Inside Vikings Track
April 21, 2024
Upcoming Dates:
- April 17 - Away meet @ Analy
- April 30 & May 2 - NBL Championships
Bryan Bradley Viking Track Classic:
Another Viking Track Classic is in the books. Thank you everyone for such a wonderful Viking Track Classic! We have received many compliments from parents, coaches and athletes on how smooth it ran, the great racing, and just an all around fun event! We even had a number of meet records set! Thank you all! This would not have been possible without each one of you!
Our Montgomery athletes also had a great day of competition which included 29 PRs. You can view the full meet results on Athletic.net and XCStats for Montgomery specific results.
Local coverage of the meet:
- Press Democrat: Prep track and field: Runners, jumpers and throwers give their all at Viking Classic
- Redwood Empire Running: 2024 Boys Viking Classic
- Redwood Empire Running: 2024 Girls Viking Classic
League Meet @ Analy:
This Wednesday, 4/17, we have a dual meet vs Analy @ Analy High School. 4:00 pm meet starts. Early release is 2:30, with athletes needing to be at Analy High by 3:00.
Athletes and parents are responsible for transportation to and from meets.
Motivation:
Mondo Duplantis' WORLD RECORD pole vault electrifies Prefontaine Classic | NBC Sports
April 14, 2024
Upcoming Dates:
- April 17 - Home meet vs Windsor (and Picture Day)
- April 20 - Viking Track Classic
IMPORTANT — Sign Ups for Meet Volunteers:
- Viking Track Classic - We only have 60% of volunteer spots filled. I can’t emphasize this enough, this meet can not run without volunteers and the money we raise keeps our program going. We need you to sign up for a slot by going to Viking Track Classic SignUpGenius.
- Windsor Home Meet - We still have some open slots for our April 17th vs Windsor home meet. Click on the link to fill out the SignUpGenius form and volunteer.
Twilight Invitational:
Thank you everyone for your patience with the meet information coming out. In the end it was a great meet with some fantastic PRs, 27 in total, for Montgomery athletes. Redwood Empire Running has a couple of write ups about the meet.
Upcoming Meets:
This Wednesday is our home dual meet vs Windsor, it will also be picture day and senior day. Pictures are at 3:00, the meet starts at 4:00, and senior appreciation will be after the 800m races. Early release is 2:30, with athletes needing to be dressed in their uniform (singlet and black shorts) and at the track by 3:00.
Saturday (4/20) is the Viking Track Classic! General meet information is at https://www.montgomerytrack.com/Viking-Track-Classic.php.
Picture Day:
Picture day is here - It is April 17th before our home meet against Windsor. You should have a picture form, but if you need one they can be picked up at practice.
Motivation:
April 8, 2024
Upcoming Dates:
- April 10 - League meet @ Santa Rosa
- April 13 - Twilight Invitational
- April 17 - Home meet vs Windsor (and Picture Day)
- April 20 - Viking Track Classic
IMPORTANT — Sign Ups for Meet Volunteers:
- Viking Track Classic - With 58 teams signed up and an estimated 1500 athletes participating we need one volunteer per family. We only have 50% of volunteer spots filled. I can’t emphasize this enough, this meet can not run without volunteers and the money we raise keeps our program going. We need you to sign up for a slot by going to Viking Track Classic SignUpGenius.
- Windsor Home Meet - We are still needing for our April 17th vs Windsor home meet. Click on the link to fill out the SignUpGenius form and volunteer.
Arcadia Invitational:
Congratulations to Sadie Sanders, Seelah Kittelstrom, and Amrie Lacefield on their great results at the Arcadia Invitational.
Upcoming Meets:
This Wednesday, 4/10, we have a dual meet vs Santa Rosa @ Santa Rosa High School. 4:00 pm meet starts. Early release is 2:30, with athletes needing to be at Santa Rosa High by 3:00. Athletes and parents are responsible for transportation to and from meets.
