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5/7/2025
May 19 | Division 1 and State Qualifier Banquet
Congratulations to all of the athletes who qualified for the Division 1 State meet! We are looking forward to seeing who also qualifies for the AZ State Meet. Let's celebrate these accomplishments together.
Day: Monday, May 19
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Foothills Club West Community Center | 16414 S 14th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85045
Cost: Free of charge for qualifying athletes, coaches, and family members
Limit: 2 guests per athlete
A light dinner will be catered.
Please RSVP by Thursday, May 15 https://2025-division-and-state-qualifier-banquet.cheddarup.com
4/28/2025
All Team Picnic next week! All families invited!
Please join us for an end of season picnic to celebrate another great season. Not only will the Coaches speak to successes of the season, but our Senior athletes will be recognized.
Monday, May 5, 6:30-8:30 PM | Desert Vista Courtyard
Please RSVP by 10am Friday, May 2 for all in your party (including athletes who are free) so we have an accurate count for food.
RSVP link: https://2025-all-team-picnic.cheddarup.com
Cost: Event is free for all .
Cost of optional picnic meal: $8 for family members
No charge for food for athletes and coaches (but we still need RSVPs for athletes and coaches too, for accuracy).
Meal includes Jimmy John's 6 inch sandwich, chips, cookie, and drink.
Phoenix Phreeze will provide treats at no cost to all coaches, athletes & their families, compliments of the Track & Field Booster Board.
Bring chairs and blankets and lawn games if you would like.
Families with Senior athletes will have tables set up, but all other families can spread out in the courtyard.
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4/23/2025
We need volunteers for Last Chance / Underclassmen Showcase on 4/30
Please help make the final home meet a success. You have all been amazing this season and we hope you will help one more time! Please sign up at the following link: https://lastchancevolunteers.cheddarup.com
Gates open at 7am, with throws starting at 8:30, horizontal jumps starting at 9 and running starting at 11.
Note that this is a school day so the student lot will not be available until after 3pm. Parking will be available at the Park and Ride at 40th St and the 202. Shuttles will run from 7am-12pm and 2-4pm.
The set up crew should still be able to park in the lot for set up but will then need to move their cars, as the coaches have asked for a 6am set up time.
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4/23/2025
Save the Dates!
Please update your calendars to include the following:
All Team Picnic | Monday, May 5, 6:30-8:30 PM | Desert Vista Courtyard
State Qualifier Banquet | Monday, May 19 | Location and time TBD
We will be sharing a Cheddar Up sign up so you can RSVP for the All Team Picnic soon.
Once state qualifiers are announced, we will provide more details.
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4/17/2025
Reminder! Parent/Booster Meeting Tonight: Thursday, April 17 | 6 PM | Cafeteria
All families are welcome. Our main focus will be preparing for the End of Season Picnic and the State Qualifier Banquet. Anyone who is interested in helping with these events should please attend.
4/11/2025
Volunteers Needed | Desert Sunrise Dual Meet | Wednesday, April 16 | 2:30-5:30 PM
Please come help us make our dual meet a success. There are many more positions needed than for our invitationals, including a need for many timers! The meet begins at 3, with an approximate end time of 5:30. Volunteers can arrive about 2:30.
Sign up here: https://desertsunrisedual-volunteers-copy.cheddarup.com
4/9/2025
Next Parent/Booster Meeting: Thursday, April 17 | 6 PM | Cafeteria
We will have our next meeting next Thursday and all families are welcome. Our main focus will be preparing for the End of Season Picnic and the State Qualifier Banquet. Anyone who is interested in helping with these events should please attend.
4/9/2025
Thank you, Becky Matthews Volunteers!
Thank you again to all of the families who contributed time, money, and energy to making the meet a success. We appreciate you!
4/4/2025
Becky Matthews Volunteer Update
Update: If you have signed up for a slot tomorrow, the front gate will have your name and you do NOT need to pay to get in. Tell them you are a volunteer and your name should be on the list. Spread the word if friends are volunteering with you, please.
3/31/25
Volunteer Sign-ups Ready for Becky Matthews
We will need many volunteers this Saturday, April 5 to help make our next home meet a success. Please sign up for a slot or two or even consider being a floater volunteer and going where you are needed for an hour or two.
Use the CheddarUp link to sign up here: https://bmatthews-invitational-volunteers-copy.cheddarup.com
Questions? Email dvtrackandfieldtreasurer@gmail.com or come to the concession stand at the meet.
Parent Volunteers Needed! Watch Now!
3/27/25
Booster Meeting Tonight! | Thursday, March 27 | 6 PM | Cafeteria
We look forward to seeing you this evening. Please also consider bringing Fry's gift cards tonight, in any denomination, so we can help defray the cost of snacks for athletes and coaches at away meets.
