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Northern VA Regional
Spring T&F Championship

Congratulations to everyone on a wonderful Liberty District Championship. We are proud of all of you, your effort, your commitment, and your dedication. Thank you to all the parents for your support, and thank you to the coaches for all your dedication.

All of the athletes gave their best - some setting lifetime personal best and seasonal best in a tough District. Perfect example 5 of 7 teams in the Boy's 4x800m relay team qualified for the State meet at the championship.

Dates:
Day 1 - Wednesday, May 24th @ 5:00 PM
Day 2 - Thursday, May 25th @ 5:00 PM

Meet Location: South Lakes High School
Address: 11400 South Lakes Dr., Reston VA, 20191

Bus:
Day 1 - We have 1 bus - leaving at 3:30 PM from the track
Day 2 - We have 1 bus - leaving at 3:30 PM from the track

Meet Start time:
Day 1 - Field Events at 5:00 PM & Running Events at 5:30 PM
Day 2 - Field Events at 5:00 PM & Running Events at 6:30 PM

Notes:
*Right now - the plan unless it is approved is for NO one to drive to the meet. This is a championship - we need everyone there on time and ready if needed.

*Anyone driving will have to be approved by Head Coach Wong - Right now - the field event athletes will either have to drive to get a ride to the meet. The bus leaving at 4 PM - does not help them. I will speak with them and their parents and make the arrangements.

*I would like for everyone to stay the whole meet. If, you are going to leave the meet - I need to know by Sunday, May 21st. If, we do not have enough people riding the bus back - I will cancel the return bus and save the school some money. If I do not hear back from you - I will assume you riding the bus and I need you to stay and ride the bus. Parents - help me out by don't have the kids call you to pick them up.

*Weather is expected to be I will update you closer to the meet.

*If, for some reason, you cannot make the meet - you need to let Coach Wong know by Friday, May 19th at Noon. Once entries close we cannot make changes - this meet is not like anyone other - they are no substitutions or additions or replacements. We will lose the entry and that athlete will not get credit for the season as stated in the rules packet.

*Below is the list of athletes on the Northern VA Regional championship team. Only these members of the team will continue to practice going forward for the Regional and State championship team.

Name
Archer, LaRynn (26)
Barnes, Simon (24)
Bhalla, Krish (24)
Buckley, Reid (23)
Church, Henry (23)
Curran, Veronica (23)
Dabich, Samantha (26)
Davila, Lucas (23)
Ephraim, Eden (26)
Eric, Miracle (24)
Haggerty Graham, Adrianna (24)
Hosch, Katherine (26)
Lauber, Samantha (24)
Lee, Samuel (23)
Lynch, Natifah (26)
Morgan, Eryn (25)
Oliver, Alexander (23)
Oliver, Seth (23)
Oluwehinmi, Oluwatoni (25)
Parish, Sydney (25)
Robyak, Kayla (25)
Russin, Benjamin (23)
Sanders, Sean (23)
Shoemaker, Amelia (25)
Skaggs, Sarah (23)
Smith, Elijah (25)
Spoden, Haley (23)
Stefanova, Naomi (26)
Tolcha, Bermaji (23)

*Reminders - the coaches will make the final decision on who competes and in what events - even though most of them are pretty certain.

*Likewise with the relays - the coaches will determine who will compete too.

*If, they are any questions - please contact Coach Wong.

WEDNESDAY, May 24, 2022 (DAY 1)

4:00 p.m. Coaches Meeting
Weigh in Discus/Shot
Pole Vault Verification
5:00 p.m. Boys Discus Throw
Girls Shot Put - (Haggerty Graham)
Girls Triple Jump - (Curran)

Girls Pole Vault followed by Boys Pole Vault
5:30 PM 3200 Meter Relay Finals
(Spoden, Parish, Shoemaker, Stefanova, Dabich, Lauber, Robyak, Hosch)
(Tolcha, Davila, Lee, Barnes, Smith, Buckley, Church, Russin)

6:50 100 Meter Dash Trials - (Curran, Bhalla)
7:00 3200 Meter Finals - (Shoemaker, S. Oliver)

7:45 100 Meter Dash Finals - (Curran, Bhalla)


THURSDAY, MAY 25, 2022 (DAY 2)

4:00 p.m. Coaches Meeting
Weigh in Discus/Shot
5:00 p.m. Girls Discus Throw - (Haggerty Graham)
Girls Long Jump - (Curran)

6:25 p.m. NATIONAL ANTHEM

RUNNING FINALS
6:30 1600 Meter Run (sections on time) - (Spoden, Sanders, S. Oliver)

6:55 400 Meter Relay (sections on time)
(Curran, Archer, Eric, Ephraim, Lynch, Oluwehinmi, Skaggs, Morgan)

7:10 400 Meter Dash Finals (sections on time) - (Skaggs, A. Oliver)

8:00 800 Meter Run(sections on time) - (Spoden, Sanders)

8:20 200 Meter Dash Finals - (Eric, A. Oliver, Bhalla)

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Remember: We are still doing our letter campaign. Right now are at $750 of $15,000. If, we can get everyone to raise $100 - we would be able to reach out goals. You do not have to donate directly but can you please keep sharing it on your social media or email it to friends and family? We would appreciate it.

Once again, we are doing our letter campaign - we have to pay for all the invitational meets and we still need to purchase hurdles, and blocks and add more uniforms. So, please support the fundraiser, at a minimum please share it on your social media and with your friends and family. Remember all funds donated to the Boosters and school is 100% Tax Deductible.

Please see the link below -

2023 Marshall HS Spring Track & Field Challenge

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Marshall T&F - Regional Championship Summary - Spoden & Oliver wins Regional Crown

Regional Championship Summary

When you have the heart of a champion nothing can stop you from achieving greatness - Senior Haley Spoden and Seth Oliver are the true definition of champions who will not be denied greatness.

Like in the spring of last year, Spoden jumped into the 3200m for fun and when it was over - she was the Northern Regional champion in the event. This year it was repeated as she lead wire to wire to claim the title in a new personal best and state qualifier.

Oliver started off the season winning the 3200m and would go undefeated the rest of the season including winning the Liberty District title in runway fashion. The regional championship race was not going to be another running away with a quality field. Running with the top 3 for most of the race and going into the final lap - the Yorktown running threatened to end his streak. However, with 100 meters to go, Seth saw daylight and decide today wasn't the day he was going to lose. Letting off a final big kick, Oliver would catch the Yorktown runner at the line and keep his streak intact.

Senior Sean Sanders only had one record left to chase and this meet would be his best shot to get it. The 1000m record was tough because it is usually run after the 1600m run - but this time - Sanders would run it fresh, leading for most of the race. The goal was right there to be achieved. With two laps to go he was joined by a runner by Oakton and the chase as on, with a final push, Sanders had done it, broke the final indoor record he wanted to get. Now he is the owner of school records in the 4x800m, 800m, 1000m, and 1600m to go along with his outdoors 4x800m and 1600m records. I'm sure he will be going after the outdoor 800m records too in the spring.