Saturday, 4/13, is Twilight Invitational @ Santa Rosa Junior College. Meet information can be found at https://www.montgomerytrack.com/twilight-invitational.php and we will be posting additional information throughout the week.
Picture Day:
Due to last Wednesday’s weather we had to postpone our team pictures. They have been rescheduled to April 17th before our home meet against Windsor.
Motivation:
Dave Wottle - The Hat - Breaks down his epic 1972 Gold Medal Race!
April 1, 2024
Upcoming Dates:
- April 5-6 - Arcadia Invitational (Varsity qualifiers)
- April 10 - League meet @ Santa Rosa
- April 13 - Twilight Invitational
IMPORTANT — Meet Volunteers Needed:
- Viking Track Classic - With 54 teams signed up and an estimated 1,500 athletes participating we need one volunteer per family. Right now only 24 of our 74 athletes have a family member signed up. I can’t emphasize this enough, this meet can not run without volunteers and the money we raise keeps our program going. We need you to sign up for a slot by going to Viking Track Classic SignUpGenius.
- Windsor Home Meet - We are still needing for our April 17th vs Windsor home meet. Click on the link to fill out the SignUpGenius form and volunteer.
Upcoming Meets:
First a huge congrats to Xander Newman for a massive PR this past weekend running the 110m hurdles at the Stanford Invitational.
This weekend we have three athletes (Seelah Kittelstrom, Amrie Lacefield, and Sadie Sanders) competing at the Arcadia Invitational in Southern California.
Our next dual meet will be April 10th at Santa Rosa HS. First event starts at 4:00 pm.
Picture Day:
Due to last Wednesday’s weather we had to postpone our team pictures. They have been rescheduled to April 17th before our home meet against Windsor.
Motivation:
March 24, 2024
Upcoming Dates:
- March 27 - Picture Day
- March 27 - Home Meet vs Maria Carrillo
IMPORTANT — Sign Ups for Meet Volunteers:
We currently only have around 35% of our volunteer spots filled for all three meets and Wednesday is the first meet we host. If you have not signed up yet please take the time right now and sign up.
- Home Dual Meets - During the season each family is expected to volunteer at 1 home dual meet and at the Viking Track Classic. We have two home dual meets to choose from: March 27th vs Maria Carrillo and April 17th vs Windsor. Click on the link for the dual meet you want to volunteer at and fill out the SignUpGenius form.
- Viking Track Classic - This is our annual all hands on deck meet we host. We typically ask one parent per family, but with a little smaller of a team this year we really can use everyone. Viking Track Classic SignUpGenius.
Maria Carrillo Dual Meet - 3/27:
This Wednesday we have our first dual meet, a home meet against Maria Carrillo. Rain is in the forecast so be prepared. The meet starts at 4:00 pm. We still need volunteers, so use the link above to help out.
All-Time Track Records:
This weekend we uploaded our Top 10 list into XCStats, by doing so it now shows this year’s additions and improvements:
- Xander Newman is 7th all-time for the 300m Hurdles
- Seelah Kittelstrom is 3rd all-time in the 3200m and 6th in the 1600m
- Amrie Lacefield is 4th all-time in the 1600m and 3200m
Check out the entire list at https://www.xcstats.com/track_all_time.php?school_id=975
Picture Day:
We will be having team pictures on March 27th before our home meet against Maria Carrillo. Picture forms will be passed out when we get them.
Motivation:
March 17, 2024
Upcoming Dates:
- March 27 - Picture Day
- March 27 - Home Meet vs Maria Carrillo
IMPORTANT — Sign Ups for Meet Volunteers:
Home Dual Meets - During the season each family is expected to volunteer at 1 home dual meet and at the Viking Track Classic. We have two home dual meets to choose from: March 27th vs Maria Carrillo and April 17th vs Windsor. Click on the link for the dual meet you want to volunteer at and fill out the SignUpGenius form.
Viking Track Classic - This is our annual all hands on deck meet we host. The SignUpGenius form will be going out Wednesday, March 20th.
