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AAU Junior-Olympics National X-C Championships - Meet Results PDF Print E-mail
Written by Ron Beasley   
Tuesday, 09 December 2008 00:00
December 9, 2008

Here are the official results for our kids at the AAU Junior-Olympics National X-C Championships, which was held this past Saturday at the Oakville Indian Mounds in Moulton, Alabama.

1. Danielle Kanclerz placed 12 out of 48 in the Intermediate Girls (born 1992-93) 5K race, with a time of
20:06.90. Danielle's 1-mile split was 6:01.

2. Emma Cummings placed 4 out of 74 in the Primary Girls (born 2000-later) 2K race, with a time of
8:08.60.

3. Nicolas Arrivo placed 13 out of 66 in the Sub-Bantam Boys (born 1999) 3K race, with a time of
11:49.40. Nicolas's 1-mile split was 5:43.

4. Haleigh Cummings placed 6 out of 90 in the Sub-Midget Girls (born 1997) 3K race, with a time of
11:24.50. Haleigh's 1-mile split was 5:27.

5. Hannah Cummings placed 9 in that same Sub-Midget Girls 3K race, with a time of
11:40.90. Hannah's 1-mile split was 5:32.

6. Marina Geider placed 29 out of 76 in the Midget Girls (born 1996) 3K race, with a time of
11:43.30. Marina's 1-mile split was 5:39.

7. Lucas Arrivo was tied for 17 out of 76 in the Sub-Midget Boys (born 1997) 3K race, with a time of
11:24.20. Lucas's 1-mile split was not available.

8. John Govern placed 38 in that same Sub-Midget Boys 3K race, with a time of
12:02.00. John's 1-mile split was not available.

9. Alyssa Cummings placed 37 out of 106 in the Sub-Youth Girls (born 1995) 4K race, with a time of
16:01.30. Alyssa's 1-mile split was 6:13.

10. Harry Barrmorris placed 89 out of 108 in the Sub-Youth Boys (born 1995) 4K race, with a time of
16:55.80. Harry's 1-mile split was 6:35.

11. Andrew Barber placed 77 out of 98 in the Youth Boys (born 1994) 4K race, with a time of
15:31.70. Andrew's 1-mile split was 6:01.


Six of our eleven kids received medals (Danielle, Emma, Nicolas, Haleigh, Hanna and Lucas). Of those six,
two of them received special recognition from the AAU on the awards stand for placing in the top-8 (Emma and her sister Haleigh) in their respective divisions. Congratulations to all eleven of these athletes -- they represented themselves, their families, their coaches and the club very well by their efforts this past weekend.
Last Updated on Wednesday, 29 April 2009 11:22
 
Head Coach PDF Print E-mail
Written by Administrator   
Saturday, 15 November 2008 23:07

Robert (Bob) Bard

Bob was a hurdler and a sprinter who also ran all the relays. Bob has a masters degree from the Human Performance Lab at Ball State, and is certified in advanced cardiac life support. As the Head Coach, Bob specializes in coaching the middle-distance and cross-country youth runners. Bob has been the Head AATC Youth Coach since Fall 2002.
Last Updated on Monday, 02 March 2009 01:55
 
Track Meets PDF Print E-mail
Written by Administrator   
Saturday, 15 November 2008 22:46

Meet Schedule

  • Saturday May 8: Polar Ice Cap Open (Midland, MI) -- this is a good tune-up meet for the newer and less experienced track athletes.
  • Saturday May 15: Gail Blackwell Invitational (Lima, OH)
  • Saturday May 29: Detroit Jets Invitational (Detroit Central High School)
  • Saturday June 12: Midland Invitational (Midlland High School)
  • Saturday June 12: USATF State T&F Championship (optional)
  • Thursday-Friday, June 17-18: AAU District Multi-Event & Pole-Vault District Qualifier (Oxford, MI)
  • Saturday-Sunday, June 19-20: AAU District Qualifier (Southfield High School) ***
  • Saturday June 26: Blazers Invitational (Albion College)
  • Tuesday-Sunday, June 29-July 4: USA Youth Outdoor National T&F Championships (Lisle, IL) ***
  • Saturday-Sunday, July 10-11: AAU National Qualifier (North Farmington High School)
  • Saturday-Sunday, July 10-11: USATF Regional T&F Championships (Richmond, KY) ***
  • Saturday July 17: James Bibbs Invitational (Lansing, MI)
  • Thursday-Saturday, July 29 - August 7: AAU National T&F Championships (Norfolk, VA) ***
     
