THIS WEEK IN PRACTICE

I need the following individuals to continue to attend practice. There is an OUTSIDE chance that you may qualify for the MEET OF CHAMPIONS! I won't know until Monday afternoon if we made it in.

• Kathleen Thompson
• Emily Geesaman
• Carey Crooker
• Kassandra Prutsman

SECTIONALS 2008

A fine effort by ALL! Thank you for a FANTASTIC season. Our performances at Sectionals were excellent. Individuals finishing in the top 6 included:

PENTATHLON: 2nd Emily Geesaman
POLE VAULT: 2nd Kathleen Thompson
800M: 3rd Carey Crooker, 5th Kassandra Prutsman

Fine efforts were also turned in by Ally Vargeson, Jenna Crans, Brittany Markell, Karissa Flint, Jesse Mosolf, Brandi Davis, and Allison Hynes.

Thanks to all for finishing your season. I have a great deal of respect for the individuals on our team who didn't quit, showed up to practice on a daily basis, and who worked hard. I am looking forward to next season already.

30 MAY 2008

PRACTICE: Will will practice until 3:30pm this afternoon.

SECTIONALS:

• Pole vaulters will need to weigh in EARLY on Saturday. Get in line as soon as we find out were 'weigh-ins' are taking place. You also need to bring your pole valut certification form.
• Sprinters need to remeber to bring our blocks.
• Emily needs to bring the shot. It needs to be weighed as soon as we get to the meet. Lets put the SHOT in the coaches room by the swimming pool.

WEATHER: Here is a link that will take you to an hour-by-hour MARION forcast for tomorrow:

http://www.weather.com/outlook/recreation/golf/hourbyhour/USNY0871?begHour=9&begDay=152

BE PREPARED FOR RAIN AND WEATHER DELAYS AT THE MEET.

SECTIONAL BUS

BUS LEAVES: 6:45 am SHARP

29 MAY 2008

The Sectional seeding meeting is complete. Here is a list of Lady Cornhuskers who have made the meet:

800m: Crooker, Prutsman, Thompson
100m: Flint
400m relay: Flint, Markell, Crans, Vargeson
3000m: Hynes
400IH: Davis
Pole vault: Thompson, Mosolf
Pent: Geesaman

• Here is a link to the 'seeding sheets' for our class CC Meet.

http://webapps.monroe.edu/~mcq/svtrk/sv-2008/meet-info/SV-CC-C.pdf

• Here is a link to the order of events:

http://webapps.monroe.edu/~mcq/svtrk/forms/Champ-Meets-Order-08.pdf

THURSDAY

• The 400m relay team will be heading over to Campbell-Savona for a workout with Mr. Palko. If there is room in the school van, Emily and Jesse will also be going. I will drive Kathleen and Carey over in my truck (...and drop you off on the way back over the hill).

COUNTY CHAMPS 2008

Congratulations to our 2008 County Champions!

• 1500m: Carey Crooker
• Pole Vault: Kathleen Thompson
• 3200m relay: Kassandra Prutsman, Kathleen Thompson, Emily Geesaman, Carey Crooker

SECTIONALS

SECTIONALS

Here is a lsit of who I entered for our Class CC Sectional Championship Meet. Not all of you will get in. The seeding meeting takes place on Wedensday. Class CC is extremely competitive this year.

• Carey Crooker: 800m
• Kassandra Prutsman: 800m
• Kathleen Thompson: Pole vault, 800m
• Brandi Davis: 400IH
• Karissa Flint: 100m, 400m relay
• Jenna Crans: 400m relay
• Ally Vargeson: 400m relay
• Brittany Markell: 400m relay
• Kayla Keeney: 3000m
• Emily Hynes: 3000m
• Jesse Mosolf: Pole vault
• Emily Geesaman: Pent.

SCL CHAMPIONSHIP MEET

BUS LEAVES: 3:15pm

START TIME: 5:00pm

BUS RETURNS: Late...maybe your parents could bring you home after you have completed all of your events.

WEATHER: If you have participated in this meet before you know it will get COLD as the evening wears on. Here is the predicted forecast for Friday with specific times. Note the drop in temperature. Bring many layers. I, again will be wearing seven pair of underwear, maybe only six--it depends on if I can find my favorite ninja turtle pair.

• 5pm 61 degrees
• 9pm 51 degrees
• 11pm 46 degrees

FOOD: The concession stand will be open. I have ordered a pizza from CHAMPS (527-4020) before, and a parent picked it up for me. We have gone to Aniellos after this meet on occaision. It is usually a very nice time.

ORDER OF EVENTS: The order of events will be the same as Monday, just add the steeplechase immediately following the high hurdles.

GOTCHA!

