TO: EVERYONE
FROM: MR. MAGEE and MR. PAGE
Come to practice after school to clear fields for graduation and organize container/closet
Bring forms for community service to Coaches to sign off on.
TURN IN WHITE JERSEYS to AD's office in Track and Field mailbox. with name in plastic bag.
Final banquet information will also be revealed.
SUMMER CAMPS AND WEIGHT TRAINING SCHEDULE OFFERED.
Those competing at State Meet of Champions can still practice.
Thank you
April 13, 2024.
We would like to go to this meet, but unlike the MSTCA events, it is easier if everyone provides their own entry fee.
$ 8.00 per event and $16 per relay ( that is 4.00 per person on the relay.
Here are the events
RUNNING:
100 hurdles (trials and finals)
100 dash (trials and finals)
1600 (mile)
4 x 100 relay
400
300 hurdles
200
3200 (two mile)
4 x 400 relay
FIELD:
High Jump (starting height 3' 6")
Pole Vault (starting height 5' 0")
Long Jump
Triple Jump
Shot Put
Discus
Javelin
We shall discuss who wishes to go and which events they want to participate in next week. This shall be especially difficult for new people, but we should have two meets under our belt before we compete.
There is a $5 fee for spectators.
9th GRADERS
Sophie Bouchard
Karissa Coppolo
Jessica DiMichele
Grace Gile
Bella Gracien
Jessica Kane
McKayla Negron Maturo
Ellery Pelletier
Lindsey Rivers
Chloe Roumeliotis
We have more than enough to run in the Bill Kane meet as well as the Freshman meet in Deerfield.
Here is the bird i would like to use for the Spartan Invitational. Substitute the Earth Wind and Fire lettering with SPARTAN INVITATIONAL.
Replace the ball on top of the head for our Spartan Helmet. Red shirt..
Bus leaves at 2:00 to Northampton High School.
Meet starts at 3:30.
Apparently the timer will not arrive until 4:30.
SO: High jump and Shot put shall be first. I would like to do high first and then go to shot which is on the other side of the facility, unless Coach Carr can be there earlier.
High Jump plan: do warm-up drills. Get our marks. REMEMBER to keep your behind OUT of the tub.
You get 6 attempts total ( but I hear they shall give you 3 attempts at your last height).
It they go to hurdles, then you can hurdle and throw shot afterwards. Heats are random in the running events.
Do hurdle drills with Coach Gorman
Final event is the 200 meter dash. use blocks if you know how.
First 40 meters GET OUT THERE!
From 40 meters to the passing zone's first triangle...work the turn.
From the first triangle to the finish line..GET TALL and PUSH!
Lean at the finish line the way I have taught you.
DAY 2 (Tuesday): BRITTANY HRDLICKA can help us with the javelin. I shall bring turbos so we can work on crossovers and penultimates on Monday.
I shall be at the Long Jump to help with marks, but WE ALL must help one another with marks!
Emily Baker should have ALL of your distances.
800 meters.
My suggestion is that you run the first 200 easy and try to run the 2nd 200 just a wee bit harder...THEN
try to pick up the pace a bit and FINISH STRONG.
Here is an example of a 3:00 minute 800
1:32 400 followed by a 1:28 400 (:46, :46, :44, :44)
Each event has a point value based upon performance.
Here is a link to scoring:
http://legacy.usatf.org/statistics/calculators/combinedEventsScoring/
Here is a link that converts feet to metric ( for field events)
Play round with this if you are setting goals for yourself.
WHITE TEAM: Afonso, Fox, Jarzabski
GREY TEAM: Voight, Baker, Rushford
WEAR SPARTAN INVITATIONAL SHIRTS AS WELL
Heptathlon
Have determined 3 person teams. Will reveal tomorrow at 8AM Practice.
Have to enter names by 11:59 tonight.
FINAL CALL!
Here is the training and information regarding the Heptathlon (subject co change)
WEDNESDAY: Last Day for Diane the trainer before her surgery...wish her well!
Pick up shirts or shorts if I owe you them
Shot Put with Coach Carr 1:50 - 2:40 ( meet in small gym)
(weather permitting) High Jump 3:00 - 4:00 outside or 30 minute run on course or bike
THURSDAY FULL TEAM MEETING PRIOR TO BANQUET
(if did not do high jump on Wednesday): High Jump and Hurdles 2:00 - 3:30
200 meter time trial
FRIDAY: Possibly Javelin. Otherwise Long Jump and review of events/bus schedule etc. Then timed 800. Pick teams and uniform colors
SATURDAY: Distance run on own, or hurdles if Coach Gorman is available.
SUNDAY: repeat 200's at 800 pace?
