent Meeting. If you have any questions please leave a message or check the website at www.valleyraiders.5u.com. As it gets warmer near the end of the week, don't forget to wear your sweats!
March 18th, 2006
Hi you’ve reached the Valley Raider Hotline. This message is being updated at 7:15am on Saturday, March 18. Dress warm and show up to practice at the regular time this morning. Practice and sign-ups are from 900-1100am at the Birmingham High School track on the corner of Victory and Balboa. Meet out on the track. If you have any questions please leave a message or check the website at www.valleyraiders.5u.com. Don't forget to wear your sweats!
March 14th, 2006
Hi you’ve reached the Valley Raider Hotline. This message is being updated at 7:00am on Tuesday, March 14. Practice and sign-ups continue at the regularly scheduled times this week at the Birmingham HS track. If you hear this message after 4:00pm, PRACTICE IS NOT CANCELLED. If you have any questions please leave a message or check the website at www.valleyraiders.5u.com. Don't forget to wear your sweats!
March 10th, 2006
Hi you’ve reached the Valley Raider Hotline. This message is being updated at 3:00pm on Friday, March 10. Saturday's practice is at 9am at Birmingham High School, RAIN or SHINE! One day missed, is one day lost! Sign-ups continue at practice. If you have any questions please leave a message or check the website at www.valleyraiders.5u.com. Don't forget to wear your sweats!
March 6th, 2006 (3:50pm thru 11:45pm)
Hi you’ve reached the Valley Raider Hotline. This message is being updated at 3:50pm on Monday, March 6. (4:45pm here) Practice is cancelled today due to the cold weather and rain. Check back after midnight for an updated message or if you'd like to leave a message. Thank you.
March 6th, 2006
Hi you’ve reached the Valley Raider Hotline. This message is being updated at 7:15am on Monday, March 6. Practice and sign-ups continue at the regularly scheduled time this week at the Birmingham HS track. If you hear this message after 4:00pm, PRACTICE IS NOT CANCELLED. Leave a message or check the website at www.valleyraiders.5u.com if you have any more questions. Don't forget to wear your sweats!
March 4th, 2006
Hi you’ve reached the Valley Raider Hotline. This message is being updated at 6:20am on Saturday, March 4. Congratulations to everyone for surveying the last few night's practices. Sign-ups for all ages groups will continue at practice today from 8:45 to 11:00am at Birmingham HS. For more info leave a message or visit www.valleyraiders.5u.com. And don’t forget to wear your sweats to practice.
February 27th, 2006
Hi you’ve reached the Valley Raider hotline. This message is being updated at 5am on Monday, February 27th. Sign-ups will continue at practice. Practice starts this Wednesday night rain or shine on the Birmingham High School track. 5:20 for the Gremlin and Bantams that’s 6 to 10 year olds and 5:50 for the Midgets, Youth and Intermediates that’s 11 through 16 year olds. For more info leave a message or visit www.valleyraiders.5u.com. And don’t forget to wear your sweats to practice.
January 28th, 2006
Hi you’ve reached the Valley Raider hotline. This message is being updated on Saturday, January 28. The 2006 season is upon us and we're looking forward to a great season. You’ll notice some innovations in training this year, bundled with the classic Valley Raiders’ thoughts on youth athletics. Sign-ups are February the 11th and 25th at Birmingham HS rain or shine. We’ll be in Room 100 from 10:00am to 1:00pm. Enter the parking lot on Victory just west of Balboa. You will need to have your child with you and a copy of their birth certificate or passport for us to hang on to. Cost is $110 for the first child, 110 for the second, 80 for the third. Included in your fee is the cost of all practices and meets, weekly ribbons for all events, pictures, meet uniform, practice shirt, sweat pants, year-end trophy and picnic. Please visit our website at www.valleyraiders.5u.com. If you have any questions please leave a message after the beep or send us an e-mail from the website. Thanks.


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Off Season Message (June thru December, 2005)
Hi. You’ve reached the Valley Raider Hotline. If you would like information about post-season and the road to the Junior Olympics please go to www.valleyunitedstriders.com. We are a non-profit, youth track and field team for children ages 5-15, which is staffed entirely by volunteers. Our season runs each year from the 1st of March thru the 1st weekend in June. Sign-ups are generally in late January and February, with a mailer and e-mailer being sent out in January. If you would like to be on our mailing list please clearly state your name, address, telephone number and e-mail address. Spell anything that may be difficult. If you have any questions leave them after the beep. Thanks.
