Don't let the snow stop you.... check out these upcoming events!

It's might be cold outside and a little snow on the ground...but don't use that as an excuse! Come join your teammates and BEE READY!

Thurs, Dec. 29th: 10:00 SPIN @ High School

Fri. Dec 30th: 10:00 @ Panera in Brecksville...meet for a run and breakfast afterwards. Any questions, contact Veronica Thompson.

Mon, Jan 2nd: 10:00 Run/lift @ High School

Tues, Jan 3rd: FIRST DAY BACK TO SCHOOL....and FIRST DAY AT POOL!

Every Tuesday in Jan and Feb we will have pool workouts at the Seven Hills Pool from 3:45-5:00.Seven Hills Rec is located near the intersection of Broadview Rd and Hillside Rd. Address is: 7325 Summit View Drive, Seven Hills. Look at a map here.

Wed, Jan 4th: Back to regular time....3:30 at Towpath.

LOOKING AHEAD: We are going to organize a group to go to the Akron Workout Night on Jan 10th and Jan 24th. Mark your calendar and make plans now!

Workouts for December

Click on the week to see the workouts & weekly goals.

Week of Dec 5th

Week of Dec 12th

Added: Spinning/XT on Thursday (3:30-4:00 or 4:00-4:30)...let Coach G know if interested as bikes are limited.

Week of Dec 19th: Note practices are at 10:00 not 3:30!

Added: Spinning/XT on Thursday (10:00-10:45)...let Coach G know if interested as bikes are limited.

Week of Dec 26th: NO PRACTICE on Monday.

LIFTING/CORE/CIRCUIT SHEETS

Track Team Sign Up

Please click here for the track team sign up form. It is all electronic so you won't need to send anything to me. I will print out for a team roster/phone list for everyone to have.

Akron Track Tuesday Night Workout Series

Sprints, Hurdles, HJ, LJ, PV, SP, DT, WT: Nov. 8, 15, 22, 29 Dec. 6

All Events: Jan. 10, 17, 24 Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28 Mar. 6

Schedule: Registration is from 6:30-7:00 p.m. The clinic will be held from 7:00-9:00 p.m.

Cost: $10.00 per session or $100 to attend all 13 sessions

Pole Vault Cost: $15.00 per session or $150.00 for all 13 sessions

**Please note: By purchasing a season pass for the Tuesday Night Workout Series, you will receive a 10 percent discount for the Christmas Break Track and Field Camp.

This workout series is designed to allow athletes to work out in our state-of-the art facility. The following events will be supervised and athletes may receive instruction in the: Pole vault, Sprints, Throws, High Jump, Long Jump and Distance.

The new University of Akron Stile Athletics Field House contains a 300m Mondo six lane track encompassing a 120 yard astroplay turf field. There are two long jump pits, two pole vault pits, two high jump pits, two shot circles and a discus circle.

To participate each athlete must have filled out and signed the waiver.

For additional information visit UA website: http://www.gozips.com/sports/track/Camps/Tuesday

Winter/Indoor Track begins Monday, December 5th!

View handouts from today's meeting here.

The 2012 Track and Field season is right around the corner, and it is time to start thinking about the season. Indoor track provides a great opportunity for you to prepare for the outdoor season as well as challenge yourself at some meets (without having to battle the winter elements).

Let’s BEE ready…BEE fit….BEE the BEST!

We will begin Winter/Indoor track practice on Monday, December 5, 2011.

Practices will be Mondays & Wednesdays from Dec. 5^th- Jan 31^st. We will practice additional days beginning in Feb.

Mondays: 3:30-5:00 @ High School

Wednesdays: 3:30-4:45 @ Station Rd Bridge/Towpath *

(check website for alternate location if Towpath conditions are unsafe)

There will be some added practices for pool workouts, lifting and Akron workouts. Check the website/Google calendar for all activities! The calendar is located on the top right of the website….”Calendar of Events”. Athletes are expected to attend activities in RED. Activities in YELLOW are optional but highly encouraged.

Completed physical forms must be on hand before any student is permitted to participate.

NO PHYSICAL/MEDICAL FORM = NO PRACTICE!