Senior Alexander Oliver's hard work put him in place to have choices when it came to the regional championship - he could run the 4x200m, 500m, 300m, and 4x400m. He anchored the 4x200m to an automatic qualifier in the first meet to the State championship - so he didn't need to run that event, the 300m was going to be hard on a flat track and the 4x400m was at the end. But being the leader that he is - AJ choose the harder event and decided to put his heart all into it. Running his fast section - he found himself with the lead with a lap to go and still running smooth. He held his composure and finish strong to the line and when it was over - he had run the 3rd fastest time in school history, better his personal best by over 1 second, and qualified for the state championship.

Senior Christos Proctor seems to never have it easy and everything he wanted it required a fight and battle. He broke the school record earlier in the 55m dash at his first meet at PG Sportplex and here was again need another performance closer to that to qualify for the State championship. Qualification did not go as planned, Proctor came in the meet ranked 2nd and was the last qualifier into the finals in 8th and forgotten man on the outside and nursed a little pain in his leg. Speaking to the coach and his dad - all he was asked to was execute just once and then he can get rest and get healthy for the state championship. Like a champion and Christos pushed out the blocks in the lonely outside lane and sped to the lead and kept pushing when the results were posted he had taken 3rd and was close to his school record performance (6.70 to 6.67).

The 4x800m relay team easily won the District title and the only thing left for them to was secure their automatic qualifier for the state championship but missed it by 0.12 (8:15.61 to 8:15.73). So, the mission was moved to the Regional championship and the team was in the fight from start to finish. Seth Oliver lead off the season and put right in the thick of things, the battle would continue with Senior Luke Hanzlik ran hard and kept the fight going, Senior Nawfal Elwannas kept the team pushing and on target and Senior Sean Sanders would take to the anchor with the goal within reach. Sanders would close out the relay and this time they better the qualifier by over 4 seconds for the State championship.

Junior Adrianna Haggerty Graham has been doing double duty as the manager on the 19 -3 men's basketball team while being one of the best shot putters in the region. She lived up to the hype putting together a great series of throws to set a personal best and placed her highest finish in the regional champ just missing the state champs by one spot.

Senior Graham Peterson, Veronica Curran, and Gavin Sandall probably competed in his last indoor meet as Statesmen - thank you for your leadership, dedication, and commitment.

Congratulations to these athletes competing at the State Championship - on Feb. 24th and Feb. 25th in Virginia Beach, VA. Only these athletes will continue to practice next week.

Name
Anis, Neil (24)
Bhalla, Krish (24)
Buckley, Reid (23)
Church, Henry (23)
Elwannas, Nawfal (23)
Hanzlik, Luke (23)
Lee, Samuel (23)
Lomax, Bennett (24)
McCarthy, Aidan (24)
Moore, Ethan (24)
Oliver, Alexander (23)
Oliver, Seth (23)
Proctor, Christos (23)
Sandall, Gavin (23)
Sanders, Sean (23)
Spoden, Haley (23)
Zarandazchi, Shervin (23)

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Statesmen in the running for Liberty District Championship title.

The 2022- 2023 Liberty District Championship will be held at Prince George's Sports and Learning complex along with the Concorde District on Thursday, February 2nd, and Friday, February 3rd. Based on the seeding performances going into the meet, the Marshall Statesmen is in the running along with Washington-Liberty HS to win the Boy's team title.

The Statemen will be led by a Quartet of Seniors mainly on the track in the distance and sprint discipline.

Senior Sean Sanders is ranked #1 in all three of his races with the fastest time in the 1600m and 1000m and is a member of the 4x800m relay team. Fellow distance runner and Senior Seth Oliver is #1 in two (3200m, 4x800m) of three races with 2nd only to his teammate in the 1600m.

Senior Christos Proctor returns to the track where he set a school record in the 55m dash (6.67) and is ranked #2 in the event and a member of the #1 ranked 4x200m school record team. Senior Alexander Oliver (not related to Seth) will look to pull off another District title as he is entered in the 300m and 500m and 4x400m relay.

With all the action on the track, the title might actually come down to Senior Graham Peterson moving up in the Boy's Shot put as Washington-Liberty currently outscoring the Statesmen 52 - 2 in the field events. It really going to take a team effort to win the title, scoring one point here and another point there by athletes such as Senior Gavin Sandall (300m, 500m), Junior Krish Bhalla (55m, 300m), Junior Simon Barnes (3200m) or Senior Nawfal Elwannas (1000m).

On the women's side, Senior Haley Spoden is posed to have a great championship to close out her District career with some historical performances in the last few weeks. She had moved up the rankings in the 1600m, Mile, and 1000m and put the 4x800m relay team to win the event. Freshman Samantha Dabich looking to be the next rising star based on her top 6 ranking in the 500m and 1000m and Sophomore Amelia Shoemaker has been tearing up the track in the last few weeks in the 3200m and 1600m.

Senior Veronica Curran is the hardest working woman on the team as she is entered in the long and Triple jump, 300m dash, and potentially two relay team duties. Junior Allison Gardner is ranked #3 in the 55m dash and will run both the 4x200m and 4x400m.

In the girl's shot put - all three junior class ladies have the chance of making it to the regional championship led by Adrianna Haggerty Graham, Jada Patrick (55m and 4x200), and Daniela Garcia Palencia.

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Name
Ahmed, Merziya (26)
Alaydrus, Lylana (24)
Bae, Anna (26)
Brewer, Sadie (26)
Chase, Carolyne (23)
Curran, Veronica (23)
Dabich, Samantha (26)
Ephraim, Eden (26)
Eric, Miracle (23)
Garcia Palencia, Daniela (24)
Gardner, Allison (24)
Haggerty Graham, Adrianna (24)
Heffernan, Zoe (25)
Lang, Maya (25)
Lauber, Samantha (24)
Oluwehinmi, Oluwatoni (25)
Parish, Sydney (25)
Patrick, Jada (24)
Ramirez, Valeria (25)
Shoemaker, Amelia (25)
Skaggs, Sarah (23)
Spoden, Haley (23)
Stefanova, Naomi (26)
Streett, Georgia (26)

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Name
Anis, Neil (24)
Barnes, Simon (24)
Bhalla, Krish (24)
Buckley, Reid (23)
Church, Henry (23)
Elwannas, Nawfal (23)
Estep, Nathan (24)
Estrada Zapata, Samuel (24)
Hanzlik, Luke (23)
Lee, Curtis (23)
Lee, Samuel (23)
Lim, Daniel (25)
Lomax, Bennett (24)
Mathews, Brent (23)
McCarthy, Aidan (24)
Moore, Ethan (24)
Oliver, Alexander (23)
Oliver, Seth (23)
Owino, George (26)
Penix, Jaime (23)
Perrault, Adam (23)
Peterson, Graham (23)
Pho, Hong-An (25)
Proctor, Christos (23)
Sandall, Gavin (23)
Sanders, Sean (23)
Tadlock, Conner (23)
Taranov, Alek (23)
Tillman, Hayden (23)
Vaidya, Vedansh (23)
Zarandazchi, Shervin (23)

2023 Liberty District Spring T&F Championship

Congratulations to everyone on a wonderful regular season. We are proud of all of you, your effort, your commitment and dedication. Thank you to all the parents on your support.

