CANCELLED! STC/Wichita State Track & Field Hosts USATF Officials Certification Clinic

CANCELLED!  Contact Darren Muci at president@shockertrackclub.com or (316) 993-6824 with questions.

Shocker Track Club and Wichita State University Track and Field will co-host a USA Track and Field Officials Certification Clinic on Saturday, February 3, 2018.

The $30 Clinic will be facilitated by leadership of the USATF Missouri Valley Association with assistance from many local certified Officials.  Participants must purchase a membership in USATF, and take steps to complete the background check prior to the Clinic.

The Clinic begins at 800a in the Wichita State University Heskett Center in the 2nd floor classroom, and includes individual event instruction presented by experienced Certified Officials.  At the conclusion of the Clinic, participants can assist in the facilitation of various events in the Wichita State University Herm Wilson Indoor Track Meet!

Clinic Information >> USATF STC WSU Officials Clinic Flyer 02 2018
Contact Herb Martin for questions about the Clinic >> mvofficialschair@gmail.com
Click Here for USA Track and Field Membership >> USATF Membership
Contact Darren Muci for questions about the Clinic location >> president@shockertrackclub.com
Contact Rob Garcia, D.O.O., of Wichita State T&F for Meet information >> rgarcia@goshockers.com
Wichita State Herm Wilson Track Classic Schedule >> 2018_Herm_Wilson_Invitational_Schedule
Directions to Wichita State University Heskett Center >> Directions to Heskett Center
Map of Wichita State University including the Heskett Center is below

Registration Remains Open for the STC Bill Butterworth Indoor!

Registration remains open for the 2018 Shocker Track Club Bill Butterworth Indoor Track Meet!!!
It will be held on Saturday, January 27, 2018 at Wichita State University’s Heskett Center.
The meet is open to Masters, Elite, Open, and Youth athletes.
All athletes MUST register to compete online!  Instructions on how to register online are also attached.  Payment will be made at the meet.
Contact Meet Director Larry Staton at masters@shockertrackclub.com with any questions.

Youth Indoor Track & Field and Pole Vault

Attention Youth Athletes and Parents!  There’s still time to register for the final two months of Youth Indoor Track and Field and Pole Vault training!

Indoor Track and Field – Youth Ages 5-18
Cost – $100
Location – Wichita State University Heskett Center Track (2nd floor)
Times – Tuesdays and Thursdays from 630p to 800p
Events – All events except Pole Vault
Coaches – Seven (7) coaches in multiple events; five with NCAA Div 1 competition experience
Information – 2017 Youth INDOOR Information and Registration Forms UPDATE 12 2017 FINAL
Contact – Stephanie Knab (Director – youth@shockertrackclub.com) or Gilda Muci (Operations – youthoperations@shockertrackclub.com)

Pole Vault – All Ages
Cost – $120
Location – NE Magnet High School 5550 N. Lycée in Bel Aire (NE of 53rd Street and Rock Road)
Times – Tuesdays and Thursdays from 630p to 800p and Saturdays from 100p to 300p
Event – Pole Vault
Coaches – Five (5) coaches with NAIA, NCAA Div 2, and NCAA Div 1 competition experience.
Information – 2017 INDOOR POLE VAULT information and Registration Forms 10 2017
Contact – Darren Muci (Operations – president@shockertrackclub.com) or Denis Frazier (Head Coach – polevault@shockertrackclub.com)

 

STC Youth Track and Field Athlete Performance Combine

Shocker Track Club and Optimal Performance will host a performance combine event for Youth (grades 9 through 12) track and field athletes on Saturday, January 6, 2018, at the Wichita Sports Forum at 2668 North Greenwich Court!

Various testing events will be held.  Representatives from Wichita State University Track & Field, Friends University Track & Field, Mid American Orthopedics and Optimal Performance will be present as guest speakers.

The registration fee is $35.

Contact Willy Lucero, Med, USAW of Optimal Performance at willy@opteamfit.com or (785) 580-6782 for questions.

Register online at >> www.STCtrackcombine.com

Complete information is available here >> 01 2018 TRACKcombine

Registration Now Open for 2018 STC Bill Butterworth Indoor Meet

Registration is now open for the 2018 Shocker Track Club Bill Butterworth Indoor Track Meet!!!
It will be held on Saturday, January 27, 2018 at Wichita State University’s Heskett Center.
The meet is open to Masters, Elite, Open, and Youth athletes.
This year we have added additional field events for Youth athletes.
Field events begin at 830a; Running events begin at 230p.  Complete information is attached. Concessions will be available!
All athletes MUST register to compete online!  Instructions on how to register online are also attached.  Payment will be made at the meet.
For specific meet questions contact – Larry Staton at masters@shockertrackclub.com

Indoor Pole Vault Training Begins! UPDATED!

Shocker Track Club Pole Vault Training begins!

Practices begin on Tuesday, November 7, 2017 from 630p to 830p, and will again be held at Northeast Magnet High School at 5550 Lycée (NE of 53rd Street North and Rock Road) in Bel Aire.