Practices will be outside as much as possible so dress for the weather (hats, gloves, pants, etc.) but if it is unsafe to be outside we WILL still have practice but move indoors. Be prepared….we will run in the cold and snow!

Athletes are required to participate in practices and both meets. If for some reason you cannot attend a practice or a meet, you must let Coach Gruskiewicz know in advance. List of indoor meets will be online by December 15^th.

Winter Track Meeting

For anyone interested in Winter/Indoor Track there is a meeting on December 2nd at 2:30. Room 027...right next to Athletic Office.

If you cannot attend, please email Coach Gruskiewicz before the meeting...tagruski@yahoo.com

Let's BEE ready!

Indoor Track Season Starting Soon!

We are planning to start our Winter Track Training/Indoor Track season in December. We will be having an informational meeting for all athletes interested the week after Thanksgiving. Date & time will be announced soon.

You will need a physical on file to participate. Physical are valid for one calendar year.

Get ready to BEE Fit!

BEE-lieving and Achieving!!

The Lady Bees competed in the OHSAA State Championship this weekend and brought home lots of hardware. Senior Becki Famurewa finished 2nd place in the discus and 5th in the shot put. Veronica Thompson broke her own school record for the second time this season as she placed 8th (time of 56.95 in prelims). The 4x400 relay made their way to the podium with their 7th place finish. The relay group of Tabitha Jacofsky, Julia D'Agostino, Ellen Prendergast, and Veronica Thompson also broke the school record running a 3:55.79 in prelims. Great Job Bees!

Mr. Prendergast's video clips for State Championship:
State final 4 x 400- Prendergast, D’Agostino, Jacofsky, Thompson- 6-4-11

State prelim 4 x 400- Prendergast, D’Agostino, Jacofsky, Thompson- 6-3-11

More video clips can be found on Flotrack.com

Becki Fam state final shotput video


Becki Fam state final discus video


Complete Results can be found here.

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR STATE MEET QUALIFIERS!

The following athletes have qualified for the State Meet Champship this weekend in Columbus.
Beckie Famurewa (shot put and discus)
Veronica Thompson (400, 4x4)
Ellen Prendergast (4x4)
Tabitha Jacofsky (4x4)
Julia D'Agostino (4x4)

The meet will be held at Jesse Owen Memorial Stadium/Ohio State on Friday and Saturday. Meet schedule is here. (Div. I)

Heats/flights are posted here.

Meet results will be posted here after the completion of each event.

Regional Wrap Up

The Lady Bees finished 6th place at the Div I Regional Championship at Austintown Fitch. The 4x800 Relay finished 6th place (9:40). Morgan Krejci was 12th in pole vault and the 4x200 relay finished 10th. Becki Famurewa captured 2nd place in both the shot put and discus as she qualified to the State meet for the second straight year. Veronica Thompson broke her own school record in the 400m (57.04) as she finished 3rd place and advances to the state meet. Veronica was also part of the school record breaking 4x400 along with Ellen Prendergast, Julia D'Agostino, and Tabitha Jacofsky which qualified to the state meet with their 2nd place finish (3:56.17).

Complete meet results can be found here.

Video Highlights from the Regional Championship:

Regional finals: open 400- Veronica Thompson


Regional finals: 4 x400- Prendergast, D' Agostino, Jacofsky, Thompson

Regional Information

*Practice will begin at 3:30 this week.

Wedneday: Div I Regional Track Meet @ Austintown Fitch
Early dismissal @ 12:50
Bus departs @ 1:20

Field Events: 4:00 (Girls shot put- top 4 to state meet)
Running Events: 4:30
4 x 800 is first event! Top 4 qualify to state meet

Prelims for all events except 800/1600/3200.
Top 2 in each heat and next 4 fastest times advance to finals. There are two heats of each event.
Heat & flight assignments can be found here.

Check the meet schedule here. *Note Div I and Div III are on the same schedule!

Meet Results will be available here.

Friday: Div I Regional Track Meet @ Austintown Fitch
Early dismissal @ 12:50
Bus departs @ 1:20

Field Events: 4:00 (Girls discus, pole vault- top 4 to state meet)
Running Events: 5:00 Top 4 qualify to state meet
First event will be the 100 hurdles. There will only be one heat of each event.