Dates:
Day 1 - Thursday, May 11th @ 5:30PM
Day 2 - Saturday, May 13th @ 11:00AM

Meet Location: Wakefield High School
Address: 1325 S. Dinwiddie St. Arlington, VA 22206

Bus:
Day 1 - We have 1 buses - leaving at 4:15PM from the Kiss and Ride - Door#4

Day 2 - We have 1 buses - leaving at 8:30AM from the Kiss and Ride - Door#4

End Time: The meet is expected to end after 2:30PM

Meet Start time:
Day 1 - Field Events at 5:30PM & Running Events at 5:45PM
Day 2 - Field Events at 10:00AM & Running Events at 11:00AM

Notes:
*Right now - the plan unless it is approved is for NO one to drive to the meet. This is a championship - we need everyone there on time and ready if needed.
*Anyone driving will have to approved by Head Coach Wong by Tuesday, May 9th.
*We need everyone to stay the whole meet. We have relays at the end and anyone on the team is eligible to run the relays.

*Weather is expected to be in the 60s but is colder in the morning and the possibility for rain (Will update closer to the meet).

*If, for some reason you cannot make the meet - you need to let Coach Wong know by Monday, May 8th at Noon. Entries close at that time - this meet is not like anyone other - they are no substitutions or additions or replacements. We will lose the entry and that athlete will not get credit for the season as stated in the rules packet.

*Below is the list of athletes on the District championship team. Only these members of the team will continue to practice going forward for the District, Regional and State championship team.

Name
Ahmed, Merziya (26)
Anis, Neil (24)
Archer, LaRynn (26)
Barnes, Simon (24)
Bhalla, Krish (24)
Blanton, Josephine (24)
Buckley, Reid (23)
Cabrera Sanchez, Kevin (26)
Campbell, Flann (26)
Church, Henry (23)
Cotto-Rivera, Andrew (24)
Curran, Veronica (23)
Dabich, Samantha (26)
Davila, Lucas (23)
Elwannas, Nawfal (23)
Ephraim, Eden (26)
Eric, Miracle (24)
Frizell, Colin (25)
Garcia Palencia, Daniela (24)
Haggerty, Graham, Adrianna (24)
Hosch, Alexander (24)
Hosch, Katherine (26)
Jones, Cameron (23)
Joseph, Teena (26)
Khoubbieh, Carlie (25)
Kiersz, Christopher (23)
Kim, Ellie (23)
Kindelan, Emma (26)
Kolyani, Hana (26)
Lauber, Samantha (24)
Lee, Samuel (23)
Lim, Daniel (25)
Lomax, Bennett (24)
Lynch, Natifah (26)
McCarthy, Aidan (24)
Morgan, Eryn (25)
Oliver, Seth (23)
Oluwehinmi, Oluwatoni (25)
Owino, George (26)
Parish, Sydney (25)
Perrault, Adam (23)
Perry, Daniel (26)
Peterson, Graham (23)
Pho, Hong-An (25)
Proctor, Christos (23)
Robyak, Kayla (25)
Russin, Benjamin (23)
Sandall, Gavin (23)
Sanders, Sean (23)
Schleicher, Daniel (26)
Shoemaker, Amelia (25)
Skaggs, Sarah (23)
Smith, Elijah (25)
Somboonpakron, Lauren (26)
Spoden, Haley (23)
Stefanova, Naomi (26)
Stewart, Asha (26)
Streett, Georgia (26)
Tadlock, Conner (23)
Tolcha, Bermaji (23)
VanValen, Anthony (25)
Wang, Yixiang (26)
Ziyad, Farrah (24)

The final entries will be determined by the Coach's on Tuesday night and published to the team members via email and by Schoology.
*Reminders - the coaches will make the final decision on who competes and in what events. The athletes competed during the regular season and put their best performances and left it up to the coaches to make the best decision.
*Likewise with the relays - the coaches will determine who will compete too.
*If, they are any questions - please contact Coach Wong.


Order of Events:
Thursday, May 11th, 2023

(DAY 1)
5:00 p.m. Coaches Meeting

Weigh in Discus/Shot

5:30 p.m. Boys Discus Throw

Girls Shot Put
Boys High Jump
Girls Triple Jump
Boys Long Jump
Girls Pole Vault


5:45 100/110mHH Prelims Girls/Boys (top 6 to finals)
6:10 100m Dash Prelims Girls/Boys (top 6 to finals)
6:35 3200 Meter Relay Finals Girls/Boys (1 heat finals)



Saturday, May 13, 2023 (DAY 2)

9:30 a.m. Coaches Meeting

10:00 a.m. Girls Discus Throw
Boys Shot Put
Girls High Jump
Boys Triple Jump
Girls Long Jump
Boys Pole Vault



11:00 a.m. * NATIONAL ANTHEM (note new time change to running events)

RUNNING Time Schedule for FINALS
100mH Finals Girls (Top 6)
110mH Finals Boys (Top 6)
100m Finals Girls (Top 6)
100m Finals Boys (Top 6)
1600 Meter Run Girls/Boys (sections on time)
400 Meter Relay Girls/Boys (sections on time)
400 Meter Dash Finals Girls/Boys (sections on time)
300 Meter IM. Hurdle Finals Girls/Boys (sections on time)
800 Meter Run Girls/Boys (sections on time)
200 Meter Dash Finals Girls/Boys (sections on time)
3200 Meter Run Finals Girls/Boys (sections on time)
1600m Relay Girls/Boys (sections on time)
Team Awards Presentation

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2023 Liberty District Spring Jamboree - Live Results

Good Night Spring T&F Family.
The regular season is quickly coming to an end however, this is going to be a really busy week.

1. Home meet - Wed. May 3rd - Parent Volunteers needed
2. Home meet - Wed. May 3rd - Senior Night
3. Katie Jenkins Invitational - May 6th (Deadline 5/1)
+See lower in the page for time schedule and events.
4. Nike Invitational - May 6th - (Deadline 5/4)
+See lower in the page for time schedule and events.
5. Liberty District Championship - (Deadline 5/7)
+See lower in the page for time schedule and events.


1. Home Meet- May 3rd
*Wed. May 3rd - 5PM - 9:30PM.
*This meet is similar to the Tuesday/Wednesday district meet except we will have all the events at this meet but with limited entries (6) per school.
*Like all the Wednesday meet - it requested the help of parents volunteer from host school.
*This event cannot happen without the parents and it more fun when you're involved.
*Therefore, I need you to sign up to help us. Don't be afraid of the field event - it is really easy to assist with raking, pulling tape, writing down marks - you will have a coach with you to run the event.
*Please see the sign up link below

Parent Volunteers - Home Meet - Wed. May 3rd, 2023

2. Home meet - Wed. May 3rd - Senior Night

*We will be honoring our seniors at the last home meet
*The event starts at 4:30PM
*we have 29 seniors - so we will start on time.
*Please be there by 4:15PM and lined up in the end zone closest to the concession.
*Please complete the link - so we can announce you properly.

Senior Celebration Spring 2023 May 3rd

3. Katie Jenkins Invitational - May 6th (Deadline 5/1)

*This meet is in Maryland
*Bus leaves at 12 noon
*If, you are doing the SAT - you can compete in later event.
*Majority of the sprinters, hurdlers and jumps will be attending this meet.
*The Entries for this meet will be email and posted on Sunday in Schoology.
*Please let me know if you cannot attending - we are only allowed 2 entries per individual events.

