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Club Information – Sam Hall (704) 707-5566 ssh200meterman@ctc.net
Membership Information – Ken Bender (Treasurer) (704-814-4764) bendercruz@carolilna.rr.com or Kenneth.Bender@RBC.com
Website Contact – Gregg Swindlehurst (704-366-1403) gbswindl@bellsouth.net

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Welcome to Carolinas Track and Field Club

The Carolinas Track & Field Club, headquartered in Charlotte North Carolina, has membership across North and South Carolina and competes under USA Track & Field at the masters level. Masters track & field is for ages 30 and up, with competition in five-year brackets (30-34, 35-39, 40-44, etc.). The Club has members competing in age groups from 30-34 to 80-84, with recent membership consisting of 7 women and 38 men. The full schedule of track and field events recognized by USATF are included in the competition. Event distances, hurdle heights and spacing, and implement weights vary by age bracket according to USATF specifications. The Club membership fee for 2008 is $20 per family. The membership includes all skill levels from beginner to elite. Many members are returning to the sport after a long absence. Some members are in serious training programs for national competition, and some are just out for fun and to enjoy the fellowship and fresh air.

In August 2006 the Club hosted the 2006 USATF National Outdoor Masters Track and Field Championship at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte track. Gordon Edwards, former Club President and Coach, served as Meet Director. A large number of the Club members participated in the championships, winning 14 individual and 3 relay gold medals, 10 individual and 2 relay silver medals, and 15 individual and 2 relay bronze medals. 39 Club members placed in the top six in at least one event. The Club place 4th overall with a total of 327 points, with the women placing 2nd with 138 points, and the men placing 3rd with 189 points.

The Club practices at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte track on Saturdays from 9-12 a.m. Some members also train at the track on weekday evenings. Many members train individually and attend the meets that we host.

The Club hosts two or three USATF sanctioned masters track and field competitions annually. These are held at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte track or the Johnson C. Smith University track, both in Charlotte, North Carolina. Many members travel to USATF meets in the southeast as well as to the USATF indoor and outdoor national masters championships. Refer to the "Calendar of Events" for upcoming meets and other events.

If you have questions, contact Sam Hall, (704) 707-5566 / ssh200meterman@ctc.net).

Results of 7th Annual Carolinas Masters Invitational on April 19, 2008 at JCSU

The Carolinas Track &Field Club, along with the Mecklenburg County Department of Parks and Recreation, hosted the 7th Annual Carolinas Masters Invitational on April 19, 2008 at the Irwin Belk Track facility at the Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte North Carolina. 75 competitors from seven states entered and 63 competed, ranging in age up to M78 Lawrence Greco and M76 John Schreiber, both of whom competed in the 100m and 200m events. Highlights of the meet were: Bill Halverson (M51) clearing 14’5” (4.40m) in the pole vault, which is far above the All-American standard of 3.55m and an age-graded performance of 91.93%. Marino Drake (M40) cleared 6’0” (1.82m) in the high jump and above the All-American standard of 1.76m. Leo Sanders (M57) ran a sizzling All-American time of 25.82 in the 200m. Michael Jones (M48) bested the All-American standard in the 110 m hurdles with a time of 17.79 seconds. Bill Gramley (M72) exceeded the All-American standard in the discus with a throw of 35.26 feet. See the complete results in the “Meet Results” section.

Bill Gramley and Jim Russ Win Gold at USATF Indoor Masters Championships in Boston

CT&FC members Bill Gramley (M70) and Jim Russ (M50) won gold medals at the USATF 2008 Indoor Masters Track & Field Championships held in Boston March 28-30. Bill won double gold in the weight throw (14.33m) and the superweight throw (8.60m). Jim won the indoor pentathlon (3704 pts) and also placed second in the pole vault (3.60m) and fourth in the 60 meter hurdles. Also placing for CT&FC were Wayne Fisher (M50) fifth in the 60m dash, and Gregg Swindlehurst (M50) sixth in the 60m dash and sixth in the 400m. CT&FC placed in a tie for 26th place out of 87 clubs with 37 points. Next year the indoor championships will be held in Landover MD.

CT&FC Results at 2007 USATF Masters Outdoor Championships

Eleven members of CT&FC traveled to Maine August 2-5 for the 2007 USATF Masters Outdoor Championships, and all eleven placed and contributed points to place CT&FC 16th out of 141 clubs in attendance with 76 points. CT&FC has three 2007 national champions!

