HAMMER TIME IN THE MILE

Abby Laughlin wins the mile in 2014

 

BLAST FROM THE PAST

 CHANNEL 22 ATHLETES OF THE WEEK: PINKIE MAKES HIS TV DEBUT!

Ryan Walsh

EAST LONGMEADOW, Mass. (WWLP) - The East Longmeadow girls won the Western Mass indoor track title. The Spartans 4 x 400 relay team also qualified for the New England championships in a race they weren't even supposed to run. That relay team of Maya Rhinehart, Ali McMahon, Kayla Rybacki and Candace Kasper are the 22News athletes of the week.

 

The Spartans relay team set another school record at the New England Meet, finishing in 7th place.

 

Entire Interview available on 22 website OR Ladyspartan website.

MEET OF CHAMPIONS/PENTATHLON

Sadly, no girls made it to this meet. Funmi missed in the 55 by .01 seconds. Our 4 x 400 relay team also missed by .23.

TWO BOYS did advance: Charlie and Dominic. Let's wish them well.

Today at 2:30, we are meeting at Mount Holyoke ( 2:45 to 4).Those  that want to come, please let me know (413) 364-1168 (text me and leave me your name).  

I need to know who is truly interested in the Pentathlon. We may need to make travel plans if going.

We can still practice. Next week MONDAY and THURSDAY with Coach Morrissey.

If I do not hear from anyone, I shall assume folks are not going to the Pent. We have access to the long jump pit, as well as hurdles and high jump today.

Will also have to see when Coach Carr can meet for shot put throwing.

DEADLINE for the Pentathlon is Thursday! 

In the meantime, here is a 20 minute workout you all can do at your leisure a few times a week before the season starts.  I am certain Mr. Morrisey has some others you can try as well!

If we practice high jump at the school, will need folks to help set it up!

DILLY DILLY!

Erin Lavelle is making waves in College now at Sacred Heart!

https://sacredheartpioneers.com/news/2024/1/20/womens-track-and-field-lavelle-shows-out-at-william-sutherland-iii-invitational.aspx 

CLINIC INFORMATION

This is worth looking at , and you shall see some familiar faces. It's about 8 minutes.

Decide which event you are most interested in.

 

NEVER SAW THAT SHIRT BEFORE

 I had a great time at last night's banquet...might have been one of the best ever.

2008 called and wants that shirt back! 

What? 

Coach Budd NEVER takes pictures...

Julie Lemanski and EL Hall of Famer Lauren Litscher

 

ON TO STATES

 Here are the names of folks I see attending the State Sectionals tomorrow and having an early dismissal:

 

Nevaeh Afonso

Funmi Coates

Lauren Condike

Amelia Czudec

Abhy Davis

Emma Doyle

Samantha Edwards

Destinee Fox

Ashley Kahi

Maddy Lunsford

Jamaica Miller

Alisha Ramesh

Sanai Thompson

Julieann Voight

COACHES VS. CANCER LOGO

Here is the logo for Sunday (Coaches vs. Cancer)

JANUARY 14 MEETS

Here are he pros and cons for Saturday:

PROVIDENCE provides us an alternate location to run.

My daughter lives out there and might possibly come to watch us.

Meet offers 55 hurdles, 55 dash, 200 dash, 400 dash, 800 run, mile, 2 mile, 4 x 2, 4 x 4, 4 x 8 on track

Meet offers pole vault (7' start), long jump, high jump( 4'4" start) weight throw, shot put.

Providence meet, I cannot determine how long it will be, nor how long it will take to get there, we have a meet on Sunday following against Northampton and Putnam, and we might be short handed on Sunday.

I cannot determine how we shall be able to fund the meet ahead of time and might need to have everyone chip in or have boosters cover the cost. ($15 per athlete, $20 per relay). The school would eventually cover the costs, but it might be a challenge to get payment into Providence on time.

These are not events we have for the State qualifying in the sprints.

BOSTON meet has events that we can use going forward.

Saturday it offers the Hurdles (trials and finals) 1000, 600,300, 4 x 800, 4 x 200, 4 x 400.

300 is run in lanes like it would in the MIAA tournament.

In the field Girls shot put, an long jump, as well as high jump starting at 4' 9".