4. Nike Invitational - May 6th - (Deadline 5/4)
*This meet starts 3:45PM in the afternoon - so if you taking the SAT - you can still compete.
*There will not be any bus to this meet - we had 7 athletes on the bus this weekend and everyone seem to be leaving before the meet ends.
*So if you're attending - you will need to get a ride to and from South Lakes HS.
*Entries are due on Thursday May 4th.
*Majority of the Distance Runners will be attending this meet.

5. Liberty District Championship - (Deadline 5/7)
*I need everyone (athletes) to complete the availability form by Saturday, May 6th if you are can compete at the District Championship on Thursday, May 11th & Saturday, May 13th.
*If, you cannot compete - then your season is over.
*We assume and fully expect everyone to compete at the Regional Championship (Wed. May 24th & Thurs. May 25th) and the State Meet (Fri. June 2nd & Sat. June 3rd) - so we will not ask.

UPDATED!!! Spring T&F 2023 Meet Availability

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Marshall T&F - May 3rd District Jamboree - Information

Meet Location: Marshall HS (Home)

Address: 7731 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22043

Buses: There are no buses - Athletes needs to be down at the track a 3:15PM to setup the track and field for the meet.

End Time: The meet is expected to end after 9:30PM

Meet Start time: Field Events at 5PM & Running Events at 5PM

Notes:

*This is a home meet - we expected everyone to compete and to stay the whole time. It is our responsibilities to setup and clean up.
*If you are done with your events - please take the time to pick up trash, put away equipments and help out with hurdles and blocks to make the clean up process easier and better.
*District runners are expected to be hurdle crew for the 100m & 110m hurdles. Everyone else will help with 300m hurdles.
*Weather is expected to be in the 60s - we still need everyone needs to have long tights top and bottom, bring our sweats, coats and jackets, hats, gloves for the temps might drop in the night. (I will update this next week)
*Parents - they is a $5.00 charge to get into the meet. To save $5.00 - please sign up to be a volunteer.
*We need Volunteers to help with the field events, concession, clerking and ticket taking. Please see the sign up genius below. This meet doesn't happen without the parents helping out.

Parent Volunteers - Home Meet - Wed. May 3rd, 2023

*This is a full meet all the events but limited entries (6 per school). We will give athletes not competing on Sat. May 6th the opportunities first to compete. Athletes competing on the weekend will run the relays.

*You do not need to check in at the table - we will have hip numbers for all running at our team area.
*Experience athletes - please assist new athletes with getting them warmed up and to their destination for their event.

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Nike Spring Invitational - Sat. May 6th

Meet Name: Nike Spring Invitational

Meet Entries are due on Thursday, May 4th, 2023.

Meet Location: South Lakes HS

Address: 11400 South Lakes Dr, Reston, VA 20191

Buses: We have no bus - athletes will need to get a ride from their parents or drive to the meet.

If, you need a bus - you can attend the meet in Maryland.

End Time: The meet is expected to end after 11:00PM
Meet Start time: Field Events at 3:45PM & Running Events at 4:00PM

Notes:
*Anyone driving or riding to the meet can just go straight to the meet and get there by 4:00PM.
*Weather is expected to be in the 60s but is colder in the morning and the possibility for rain (Will update closer to the meet).
*Any athletes whose driving to the meet - please let me know. Athletes can leave with their parents after they are finish competing but they needs to sign out with the coaches.
*If things have changed and you CANNOT make the meet - I need to know by Wednesday, May 3rd at 12 noon.

3:45 PM Field Events
Boys Long followed by Girls; Girls Triple followed by Boys
Boys Discus followed by Girls
Girls Shot Put followed by Boys
Girls High Jump followed by Boys
Boys Pole Vault followed by Girls
4:00 Running Events
4 * 800 Relay (combined if numbers are low enough)
100/110 hurdles
100 meters (Frosh Girls, Frosh Boys, Varsity Girls, Varsity Boys)
1600 meters
4 * 100 relay
400 meters
300 meter hurdles
800 meters (Frosh Girls, Frosh Boys, Varsity Girls, Varsity Boys)
200 meters
3200 meters
4 * 400 relay

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37th Katie Jenkins Invitational Track & Field Meet

Meet Name: The Katie Jenkins Invitational

Meet Location: Sherwood High School
Address: 300 Olney-Sandy Spring Road, Sandy Spring, Md. 20860

Buses: We have 1 buses - leaving at 12:00PM from the Kiss and Ride - Door#4

End Time: The meet is expected to end after 9:30PM
Meet Start time: Field Events at 2:00PM & Running Events at 2:00PM

Notes:
*Anyone driving or riding to the meet can just go straight to the meet and get there by 2:00PM.
*Weather is expected to be in the 60s but is colder in the morning and the possibility for rain (Will update closer to the meet).
*Any athletes whose driving to the meet - please let me know. Athletes can leave with their parents after they are finish competing but they needs to sign out with the coaches.
*If things have changed and you CANNOT make the meet - I need to know by Monday, May 1st at 10:00AM.

Order of Events:
2:00 PM **Note: this is a Rolling Time Schedule. Athletes must listen for calls and report on First Call**

Trials of Girls 100 Hurdles
Trials of Boys 110 HH
Trials of 100 Dash

*Top 7 times advance to final
Sections on Time - Slow to Fast

3200 Relay
Girls 100 Hurdle
Boys 110 HH
100 Dash
1600 Meter Run
400 Meter Dash
3200 Run
300 Hurdles
200 Dash
800 Run Final
4 x 100 Relay
Clydesdale 4 x 1 Relay
8 x 200 Relay

Field Events
2:00 PM check in by 1:45 PM
Girls Triple Jump- Open pit 2 hours. 3 jumps
Boys Long Jump- Open pit 2 hours. 3 jumps
Girls High Jump
Boys Discus - Discus - Flights - 4 throws
Girls Shot Put - Flights - 4 throws

5:00 PM check in by 4:45PM
IF a 2:00 PM event finishes earlier, we will begin the next field event earlier than

Boys Triple Jump - Open pit 2 hours. 4 jumps
Girls Long Jump - Open pit 2 hours. 4 jumps
Boys High Jump - Five Alive
Girls Discus - 4 throws
Boys Shot Put - 4 throws

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Marshall T&F - Sat. April 29th

Meet Name: Cassel's XBC Track Experience
Meet Location: CHANTILLY HIGH SCHOOL
Address: 4201 Stringfellow Rd, Chantilly, VA 20151

Buses: We have 1 buses - leaving at 7:15AM from the Kiss and Ride - Door#4
End Time: The meet is expected to end after 5:30PM
Meet Start time: Field Events at 8:30AM & Running Events at 8:30AM

Notes:
*Anyone driving or riding to the meet can just go straight to the meet and get there by 2 hours before your event.
*Weather is expected to be in the 60s but is colder in the morning and the possibility for rain.
*Any athletes whose driving to the meet - please let me know. Athletes can leave with their parents after they are finish competing but they needs to sign out with the coaches.
*If things have changed and you CANNOT make the meet - I need to know by Wednesday, April 26th at 12 noon.

