5th Annual Co-Conference Invitational Results + Note from Tim Owens (VCYTC) and Randy Jones (SCYTFC)

Here are the results from the 5th Annual Co-Conference Invitational which was this past weekend (April 12th-13th)….and to commend all on the best dual conference meet yet, a note from your meet organizers:

To All,

The 5th annual Co Conference invitational meet was the most successful to date.

The meet directors want to express their appreciation to all clubs and members for their participation in this year’s event.

We established new standards for running the meet. Volunteer support for the meet this year was unprecedented.
Many stepping up in a manner we have not seen in years past.

Special recognition to UTC for their added support, Mr. Jeff Brill and College of the Canyons for hosting this meet.

Thanks again for all your efforts and support. Great meet.

Sincerely,
Randy Jones – SCYTFC / Tim Owens –VCYTC

 

DOWNLOAD MEET RESULTS HERE

5th Annual Southern California Youth Invitational

SCYTFC & VCYTC PRESENTS:

The 5th Annual Southern California Youth Invitational
College of the Canyons Saturday & Sunday April 12th-13th 2014

ORDER OF EVENTS:

 youth-invitational-events
(Click to download PDF of the above meet flyer)

ENTRY INFO:

ENTRY DEADLINE IS APRIL 9th @ 11:59PM. No late entries will be accepted. Entries are put into EPI Sports and ONLY by club representatives. You will need an accurate .csv export of your roster to upload into EPI Sports before adding your entries. For assistance with this, you can email Erin @ erinsap@gmail.com. Once uploaded please designate one or two representatives from your club to add your entries and top marks.

More meet info and how to submit your athlete entries for the Southern California Youth Invitational HERE.

LA 84 Clinic (February 23, 2014)

The LA 84 Coaches Clinic is coming Feb. 23rd @ Moorpark High School.

Complete details and registration can be found at the LA84 Foundation Website:

 AGENDA

Here is the agenda for the LA84 Clinic:
((You can download the agenda here as well))

Time
Topic
Speaker
Location
8:00-8:40 Registration, complimentary coffee, juice and refreshments Small Gym
8:40-8:55 Welcome, Introductions & Clinic Directions Small Gym
9:00-10:00 The Art of Coaching John Amneus Classroom
Or
How to Plan, Organize and Run A Practice for Multiple Age Groups Matt Hammel Classroom
Or
Understanding the Basic Physiological Principles of Training Track & Field Athletes Ken Reeves Classroom
Or
Basic Injury Prevention and TreatmentFor the Beginning Age-Group Track Athlete Bill Ito Classroom
Or
Active Warm-up Including An Introduction to Plyometrics For All Track Athletes Ed Luna Track
10:15-11:05 Specific Event Area Sessions— Choose one of the following sessions
Beg Sprints – Identifying Sprinters and Introducing Sprints to the New Athlete Kevin Smith Track
Beg Hurdles – Identifying Hurdlers and Introducing the Hurdles to the New Athlete & Creating a Daily PracticeRoutine-Including Specific Drills & Workouts for Hurdlers Michael Wellington Track
Beg Long Jump – Identifying Long Jumpers and Introducing the Long Jump to the New Athlete Cameron Gary Track
Beg High Jump – Identifying High Jumpers and Introducing the High Jump to the New Athlete Ed Luna Track
Beg Throws – Identifying Throwers and Introducing The Shot Put to the New Athlete Van Latham Track
Beg Distances – “Basic Principles of Training the Youth Distance Runner” Ken Reeves Classroom
Adv Sprints – “Constructing A Comprehensive Periodized Training Plan For Sprinters” Brian FitzGerald
11:20-12:10 Specific Event Area Sessions— Choose one of the following sessions
Beg Sprints/Hurdles – “Blocks 101” Brian FitzGerald Track
Beg Hurdles – Identifying Hurdlers and Introducing the Hurdles to the New Athlete & Creating a Daily PracticeRoutine-Including Specific Drills & Workouts for Hurdlers Michael Wellington Track
Beg Basic Injury Prevention and Treatment For the Beginning Age-Group Track Athlete Bill Ito Classroom
Int Sprints – Creating a Daily Practice Routine-Including Specific Drills for Sprinters Kevin Smith Track
Int High Jump – Creating a Daily Practice Routine-Including Specific Drills for High Jumpers Ed Luna Track
Adv Distances – “Constructing A Periodized Training Plan For Distance Runners” Ken Reeves Classroom
12:10-1:00 LUNCH
Afternoon Agenda Afternoon sessions will begin promptly at 1:00 PM. If you are attending a 1:00 PM session that is being conducted on the track, please go directly to the track for that 1:00 PM session. You should not report to the auxiliary gym first.
1:00-1:50 Specific Event Area Sessions— Choose one of the following sessions
Beg Sprints – Identifying Sprinters and Introducing Sprints to the New Athlete Kevin Smith Track
Beg/Int Distances – “Practical Application: How To Conduct A Distance Practice Session” Ken Reeves Track
Beg/Int Sprints – “Sprint Relay Success” Brian FitzGerald Track
Int Dynamic Flexibility to Improve Performance and Reduce Injuries Bill Ito Classroom
Int Hurdles – Creating a Daily Practice Routine-Including Specific Drills, Workout Planning & Periodization Michael Wellington Track
Int Long Jump – Creating a Daily Practice Routine-Including Specific Drills for Long Jumpers Cameron Gary Track
Int Throws – Creating a Daily Practice Routine-Including Specific Drills for Shot Put Van Latham Track
Adv High Jump – Periodization For High Jumpers &High Jump Technique Analysis Ed Luna Classroom
2:10-3:00 Specific Event Area Sessions —Choose one of the following sessions
General How to Plan, Organize and Run A Practice for Multiple Age Groups Matt Hammel Classroom
Int Dynamic Flexibility to Improve Performance and Reduce Injuries Bill Ito Classroom
Int Sprints – Creating a Daily Practice Routine-Including Specific Drills for Sprints Kevin Smith Track
Int Distances – “Specific Workouts and When To Incorporate Them in the Training of The Distance Runner” Ken Reeves Classroom
Adv Hurdles –Hurdle Technique Training & Troubleshooting Michael Wellington Classroom
Adv Throws – Periodization For Throwers & Technique Analysis Van Latham Classroom
Adv Long Jump – “Periodization For Long Jumpers & Long Jump Technique Analysis” Cameron Gary Classroom
Adv Sprints – “Constructing A Comprehensive Periodized Training Plan For Sprinters” Brian FitzGerald Classroom
3:00 PM Return Evaluations; Pick up your free copy of the LA84Foundation Track & Field Coaches Manual and your personalized Certificate of Clinic Completion

Updated VCYTC website

As you can see, the site has been updated. Its going to be another day or two before all the content that belongs here will show up, including all the new content, updated meet records, 2014 meet schedule, etc…  News items, such as this one, will appear here on the front page.