Directions to Austintown-Fitch High School:
4560 Falcon Drive
Austintown, OH

Take the I-80 East and follow signs for I-80 E/Youngstown
Take exit 218 for I-80 E
Keep left at the fork, follow signs for Mahoning Ave/OH-18 and merge onto I-80 E
Take exit 224A to merge onto OH-11 S toward Canfield
Take exit 39 for Mahoning Ave toward Austintown
Turn left onto Mahoning Ave
Take the 3rd right onto Idaho Rd
High School will be on the right

Check out some videos from Districts & WSC

Thank you to Mr. Prendergast for putting together some video clips of races from Districts & WSC.

Click on the links below to view the videos.

District Final videos- 5-20-2011
District final 4 x 400 Prendergast, D'Agostino, Jacofsky, Thompson

Distrct final 4 x 200 Waugaman, D'Agostino, Prendergast, Thompson

District final 1,600 meters - final lap- Greenlee

District final 800 meters- Greenlee & Beaver


SWC conference finals- 5-13-2011
4 x 400 Prendergast, D'Agostino, Jacofsky, Thompson

4 x 200 Waugaman, D'Agostino, Prendergast, Thompson


Open 400 meters- Thompson, Prendergast, Labyk

Moving on to Regionals

On Friday night, the Lady Bees competed in the Div I district finals at Ravenna. The lady faced some very tough competition from Northeast Ohio but showed their strength and determination as 10 individuals qualified for Regionals. The Lady Bees finished 4th overall in the team standings. Regional qualifiers include:
4x800: Megan Beaver, Jill Bajasouzian, Lauren Greenlee, and Tabitha Jacofsky
4x200: Jasmine Waugaman,Julia D'Agostino, Ellen Prendergast, and Veronica Thompson
4x400: Ellen Prendergast,Julia D'Agostino, Tabitha Jacofsky,and Veronica Thompson
Shot Put & Discus: Becki Famurewa
400: Veronica Thompson
Pole Vault: Morgan Krejci

Complete Results can be found here.

Week of May 16th

This weeks workouts are posted here.

Monday: PRACTICE IS MANDATORY! You can choose to practice at 3:00 or 5:00.
If you are running at Districts, you must be at practice. If you are not at practice, or do not have a Dr's note documenting illness then you will not compete at Districts.

If you are not competing at Districts, please turn in your uniform on Monday from 3:00-3:30. Put your uniform jersey in a ziploc bag with the number on the bag and turn into Coach Crawford. Warm ups will be collected as well. There is is no practice for runner who are not competing at districts. We will see you at the banquet on June 1st.

Wednesday: Districts at Ravenna High School
Dismissal at 12:50
Bus departs at 1:30

Meet Entries are here (they will change if someone skips practice)
Field Events @ 3:30 (Girls discus, LG)
Running Events @ 4:00 (TOP 8 times to finals on Friday)
100 Hurdles
100
4 x 800 (Top 4 to Regionals)
4x200
4x100
400
300 Hurdles
800
200
4x400

Directions:
Ravenna High School
345 E Main St, Ravenna

Take I-80/Turnpike East to Rt. 44
Take Rt. 44 South.
The track is about 5-6 miles south, on the right side.
Estimated from Brecksville: 45 min/33 miles

OR

Take I-80/Turnpike East
Take exit 187 for OH-14 toward I-480/Cleveland/Streetsboro
Keep left at the fork, follow signs for Streetsboro Kent/OH-14 E and
merge onto OH-14 East
Turn right onto N Chestnut St/Ravenna Painesville Rd
Turn left onto E Main St/Ravenna Warren Rd
The track will be on the right side.
Estimated from Brecksville: 45 min/30 miles


Friday: Districts at Ravenna High School
Dismissal at 12:50
Bus departs at 1:30

**TOP 4 in each event qualify for Regionals.
Field Events @ 3:30 (Girls HJ, SP, PV)
Running Events @ 5:00 with the 100 Hurdles
* There will only be one heat of each event so the meet will go quick!

Complete meet results will be here.


MARK YOUR CALENDAR.....
Spring Sports Award Night will be Wednesday, June 1st.

