Track & Field and Cross-Country Bulletin for Jan 14, 2013

by Joy Kamani

New Balance Nationals Indoors   *    March 8 - 10, 2013   *   The Armory, NY

Registration is Open for the Nation's Premier Indoor National High School Track & Field Event

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New on our Website

Erin Finn's Weekly Blog:  Erin is our 5K National Indoor Record Holder and 2012 NBNi Champion.  This year she has already laid down the nation's fastest time in the 3200.  Follow her journey to NBNi which will include a stop in Jamaica as she represents the USA at the NACAC Junior XC Championships later this winter.

Read Erin's Blog.

 

 

Aries Merritt,  our "Where Are They Now" athlete for January talks to us about his Journey toward Legendary Status in this video interview.  

Watch the Video.

 

 

Jim Spier's Week in Review- For a look at the new and emerging US leaders from this past weekend's action. This review will be updated each Monday afternoon during the regular track and field season so make this a regular web stop.

 

Deadline Looming- Tuesday, January 15th is the deadline to apply for the Tony Wells Team/Club Development Grants.  Grants will be awarded by February 15th. Information right here.

 

Our Facebook Question of the Week:  Log into our FB page and voice your opinion on this week's question, "Should the NFHS adopt a rule to have all states and DC run the same events similar to all other nations?"  Comments are heating up!  And, while you're there make sure you Like us.  You can also follow us on Twitter for quick  meet and info updates especially during the weekend indoor meets.

 

New Academic Rules May Affect You... the NCAA has made some changes.  Be Informed!

 

Upcoming NSAF Select Meets.  Next up is the New Balance Boise Indoor (Boise, ID) and the Coach O Pre-National High School Invitational (Hampton, VA).  Both on January 25-26th.

 

Jim Spier's Performance Lists

Top 5 List for Jan 14, 2013 - Girls

Top 5 List for Jan 14, 2013 -  Boys

2012 Final High School Girls Performance List

2012 Final High School Boys Performance List

World Junior Lists as of Aug. 2012 - Women

World Junior Lists as of Aug. 2012 - Men


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