The latest edition of GOTCHA! Magazine is out. The latest and greatest. Make sure you take a peek when you get a chance.

MOVING UP CEREMONY

I have just returned from the 8th grade 'Moving Up' ceremony. I am extremely proud of the honors and awards received by our Lady Cornhuskers.

COUNTY CHAMP MEET

Here is a list of athletes--and events--for Friday's meet at Campbell-Savona. I have scratched the 1600m relay, the 800m, and one athlete from the DISC.

3000m: Keeny, Hynes
100HH: Geesaman
400m: White
1500m: Crooker
100m: Flint, Vargeson, Markell
400IH: Davis
200m: Flint
3200m relay: Thompson, Crooker, Prutsman, Geesaman, Hynes, Keeney
SHOT: Dunning
LONG JUMP: Geesaman
DISCUS: English, Dunning
POLE VAULT: Thompson, Mosolf

SCHOOL RECORD

KATHLEEN THOMPSON...broke the record--shared by she and Jesse Mosolf--at our Division I Meet on Monday

• POLE VAULT 8'6"

MOVING ON

The following athletes have qualified for our COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP MEET:

1600m relay: Pallman, White, Stillman, Vance
3000m: Keeny, Hynes
100HH: Geesaman
400m: White
1500m: Crooker
100m: Flint, Vargeson, Markell
400IH: Davis
800m: Crooker, Prutsman, Thompson
200m: Flint
3200m relay: Thompson, Crooker, Prutsman, Geesaman, Hynes, Keeney
SHOT: Dunning
LONG JUMP: Geesaman
DISCUS: English, Dunning
POLE VAULT: Thompson, Mosolf

NOTE: I can make scratches--without penalty--up until tomorrow night. We must know by practice today who is going to move on--and in what events.

UNIFORMS

Please get your uniforms in to me if your season is over. Thank you for a great year. Please get your uniforms into me if you quit the team. YOU will be placed on the ineligible list this Thursday if I have not received your uniform by then. Please do not just set them down in my room. I need a little note with your name the date and the time that you handed the uniform in.

TEAM PICTURES

The team pictures are in. Stop by my room and pick them up.

• We had eight people quit the team after they had their picture taken with us. thanks to those of you who quit before the TEAM picture.

THIS WEEK IN TRACK

MONDAY:

• Division I Meet at Campbell-Savona

TUESDAY:

• Practice at the Cinder Pile

WEDNESDAY:

• Practice at the Cinder Pile

THURSDAY:

• FIELD DAY--behave and be smart. Practice at the Cinder Pile

FRIDAY:

• SCL CHAMPIONSHIPS @ Campbell-Savona.
• No school on this day. Plan accordingly. We will leave from our usual spot at 3:15pm. It will be a late night!!

18 MAY 2008

TOMORROW:

• SCL DIVISION I MEET AT CAMPBELL-SAVONA

TIME: The meet begins at 4:30pm.

BUS: We leave immediately after school.

• WEATHER ALERT: High of 51 degrees, will feel colder. We are talking about a 'feels like' temperature in the mid 40s--especially as we head into the evening hours. Possible showers(30%) earlier in the meet. Plan on high winds (17mph). I am bringing gloves and a winter hat. I am also wearing seven pair of underwear. Better warm than sorry.

17 MAY 2008

VICTOR TWILIGHT INVITATIONAL:

• SCHOOL RECORD...

Carey Crooker smashes her own school record by five seconds. Carey finished in fifth place overall with a time of 2:24.3.

16 MAY 2008

PRACTICE: Practice is cancelled today!

The first person that walks up to me and says 'Hey Scummy Timmy, comb your hair.' wins an ice cream at lunch today.

BUS TIMES

VICTOR: The van will leave immediately after school.

WELLSVILLE: On saturday, the bus will leave at 7:15am SHARP.

National Honor Society

Here is a list of our team members who have been members of the National Honor Society for the past year:

SENIORS:
Rachel Dunning
Mary Hunt
Kayla Keeney
Kathleen Thompson

CONGRATULATIONS: Here is a list of our team members who will be inducted to the ACS chapter of the National Honor Society--tonight at 8pm:

Carey Crooker
Jesse Mosolf
Jenna Phelan
Kassandra Prutsman

WEATHER UPDATES

Here are the current weather forecasts for our upcoming meets. Please plan ahead and dress accordingly.

VICTOR TWILIGHT (Friday):

• High 62 degress, mostly cloudy, 6mph wind
• Temperature at race time will be in the 50s

WELLSVILLE SPRING DAY (Saturday):

• High 59 degrees, 60% chance of rain, 16mph wind

DIVISION I MEET (Monday):

• High of 66 degrees, partly cloudy, 13mph wind
• The temperqature for the second half of the meet will be colder, possibly in the 50s

FREE PHYSICALS

PHYSICALS: The school will be offering free physicals TOMORROW May 15th from 8am-9:45am. If you need a physical for fall sports please head to the Nurse's office tomorrow morning.

