Youth Team Leadership Changes
The Shocker Track Club Board of Directors has changed the leadership structure of its Youth team for the 2013 – 2014 season. Changes include new leadership positions, and team workouts and practices designed by the coaching staff of the Wichita State University Track and Field Team. Individuals interested in applying for leadership positions – Director, Assistant Director, Coaches, Team Mom/Dad, Assistant Team Mom/Dad, and Team Parents – may do so by completing the application available herein on the Youth Team “Leadership” pull-down menu, or the Shocker Track Club Youth Team Facebook page.
Register Now for the STC Masters/Open Meet!
There’s still time to register for the second annual Shocker Track Club Masters/Open meet! Adults of all ages are welcome and encouraged to “spike up” and register to compete! The meet will be held on Saturday, September 7, 2013 at Wichita State’s Cessna Stadium beginning at 900a with the open (ALL AGES) pole vault competition. Running events begin at 1030a. Click here for meet information >> Wichita MastersOpen Sep7 2013 FLYER
Wichita State T&F Announces Signings for 2013 2014
Wichita State University Director of Track and Field Steve Rainbolt announced the signing of 14 men to join the program this fall, including Rose Hill High and Shocker Track Club team member Colton Mays. “This recruiting class looks to be another very good group of newcomers for our track team,” said Rainbolt. “I am confident they will develop and contribute to success at Wichita State in the Missouri Valley Conference Championships and beyond. We are very excited these athletes will be joining our team this fall and look forward to a great season!” Click here for details >> WSU Fall 2014 Signings
Youth Team Members Head to USATF and AAU JO’s
15 Shocker Track Club youth athletes qualified for either the USA Track and Field, or AAU Junior Olympic championship meets! STC’ers will be “putting it down” at the USATF meet in Greensboro, North Carolina, and the AAU meet in Detroit, Michigan. Congratulations to the hardworking athletes and their parents!
Youth Meet Today
The final home meet of the outdoor season will be held today at Wichita State’s Cessna Stadium. A wide array of events for youth of all ages begins at 900a.
STC Youth Team Members St. Louis bound
Select athletes from the STC Youth team are competing in St. Louis at the USATF Region 9 meet!!! Gooooo Shockers!! Results will be posted in Youth section as they become available.
Youth Team Kansas City Bound!
The STC Youth Team travels to the Kansas City area this weekend to compete in the “Border Challenge” meet at William Jewell College. Coaches Patrick Simon and Steve McGehee, and Team Moms Angel Dahilig and Shantell Nichols, will travel with the youth team members! Results will be posted next week!
Shocker Summer Series Track Meets
The 2013 Shocker Summer Track and Field Series will begin May 30, 2013 and take place each Thursday through July 18 at 6 p.m. at Wichita State’s Cessna Stadium. A $5 entry fee covers all of the events in which you may want to participate. The meets are open to male, female, youth and masters level competitors. Registration will be held from 5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. For more information, click here >>> Shocker Summer Series 2013 or contact John Wise at jwise@goshockers.com.
Prospective Youth Team Coaches
Interested in applying to be a Coach for the STC Youth Team? Attend an informational meeting on Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at 400p in the WSU Track and Field Team Room at WSU’s Cessna Stadium to learn more! Contact us at youth@shockertrackclub.com for details.
Youth Team News
There will be a Parents Spring/Summer Information meeting on Wednesday, May 15th, at 6:30-7:30pm at the Wichita State University, Cessna Stadium, Track and Field Team Room, West Stadium, Northwest Corner near the bottom of the ramp. Parking is off of 21st Street.
The Team Room is located in the west stadium, northwest corner, near the bottom of the ramp. Parking is available in the small lot off 21st Street.
At the meeting STC Youth Team representatives will introduce key members of the leadership of STC, and provide/present –
– an overview of Shocker Track Club (STC)
– an overview of the STC Youth team
– the fees for the spring/summer – OUTDOOR – session
– the spring/summer practice schedule
– the proposed spring/summer meets
– the head coaches
– the answers to any questions.
See you then!
Help us spread the word about our Shocker Youth Track program! If you would like to help, volunteers are needed to attend upcoming Middle and High School Track meets to pass out Shocker Youth Program pamphlets.