Gold Medalists
Bob Rockwell (M55) won the gold medal in the triple jump with an amazing jump of 10.98m (36-00.25 feet), winning by almost four feet!
Chris Sarsony (M40) won the gold medal in the pentathlon with particularly strong performances in the discus, the javelin, and the 200m!
Mike DeMarte (M35) won the gold medal in the discus with an excellent throw of 45.54m (149-05 feet), and repeated as national champion!

Silver Medalists
Anthony Searles (M50) in the 100m with a blistering time of 12.18 seconds!
Liz Johnson (W50) in the high jump!
Bob Rockwell (M55) in the long jump!

Bronze Medalists
Chris Sarsony (M40) in the 3000m steeplechase!
Mike DeMarte (M35) in the shot!
Jamie Wells (M50) in the pentathlon!
Stefan Waltermann (M55) in the pentathlon!

Placed:
Kris Kazebee (W40) (5th in the 100, 5th in the 200, and 5th in the 400)
Bill Gramley (M70) (6th in the shot)
Bob Rockwell (M55) (5th in the high jump)
Paul Kinny (M50) (6th in the 1500 with a really fast 4:31)
Stefan Waltermann (M55) (5th in the javelin)
Gregg Swindlehurst (M50) (4th in the 400 hurdles and 5th in the 100 hurdles)

CT&FC World and National Record Holders

Carolinas Track & Field Club

World Record Holders

Sam Hall

M60 Indoor 4 x 200 meter Relay     1:44.39                        Linz, GER (2006)

American Record Holders

Jim Russ

M50 Decathlon                         7268 points                        Riccione ITA (2007)

World and National Masters Champions

Liz Johnson W50          54 national & world championships in 19 events

Jim Russ M50              2007 Indoor Pentathlon National Champion 

                                 2007 World Decathlon Champion

                                 2007 National Decathlon Champion

                                            2006  Heptathlon National Champion

                                            2005 Decathlon National Champion

                                            2005 Pentathlon National Champion

                                           2005 Heptathlon National Champion

                                            2002 Heptathlon National Champion

Sam Hall M60               2001 4 x 100 Relay World Champion

                                 2003 4 x 100 Relay World Champion

                                 2005 4 x 100 Relay World Champion

                                 2005 4 x 400 Relay World Champion

Barbara Turkdamar W45         2001 100 Meter National Champion

                                             2001 200 Meter National Champion

                                             2001 400 Meter National Champion

 

Chris Sarsony M40                  2007 Pentathlon National Champion

 

Mike DeMarte M30                  2007 Discus National Champion

                                            2006 Discus National Champion

Vince Struble M55             2002 Pole Vault Indoor National Champion

                                          2002 Pole Vault National Champion

                                          2006 Pole Vault National Champion

Final 2007 USATF Outdoor Rankings top 10

Jim Russ M50                          Decathlon         7268                1

Tom Steed M65                       SP                    13.9                1

Bill Gramley M70                     SW                  7.68                 1

Bill Halverson M50                   PV                   4.45                 2

Vince Struble                           PV                   3.80                2

Anthony Searles M50               100m               11.77               3

Bob Rockwell M55                    TJ                   11.06                3

Stefan Waltermann M55          Decathlon         5015                 3

Chris Sarsony M40                  Pentathlon        2701                3

Jameson Wells M50                 Pentathlon        2658                3

Gregg Swindlehurst M50          400mH             1:05.8              4

Bob Rockwell  M55                  LJ                    5.25                 4

Kevin Rumble M50                  Pentathlon        2314                4

Stefan Waltermann M55           Pentathlon        2676               4

Bill Gramley M70                     Wt-Pent           3481                4

Chris Sarsony M35                  3000mSC        13:42.19           4

Bob Rockwell M55                    3000mSC        17:30.00          4

Tom Steed M65                       WT                  15.33               5

Mike DeMarte M35                   DT                   47.89               5

Jim Russ M50                          100mH            15.65               5

Anthony Searles M50               200m               24.76              6

Lem Clayton M60                    SW                  7.23                 6

Tom Steed M65                       DT                   42.64              6

Paul Kinny M50                       Mile                 4:56                 7

Bill Gramley M70                       DT                  39.90               7

Paul Kinny M50                       1500m             4:31.03            9

Bill Gramley M70                      HT                   35.62               9

Tom Steed M65                       HT                   34.19               9

Liz Johnson W50                      HJ                    1.10                 9

Bill Gramley M70                     W                    14.00               10

Terry Martin M60                    Wt-Penta         3105                 10