First Gear Running Company Sponsors Youth Team
Shocker Track Club is pleased to announce a sponsorship partnership with First Gear Running Company for the 2015-2016 indoor season!
Darren Muci, Shocker Track Club President, stated, “We are honored that First Gear Running Company (FGRC) is able to sponsor our youth track team. FGRC is locally owned, and has a strong history of sponsoring fitness and running organizations with a “kid specific” focus, and we are pleased that they are supporting our youth track team.” Visit First Gear Running Company in Old Town at 111 North Mosley for all your running and fitness equipment needs! More information about First Gear Running Company is available on their website – www.firstgearrunningcompany.com.
Masters Athletes STC Bill Butterworth Indoor Registration
Attention Masters and Youth Athletes!
Registration is now open for the annual Shocker Track Club Bill Butterworth Masters/Open/Youth meet. The meet is scheduled for Saturday, January 30, 2016 at the Wichita State University Heskett Center.
Youth athletes may participate in the Pole Vault and Running events up to 1500m!
Contact Larry Staton at masters@shockertrackclub.com if you have questions.
Click here for the registration form >>Butterworth Masters Indoor Jan 31, 2016 Registration
It’s Fall; Stay Healthy!
It’s very easy to lose focus on staying in shape and eating healthy in the fall. But have no fear, Laura has returned with two new articles to help you! Click on the links below and enjoy!
Youth Indoor Team Practice Information
Time flies and it’s time for Youth Indoor Track! The season begins on Tuesday, November 3rd with practices at two locations. Northeast Magnet High will again host Pole Vault practice – with two (2) pits – on Tuesdays and Thursdays (630pm to 830pm) and Saturdays (100pm to 400pm). Wichita State University’s Heskett Center will be the practice site for Sprints, Distance, and Jumps on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons (430pm to 600pm). An informational/sign-up meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 27th at 700pm at the USD 259 School Service Center – 3850 N. Hydraulic. Complete Registration and Informational Forms are available in the links below.
Pole Vault Information >> 2015 2016 Youth Open INDOOR Pole Vault Registration Forms
Sprints, Distance, Jumps Information >> 2015 2016 Youth INDOOR Sprints Jumps Registration Forms
Attention Throwers!
Like to throw stuff? Then the 2015 Shocker Track Club Throws Pentathlon is for you! Click here >> STC 2015 Elite Throws Pentathlon for the event flyer. This USA Track and Field sanctioned meet is designed for collegiate and post-collegiate athletes. However Masters athletes may compete and must bring their own age-group implements for competition certification. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m., on Saturday, October 24, 2015; competition begins at 10:00 a.m. Wichita State University’s Cessna Stadium Throws Field (southwest of the stadium) and Shot Put Ring (inside the stadium) are the event locations.
Delta Dental of Kansas and Muci Family Sponsor STC Masters Team
Shocker Track Club is pleased to announce sponsorship partnerships with Delta Dental of Kansas and the Muci Family for the Masters team during the 2015-2016 season!
Darren Muci, Shocker Track Club President, stated, “We are honored that Delta Dental of Kansas and the Muci Family are able to sponsor our Masters track team. Delta Dental of Kansas has a history of sponsoring local organizations and we are pleased that they chosen to support our program.” The Muci Family continues to support the efforts of the Shocker Track Club as the premier, full-service, track club in the greater Wichita area.”
2015 2016 Board Members Elected
The Shocker Track Club elected the following individuals to Board Member seats for the 2015-2016 year (new members in bold) – Darren Muci (President), Chris Ellis (Vice President), Ryan Patton (Treasurer), Larry Staton (Secretary and Director, Masters Team), Steve Rainbolt, John Wise (Head Coach, Elite Team), Chandra Andrews (Assistant Treasurer), Cole Davis (Director, Youth Team), Vic Everett, Bill Faflick, Denis Fraizer, Dylan Hartnett (Director, Elite Team), Joan Hearne, Curtis Hernandez (Head Coach, Youth Team), Amber McGown Hetzendorf, Mike Holladay, Patric Jackson, Emily Green Maier, Laura Markuly (Futurist), J Means, Shamoya Pruitt (Assistant Director, Youth Team), Mark Schwarm, Damian Smithhisler (Shared Seat), and Darius Draudvila (Ex Officio). Nicholas J. Means, Attorney, was appointed as Of Counsel.
STC Outdoor Masters Meet Scheduled for September 12th
Registration is now open for the Shocker Track Club Outdoor Masters and Open Track Meet! The meet will be held at Wichita State University’s Cessna Stadium on Saturday, September 12, 2015. Adults of all ages and abilities may compete in this USATF sanctioned meet. Youth may compete in the Pole Vault ONLY! For questions, contact Larry Staton at masters@shockertrackclub.com. Complete registration information is available in this flyer >> STC Masters Open Sep 12th 2015 FLYER
STC Youth Team Coaches Paralympics Gold Medalist
When Madison Castillo was 9 months old, her parents were informed she had suffered a stroke at birth. Her entire right side was weakened, including her leg and arm. Her parents were told that she might never walk, much less run.
See the KWCH video about Madison here >> http://www.kwch.com/news/local-news/maize-senior-runs-past-disability/34250962
Westar Energy Sponsors Youth Team
Shocker Track Club is pleased to announce a sponsorship partnership with Westar Energy for the 2015-2016 season!
Darren Muci, Shocker Track Club President, stated, “We are honored that Westar Energy is able to sponsor our youth track team. Westar Energy has a history of sponsoring local organizations with “kid specific” activities and we are pleased that they are supporting our youth track team.” More information about Westar Energy is available on their website – www.westarenergy.com.