HAND IN YOUR UNIFORM

QUITTERS: If I have not seen you at practice this week...you have quit the team. Please hand in your uniform. I will put your name on the ineligible list next Thursday if I have not received the uniform by then.

LOOKING AHEAD

TODAY: Mr. Palko will be taking the 400m relay team and E.G. to Campbell-Savona for practice. The rest of us will meet at the Cinder Pile.

FRIDAY: Carey Crooker goes to the victor Twilight Invitaional to try and qualify for the Meet of Champions. Practice at the Cinder Pile with Mr. Palko.

SATURDAY: We will be attending the Wellsville Invitaional. the bus leaves at 7:15am SHARP! You will know today at practice if you are going.

MONDAY: SCL Division I qualifier meet. The meet is at Campbell-Savona 4:30pm. The bus leaves IMMEDIATELY after school. I can enter FOUR individuals in each event. This is a great opportunity for you to earn your varsity letter. If you compete in this meet, and have been coming to practice, you will earn your varsity letter! It comes down to this; anyone that wants a letter...here it is--come and get it.

NEXT FRIDAY: County Championship Meet at Campbell-Savona 5:00pm. The bus leaves at 3:15pm. The top six finishers from Monday's meet qualify for this meet.

• Reminder: There is no school NEXT Friday (Memorial Day weekend).

13 MAY 2008

PRACTICE: We will practice at the cinder pile. Be on time and ready to work hard.

THIS WEEK IN TRACK: We have no meets during the week. We will attend the Wellsville Spring Day meet on Saturday. I can enter two girls in each event. Entries are due on Wednesday--I will let you know who is dong what by then.

PENTATHLON

Yo-pentathletes...here is a site you will find all of the PENTATHLON TABLES, and metric conversioon charts:

http://webapps.monroe.edu/~mcq/svtrk/sv-2008/meet-info/PENT-TABLES-2008.html

12 MAY 2008

TUT TUT: Looks like rain. Luckily we have the gym tomorrow.

INVESTIGATION: I will be doing some investigation in to who is actually still on the team. How about this for a 'litmus' test; if you miss practice this week, you are not on the team. COOL! Thanks! Call me.

THIS WEEK: There are no scheduled meets this week. We do have a meet on Saturday--the Wellsville Invitational. the 400m relay team and Emily G. may be heading to C-S for a practice or two this week. I will keep you posted.

PROM: I think the junior class did an outstanding job with prom this year. the Prom Committee and the eleventh grade advisers are to be commended. I hope Jesse fund the smoke machine.

10 MAY 2008

HORNELL INVITATIONAL: A decent day as far as performances go. I think we were a little bit tired today. It has been a long week. thanks to all who went to the meet.

PROM: I will be stopping by tonight. Have a nice time. I hope all goes well.

SCHOOL RECORD: 800m Carey Crooker 2:29.9...breaks her own record, again. first time in the 2:20s in the open 800m.

9 MAY 2008

HORNELL INVITATIONAL: Bus leaves RIGHT after school. We need to huslte on over. Stop by and get a 'program' from me. It contains the order of events, heat and lane assignments, etc. The weather looks to be dry BUT chilly. Dress warm!

AVOCA: We did a fantastic job at Avoca last night. Things really seem to be clicking. I apologize for losing my cool on the bus...it happens sometimes.

8 MAY 2008

PRACTICE: Practice will be with Mr. Palko today at the cinder pile. You are expectecd to be there if you are not going to the meet. endo of story.

AVOCA: We will be leaving affter school for Avoca. The weather forecast is calling for the rain to let up--with a high of 65 degrees. We will be stopping to eat on the way home.

7 MAY 2008

LAST NIGHT: An excellent meet! Our times are starting to drop, and our performances in the field events are improving. If we had been this good earlier in the year, we would only have one loss right now. Great job by all.

SCHOOL RECORDS 2008:

LONG JUMP: EMILY GEESAMAN broke the school record in the long jump. The previous record was set in 1986 by Nancy Keller (15'2.5").

800M: CAREY CROOKER broke her own school record in the 800m...by a tenth of a second. Carey ran a 2:30.2 at the Le Roy Invitational on Friday evening.

THIS WEEK IN TRACK

TUESDAY: Campbell-Savona 4:30pm

• There will be one bus tomorrow, and possibly a van. Due to the fact that only eight boys will be traveling to the meet--we may be able to invite ALL female athletes. Everyone should bring their uniform to school tomorrow. The forecast tomorrow calls for a high of 71 degrees with late developing 'possible' t-storms. Ask Mindy English about her sore knee and the last rain delay at Campbell.