While we have no one that has actually reached that height yet, it does give our best jumper an opportunity to see what it shall be like at the State Sectionals where they shall start at either 4-9 or 4-11.

Funding for the event is easy as, Mr. Magee has already committed to the MSTCA...from an administration standpoint it really is simple and we won't have to be concerned about how we get in.

Boys will not long jump nor throw shot, but can on Sunday at our dual meet. Girls have a lot of throwers anyway.

55 dash is NOT available until Sunday, but we have a commitment to the league on Sunday. Many of you can try out the 300.

Mile and two mile are being held on Friday (along with pole vault, and triple jump).

We shall limit the number of events we go into on Saturday so that we can be at near full strength on Sunday. Rest is going to factor in as well. Fortunately, we have the afternoon meet on Sunday. I would plan on having limited practices during the following week, so you all can get caught up on things.

Do not feel inappropriate bringing your school work to the meet(s), as there shall be some down time. We have had folks do this in the past with great success. It's called multi-tasking.

GOING TO NEED FOLKS TO SIGN UP FOR EVENTS TODAY AND TOMORROW, as entries are due very soon.

Securing a bus either way is not an issue.

VACATION WEEK

ALUMNI  ALWAYS WELCOME

Monday December 26 - 8AM practice

Tuesday  December 27 - 8AM practice

Wednesday December 28 - 7:30 Departure for the Distance Classic.

All others can attend as 8AM practice that are not shot putters or distance runners

Thursday December 29 - 8AM practice

Friday December 30 - 7:30 Departure for the Free clinic at Reggie Lewis

Saturday December 31 - 8AM practice

Sunday January 1 - Off

THROWBACK TUESDAY

 There shall be no PVIAC/Western Mass meet this year, but this is the sort of spirit we need to have this year:

FORMER LADYSPARTANS

Two recent former East Longmeadow Western Mass Champions showed their stuff recently for Southern New Hampshire University.

 Ashley Corcoran won the conference's MVP award while winning four events, and Madison McMahon captured second in the high jump. Each having set school records!

MUST SEE TV

You all MUST see this 5 year old in the 400!

 

MONDAY'S PRACTICE

Monday's practice starts at 8:00AM.

We shall be in the Large Gym to warm up and in the small gym we shall have high jump set up ( is already out).

Coach Carr shall be arriving around 9:00AM for those that are trying out for the Pentathlon and working on teaching the shot put..

SCHOOL is CLOSED so we shall have to come in the front door. Once it is closed, it's CLOSED. Coach Carr can come in through the small gym door when he arrives and knocks on it.

Throwers can expect to stay until around 11.

VACATION WEEK PRACTICE SCHEDULE

 Friday 2/18 - 2:15 - 4:00

Saturday 2/19 - Off

Sunday 2/20 - Off

Monday 2/21 - 8am - 10am (throwers to 11)

Tuesday 2/22 - 8am - 10am (no access to the weight room) (throwers to 11)

Wednesday 2/23 - 8am - 10am (throwers to 11)

Thursday 2/24 - 8am - 10am (no access to the small gym)

Friday 2/25 - Off

Saturday 2/26 - Final prep for Pentathletes

Sunday 2/27 - Off

Monday 2/28 - 2:15 - 4:00pm

Tuessday - Pentathlon - TBA

D4 ENTRIES

 

MSTCA James Kalperis Indoor D4 Relays  registration for East Longmeadow (M) as of 01/18/22 20:20 PM

BOYS

Men's 4 x 200m  Relay Open:

    A: 1:45.0

Men's 1,600m Sprint Medley Open:

    A: 3:50

Men's Long Jump Open:

    Boys , East Longmeadow : 12.00m

Men's 4 x 50 Yard  Relay Open:

    A: 24.5

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MSTCA James Kalperis Indoor D4 Relays  registration for East Longmeadow (W) as of 01/18/22 20:22 PM

Women's 4 x 200m  Relay Open:

    A: 2:02.0

Women's 4 x 50 Yard  Shuttle Hurdle Open:

    A: 36.0

Women's 1,600m Sprint Medley Open:

    A: 5:10

Women's 4,000m Distance Medley Open:

    A: 16:00.0

Women's Long Jump Open:

    East Longmeadow, Girls: 36' 0"

Women's 4 x 50 Yard  Relay Open:

    A: 29.5

GIRLS

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RELAY TEAMS

3 by high jump

3 by long jump

3 by shot put

4 x 50

4 x 50 hurdles

4 x 200

4 x 400

4 x 800

distance medley:1200, 400, 800, 1600

sprint medley:  800, 200, 200, 400

A person can compete in up to 3 events

TEAMS MUST BE FORMED AND COMMITTED TO TUESDAY

ORDER OF EVENTS ON THE OVAL.