June 5th, 2005
Good Morning Valley Raiders! Hi you’ve reached the Valley Raider Hotline. This message is being updated at 8:45am on Sunday, June 5th. Today is the end of the year picnic. Don't forget to bring the item you signed up for. If you didn't sign up, please bring drinks for 24 in an ice chest. The party is at Encino Park. It is two blocks west of Balboa on Ventura Blvd. We will be at the park from 10:30am to 2:30pm. So come out and have some fun, you've earned it. Visit the Valley Radiers online at www.valleyraiders.5u.com or leave a message and we'll get back to you. NO SWEATS required today. Thanks.
May 30th, 2005
Hi you’ve reached the Valley Raider Hotline. This message is being updated at 2:00pm on Memorial Day, May 30th. This is the final week of the season. Scott needs 10 parents to volunteer at a track meet on Wednesday morning from 8:00am to noon. If you can help please call his cell at 818-590-9569. No practice tonight due to the holiday. Practice on Wednesday and Thursday at 6:00pm for the IEC qualifiers. The IEC meet is on Saturday at Santa Barbara City College. Everyone should have instructions from practice or the website. Sunday is the end of the year picnic. Don't forget to bring the item you signed up for. If you didn't sign up, please bring drinks for 24. The party is at Encino Park. It is two blocks west of Balboa on Ventura Blvd. Visit the website for more info at www.valleyraiders.5u.com or leave a message and we'll get back to you. Thanks.
May 11th, 2005(again)
Hi you’ve reached the Valley Raider Hotline. This message is being updated at 8:30pm on Wednesday, May 11th. Thursday night's practice is cancelled. The high school is busy with track finals. Saturday's meet is at Valencia High School against the Chatsworth Chiefs and the Simi Valley Running Rebels. It's going to be hot, so please drink plenty of water, etc. The address of the high school is 27801 Dickason Drive. Take the 5 North to Magic Mtn Pkwy. Make a Right and go to McBean Pkwy. Make a Left and go to Newhall Ranch Rd. Make a Left and go to Dickason. Make a Right and then a Left on the first block. The parking lot is on the Right. Check out the website for a map at www.valleyraiders.5u.com. If you have any questions, leave a message after the beep. And don't forget to wear your sweats.
May 11th, 2005
Hi you’ve reached the Valley Raider Hotline. This message is being updated at 6:50am on Wednesday, May 11th. Practice is at the regular times tonight. We are still looking for a practice site for Thursday night's practice. It may have to be cancelled. Saturday's meet is at Valencia High School against Chatsworth and Simi Valley. It's going to be hot, make sure you drink a lot of liquid. The address of the high school is 27801 Dickason Drive. Take the 5 north to Magic Mtn Pkwy. Make a Right and go to McBean Pkwy. Make a Left and go to Newhall Ranch Rd. Make a Left and go to Dickason. Make a Right and then a Left on the first block. The parking lot is on the Right. Check out the website for a map at www.valleyraiders.5u.com. If you have a question, leave a message after the beep. And don't forget to wear your sweats.
May 9th, 2005
Hi you’ve reached the Valley Raider Hotline. This message is being updated at 3:50pm Monday May 9th. Practice is at the regular times tonight. Please check back late tonight for an update for the week. The website is www.valleyraiders.5u.com. Leave a message if you would like and don't forget SWEATS!!
May 1st, 2005
Hi you’ve reached the Valley Raider Hotline. This message is being updated at 5:25(pm) Sunday May 1st. We just finished up the invitational weekend and it was a long one, but a rewarding one. Tomorrow night is picture day for the make-up pictures. aa You should be getting a call tonight or tomorrow to remind you of that. The rest of the week pans out to be a relatively normal week. We will not have practice on Thursday though. On Saturday we are at home against Santa Clarita Track Club and the LA Falcons. This message should be updated in about a day. If you want to hit the website, it’s www.valleyraiders.5u.com. Or leave a message and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can. Thanks. * * Hey! Even though it’s warm, don’t forget to wear your sweats.
April 18th, 2005
Hi you’ve reached the Valley Raider Hotline. This message is being updated at 2:45am on Monday, April 18th. Practice is at the regular times this week. Make-up picture day is at 5:15pm on Wednesday. If you need your picture taken, wear your meet uniform and your sweats. The meet this weekend is on Sunday not Saturday. It is at home against the Northridge Pacers. We are looking for a parent who can help out on a small cement and wood repair of the Long Jump runways. Let us know if you can help. Check back here or on the website after 3:45pm on practice days to see if practice has been cancelled due to rain. (Or blah) If you hear this message after 3:45pm practice is NOT cancelled. If you have any questions please leave a message or visit www.valleyraiders.5u.com. And don't forget to wear your sweats!