WEDNESDAY: Practice 3pm

• Event work at the track. the forecast calls for an awfully nice day--75 degrees--with rain in the evening (6pm).

THURSDAY: Avoca 4:30pm

• This meet is not a league meet. I called John Welc from Avoca and asked if we could bring a handful of athletes over for this meet with Campbell-Savona. The sole purpose of this meet is to try and qualify athletes for Sectionals. I will only be taking athletes who are close to making the sectional cut-off times and distances in their events. Here AGAIN is the link to our CLASS C standards. It is a big deal to qualify for the Section V Championship Meet.

http://webapps.monroe.edu/~mcq/svtrk/sv-2008/SV-standards.htm

FRIDAY: Hornell Invitational 5pm

• I can enter 2 people per event at this invitational. It is usually QUITE competitive. There are cut off times/distances for several events (SHOT/DISC/3000m). The meet director will accept the top 24 'seeds' in these events.

Thank you athletes and parents for all you do!

4 MAY 2008

MEET: We have a meet TOMORROW, Tuesday May 6th at Campbell-Savona! We may only have one bus, if that is the case everyone will not be going. Sorry for the late notice--so it goes.

Le ROY INVITATIONAL RESULTS: Go to 'girls finish line' for individual results.

http://webapps.monroe.edu/~mcq/svtrk/sv-2008/meet-info/results/Leroy-gres.htm

5 MAY 2008

PICTURES MONDAY 3PM
@ THE CINDER PILE.
Be in your uniform please (pass it on).

3 MAY 2008

RACE FEST: The 5k and 10k begin at 10am. I hope to see you down there--running or cheering. I will be jogging with daughter Brenna, and son John. the weather looks like it will be in the low 60s a race time. Mrs. Richardson will be participating in the 10k.

Le ROY INVITATIONAL: there were some fine performances turned in last night in Le Roy NY. I will find a link for official results soon.

2 MAY 2008

LE ROY INVITATIONAL: See all of you at around 8pm. Good luck, run fast, throw far, jump far, jump and vault high.

PRACTICE: Anyone not going to the meet--we need to decide if you want to play indoor soccer after school. Let me know ASAP.

Le Roy Invitational information sheet:
http://webapps.monroe.edu/~mcq/svtrk/sv-2008/meet-info/LeRoy-info.pdf

1 MAY 2008

MAY DAY, MAY DAY!

PRACTICE: We will be meeting at the cinder pile again today.

Le ROY INVITATIONAL: Remember, we leave at 2pm. Get to the bus ASAP! Be in uniform when you board the bus. If you own black underarmour type stuff--BRING IT. The weather looks to be in the mid 60s, a little wind, and possible showers. Bring rain gear. Bring a lawn chair. Bring snacks.

SAT VAN: the van will be returning for SAT takers only. do not even ask to ride back early. there is no fair way to pick who goes in the van, ergo--SATers only.

30 APRIL 2008

PRACTICE: We will meet at the track today.

LEROY INVITATIONAL: Bus leaves at 2pm...principal approved. We will find out who is going to the meet today at practice.

PICTURES: Monday 3pm @ track.

TEAM PICTURES

TEAM PICTURES: Monday 5, 2008

• MEET AT THE TRACK 3pm
• BE IN UNIFORM...do not ask me for one the day of pictures, I'm all out.
• Quit the team BEFORE pictures, not after.

29 APRIL 2008

PRACTICE: Today's practice is only for our five girls in the 3200m relay, the five girls in the 400m relay and Allison Hynes. If anyone else wants to show up, be my guest. Plan on working hard.

28 APRIL 2008

PRACTICE: We have the gym today. Plan on being indoors unless it warms up--and dries up. We will do some jogging, drills, and then head for some event specific drills.

TOMORROW: I will be here for a voluntary (for most) practice tomorow at 3:15pm. The practice will be mandatory for our 400m and 3200m relayteams.

CANISTEO: I had origianlly planned on going to the Canisteo-Greenwood vs. Arkport dual meet with a few individuals. We do not have a dual meet this week, soI received permission to bring a van load over tomorrow. BUT the weather does not look good. With a high in the 50s, possible rain and high winds, we are better off practicing at school.

LEROY INVITATIONAL: We leave at 2pm on Friday. This is a principal approved absence. If you are a 'top 3' person in your event, you will be going. I will have a list of who is doing what by Wednesday at practice.

HOODIES

Our hoodies are in. Stop in and see me.

