Track Season is here

Team, I have just posted Distance workouts to the calander. Please make sure you are working on getting the easy runs done, as well as working on your Core training during the break.

The following is a schedule of indoor meets you may want to participate in:

Jan 14/15 BYU Indoor Inv BYU
Jan 15 USU Indoor Inv USU
Jan 28th - Utah Distance Challenge (400 - 3200 Only)
Feb 4/5 UHSTCA Indoor Olympic Oval
Feb 17-19 Simplot Games ISU

See you all next week, have a great Holiday,

Coach Andy Jacobs

Team Awards Night TUESDAY DEC 7TH!!!

Hello 2010 Cross Country team,

We this season over now, it is time to celebrate our great year. We will recognize team leaders, as well as those Seniors that been such a big part of our team.

When: Tuesday December 7TH
Time: 6 PM
Where: Little Theater - Orem High School
Who: Athletes and Families

We will do a short program followed by some dessert. Hope to see you all there,

thanks,

Andy Jacobs

2010 Pictures - link to Holderness website

hey Guys, I was going to post some of these, but there are so many good ones,I decided to give you the link.

Holderness.zenfolio.com
password: g0tigers

Thanks you Kris Holderness for taking some great pictures.

Andy

Pre Footlocker Results (Click title for results)

Team, here are the results for the Pre Footlocker race @ AF high school.

We definitely have some room for improvement between now and our AZ trip. With that said, I am glad that you were able to race, and am looking forward to our next race in two weeks.

thanks,

Andy

Pre Footlocker Invite

Team, here is the information on the Pre- footlocker invite...

We will discuss this meet this week.

DATE: Saturday, November 7th, 2010
LOCATION: American Fork High School 510 N. 600 E., American Fork.

TIME:
7:30-8:30 AM Registration
8:30 Girls Race
9:00 Boys Race

We will not have a bus, so please make carpool arrangements.

thanks,

Andy

Haloween Half Marathon

Hey Guys,

We have discussed this for the past several weeks but I wanted to post the info so that you had it for your refrence.

We are going to meet at 7:45 AM at the mouth of Provo Canyon. We will then send you out to a specific water stop. We are doing the first four water stops. If you know you need to leave early, please make sure you help at one of the earlier ones.

1st stop: Sundance
2nd Stop: Double tunnel
3rd Stop: Vivian Park
4th Stop: Nuns Park

thanks for your help with this activity.

Andy Jacobs

Parent Meeting for the Tempe Club trip

Athletes and parents, I would like to do a 20 minute meeting at my house (421 North 700 East) on Monday night at 5 PM. I understand it is family night, so it will be quick.

I would like to go over the trip details and answer any questions you may have.

The trip is for the following athletes:

Taylor Charles
Chance Werner
Garrett Christensen
Austin Birrell
Kyle Bunker
Joseph Blackburn

Summer Harper
Candace Greenwood
Montana Brian
Angela Blackburn
Kate Mitchel
Jordyn Stratton

Thank you and call me with any questions you may have.

Andy

Practice Times for Thursday, October 14th

8am - Morning run, 3 miles easy, meet at OHS.
3pm - Afternoon workout, meet at OHS. Doing hill repeats at Chance's hill. Warm up to the hill, 6 repeats to the Gate (3 1/2 minutes rest between each - time starts when you reach the top), cool down back to the school. (Camie will bring popsicles in addition to water!)

Region 7 Championships - click here for pictures

Hey Guys,

I will update this more, but wanted to post the link with all of the pictures. Thanks to coach Fitzgerald at Timpanogas for taking all of the pictures:




Andy

Region Meet Schedule

Team,

I realized that I put the generic range of dates for region on the schedule. Here are the full details:

Location: Scera Park, Orem, UT.
Date: Saturday October 9, 2010

8:30 Packet Pick up
9:00 JV Girls
9:30 JV Boys
10:00 Varsity Girls
10:30 Varsity Boys
11:00 Awards

only a week and a half away... very cool.

Andy

Bob Firman Results

Team, here are the Bob Firman team results. Nice job to all that competed.

Bulldog and Kiwanis invite results

Team, here are the boys and girls results for the Bulldog invite and for those that ran Kiwanis invite.

Bob Firman Invite Schedule

Here is the tentative time schedule for races on Saturday:

Our Varsity 7 will be running in the Elite races, the top JV athletes will be competing in the D1 Varsity Races:

Collegiate Men 8K 8:50
Collegiate Women 5K 9:25
DII Varsity Boys 5K 10:00
DI Varsity Boys 5K 10:30
Elite Varsity Girls 5K 11:00
Elite Varsity Boys 5K 11:30
DII Varsity Girls 5K 12:00
DI Varsity Girls 5K 12:35

Don't forget the following:

1. Pay your $50 to finance office
2. Bring your travel waiver form
3. Bring some movies for the ride
4. DON'T FORGET UNIFORM, SHOES, WORKOUT CLOTHES, ETC...
5. We will be leaving at 8:00 AM from the back by the field house!!

Looking forward to a fun and fast weekend...

Andy

Kiwanis Invite - Saturdays JV race...

Team, here is the schedule for Saturdays race...

Due to construction on the UVU Campus, we are at the Provo Kiwanis Park
8:00 a.m. Check-in and Open 5K
8:30 a.m. Coaches Meeting
9:00 a.m. JV Girls Race
9:30 a.m. JV Boys 1A-4A Race

Bob Firman - Team Listing (Click here for parent information sheet)

Team,

I was able to get the Provo coach on the phone tonight to get enough of the results to make a decision on who will be going to Bob Firman. Once I get the official results emailed to me (hopefully tonight or in the morning) I will post them.

Making a decision as to who runs and who does not, and who goes and who does not is difficult especially as there are a few of you that over the past few weeks have been very close. But, with all things I had to make a decision.

There is a race (Orem Kiwanis Invite) that will be next Saturday that I would like all of those that are not going to Boise to race at. We will discuss this in practice this week.

Also, I do have an alternate for the Boys and Girls team to go to Boise if someone on the list cannot go. So I need to know ASAP (Text, email, call, etc.)if you are going to be able to go or not. Either way I need to know!!

Some quick facts:

Depart: Friday 24th @ 8:00 AM

Traveling to: Boise Idaho

Staying at: Comfort Suites (Meridian Idaho)

Racing on: Saturday the 25th

Returning: Saturday the 25th at approx 10:00 PM

Cost of Trip: $50.00 per athlete (if there is a money issue please call me, we can work something

out.)

All of the information for the trip can be found on the parent information sheet saved as a link on the website (I will have copies for everyone Monday at Practice)

Here is the List:

No results yet - tommorows run

Team,

As soon as I get the official results, I will post them.

We talked about this yesterday, but I would like to get the team together tommorowo morning for a run.

A good chance to relax, and run with your teammates.

See you at 8 AM... we are going to meet at the mouth of provo canyon...

Andy

Bob Firman Race Information - (Click Here)

Team,

Please click on the title of this blog to see the race information:

Here is the list of the top 16 athletes that will be going. I will use this weeks practices and Friday's race to determine the next 4.

The Race is a great event that I hope all of you want to and can be a part of. Please let me know ASAP if there are any concerns or issues!

Friday- Bulldog Invite Race Schedule

Team here is the tentative race schedule for Friday:

Bus will depart from Orem High at 2:30 PM on Friday.

Tentative Schedule of Event
Event 1: 4:30pm High School JV Girl’s 5K
Event 2: 5:00pm High School JV Boy’s 5K
Event 3: 5:30pm High School Varsity Girl’s 5K
Event 4: 6:00pm High School Varsity Boy’s 5K
6:20pm Varsity Team Awards for High School


Thanks,

Andy

Murray Team Results

Team,

The Varsity Girls team finished 13th Friday out of nearly 40 teams from around Utah (and a couple from Wyoming and Colorado) Summer was our top finisher in 5th Place. All of the girls raced well, giving props to Candace who continues to close the gap between her and summer ( this week was her closest finish only 59 seconds back). Sisters Jordyn and Rachel finished as our 3rd and 4th girls with Rachel earning her Varsity spot back... Angela and Kate continue to be consistent and Montana fell a little short but had a good recovery to finish as our # 7 varsity girl.