MORNING EVENTS:
7:30 Registration begins; Weigh-in for pole vaulters.
8:15 Coaches Meeting
8:30 Girl's Shot Put followed by Boys Shot Put
Boys Discus followed by Girls
Girls Long Jump followed by Girls Triple Jump
Boys Long Jump followed by Boys Triple Jump

9:00 Boys High Jump followed by Girls High Jump
Girls Pole Vault followed by Boys Pole Vault
8:30 Girls 3200m Run
9:15 Boys 3200m Run
10:00 Girls 100Meter Low Hurdles
10:20 Boys 110Meter High Hurdles
10:40 Girls 400Meter Dash
11:00 Boys 400Meter Dash
11:20 Girls1600m Run (unseeded heats- top heat (12-15) n afternoon)
11:35 Boys1600m Run (unseeded heats-top heat (12-15) in afternoon)
12:45 PM (Singing of national anthem; presentation of Boone Cox Memorial Scholarship)

Girls 4x800m Relay
Boys 4x800m Relay
Girls 100m Dash
Boys 100m Dash
Girls 1600m Run (top 2 heats only)
Boys 1600m Run (top 2 heats only)
Girls 4x100m Relay
Boys 4x100m Relay
Girls 300m Hurdles
Boys 300m Hurdles
Girls 800m Run
Boys 800m Run
Girls 200m Dash
Boys 200m Dash
Girls Freshman 1600m Run
Boys Freshman 1600m Run
Girls 4x400m Relay
Boys 4x400m Relay

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Marshall T&F - April 26th Meet B - Information

B MEETS FORMAT
3200m Run
4x100m Relay
300m Hurdles
800m Run
200m Dash
4x400m Relay
M-Shot/F-Discus
M-Long/F-Triple Jump
F-High Jump

Meet Location: Herndon HS
Address: 700 Bennett St, Herndon, VA 20170
Buses: We have 2 buses - leaving at 4:30PM from the Kiss and Ride - Door#4
End Time: The meet is expected to end after 9:30PM
Meet Start time: Field Events at 5PM & Running Events at 5:30PM

Notes:
*We will meet in Room C113 at 3:15PM if anyone need a place to stay until the bus arrives.
*Anyone driving or riding to the meet can just go straight to the meet and get there by 5PM.
*Weather is expected to be in the 60s - we still need everyone needs to have long tights top and bottom, bring our sweats, coats and jackets, hats, gloves for the temps might drop in the night.
*Parents - they is a $5.00 charge to get into the meet.
*Right now we over 100 athletes schedule to compete. We can only take 98 on the buses. So, parents if you are driving to meet - please consider bringing your athlete to the meet.
*Any athletes whose driving to the meet - please let me know. Athletes can leave with their parents after they are finish competing but they needs to sign out with the coaches.
*If, you do not get there at 5PM for field events - no worries - they will make sure you get your jumps and Throws in. I will make sure they don't start the high jump before everyone get there.

*Top 6 heats will get to use blocks in the 200m dash.
*Field event athletes needs to get on the bus first to make sure they get to compete first.
*All runners should be wearing spikes to compete with - it a competition. Don't forget to bring our competition shoes (you still need those for warm ups & after running).
*I will post the heat sheets, meet program and Live Results link - tonight in Schoology and on the team website - http://www.gcmtrackandfield.com - you need to learn what heats and lanes you are suppose to be in - so you don't miss your race.
*You do not need to check in at the table - we will have hip numbers for all running at our team area.
*Experience athletes - please assist new athletes with getting them warmed up and to their destination for their event.

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Penn Relays Carnival - Information

SCHEDULED EVENTS
High School Boys' 4x100 Heats See Full Start List
EVENT 130 THURSDAY, 11:10 AM
Team KL

High School Boys' 4x400 See Full Start List
EVENT 158THURSDAY, 1:56 PM
Team LG

High School Boys' 4x800 Heats See Full Start List
EVENT 103THURSDAY, 9:25 AM
Team CP

High School Boys' 3000m Championship See Full Start List
EVENT 342 FRIDAY, 5:35 PM
Seth Oliver (40)

Meet Location: Franklin Field - University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Address: 235 S 33rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19104

Buses: We are carpooling to the meet.

Meet Days: Thursday (27th) and Friday (28th)

Meet Start time: See schedule of events.

Langley HS April 19th - Live Results

Marshall T&F - April 19th Meet A - Information

A MEETS FORMAT

4x800m Relay

100/110m Hurdles

100m Dash

1600m Run

400m Dash

M-Discuss/ F-Shot

M-Triple/ F-Long

Pole Vault/ M-High Jump

Meet Location: Langley HS
Address: 6520 Georgetown Pike, McLean, VA 22101

Buses: We have 2 buses - leaving at 4:30PM from the Kiss and Ride - Door#4

End Time: The meet is expected to end after 9:30PM
Meet Start time: Field Events at 5PM & Running Events at 5:30PM

Notes:
*We will meet in Room C113 at 3:15PM if anyone need a place to stay until the bus arrives. If, anyone need uniforms - they can get it from the coaches.

*Anyone driving or riding to the meet can just go straight to the meet and get there by 5PM.

*Weather is expected to be in the 60s - we still need everyone needs to have long tights top and bottom, bring our sweats, coats and jackets, hats, gloves for the temps might drop in the night.

*Parents - they is a $5.00 charge to get into the meet.

*Right now we have 107 athletes schedule to compete. We can only take 98 on the buses. So, parents if you are driving to meet - please consider bringing your athlete to the meet.

*Any athletes whose driving to the meet - please let me know. Athletes can leave with their parents after they are finish competing but they needs to sign out with the coaches.

*If, you do not get there at 5PM for field events - no worries - they will make sure you get your jumps and Throws in. I will make sure they don't start the high jump before everyone get there.

*Top 6 heats will get to use blocks in the 200m dash.

*Field event athletes needs to get on the bus first to make sure they get to compete first.

*All runners should be wearing spikes to compete with - it a competition. Don't forget to bring our competition shoes (you still need those for warm ups & after running).

*I will post the heat sheets, meet program and Live Results link - tonight in Schoology and on the team website - http://www.gcmtrackandfield.com - you need to learn what heats and lanes you are suppose to be in - so you don't miss your race.

*You do not need to check in at the table - we will have hip numbers for all running at our team area.

*Experience athletes - please assist new athletes with getting them warmed up and to their destination for their event.

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Marshall T&F - Sat. April 22nd

Meet Name: Trojan Invitational
Meet Location: Gaithersburg High School
Address: 101 Education Blvd, Gaithersburg, MD 20877

Buses: We have 1 buses - leaving at 7:00AM from the Kiss and Ride - Door#4

End Time: The meet is expected to end after 5:30PM

Meet Start time: Field Events at 9AM & Running Events at 9:00AM

Notes:
*Anyone driving or riding to the meet can just go straight to the meet and get there by 2 hours before your event.

*Weather is expected to be in the 70s but is colder in the morning and the possibility for rain.

*Any athletes whose driving to the meet - please let me know. Athletes can leave with their parents after they are finish competing but they needs to sign out with the coaches.

*If things have changed and you CANNOT make the meet - I need to know by Wednesday, April 19th at 12 noon.

