Carolinas Track & Field Club e-News 3/22/2007

2007 Carolina Masters Track & Field Invitational – April 14 at Johnson C. Smith University

The CT&FC will host the Carolina Masters Track & Field Invitational on Saturday April 14 at Johnson C. Smith University.  Anthony James is the Meet Director and Ken Bender is the meet information contact.  The registration form is attached and it will also be available on the CT&FC website later today.  YOU NEED TO BE A MEMBER OF USATF TO COMPETE (join USATF at usatf.org). There is no meet registration fee for 2007 CT&FC members (existing CT&FC members need to send $20 to Ken Bender for CT&FC membership dues for 2007 - new members can join on the website.)  The meet registration fee for non-members is $25.  The registration deadline is April 11.  Due to the late start in announcing this meet, please help spread the word so that we can have a good turnout.  In particular, contact non-member participants in our meets from previous years.  If you are interested in helping with the meet contact Anthony James (Anthony.James@mecklenburgcountync.gov), or just show up at 9:00 on April 14 at JCSU.

CT&FC Website Has Been Updated

The Club website “carolinastrackandfield.org” has been updated, although we are still working on a few bugs.  It is now ready for your viewing.  If you have any ideas for additional website content, send them to Gregg Swindlehurst by reply to this e-mail.  There is a lot of information posted on how well CT&FC members performed at the 2006 USATF Outdoor Masters Championship, and how we ranked in the 2006 final rankings.

Club Membership for 2007

Club membership dues for 2007 have been set at $20.  If you were a member in 2006 all you need to do is mail Ken Bender a check for $20.  Ken’s address is 1104 Bellegrove Place, Charlotte NC 28270.  If you were not a member in 2006, please fill out the form on the Club website so we can get all the needed information, and then send your check to Ken.  You will also need to join USATF to compete in meets.

USATF Southeastern Region Masters Championship – April 20-21 Savannah GA

The USATF Southeastern Region Masters Championship will be held in Savannah GA on April 20-21.  This was held in Durham in 2006, and the CT&FC won the Club Trophy.  Information is on the USATF website (usatf.org).

Master’s Meet in Durham May 4&5

The 37^th Annual BB&T Bob Boal Masters & Open Track and Field Meet will be held in Durham on May 4&5.   April 27^th is the registration deadline.   CT&FC won the team championship last year, and it would be great to make a good showing again this year.  The Board of Directors will be deciding on providing transportation to this meet. 

South Carolinas Masters and Open Track & Field Championships – June 23, 2007

This meet will be held at Winthrop University in Rock Hill SC – real close to Charlotte.  The registration deadline is June 8.  There is no excuse for not having a large turnout from our Club at this meet.  Put it on your calendar.

Throwers Meets in Winston-Salem – May 26 and July 14

Throwers meets will be sponsored by CT&FC at Hanes Park in Winston-Salem on May 26 and July 14, starting at 10:00 a.m.  Bring your own implements.  The meet is not sanctioned, but the marks count for rankings.  There is no fee.  Take Business I-40, exit on Broad St, go right, six lights to Northwest Boulevard.  Hanes Park is on the left.  Contact is Bill Gramley (336-945-9055) or Sangram@Triad.RR.com.

North Carolina Senior Games

The North Carolina Senior Games are for those older than age 55.  The website is www.ncseniorgames.org.  The Mecklenburg County regional qualifying dates are April 19 through May 12.  There are many sports – not just track and field.  If you qualify at the regionals the finals are in Raleigh on September 27 and 28.

Club Practice Schedule

The official Club practice is 9:00 – 12:00 a.m. on Saturdays at the UNCC track, weather permitting.  Several members are also training on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:00 to 7:00.  

Miscellaneous

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