Section 5AA Prelims

Below is the time schedule for tomorrows Section Meet at Hamline University.  Please note that there is road construction on Snelling Ave, so you may need to leave earlier.  Also know that you will need to park on the street and may need to walk a distance to get to the stadium.  There will only be 3 Field Events competed tomorrow, Discus, High Jump, and Long Jump, and no relays or the 1600m will be competed on Day 1.
There will also be an admission fee, and T-shirt sales.
Any questions, please let me know,
Thanks
Denny

Hamline University: 1536 Hewitt Ave, St. Paul, 55104. Go East on Hwy 10 to Snelling Ave South.  Follow Snelling Ave to Hamline University (pass the State Fair Grounds), and take a left onto Hewitt Ave. Track will be on the left at the Klas Center.

Section 5AA Track and Field Schedule

1st place in each heat plus the next fastest times to fill all lanes will advance in all running

events 400m or less and the hurdle events.

Boys 800m run and Girls 800m run 3 heats for each gender.

Top 3 in each heat plus the next fastest 3 times for a total of 12 runners to the finals

The 1600m and the 3200m will be run in 2 sections. The fast section will be run last. Both of our athletes in the 3200m will be in the 1st Section.

Day 1 May 31

Coaches meeting at 1:20 room 208

National Anthem at 1:50

2:00 p.m. field events start

2:30 p.m. girls 100m high hurdles semis 5 heats

2:45 p.m. boys 110m high hurdles semis 5 heats

3:00 p.m. girls 100m dash semis 5 heats

3:20 p.m. boys 100m dash semis 5 heats

3:40 p.m. girls 3200m run section 1

4:00 p.m. boys 3200m run section 1

4:20 p.m. girls 400m dash semis 5 heats

4:40 p.m. boys 400m dash semis 5 heats

5:00 p.m. girls 300m hurdles semis 5 heats

5:20 p.m. boys 300 m hurdles semis 5 heats

5:40 p.m. girls 800m run semis 3 heats

6:00 p.m. boys 800m run semis 3 heats

6:20 p.m. girls 200m dash semis 5 heats

6:35 p.m. boys 200m dash semis 5 heats

6:55 p.m. girls 3200m run section 2

7:15 p.m. boys 3200m run section 2

Day 1 awards will be given out at 1:00 p.m. Friday following national anthem.

Monday Practice/Friday Schedule Change

Just a reminder for the sprinters and distance runners that are competing this week, practice today, Monday, is going to be at 6:00pm at the track. Make sure you bring your spikes.

Second, found out that the start time for Friday's section finals had been moved up to 11:30am. Not sure why there was a move, but this is different than what was on our schedule, what we have done the past few years, and I was not aware of this change until they sent us all of the information last week.

One last thing, uniform turn in will be this coming Thursday after school for all athletes that are done for the season. Make sure your uniform is clean. For those that will still be competing, I will collect your uniform after you are done.  We will also do our team voting and a season survey after as well.

If there are any questions, please let me know,

Thanks,

Denny

Conference Results

Congratulations to all of the Girls that competed this week at the Northwest Suburban Conference Meet, as the Girls put together their best overall meet on the season and finished in a solid 5th out of 14 teams, only 20 points out of 1st, and hanging in for the conference title until the last event, and despite having our best race in the 4x400 on the year, it wasn't enough to gain.

Huge Congrats to Brielle Clarke, Kalley Harris, and Kalaina Verdick as they all were able to take Conference titles as well as earn All-Conference Honors.  All three had solid all-around weeks with Kalaina winning the Pole Vault, taking 4th in the 200m dash, 5th in the Long Jump and 9th in the Triple Jump, as Kalley Harris won the 300IM Hurdles and 3rd in the 100H Hurdles.  Brielle was a double winner, first winning the 100m dash and following it up with a win in the 200m dash, as well as finishing 3rd in the High Jump, and was named the Outstanding Track Athlete of the Meet.

All of our individual results are now posted on the right side of the blog and you are able to find the meet results above by clicking on Raceberryjam.com, and then looking in the Outdoor Track section and Results.

Next up will be the Section 5AA Meet next Wednesday and Friday at Hamline University.  The Girls will find out what they will be competing in tomorrow.

Also, the Distance and Sprinters will be practicing on Monday, Memorial Day, at 6:00pm to allow for everyone to enjoy the day.

