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Santa Clarita Track Club Newsletter
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Dear Storm Family,
So how was the first meet? I hope it was incredible for everyone! I missed you but, I read through the results and can't be more pleased with how the team did. Check this out, of 10 divisions we placed top 8 in all but one. And we have a strong representative in up and coming Jenna, who is right on the verge of cracking into that elite group. What does the top 8 mean? Allow me to explain the basics for a full understanding. It took me 3 years to fully understand this so if you are like me, you might want to keep a copy of this below.
- Top 8 ranking matters for post season qualifying.
- For post season, our conference makes an all-star team for each division of the top 8 runners.
- Top 8 automatically get invited, however there are times when athletes choose not to compete in post-season
- There are 2 qualifying races in November, both of which are posted on our site and unfortunately are on Sunday.
- The national USATF Junior Olympics are held in Albuquerque this year, easy drive or flight.
- The team and conference provide some funding assistance which usually is at least $300 per athlete.
- In order to race in the post season you must first compete in 3 races during the season
- Of the races you compete in, you must place an average of 1-8 to be considered for first team.
- Pay close attention to your position after this first race and realize the following
- If you are top 8, start thinking if you want to run post-season.
- If you were just outside top 8 realize the season has only begun and I see athletes every year drop big time between now and the end, and move up the rankings.
- Set your goals right now and let's see what happens.
What if you aren't in the top 8? Number one you want to improve every week. In cross-country that means place. So go after the next athletes in front of you. If you are a new runner keep putting in the hard work and allow your hard work to build for the future. If you want to become a top 8 runner, learn what they do, how they train, push yourself and you never know what you can accomplish. We also are looking for the most improved, the spirit award, and the top athlete so there is more to recognition then place. You are all awesome!!!
So, with 6 races left in the season, let's rock and roll. At this point you need to be racing every race with all you got. Some weeks we will go into the race a little tired and that is ok. Other weeks we'll back down a little to give you a fresher feel. For this week, we'll keep pushing with more speed and hill work as we setup to race our home course this Saturday. That's right we are hosting the invitational this week. Parents, please look for more information as to some help we will need for the race Saturday.
I wanted to highlight my experience last weekend and what it means for you up and coming storm kids. I was out of town in Seattle to be with Elijah and Saugus varsity cross-country runners racing in the annual Sundodger Invitational hosted by University of Washington. As I watched the races I was so proud of what Storm continues to produce. 5 of the 8 represented girls are past Storm athletes and 3 out of 8 boys. In the high school league it's safe to say 50% of the top 20 athletes are past Storm. The legacy is strong and it's up to you guys to continue it!!
I'm looking forward to being back this week! Come out ready to work!!
See you soon!
Coach Jeremy
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Jelly Beans,
Jolly Ranchers
We need
parents to
help with
the
distribution
of Jelly
Beans and
Jolly
Ranchers at
the end of
practice, if
you can
help, please
see Elaine.
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This Weeks
Practice Locations &
Times
Cross Country will
practice at the
following locations:
Monday -
West
Creek
Park
- at
6:00 -
7:15 pm
24247
Village
Circle
Valencia,
CA 91354
Tuesday
-
College
of the
Canyons
- at
6:00 -
7:15 pm
Near
Baseball
Diamonds
Behind
Track
Stadium
(purchase
day
parking
pass at
kiosk
for
$3.00,
COC does
issue
parking
tickets
from
time to
time.)
Thursday
-
Central
Park
- at
6:00 -
7:15 pm
Near
Basketball
Courts
Saturday
- Meet @
Santa
Clarita
Central
Park -
Setup at
6:30 am
- 8:00
am
Walk-Thru
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Race Results
The Results from the
meets are located on
our website on the
Cross Country Page.
From the main menu
click the cross
country link at the
top of the page.
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Lap-a-thon
Our Lap-a-thon was
held on Saturday
September 12 at
Central Park.
The Lap-a-thon is a
fund raising event
used to support our
program and our
national athletes.
The kids are
encouraged to seek
donations either of
2 ways a per lap
amount such as $3 or
$4 dollars per lap
or a flat donation
of $5 or $10. All
kids who raise at
least $40.00 will
receive a special
Lap-a-thon prize.
The kids will also
be entered into a
raffle on a 1 ticket
per dollar raised
and other prizes
will be awarded at
the end of season
banquet. (more
details on that
later).
If you missed
the lap-a-thon
run on Saturday,
you can still
raise funds per
the flat rate
receive the free
reward for the
$40.00 raised.
Op out fee is
$40.00
The deadline to turn
in funds will be Oct
1.
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CPK Fund Raiser
We will have our CPK
fundraiser on
Tuesday September
29, we will be
sending out a flyer
next week, this is
an all day event,
simply bring the
flyer with you to
CPK any time all
day, and they will
donate proceeds to
Storm Track Club.
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Sincerely,
Alan Bingham
Santa Clarita Track
Club
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