On the boys side, we finished 4th out of nearly 50 teams. Taylor finished as our #1 runner. He was in the top 20 (19th Place). Chance and Garrett continue to close the gap between them and Taylor. Kyle, Austin, and Joseph finished together, giving us a 59 second top 5 gap. Our top 6 boys all finished in the top 100 boys and ran very impressive times. Cooper ran his best race of the season to earn a Varsity position for next weeks race. We continue to change out our #7 runner every week. I am really looking to see who is going to step up, close the gap to our first 6, and maintain that position?

I have been thinking a lot about what may or may not be missing on our team. I continue to go back to a quote we used last year during track:

"The Will to win means nothing without the will to prepare".

I believe that most of our team has the will to win, but I am not sure we are at the point where our dedication is where it needs to be. This last week alone, we had a lot of our team skipping practice for various things. We have people coming late to practice, then leaving late and not helping their teammates on runs. We have those that are leaving early and not completing their workouts. I continue to sense an "I" attitude vs a "WE" attitude and we will never achieve what we want to as a team until we change this mentality. There are those of you who are trying and I appreciate it.

We are going to continue to perform very well as a team. But until we can step to the line of a race, and look each other in the eye, and know that as a team we worked hard, pushed each other, encourage each other, and believe in each other to the best of our ability. We will not rise up to our individual and team"potential".

I have a great deal of confidence in each one of you! I believe that we have the talent on this team to rise above and race at a very high level and be a team that others look to as an example.

I want all of you to take pride in being a member of the OHS Cross Country team.

I want all of you to determine what type of legacy you want to leave behind. I want all of you to rise up and be a great teammate... and a great competitor. Know that as each of you rise up to the challenge, and look for opportunities to work hard, and push each other, that you will be stronger and will continue to perform better.

We are half way through the season... we have 2 races left before region. Lets make the next 4 weeks the best of the season!

See you Monday,

Coach Jacobs

2010 Varsity Letter Requirements

Team,

I wanted to post the 2010 Varsity letter requirements.

To receive your varsity letter you must:

• Compete in at least (3) varsity races

or

• Compete at Region and State in a varsity Position

Also, if you are Senior, and have competed in at least (3) years of Cross Country (and are not a varsity letter) then you would be eligible for a participation letter.

To be a varsity letter at Orem High School, I believe is a great privilege and something to be proud of. This is why I have increased the overall requirements. I feel this is a fair representation of the varsity letter.

we will discuss this in the next team meeting.

thanks,

Coach Andy Jacobs

Labor Day

Team, we are not meeting as a team today, please run on your own... or even better with kids from the team.

Thanks,

Andy

Murray Invite Schedule

Here is the posted Schedule:

Bus Departs 1:30 PM OREM

Rookie Girls 4:00 PM
Rookie Boys 4:15 PM
JV Girls 4:30 PM
JV Boys 4:45 PM
Varsity Girls 5:00 PM
Varsity Boys 5:15 PM

Thanks,

Andy

BYU INVITE TEAM RESULTS

hey guys,
Here are the team results for the BYU invite...

Boys Finished 3rd (1 point out of 2nd), Top 4A School and beat the 2009 top 5 team by 28 seconds.

Girls Finished 6th place (3rd 4A School) and beat the 2009 top 5 team by 2:38 Seconds.

Next up is the Murray Invite on Friday... is a season favorite for the majority of those that have ran the course...

We deffinately have some work to do, but we continue to see girls and boys on the team step up and run a great time. Congrats to Skotie, Kate, and Vince for earning a spot on Varsity for Murray.

See you on Tuesday,

Andy

Team Captains

Congrats to our new team captains:

Montana Brian
Wendy Peterson
Taylor Charles
Garrett Christensen

thanks,

Andy

BYU INVITE SCHEDULE and INFORMATION

Hey Guys,

Next Saturday is the BYU Invitational...

here is the schedule:

9:00 AM Fresh/Soph Boys
9:30 AM Fresh/Soph Girls
9:55 AM JV Boys 5K
10:15 AM J Girls 5K
10:45 AM University Women
11:10 AM Varsity Girls
11:35 AM University Men
12:05 PM Varsity Boys
12:40 PM Awards


We will discuss this in practice this week...

Grass Relay Results

Team, here are the team results for yesterdays race. As a team I felt we performed well. As the season progresses we will continue to get faster, and stronger. Our girls team finished in 11th place and our boys varsity team finished in 9th place.

those that finished in the top 7 will compete in the varsity race next week at the BYU invitational.

see you all on Monday...

American Forkk Grass Relays

Team here is tommorows schedule:

6:45 AM - Leave for AF high School

8:00 Am - Girls JV Freshman /Sophomore Race
8:20 AM - Boys JV Freshman/Sophomore Race
8:35 AM - Girls JV Junior/Senior Race
8:55 Am - Boys JV Junior/Senior Race
9:10 AM - Girls Varsity Relay (Top 5 Girls / 2 miles Each Leg)
10:30 AM - Boys Varsity Relay (Top 5 Boys / 2 Miles Each Leg)

Girls Varsity Leg Order:
#1 - Candace Greenwood
#2 - Heather Stratton
#3 - Angela Blackburn
#4 - Jordyn Stratton
#5 - Summer Harper

Boys Varsity Leg Order:
#1 - Garrett Christensen
#2 - Chance Werner
#3 - Kyle Bunker
#4 - Austin Birrell
#5 - Taylor Charles

Good luck to all, lets have a great meet tommorow.

Andy

Pre Region Results -

Team, overall I felt really good about our team and individual performances.

We have a very young girls team, and I anticipate that we will get faster and stronger each and every race. Summer ended up taking 2nd overall, and will have many successful races this year. Congrats to her.

Our top 5 girls beat our top 5 girls from pre region last year by nearly 5:11... thats over a minute faster per girl... and all but one girl that ran it last year, beat their time from 2009.

Boys team finished second overall, and Taylor Charles ran away with the individual win beating his Region performance from 2009.

The Boys top 5 also beat the 2009 team by nearly 1:25... very impressive. Our gap needs to decrease, but with time, I have alot of confidence in the group of boys that we have, and firmly beleive this can happen.

This was a learning race... take a moment and think about how you performed, and what you did well, and what you could have improved on... Is your training where you want it, are you warming up properly, are you mentally focused, and do you beleive in yourself.

Lets have a great race this weekend,

Coach Andy Jacobs

Pre Region - Information Wed 8/25

Team, our first race is here...

Pre Region information:

• Scera Park, Orem Utah
• Athletes need to be at Scera Park by 6:15
• Girls Race 7:00 PM
• Boys Race 7:30 PM
• Course is a flat looping course and is typically a very fast course.

We will not be meeting after school on Wed, so please make sure you are to the park on time. This is the only race that we do twice. It is a very important indicator to show how much you have improved from the first race to the end of the season race (Region championships are on the same course)

you have all been working hard, and now you get to go out and race...

Next up: American Fork Grass Relays (Saturday Aug. 28th)

thanks,

Coach Andy Jacobs

Tryout Checklist

Team, please make sure and bring your tryout checklist to practice tommorow...

also, if you do not have a physical on file at Orem yet, please make sure and get download the paperwork, and get it done ASAP.

Our first meet is on Wed, and only those that have turned in their paperwork will be able to compete.

thanks and call me with any questions,

Andy

Also... we will be meeting at Orem on Monday at 7:30 AM... See you then!!!

South Fork Time Trial Results

Team,

dispite missing a large portion of our team, I felt that todays results were very strong. On the boys team, Taylor now has the 2nd fastest time and Garrett has the 3rd best time. Summer has the 2nd and 3rd best time... so great job.

The boys top 5 grouping beat 2009, by 7 seconds, and the girls beat the 2009 team by 6:46 that is better than 1:20 a runner... VERY NICE!!!

Also, as an FYI... I have added the time improvements for those of you that ran it last year...

again great job, I am looking forward to this season and what types of improvements each of you can make. We need to focus on building our team spirit, working hard as a team, supporting your teamates, and pushing eachother to become better. If we do that, this should be a really successful season!!!

Important information

hey guys,

Dont forget the following:

Friday 8/20: Team Time Trial - South Fork (we will meet at the mouth of Provo Canyon at 7:30 AM) and will carpool up to vivian park

Saturday 8/21: Team Fundraiser (hobble Creek 1/2 marathon Water stops (we will meet in front of Orem High, and will carpool to Hobble Creek Canyon to do water stops. We would love to have some parent volunteers to assist in driving, if you are interested, please let Andy know,

thanks,

Andy

Hobble Creek Water Stops - Team Fundraiser

hey Guys, this week I will be working on signups for the water stops this Saturday. For those of you that would like to get a jump on things (and because you were reading the blog) you get first pick on what water stop you would like to be at.So send me a text and let me know...




