Merry Christmas!
The Board of Directors of the Shocker Track Club wishes everyone a safe and very Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Kwanzaa, and Happy Holidays!
Bahner Gets Back to Work!
Shocker Track Club Elite Team Member, Austin Bahner, returned to competition in the Wichita State University Indoor Multi Meet and emerged victorious in the Heptathlon with 5283 points! On his way to the overall victory, Bahner won the Pole Vault with a clearance of 4.90m (16′-0-3/4″). Shocker Track Club Open Team Member, Tobias Boese, finished 3rd with 4942 points.
2017 Bill Butterworth Indoor Masters Indoor Meet
Attention, Masters, Open and Youth Athletes!
SAVE THE DATE!! Saturday, January 28, 2017
The annual Shocker Track Club Bill Butterworth Indoor Masters Track Meet will again be held at Wichita State University’s Heskett Center. Complete information, as well as Online registration, will be available soon! This meet is again for Masters, Open and Youth competitors. Youth competitors can compete in the Pole Vault, and running events (not including hurdles) up to 1500m.
Questions?
Masters and Open Athletes contact “Amazing” Larry Staton at masters@shockertrackclub.com
Youth Athletes contact Darren Muci at president@shockertrackclub.com
Indoor Pole Vault Registration Information
If you missed the informational meeting, don’t fret! The first practice session for Youth, Open, Masters, and Elite Pole Vaulters is Thursday, November 3, 2016 at 630p until 830p at the USD 259 Northeast Magnet High School, 5550 North Lycée in Bel Aire, Kansas. The school is just north and east of 53rd Street North and Rock Rock. Enter the main doors and walk to the right (east) towards the main gymnasium at the east end of the building. STC Leaders will be ready to help you with registration!
General Pole Vault Information >>> pole-vault-program-overview
Pole Vault Registration Forms >>> 2016-2017-youth-open-indoor-pole-vault-registration-forms
Informational PowerPoint >>> stc-presentation-to-parents-10-2016
Still have questions? Contact —
Pole Vault Questions – polevault@shockertrackclub.com
General information – president@shockertrackclub.com
Beautiful Day for the Throws Pentathlon
Temperatures in the 70s and sunny skies provided for a beautiful backdrop for the 2016 STC Throws Pentathlon! Skylar Arneson won the Men’s competition with 4017 points. Bruce Cook, competing in Masters 50-54, finished second overall with 2990 points. Mike Bell (Masters 65-69) with 1872 points, and Charles Shrader (Masters 65-69) with 1821 competed extremely well in the Masters competition.
Kelsey Slawson won the Women’s competition with 3532 points, with Tyra Bickham finishing second with 3111. Kay Glynn competing in Masters 60-64 (1952 points) and Cindy Cook competing in Masters 50-54 (1742) were the only Masters Women competitors.
Complete results are here >> 2016stcthrowspentresults
Shocker Track Club Elite Team member Austin Bahner competed in select events, as did Shocker Track Club Open Team member, Tobias Boese who finished fourth.
Miscellaneous photos are below!
Attention Pole Vaulters! Grab Your Vaulting Sticks!
Calling all Pole Vaulters!
An informational meeting for the indoor season will be held on Thursday, October 27, 2016 at 7:00 p.m., at the USD 259 School Service Center at 3850 North Hydraulic (37th Street and Hydraulic). Complete details for the program will be provided.
This practice and training program is open to Youth, Collegiate Team, Open, Masters and Elite athletes.
Practice begins on Thursday, November 3, 2016 at Northeast Magnet High at 5550 North Lycée (this is just east and north of 53rd Street North and Rock Road) in Bel Aire, Kansas, in the main gymnasium.
Practices will be held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:30 p.m., to 8:30 p.m., and Saturdays from 1:00 p.m., to 4:00 p.m.
Registration Now Open for the 2016 Throws Pentathlon!
Like to throw stuff? Registration is now open for the STC Throws Pentathlon – Hammer, Shot Put, Discus, Javelin and Weight Throw – on Saturday, October 22, 2016 at Wichita State University’s Cessna Stadium.
This USATF sanctioned competition is for Elite, Open, Collegiate, and Masters athletes. Masters athletes must bring their own implements. Check in begins at 9:30 a.m., competition begins at 10:30 a.m.
The $25 registration fees provides a t-shirt, lunch, and beverages during the meet. Come on out for a fun day of spirited announcing, lively music, and friendly competition!
Registration Form >> stc-2016-final-throws-pentathlon-registration-form
STC Youth Team Member Joins Youth Mentoring Group
Shocker Track Club Youth Team member Isaac Smallwood has been appointed to the prestigious Teen Heroes group of the Real Men Real Heroes Mentoring organization. Teen Heroes serve as speakers and mentors and visit classrooms and schools in the Wichita Public School district to discuss the importance of working hard in school and making good choices in life.
Outdoor Masters Meet and Envision 100m Dash a Success!
An amended schedule implemented due to the threat of thunderstorms provided the backdrop for the Fifth Annual Shocker Track Club Wichita Outdoor Masters Track Meet. This year the meet was also the USATF Missouri Valley Association 2016 Outdoor Masters Championship featuring the inaugural Envision 100m Dash event for blind and visually impaired athletes competing under USATF rules for Paralympic athletes.
The meet also included an appearance by Wichita State University sprinter Deja Young! Deja Young, the 100 and 200 Gold Medalist at the Rio Paralympic Games visited with the Envision athletes prior to their competition. Click here for the video interview by KSN-Wichita.
Several outstanding performances were achieved before thunderstorms entered the Wichita area causing the early termination of the meet.
Many thanks to our sponsors – Hiland Dairy, Envision, Ergonomic Solutions, Inc., Muci Family, The Inn at Tallgrass, Larry Staton, Engelken Chiropractic, Dog Pound Cart – for their GREAT support!
RESULTS >> masters-championships-2016-final-results
STC Board Members Announced for 2016 – 2017
The Shocker Track Club, Inc., is pleased to announce the election of Board Members for the 2016 – 2017 year. The Members provide for a strong and diverse mix of individuals with leadership skills and connection to track and field. They are –-
Officers – Darren Muci (President), Chris Ellis (Vice President), Cody Brousek (Treasurer and Director of Operations for Wichita State Track & Field), and Larry Staton (Secretary and Director, Masters Team).
New Board Members – Haley Acker, Anita Curtis, Ron Ewy, Curt Pierson (Director, Team Memberships and Apparel), and Cody Brousek (Treasurer).
Returning Board Members and Directors — Chandra Andrews, Cole Davis (Head Coach, Friends University Track & Field and Cross Country), Vic Everett, Bill Faflick, Denis Fraizer, Dylan Hartnett (Director, Open Team), Joan Hearne, Curtis Hernandez, Amber McGown Hetzendorf, Mike Holladay, Patric Jackson, Emily Green Maier, Laura Markuly (Director, Volunteers and Board Futurist), J Means (USD 259 – Wichita Public Schools Director of Athletics), Ryan Patton, Shamoya Pruitt (Assistant Director, Youth Team), Steve Rainbolt (Head Coach Wichita State Track & Field and Cross Country), Mark Schwarm, and John Wise (Assistant Head Coach Wichita State Track & Field, and Director, Elite Team).
General Information Flyer – stc-basic-flyer-2016-2017