Spring Break Practices:
We are having optional practice at our normal time during Spring Break. If you’re in town, then come on out.
Party of PR’s:
Just, wow! Montgomery Track & Field absolutely rocked it this weekend as we had 46 PR’s set. You can view them all on our XCStats site and read about all three meets on https://redwoodempirerunning.com.
Picture Day:
We will be having team pictures on March 27th before our home meet against Maria Carrillo. Picture forms will be passed out when we get them.
Motivation:
Jonathan Edwards reflects on his triple jump world record from Göteborg 1995 | One Moment in Time
March 10, 2024
Upcoming Dates:
- March 15-16 - Dublin Distance Fiesta
- March 16 - Santa Rosa Field Events Jamboree
- March 16 - San Ramon Valley High Sprint and Field Festival
IMPORTANT --- Sign Ups for Meet Volunteers:
Santa Rosa Field Events Jamboree - Montgomery is running the Long/Triple Jump pits at the Santa Rosa Field Event Invitational Jamboree. We are looking for eight volunteers to help. Jobs for volunteers include raking the pit, measuring, and recording results. If your child is a jumper this is a great way to see them compete up close. Sign up on SignUpGenius.
Home Dual Meets - During the season each family is expected to volunteer at 1 home dual meet and at the Viking Track Classic. We have two home dual meets to choose from: March 27th vs Maria Carrillo and April 17th vs Windsor. Click on the link for the dual meet you want to volunteer at and fill out the SignUpGenius form.
Viking Track Classic - This is our annual all hands on deck meet we host. The SignUpGenius form will be going out shortly, so keep an eye out for it.
Gaucho Relays:
The inaugural Gaucho Relays are in the books and it was great to see our team hanging out down on the field and running hard during their events. Check out the results on Athletic.net.
This Weekend’s Meets:
This weekend is busy for our team as we have a Fiesta, a Jamboree, and a Festival on our calendar! We will divide and conquer going to three different meets: Dublin Distance Fiesta, Santa Rosa Field Events Jamboree, and San Ramon Valley High Sprint and Field Festival. Check out our information page for the meets on our website. Tuesday evening we will post on that page which meet each athlete is going to.
If you are unavailable for a meet that day we need you to fill out the Planned Absence form on XCStats right away. Even if you have verbally notified a coach we need the form filled out.
Spring Break Practices:
During Spring Break we will be having optional practice at our normal time. We encourage you to come to practice if you are in town.
Motivation:
This week we are mixing it up. Over the weekend almost all of our alumni competing in college had a meet, so we are highlighting our alumni. Let us know if you know of someone missing from our list.
| Athlete | Graduation Year | College | TFRRS or Direct Athletics Profile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carol Estrella | 2023 | SRJC | Carol's Direct Athletics Profile |
| Hope Martin | 2023 | UC Santa Cruz | Hope's TRFFS Profile |
| Joey Bowser | 2023 | Cal Poly Humboldt | Joey's TFRRS Profile |
| Jude DeVries | 2023 | Cal Poly | Jude's TRFFS Profile |
| Lizzie Beiswanger | 2023 | University of Puget Sound | Lizzie's TRFFS Profile |
| Nathan Fifer | 2023 | Cal Poly | Nathan's TRFFS Profile |
| Orion Dowdall | 2021 | Roberts Wesleyan | Orion's TRFFS Profile |
| Tan Luong | 2021 | SRJC | Tan's Direct Athletics Profile |
March 3, 2024
Upcoming Dates:
- March 9 - Gaucho Relays
- March 15-16 - Dublin Distance Fiesta
- March 16 - Santa Rosa Field Events Jamboree
- March 16 - San Ramon Valley High Sprint and Field Festival
Big Cat Invitational:
The first meet of the season is in the books! It was great to see everyone perform with such heart in such harsh conditions as in typical Big Cat fashion the weather was a factor during the meet. However, our athletes still crushed it with some fantastic efforts and we are super proud of the Vikings! Check out the results on Athletic.net.