If there are any questions, please let me know,
Thanks
Denny

Conference Prelim Results

Here is a link to the Results for yesterday's Prelims of the NWSC Conference Meet.  Some very big positives for many of the Girls and we were able to get some points that we were not "supposed" to get based off of seedings.  We also were able to get the Girls that were expected to be in the finals moving forward, thus giving us a chance to get some good points tomorrow at the Finals.  Are we expected or feeling we will get enough points to win, probably not, but we will do what we can, if the Girls continue to move forward like they did yesterday, anything is possible. So, we stay positive and see what we can do.
Below is the schedule for tomorrow, with the remaining Field Events starting at 2:30.  Also please remember that there is a fee to enter, $7 for adults, $5 for students.
Any questions, let me know,
Thanks
Denny

4X800 METER RELAY	Thursday 3:00 pm
100 METER HURDLES FINAL	Thursday 3:30 pm
100 METER DASH FINAL	Thursday 3:50 pm
4x200 METER RELAY	Thursday 4:05 pm
1600 METER RUN	Thursday 4:30 pm
4X100 METER RELAY	Thursday 5:00 pm
400 METER DASH FINAL	Thursday 5:30 pm
300 METER HURDLES FINAL	Thursday 5:50 pm
800 METER RUN FINAL	Thursday 6:10 pm
200 METER DASH FINAL	Thursday 6:30 pm
4X400 METER RELAY	Thursday 6:40 pm

Conference Prelims

Below is the schedule for Tuesday's Northwest Suburban Conference Prelims.  With the exception of the 3200m and the 3 Field Events being held, all of these events are prelims, with the top runners moving into the Finals on Thursday. 
Here is a link to the Heat Sheets for all of the events: Heat Sheets NWSC Prelims
One other thing of note is that there is an admission fee to enter, $7.00 for adults and $5.00 for students.
If there are any questions, let me know,
Thanks
Denny

Northwest Suburban Conference  Track and Field Championships

Running Events Schedule – Prelims – Tuesday May 23, 2017

 

3200 meters Boys                               3:00                 Slow Heat

3200 meters Boys                               3:15                 Fast Heat

100 meter Hurdles                              3:35                 5 Heats          Field Events: Check in 2:15 pm

110 meter Hurdles                              3:55                 5 Heats                                    Start: 2:30 pm

100 meter Girls                                   4:10                 5 Heats                                    Weigh Implements: 1:45 pm

100 meter Boy                                    4:20                 5 Heats            Girls:  High Jump,  Discus, Long Jump

400 meter Girls                                   4:35                 5 Heats            Boys: Pole Vault, Shot Put, Triple Jump

400 meter Boys                                   4:50                 5 Heats

300 meter Hurdles Girls                      5:10                 5 Heats

300 meter Hurdles Boys                     5:30                 5 Heats

800 meter Girls                                   5:50                 3 Heats

800 meter Boys                                   6:05                 3 Heats

200 meter Girls                                   6:20                 5 Heats

200 meter Boys                                   6:35                 5 Heats

3200 meter Girls                                 6:50                 Slow Heat

3200 meter Girls                                 7:05                 Fast Heat

 

·         Presentation of winners and awards determined on Tuesday, will be made Thursday at 3:30pm

Cambridge JV

So here is the basics for the JV Meet that we added for tomorrow, Monday, at Cambridge.  The meet will begin at 4:00, with our bus leaving at 2:30, thus the athletes will get out at 2:10.

What we are thinking with this meet, is that it is an open meet for our JV athletes, meaning, those that want to get another race in, or another attempt at a field event, will get that chance.  If there are those that are a bit worn out, or have lots of school work or other events (band/choir concerts), then they are allowed to shut down.  It is something that happens, and for those that are new to Varsity sports sometimes get a bit worn down, so we are not going to stress over it.

Here are the basic directions:
Go East on Main Street to Hwy 65 and go North to Cambridge.  Once to Cambridge, exit onto 1st Ave and take a left.  Go through town and take a right onto Cypress St. N, and take a right.  School and track will be at the end of Cypress St.

If there are any questions, please let me know,
Thanks,
Denny

Banquet Info

Good Morning,
As we are getting to the end of the season, it is time to make sure we are aware of the end of season banquet and the opportunity to recognize the effort that everyone that was apart of our team put in this year.  You will find below the information that is needed, including what everyone is to bring, as this is a potluck affair.  The captains would like this to be a more formal affair, so please dress accordingly.
If there are any changes to the date, time, or location, I will let you know as soon as possible.
Any questions, please let me know,
Thanks,
Denny

2017 Girls Track and Field
End of Season Banquet

When: June 12, 2017, 6:00pm

Where: Coon Rapids High School Cafeteria

This will be a formal gathering to look back, reflect, and celebrate the 2017 Season.  We are planning a Pot Luck dinner this year.  Below is what each class is to bring.  We have 86 girls on the team, their families, plus 7 coaches and their families, so please plan accordingly.  Plates, silverware, cups, etc. will be provided.

