Track & Field and Cross-Country Bulletin for Feb 16, 2012
March 9-11, 2011, The New Balance Track & Field Center, The Armory, NY
Our New Website:
We launched our fresh, active website over the weekend, making it easier to get around to the information you need such as NBIN meet information, Jim Spier’s weekly top 5 lists and Trackademics with David Mitchell..
Welcome video by Board member and international track and field commentator, Larry Rawson
“Ask Sparky,” with Claudia “Sparky” Chapel, from the NSSF medical team
This month we’re profiling Mary Saxer in our "Where Are they Now" section
Forums where you can let your opinions be heard
Tons of Stats for those of you who dream track and field statistics!
NBN-Indoors News
Remember, the normal entry deadline is February 26th at midnight PST. After that, late fees will be applied to your registration. For quick updates make sure you’re a friend of the New Balance Nationals and National Scholastic FaceBook Pages.

Bus Alert:
Don’t fall asleep behind the wheel! There are chartered buses you may still be able to hop on.
From the Rochester, NY area: Special for Sections 3, 4 & 5 athletes and coaches! This bus will also travel between the Doubletree and the track once each day during the meet and will return to the Rochester after the meet on Saturday. For more information please contact the Edison Tech Head Coach, Aubrey Sheffield at aubrey.sheffield@rcsdk12.org
From the Tidewater, VA area: A few seats remain. The cost for the ride is $55 per person. This bus will also travel between the track and the meet hotel once a day. For more information please contact the NSSF Director of Transportation, Jacqué Kendall at 757-572-5857 or at Lowjacq@aol.com. Seats on both routes eats are going quickly- don't get left behind! We’re also holding a limited number of hotel rooms for those traveling on these buses.
Performance Clinic News:
Our focus this year will be on the hurdles, high jump and throws. All clinics are FREE! This year's clinicians are Curtis Taylor, Gwen Wentland and Mike Judge. Click here for details, coaches bios and a printable flyer.
College Recruiting Simplified-
We welcome back Returning Sponsor NCSA We are pleased to announce our new digital partnership with the National Collegiate Scouting Association (NCSA). NCSA is the NSSF 's Official Provider of Recruiting Education and will be at NBIN to present their program, College Recruiting Simplified. Parents, athletes, and coaches are welcome to sit in on any of the free presentations to learn about college recruiting from the experts. Additionally, everyone who registers for an NSSF event is entitled to a free recruiting evaluation from NCSA so they can benefit from their decades of experience. The best athletes in the country with the nation's premiere college recruiting organization! Click here to learn more now.
Gatorade Coaches Luncheon:
All coaches are invited to lunch at 1:30 on Friday afternoon in the Armory Hall of Fame, compliments of Gatorade. All you need to get in is your coaches’ wristband. Space is at a premium so get there early. Gatorade will supply the meal and critical hydration information for you and your athletes.
Noteable Entries:
We say it every year so why ruin a tradition... this is going to be the best one yet! Here are some notable entries. We'll announce others each week.
Ajee Wilson (Neptune, NJ) in the 800 2:04.13 for 4th in the open 800 at Millrose & gold medalist in the 800 meters at the IAAF World Youth Championships (WYC) in Lille, France last year. Arman Hall (Ft Lauderdale, FL) in the 400, winner of the YWC in a PR 46.01 and 200 (PR 20.82 last spring). Kendall Williams (Marietta, GA) in the 60H US#1 in the 55H, member of the WYC team and outstanding pentathlete. Also look for Aldrich Bailey, US #1 in the 400 and 200 at 47.05 and 20.99.
Wesley Frazier (Raleigh, NC) in the 5000 winner of the New Balance Outdoor Nationals 5000 and mile last June (16:24.83 and 4:44.76 respectively). Edward Cheserek (Newark, NJ) in the mile, 2 mile, sprint and distance medleys. Edward’s bests are 4:02.21 for the full mile, 8:42.66 for 2 miles and a national record 13:57.04 in the 5000 at Millrose, Braheme Days (Bridgeton, NJ) US #1 in the shot put at 66-6.5, medalist at the World Youth Championships last year. And, in the relays, the Junior Striders of Raleigh, NC who lead the nation in the 4x00 and 4x400 relays at 1:38.35 and 3:54.64.
Coaches 10 Year Recognition:
If you are a school or club coach and you have brought your athlete/team to at least ten (10) NSSF Indoor meets, please drop us an email to comments@nationalscholastic.org with your name, school/club and the years of the meets you attended. We’d like to specially recognize you during our NBIN Opening Ceremonies this year with our NSSF Tracy Sundlun Ten Year Award. Tracy Sundlun is a current NSSF Board member and one of the founders of our organization. Our Indoor Nationals started in 1999 in Columbus, Ohio. In 2000 we were in Bloomington, In, 2001-2008 in Landover, MD, 2009-2010 in Boston, MA and 2011 & '12 in New York City, NY.
NBN-Indoors Awards:
Each year we recognize several major contributors to our sport in a variety of categories. We will release the name of an award winner each week leading up to NBN Indoors. This year we are also re-naming our Honorary Meet Referee award to reflect the name and character of a man who has served as our Meet Referee for countless years: John Chaplin. Chaplin has a colorful and significant history in our sport. Included in his accolades: 2000 Olympic Head Coach, Chair of the Mens Development Committee & International Competition Committee- USATF, several Pac-10, NCAA District 8 Coach of the Year awards, one of the original members named to the selection committee of the National Track & Field Hall of Fame, International Technical Officer for the IAAF and too many others to name here. This year’s Honorary Referee is Mary Wittenberg, President and CEO of the New York Road Runners. You can read more about Mary in our Meet Magazine and on our website.
In Memoriam
The NSSF family mourns the loss of one of our heroes, Geoff Hollister. Geoff was an original Nike employee and responsible for our first Indoor Nationals- a deal which was etched on a restaurant paper napkin! He was an innovator, a gentleman and valued the relationship side of business. We will miss him!
