Elite Team Back in Action Placing High
STC Elite Team members Chris Cralle (Hammer – 2nd place with 74.29m), Chandra Andrews (Hammer – 1st place with 62.25m), Jon Rizzo (Javelin – 2nd place with 65.33m), and Tomas Cotter (800m – 1st place with 1:51.93) competed in the Wildcat Open at Kansas State University on Saturday, May 10th. Andrews then traveled to the Sam Williams Twilight Qualifier at Emporia State University for another Hammer throwing victory (58.45m), and the opportunity to meet up with teammates Matt Byers (Javelin – 1st place with 73.03m) and Joshua Manual (100m – 1st place with 10.66).
Youth Team Registration Information
Interested in competing for the STC Youth team? An informational meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at 630p at Cessna Stadium. Practice for high school athletes begins on Monday, June 2, 2014 at 645p on the Cessna Stadium track. Until then, click on the links below for complete information about the STC youth team summer program –
– STC Youth General informational flyer >>STC Youth 2013 2014 Flyer
– STC Youth Registration forms >> 2014_STC_Youth_Registration_Forms_(Summer)
– STC Youth Practice and Training Manual >> STC Youth Practice Manual Spring Summer 2014
– STC Informational PowerPoint >> STC Presentation to Youth Parents
Elite Team Turns Up The Heat!
Elite Team Members Chris Cralle (Hammer), John Rizzo (Javelin), and Chandra Andrews (Hammer) competed in the Emporia State University Mid-Week Open on April 23rd and posted impressive victories. Cralle broke an 18-year-old Emporia State University stadium record by over 3 meters with a throw of 235′-4″. Click here for the complete results >>EmporiaStateMidWeek04 2014.
Cralle and Andrews then traveled to the Southwestern College Relays on April 26th and repeated their victories. Click here for the complete results >> 2014-SC-Relays
Matt Byers (Javelin) placed 3rd in the prestigious Drake Relays on April 25th with a hurl of 242′-2″! Click here for the complete results >> 2014DrakeRelaysFri
Elite Team Gets Busy!
Elite Team members Chris Cralle, Chandra Andrews, Tomas Cotter, Matt Byers, John Rizzo and Danielle Chapman all competed at the Wichita State KT Woodman Class, with Cralle, Andrews and Cotter all posting impressive victories in the Men’s Hammer, Women’s Hammer, and Men’s 1500m, respectively! Matt Byers finished 2nd in the Men’s Javelin. Chandra Andrews also hosted Nike’s Ryann Krais who competed in the meet. Click here for complete results >> KTWoodman 2014 Day 3 results and KT Woodman 2014 Day 4 Results
Youth Team Information!
Elite Team Members Play Outside!
Elite Team members Chris Cralle, Chandra Andrews, Matt Byers and Jon Rizzo took their throwing toys to Emporia, KS for the ESU Spring Open. Cralle and Andrews posted impressive victories in the Hammer, while Byers and Rizzo finished 2nd and 5th respectively in the Javelin. Check the link below for complete results!
http://results.tfmeetpro.com/Power_E_Timing/ESU_Spring_Open/results_38.html
Enough with the Planks; Let’s Get Fit!!
Laura has met her planking goals and is now ready to challenge you with the next steps in your 2014 fitness regimen! This month’s articles include –
– Crossfit – Myth or Miracle
– Perfect Pushups and Wall-sits!
– Crossfit Nutrition!
See the Beats and Eats section for Laura’s latest!
Come one, come all, Masters Athletes!
Still have a desire to “put your foot down” on the track??? STC announces updated membership information for individuals interested in the Masters/Open team!! Check the links for general information and the membership application!
General Information >> STC Masters General Flyer 2013 2014
Membership Application >> Shocker Track Club Masters Open App 3.2014
Information Update
Here’s an update on “happenings” in the Shocker Track Club –
– Elite Team – The Roster for the 2013-2014 outdoor season is being finalized and will include some outstanding additions! Watch this link for details >> https://www.shockertrackclub.com/sample-page/
– Youth Team – The indoor season is winding to a close, but planning for the outdoor season is progressing quickly!! Watch this link for details >> https://www.shockertrackclub.com/blog/
– Masters/Open Team – A planning committee has completed their work in defining the organization of the team leadership. Watch this link for details >> https://www.shockertrackclub.com/masters/
– Membership/Sponsorship – A revised membership/sponsorship program will be announced soon that will simplify the categories and provide more opportunities for “targeted support” of Shocker Track Club teams and activities. Stay tuned for details!
– STC Logo – The Shocker Track Club logo and name are now registered with the State of Kansas, Secretary of State.
Aye Matey! It’s Time Fer Ye to Walk The Plank!
Well, not really! But it is time to integrate planks into your exercise regimen to strengthen your abs. Check out Laura’s latest articles in the “Beats and Eats” section!
“What Are Planks?”
“Kick Your Planks Up a Notch!”
“Plank Happy Recipes!”