The plan is to meet at 5:45 AM in front of OREM HIGH... and we will carpool up. This is early but a fun event to help with. Anyone can come, so if you have a Parent, sibling, or a friend that would like to help, invite them along. We can use all the help we can get.

Thanks,

Andy

Cross Country Camp 5k Results

Team, here are the team 2010 Camp 5K results:







Nice job to all...

Andy

Practice Update:

Team,

Friday the 13th will be the last day that we will be meeing at the mouth of Provo Canyon.

some important Info:

Friday 13th - 7:30 AM Practice Mouth of Provo Canyon (followed by breakfast at Chance Werners Home)
Monday 16th - 20th: 7:30 Am Meet at Orem High School (back by the Track)
Monday 16th - Team picture day


The season is close, only a week and a half until our first race. Please make sure you have completed the tryout checklist and have a physical on file or get one turned in to the school.

thanks,

Andy

Cross Country Camp - Tuesday "Real Thing" Update

We have had a great week so far at Camp... the weather has been warm, but not to bad. On Monday we started off the week with the Summit run. It is essentially a long dirt road that just keeps climbing all the way up... and every year is one of the most difficult runs.

on Tuesday, we drove up to Scofield canyon to do the "infamous" Real Thing. This is a timed 4 mile race from coal mine road, to the top of a grueling 3 miles of dirt road and switch backs. The team performed extremely well...

Boys (Orem Results)

Name Race Time Division Place School Division
Garrett Christensen 30:05.1 6 OREM M
Taylor Charles 30:19.2 7 OREM M
Chance Werner 30:34.7 9 OREM M
Kyle Bunker 31:25.5 12 OREM M
Austin Birrell 32:23.9 13 OREM M
Ben Wright 34:22.5 18 OREM M
Joseph Blackburn 34:26.7 19 OREM M
Hayden Pugmire 35:19.5 23 OREM M
Adam Holderness 35:40.2 24 OREM M
Tanner Charles 35:52.3 26 OREM M
Cooper Saffell 36:16.9 28 OREM M
Cameron Robins 36:35.9 29 OREM M
Peter Molnar 37:37.2 33 OREM M
Andy Jacobs 38:03.1 5 OREM Coach
Jake Simpson 39:39.2 34 OREM M
Cory Jeffs 39:57.7 35 OREM M
Spencer Greer 40:47.5 37 OREM M
Brennen Jenkins 41:10.9 38 OREM M
Jordan Dodge 41:12.3 39 OREM M
Jessie Faggiolli 41:42.9 42 OREM M
Taylor Moulton 41:43.4 43 OREM M
Jason Groo 42:54.9 44 OREM M
Mitchell Williams 44:25.5 49 OREM M
Sam Piccollo 44:29.3 50 OREM M

Girls Results:

Name Race Time Division Place School Division
Summer Harper 34:42.1 1 OREM F
Andy Jacobs 38:03.1 5 OREM Coach
Angela Blackburn 40:57.1 7 OREM F
Montana Brian 44:39.4 11 OREM F
Sam Gull 45:23.7 12 OREM F
Karen Hess 46:04.6 14 OREM F
Heather Stratton 46:53.0 16 OREM F
Rachel Stratton 46:55.5 17 OREM F
Olympia Okamura 46:56.4 18 OREM F
Madison Bunker 46:59.6 19 OREM F
Camie Jacobs 48:27.5 6 OREM Coach
Jordyn Stratton 49:03.1 26 OREM F
Kate Mitchel 50:00.5 29 OREM F
Wendy Peterson 53:02.2 33 OREM F
Ellie Werner 53:08.3 34 OREM F
Sydney Jacobs 1:05:24 40 OREM F
Liz Cracroft 1:08:44 41 OREM F

Today we did the lake run finishing our long hot 5/7/9 mile run with a lake swim. I felt the team is running really well...

Tommorow is the Top of the world run... a timed race that pairs a girl and a boy from Camp together and is ran at about 10000 feet at the top of scofield canyon.

should be a fun event...

will post the details tommorow.

Cross Country Camp - Athletes attending

Team,

The summer is moving quickly, and Monday we leave for Cross Country Camp. We are trying to finalize our count for Camp so I wanted to post a list of athletes attending. If you know somone that is planning on attending and are not on this list, please Call, text, or email me so that we can correct our count:

Girls:

Alex Henderson
Angela Blackburn
Elizabeth Cracroft
Heather Stratton
Jordyn Stratton
Karen Hess
Kate Mitchel
Madison Bunker
Montana Brian
Olympia Okamura
Rachel Stratton
Sam Gull
Skotie Houle
Wendy Peterson

Boys:

Adam Holderness
Austin Birrell
Ben Wright
Brennen Jenkins
Cameron Robins
Chance Werner
Cooper Saffell
Cory Jeffs
Garrett Christensen
Hayden Pugmire
Jake Simpson
Jason Groo
Jesse Faggioli
Joe Christensen
Joseph Blackburn
Kyle Bunker
Mitchel Williams
Peter Molnar
Sam Piccollo
Spencer Greer
Tanner Charles
Taylor Charles

Thanks and see you on Monday...

Coach Jacobs
801-358-3333
ohscrosscountry@comcast.net

Documents

Team,

anyone that is having issues downloading or printing documents, please send me an email, and I will make sure and get a copy of it to you...

Reminder, I need the camp paperwork and Money on Monday when we meet at Mt. View. Also, I have added required team documents to the website also so that you can begin to get those completed and turned in...

call or email me with questions,

Thanks,

Andy

801-358-3333
ohscrosscountry@comcast.net

7.22 Pipeline Time Trial #2 and ROC Rankings

Team,

although we were missing quite a few people today, the performance we amazing. Two records were broken today.

Summer Harper : 5:47.97 (formerly 6:03 2008 Kendy Christensen)
Taylor Charles: 4:44.86 (Formerly 4:45.80 2010 Taylor Charles)

** Candace Greenwood also set a top 3 time 6:20.97... Nice Job!!!

Here are the Summer Rock Leaders:

Summer Harper 5:47.97 1
Candace Greenwood 6:20.97 2
Skotie Houle 6:50.26 3
Wendy Peterson 6:57.15 4
Kate Mitchel 7:02.14 5
Angela Blackburn 7:05.13 6
Olimpia Okamura 7:57.52 7


Taylor Charles 4:44.86 1
Chance Werner 5:03.03 2
Garrett Christensen5:06.05 3
Ben Wright 5:26.57 4
Joe Blackburn 5:36.59 5
Richard Craddock 5:38.06 6
Cooper Saffell 5:38.33 7
Hayden Pugmire 5:38.54 8
Austin Birrell 5:39.78 9
Tanner Charles 5:45.13 10
David Buckley 5:46.39 11
Kyle Bunker 5:46.69 12
Vince Miller 5:52.92 13
Taylor Greenwood 6:06.38 14
Adam Holderness 6:07.60 15
Taylor Welker 6:25.97 16
Cameron Robins 6:15.48 17
Jake Simpson 6:20.54 18
Cory Jeffs 6:34.55 19
Mitchel Williams 6:47.58 20
Jacob Greenwood 6:50.06 21
Taylor Moulton 6:50.10 22
Steve Mcclain 7:20.10 23
Koa Fisher 7:44.39 24
Devin Soper 7:46.64 25

We will do two other Summer (non Camp) time trials, so look for opportunities to improve where you stand on the next TT. I will add the time from all three TT's together to determine the winners.

Great job,

Andy

Required Paper work

Team,

Starting this year, each of you must turn in a Physical, and a tryout checklist to the new Athletic office at Orem High School. (Forms are available on the team website under "REQUIRED DOCUMENTS".
There, they will be able to consolidate for all sports making it much easier for the coaches to track as well as the athlete.

I will get a report back showing athletes that have turned in the proper paperwork thus allowing each of you to compete.

For those of you that need to get a physical, next Thursday 29th of July, their will be a Dr. on site at Orem High School at 6 PM. This is a quick and easy way to get it taken care of...

We will discuss this also at practice, but wanted to give you a heads up.