MONDAY: Leave for Northampton
TUESDAY: Leave for Northampton
WEDNESDAY: Banquet
Thursday - Early dismissal for team members 12:30
Bus leaves 12:45
NEED:
Bring RED uniform, but shall have Steel Grey to change into!
Discus for each thrower
Poles for each vaulter
No blocks necessary
BRING YOUR OWN REFRESHMENT - there is NO Concession Stand!!!
Text Coach Budd your Subway grinder order tonight! ( Name/type of grinder & what's added...type of roll)
( 413) 364-1168
I shall get ice from trainer for our cooler to store bottles
Good NIGHT's rest! Turn off electronic devices.
Have a good breakfast! We have a limo, so should be a calm trip.
FOCUS ON HAVING SUCCESS!
Ramesh, Kahi, Czudek, Baker, Davis, Fox...and Coaches going
I wanted to wait until I had adequate time to absorb all that happened Friday before I spoke either way about our performances.
I was also VERY TIRED on Friday, and took Saturday to rest and to give you all some time to spend with friends and family...I just wanted SLEEP!
I had previously stated that if we came within the top 5, I would be pleased. Well, we finished 6th, but for THIS team this is our first real foray into a meaningful championship with really great competition. You ALL have served the team as well as the school and community well.
What I SAW was an ENTIRE team cheering on their teammates at EVRY TURN. From the lineup at the long jump runway to the relays at the end.
There was NO LET UP in enthusiasm! I have never had a team with such spirit, and motivation as this one!
I won't reveal the winner of the Rhea Foster Team Spirit Award, but there were no less than NINE names nominated (that is the ONLY spoiler alert you will get from ME). I KNOW why the names selected were chosen and I THINK there are a WHOLE LOT MORE that could have been.
The spirit of Track and Field is indeed an individual thing, but THIS SQUAD has put the emphasis on team and may have even EXCEEDED some of the traditions that I have been a part of for the past 23 years here.
You ALL make our teachers proud and our administration proud, you make all of your parents proud, our coaching staff, but MOST IMPORTANTLY, you ALL MAKE ME PROUD!
I have told every and anyone that would listen to me (and I can be LOUD as you know), that this season has been a terrific experience.
We have wonderful leaders and folks that are not officially leaders taking the helm when necessary.
I have to really think when I try to figure out a team that has worked so well together.
NOT OVER YET!
Practice Monday regardless of weather. Inside if we must be, but a discussion on the post season for ALL!
Heptathlon is June 6 and 7. This team deserves to go. State Sectional on Thursday and Saturday. I have entered all that I think should make it.
I know there may be a few changes, but we won't lose our momentum!
My high school coach always had an expression when he was especially pleased. I have not used it since 2003, but I think it's appropriate now(don't ask me what it means because it is similar to the "Horse being blind and loading up the wagon"):
HI-GO!
Here is an idea what the Spartan invitational shirts shall look like.
This year we are honoring Frank Dutille and Ken Caouette
Here is a listing of folks that have signed up so fr
Girls Outdoor Track | Julia | Boucher | 11 |
Girls Outdoor Track | Abigael | Davis | 11 |
Girls Outdoor Track | Destinee | Fox | 10 |
Girls Outdoor Track | Ava | Gile | 9 |
Girls Outdoor Track | Molly | Haller | 11 |
Girls Outdoor Track | Brittney | Hrdlicka | 10 |
Girls Outdoor Track | Ella | Jarzabski | 10 |
Girls Outdoor Track | Sage | Lu | 9 |
Girls Outdoor Track | Rebecca | Manna | 12 |
Girls Outdoor Track | Audrey | O'Neill | 10 |
Girls Outdoor Track | Emerson | Pelletier | 10 |
Girls Outdoor Track | Jillian | Stevens | 9 |
Girls Outdoor Track | Maggie | Stevens | 10 |
Girls Outdoor Track | Emma | Stevens | 10 |
Girls Outdoor Track | Brooke | Vaccaro | 12 |
Girls Outdoor Track | Hannah | Willetts | 10 |
Athing Mu, a 19 year old from Trenton, New Jersey wins the 800 meter run in an American Record time at the Tokyo Olympics.
WATCH her form and how she utilizes her legs. Watch her arms and how she extends them with perfect form.
Pole Vault clinics are held every Wednesday at Minnechaug from 5 to 8. All levels of competitors are welcome.
MUST join USA Track and Field for $25 for insurance. but can go and observe. Amelia has already joined.
These sessions are sanctioned by Patriot Pole Vault - the group that put on the preseason clinic back in April. CONTACT: jweberpv@gmail.com for further details.