See the next section down as we talk about other sites to view meet results.
Meet Results:
Meet results appear on different sites, but let’s highlight two sites: Redwood Empire Running and XCStats.
Redwood Empire Running - Redwood Empire Running is a fantastic source for local results and historical records.
XCStats - We use XCStats for posting meet results, tracking PRs, and more. Click on a meet to view all Montgomery results or click on an athlete’s name to see charts of their times over time.
Gaucho Relays:
Relay meets are just plain fun events to watch and participate in while also providing a great opportunity for athletes to run events not offered any other time during the season. This Saturday will be the Gaucho Relays at Casa Grande High School. We will post meet information to https://www.montgomerytrack.com/gaucho-relays.php.
Motivation:
With a relay meet coming up next, why not a relay video for our weekly motivation video - Femke Bol vs. Alexis Holmes anchor leg duel decides tight 4x400 final at Indoor Worlds | NBC Sports
February 25, 2024
Upcoming Dates:
- February 21 - Parent/Guardian Meeting
- March 2 - Big Cat Invitational
- March 9 - Gaucho Relays
Parent/Guardian Meeting:
Tomorrow evening is our Parent/Guardian Meeting. It will start at 6:30 pm in the Student Union. We are asking for each athlete to have a parent/guardian attend this meeting.
Goal Sheets:
This Saturday is our first meet of the season, Big Cat Invitational at Santa Rosa High School. The meet starts at 9:00am and athletes need to arrive by 8:00am. Big Cat is notorious for being cold and rainy… current forecast shows a high of 49F with occasional rain showers.
PARKING, SPECTATOR ENTRY FEE, MISC
Please use the student parking lot – access off of Ridgway Ave.
Santa Rosa will be using Go Fan for spectator ticket purchase. Cash accepted at Main Gate but not Back Gate by Snack Bar. Purchase tickets at https://gofan.co/event/1418596?schoolId=CA9068.
Subscribe to our calendar for the latest information. Just go to https://www.montgomerytrack.com/meet-schedule.php, scroll to the bottom, and follow directions for what type of mobile device you own.
Motivation:
February 18, 2024
Upcoming Dates:
- February 21 - Parent/Guardian Meeting
- March 2 - Big Cat Invitational
- March 9 - Gaucho Relays
Parent/Guardian Meeting:
We are requesting at least Join us for the Parent/Guardian Meeting this Wednesday, February 21st at 6:30am. We will be meeting in the Student Union. We are asking for each athlete to have a parent/guardian attend this meeting.
Goal Sheets:
Athletes, get those goal sheets turned in! We will start discussing your goals this week. The goal sheet is available to download if you need to print another copy.
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Equipment:
For practice athletes need to wear properly fitted training (running) shoes, sweats, and shorts. They should also bring water and a post workout snack.
Specialty shoes/spikes - Specialty shoes/spikes are available at most running stores and online. Talk to your event specific coach for types of shoes/spikes needed for competition. We recommend getting your shoes as soon as possible as quantities can be limited. Fleet Feet offers 20% off for high school athletes and hosts a Spike Night on February 23rd.
Uniform - Our uniform is a singlet and black shorts/tights. The team provides a singlet for each athlete while the shorts are the responsibility of the athlete. The black shorts/tights need to be simple black without a pattern, large logos, or strips.
Motivation:
Devynne Charlton breaks WORLD RECORD in Women’s 60m Hurdles at Millrose Games | NBC Sports
February 11, 2024
Upcoming Dates:
- February 21 - Parent/Guardian Meeting
- March 2 - Big Cat Invitational
- March 9 - Gaucho Relays
Great First Week:
The first week of practice is in the books and it was great seeing familiar and new faces out on the track! If you didn’t make it to practice this week it is not too late. Come on by and start training.
We practice 5 days a week, Mon-Fri, rain or shine. Arrive by 3:45 and ready to run at 3:50. Ready to run means shoes on, water drank, sunscreen on, and ready to step out onto the track.