7.7.2010 Pipeline Time Trial #1

Team,

today was a good 1st step towards getting ready for the fall Cross Country Season. There were some very good times for the first time trial of the year. For the summer ROC awards, we will use the total time from the Pipeline time trial and the south fork time trial.

here are the girls times from today: (if there is a second time that was the 2009 time)

1. Summer Harper 6:25.00 (3rd best Time all time - K. Harper 6:22, Kendy 6:03)
2. Candace Greenwood 6:51.95
3. Wendy Peterson 7:12.44 (7:42.10 PL#2)
4. Kate Mitchel 7:33.60
5. Skotie Houle 7:40.98
6. Olimpia Okamura 7:57.52 (8:58.10 PL#1)

With the Boys, we saw a new record time by nearly 4 seconds.

1. Taylor Charles 4:45.80 (New Team Record breaking Adam J. 4:49.50)
2. Garrett Christensen 5:13.00 (5:26.40 PL#2, 5:37.14 PL#1)
3. Austin Birrell 5:39.78 (6:17.50 PL#2)
4. Ben Wright 5:44.89 (5:40.80 PL#2)
5. Kyle Bunker 5:46.69
6. Cooper Saffell 5:51.48 (5:47.80 PL#2)
7. Vince Miller 5:52.92 (5:58.80 PL#2)
8. Tanner Charles 5:58.44
9. Taylor Greenwood 6:06.38
10. Adam Holderness 6:07.60
11. Richard Craddock 6:13.92
12. Jake Simpson 6:20.54 (6:59.60 PL#2, 7:19.87 PL#1)
13. Taylor Welker 6:25.97 (6:13.20 PL#2, 6:29.68 PL#1)
14. Cory Jeffs 6:34.55
15. Mitchell Williams 6:47.58
16. Taylor Moulton 6:50.10 (6:36.80 PL#2)
17. Jacob Greenwood 7:00.90
18. Steve Mclain 7:20.10
19. Devin Soper 7:46.64

We will do this again in a couple of weeks so that you can track your improvement.

thanks,

Coach Andy Jacobs

2010 Cross Country Camp Information

Team, I have just posted the information you will need for the 2010 Cross Country Camp. Please make sure you print it out, and read it over with your parents.

I will be getting a tentative list over the next couple of weeks. If you are planning on going to cross country camp, please let me know.

thanks,

Andy

Happy July 4th

Team, we will not be having practice on Monday July 5th. Please plan on running or racing on your own. For those that Race, remember that any race counts as double miles towards your summer mileage goal.

See you on Tuesday.

Coach Andy Jacobs

Summer Mileage Goal

Team,

we have talked about this the last couple practices. I have created a link to the tracking form for each of you to download and print out. This will help you to keep track of your mileage for the summer.

here's how the program will work:

A. The "GOAL": Boys 300 Miles, Girls 250 Miles
B. The "Breakdown": Boys 33.33 Miles Per week(5.5 per day), Girls 27.77 Miles Per Week (4.61 Per Day)
C. Bonus Mileage: Races count as 2x... So if you race a 5K, you would earn 6.2 miles
D. The "Reward": Each person that achieves the goal will receive a summer Mileage shirt... more details to come on that later in the summer.

Please work hard to hit your goal. I believe that each of you can do this. Especially if you are coming to practice and getting in the evening runs when scheduled.

Please let me know if you have any questions,

thanks,

Andy

Cross Country Information - From our parent meeting

Hello Everyone, we had a good meeting last week with alot of new faces... I am looking forward to a great CC season at Orem this year. We have alot of great talent back, as well as some really exciting new talent.

Here are the important dates to remember...

2010 Cross-Country
Tentative Schedule

Date Meet Contact

Mon June 21st 1st day of summer Practice 7:30 AM Monday - Mouth of Provo Canyon
Aug 2nd - 6th Cross Country Camp - Price, UT (CEU)
Sat Aug 7th Team Fundraiser - Provo River Half Marathon / Water stops
Fri Aug 20th - South Fork Time Trial (8:00 AM) (Team time trial)
Sat Aug 21st - Team Fundraiser - Hobble Creek 1/2 Marathon / Water Stops
Wed Aug 25th Pre Region (Hosted by Timpanogas) Location TBD
Sat. Aug.28 American Fork Grass Relays
Fri.Sep.3rd Utah Pre-State @ Sugarhouse Park Randy Quarez cquarez@yahoo.com
or
Fri. Sep 3 or Sat Sep.4 Utah County Invite Jody Benson bensj786@alpine.k12.ut.us
Sat. Sept.11th BYU Autumn Classic www.runnercard.com
Fri. Sep. 17th Provo Bulldog Invite Phil Olsen philO@provo.edu
or
Sat. Sept.18th Wasatch Rendezvous(Brighton)
Sat. Sept. 25th Bob Firman Invite - Boise, Idaho http://www.runnerspace.com/BobFirman
Sat. Oct 2nd Recovery Week
Fri.Oct 8-Wed.Oct 13th Region Championships
Wed. Oct.20th UHSAA State Championships – Sugarhouse Park

Sat. Oct. 30th UHSTCA Meet of Champions (Sr. All-Stars) TBD
Sat. Nov. 6 UHSTCA Pre-Footlocker Invite(American Fork) Timo Mostert
Sat. Nov.20 NXN-Southwest – Tempe ,AZ.
Sat. Dec.4 Nike Cross Nationals – Portland, Oregon
Sat.Dec.4th Footlocker West Regional – Walnut. California
Sat.Dec.11th Footlocker Nationals – Balboa Park, San Diego, California


Important Team Information

1. Team Website - www.ohscrosscountry.blogspot.com
2. Know the schedule! Please try your best to be to as many summer practices as possible. But also, make sure your calander is clear for the races we are doing this fall.
3. Summer Practice - Summer training is critical to our teams success
4. Get your paperwork done - Tryout checklist, Physical (available of website)
5. Cross Country Camp - More information to come
6. Team Fundraisers - Half Marathons / Water stops
7. Class 4th Period - Please make every effort to get into the CC Team Class
8. Bring some friends to summer workouts - you just never know who will be good.

I am looking forward to a great season. Please contact me if you have any questions!

Go Orem Tigers Cross Country,

Andy Jacobs

State Champions - Track team party

State Champions... hope everyone had a good time... you worked hard, and deserved it...

have a great summer... Seniors, you will be missed!!




Thanks for a great season.

Coach Andy Jacobs

Track Team Dinner/Party

Team, we are going to have our Track Team party this week. Here are the details you need to be aware of.

Who: Members of the OHS Track Team
Date: Thursday 5/27
Time: 5:00 PM
Address: Ellery Young Residence 1083 North 1360 East, Orem

We will be serving dinner and having some recognition. But the main part of the night is just to have fun. Ellery tells me that the pool will be open for those that would like to swim.

Please plan on having a great time....

and call me with questions,

thanks,

Andy

2010 State Champions - what a great way to end the season

Team, I was really proud of each of you that competed at state this year. I know it took alot of personal sacrifice and hard work for you to acheive your season goals.

just wanted to recognize the following individual event champions:

Kyle Turner - 100m, 110H, 200, and 300H (4 for 4, great job Kyle)
Zach Blackham - High Jump

We had quite a few individuals place high in a variety of events.

Again, great job to all of you.

Andy

Schedule: Track

State Track Meet Schedule

Team, here is the state track meet schedule: (I have updated with the state schedule to reflect ESTIMATED start times for each event)

2010 State Track & Field Championships Schedule
Friday Field Events

8:00 AM 4A Girls Shot Put
10:00 AM 4A Boys Disc
12:00 PM 4A Girls Javelin
2:00 PM 4A Boys High Jump
4:00 PM 4A Girls Long Jump

Saturday Field Events

8:00 AM 4A Boys Shot Put
10:00 AM 4A Girls Discus
12:00 PM 4A Boys Javelin
2:00 PM 4A Girls High
4:00 PM 4ABoys Long Jump

Friday Running Events
7:30 am Start
7:38 AM 1600m Run 4A Girls FINALS
8:19 AM 1600m Run 4A Boys FINALS
9:05 AM 100m Hurdles 4A Girls Trials
9:33 AM 110m Hurdles 4A Boys Trials
10:01 AM 100m Dash 4A Girls Trials
10:29 AM 100m Dash 4A Boys Trials
11:01 AM 4x100m Relay 4A Girls Trials
11:20 AM 4x100m Relay 4A Boys Trials
11:58 AM 400m Dash 4A Girls Trials
12:36 PM 400m Dash 4A Boys Trials