FABIAN INVITATIONAL

We brought eight girls up to the Fabian Invitational in Dansville on Saturday. The represented quite well:

• 3200m relay: 2nd (Kassandra, Kathleen, Emily, Carey)
• 400m relay: 4th (Brittany, Alli, Jenna, Emily)
• Kathleen Thompson(pole vault): 6th
• Carey Crooker(800m): 6th
• Jesse Mosolf (pole vault): 6'6"
  

DANSVILLE INVITATIONAL

BUS LEAVES: 7:15AM

WEATHER: Chance of scattered thunder storms the entire time we are at the meet.

25 APRIL 2008

LAST NIGHT: A great effort by all. We once again lost a meet that we should have one--this time due to injuries and an 'incident'. there were an awful lot of GOOD things happening at the meet. Some great pefromances were tuned in.

SPRINTERS: I noticed our sprinters were 'on task' the entire evening, and it showed in your performance. The 400m relay ran its fastest time of the year--with its fastest person missing. That was impressive.Allison Vargeson broke '30' in the 200.

DISTANCE: A couple of great runs in the 3000m by Kayla Keeney and Allison Hynes. Both ladies qualified for Sectionals. the 3200m relay was outstanding.

PRACTICE: We will meet at the track today. Sprinters will work with Mr. Thompson on blocks at 3pm today. Meet by the 3-dooor entrance. We will then head over to the track to work on handoffs.

24 APRIL 2008

MEET: Our meet today is at Canisteo-Greenwood. Alfred-Almond will also be there. the meet will begin at 4:30pm.

REMINDER: The two thing I will be looking for are; a proper warm up, and staying in the shade when not participating.

HYDRATION: Please remeber to properly hydrate (that means drink water) ourselves during the school day.

23 APRIL 2008

HAMMONDSPORT: We lost the meet last night, but certainly not for lack of effort. We had some key absenses, illnesses, and injuries. With a full and 'healthy' squad we win easy. So it goes. the final score was 80.5-50.5

SPRINTERS: NOBODY showed up to the start of the 200m sprint. That was VERY embarassing for me as a coach. Please do not use the excuse that you do not know the order of events--that has nothing to do with it. We were caught lounging around, screwing around, and not paying attention to the meet. It is impossible to run your best without a proper warm up.

HEAT: Another bonehead move on our part was laying around in the sun the entire meet. In the future, we will find shade. Find shade, or leave the team. this was another reason for some of us not improving our times from before spring break.

22 APRIL 2008

MEET TODAY: We travel to Hammondsport today aboard two busses--boys bus and a girls bus. The meet begins at 4:30pm. The girls bus will be stopping to eat after the meet. Those of you wishing not to stop may ride the boys bus home--up to a limit of ten girls.

REMINDER: Please quit the team BEFORE the team picture. I don't know when the picture is, but i will let you know as soon as I know. Also, if you cannot make it to track at least four days a week, it is time to leave the team. No hard feelings...it's just time to go.

20 APRIL 2008

BATAVIA: A very strong showing by our young squad. Emily Geesaman finished very well in the pentathlon. We are still waiting for official results to be posted on line by the meet director. Emily survived the heat and some tough competition during her five events. Autumn White and Allison Hynes did exceptionally well in the 'developmental' steeplechase. The girls would like to thank Carey Crooker for attending the meet and cheering them on--even though she wasn't participating.

THIS WEEK IN TRACK: We have a busy week ahead of us:

• TUESDAY at HAMMONDSPORT 4:30pm
  
• THURSDAY at CANISTEO-GREENWOOD w/A-A 4:30pm
  
• SATURDAY at FABIAN INVITATIONAL (Dansville NY)...I will be taking 8 individuals to this meet. Campbell-Savona cancelled their relay meet this year, so I had to scramble to find us something. The Dansville coach was nice enough to let us bring 8. The bus will leave at 7:15am.
  

QUIT THE TEAM: Please, pretty please...with sugar on top. Quit the team BEFORE the team picture. I grow oh so very weary of people who quit, uh, like--uh, the day after the team picture. Please quit BEFORE the team picture. Thanks.

18 APRIL 2008

BATAVIA MEET: We will leave at 7:15am. Bring some cornbread ($), as we will be stopping to eat on the way home. I have no idea what time we will be returning. We have one girl doing the pentathlon, which is five events, which will make our stay a bit longer.

DISAPPEARING ACT: Some team members pulled a disappearing act this break. I haven't heard from you and you haven't been at practice. It's like your magic...you disappeared. I have paid for a meet--it is on the schedule, and you have backed out on me. Not happy.

17 APRIL 2008

PRACTICE: Back at the track tomorrow. We will be working on our events.

PENTATHLON: Let me know if you are interested in going to Batavia for a pentathlon or steeplechase on Saturday.

Sarah--Mary...are you there, uh, hello--anyone? Bueler?

