Santa Clarita Track Club
Santa Clarita Track Club Newsletter
  October 28, 2013
 
 
 
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Storm Team,

 

Wow, what a finish to the season!!  Let me start by thanking all of the parents that were there to support the team all year and especially on the final meet.  The morning crew was great, we even had time to spare.  Also Concessions, warm-ups and taking everything down.  We really are an incredible team!!  I can't tell you how many people mentioned how smooth that meet went and how professional it was.  How cool is that.  Thanks to Alan and Elaine for their decades of experience to lead a great day!

 

Now on to the athletes, a very emphatic heck yes we can!  7 out of 8 race team top 3 finishes and 3 individual first place finishes!  And numerous amazing performances to shock the rest of the conference.  You guys really showed up and performed and I couldn't be more proud.  Congratulations on an incredible finish to a tough season.

 

Ok, on to post season.  This is very important, if your athlete is in the top 16 and you have a desire to continue on to the post season please email me.  We will be having a seeding meeting this Wednesday night and must know if you are in.  Even if you are in the top 8, please confirm, otherwise other runners higher in ranking will be given the opportunity to replace you.  I said top 16 because there is a chance we can run B teams and some might make it all the way to nationals.  Financially speaking, not only does that require your travel costs but also $40 for the Striders uniform.  We compete on the national level as Valley Striders not Storm.

 

We will continue to have practice at the same time and days at Central Park.  The difference is we will meet by the bathrooms.  Non-Postseason athletes can still attend practice but please understand we focus training specifically for continuing athletes. 

 

Finally, the awards banquet is Tuesday, November 5th at 6pm at the Santa Clarita Youth Complex above the Aquatic Center off Center Pointe Pkwy.  This is a great night to remember the season, give out awards and enjoy some good food.  Please remember the food provided for this event is for athletes and immediate family only. 

 

Ok, that was a lot for the final newsletter!  My email address is Jeremy.stepan@adageit.com.   Feel free to email me any questions and to confirm post-season.

Again, thanks for everything.  With almost 120 kids we really have continued to grow into an incredible team!

 

Coach Jeremy

 
Practice For The Week Of Oct 28 - Nov 2

All practices will be at Central Park for the remainder of the season.

 

Monday Oct 28 - Central Park

  

Tuesday Oct 29 - Central Park

 

Thursday Oct 31 - No Practice, Trick Or Treat

 

Saturday Nov 2 - Bouquet Canyon Invitational Meet @ Central Park

 
Our Eighth Cross Country Meet
Our eighth cross country meet is Saturday November 2, at Central Park
 
Athletes must compete in the complete uniform as issued by STORM, no soccer shorts or other shorts allowed.

 

The walk thru will be promptly at 8:15. Parents who are able can arrive early to help setup 6:30 am.

 

There is a $5.00 fee to run in this meet. See Elaine at Registration Table at the meet.

 
Post Season

At this time we will start our post season team. Please look at the rankings to see if your on the A-Team (top 8 athletes, or B-Team 9th - 16th place. If you are not interested in the post season please let Elaine know.

Those who are please fill out the attached form and bring to practice.  Click Here for Form 

 

Click here for the rankings.

 
Team Awards Banquet 
Our awards banquet will be on Tuesday November 5, 2013 at the Sports Complex at 6:00 pm. Please clear your calendars.
 
 
Bouquet Canyon Invitational
 There will be one final meet that all athletes are invited to attend on November 2, at Central park, it is the Bouquet Canyon Invitational Meet, there is a $5.00 fee to run, but the meet will be very fast with only a single 2k, 3k or 4k run depending on your age groups, all athletes will be combined into those age groups. Click Here for a flyer about the race.
 
GO STORM!


Alan Bingham     
Alan Bingham

Santa Clarita Track Club