Friday, April 8, 2011
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Penn Relays reminder 2
Other reminders:
Girls can NOT run on boy's relays, and boys can NOT run on girl's relays.
Athletes who are eligible to run in the Junior age division may run as Seniors, however they may only participate in 1 relay. Therefore if you move an athlete up to run on a Senior relay, they may not run on the Junior relay team as well.
Girls can NOT run on boy's relays, and boys can NOT run on girl's relays.
Athletes who are eligible to run in the Junior age division may run as Seniors, however they may only participate in 1 relay. Therefore if you move an athlete up to run on a Senior relay, they may not run on the Junior relay team as well.
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Penn Relays Registration
Reminder!
Please email, fax, or mail or Penn Relays roster by Monday, April 18th! I have received about 9 rosters so far. I'll start posting who is registered at the end of the week.
Please email, fax, or mail or Penn Relays roster by Monday, April 18th! I have received about 9 rosters so far. I'll start posting who is registered at the end of the week.
Friday, March 4, 2011
It's Track Season (3 days ago) & Meet Set Up info
I'm 3 days late, but track season officially began on Tuesday.
Best of luck to everyone this year!
I've noticed that a number of people have already downloaded the 2011 Meet Set Up. REMINDER: DO NOT to make changes to the meet set up. The age divisions and age up date are set correctly for the 2011 season. Meet directors may change the Meet Name, Date, and Location in the Meet Set Up, and the Lane Preferences under Seeding Preferences. The meet is currently set for Franklin Field's lane preference: 6,7,8,9,5,4,3,2. Information about standard lane preferences is in the 2011 track packet.
No one should add a team to the program! If you have a team in your region or area that is not on the current list, please email me and request that team to be added and I will update the meet and send it back to you.
It is very important that you download this new meet set up, as the event order in the program has CHANGED! The event # order now conforms with the order that events are run on the track. Field events are listed at the end of the event listing.
Best of luck to everyone this year!
I've noticed that a number of people have already downloaded the 2011 Meet Set Up. REMINDER: DO NOT to make changes to the meet set up. The age divisions and age up date are set correctly for the 2011 season. Meet directors may change the Meet Name, Date, and Location in the Meet Set Up, and the Lane Preferences under Seeding Preferences. The meet is currently set for Franklin Field's lane preference: 6,7,8,9,5,4,3,2. Information about standard lane preferences is in the 2011 track packet.
No one should add a team to the program! If you have a team in your region or area that is not on the current list, please email me and request that team to be added and I will update the meet and send it back to you.
It is very important that you download this new meet set up, as the event order in the program has CHANGED! The event # order now conforms with the order that events are run on the track. Field events are listed at the end of the event listing.
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Clinics and presentations updated
Some information was passed along to me about some track & field clinics and presentations:
Presentation by Jack Daniels
"World’s best distance coach”
When: Sunday, March 6, 2011
Time: 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Where: St. John Chrysostom School Gym, Wallingford, PA
Contact: Glenn Venturini, 610.585.2914
Wikipedia on Jack Daniels (the man).
I received some more details on this event from Glenn:
PRESENTATIONS:
1.Jessica Laniak DPT -Dynamic Warm up vs Static Stretching w/Demo 1pm-1:30pm
2.Dr Steven Collina- Common Running Injuries/Prevention 1:30pm- 2pm
3.Key Note Speaker- Jack Daniels "Training philosophy" 2pm- 3pm
Panel Q and A to 3:30pm
Early Registration Cost $20.00 post marked no later than 3-1-11
Same Day Registration $25.00
Mail and make check payable to:
c/o Glenn Venturini
Optimum Physical Therapy Associates
719 S Chester Rd
Swarthmore, Pa 19081
Directions to St John Chrysostom School
I received some more details on this event from Glenn:
PRESENTATIONS:
1.Jessica Laniak DPT -Dynamic Warm up vs Static Stretching w/Demo 1pm-1:30pm
2.Dr Steven Collina- Common Running Injuries/Prevention 1:30pm- 2pm
3.Key Note Speaker- Jack Daniels "Training philosophy" 2pm- 3pm
Panel Q and A to 3:30pm
Early Registration Cost $20.00 post marked no later than 3-1-11
Same Day Registration $25.00
Mail and make check payable to:
c/o Glenn Venturini
Optimum Physical Therapy Associates
719 S Chester Rd
Swarthmore, Pa 19081
Directions to St John Chrysostom School
(thanks to Mike Smith, MMR for the tip on this one.)
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Mandatory Track Meeting
Reminder
The Mandatory Track Meeting for the 2011 season is 7pm next Monday at Archbishop Carroll High School. Every team must be represented to be eligible for the Penn Relays and Region Championship meets.
The Mandatory Track Meeting for the 2011 season is 7pm next Monday at Archbishop Carroll High School. Every team must be represented to be eligible for the Penn Relays and Region Championship meets.
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
2010 Archdiocesan Champs Results
The link for 2010 Archdiocesan Cross Country Championship Meet results is below. I believe that it is important that all of our coaches, volunteers and parents know what caused the delay in releasing these results.