1:00 pm Start
1:39 PM 300m Hurdles 4A Girls Trials
2:05 PM 300m Hurdles 4A Boys Trials
3:03 PM 1600m Medley Relay 4A Girls Prelimns
4:18 PM 1600m Medley Relay 4A Boys Prelimns
5:16 PM 200m Dash 4A Girls Trials
5:45 PM 200m Dash 4A Boys Trials
6:02 PM 4x400m Relay 4A Girls Trials
6:41 PM 4x400m Relay 4A Boys Trials

Saturday Running Events
8:00 am Start
8:48 AM 3200m Run 4A Girls FINALS
10:00 AM 3200m Run 4A Boys FINALS
10:36 AM 100m Hurdles 4A Girls FINALS
10:49 AM 110m Hurdles 4A Boys FINALS
11:06 AM 100m Dash 4A Girls FINALS
11:18 AM 100m Dash 4A Boys FINALS
11:48 AM 4x100m Relay 4A Girls FINALS
12:15 PM 4x100m Relay 4A Boys INALS
12:33 PM 400m Dash 4A Girls FINALS
12:49 PM 400m Dash 4A Boys FINALS
1:06 PM ACADEMIC ALL STATE AWARDS

2:00 pm Start
2:20 PM 300m Hurdles 4A Girls FINALS
2:36 PM 300m Hurdles 4A Boys FINALS
3:01 PM 800m Run 4A Girls FINALS
3:26 PM 800m Run 4A Boys FINALS
3:38 PM 1600m Medley Relay 4A Girls FINALS
3:59 PM 1600m Medley Relay 4A Boys FINALS
4:35 PM 200m Dash 4A Girls FINALS
4:48 PM Dash 4A Boys FINALS
5:22 PM 4x400m Relay 4A Girls FINALS
6:00 PM 4x400m Relay 4A Boys FINALS

Region 2010 Championships

Hey guys,

Despite the cold and windy conditions I felt that our team performed very well. I Just posted the meet results for you to look at.

Boys Team Champions
Girls Team Runner up

Here is a list of the individual event region Champions -

Kyle Turner - 100, 110 H, 200, 300H
Wendy Peterson - 100, 4x100
Maggie Plothow - 100 H, 300 H
Amanda Kirkby - Disc
Tatianna Black - Long Jump
Adam Jenkins - 1600, 4x400
Tyler Woolley - 4x400
Bryant Wadsworth - Medley
Wesley Morgan - Medley Relay
Taylor Charles - Medley Relay, 4x400
Brandon Poulous - Medley Relay, 4x400
Zach Blackham - High Jump, Long Jump

Great job team, great Job!!

State Friday and Saturday... Good training, and event better racing!

Coach Andy Jacobs

2010 Cross Country Athlete and Parent Meeting

Team, with track quickly wrapping up, I wanted to get our 2010 cross country athlete and parent meeting scheduled.

We will be doing a very informal meeting to discuss the upcoming season, and an opportunity for younger athletes to come and find out more about the program and the upcoming season.

We look forward to meeting each of you.

Date: 5/18
Time: 7:oo PM
Loctation: Orem high School (Location tbd)

Contact me for more information

Andy Jacobs 801-358-3333
ohscrosscountry@comcast.net

Region Track Meet Info - Westlake High School

Team, the time is here, two meets left for the year. The Region 7 Championships will begin on Wed May 5th and finish up on Thursday May 6th.

Here is the important information:

Wed May 5th

1:15 School Bus will leave for West lake High School
3:30 Start of Track Meet

Running Event order:
(top 8 Advance in all Trials to finals day two)

100 M Hurdles Trials
110 M Hurdle Trials
100 M Trials
1600M (Girls) Final
300 M Hurdles Trials
400 M Trials
3200 M (Boys) Final
200 M Trials
Medley Relay Final

Wed Field Events:

Boys Javelin
Girls Long Jump
Boys High Jump
Girls Disc
Boys Shot Put

3:30 PM Thursday May 6th

Running Events:

100 M Hurdles Final
110 M Hurdles Final
100 M Finals
1600 M (Boys) Final
300 M Hurdles Finals
4x100 Relay Final
400 M Dash Final
*Academic all region Presentation
800 M Run Final
200 M Dash Final
3200 M (Girls) Final
4x400 Relay Final

Field Events:

Girls Javelin
Boys Long Jump
Girls High Jump
Boys Disc
Girls Shot

Entries were submitted (Due Monday 8 AM)

Please plan on competing at the highest level and lets go a win a girls and boys Region championship!!

Coach Andy Jacobs

Optional state qualifier @ Provo High School

Team,

we found out that Provo High School will be doing a state qualifier on Friday and Saturday for those athletes that did not get into the BYU invititational.

Here is the schedule:

Friday Running Events Starting at 12 Noon
100 H Girls Trials
110 H Boys Trials
100 Girls Trials
100 Boys Trials
1600 Girls Finals
400 Girls Trials
400 Boys Trials
300H Girls Trials
300H Boys Trials
3200 Boys Finals
200 Girls Finals
200 Boys Finals
800 Girls Finals
800 Boys Finals

Friday Field Events Starting at 12 Noon
Girls Javelin
Boys Shot
Girls Discus after Javelin and shot
Girls Long Jump
Boys High Jump


Saturday Running Events Starting at 9am
100 H Girls Finals
110 H Boys Finals
100 Girls Finals
100 Boys Finals
1600 Boys Finals
4 X 100 Meter Relay Girls Finals
4 X 100 Meter Relay Boys Finals
400 Girls Finals
400 Boys Finals
300H Girls Finals
300H Boys Finals
Medley Relay Girls Finals
Medley Relay Boys Finals
200 Girls Finals
200 Boys Finals
3200 Girls Finals
4 X 400 Girls Finals
4 X 400 Boys Finals

Saturday Field Events Starting at 9am
Boys Javelin
Girls Shot
Boys Discus after Javelin and shot
Boys Long Jump
Girls High Jump

We are looking for a parent that would be willing to help out at this meet? please contact Andy Jacobs if you can assist.

thanks,

Andy

REVISED - BYU INVITE INFORMATION

Team, here is the schedule of events for Friday and Saturday. Please contact one of the coaches if you have specific questions.

please make sure you are there well before your race is scheduled.

Field Events


Friday, April 30
Facility opens at 7:00a
Implement Weigh-in 7:00a - 10:00p
8:30 Long Jump Boys 3A-5A (2 pits)
8:30 Javelin Girls 3A-5A
8:30 Discus Girls 3A-5A
8:30 Shot Put Boys 3A-5A
9:00 High Jump Girls (2 pits)

Saturday, May 1
Facility opens at 6:30a
Implement Weigh-in 6:30a - 1:00p
9:30 Javelin Boys 3A-5A
11:00 Shot Put Girls 3A-5A
10:45 Long Jump Girls 3A-5A (2 pits)
9:00 High Jump Boys (2 pits)
1:00 Discus Boys 3A-5A

Running Events

Friday, April 30
Facility opens at 8:00a
10:00 AM G 3200 Finals
10:28 AM B 3200 Finals
10:54 AM G 100H Trials 1A-2A (back-stretch)
AM G 100H Trials 3A-5A (back-stretch)
10:54 AM G 100 Trials 1A-2A (home-stretch)
AM G 100 Trials 3A-5A (home-stretch)
11:34 PM B 110H Trials 1A-2A (back-stretch)
PM B 110H Trials 3A-5A (back-stretch)
11:34 PM B 100 Trials 1A-2A (home-stretch)
PM B 100 Trials 3A-5A (home-stretch)
12:21 PM lunch
1:21 PM G 400 Trials 1A-2A
PM G 400 Trials 3A-5A
1:49 PM B 400 Trials 1A-2A
PM B 400 Trials 3A-5A
2:23 PM G 300H Trials 1A-2A
PM G 300H Trials 3A-5A
2:49 PM B 300H Trials 1A-2A
PM B 300H Trials 3A-5A
3:13 PM G 200 Trials 1A-2A
PM G 200 Trials 3A-5A
3:44 PM B 200 Trials 1A-2A
PM B 200 Trials 3A-5A

Saturday, May 1
Facility opens at 7:00a
10:00 AM G 1600 Sections
10:28 AM B 1600 Sections
11:03 AM G 4x100 Sections
11:14 AM B 4x100 Sections
11:25 AM G 800 Sections
11:42 AM B 800 Sections
12:07 PM G Medley Section
12:45 PM B Medley Section
1:23 PM G 4x400 Sections
1:47 PM B 4x400 Sections
2:07 PM break
Golden Hour
2:50 PM Opening Ceremonies
3:00 PM G 4x100 Top Seeded Sections (2)
3:07 PM B 4x100 Top Seeded Sections (2)
3:15 PM G 1600 Top Seeded Section (top 18)
3:22 PM B 1600 Top Seeded Section (top 18)
3:32 PM B 110H Finals
3:41 PM G 100H Finals
3:50 PM G 100 Finals
3:55 PM B 100 Finals
4:00 PM G 400 Finals
4:05 PM B 400 Finals
4:15 PM G 300H Finals
4:20 PM B 300H Finals
4:30 PM G 800 Top Seeded Section (top 15)
4:33 PM B 800 Top Seeded Section (top 15)
4:41 PM G Medley Top Seeded Section (1)
4:46 PM B Medley Top Seeded Section (1)
4:56 PM G 200 Finals
5:01 PM B 200 Finals
5:11 PM G 4x400 Top Seeded Section (1)
5:16 PM B 4x400 Top Seeded Section (1)
(1)

Taylorsville Meet Info

Team, the Taylorsville Invite will be the last invite before BYU, Region, and State. This is your last chance to qualify by time for BYU.