If an athlete is unable to make a practice they need to notify Coach Kevin and their event coach using the “Planned Absence” functionality in XCStats.
Goal Sheets:
Athletes, get those goal sheets turned in! We will start discussing your goals this week. The goal sheet is available to download if you need to print another copy.
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goal_sheet.pdf Size : 150.09 Kb Type : pdf |
Equipment:
For practice athletes need to wear properly fitted training (running) shoes, sweats, and shorts. They should also bring water and a post workout snack.
Specialty shoes/spikes - Specialty shoes/spikes are available at most running stores and online. Talk to your event specific coach for types of shoes/spikes needed for competition. We recommend getting your shoes as soon as possible as quantities can be limited. Fleet Feet offers 20% off for high school athletes and hosts a Spike Night on February 23rd.
Uniform - Our uniform is a singlet and black shorts/tights. The team provides a singlet for each athlete while the shorts are the responsibility of the athlete. The black shorts/tights need to be simple black without a pattern, large logos, or strips.
Motivation:
February 4, 2024
Important Dates:
- February 5 - First Day of Practice
- February 21 - Parent/Guardian Meeting
- March 2 - Big Cat Invitational
Practices:
The first day of practice is here! We practice 5 days a week, Mon-Fri, rain or shine. Arrive by 3:45 and ready to run at 3:50.
If an athlete is unable to make a practice they need to notify Coach Kevin and their event coach using the “Planned Absence” functionality in XCStats.
Goals:
Setting and striving towards goals is an important piece of athletics. This first week of practice we will be working with the athletes to create short and long term goals. These goals will help us have tangible things to work towards. I like how Zig Ziglar put it, “Setting goals helps bring your future into your present and the present is the only time we can take action.”
Motivation:
Day in the Life of an Elite Marathon Runner + Big Race Goals Coming up - Jump to 8:45 if you want to skip to her goal setting process and areas she sets goals for.
January 28, 2024
Important Dates:
- February 5 - First Day of Practice
- February 21 - Parent/Guardian Meeting
- March 2 - Big Cat Invitational
Practices:
We practice 5 days a week, Mon-Fri, rain or shine. Arrive by 3:45 and ready to run 3:50. First practice will be on February 5th.
If an athlete is unable to make a practice they need to notify Coach Kevin and their event coach using the “Planned Absence” functionality in XCStats.
XCStats:
Have your athlete sign up for XCStats before the start of the season. Please have your athlete create an account and make sure they put parent/guardian contact in as well. To create an account they will need to register at https://xcstats.com/registration.php?school_id=975 using the code Vikings!24
Online Athletic Clearance:
If you haven't gotten the athletic clearance completed, please do so right away. Go to the Viking Athletics page for more information.
Conflicts with Outside Commitments:
If you have another commitment (i.e. club sport, band, drama), our coaching staff will work with you to help balance your busy schedule. Just reach out to Coach Kevin to start the conversation.
Motivation:
At Her 8th Olympic Trials, Sara Hall Ready to Step on the Podium - Mixing it up a little and giving an article for you to read. Read up on Montgomery alumni Sara (Bei) Hall as she tries to qualify for the US Olympics in the marathon. Then tune in on February 3rd as not one but two Montgomery Alumni go for Olympic Qualification; Sara Hall and Kim Conley.
January 21, 2024
Important Dates:
- February 5 - First Day of Practice
- February 21 - Parent/Guardian Meeting
- March 2 - Big Cat Invitational
XCStats:
Have your athlete sign up for XCStats before the start of the season. Please have your athlete create an account and make sure they put parent/guardian contact in as well. To create an account they will need to register at https://xcstats.com/registration.php?school_id=975 using the code Vikings!24
We have the previous two seasons loaded into XCStats, so if you competed for us during that time go to our Montgomery T&F XCStats page to view your past results and chart plots for each event.
Online Athletic Clearance:
Let’s start the season ready to go, get those clearances finished on SportsNet!