The meeting agenda is as follows:
Boosters
Vote on Budget
Expenses / Booster Dues
Snap Raise Fundraiser
Representative attending practices on April 1
Many volunteers will be needed for the next home meet, Becky Matthews on April 5
Cheddar Up Sign-ups coming soon (as soon as the meet schedule is ready)
We will need more adults for pole vault
Consider being a floater volunteer and going where you might be needed for an hour or two
Venue ideas for State Qualifier Banquet
Booster needs for Arcadia and Tiger Invitationals
Questions?
Coaches
Arcadia and Tiger Invitationals Information and Logistics
Credit Card payments can be collected here: https://california-trip-36518.cheddarup.com
Fees can also be paid via cash, check, money order or via Zelle (dvtrackandfieldtreasurer@gmail.com).
Questions?
3/25/25
Fry's Gift Cards needed and Booster Meeting Thursday, March 27 6 PM
We need Fry's gift cards so the Boosters can purchase sandwiches and other snacks for the athletes and coaches at the two meets this weekend. Gift cards can be turned into coaches at practice OR even better: Bring them to the Booster meeting on Thursday, March 27 at 6 PM in the cafeteria. The meeting will cover the upcoming meets in California (April 11-12), needs for our next home meet (Becky Matthews on April 5), as well as needs for more fundraising and sponsorships.
3/19/25
Fry's Gift Cards for Chandler Rotary
Please consider donating $20 Fry's gift cards so the Boosters can purchase sandwiches and other snacks for the athletes and coaches at the Chandler Rotary meet this weekend. Gift cards can be turned into coaches at practice. Thank you!
3/19/25
Board Meeting Dates - All Families Invited
We will be holding meetings, for all interested in attending, on the following dates/times:
March 27, 6PM Cafeteria
Arcadia/Tiger Invitational logistics and needs
End of Season Picnic and State Qualifier Banquet - Venue ideas needed
Volunteer needs for Becky Matthews, home meet on April 5
Fundraising and Sponsorship needs
April 17, 6PM Cafeteria
May 1, 6PM Cafeteria
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3/12/25
Call for venue contacts
We are looking for venues for the State Qualifier Banquet
Do any of our families have contacts or affiliations with any restaurants or group meeting venues that we might be able to leverage for the end of year banquet for all of our state qualifiers? Venues would need the coaches final approval, but if you could put us in the direction of an establishment that could be a good fit, please reach out to: dvtrackandfieldtreasurer@gmail.com
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3/8/25
Thank you, Volunteers!
Thank you, Thunder Invitational Volunteers
On behalf of the Boosters and coaches, thank you very much to everyone who contributed time and energy to the Thunder Invitational last week. Your commitment and presence helped the meet run more smoothly and allowed coaches and athletes to focus on competing.
Our next home meet will be Becky Matthews on Saturday, April 5. Be on the lookout for sign-ups soon. We will likely need the same positions filled with the potential for some changes or additions.
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2/21/25
Call for Volunteers
2025 Thunder Invitational volunteers are needed
We are hosting the annual Thunder Invitational next Friday, Feb 28.
We need all families to contribute time this year so our meets can run smoothly and so coaches and athletes can focus on competing. Please sign up for a shift or two at the link below.
2025 Thunder Invite Volunteer Sign-Up Link: https://thunder-invitational-volunteers.cheddarup.com
Reach out if you have any questions to: dvtrackandfieldtreasurer@gmail.com
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2/21/25
Reminder for Goodwill Fundraiser TOMORROW
Goodwill Fundraiser February 22
This fundraiser has been a great source of income for the team. Do your spring cleaning a little early and drop off as much as you can to help make this season even better!
Goodwill Donation Drive
Saturday, February 22, 2025
10am - 2pm
Goodwill retail store located at Store # 153/
15633 S 32nd St, Phoenix, AZ 85048
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From 2/5/25 Meeting:
DESERT VISTA TRACK & FIELD
PARENT PACKET 2025
Practice Schedule Notes
Section Coaches will dictate practice schedules. Typically, 3:50pm - ~6:00 pm M/T/Th/F; Wednesday practices vary.
Spring Break: We will practice during Spring Break, No practices Thursday 3/13 - Saturday 3/15. Resume practices 3/17.
STAY CONNECTED
Parent Square: More info to follow
This team information page will have the latest team and schedule updates.
X/IG: @DVCCTF
Cheddar Up (Booster Sign-Ups & Payment):https://my.cheddarup.com/c/dv-t-f-fee/items?cart
We kindly request that athletes and parents with questions check the website and other communication avenues prior to contacting a coach or booster member.
REGISTRATION, FEE AND PAYMENT METHODS
Registration
Students must complete the athletic registration process using Register My Athlete. Your athlete must be cleared on RMA prior to practicing. Physicals are required if a current one is not on file.
Athletes must complete an online code of conduct form in order to get their uniform. The link located on the right side of the team website homepage under “Pre-Season Checklist”
Fee
We are requesting a $85 fee to support program expenses (meet entry fees, equipment, etc.) paid through the DV Track & Field Boosters. Upon payment, athletes will receive their Team Shirt.
Note: No athlete will be turned away due to financial hardship. Please email the treasurer (dvtrackandfieldtreasurer@gmail.com) with questions or concerns.