8:00 Coaches Meeting/Track Open
9:00 - Morning Running Events
4x800 Relay
110 then 100 hurdle trials
100 Dash Trials Boys then Girls
1600 Run
4x200 Relay

9:00 - Morning Field Events
Boys Long jump
Boys Pole Vault
Boys Discus
Girls Long Jump
Girls Shot Put
Girls High Jump

-BREAK-

100 Hurdle Finals
110 Hurdle Finals
100 Dash Finals (Girls then Boys)
400 Dash
3200 Run
300 Hurdles
200 Dash
800 Run
4x100 Relay
4x400 Relay

Afternoon Field Session
Boys Shot Put
Boys High Jump
Boys Triple jump
Girls Triple Jump
Girls Discus
Girls Pole Vault

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Good Night Marshall, Spring Track and Field Family. Hope this message reaches you well and everyone had a great spring break.


Everyone wishing to compete on Tuesday, April 11th - need to be at practice on Monday, April 10th. Reminder - only coaches can submit the entries for the meet to me (Head Coach Wong)


Reminder of the changes:

*Only your event coaches will be submitting entries for the meet to me. I will not be accepting any entries directly from athletes anymore. Coaches will need to submit to me their attendance sheet with their entries.

*Coaches will be making their selections based on who are at practice before the deadlines. If, you are at practice for any reason including excused absences - it will be the coach's decision if you can compete that week.

*I have modified the meet schedule to include when you need to have the online form completed before the entries are due for the upcoming meets - April 15th - Bullis Meet is cancelled.

*If, you do not update the form - you will not be entered into the meet.

*The form below is for the rest of the season. So, everyone need to complete it again.

UPDATED!!! Spring T&F 2023 Meet Availability

*If, you are entered into the meet and you do not show up and compete - you automatically miss the next meet. If, you are entered in a meet and tell me at last minute you cannot make the meet for schedule events such school events, vacations, or planned activities - you will miss the next two meets.

*If, it is an emergency or something last minute and requires an athlete to miss meetings - the parents should be contacting me. There are things adults (coaches and parents) can speak to that would shield the athletes from damaging relationship.

*I will do my best to publish entries in Schoology for the athletes to review, it is their responsibilities to review the entries completely to ensure they are entered into the meet or should not be entered into the meet. Do not go by what your friends and teammates tell you and read through the whole document - not just the parts you are interested in.

*The weekdays meets are a little bit more flexible but it still have restrictions. Weekend meets (Invitationals - have deadlines from a week in advance to a month).

*Commitment for the championships needs to submit by May 5th - we will not ask if you are available, we require you to be all in for all the District, Regional and State championships.

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Marshall T&F - April 11th Meet B - Information

Location: Wakefield HS
Address: 1325 S Dinwiddie St, Arlington, VA 22206
Buses: We have 2 buses - leaving at 4:30PM from the Kiss and Ride - Door#4

End Time: The meet is expected to end after 9:30PM

Meet Start time: Field Events at 5PM & Running Events at 5:30PM

Notes:
*We will be using Room C113 at 3:15PM for everyone who needs a place to stay until the buses are ready.

*It is expect to in the 70s - athletes still needs to have sweats to make sure they warm up properly and if the temps get cooler at night.

*Bring money for foot and drinks.

*Parents - there is $5.00 charge to get into the meet.

*We can only take 98 on the buses. So, parents if you are driving to meet - please consider bringing your athlete to the meet.

*Any athletes whose driving to the meet - please let me know. Athletes can leave with their parents after they are finish competing but they needs to sign out with the coaches.

*If, you do not get there at 5PM for field events - no worries - they will make sure you get your jumps and Throws in. I will make sure they don't start the high jump before everyone get there.

*Top 6 heats will get to use blocks in the 200m dash. Everyone else will run without blocks.


*Field event athletes needs to get on the bus first to make sure they get to compete first.

*All runners should be wearing spikes to compete with - it a competition. Don't forget to bring our competition shoes (you still need those for warm ups & after running).

*I will post the heat sheets, meet program and Live Results link - in Schoology and on the team website - http://www.gcmtrackandfield.com - you need to learn what heats and lanes you are suppose to be in - so you don't miss your race.

*You do not need to check in at the table - we will have hip numbers for all running at our team area.

*Experience athletes - please assist new athletes with getting them warmed up and to their destination for their event.

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Marshall T&F - Sat. April 15th

9:00 AM Boys Long Jump, followed by Girls

Girls Triple Jump, followed by Boys

Boys Discus, followed by Girls

Girls Shot Put, followed by Boys

Girls HJ, followed by Boys

Boys PV, followed by Girls

9:30 AM
4 x 800 Meter Relay

100/110 Meter Hurdles

100 Meters

1600 Meters

400 Meter Relay

400 Meters

300 Meter Hurdles

800 Meters

200 Meters

Freshmen 1600 Meter Run

3200 Meters

1600 Meter Relay

Marshall T&F - Sat. April 1st
Legard Relays - Information

Meet Location: W.T. Woodson HS
Address: 9525 Main St. Fairfax, VA 22031

Buses: We have 1 buses - leaving at 7:30PM from the Kiss and Ride - Door#4

End Time: The meet is expected to end after 4:30PM

Meet Start time: Field Events at 9:30AM & Running Events at 9:30AM

Notes:

*Anyone driving or riding to the meet can just go straight to the meet and get there by 8:30AM.

*Weather is expected to be in the 50S

*Any athletes whose driving to the meet - please let me know. Athletes can leave with their parents after they are finish competing but they needs to sign out with the coaches.

*If, you do not get there at 5PM for field events - no worries - they will make sure you get your jumps and Throws in. I will make sure they don't start the high jump before everyone get there.

*if things have changed and you CANNOT make the meet - I need to know ASAP.

*Anyone who interested in running - we can try and get you on one of the relays - if we can - so let me know.

*I will post the spring break practice schedule on Sunday. If, not - we will post workouts in schoology for you to complete.

2023 Legard Relays
Estimated Time Schedule

9:00 a.m. - Coaches Meeting at the finish line
9:30 a.m. - Field Events
Boys and Girls Long Jump followed by Boys and Girls Triple Jump
Boys Discus Throw followed by Girls Discus
Girls Shot Put followed by Boys Shot Put
Boys High Jump followed by Girls High Jump
Girls Pole Vault followed by Boys Pole Vault
• Boys will have a 30 minute warm-up as needed after the conclusion
of the girls pole vault.

9:30 a.m. - Running Events
9:30 AM 4x1600 Meter Relay
10:25 AM 100m/110m Hurdle Relay (two hurdlers - times will be combined
11:00 AM Swedish Relay (100-200-300-400m)
11:25 AM 4 x 800 Meter Relay
12:15 PM 4 x 200 Meter Relay
1:00 PM 8th grade 100 Meter Dash *#
1:05 PM 8th grade 1600 Meter Run *#
1:20 PM 4 x 100 Meter Relay
1:55 PM 9/10th Grade 1600 Meter Run *
2:50 PM Sprint Medley (100-100-200-400)
3:45 PM Distance Medley Relay (1200-400-800-1600)
4:30 PM Co-ed Clydesdale Relay 4x100m - Throwers only - girl, girl, boy, boy
4:40 PM 9/10th Grade 4 x 400 Meter Relay *
5:25 PM 4 x 400 Meter Relay

Marshall T&F - March 29th
Mclean Meet - Information

W&L March 29st - Live Results

A MEETS FORMAT

4x800m Relay

100/110m Hurdles

100m Dash

1600m Run

400m Dash

M-Discuss/ F-Shot

M-Triple/ F-Long

Pole Vault/ M-High Jump

Meet Location: Mclean HS

Address: 1633 Davidson Rd, McLean, VA 22101

Buses: We have 2 buses - leaving at 4:30PM from the Kiss and Ride - Door#4

End Time: The meet is expected to end after 9:30PM

Meet Start time: Field Events at 5PM & Running Events at 5:30PM

Notes:

*We will meet in Room C113 at 3:15PM if anyone need a place to stay until the bus arrives. If, anyone need uniforms - they can get it from the coaches.