April 13th, 2005
Hi you’ve reached the Valley Raider Hotline. This message is being updated at 3:30pm on Wednesday, April 13th. Practice is at the regular time tonight and Thursday. This Saturday our meet has changed location to Birmingham. It's great to be at home, but we need everyone to volunteer from set-up to clean-up. Put on the suntan lotion and pack a lunch. It's going to be a great day and with everyones help we'll be done by 2:00pm. Meet set-up starts at 7:15am. Make-up picture day is next Wednesday, April 20th. For updated info, visit the website at www.valleyraiders.5u.com. Sweats! Wear your Sweats! Arrgh!
April 11th, 2005
Hi you’ve reached the Valley Raider Hotline. This message is being updated at 8:10am on Monday, April 11th. Today is Picture Day! Practice and pictures are at 5:30pm for everyone. Please show up in your meet uniform and sweats and have your picture paper with you. If you need a paper we have extra at practice. Everyone gets an 8x10 combo personalized individual/team photo and four large wallets. You can purchase additional packages. Practice on Wednesday and Thursday is at the regular times. Check back later in the week for Saturday meet info. Some changes may be occuring. For updated info, visit the website at www.valleyraiders.5u.com. I know it's hot out during the day, but once that sun goes down and the wind picks up you'll want to be wearing your sweats.
April 9th, 2005
Hi you’ve reached the Valley Raider Hotline. This message is being updated at 7:40pm on Saturday, April 9th. Results from today meet should be posted on the Valley Conference website between 8:10 and 8:30. Check our website at www.valleyraiders.5u.com and click on the Valley Youth Conference link or click on the link for all the results for all the meets and then click on today's meet, which is the West Valley Eagles vs. Calabasas vs. The Valley Raiders. Check back tomorrow for an updated message for the week. And have a great evening.
April 4th, 2005
Hi you’ve reached the Valley Raider Hotline. This message is being updated at 10:00am on Monday, April 4th. We will be practicing at the regular times this week. Meet Uniforms were handed out last week; if you didn't get one, please see Barbara or your coach. This Saturday our meet is at Taft High School in Woodland Hills. Taft is at the corner of Ventura Blvd. and Winnetka Avenue. Check the website for a map. We are competing against the West Valley Eagles and the Calabasas Cheetahs. If you have spikes, change them to dirt on Friday night, not when you get to the track on Saturday. If you have any questions please leave a message or visit www.valleyraiders.5u.com. Even though it's daylight savings time, don't forget to wear your sweats to practice!
March 28th, 2005
Hi you’ve reached the Valley Raider Hotline. This message is being updated at 1:00am on Monday, March 28th. Time Trials this **(sath Paturday, ha ha) past Saturday went relatively well, and hopefully everyone got a bit of a taste for what a meet is like. We will be practicing at the regular times this coming week. Meet Uniforms will be handed out at practice on Wednesday. Saturday is our first meet. It is at home against the Calabasas Cheetahs and the Thimsha Tigers and we will be needing a lot of help from everyone. Check with your coach at practice to find out what events you will be competing in. REMEMBER you may only do THREE (3) INDIVIDUAL EVENTS during a meet. **(If you need, ha ha) If you do an extra one, you will be disqualified (DQ'd) from all your events. If you have any questions please leave a message or visit www.valleyraiders.5u.com. Even though it's warm during the day, don't forget to wear your sweats to practice!
Note: Maybe I shouldn't be updating the message at 1am. Check the Hotline and you'll understand.
March 19th, 2005
Hi you’ve reached the Valley Raider Hotline. This message is being updated at 5:30pm on Saturday, March 19th. Thanks to everyone who showed up to practice today. Everyone had a great workout. We will be practicing at the regular times this coming week. Check back here or on the website after 3:45pm on practice days to see if practice been cancelled due to rain. If you hear this message after 3:45pm practice is NOT cancelled. Saturday the 26th is Time Trials. This practice is run as a mini meet. IT IS IMPORTANT TO ATTEND THIS PRACTICE. If you have any questions please leave a message or visit www.valleyraiders.5u.com. And don't forget to wear your sweats!
March 18th, 2005
Hi you’ve reached the Valley Raider Hotline. This message is being updated at 9:45am on Friday, March 18th. Due to the impending rain storm, if you are hearing this message after 7:45am on Saturday morning practice from 9-11am is not cancelled. Practice continues at the regular times all next week. If you need more information about signing up for track please leave a message or visit www.valleyraiders.5u.com. Remember don't forget to wear your sweats!
March 17th, 2005
Hi you’ve reached the Valley Raider Hotline. This message is being updated at 3:25pm on Thursday, March 17th. Due to a high school track meet, tonight's practice will take place directly north of the track stadium, on the soccer fields. Practice will most likely end early. Please check back after 11:00pm for an updated message. Don't forget your sweats.
