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Newport-Mesa Spirit Run – New Elite Mile

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NM Spirit Run

Attention USATF So Cal Club Leaders!

The next USATF So Cal Grand Prix event is Newport-Mesa Spirit Run on Sunday, March 20th at Fashion Island. Spirit Run offers adult and youth races, including for adults the 5k, 10k, and the NEW Elite or Open Mile, and for children the Youth 5k and 5 separate mile races for ages 4-11. All three distances (mile, 5k, and 10k) are eligible for Grand Prix point scoring.

Spirit Run offers you the opportunity to compete in two races including the 15k (Adult 5k plus 10k, times combined and ranked), the Adult Combo (Adult 5k or 10k plus mile), and the Youth Combo (Youth 5k plus mile). Combo and 15k competitors are eligible to win medals and prizes in both races, and 15k competitors and are eligible to win a third prize for the 15k. If GP competitors run more than one race, only one race will be scored for them and their club.

Spirit Run re-certified its courses this year and they are faster than ever. All courses end on a decline. Also, the out and back on Anacapa before the finish line in last year’s course has been eliminated. I drove the NEW Elite Mile course and it will be very fast! Age-graded GP scores should do very well in that race.

There are special discounts offered to USATF members. More Info (PDF)

2016 USATF Indoors – So Cal Entries

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Congratulations to USATF So Cal elite athletes who have entered to compete in the USATF Indoor Track & Field Championships on March 11-12 at Portland, OR: http://www.usatf.org/Events—Calendar/2016/USATF-Indoor-Track—Field-Championships.aspx

USATF So Cal Elite Athletes

Boris Berian R Cucamonga M 23 Big Bear TC/New Balance 800m 01:46.0 qualified
Zibby Boyer Pasadena F 23 High Jump 1.88m qualified
Adam Bragg Lake Forest M 22 Pole Vault 5.65m qualified
Jessica Davis Gardena F 23 Evo Track Club 60m 7.3 qualified
Tiana Davis Torrance F 26 60m Hurdles 8.15 qualified
Colin Dunbar Long Beach M 27 35# Weight Throw 22.93m qualified
Amanda Gricus Corona del Mar F 26 Cal Coast Track Club 20# Weight Throw 19.36 not qualified
Monica Hargrove Los Angeles F 33 400m 54.66 not qualified
Benjamin Kirkwood Jr Santa Barbara M 24 Santa Barbara Track Club High Jump 2.15m qualified
Raquel Lambdin Camarillo F 22 800m 02:05.2 qualified
Lekeisha Lawson West Covina F 28 adidas 60m 7.29 qualified
Brenda Martinez R Cucamonga F 28 New Balance 1500m 04:04.6 qualified
Patrick Peterson R Cucamonga M 23 Big Bear TC/New Balance 800m 01:48.9 qualified
Darius Purcell Van Nuys M 25 High Jump 2.12m not qualified
Brianna Rollins Canoga Park F 24 Nike 60m Hurdles 7.87 qualified
Elizabeth Staker R Cucamonga F 23 Big Bear TC/New Balance 800m 02:06.4 qualified
Nicholas Thornton Los Angeles M 34 800m 01:51.5 not qualified
Blessing Ufodiama Manhattan Beach F 34 Triple Jump 13.23m qualified
Jenny Wartinbee Temecula F 29 Pole Vault 4.30m qualified

All California Entries https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Ure1WrT52IdcNPOXzZkP3khKhc05mao8ryDX_uFjUh4/edit?usp=sharing

Running Event Network Opportunity

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Tuesday, January 26, 2016
7:00pm – 10:00pm

USATF Southern California Association presents a Running, Track & Field Networking Event to highlight the USATF Sanctioned Event Program and inspire communication between stakeholders in the event planning and organizing process.

The invitees of this informal gathering include representatives from USATF, national governance board for the sport of running and track & field in the United States, Esix Global Insurance Representatives, Government Officials, local event organizers, community groups and other running event organizing stake holders.

