Carolinas Track & Field Club e-News 6/9/2008

CHANGE  June Summer Track Series in Charlotte on Tuesday Evenings Now at Myers Park High School

The Charlotte Track & Triathlon Club is hosting their summer track series on Tuesday evenings through June 24.  The Charlotte Observer sports section now shows that these meets have returned to the Myers Park High School Track (rather than the adjacent Alexander Graham Middle School).  More information is available at http://www.charlottetrackandtriclub.org/SummerTrack/2008/SummerTrack.asp, but the website does not yet indicate the change back to Myers Park High School.  Note that I was unable to get confirmation of this location change today due to the short notice.

Results of the Atlanta Track & Field Classic – June 7 – Emory University, Atlanta GA

Seven members of CT&FC competed at the Atlanta Track and Field Classic on June 7 at Emory University in Atlanta.  For the second straight year temperatures were in the high 90s and well above that on the track surface.  CT&FC members placed well at this very enjoyable meet.  Bob Rockwell (M55) placed first in all three jumps.  Sam Hall (M60) easily won the 100m and the 200m.  Dan Linker (M55) placed first in the shot put and the discus.  Gregg Swindlehurst (M50) placed first in the 400m, second in the 400m hurdles, and third in the 100m and the 200m.  Michael Kountze (M45) placed second in the 200m.  Also competing were Mark Kerr (M40) and Michael DeBo (M45) n the 200m.  CT&FC member results. are attached, with complete results on the Atlanta Track Club’s website (www.atlantatrackclub.org).

Plan to Compete at the SC Open/Masters Track & Field Championship on 6/28 at Winthrop University

An excellent master’s meet very close to Charlotte will be held on June 28 at Winthrop University in Rock Hill.  This meet helps CT&FC out a great deal by allowing us compete at a second meet near Charlotte.  Rather than CT&FC take on all the work and cost of hosting a second meet at this time of year, we can take advantage of this meet and let them do all the work.  Supporting this meet with a great CT&FC member turnout every year is a very good thing for CT&FC.  The Winthrop facility is excellent and they have a good officiating crew too!  The registration deadline is June 20.  The entry form

July Summer Track Series at UNCC Starts July 8

The UNCC Track Team will be hosting their summer track series at the newly surfaced UNCC track for four Tuesdays beginning on July 8.  More information will follow as it becomes available.

Club Practice Schedule – IMPORTANT UPDATE

The UNCC track has been closed for resurfacing but should re-open soon.  We will let you know when Club practices resume and new information regarding which gates will be unlocked, etc.  The normal CT&FC practices are Saturday mornings at UNCC from 9-11.  Some members also practice at the UNCC track on weekday evenings.  The Club is using the JCSU track as an interim practice location on Saturday mornings from 9:00-11:00 a.m. and on weekdays from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m.  The JCSU track will not be available the weekend on June 14&15 due to the Jim Law Invitational meet.  Note that some CT&FC members are signed up for the Jim Law Invitational masters events on Friday evening from 6-8 p.m..

USATF and CT&FC Membership Dues for 2008

The Board of Directors has set the Club membership dues for 2008 at $20 per family.  Membership is restricted to age 21 or older and resident in the U. S.  Checks made out to CT&FC can be mailed to Ken Bender at 1104 Bellegrove Place, Charlotte, NC 28270.  You can join USATF via their website (www.usatf.org).

Club Membership

The CT&FC membership at this time consists of 56 athletes.  New members can join through the Club website www.carolinastrackandfield.org.

2008 Schedule

The Jim Law Invitational at JCSU on June 13 and a new meet in Richmond on July 12 have been added to the schedule.  See above for information on the June and July summer track series on Tuesday evenings in Charlotte.

June 13 Jim Law Invitational Masters Track & Field Meet – JCSU 6-8 p.m.

(registration (www.coacho.com) has probably closed for this meet)

June 24-29      Volunteer at UNCC for USA Youth Outdoor T&F Championships  (Charlotte NC)

(see below for more information)

June 28 USATF SC Open and Masters Track and Field Championships  (Rock Hill SC)

REGISTRATION MUST BE POSTMARKED BY JUNE 20

July 12 Throwers Meet  (Winston-Salem NC)

(Contact is Bill Gramley (sangram@triad.rr.com))

July 12 Virginia Association Open and Masters T&F Championship (Richmond VA)

(Entry Form)

July 19 USATF East Region Outdoor Masters T&F Championships (Columbia MD)

August 2        Throwers Meet  (Winston-Salem NC)

(Contact is Bill Gramley (sangram@triad.rr.com))

August 7-10     USATF Outdoor Masters Championship  (Spokane WA)

August 28-31    North American (NCCWMA) Track & Field Championships (Clermont FL)

Volunteers Needed at UNCC for the USA Youth Outdoor Track & Field Championship – June 24-29

The 2008 USA Youth Outdoor Track & Field Championship will be held June 24-29 at the UNCC track.  Volunteers are needed.  Contact Stacey Ashton (sra4400@aol.com) for information.  Here is the link to the website for the meet.  http://www.usatf.org/events/2008/USAYouthOutdoorTFChampionships/

North Carolina USATF is Looking for Volunteers for Officer Positions

The North Carolina USATF is looking for volunteers for several officer positions at the state level.  If you have an interest please contact Eric Braschwitz (his e-mail is nctrackfield1957@yahoo.com).

Club Website

The Club website is www.carolinastrackandfield.org.