March 13th, 2005
Hi you’ve reached the Valley Raider Hotline. This message is being updated at 4:15pm on Sunday, March 13th. If you are interested in signing up for track please leave your name and number after the beep and come to the next practice. Practice continues on Monday and Wednesday at Birmingham HS at 5:20pm for Gremlins and Bantams and 5:50pm Midgets, Youth & Intermediates. Please enter through the south gate. Remember that the high school is still practicing and we need to stay out of their way. We don't want anyone getting hurt. If you have any questions leave them after the beep or visit www.valleyraiders.5u.com. And don’t forget to wear your sweats to practice.
March 10th, 2005
Hi you’ve reached the Valley Raider Hotline. This message is being updated at 3:00am on Thursday, March 10th. Practice and Sign-up's continue tonight at Birmingham HS at 5:50pm. Please bring a copy of your child's birth certificate or passport for us to keep if you are signing up. A Parent Meeting is scheduled for Saturday morning at practice. PLEASE show up at 8:45am. Practice is from 9-11am for everyone. For more info leave a message or visit www.valleyraiders.5u.com. And don’t forget to wear your sweats to practice.
March 4th, 2005
Hi you’ve reached the Valley Raider Hotline. This message is being updated at 7:15pm on Friday, March 4th. Tomorrow's practice has been cancelled due to rain. The Reseda HS track is made of dirt and will not dry by morning. Practice and Sign-up's continue on Monday and Wednesday at Birmingham HS at 5:20pm for Gremlins and Bantams and 5:50pm Midgets, Youth & Intermediates. For more info leave a message or visit www.valleyraiders.5u.com. And don’t forget to wear your sweats to practice.
March 3rd, 2005
Hi you’ve reached the Valley Raider Hotline. This message is being updated at 5am on Thursday, March 3. Congratulations to everyone for surveying last night's practice. Sign-ups for all ages groups will continue at practice tonight from 5:50 to 7:30pm at Birmingham HS. Practice tonight is for Midgets, Youth and Intermediates. Saturday's practice is at Reseda HS from 9 to 11am for all age groups. For more info leave a message or visit www.valleyraiders.5u.com. And don’t forget to wear your sweats to practice.
February 27th, 2005
Hi you’ve reached the Valley Raider Hotline. This message is being updated at 9am on Sunday, February 27. Sign-ups will continue at practice. Practice starts this Wednesday night rain or shine on the Birmingham High School track. 5:20 for the Gremlin and Bantams and 5:50 for the Midgets, Youth and Intermediates. You should all be receiving a 2005 Handbook and Calendar in your e-mail by early Monday. Please read the Handbook. For more info leave a message or visit www.valleyraiders.5u.com. And don’t forget to wear your sweats to practice.
February 6th, 2005
Hi you've reached the Valley Raider Hotline. This message is being updated on Sunday, Feb 6th at 7:00pm. We're looking forward to a great season ahead. Registration continues on Saturday 2/26 from 10am - 1pm rain or shine. Please come to Birmingham HS room 100, just next to the gym. The parking entrance is located on Victory Blvd just West of Balboa. You will need to have your child with you and a copy of their birth certificate or passport for us to hang on to. Cost is $110 for the first child, 110 for the second, 80 for the third. Included in your fee is the cost of all practices and meets, weekly ribbons for all events, pictures, meet uniform, practice shirt and sweat pants, and year end trophies and picnic. If you have any questions please clearly leave a message after the beep.
January 27th, 2005
Hi you’ve reached the Valley Raider hotline. This message is being updated on Monday, January 31st. The 2005 season is upon us and sign-ups start this Saturday at Birmingham HS. We will be in Room 100. Enter the parking lot on Victory Blvd. just west of Balboa. You will need to have your child with you and a copy of their birth certificate or passport for us to hang on to. Cost is $100 for the first child, 100 for the second, 75 for the third. Included in your fee is the cost of all practices and meets, weekly ribbons for all events, pictures, meet uniform, practice shirt and sweat pants, and year end trophies and picnic. If you have any questions please clearly leave a message after the beep.
Off Season Message (June thru December, 2004)
Hi. You’ve reached the Valley Raider Hotline. If you would like information about post-season please go to www.valleyunitedstriders.com. We are a non-profit, youth track and field team for children ages 5-15, which is staffed entirely by volunteers. Our season runs from the 1st of March thru the 1st weekend in June. Sign-ups are generally in late January and February, with a mailer or e-mailer being sent out in January. If you would like to be on our mailing list please clearly state your name, address, telephone number and e-mail address. Spell anything that may be difficult. Thanks.