If Track and Field is your first sport of the 2023-2024 school year you will need a sports physical for your clearance. Clearance through SportsNet must be done prior to participation in practices.
Go to the Viking Athletics page for more information.
Conflicts with Outside Commitments:
If you have another commitment (i.e. club sport, band, drama), our coaching staff will work with you to help balance your busy schedule. Just reach out to Coach Kevin to start the conversation.
Pole Vaulters:
If your athlete wants to Pole Vault this year please email Coach Kevin with their name and weight. This will allow us to make sure we have the proper size pole for them at the start of the season.
Motivation:
January 14, 2024
Important Dates:
- February 5 - First Day of Practice
- February 21 - Parent/Guardian Meeting
- March 2 - Big Cat Invitational
XCStats:
We will be using XCStats for communicating to athletes and parents/guardians. Athletes are required to have a profile on XCStats. Please have your athlete create an account and make sure they put parent/guardian contact in as well. To create an account they will need to register at https://xcstats.com/registration.php?school_id=975 using the code Vikings!24
Note: Their school email address will most likely not work, so they will need to use another email address.
XCStats allows us to send emails and text messages to the entire team or a specific sub-group.
In addition, XCStats will be used for results, tracking trends, and keeping track of attendance. It is a tool we started using last year and we are looking forward to using even more of its functionality this season.
Pole Vaulters:
If your athlete wants to Pole Vault this year please email Coach Kevin with their name and weight. This will allow us to make sure we have the proper size pole for them at the start of the season.
Online Athletic Clearance:
Make sure your student athlete is fully cleared through SportsNet. SportsNet Inc. provides secure online registration services for school athletic programs and your athlete must be cleared on SportsNet before participating in Montgomery Track & Field.
If Track and Field is your first sport of the 2023-2024 school year you will need a sports physical for your clearance. Clearance through SportsNet must be done prior to participation in practices.
Go to the Viking Athletics page for more information.
Motivation:
How one of the BEST hurdlers in the world trains!! DANIEL ROBERTS- Road To Paris 2024 Ep. 1
January 7, 2024
Welcome to the 2024 Montgomery Track & Field Newsletter. We believe that keeping you as an athlete, parent, or guardian in the loop is going to be key to a successful season. One way we will keep you up to date is this weekly newsletter highlighting upcoming events, important announcements, and motivational videos.
Important Dates:
- February 5 - First Day of Practice
- February 21 - Parent/Guardian Meeting
- March 2 - Big Cat Invitational
Online Athletic Clearance:
Make sure your student athlete is fully cleared through SportsNet. SportsNet Inc. provides secure online registration services for school athletic programs and your athlete must be cleared on SportsNet before participating in Montgomery Track & Field.
If Track and Field is your first sport of the 2023-2024 school year you will need a sports physical for your clearance. Clearance through SportsNet must be done prior to participation in practices.
Go to the Viking Athletics page for more information.
Concussion Testing (Pole Vaulters & High Jumpers):
Anyone participating in Pole Vault or High Jump must have up to date concussion testing. Montgomery's Athletic Trainer, Melissa Windrick, will be offering two dates for concussion testing:
- Monday, January 22 at 4pm in Room 80. Please bring your own Chromebook to test on.
- Monday, January 29 at 4pm in Room 80. Please bring your own Chromebook to test on.
Calendar of Events:
Our 2024 schedule has been posted. At the bottom of the page are links and directions for subscribing to the schedule. Subscribing to the schedule will automatically add upcoming events and update existing events with the latest information.
Coaching Staff:
- Kevin Lacefield - Sprints/Pole Vault
- Kelsey Dowdall - Jumps
- Will Hall - Throws
- Robert Pedersen - Distance
- Carl Triola - Hurdles
- Jim LaFrance - Team Manager/Academic Liaison
Motivation:
Each week we will share a video to help inspire and motivate our athletes to learn the sport and strive for excellence. To start it off we are staying local:
