Youth Team Information!

The  STC 2014 Spring and Summer Youth Team is ready to roll!  Actually run!
The Parent Informational meeting will be held on Monday, April 14, 2014 at 630p in the Wichita State University Track and Field Team Room in Cessna Stadium (northwest corner at the bottom of the ramp).  All registration information will be provided.
Practice begins on Tuesday, April 15th  on the Cessna Stadium track at 600p for elementary students (Grades K through 5) and middle school students (grades 6 through 8) that are not competing for their school’s team.
 
Practices will be on Tuesday and Thursday from 600p to 730p at Cessna Stadium.  New this year is a Youth Team Practice and Training Manual developed by Wichita State University Track and Field Coaching Staff, Athletes, and Shocker Track Club Youth Coaches.  Click here for the Manual >> STC Youth Practice Manual Spring Summer 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.

Elite Team Members Get Back in Action

Shocker Track Club Elite Team members Chris Cralle, Chandra Andrews, Fernada Blakely, and Darius Draudvila returned to action in the Wichita State University Herm Wilson Indoor Invitational.  Cralle (Weight Throw), Andrews (Weight Throw), and Blakely (200m) all posted impressive victories.  Click here for complete results >> http://www.nmnathletics.com/fls/7500/2013%20Track%20&%20Field/Results/results%20final.htm?SPID=2843&DB_OEM_ID=7500

 

Officials’ Certification Clinic

Intrigued by the possibility of volunteering at a track meet?  Want to give back to track and field?  Then becoming a USATF certified Official might be for you!  The Shocker Track Club and the USATF Missouri Valley Association will conduct a certification clinic for certification of new officials and recertification at the Wichita State University Heskett Center on Saturday, February 1, 2014 beginning at 8:00 a.m.  Individuals attending the clinic must bring their current USATF membership card or current membership number with them to the clinic for verification. Select the Certification link in the Officials/Volunteer pull-down menu for clinic information.  See you there!

It’s Time…

….to get in shape!!!  Big time!!  And Laura has a plan for you to take off unwanted pounds, tighten those abs, and get ready to perform at your maximum capabilities later this spring and summer!  See the Beats and Eats section for the following articles!

– New Year’s Resolution

– Best of the Worst Holiday Food

– Selecting a Heart Rate Monitor

Certified Officials Needed

The KCAC conference has requested the assistance of the Shocker Track Club to identify certified Officials for its 2014 Indoor Championship meet.  The meet will be held in Manhattan, KS at Kansas State University’s Ahearn Field house on February 7 and 8, 2014.  Contact Dr. Scott Crawford, Ph.D, Commissioner, Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference at scott.crawford@kcacsports.com if you are interested in officiating at this great meet!