Ways to Pay **Add Athlete Name in memo field of payment **
Zelle: dvtrackandfieldtreasurer@gmail.com
Check: Payable to Desert Vista HS Track & Field Boosters.
Email dvtrackandfieldtreasurer@gmail.com to arrange delivery of the check.
CheddarUp / Credit Card (Booster Info, Sign-Ups & Payment): https://my.cheddarup.com/c/dv-t-f-fee/items?cart
SUPPORT YOUR ATHLETE
Spirit Wear
Athletes will receive a team t-shirt with their booster fee. Uniform top and bottom will also be issued, however, athletes will not be issued warm-ups. We suggest purchasing a warm-up set for your athlete to use during their time at Desert Vista.
Desert Vista spirit wear, Phoenix, AZ, Thunder | 1st Place Spiritwear
Purchase Warm Ups via Game One
Sole Sports Day at the Track:
Sole Sports (Tempe) offers our student-athletes a 20% discount on training shoes and spikes. They will bring out their track and field spike collection to DV on Friday Feb 21, beginning at 5pm. Athletes can purchase spikes, or parents can stop by to shop with their athletes.
SUPPORT THE PROGRAM
Tax Credit Donation
Please consider directing your annual Arizona Tax Credit towards Desert Vista Track and Field. Our program relies on tax credits to pay our large coaching staff.
The Arizona Tax Credit program, A.R.S.43-1089.01, allows any Arizona taxpayer to donate (up to $200 per individual or up to $400 for married couples) to a school of their choice in support of extracurricular activities and get their entire donation back in the form of a tax credit.
For more information and to download a tax credit donation form, visit www.tempeunion.org/Page/152. When filling out your form, please indicate “Desert Vista Track and Field” as your area of donation. Donations can also be paid at the DV Bookstore.
Volunteer for our Home Meets
We need YOU! Home meets cannot run without volunteers. If everyone pitches in, it can be manageable for all. Here are some details:
You will never miss watching your athlete compete. If you are signed-up to volunteer and your athlete is about to compete you can always step away to cheer on your athlete!
Volunteers are needed for helping with field events, concessions, and hospitality (invite only). Sign-up will be available through CheedarUp.
Concession and hospitality donation opportunities (Fry's gift cards, Gatorade, chips, etc.) are also posted.
Questions? Email dvtrackandfieldtreasurer@gmail.com
Join a Committee
End of season celebration, senior recognition, family picnic, hospitality at home meets, etc. Sound fun? They are! Please sign up on CheddarUp. We need all the help we can get.
Booster meetings are held at 6:00 PM once a month in the Faculty Dining/Thunder Room in the back of the cafeteria.
Support Fundraising Events
As one of the top programs in the state, it costs a lot of money to run our program. Every athlete and family needs to do their part to help the team. Fundraising events will be listed on the website calendar and promoted through all forms of communication listed above PLUS the Daily Bolt. Mark your calendar for these upcoming fundraising events and please remember to tell them you are there for DV Track & Field!
Fry's Community Rewards - Link your Fry's Card to “Desert Vista Track & Field Boosters”
Goodwill Donation Drive Saturday, February 22nd, 2025 from 10am - 2pm at the Goodwill retail store located at Store # 153/ 15633 S 32nd St, Phoenix, AZ 85048
More information to follow on:
Picture Day / Senior Banners
Meet Logistics (bus information, race times, etc.)
All Team Picnic (April)
Varsity Banquet (end of Season)
Joining Parent Square for Track and Field team communications
Sponsorship Info:
DESERT VISTA TRACK & FIELD
Sponsorship Form
Name: _______________________________________________________________
Email: ________________________________________________________________
Business Name: ________________________________________________________
Phone: ______________________ Website: _________________________________
● $250 Silver (1) 3x5 ft Banner, recognition at home meets, website, social media and parent/athlete communications (Choose location: Track, Throws, Jumps)
● $500 Gold (1) 4 X 6 Banner, recognition at home meets, website, social media and parent/athlete communications (Choose location: Track, Throws, Jumps)
● $750 Platinum (2) 4 X 6 Banners, recognition at home meets, website, social media and parent/athlete communications (Choose 2: Track, Throws, Jumps)
● $1000 Diamond (3) 4 X 6 Banners, recognition at home meets, website, social media and parent/athlete communications
● Customize Your Sponsorship or In-Kind Donation
**Please email your logo/banner artwork in EPS/JPG/Vector format or any questions to dvtrackandfieldtreasurer@gmail.com
Via Check: Mail this form and a check made out to:
Desert Vista Track & Field Booster Club
16440 S 32nd St, Phoenix, AZ 85048
Digitally: Email this form to dvtrackandfieldtreasurer@gmail.com with payment on https://dvtrack-field.cheddarup.com or
We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization
The Desert Vista Thunder Track & Field Booster Club is a 501c(3) organization governed by the IRS Tax ID Number 20-0685773.
All donations and sponsorships are tax deductible.
Questions? Contact dvtrackandfieldtreasurer@gmail.com
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