Lady Bees Finish 2nd at SWC

It was a very exciting day with same great races on Friday night at the SWC Championships. Going into the final event, the Lady Bees were in third place behind Avon Lake. The 4 x 400 team had a huge challenge as they needed to gain 8 points more than Avon Lake in that event. It was the race of the night but the Bees managed to pull off a victory (10 pts) in the 4x400 and Avon Lake finished 6th (1 pt) which gave the Lady Bees enough points to pull off the SWC 2nd place finish. There were several PR's and season's best as the girls showed their strength, perseverance, and focus. SWC event champions included Becki Famurewa in the shot put (meet record, tied school record), 4 x 200 (Waugaman, Prendergast, D'Agositno, Thompson), 4 x 400 (Prendergast, D'Agositno, Thompson, Jacofsky), and the 4 x 800 (M. Beaver, Bajaksouzian, Greenlee, and Jacofsky).

Complete results can be found here.

Lady Bees have great start on day 1 of SWC

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The Lady Bees had a strong start the the SWC Chapmionship tonight at Westlake. Only three events were finals and the girls won two of those events. The 4x800 ran a season's best of 9:35 as they captured first place. The relay included Megan Beaver, Jill Bajaksouzian, Lauren Greenlee and Tabitha Jacofsky. Becki Famurewa also captured a win in the shot put. Her throw of 44' 3.25" broke the meet record and also tied her school record (she set last year). Ashley King also scored in the shot put with a personal best throw of 31" 4.25".

Several athletes advanced onto the running events for Friday. In the 100m Julia D'Agostino and Morgan Krejci both qualified. All three Lady Bees advanced in the 400: Veronica Thompson, Ellen Prendergast, and Allison Labyk. In the 200m Veronica Thompson advanced. The 300m hurdlers all advanced to the finals as well. The hurdlers are Megan Beaver, Erin Beaver, and Jasmine Waugaman.

Day 1 Results can be found here.

Competition continues on Friday with field events at 4:30 and running events at 5:30.

GO BEES!

TIME SCHEDULE FOR FRIDAY REVISED

The time schedule that was previously posted for Friday's SWC Meet has been revised. The running events will begin at 5:30 with the 100 Hurdles.

The revised schedule is can be downloaded here.

SWC Conference Championship Week

It's hard to believe that this track season is wrapping up. This week is the most important week for the team. You really need to have SPF....Strength-Perseverance-Focus.

This weeks workouts will be posted in the locker room since my computer refuses to upload the file. Sorry!

Monday- Team mtg before practice. Hand out medals, discuss goals, this week meets, etc. NO LIFTING!

Tuesday- Normal practice. If you need a pool workout, please let Coach G know.

Wednesday- SWC CHAPMPIONSHIP DAY 1 @ WESTLAKE
Click here for schedule.
Bus leaves at 2:45.
Meet Begins at 4:30. It is stick to the time schedule.
Meet Entries are here.

Directions to Westlake High School
27830 Hilliard Blvd:

Take 77 North to I-480 W toward Toledo
Take exit 7 for Clague Rd toward Westlake/Fairview Park
Turn right onto Clague Rd
Turn left onto Center Ridge Rd
Turn right onto Dover Center Rd
Turn left onto Hilliard Blvd
The high school/track will be on the right.



Thursday- JV SWC @ MIDPARK
Bus leaves at 2:45
Field Events begin at 4:15
Running Events begin at 4:30. Normal dual meet order.
Meet Entries are here.
This is a scored meet....top six score and get ribbons.

Directions to Midpark High School
7000 Paula Drive:

Take 77 North to I-480 W toward Toledo
Take exit 12A for W 150th St toward Brook Park
Turn left onto W 150th St
Continue onto Smith Rd
Turn left to stay on Smith Rd
Turn right onto Paula Dr



Friday- SWC CHAMPIONSHIP @ WESTLAKE
Bus leaves at 2:45.
Field Events begin at 4:30.
Running Events begin with 100 hurdles at 6:30.
Friday Meet Schedule

Girls Win Jackson Twilight Meet

The Lady Bees captured the team championship at the Jackson Twilight Meet on Friday night. Senior Becki Famurewa led the way winning both the shot put and discus. Once again, Becki broke her own school record in the discus with her throw of 147'. Other event winners included Tabitha Jacofsky in the 800 (2:20), Veronica Thompson in the 400m (58.7)and 200m (26.7), and the 4x400 relay of Prendergast, D'Agostino, Jacofsky, and Thompson (4:05.8). Complete meet results can be found here.

