Volunteers for WSU Track & Field Meets Needed!
If you are looking for a fun opportunity to assist in the facilitation of a Wichita State University Track and Field meet, we’ve got a deal for you! Actually three (3) deals! Wichita State University will host three T&F meets this spring – April 13-15, May 5, and May 12-14 – at Cessna Stadium. Volunteers are provided with an event t-shirt and meals and beverages. We need you!!
Contact Darren Muci, President, at president@shockertrackclub.com for more details!
Youth Outdoor Parent Information Meeting Scheduled
STC is pleased to announce that the first of three Parent Information meetings will be held on Thursday, March 30th at 700p.
The meeting will be held at Wichita State University’s Cessna Stadium in the Track and Field Team Room.
Parking is available in a small lot off 21st Street between the Charles Koch Arena Practice Gym and the northwest corner of Cessna Stadium. The Team Room door is at the bottom of the ramp that leads to the track. We will post signs to guide you.
Complete information about the 2017 Spring/Summer season will be provided. Registration fees can also be paid at the meeting. The first practice for eligible athletes will be on Thursday, April 6th at 600p.
For planning purposes we have finalized the following base registration pricing structures –
– Join in April – $180
– Join in May – $160
– Join in June – $140
– Join in July – $120
All fees include –
– Coaching and training by experienced Coaches and athletes
– Practice on the Wichita State University Cessna Stadium Track
– Team Wristband
– Free participation in the Shocker Summer Series Thursday Night Track Meets in June and July at Cessna Stadium
Complete registration information packets will be posted on www.shockertrackclub.com the week of March 27th and available for download and printing. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions in advance of the meeting at youth@shockertrackclub.com
See you on March 30th!
New Leadership for Officials Group and Youth Track Team Announced
The Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointments of Mike Holladay as Director of Officials, and Stephanie Knab as Director of the Youth Team. Mike, a long-time USATF National Level Official, will provide strong oversight and experience in organizing Officials for WSUT&F and STC meets. Mike can be contacted at officials@shockertrackclub.com. Stephanie, a recent graduate of Wichita State and the Track and Field Team as a High Jumper, is a Science Teacher at Curtis Middle School. She will provide strong organizational skills and a strong knowledge of Track and Field in her new leadership role. Congratulations to Mike and Stephanie!
Youth Outdoor Track and Field
Shocker Track Club Youth Outdoor practice will return this spring/summer with practices at Wichita State University’ Cessna Stadium Track. Practices will begin in early April. Informational meetings will be held in late March. Athletes between the ages of 5 and 19 are eligible to participate. If you have any questions, or would like to be contacted, send an email to youth@shockertrackclub.com. This will be an exciting year with the continuation of the Shocker Summer Series Meets on Thursdays in June/July, and the USATF Junior Olympics in Lawrence, Kansas, in late July.
Indoor Pole Vault Season Comes to a Close
The 2016-2017 Indoor Pole Vault season came to a close on Saturday completing four months of vaulting practice. Over 50 Pole Vaulters in ages ranging from middle school to Masters participated during the season at the USD259-Wichita Northeast Magnet High School in Bel Aire, Kansas.
Registration Remains Open for the STC Bill Butterworth Indoor
ONLINE REGISTRATION DEADLINE is THURSDAY, JANUARY 26, 2017 at 10:00 p.m.
REGISTRATION MUST BE ONLINE USING A COMPUTER – NOT A CELL/SMART PHONE!
Attention Masters, Open and Youth Athletes! There’s still time to register for the 2017 Shocker Track Club Bill Butterworth Indoor Masters, Open and Youth Indoor Meet – USATF Missouri Valley Association Masters Indoor Championship. The meet will be held on Saturday, January 28, 2017 in the Wichita State University Heskett Center.
Register Online Here >> STC Bill Butterworth Registration
This meet is for Masters, Open, Elite and Youth athletes. Youth athletes may compete in the Pole Vault, 60m, 200m, 300m, 400m, 800m, 1500m, and 1500m Racewalk.
Complete Meet Information is Here >> Butterworth Online Registration 2017
Contact Larry Staton at masters@shockertrackclub.com if you have questions!
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
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.
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.