16 APRIL 2008

PRACTICE: We will be at the track again tomorrow. Weather tomorrow will be even nicer. Although it will still be a tad chilly in the morning. Where have the seniors on our team gone? Kayla Keeney is the only one showing up to practice. Where is Sarah Sullivan? Where is Mary hunt. We have a pentathlon meet coming up on Saturday, and I have not heard a peep from either of them.

THANK YOU: A big thank you to all of you showing up to practice this week. Also, thanks to your parents for getting you to practice.

SATURDAY: Saturday's meet is just for fun. The events we have to choose from include; The steeplechase, the pentathlon, and the race walk. Here is a link to the informational form concerning the meet: http://webapps.monroe.edu/~mcq/svtrk/sv-2008/meet-info/Batavia_Pent-Steeple-RW_Invite.pdf

15 APRIL 2008

TAXES: I got 'em done.

PRACTICE: We will meet at the track on TUESDAY. The weather will be in the low 40s with less wind than Monday. Please dress in layers, you can always remove clothing as you warm up. Thank you for your help picking up after the 'worthless dirt ball vandals'. I'm sorry, did I say that out loud...I thought I just thunk it.

14 APRIL 2008

MONDAY PRACTICE: We will meet at the school Monday morning. Practice will begin at 9:30am and run until 11am (or sooner if we finish what we need to do). The temperature will be in the mid 30s at 9am. If you are distance and want to run outside...dress appropriately. If you bring a suit--I can throw you in the water for a while at the end of practice.

CONTACT: Remember, I can always be reached through e-mail (tlyons@addisoncsd.org), home phone (359-3824), and via a comment on this site. No excuses.

Smell you later.

11 APRIL 2008

PRACTICE: We have the gym today. Depending on the weather--we may be in the gym or at the track--or both.

ARKPORT: From what limited information I have, it sounds like some tremendous performances were notched.

TRIVIA: The first female cross country runner to qualify for States was Jennifer Balch. She quaified in 1992 as a freshman. The State Meet was held on Long Island that year (Sunken Meadow State Park).

VICTOR: The victor Spring Break Meet (pentathlon) has been cancelled.

10 APRIL 2008

ARKPORT: Good luck to the girls going to Arkport. Please remember to write down your performances in Mr. Palko's notebook.

PRACTICE: I will be at practice at 3pm. We will meet in the hallway and then head to the track. We may be going on a bear hunt.

SPRING BREAK PRACTICE: Those of you who can make it, we will practice at 9:30am-11am Monday-Thursday. We will meet at the track. If the weather is COLD, we will meet at the school. Look to this website for updates. If you need a day or two off, take a day or two off.

BOYCOTT: We seem to have a few people on the team who refuse to look at the web site that I take the time to update daily. For the life of me, I cannot fathom a reason why a student-athlete would refuse to look at the site. This boycott seems to have started with the senior class. Wait, I have an idea--leave the team, hand in your uniform. Some of you may honestly not have the internet at home, I understand--but 99% of us do. We can also check the site at school. ALL IMPORTANT INFOMRATION WILL BE POSTED ON THIS SITE. This is the only way I can effectively get in touch with everyone at once. So, check the site or leave the team. I need everyone on the bus--get on or get off, time to make up your mind.

9 APRIL 2008

TODAY: I was up ALL night with Sarah, literally. Mrs. Lyons has joined the sick list. I will be home again today.

PRACTICE: I will try to make it to practice. Listen to the PM announcement to see if practice is canceled. Again, I will try to make it to practice.

JT: Great meet last night. remember, that was our first time on a track. That was our first time trying the 'real' events. We are ahead of schedule compared to previous years.

Check back in for more news later--we may have a bus issue for tomorrow's meet. As of now there is one bus and one small van going. That will not get 57 passengers to Arkport. Stay tuned for all of the latest news.

8 APRIL 2008

ABSENT: I was up a good chunk of the night with Sarah. She has caught the bug that John had. John and Brenna were both sent home from school yesterday. SO--I need to stay home with the kids today and clean up all kinds of messes. Oh, and Mrs. Lyons also has an appointment today. Lets hope Anna stays virus free.

MEET: The meet is still on. I will be at school around 2:30pm. I will check this site frequently today. If you need to conatct me, leave a comment. I can also be reached at home 359-3824--DO NOT USE YOUR CELL PHONES TO CALL ME.

BUS TRIPS: We have two busses for tomorrow. The girls will ride the girls bus and the boys will ride the boys bus. This is a directive from above and is non-negotiable. If there is overcrowding on the girls bus, Mr. Palko and I will decide who will ride with the boys.

7 APRIL 2008

UNIFORMS: We will be handing out uniforms today during practice. Anyone want to help organize them during PM homebase? Let me know.