Practices are Tuesday and Thursday evenings, and Saturday afternoons (swimming pool practice will also be available).

Indoor Pole Vault Coaches will be – Denis Fraizer (Wichita State University), Andrew Brown (University of Nebraska-Kearney), Jaimie Bookout (University of Kansas), Tyler Knight (Wichita State University), and Tina Clausen (Friends University).

2017 INDOOR POLE VAULT information and Registration Forms 10 2017

STC PV Presentation to Parents 10 2017

Contact Denis Fraizer at polevault@shockertrackclub.com or Darren Muci at president@shockertrackclub.com with any questions.  We look forward to seeing you at the first practice!

Road Racing Team Breaks Out at Pumpkin 5K Run

STC Road Racing Team members participated en masse at the Pumpkin Run 5K on the Wichita State University campus Saturday!

Participants and their places were as follows –

Team Co-Director, Emily Maier, was 25th overall, the 1st female finisher, and 1st place winner in the Women’s 30-34 category in a time of 20:29.43!

Vicky Aguirre was 49th overall, and 1st place female place winner in the 35-39 category in a time of 22:38.34!

Bob Hornung was 5th overall, and 1st place male winner in the 45-49 category in a time of 18:12.46!

Lee Owens was 26th overall, and 2nd place male in the 45-49 category in a time of 20:36.69!

Sam Owens was 102nd overall, and 4th place male in the 35-39 category in a time of 25:06.92!

Kathy Chambers was 101st overall, and 1st place female in the 40-44 category in a time of 25:05.19!

David Bole was 94th overall, and 3rd place male in the 35-39 category in a time of 24:32.22!

Pumpkin Run 5K Results

Throws Pentathlon Ends Before It Pours!

The 2017 STC Throws Pentathlon completed competition just prior to a torrential downpour Saturday afternoon at Wichita State University’s Throws Venues.

Shocker Track Club Elite Team member, Skylar Arneson, won the Men’s Open competition with 3548 points after winning the individual competitions in the Hammer, Shot Put, and Weight Throw. Isaiah Evans finished second with 31 56 points.

Meagan Williams won the Women’s Open competition with 3674 points after winning the individual competitions in the Hammer, Javelin and Weight Throw. Kelsey Slawson finished second with 3496 points.

Dave Brandt, won the Men’s Masters competition with 2613 points.

Myrle Mensey, competing in Masters 65-69, won the Women’s Masters competition with 2445 points

2017 STC Throw Pentathlon Results

Link to STC Throws Pentathlon Photos

 

Attention STC Throws Pentathlon Participants – TIME CHANGE!

Due to projected rain and storms on Saturday afternoon, competition start has been moved to 10:00 a.m.  Registration and implement certification will thus begin at 9:00 a.m.
The order of competition will also be changed as follows – Hammer, Javelin, Discus.  Shot Put and Weight Throw will be conducted indoors at the Wichita State Heskett Center.  Contact Darren Muci at 316-993-6824 or president@shockertrackclub.com if you have questions!

STC 2017 Throws Pentathlon Registration Information Form

Now Introducing …… Shocker Track Backers!!

Shocker Track Club is pleased to introduce a new initiative – Shocker Track Backers!

The Shocker Track Backers (STB) is a fan based effort focused on promoting WSU Track and Field / Cross Country.  STB provides encouragement for athletes through media coverage of events and meets, while bringing comprehensive coverage of WSU T&F XC to Shocker Fans.  STB also serves as a conduit in providing the opportunity for the financial support of the WSU T&F XC program.

STB is an independent, fan based organization and not affiliated with, nor receiving any financial contribution from, Wichita State University.  Any photographs or journalistic comments found on the STB website site do not express the official nor unofficial policy of Wichita State University or any department therein.  The STB website  ( www.shockertrackbackers.com ) is a publication of Shocker Track Club, and is not affiliated with WSU-ICAA, Wichita State University or any of its affiliates. ANY CONTENT AND VIEWS EXPRESSED ON THE SITE SOLELY EXPRESSES THE VIEWS OF THE CONTENT CREATOR(S).

The Shocker Track Club fully endorses the efforts of Shocker Track Backers through providing resources necessary to fulfill the following goals and objectives:

  • Enhancing the athlete’s experience by fostering an encouraging and uplifting environment through the visible support of fans and family.
  • Promotion of WSU Track and Field to a greater level of awareness among the WSU campus environment, the Wichita Community and the Greater Shocker Nation.
  • Matching the high quality of athleticism exhibited within the WSU Track & Field Teams with an equally high level of financial support through the generosity of Shocker Track Backer Fans and Supporters.

Sponsorship opportunities are available on the STB website with all proceeds going to Wichita State University Track and Field / Cross Country and expenses necessary to maintain the STB website.  Sponsorships and Donations to STB are tax deductible as Shocker Track Club is a 501C3 non-profit organization.

Questions about the Shocker Track Backers are welcome and can be submitted to Larry Staton at masters@shockertrackclub.com.