*Anyone driving or riding to the meet can just go straight to the meet and get there by 5PM.

*Weather is expected to be in the 60s - we still need everyone needs to have long tights top and bottom, bring our sweats, coats and jackets, hats, gloves for the temps might drop in the night.

*Parents - they is a $5.00 charge to get into the meet.

*Right now we have 107 athletes schedule to compete. We can only take 98 on the buses. So, parents if you are driving to meet - please consider bringing your athlete to the meet.


*Any athletes whose driving to the meet - please let me know. Athletes can leave with their parents after they are finish competing but they needs to sign out with the coaches.

*If, you do not get there at 5PM for field events - no worries - they will make sure you get your jumps and Throws in. I will make sure they don't start the high jump before everyone get there.

*Top 6 heats will get to use blocks in the 200m dash.

*Field event athletes needs to get on the bus first to make sure they get to compete first.

*All runners should be wearing spikes to compete with - it a competition. Don't forget to bring our competition shoes (you still need those for warm ups & after running).

*I will post the heat sheets, meet program and Live Results link - tonight in Schoology and on the team website - http://www.gcmtrackandfield.com - you need to learn what heats and lanes you are suppose to be in - so you don't miss your race.

*You do not need to check in at the table - we will have hip numbers for all running at our team area.


*Experience athletes - please assist new athletes with getting them warmed up and to their destination for their event.

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Good Night Marshall, Spring Track and Field Family. Hope this message reaches you well.

It has been a busy start of the season, and everyone was giving the opportunity to compete, in the next few week - we will be competing at a few more competitive invitationals on the weekends. It will really help us prepare for the championship season.

To prepare for the rest of the season, we are making a few changes to how entries are done and enforcing some team rules. These changes are necessary to allow me to process the entries better and more efficiently for over 150 athletes. Last week - it took me over 3 days to process entries for a meet - that is not effective and take away from me working on other items for the team.

Here are the changes:
*Only your event coaches will be submitting entries for the meet to me. I will not be accepting any entries directly from athletes anymore. Coaches will need to submit to me their attendance sheet with their entries.

*Coaches will be making their selections based on who are at practice before the deadlines. If, you are at practice for any reason including excused absences - it will be the coach's decision if you can compete that week.

*I have modified the meet schedule to include when you need to have the online form completed before the entries are due for the upcoming meets.

*If, you do not update the form - you will not be entered into the meet.

*The form below is for the rest of the season. So, everyone need to complete it again.

UPDATED!!! Spring T&F 2023 Meet Availability

Marshall T&F - March 21th Yorktown Meet B - Information

B MEETS FORMAT
3200m Run
4x100m Relay
300m Hurdles
800m Run
200m Dash
4x400m Relay
M-Shot/F-Discus
M-Long/F-Triple Jump
F-High Jump

W&L March 15th - Live Results

Location: Washington- Liberty HS

Address: 1301 N Stafford St, Arlington, VA 22201

Buses: We have 2 buses - leaving at 4:30PM from the Kiss and Ride - Door#4

End Time: The meet is expected to end after 9:30PM

Meet Start time: Field Events at 5PM & Running Events at 5:30PM



Notes:

*We will be issue uniforms in Room C113 at 3:15PM for everyone who have not competed before. Everyone else is expect to bring their uniforms from Winter season or from last year.

*We are only issuing singlets - no shorts - you need to get your own - preferable black.



*It is expect to in the 40s - so everyone needs to have long tights top and bottom, bring our sweats, coats and jackets, hats, gloves, toes and hand warmers.

*Bring money for hot chocolate and cup of noodles to stay warm.

*Parents - they no charge to get into the meet.



*Right now we have 113 athletes schedule to compete. We can only take 98 on the buses. So, parents if you are driving to meet - please consider bringing your athlete to the meet.

*Any athletes whose driving to the meet - please let me know. Athletes can leave with their parents after they are finish competing but they needs to sign out with the coaches.

*If, you do not get there at 5PM for field events - no worries - they will make sure you get your jumps and Throws in. I will make sure they don't start the high jump before everyone get there.

*Top 3 heats will get to use blocks in the 100m and 400m dash. Everyone else will run without blocks - for the 400m dash - they will have more than 8 per heats - if that is the case - you do not have to stay in your lanes - you can cut in once it is safe.



*Field event athletes needs to get on the bus first to make sure they get to compete first.

*Shot Put and Discus circles are located outside the stadium, please locate them as soon as you get there.

*All runners should be wearing spikes to compete with - it a competition. Don't forget to bring our competition shoes (you still need those for warm ups & after running).



*I will post the heat sheets, meet program and Live Results link - tonight in Schoology and on the team website - http://www.gcmtrackandfield.com - you need to learn what heats and lanes you are suppose to be in - so you don't miss your race.

*You do not need to check in at the table - we will have hip numbers for all running at our team area.

*I am going to be the starter for the meet - so please find the other coaches mostly in the team area for help. (I would recommend printing this email or keeping it handy).



*Experience athletes - please assist new athletes with getting them warmed up and to their destination for their event.

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Marshall Spring Track and Field - Update - 3/12/23

Good Night Everyone.  Hope you had a great weekend. Thank you to all the parents who came out to the Meet the Coaches Night, and everyone who supported the team Night at Road Runners.

Congratulations to everyone who competed at New Balance National Championship in Boston – proud of all of you and thanks for the great season.

Now that Indoor track and field is complete – the spring season competitions begin this Wednesday, March 15th at Washington-Liberty HS with our first District Meet.  As we mentioned in the Meet the Coach Night – the events will be split in half – so we have A & B meet each week. This week – it is an A meet (see the attached format for the events – that will be contested this week).

Everyone needs to fill out this form to let us know if you are available for the meet – this is the only way we will enter you into the meet.  Everyone is eligible to compete all meets – we will select the event and if you will be allowed.  We will select for the meet based on attendance, then the form – invitationals will be based on performance, and then the form.

Here is the form - https://forms.office.com/r/F672Y29iud               

Note – we have added a Freshman/Sophomore meet on May 25th – parents will have to get their athletes to the meet – there is no bus.

April 15th and May 6th – we have two meets on those days. You will only get to attend one even if you select to – but you can make a note at the bottom of your preference.

We will be issuing uniforms for athletes who are new to track and field everyone else should already have a uniform from the previous season or winter track and field.  We will issue uniforms on Monday and Wednesday.

The weather is calling for 51 on Wednesday – it will probably be in the 40s by the end of the meet and night. So, athletes need to have warm clothing – I would recommend wearing long tights under your uniform singlet and long tights for your bottom.