PLAY: The Drama club put on an excellent show this weekend. I saw the Saturday night performance--excellent.

MEET: We run at JT tomorrow. We will sign up for events at practice today. Due to limited bus space, those of you who do not have enough practices will not be going to the meet. Tomorrow is suppossed to be in the 60s, sounds warm , doesn't it? BUT when the sun goes down--it GETS COLD. Be prepared with a sweatshirt and sweat pants. Please don't be one of our famous 'shivering idiots'. I am bringing a winter hat and gloves.

MIDDLE SCHOOL: I do not know if JT has any middle school athletes. You will probably run your events before the varstiy meet begins.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY: John Lyons Emily Jones

4 APRIL 2008

HELLO AMERICANS: A great run up Mount Pinnacle yesterday. Some of you really surprised me! We have the gym today. Lets plan on a brief, but hard workout, followed by specific event work. Distance will be running for thirty minutes with ten striders.

NO PRACTICE TOMORROW: Take some time to relax before we start our meet schedule. If an athlete would like to work on an event, I will show up at practice to help--just let me know.

3 APRIL 2008

HOODIES: The hoodie order is in. They should arrive within 2-3 weeks.

WEATHER: The weather today should be fairly nice. A high in the 50s, and windy.

WORKOUT: I would like to get as many athletes as we can up to the Pinnacle...plan on heading outside. Distance will be doing a 'repeat' workout at the graveyard.

BIRTHDAY: Happy birthday to Bones Lyons.

ICE CREAM: Sarah Sullivan wins an ice cream for being the first person to correctly answer the 'Question of the Day'. The correct answer to the question 'How do you get to Jasper?'

'Jasper? Yer alredy here."

2 APRIL 2008

No entry in yesterday's blog...it was April Fool's Day, and what ever I wrote, you wouldn't believe.

HOODIES: The hoodie order goes in today after school.

FIRST MEET: Our first meet in next Tuesday at Jasper-Troupsburg. The track is located behind the high school in Jasper. The meet begins at 4:30pm.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: How do you get to Jasper? First one to answer correctly wins an ice cream.

FUND RAISER: Anyone interested in buying a Joe Eisele swimming pin, let me know.

31 MARCH 2008

Rain rain won't go away, looks like we are inside today. After a 'medium' workout, we will be hosting stations in the gym--teaching different field events.

ALSO: We need to count all of the parking spaces here at school. Any volunteers?

30 MARCH 2008

HOODIE MONEY IS DUE TOMORROW...MARCH 31ST! Please contact me if there is a problem. I would be willing to work with you, BUT I cannot cover the cost of several hoodies.

29 MARCH 2008

REMINDER: There is NO practice today! Feel free to exercise. I am going to go for a mega-hike somewhere.

28 MARCH 2008

There is a two-hour delay this morning for all of our schools. We will run a shortened schedule that includes ALL classes.

PRACTICE: We have the gym today, I'd like to work on starts, hurdle drills, long jump, and triple jump. We will also send Kathleen and Hasslehoff over for a few pole vaults poles.

SATURDAY: There is NO PRACTICE tomorrow March 29th.

27 MARCH 2008

HOODIES: So far I have received TWO payments for the hoodies. I really need your cooperation with this.

CAPTAINS: Carey Crooker and Kassandra Pruttsman have been named co-captains of this year's track team. We may be adding one more.

WEB SITE: Here is an excellent web site. Any question you have about running, racing, training, injuries, and more...can be answered here.

http://www.runningtimes.com/

26 MARCH 2008

HOODIES: Let's get the hoodie money in by Friday. I would like to send the order out Friday afternoon. The cost is $30, and you can make checks payable to Timothy P. Lyons.

UNIFOMRS: We need to hand out unifomrs SOON. Possibly this week.

SCHEDULES: Revised, and accurate, schedules will be passed out today at practice.

25 MARCH 2008

TUESDAY: We will be praticing from 3:00pm-4:30pm today. Please enter through the FRONT pool doors. There is a 70 percent chance of rain this afternoon with a high of 45 degrees.

POLE VAULT CAMP: Check out this link if you are interested in attending a pole vault clinic at SUNY Brockport. You can register on-line. You will have to provide your own transportation. http://www.westernnyroadrunners.org/polevaultclinic.html

SATs: Juniors should be signed up for SATs in May. Please let me know if you need help with this process. I can help--so can our Guidance Department. I have included a link for the official SAT web site. You can register on-line with this site. There are also practice questions. http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/sat/reg.html

EASTER

I still cannot find my Easter basket. I have been looking for the past three hours. Sometimes I get so angry at the Easter Bunny. I am going to change my vote in our poll from the Easter Bunny to the Tooth Fairy...I'm sick of it.

