Track & Field and Cross-Country Bulletin for Aug 10, 2014
Team USA track and field athletes, part of the Americas Team, have arrived in Nanjing, China for the second World Youth Olympic Games (YOG).
The Games feature over 3,500 athletes and are held over a 12-day period. The track and field portion will run August 20-26.
The YOG also integrate a unique Culture and Education Programme (CEP), based around five main themes: Olympism, Social Responsibility, Skills Development, Expression and Well-being and Healthy Lifestyles. Athletes will experience cultural diversity, develop a healthy lifestyle and lean how to promote the sustainable development of our world.
Get a headstart on the Who, What, and When and learn about the USA athletes on the Americas' Track and Field squad.
The NSAF will be attending the YOG. Follow along as we blog, interview and capture the event in photos on our NSAF Facebook Page and website and follow us on twitter for quick results and comments. China has lifted its ban on Facebook just for this event. For background on the event and formulation of the Americas Team you can search "Youth Olympics" on the NSAF website.
NSAF Elite Development Projects
Applications are now open for two spots in our Project Triple Jump and Project Kultan Keihas (Javelin Gold). We are extending the August 15th deadline to August 31. The NSAF will be investing approximately $12,000 each year per athlete in coaching, clinics, nutritional guidance and competitions. Three of our seniors graduated this year and we welcomed Madison Wiltrout to the program so two are left.
Only serious applicants will be considered. Applicants must demonstrate a sincere and committed desire to reach Team USA podium gold and must, therefore, place their event as a priority. Selected applicants will be funded for one year in the program subject to complying with the associated terms and responsibilities. Applicants may be renewed for subsequent years based on performance and development. Applications are available online. For more background on the success of the Projects please read Steve Underwood's articles on our website.
NSAF Elite Development Fall Clinics
Two clinics have been scheduled for the Fall October 16-19.
Project Javelin Gold will be held in Stroudsburg, PA and will include NSAF Elite Development coaches, Jeff Gorski, Bill Schmidt, Tom Puktys and Barry Krammes along with our Special Project Coach Kimmo Kinnunen of Finland. If you've been following us on Facebook you will know that our Project Javelin Gold athletes recently spent 10 days in Finland training and competing under Kinnunen's expert tutelage. Registration for this clinic is open.
Houston, TX will host Project Triple Jump. Our Special Project Coach, Peter Pratt, of the Bahamas will be in residence along with an all-star coaching cast to be revealed later this month. Registration is Open and more information on hotels, etc. will be posted shortly
Great American Cross-Country Festival
Registration is Open for our early season annual cross-country event, the Great American Cross-Country Festival. We're excited to have New Balance join us again as our primary sponsor and look forward to welcoming over 3000 athletes to Cary, NC. The Festival will feature exciting
races amidst the up-tempo atmosphere of music, face painters, clowns,
NBNO Backpack Update
Bags have been ordered and about to be shipped off to us. We expect to receive them no later than the end of August and start shipping to those of you who didn't get one at NBNO and left us your information either at the meet or via email in early September. Everyone on the list will get an email prior to shipment. Please respond with any changes to your shipping address at that time.
NBNO Championship Rings
Rings are almost completed and we expect shipping to begin in September. Remember, Baron will generally call or email you to verify your shipping address. Please respond otherwise your ring may not be shipped. Additionally, if you have mvoed please email us to let us know.
Stories You May have Missed...
Current High School and Junior Top 5 Lists
Project Javelin Gold athletes finding outlet for jav “love” in Finland this week
Jim Spier’s Blog: Project Javelin Gold in Finland, Part 2 (Aug. 7-8 FINAL UPDATE)
2014 IAAF World Junior Champs FINAL Form Chart (predictions compared to results)
Tons of video interviews and photos from World Juniors and more on our Facebook Page