     NOTES
  • Athletes competing in the AAU District Qualifier (Saturday-Sunday, June 19-20) must receive a fair mark in their events in order to advance to the AAU National Qualifier (Saturday-Sunday, July 10-11). It doesn't matter where an places in his/her event(s) -- it just has to be a "fair" mark (meaning: no disqualifications).
  • Athletes must meet the "USATF Performance Standards" in their age-divisions for their respective events in order to enter the USA Youth Outdoor National T&F Championships. The performance standards are posted at http://www.usatf.org/events/2010/USAYouthOutdoorTFChampionships/entry/qualifyingStandards.asp
  • Athletes competing in the AAU National Qualifier (July 10-11) must place in the top 4 in their respective age-divisions, in order to advance to the AAU National T&F Championships (July 29 - August 7 in VA).
  • Athletes competing at the USATF State Championship (June 12) must place in the top-6 in their respective age-divisions in order to advance to the USATF Regional T&F Championships (July 10-11 in KY).
Last Updated on Thursday, 22 April 2010 14:55
 
Program Overview PDF Print E-mail
Written by Administrator   
Saturday, 15 November 2008 22:45
The club is proud of its youth program which has grown significantly in recent years. We provide an athletic environment -- both competitive and fun -- for Grades 1 to 12.  We instruct activities in track & field and cross-country.  We develop good sportsmanship; knowledge of the rules; and respect for oneself, other athletes, parents, and coaches. 

We encourage parent involvement.  Parents participate on the AATC Youth Committee and volunteer for club events and fundraising.  Direct questions to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 734.330.7931.

AATC Youth Practice Calendar

The AATC youth track 2010 spring/summer season starts Monday April  12:
 
During the spring/summer months we'll train at the University of Michigan outdoor track.Most of the kids during the start of our season will be grade-school and middle-school age.To get started, just need to bring your kids out to the first practice, where an orientation kick-off session to the parents will be given. Our Parents Committee will be passing out materials to the parents of  first-time athletes.
 
There is no cost for the first 2 weeks, since we allow new families a free trial to make sure our program is a good fit for their families. If first-timers  decide to continue then it will cost them $15/athlete or $30/family to join the  club. Other costs, such as entry fees, uniforms, and travel expenses will vary,  depending on whether or not the athletes compete in meets or join the travel  team. More information on the travel team will be made available to the  first-timers who may be interested.

  •  Practices for the first 3 weeks will be from 6:30-8 PM on Mondays, 
    Wednesdays and Thursdays.
  • Starting Monday 5/3, practices will start 1/2 hour later- 7-8:30 PM (same 3 nights- M, W, Th).
  • There's no practice on Memorial Day.

Sometime in early June, we'll move from the UM track to a local high school track (location: TBD). Practices will continue to be from 7-8:30 PM on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Our high-school age athletes will re-join in June  once school is out and they complete their high-school track seasons.
 
Our spring/summer season ends late July / early August. 

AATC Youth Division summer meet schedule

  • Forthcoming
Last Updated on Wednesday, 07 April 2010 14:40
 
Assistant Coaches PDF Print E-mail
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Saturday, 15 November 2008 22:44

 

Joseph (Joe) Codrington

 

Joe was a Youth National athlete in his native Barbados, and was a collegiate track athlete at Eastern Michigan University (EMU), where he was a stand-out in the 800m Run. Joe also runs a business as a professional track coach. Joe has been an Assistant AATC Youth Coach since Fall 2006.

 


Catherine (Cathy) Gardner

 

Cathy was a former record holder in the short sprints at the University of Michigan (UM). Cathy is also on the coaching staff for the UM Youth Track Clinics that are held during the summer months. Cathy has been an Assistant AATC Youth Coach since Spring 2008.
Last Updated on Monday, 02 March 2009 01:55