We need all athletes to bring warm clothing for practices every day – sweats pants, sweatshirts, long sleeves – you can have shorts and a t-shirt under just in case the weather is better and you take off your long clothing.  Hats and gloves should be in your bags. Everyone needs to bring their spikes to all practices. If, we feel it is cold and athletes do not have warm clothing – we will send them home and it will count as an unexcused absence. My rule – is better to have it and don’t need it than need it and don’t have it.

The spirit pack online store will be opening this week – it will only be open for 7 to 10 days at max – so get in there and order your items.  Remember parents you can order stuff for yourself too.

Once again, we are doing our letter campaign – we have to pay for all the invitational meets and we still need to purchase hurdles, and blocks and add more uniforms.  So, please support the fundraiser – at a minimum please share it on your social media and with your friends and family. Remember all funds donated to the Boosters and school is 100% Tax Deductible.  Here is the link - https://org.eteamsponsor.com/ETS/supportUs/506520763   Thank you in advance.

Attached are more details on this fundraiser (email to parents & posted in Schoology)


First Meet – Wed. March 15th – Washington-Liberty HS – 5:30PM start


  • Address: 5200 Yorktown Blvd, Arlington, VA 22207

  • Please complete the form by deadline is Monday at 9PM.  I will pull the final list to do the interest.

  • The buses (2) leaves at 4:30PM for the meet – please meet at Kiss and Ride

  • The excepted end time is 9:30PM.

  • If, you are driving or getting a ride with a parent or carpool – you need to let me know.

  • If, athletes are leaving with their parents – they need to sign out with Coach Buckley.

  • All Field event athletes should get on first bus, then hurdles and 100m runners.

  • We will not be running any relays.

  • The weather is calling for cold and not so warm weather.  Please dress according.

  • I will be issuing uniforms on Monday or Wednesday for all athletes who did not run winter track and did not get one at picture day.

  • All runners should have spikes.

  • The final entries will be posted on Tuesday night – based on attendance and updates.

  • It will be posted with enough time for you to review and provide any feedback or updates.

  • Coaches will be reviewing the attendance and determine the final entries.


Communication


  • We have a very large team, so communication is very important

  • There are 3 primary ways I will communicate with the team.

    1. Team website – www.gcmtrackandfield.com

    2. Schoology Group - https://lms.fcps.edu/group/2923856607 (access code 73CW-HB83-DSDCV) - This is mainly for students.

    3. Twitter - https://twitter.com/gcmtrack

      • It usually will tell you to check the website and Schoology for more detail message. The information is limited.

    4. My goal is to have a weekly Sunday message.

      • You can imagine – I’m sending lots of email – so sometimes yahoo will block it.

      • Please add headcoachwong@yahoo.com to your contact

      • If, the message get blocked – I will post a pdf of the message on the website.

      • This message is only going to parents, you can share a copy with the athlete. There will be a copy in Schoology too.

    5. If, you not sure able any team info – you can always email, call or text me – anytime.


  • Practice preparation

    • I do not cut athletes however missing practices is the main way to be off the team – we take attendance daily.

    • Very important that the athletes are dress for the weather – March can be unpredictable.

      • Necessary

        • Hats, gloves, long pants, long sleeves shirts

        • Sweatpants, sweat top/jacket

        • Leggings, bring a winter coat – you can use to stay warm between reps

        • Layers might be needed especially for the 530pm practices

        • If, we get lucky like we did last week – you can reduce your layers

        • My rule is – better to take off layers than need it and don’t have it to put on.

        • Anyone not dressed properly might be sent home – it is for their health and safety.

    • Drink enough water - the body need to be hydrated.

    • Have snacks or food that you can eat between lunch and practice time.

    • If, the weather is so bad – we will try and find alternative small spaces indoors

    • If, we cannot secure any spaces indoors – we will cancel practices via Twitter, website, Schoology and school announcements.


Marshall Spring Track and Field - Update - 2/26/23

Hello All. Welcome to the 2nd week of spring track and field season.
I apologize to everyone still on the list - I will have a final list by next time and remove any parents whose student-athletes are not doing spring track and field.

1. This week - we really will be getting more track and field training beginning with the time trials on Monday (27th and 28th) at 3:15 PM. All athletes including shot putters will be taking the Time Trials. Distance athletes will take the 1600m and every one the 150m. Tuesday - we will do 800m and 300m - reminder everyone has to do at least one of the time trials to be part of the team. If you have competition spikes - you can use them for the time trials. I will bring some in our storage for others to borrow and use (get your own at team night on the 7th). Also, you can run in shorts for the time trials - you still need your long stuff for your warm always (even if it is 90 degrees - at least for sprinters).

If you are not on the Activities compliance list - you will not be allowed to take the time trials. We have 2 days if you miss Tuesday time trials - you will not be part of the spring track and field team this year. Athletes preparing for New Balance Nationals are exempt from the time trials as they are preparing for the championship.

2. This week the Students have a 2-hour release on Thursday (3/2) and No school on Friday (3/3). Please pay attention to the practice schedule on those days. My goal is to publish the practice schedule weekly - so the athletes know where to be for practice. A complete practice schedule for this week is attached.

3. Time trials for sprinters will allow us to drive the largest group of athletes in better practice time. Afternoon sprinters with Coach Cintorino (usually goes early right after and considered development athletes for training). Night Sprinters with Coach Wong (are athletes who will be expected to be part of the championship team). That does not mean afternoon sprinters will not be given the opportunity to earn a spot in the championship. For the time trials - to make the Night sprints - you need to run sub (B) 19/22 (G) in the 150m and sub (B) 41/49 (G) in the 300m. The night sprints are optional but recommended for a higher level of training but if athletes cannot make the practice time will be probably 530PM/6:00 PM on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. They can always go to Afternoon sprint practice.

4. Jumpers/Hurdlers are sprinters too - when they do not have practice - you are expected to attend sprint practices - there is no event in track and field that does not requires movements including throwing.

5. Important Updates. Team Night is Tuesday, March 7th - not Tuesday, March 2nd as previously indicated. Please take a look at the updated Spring Packet for some changes.

6. Important Dates

*Time Trials - Monday, Feb. 27th & 28th - 3:15PM

*Winter Awards Night - Monday, March 6th - 6:30 PM.

*Road Runner Team Night Fundraiser - Tuesday, March 7th - 6 PM - 8 PM - See attached flyer.

*Spring Sports Picture Day - Wednesday, March 8th - 4 PM - we will have a quick practice before pictures

*Meet the Coach Night - Wednesday, March 8th - 6:30 PM - All athletes are expected to have at least one parent representative at the meeting.

7. Communication is very important - I will only use this mailing list to send Sunday messages - please follow Twitter - https://twitter.com/gcmtrack, and Schoology - https://lms.fcps.edu/group/2923856607 (Access Code 73CW-HB83-DSDCV), updates will be posted to http://www.gcmtrackandfield.com

8. Please contact me with any questions.

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Thanks,

Clifford C. Wong
Head Track and Field Coach
George C. Marshall HS
Ph: 301-793-2900
Em: gcmtrack@gmail.com
Em: headcoachwong@yahoo.com
Site: www.gcmtrackandfield.com

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