Important Information:

BUS - Will depart at 7:00 AM (everyone is expected to ride the be on time and ride the bus)
Meet Starts: 8:30 AM
Schedule:
3200
100/110 Hurdles
100 M Dash
1600
4x100
400 M
300 Hurdles
800 M
Medley Relay
200 M
4x400

Morning Field Events:

Girls Shot
Girls Javelin
Girls High Jump
Boys Disc
Boys Long Jump

The opposite events will begin 30 minutes following the morning events.

Athletes Competing:

Adam Jenkins 1600 3200
Amanda Kirkby Disc Javelin Shot
Amy Klingler Disc Javelin Shot
Andrew Simpson 800
Brandon Hardy 200 300 Hurdles
Brandon Poulous 400 3. 4x100 2. 4x400 1. Medley Relay (200)
Brennen Jenkins Javelin
Bryant Wadsworth 100 Long Jump 4. 4x100 2. Medley Relay (200)
Chance Werner 1600 800
Chelsea Jensen 100 Hurdles 300 Hurdles
Courtney Rawle Disc
Ellery Young 100 Hurdles High Jump Long Jump
Erin Echols 100 Hurdles 300 Hurdles High Jump 3. 4x100
Garrett Christensen 3200 800
Graeme Johnson 400 3. 4x400
Harrison Custer Disc Javelin Shot
Heather Stratton 1600 800
Jace Jones 3200
Jacob Simpson 300 Hurdles
Jeremiah Tiatia Disc Javelin Shot
Jordyn Stratton 1600 800
Josiah Tiatia Disc Shot
Kaci McNeil Long Jump
Kahaii Faalafua Shot
Kaleb Egbert 110 Hurdles Long Jump 1. 4x100
Katie Abbott 3200
Keenan Karrati 100 200 Long Jump 2. 4x100
Kristen Bodine 200 400 1. 4x100 1. 4x400
Kyle Turner 100 200 110 Hurdles 300 Hurdles
Maggie Plothow 100 Hurdles 200 300 Hurdles High Jump
Mckell Steele Javelin Long Jump Shot 1. Medley Relay (200)
Nathan Parker 110 Hurdles High Jump Javelin
Rachel Lyons 400 800 High Jump
Rachel Stratton 1600 800
Samantha Reeves 100 2. 4x100 3. 4x400 3. Medley Relay (400)
Summer Harper 1600 4. Medley (800)
Sydney White 300 Hurdles
Tatianna Black 100 Long Jump 2. Medley Relay (200) 2. 4x400 (Alt 4x100)
Taylor Charles 1600 800 4. 4x400
Tyler Woolley 100 400 1. 4x400 3. Medley Relay (400)
Victor Johnson 1600 3200 4. Medley Relay (800)
Wendy Peterson 100 200 4. 4x100 4. 4x400
Wesley Morgan 200 400
Weston Brierly Disc
Zach Blackham 110 Hurdles 300 Hurdles High Jump Long Jump

lets have a great meet!!!

Coach Andy Jacobs

4.21 Region Tri Meet at Orem High School

Team,

we are planning on running the region tri meet tommorow. I anticipate the meet will go very quickly. I am still looking for some volunteers to help (all varsity athletes are expected to help out. We are planning on hand timing the meet, so I anticipate the meet to run very quickly and finish up by 5:30.

we will talk more about it at practice today and tommorow.

thanks,

Andy

FYI... Taylorsville meet planned for Saturday, we will have the meet planner available soon.

Utah County Invite Results

Team, I wanted to write a quick note letting you know how proud I am of each of you for some great team performances at the Utah County Invite.

Meet Highlites:

Boys Team Champion
Girls Team Runner up

State Qualifiers

Girls 4x100 Team - Tatiana, Samantha, Kristen, Wendy 50.98
Wendy Peterson - 100 12.66 (New PR)
Wendy Peterson - 200 26.33 (A New PR)
Summer Harper - 1600 5:18.98 (A New PR)
Summer Harper - 3200 (Again) 11:40.21
Zach Blackham - Longjump (again) 21-11.75 (New PR)
Zach Blackham - High Jump (again) 6-07.00
Nathan Parker - 6'1 High Jump (New PR)
Boys Medley relay - Brandon Poulous, Bryant Wadsworth, Tyler Woolley, Adam Jenkins
Kyle Turner - 100 11.08 (again) (NEW PR)
Kyle Turner - 110H 14.80 (Again and NEW PR)
Kyle Turner - 200 22.38 (Again and New PR)
Kyle Turner - 300 H 39.81 (Again)

In addition to the state qualifiers we had a ton of new PR's...

Only two more meets before Region and State. Keep working hard, now is deffinately the time to take it easy...

Thanks and great job,

Andy Jacobs

Utah County Invite - Reminder

Team, great job for those that competed Wed. Just a reminder that we have a big opportunity to come back strong from Spring Break and set the tone for the rest of the year. Utah County will be all of the top teams in Utah county and the weather looks to be perfect.

We will meet at class at 1:00 PM and then take the bus leaving at 2:00 PM for Maple mountain.

Please make sure you know what you are running, we expect everyone registered to race/compete in their respective events.

thanks, See you all Friday.

Coach Andy Jacobs

Tri Meet @ Lehi on Wed / Utah County Invite @ Maple Mountain Fri - Sat

Team, we will have two track meets this week. We will also have a bus scheduled for both the meet at Lehi as well as Utah Country Invite.

(FYI.. We will not be sending anyone to the Davis Invite)

The tri-meet will be a great opportunity for some of our JV athletes to compete, along with a handfull of Varsity athletes. JV athletes, please plan on compteting in your primary event, as well as a second event. Varsity athletes, I still need a some times for specific events. I will let you know what I want you to run.

With only three more state qualifying meets before Region. Every meet from here on out is important. Please make every effort to be at the meets, and performing at the highest level.

Utah County invite Schedule:

Order of Events

Friday Schedule (April 16th)
Start time: 3:30 p.m.
Running Events
3200m Run Finals (Boys)
100m Hurdle Prelims (Girls)
110m Hurdles Prelims (Boys)
100m Prelims
1600m Run Finals (Girls)
400m Prelims
300m Hurdles Prelims
200M Prelims

Field Events
Javelin (Boys)
Discus (Girls)
High Jump (Girls)
Long Jump (Boys)
Shot Put (Boys)

Saturday Schedule (April 17th
Running Events
Start time: 9:00 a.m.
100m Hurdles (Girls)
110m Hurdles (Boys)
100m Finals
1600m Run Finals (Boys)
4X100m Relays
400m Finals
300m Hurdle finals
800m Run Finals
Medley Relay
200M Finals
3200m Run Finals (Girls)
4X400 Relay

Field Events
Javelin (Girls)
Discus (Boys)
High Jump (Boys)
Long Jump (Girls)
Shot Put (Girls)

Spring Break - Practice 11:00 AM @ Orem

Team have a great spring break, dont forget, We are going to meet at 11:00 AM Monday - Friday for practice. Please plan on attending if you can make it. If not, please make every effort to get the workout in so that you maintain the level you are at right now.

I have also added the team depth chart to the team website (link is located on the top right hand side) showing every performance this year, by event. In addition a one page summary of how you stack up on the team on our team depth chart.

