Hi all,
Congrats to those who competed last weekend. From rain to sun, it was quite an interesting day! Results have been posted here: https://www.athletic.net/TrackAndField/meet/502702/results
Of note: I incorrectly stated the schedule for Big Sky State Games. Ages 12-18 are Saturday and all other age groups on Sunday!
Upcoming Schedule
Tue June 20 at 6pm: Practice @ GHS
Thu June 22 at 6pm: Practice @ GHS
Tue June 27 at 6pm: Practice @ GHS
Thu June 29 at 6pm: Practice @ GHS
Sat July 1: Registration fees for Big Sky State Games goes up
Sun July 2: Registration Deadline for Pocatello
Tue July 4: NO PRACTICE
USATF JO Region 11 Championships in Pocatello - July 6-8th
If you registered for the USATF Montana meet in Missoula AND either participated or received a bypass, you are eligible to advance to the Regional meet in Pocatello. You will not be allowed to change events from the Montana meet.
Advancement: If you place in the top 5 at regionals (top 2 for the multis/combined events), you are eligible to go to Nationals in Eugene. The same two-year age groups are used at the Regional/National meet that we just participated in at the State meet. Let me know if you have any questions.
Schedule and event details: https://storage.googleapis.com/anet_user_files/meet/tf/504303/2023_USATF_Region_11_Junior_Olympic_Info.pdf
Registration: Will open this week. Keep an eye out for the TeamReach notice.
Hotels: The host has set up a room block at the Red Lion Inn for $120. Here are the instructions: Call the Red Lion Inn at (208)233-2200 and tell them you need a room under code: Region 11 JO Championship, they will put you in one of the rooms. Their website is: www.redlion.com.
They also have rooms set aside at TownePlace Suites by Marriott at a reduced rate. Their phone number is (208)478-7000.
Big Sky State Games - July 15-16
Unfortunately there isn't a team registration for the Big Sky State Games. That means you need to register through their website. Additionally, I have a wedding to attend and cannot be present. I'll work with the other coaches to see who might be able to attend.
Age Groups are based on your age for Day of Event (not like the USATF meets)
Ages 12-18 compete on Saturday, all other ages compete Sunday
Competition is at the Lockwood High School track facility - it's a great surface!
Registration fees go from $30 to $35 starting July 2nd
Registration link: https://bigskygames.org/sports/trackfield/
Unattached Competition Opportunity
There is an opportunity to compete the weekend of June 30th - July 1st. The meet is a fairly long drive though and it is an on-your-own trip to Kennewick Washington. The name of the event is TC Thunder Invitational. Please let me know if you want additional details.
Thanks and see you at practice!
-Chad