The USATF sanctioned event benefits offer local groups an opportunity to host affordable competitive running events as fund raisers. The proceeds from the sanction fees are used to sustain local and national programs in the sport of Running and Track & Field.

A “win-win” for both USATF and local organizations seeking to promote the sport and fund raise.
Come have a bite and learn more!

Location

Slater’s 50/50 – Burgers by Design
8082 Adams Ave, Huntington Beach 92646
714-594-5730

RSVP

Email: [email protected]

Contact

Kendrick Mooney, Project Coordinator
Sonya Andrew, Operations Manager
562-325-1848
Print Flyer (PDF)

Para-Athletics Development Clinic

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Sunday, January 31st, 2016
9:00am – 3:00pm
Irvine Stadium
4321 Walnut Ave, Irvine 92604

2016 Para-Athletics Development Clinic Info & Registration (PDF)

  • Track & Field clinic for persons with permanent physical disabilities.
  • Complete registration form and email to: [email protected] (562) 325-0354
  • Ages 10 and up | Cost: FREE
  • Lunch will be provided, Olympian and Paralympian guest speakers.
  • Staff includes current and former coaches of the US Paralympic team, Army & Air Force National Warrior Games.

USATF Run Jump Throw at Charnock Road

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USATF Southern California kicked off the first LAUSD Run Jump Throw event at Charnock Road Elementary School on Friday, November 20th. The outreach program was successfully launched in Orange County earlier this year. Expanding to LAUSD had been on the horizons for USATF So Cal, and local elite athletes 400m sprinter Bryshon Nellum and 400m hurdler Reggie Wyatt inspired over 125 students of Charnock Road.
Read full story (PDF).

City Slickers Can’t Stay With Me: The Coach Bob Larsen Story

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Join us for Q&A session with Coach Larsen on Tue, 11/3 and Wed, 11/4 following the 7pm screenings at the Laemmle Music Hall Theater in Beverly Hills.

Through photos, interviews, and recent footage from the 2012 London Olympics, City Slickers Can’t Stay With Me is a documentary that provides insights into what has made Coach Bob Larsen such an influential figure in his field and led so many athletes to attribute success in life to lessons learned during their time with Coach Larsen. The documentary explores the trajectory of Larsen’s achievements and innovative coaching techniques in an effort to get the best out of his runners.

Sponsorship Ad Opportunities

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Support the programs of Southern California Association with a sponsorship.

Gold Sponsorship
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1 month: $ 250.00
2 months: $ 475.00
3 months: $ 700.00
6 months: $ 1,000.00

Silver Sponsorship
250 x 50 Side Ad Space #1 (Top Square)
1 month: $ 150.00
2 months: $ 275.00
3 months: $ 400.00
6 months: $ 875.00

Bronze Sponsorship
250 x 50 Side Ad Space #2 (Lower Square)
1 month: $ 100.00
2 months: $ 175.00
3 months: $ 275.00
6 months: $ 575.00

So Cal Annual Meeting Election Results

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Effective October 4, 2015, the USATF Southern California Board of Directors are:

President: Thom Confer
Vice President: Chris Richardson
Immediate Past President: Dave Snyder
Treasurer: Lance Jenson
Secretary: Darius Page
Officials Chair: David Smith

Master Vice President: Eugene Driver
Master Track & Field: Mark Cleary
Master LDR: Dale Campbell
Master XC: Andrew Hecker
Master MUT: TBD (Gary Hillard did not have a current membership)
Master RW: Tucker Brugh

Open Vice President: Eric Barron
Open Track & Field: Eric Barron
Open LDR: Chuck Kaminski
Open XC: Mike Mahurin
Open RW: Tucker Brugh
Open MUT: Yen Darcy

Youth Vice President: Sanoma Evans
Youth TF: Steve Todd
Youth XC: Rod Crowell
Youth RW: Kim Wachowski
Youth Vice Chair: Brian Ford

Coaches Advisory: Bob Larsen
Coaches Education Chair: Eric Dixon

Membership Chair: Bob Hickey

These are the only positions addressed in the USATF Southern California Bylaws.