Be safe and have a great week.

thanks,

Coach Andy Jacobs

4.3 Alpha Twolve Invitational @ Timpanogas High

Team,

Despite the cold weather and the missing kids, I felt really good about our teams performances today.

Several key performance led our girls team to their highest finish (3rd)
Women - Team Rankings - 16 Events Scored
=============================================
1) Riverton HS 124
2) Mountain View HS 62.33
3) Orem HS 54.33
4) Tooele High School 54
5) Timpanogos HS 50
6) Lone Peak HS 43
7) Salem Hills HS 39
8) Evanston HS-WY 37.33
9) Maple Mountain HS 29
10) Park City HS 27
out of 20+ teams

I want to congratulate Mckell Steele and Kaci McNeil for qualifying for state today.

Mckell threw the Javelin 107-06 to take 2nd place and Q for state!
Kaci McNeil qualified in the long jump 16-01.00

On the boys side, even though we did not compete in all of the events, I felt good about a 3rd place finish. It goes to show that every little point counts. It was our first 4a loss this year, to Maple Mountain.

Men - Team Rankings - 17 Events Scored
========================================
1) Riverton HS 143
2) Maple Mountain HS 62
3) Orem HS 59
4) American Fork HS 58
5) Box Elder HS 40
6) Copper Hills HS 35
7) Timpanogos HS 28
7) Mountain View HS 28
9) Pleasant Grove HS 24
10) Lehi HS 23
out of 24 teams...


All in all, the team had a number if PR's and there were several of you that were very close to a qualifying mark. Keep up the hard work, we 5 weeks left in this season, we do not want to loose site of the purpose of these meets, to prepare our team to win a region and state championship.

Thank you for your efforts and positive attitudes.

Coach Andy Jacobs

Alpha Twolve Invitational @ Timpanogas High School

Team, Saturday will be the Alpha Twolve invitational. It will be our 3rd state qualifying meet, and a great opportunity for those competing to improve their season PR's and also to qualify for state.

This meet will be very different from the last meet at Timpanogas. Their will be about a 1/3 the schools, pluse each school is only able to register 5 athletes vs six... So I anticipate the meet to go much quicker ending somewhere around 4:30 or 5:00.

The storm is supposed to hit Friday night and run until early AM Saturday, but from 9:00 AM on, looks to be a sunny and cool day. Temperatures look to be in the High 30's up to mid 40's. Not ideal, but should be fine and hopefully dry.

Schedule of events:

Running Events
9:00 am
1600 meter Run
100m/ 110m Hurdles
100m Dash
Medley Relay
4X100 Relay
400m Dash
300m Hurdles
800m Run
200m Dash
3200m Run
4X400m Relay

Field Events
9:00 am

Girls Javelin
Boys High Jump
Girls Long Jump
Girls Shot Put
Boys Discus
Boys and Girls Pole Vault

11:00 am Afternoon weigh-in

12:00

Boys Javelin
Girls High Jump
Boys Long Jump
Boys Shot Put
Girls Discus

Region tri Meet - Cancelled due to Spring weather

Team, due to the awesome spring weather we have in Utah, the coaches though it would be better postponing the meat until April 21st. Tomorrows is supposed to be rainy/snowy and in the 30's. The perfect combination for a pulled muscle...

please come out and we will do a regular practice tomorrow...

thanks,

Andy

Pineview Invite Results - Boys Win Team Championship

Team, another great meet for individual and state qualifying performances. Many of you set new PR's and at least two of you qualified for state in an additional event. Kyle in the 100, and Zach in the Long Jump. We need to continue to work hard and as the season moves on, continue to strive for new PR's and more state qualifying marks.

Thanks for a great meet,

Coach Andy Jacobs

Pineview Invite participant list - Click Link for parent permision and info letter

**Please confirm with me ASAP (text, Call, email) To let me know if you are going)

Link to meet schedule and info: http://www.recordfinish.com/pvinvite10.pdf

Team, we have gone through the results, and put together a meet planner that will include the following athletes to travel to Pineview.

We will be leaving on Friday March 26th at 7:30 AM from Orem High School and returning on Saturday March 27th at approx. 7:00 PM. The cost of the trip will be $55.00. That will cover the cost of the charter bus, lodging, and a dinner at the track meet Friday night.

Click on the title for a parent permission/information form that needs to be downloaded and filled out. I will also have some copies at practice. I will need the form filled out, and the money paid to the finance office by Thursday March 25th. Please bring the form to Coach Jacobs!!!

Please let me know immediately if you are on this list and are unable to go to St. George with the team. We do not want any athlete to miss out on this opportunity, so if you have a financial concern, or any other concern, please call me so that we can work through any issue. We do expect all athletes to travel with the team during this trip. You will not be allowed to travel separately and still be able to participate in the meet.

thanks,

Andy

Girls

Amanda Kirkby
Amy Klingler
Betsy Reeves
Brittan Evans
Chalise Herman
Chelsea Jensen
Courtney Rawle
Ellery Young
Erin Echols
Heather Stratton
Jordyn Stratton
Katie Abbott
Liz Cracroft
Madison Bunker
Mckell Steele
Rachel Lyons
Rachel Stratton
Sam Reeves
Summer Harper
Tiffany Owens
Tatiana Black
Wendy Peterson

Boys

Adam Jenkins
Andrew Simpson
Brandon Poulous
Bryant Wadsworth
Chance Werner
Derek Latimer
Garett Christensen
Graeme Johnson
Harison Custer
Jace Jones
Jamison Hatch
Jeremiah Tiatia
Josiah Tiatia
Kahaii Faalafua
Kaleb Egbert
Kyle Chandler
Kyle Turner
Matai Arujo
Nathan Parker
Taylor Charles
Tyler Woolley
Victor Johnson
Wesley Morgan
Zach Blackham

UHSTCA Invite Information - @ Timpanogas High School (Click Link to view meet roster)

Team, here is the meet information for tomorrows track meet. This will be the first of 6 state qualifying track meets. I am looking forward to seeing how each of you do. I have attached the file showing who is running what events. please make sure that each of you know what you are running.

The Schedule will be as follows:

9:00 AM (Running Events)

1600 Meter Run
100/110 M Hurdles
100 Meter Dash
Medley Relay
4x100 Meter Relay
400 M Dash
300 M Hurdles
800 M Run
200 M Dash
3200 M Run
4x400 Relay

9:00 AM Field Events:

Girls Javelin
Boys High Jump
Girls Long Jump
Girls Shot Put
Boys Disc

Afternoon Field Events:

Boys Javelin
Girls High Jump
Boys Long Jump
Boys Shot Put
Girls Disc

Please let me know if you have any questions,

thanks,

Andy

3.17.2010 Region Tri Meet @ Timpanogas High School

Team, please plan on being at Timpanogas Hish School around 3:30 tommorow. The meet should go fairly quick with only 4 schools. So please make sure you are there earlier than you think you need to be.

Here is a tentative schedule...Let have a great meet!

1600 M
100m/ 110 Hurdles
100 M Dash
Medley Relay
4x100
400 M Dash
300m Hurdles
800 M Run
200 M Dash
3200 M Run
4x400

Order for Field events:

Girls Jav
Boys High Jump
Girls Long Jump
Girls Shot Put
Boys Disc

Boys Jav
Girls High Jump
Boys Long Jump
Boys shot
Girls Disc

please call me with questions,

Coach Andy J
801-358-3333

1st Meet of the Year - Are you Ready?

Team,

This week our team will have the opportunity to start out the track season with our first two Track Meets of the year.

On Wednesday, we will be competing against other schools in our Region at Timpanogas High School, and will be a great opportunity for everyone on the team to compete and get valuable meet experience.

On Saturday, we will be back at Timpanogas High School competing in the UHSTCA Coaches invite. This will be the first of 6 state qualifiers qualify for state. I will be able to register up to 6 athletes in each event. So, I should be able to take a fairly large portion of our team.

Every Track Meet is important, because it will gives us the opportunity to test where we are as a team as well as where you stand in relationship to your individual goals. I utilize each meet to make decisions on the next. Including who will compete, who will run in relays, etc... More importantly, I will use our meets this week to determine who will be traveling to St. George with the team for the Pineview invite.

I hope that each of you put your best effort into every chance you have to compete. In addition, I want each of you to represent OHS with the highest respect, regarding how you act, treat each other, as well as those we compete against.

I am excited about this season, and hope you are as well.