Seniors: Beverages

Juniors: Desserts

Sophomores: Salads/Appetizers

Freshmen & Under: Entrees

Being this is a formal gathering; the athletes should be dressed in more formal attire.

If there are any questions, please contact Denny.

Thanks,
Coach Green and the
2017 Captains

 

JV Conference

everything is good to go for today's JV Conference Meet at Elk River. First race will be at 3:45 and the meet should move pretty quickly. Weather should not be an issue, just 20 some degrees cooler than Tuesday's meet!

One other item that came up yesterday is that we were asked to go to a JV Meet on Monday in Cambridge. I do not currently have all of the details right now, but we did accept the invite, thus our JV athletes will get one more meet in this season. Once more is known, I will send out that info on the blog and email.

If there are any questions, please let me know,
Thanks,
Denny

Armstrong Tri Results

Our individual results are now posted.  There were no overall meet results, but based on what we saw, we had would have placed well in many events.  There were a few events that we struggled, much of that to do with the heat and really the first time this year that we had some very uncomfortable weather.  But, we did have some very solid performances as well, showing us that we are moving in the right direction for the end of the season.

Next up is the JV Conference Meet on Thursday at Elk River.  This will be a meet that final decisions for the Conference Meet are made, as well as who we might look at for the Section Meet.  It's all one final chance for many of the girls to set season or personal records in their event(s).  It's always a good meet for the JV Girls to end their season, so we are hoping for more positives this year!

Any questions on anything, please let me know,
Thanks,
Denny

Armstrong Tri. vs. Blaine

Everything is still a go for today's meet at Armstrong vs Blaine.  If there are any changes, due to the weather, I will let you know as soon as I can.  Meet time is 3:45.

But it is a regularly scheduled meet, with open number of athletes in each event, meaning we can run as many as we want.

Here are the directions:
Armstrong High School: 10635 36^th Ave North, Plymouth, MN 55441. Go East on Hwy 10 to Hwy 610 West until you get to Hwy 169 South. Go South to 36th Ave North, and take a right.  School will be on the left about ½ mile from Hwy 169.

If you have any questions, let me know,
Thanks,
Denny

Monday Team Dinner

This is just a reminder that we will be having a team dinner after practice on Monday at 5:00pm. We are planning to have the dinner in the cafeteria, but may be moved to the mezzanine.

If there are any questions, please let me know,

Thanks,

Denny

JV True Team Results/Team Dinner

Our individual results from last nights JV True Team Meet are now posted.  There were no team results involved with the meet.  Besides that fact, the girls that participated yesterday performed very well and there were many personal bests in many of the events.  It is a positive for the athletes and us as coaches and shows the athletes that the work that they have put in is showing a difference in their performances.  The JV girls will have two more meets left, next Tuesday and Thursday, with some of them still having an opportunity to compete on the Varsity team at Conference and/or Section Meets that will follow.  With this, we do encourage the girls that are on JV to continue to practice, one to show that they want to continue to get better, but also possibly fill a position if there is an injury or other unforeseen instance.

Next, the captains and I were able to put together a team dinner on Monday after practice, at 5:00, in the high school cafeteria.  We are having it catered by Noodles and Company, and the athletes will not have to pay.  This is an opportunity for all of the track and field athletes to get together, relax, and get ready for the last meet for the whole team, Tuesday's Armstrong Tri.  There is no set time that they have to stay to, and we know that there is a concert on Monday evening as well, so when someone needs to leave, they are fine to do so.  If you have any questions in regards to this, please let me know.

Thanks,
Denny

True Team Section Results

Results from tonight's True Team Section Meet are now posted on the right side of the blog.  Overall meet results will be posted soon.

But it was an up and down night for the Girls tonight.  We finished in 6th out of 9 teams, but we were less than 40 points out of 3rd place, and with us missing a few athletes and having to put a few athletes into some new positions, and for us to be in the position that we were, it gives us much to look forward to and work for, as we are building towards the end of the season.  We did have a few areas of struggle as well, which is where we might have lost some points that we usually get, but many others stepped and regained those points.  So, we did what we could knowing it would be tough to be in the top 2, and competed for a top 3 spot and came up a bit short.

Thanks for all of those that came out to watch and support.  Next up is a JV Meet on Thursday at Anoka.  It is mentioned as a True Team Meet, but it is an open meet for the JV athletes. 