MONDAY: Monday's practice is optional. It will be 25 degrees at the start of practice. I cannot have you show up unless you are dressed for the weather. This would include a hat and gloves. One more suggestion...dress in layers.

P.S. I just found my basket. HAPPY EASTER EVERYONE!

20 MARCH 2008

I have a 'SLICE' team meeting tomorrow afternoon. I will be out of the building from 11:30am-2:50pm. If you need to speak to me, catch me in the morning--or wait until practice.

HOODIES: I have started the 'hoody' process. I can only order a hoody for those of you that pay ahead of time. I am out several hundred dollars from years past--people ordering and then not paying me.

We will be ordering a grey (oxford) PREMIUM CHAMPION hoodie. The base price will be $30. If an athlete would like their name printed on the back, or embroidered, it would be an extra $3. The sizes are S,M,L,XL. These are adult sizes.

I will begin to collect money on Monday. It would be nice if we could get the order in by next Friday. Turnaround time is two weeks on this order.

If you will be paying by check: Timothy P. Lyons

Parents are more than welcome to order extra hoodies for the family. Please contact me with any questions or comments.

19 MARCH 2008

Please remember to get the MEMO to your parents/guardians. They may sign the form, call me, or e-mail me at tlyons@addisoncsd.org.

PRACTICE UPDATE: There is no practice this Friday (good Friday). there is an optional practice on Monday. We will meet at Acorn at 9am for a distance run. Bring some cornbread...I will treat up to a certain amount. Please dress for the weather! Currently they are calling for a high of 38 degrees--but it will be MUCH cooler at 9am.

SCHEDULE CHANGE: The Campbell Relays has been canceled. The meet was to be held on Saturday, April 26th. I will try to get us into the Fabian Invitational in Dansville NY.

P.S. 'cornbread' = money

P.P.S. "Step into my office"

18 MARCH 2008

Tomorrow Addison's USA club will be sponsoring a blood drive at the high school. This is a wonderful cause, and I wholeheartedly support blood donation. BUT--not at the expense of your season. I ask that members of the girls track team wait until the end of your season to give blood. Maybe we could even arrange school transportaion for you to a donor site. Again it is an important cause, just wait until the end of your season.

SCHEDULE ADDITION: Please add the following meet to your schedules:

THURSDAY MAY 8TH at AVOCA WITH CAMPBELL-SAVONA

...this meet will ONLY be for individuals who are close to qualifying for Sectionals. Sectional qualifying standards are posted on our bulletin board. The standards can salso be found at the folling link:

http://webapps.monroe.edu/~mcq/svtrk/sv-2007/SV-standards.htm (we are class CC)

ST. PATRICKS DAY

Nice run up to the Pinnacle today. I was VERY impressed. It is a good test for us in the early going. Those of you who stayed in the gym should also be pleased with the progress you have made this year.

WET SNEAKERS: Fill them 'tightly' with newspapers. Before you go to bed, empty them and fill them back up. Repeat this process in the morning, if necessary.

Tomorrow we meet in the 'hallway'. Plan on RAIN.

16 MARCH 2008

Happy St. Patrick's Day everyone! Monday's practice will find us back in the gym.

Tomorrow looks like an awfully nice day to run outside. Perhaps we shall run to the cabin. I think Mrs. Dickson would enjoy the jaunt.

I ran fourteen miles total this weekend. BUT...I'm fat and old. I'm sure you youngsters were much more active.

IDES OF MARCH

Here are two web sites that you may find useful. The first is our official Section V Track and field site. The second is a site that covers the entire State. Take a peak at both sites, please.

http://webapps.monroe.edu/~mcq/svtrk/

http://tullyrunners.com

I went for a seven mile HILLY jog yesterday. How about you?

14 MARCH 2008 (update)

All after school activities have been cancelled. There is no track practice today. Sorry.

We will see you all on Monday in the gym.

It is important that you workout this weekend. Three days off in a row is a no-no during preseason training.

14 MARCH 2008

Rain rain go away. We have the gym today. We will also be utilizing the pool for those of you who want to get wet. Those of you who want to get wet, but do not want to swim--will be running outside...in the rain.

Remember there is no practice tomorrow, but that does not mean one cannot go for a jog, a hike, or a walk.

13 MARCH 2008

The girls track team will be swimming tomorrow. Please bring your bathing suits. The swim is optional.

No practice this Saturday March 15th.

We need to get together and come up with a hoodie design. A wise man one said: "The sooner we order them the sooner we will get them".

I will have a schedule for you Monday, March 17th. I will give each of you a hard copy, post one on our bulletin board, and include one here on our web site.

12 MARCH 2008

HALF DAY for students.

• Practice will be held at 3pm. Please enter the school via the 'pool doors'.