Lets have a great year,

Coach Andy Jacobs

Clothing Order due Thursday March 11th

Team, here is the pricing and info on the clothing order:

Tshirt - (White) $7.00
L Sleeve Tshirt (Golden Yellow) $10.00
Hoodie (golden Yellow) $22.00
Sweat Pants (Royal Blue) $20.00
Shorts (royal Blue) $17.00
Sinch Sack with Pocket - $12.00

I have a list with each of your names on the list. You will need to fill that, and sign it. Once you have ordered you need to pay the finance office before you can have your clothing. (unless you make arrangements with Coach Jacobs)

Thanks,

Andy

2010 Track Parent Athlete Meeting

We will be having our 2010 parent/athlete Track information meeting Monday at 6:00 PM. We will be covering the following:
- 2010 Track Schedule
- St. George/Pineview Trip
- Opportunities for parent help/support
- Discuss practice expectations for your athlete
- Answer any questions you may have


I anticipate this meeting to be about 30 minutes. We will meet in the student lounge at Orem High School.

thanks,

Andy Jacobs
801-358-3333
ohscrosscountry@comcast.net

Long Jump - Techniqe video (click on title for video)

Long Jumpers, this is a great video describing many of the things we will be working on...

please take a look at this instructional video to help our training and increase our Jumping performance.

thanks and hope you find it useful,

Andy

Orem High School Physicals

We will have the spring physicals on Feb 22 5:30-7:00. The cost is $10 and the money goes back into the athletics program at Orem High.

You can print off/download a copy of the School Physical form from our team website.

Physicals will be done in the training room in the Field House.

Please let me know if you have any questions,

Thanks,

Andy

UHSTCA COACHES ASSOSIATION MEET @ Kearns Ice Oval

Team, anyone interested in running, please let me know an I will register you under Orem High. For this meet, I will register you, but you will need to pay the registration fee.

UHSTCA Invitational Championships
February 5th and 6th, 2010 @ the Olympic Ice Oval
5662 South 4800 West Cougar Lane

DIRECTIONS: Take I-215 south to 4700 south. Go west on 4700 south to Bangerter Highway. Turn left on Bangerter and go south to 5300 south. Take a right on 5300 and go west to 4800 west.Take a left on 4800 west (Cougar Lane). The Olympic Ice Oval is on the west side of the road. You really can’t miss it.

1. The cost to enter the meet is $4.00 per athlete for the first event and $2.00 for each additional. Please be honest about this. Registration will be done at Runnercard.com. Registration day of the meet will be $10.00 First event and $5.00 For each additional. Spectators will be charged $3.00 per individual.All field event participants must check in at Ice Oval. All throwing implements must be weighed in and verified at Kearns Rec Center before their event begins.

2. Payment must be made for all athletes entered. Athletes will be stamped upon payment of fee and this will allow them to compete.

3. All athletes in running events must report to the Clerking Area (bullpen) at first call.Athletes will be scratched from the event on second call and heat and lane assignments will be made at that time.

4. The first running event will start at 9:00 am. Events will follow the order listed. There will be no time schedule. Athletes must pay close attention to the calls as they are made.

5. Field events will start at the time listed. High jump, Long jump and pole vault will be held at the ice oval on Friday evening. Shot put will be held at Kearns Rec Center on Friday evening.

6. Medals will be awarded the top three finishers in individual events and the first place relay team.

7. Six places will be scored for team competition.

8. Spikes (3/16") are allowed. Shoes must be brought to the Clerking Area where they will be checked.

9. Spikes can only be used on the track. There will be a $50 fine for any athlete found wearing their spikes in areas off the track.

10. Warmup is allowed on the track as long as it does not cause a problem with an event.

11. USATF officials will be officiating the meet. I do need help taking money, doing results, and handing out awards. Please let me know if you have anyone that can help, email me at bensj786@alpine.k12.ut.us.

ORDER OF RUNNING EVENTS (Girls first)
Friday, Feb. 5
FIELD EVENT TIME SCHEDULE
3:00 pm Check in all Field Events (Ice Oval)
4:00 pm- Boys’ Shot Put (Kearns Rec Center)
4:00 pm- Girls’ Long Jump (ice oval)
4:00 pm- Boys’ High Jump (ice oval)
4:00 pm- Boys’/Girls’ Pole Vault (ice oval)
5:30 pm- Girls’ Shot Put (Kearns Rec Center)
5:30 pm- Girls’ High Jump (ice oval)
5:30 pm- Boys’ Long Jump (ice oval)
6:30 pm- Boys’ Triple Jump
6:30 pm- Girls’ Triple Jump

Saturday, Feb. 6
9:00 am Start ALL OTHER TIMES ARE APPROXIMATES!!!
Events will run ahead of the time listed whenever possible.
9:00 am- 60m HH Prelims
60m Dash Prelims
1600m Run
4 x 200
60m HH Finals
60m Dash Finals
400m Dash
800m Run
200m Dash
3200m Run
4 x 400m Relay
4 x 800 Relay

Weber Indoor Meet Information (Click on title to go to meet website)

Team, FYI...

I have had some requests for information on the Weber Indoor meet. Here is the link for information. looks like registration will happen at the meet.

Weber State University
Developmental Indoor Track and Field Meet Schedule

January, 22-23, 2010

Friday, January 22

No Spikes Allowed!

5:00 p.m. Girls Long Jump: Trials and Finals (Boys to follow)
Boys & Girls Shot Put (Two rings.)

6:30 p.m. Boys High Jump (Girls to follow)

7:00 p.m. Boys pole vault - Height progression: 9', 10', 11', 11'6", 12', 12'6", etc.



Saturday, January 23


No Spikes Allowed!

Meet begins at 9:00 a.m.

Girls run first in all events.

Order of events:
55 meter hurdles
3200 meters
55 meters
400 meters
800 meters
200 meters
1600 meters
4X400 meter relay
4X800 meter relay

BYU Indoor Meet

Great Job to everyone who participated in the BYU indoor Invite. I felt that there were some very good indoor performances. I am really looking forward to seeing how each and every one of you improve as the season goes along.

I wanted to also give special recognition to Zach Blackham. He was named the Male Field Athlete of the meet. He won the high jump and cleared 6'8. A great way to start the year. He was also 6th in the 60 M hurdles.

Here are the team results for the meet.

60 M Dash:
Samantha Reeves 8.68 4th Freshman overall

60 Hurdles:
Elizabeth Cracroft 11.68
Zach Blackham 9.15 (6th Overall)
Nathan Parker 11.11
Ian Brady 11.48

200 M Dash:
Samantha Reeves 29.74

400 M
Elizabeth Cracroft 1:17

800 M
Jordyn Stratton 2:46.71 (4th overall Freshman)

Mile
Rachel Stratton 6:15.55 (5th Freshman overall)
Chance Werner 5:08.43
Andrew Simpson 5:23.02
Jason Newman 6:00.51
David Buckley 6:11.39

2 Mile
Garrett Bowles 11:50.61

Long Jump
Tatiana Black 14-11.50 (Made the finals to take 8th Her 1st High School Final)
Elizabeth Cracroft 14-04.00

High Jump
Zach Blackham 6'8" (1st Place - Male Field Athlete of the meet)
Nathan Parker 5'7"
Ian Brady 5'3" (had to leave early and would probably have gone much higher)

Great Job everyone that competed. I appreciate your efforts to come down and test yourself early. I beleive it will pay off significantly over the season. Keep working hard...

Andy

BYU Inivte information

Please make sure and let coach Jacobs know by Wed if you are planning on running. I will be registering individuals Wed night.



Here is the schedule of events -

Friday, January 15
5:00 pm – Girl’s Shot Put, Boy's to follow, Boy's Weight, Girl's to follow.
5:00 pm – Coed Pole Vault
5:00 pm – Girl's High Jump, Boy's to follow
5:00 pm – Boys Long Jump, Girl's to follow

Saturday, January 16
8:50 am Coaches Meeting
9:00 am start (Girls first, then Boys)
1 Mile
60M Hurdle Trials
60M Trials
400 M Timed Finals
60M Hurdle Finals (top 9)
60M Finals (top 8)
800M Timed Finals
200M Timed Finals
2 Mile
Coach's Mile Run (coed)
4 x 1 lap Relay (up to 16 teams)

Class Disclosure Document

Team, I neglected to turn the "share" feature on in Google Docs. You should now be able to select the 2010 Class disclosure document and pull it right up. As well as the other documents on there. If you have an issue, please let me know.

thanks,

Coach Andy Jacobs
801-358-3333
ohscrosscountry@comcast.net