Any questions, please let me know,
Thanks
Denny

Section True Team Meet

The True Team Section meet at Elk River will be on Tueday. 
There will be a spectator fee: $6.00 adults and $4.00 for students. Spectators
should enter between the tennis courts.  The meet will be starting at 3:45, with Boys Pole Vault starting at Noon.  With 9 teams, the meet will run longer, so getting home will probably be closer to 9:00, so long as there are no weather delays.
This meet is a little different than the others.  Every individual and relay will receive points, so long as they finish their race or get a qualifying height or distance.  With 9 teams and each team getting 3 individuals per event, first place will get 27 points, 27th place will get 1 point.  For relays first place will get 36 point (9 team x 4 individuals per team), 2nd place 32 on down to 4 points for 9th place. The team that has the most points at the end of the meet will qualify for the True Team State Meet. Individuals will not qualify for that State Meet.
The Girls will find out at practice on Monday if they will be competing or have practice.  There will be a couple of events that will be decided at practice itself due to injuries and open spots.  Any Girl that does not compete on Tuesday will be competing on Thursday at Anoka.
If there are any questions, please let me know,
Thanks
Denny

Coon Rapids JV Results

Results from today's JV Meet vs. Blaine are now posted on the right side of the blog.  Some big positives for our JV athletes, with many improvements, as the girls had the opportunity to compete in some of the best weather of the season so far. 

There were no overall meet results, so it is hard to say where the team would have placed.  But, we were looking for improvements and positives as we get closer to the bigger meets and the end of the season, hoping that the girls are able to have their bests at that time.

Next up will be the True Team Section meet for the Varsity team on Tuesday at Elk River.  We will be allowed to have 3 athletes per event and one relay team. We as coaches will be deciding the team by Monday.  Those that do not compete will be competing on Thursday at Anoka.

Thanks and any questions, let me know,
Denny

Coon Rapids JV Dual

Here is a rough estimate of when each event is tomorrow for our JV Dual vs. Blaine.  If possible, we will try to keep rolling along in order to get the meet done in a timely fashion.  Also, please remember that we expect the girls to stay for the whole meet to show support for all of their teammates.  If you are needing have your athlete leave early, please let me know before hand.
Thanks
Denny

Order of Events

 

Track Events – Start at 3:45                           

              - First Call 15 mins before race

              - Second Call 10 mins before race

              - Last Call 5 mins before race

                    

3:45             4x800m Relay

4:00             100m/110m Hurdles                     

4:15             100m Dash                             

4:40              4 x 200m Relay                      

4:50              1600m Run                            

5:00              4 x 100m Relay                      

5:10              400m Dash

5:20             300m Hurdles

5:30              800m Run

5:40              200m Dash

6:00              3200m Run

6:20              4x400m Relay

 

Field Events – Start 3:45

-        First Call at 3:30

-        Second Call at 3:45

-        Last Call at 4:30

Long Jump

Triple Jump

High Jump

Pole Vault

Shot Put (Girls first)

Discus  (Boys first)

 

Blaine Invite Results

Results from last nights Blaine Invite are now posted on the side of the blog and if you would like to look at the overall meet results, you can find them at the following link Blaine Invite or click above on Prime Time Timing, click into results and look for Blaine Invite.

But a much improved meet for the Girls.  We finished in 3rd out of 6 teams, fairly close on 2nd place, with the girls running some of the fastest times on the season in many of the running events.  We still are working to get to our top level and to give the girls the best opportunity to have their best performances as we move through the month and really hit it hard in the last races of the season!

Next up is the Coon Rapids JV vs. Blaine on Thursday, starting at 3:45 at CRHS.  There will not be any team scores for this meet, just more of an opportunity for both teams JV athletes.  The girls will be expected to stay for the whole meet, and if they are to leave, parents/athletes must check out with myself so we as a coaching staff know who is still around.  In the past couple of meets, we have had a few leave without any notification, and we have had to check with other athletes to see if we were missing someone or if they have gone home with a parent.

Thanks and if there are any questions, please let me know,
Denny

Blaine Invite

Here is the schedule for the Blaine Invite today.  This is a Varsity only meet, so the girls have been notified who is competing and who will not.  For those not competing today, practice is at normal time, and they are expected to be there.  Some of them still have an opportunity to be on Varsity this season, so we want to see who wants to get a spot on Varsity.
If there are any questions, please let me know,
Thanks
Denny

Field Events
3:30 - High Jump, Discus, Long/Triple Jump
- Shot Put and Pole Vault will follow the Boys once they are completed
Running Events (Running time Girls then Boys)

3:45 4 x 800 meter relay

4:00 110-Meter High Hurdles

4:25 100-Meter Dash

4:45 4 x 200 meter relay (red, red, yellow exchanges)

4:55 1600 meter run

5:15 4 x 100 meter relay (yellow exchanges)

5:25 400-meter dash

5:45 300 I.M. Hurdles

6:05 800 meter run

6:25 200 meter run

6:45 3200 meter run

7:15 4 x 400 meter relay