At the Championship meet during the minor girls race there were two unacceptable disturbances caused by parents/family of athletes watching the meet. The individuals involved in these incidents were extremely offensive, belligerent and in one case threatened violence against our officials. It just so happens that both of these incidents were instigated by people in attendance to watch athletes from St. Mary Magdalene parish in Media, however this is not the first time this has happened nor is Mary Magdalene the first parish. Owing to the repercussions of disqualifying athletes at a championship meet, Mary Ellen Malloy our Cross Country commissioner felt the need to discuss these incidents and potential disciplinary actions with the Archdiocesan CYO office.
It has been decided that St. Mary Magdalene will be put on probation for the 2011 season, which means an additional incident could warrant suspension from cross country for a season. Some will say this is too harsh, some will say it is too light. However you feel about it, the fact is this, with the limited number of full time officials and the financial resources available to us, these kinds of incidents will continue to happen until we collectively put a stop to it.
How do we do it? We, as a community, demand that those in attendance conduct themselves appropriately, like adults, with respect for the time and efforts that the athletes, coaches and officials have dedicated to these events. I haven’t served as an official as long as some, but I do serve every week during the cross country and track and field seasons. 99 times out of 100 the issues and problems created at these events are based on the actions of adults in attendance, not the children. 99 times out of 100, there are 4 or 5 other parents or coaches standing around looking disturbed but not saying anything. It is natural and understandable, but isn’t working, and more importantly it is setting a terrible, terrible example for our athletes.
I assure you, when an official is asking you to move out of an area, there is a reason behind it. A lot of our rules on where people stand or sit are based on safety concerns for the athletes. The rules are enforced universally; Yes, I do tell my team’s parents to leave the chute and not to stand by the access road, No, I don’t allow them on the field at track meets. It is absolutely not safe for us to allow parents to enter the chute extract their children, 1.) Because we probably haven’t finished recording their numbers / times / and therefore place, and 2.) With 1,700 kids registered, we can’t possibly know who you are and if that is really your kid.
The officials who work in Cross Country and Track and Field are not paid; they are like you, volunteering for an hour or two a meet every week. Those who organize the meets aren’t just there from 1 to 4pm. We care; we care about putting on a great meet, setting a level playing field, and most of all, we care about your kid’s and your team’s safety. I know that you do as well, so don’t be afraid to speak up. We need you, all of our parents and coaches, to set a proper example, to behave rationally and compassionately, we need you to help enforce the rules. Most of all, we need your voice encouraging everyone else in attendance do the same.
Results
Meanwhile, on a happier note CYO alumni Sara Sargent placed 1st in the 15-16 yr race at the National Meet CYO participates in. Here is a link to a picture on PennTrackXC. CYO Minor Girls champion Olivia Sargent also placed first in her age group. Congratulations Sara and Olivia.
At the Championship meet during the minor girls race there were two unacceptable disturbances caused by parents/family of athletes watching the meet. The individuals involved in these incidents were extremely offensive, belligerent and in one case threatened violence against our officials. It just so happens that both of these incidents were instigated by people in attendance to watch athletes from St. Mary Magdalene parish in Media, however this is not the first time this has happened nor is Mary Magdalene the first parish. Owing to the repercussions of disqualifying athletes at a championship meet, Mary Ellen Malloy our Cross Country commissioner felt the need to discuss these incidents and potential disciplinary actions with the Archdiocesan CYO office.
It has been decided that St. Mary Magdalene will be put on probation for the 2011 season, which means an additional incident could warrant suspension from cross country for a season. Some will say this is too harsh, some will say it is too light. However you feel about it, the fact is this, with the limited number of full time officials and the financial resources available to us, these kinds of incidents will continue to happen until we collectively put a stop to it.
How do we do it? We, as a community, demand that those in attendance conduct themselves appropriately, like adults, with respect for the time and efforts that the athletes, coaches and officials have dedicated to these events. I haven’t served as an official as long as some, but I do serve every week during the cross country and track and field seasons. 99 times out of 100 the issues and problems created at these events are based on the actions of adults in attendance, not the children. 99 times out of 100, there are 4 or 5 other parents or coaches standing around looking disturbed but not saying anything. It is natural and understandable, but isn’t working, and more importantly it is setting a terrible, terrible example for our athletes.
I assure you, when an official is asking you to move out of an area, there is a reason behind it. A lot of our rules on where people stand or sit are based on safety concerns for the athletes. The rules are enforced universally; Yes, I do tell my team’s parents to leave the chute and not to stand by the access road, No, I don’t allow them on the field at track meets. It is absolutely not safe for us to allow parents to enter the chute extract their children, 1.) Because we probably haven’t finished recording their numbers / times / and therefore place, and 2.) With 1,700 kids registered, we can’t possibly know who you are and if that is really your kid.
The officials who work in Cross Country and Track and Field are not paid; they are like you, volunteering for an hour or two a meet every week. Those who organize the meets aren’t just there from 1 to 4pm. We care; we care about putting on a great meet, setting a level playing field, and most of all, we care about your kid’s and your team’s safety. I know that you do as well, so don’t be afraid to speak up. We need you, all of our parents and coaches, to set a proper example, to behave rationally and compassionately, we need you to help enforce the rules. Most of all, we need your voice encouraging everyone else in attendance do the same.
Results
Meanwhile, on a happier note CYO alumni Sara Sargent placed 1st in the 15-16 yr race at the National Meet CYO participates in. Here is a link to a picture on PennTrackXC. CYO Minor Girls champion Olivia Sargent also placed first in her age group. Congratulations Sara and Olivia.
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