Field events first: 2 attempts in long jump, and only 6 total attempts in high jump

4 x 50 hurdles and 4 x 50 dash shall be on infield before high jump

4 x 800 Meter Relay: Sections on time, fastest section last. 

Sprint Medley Relay: Sections on time, fastest section last.* 

4 x 200 Meter Relay: Sections on time, fastest section last.* 

Distance Medley Relay: Sections on time, fastest section last. 

4 x 400 Meter Relay: Sections on time, fastest section last.*

SUNDAY INSTRUCTIONS

Bus leaves SUNDAY at 7:15 to go to Reggie Lewis.

NO PRACTICE ON SATURDAY

1) Dress warmly and even bring a blanket in case the bus is not as warm as we'd like it to be. Pillows are optional. 

2) If you bring food and drink, it can be consumed in the Hallways at the Reggie Lewis Center...ONLY WATER is allowed in the gym and arena.

3) VISITORS/SPECTATORS MUST bring PROOF of vaccination in or to come in. Athletes and Coaches are exempt from this.

4) Obviously when we arrive, we TAP THE PLAQUE in honor of Frank Dutille before we secure our spot in the arena

FRANK DUTILLE

5) Long Jump and Shot Put MUST check in at their venue to determine their flight.

6) Coaches shall get packets and they shall be handed out complete with competition numbers. Please wear the CORRECT number that corresponds to your name.

7) FIRST CALL for your event is LAST CALL! If you are involved in another field event, either have a teammate check in for you and get your lane and heat assignment/sticker or check out with the official in he field. YOU MUST check back in with the official as soon as possible. If your flight is finished before you return...you are done at that event for the day!

8) HELP EACH OTHER OUT!

9) Coach Carr should be in the shot put area, Coach Budd should be in the Long Jump area, Coach Besser and Coach Gorman will either be in the stands taking splits or somewhere in the arena.

10) If you are uncertain about anything, see one of the Coaches or ask an official.

11) NO SPIKES in the gym, but you can put them on when you are in the arena. REMOVE them when you go back to the gym.

There are a LOT of competitors, so do not "get lost" in the shuffle. YOU are just as important as anyone else there. This is a great opportunity to showcase what you have learned thus far.

LEARN and HAVE FUN!

GIRLS ENTRIES

Boucher, Julia 55m 9.09   200m 32.7   55m HH 12.67     Condike, Lauren 55m 9.8   55m HH 13.1     Czudek, Amelia 55m 8.5   200m 32.0     Davis, Abby 55m 8.4   400m 1:12.9     Edwards, Maddison 200m 30.8   55m HH 11.6     Edwards, Samantha 800m 2:55.1     Fox, Destinee 200m 30.1   LJ 13' 0"     Mara, Ellie 800m 3:10.2     Miller, Jamaica 200m 35.0   SP 20' 0"     O'Neill, Audrey 800m 3:05.0     O'Neill, Colleen 800m 3:07.1     Peteros, Caroline 55m 9.0   200m 33.1   LJ 11' 0"     Vaccaro, Brooke 800m 2:53.0   LJ 12' 0"     Violette, Ashley 200m 35.0   SP 17' 5"     Voight, Julieann 400m 1:11.1     Willman, Jasmin 400m 1:12.1   LJ 11' 7.5"

 

SPRINGFIELD

 SPRINGFIELD SCHOOLS CANCELLED DUE TO COLD TOMORROW.

It is possible that we could be closed or have an early dismissal.

WILL NEED TO KNOW WHICH EVENTS OR EVENTS YOU WANT TO RUN SUNDAY as deadline is tomorrow.

Contact me or Coach Carr and your team leaders!

EVENTS: long jump, shot put, 55 dash, 55 hurdles, 200, 400, 800 and co-ed 4 x 400 relay.

If you DO NOT let us know, you SHALL NOT be entered into the meet!

LAST CALL...I will not think for you!