Bees Finish Dual Meet Season with a Perfect 5-0 Record

Tonight the Lady Bees competed in their last dual meet of the season. The girls pulled off the victory which gives them a perfect dual meet record for this season.
The Lady Bees just edged out the Eagles 72-61. Event winners included: 4x 800 relay (10:42-Squires,Siwik,Vasic,Beaver), 4x200 relay (1:49.9-Jacofsky, Prendergast, D'Agostino, Thompson), Greenlee in the 1600 (5:29), Thompson in the 400 (59.5), Megan Beaver in the 300 hurdles (50.32), and Famurewa in both the shot put (40' 2") and the discus (146' 4"). Becki's discus throw breaks her own school record by over 3 feet!

The Lady Bees will be back on the track on Friday night at the Jackson Twilight Meet.

Week of May 2nd

This week's workouts can be found here.

Tues: Pool day for anyone who needs it. Please let Coach G know on Monday.

Wednesday: Meet at North Olmsted.
This is our last dual meet. For some people it may be there last meet of the season. If there is an event that you would like to do, please let Coach G know.
Bus @ 2:45
Meet begins @ approx 4:30
Meet Entries
Directions to North Olmsted:
5755 Burns Rd., North Olmsted, OH 44070

Take I-77 North to 480 west to the Great Northern Blvd-Olmsted Falls exit. Take the Olmsted Falls-252 exit to your right. Continue about 1/2 mile to light which is Butternut Ridge. Turn right at Butternut Ridge and continue about 1.5 miles to Burns Rd. At Burns Road turn left.



Friday: Jackson Twilight Meet
Early Dismissal @ 1:50
Bus will LEAVE from stadium @ 2:15.
Field Events @ 4:30 (Girls: LJ, SP, PV)
Running Events: 4:45 3200 (girls)
Running Event Prelims & 4x8: 5:30
Meet Entries

Meet Info

Directions:
Jackson High School
7600 Fulton Dr NWMassillon, OH 44646

Take I-77 South.
Merge onto I-76 E
Slight right onto I-77 S (signs for Canton)
Take exit 118 for OH-241 toward OH-619/Massillon
Turn right onto OH-241 S/Massillon Rd
At the traffic circle, continue straight to stay on OH-241 S/Massillon Rd
Continue to follow OH-241 S
Turn right onto Fulton Dr NW
High School will be on the left
Estimated: 50 min from Brecksville

Tough Competition Turns Out Tough Times

The Lady Bees traveled to Baldwin Wallace College tonight to compete in the Berea Relays. There was some very tough competition and the Bees placed 5th place as a team. Brunswick dominated the meet followed by Medina, North Royalton,Midpark, and then Brecksville-Broadview Hts. Several girls had PR's including Katherine Drumm in the shot put, Morgan Krejci in pole vault, and Tabitha Jacofsky ran a mile PR with her split in Distance Medley. The Distance Medley Relay broke the school record with their time of 12:54.68. The relay was ran by Megan Beaver (800-2:22), Vernoica Thompson (400-58.03), Libby Roether (1200-4:12), and Tabitha Jacofsky (1600-5:18).
Complete meet results can be found here.
Team splits/results and top ten list will be updated on Saturday.

Saturday Practice and Breakfast

There will be an OPTIONAL practice on Saturday April 30th as well as some other activities. You can come to any of the activities....if you can't make it to the practice but can meet up with the team afterwards that is fine. Parents and families are welcome to join!

10:00 practice at the park entrance off of Rt 82. Nice relaxed practice...easy run or bring a bike and you can bike.

11:00 Breakfast at Panera.

12:00 (maybe sooner) Levy Rally at Family Video at the corner of Broadview and Wallings in Broadview Hts.

Lady Bees Add Another WIN!

The Lady Bees Track & Field Team added another victory tonight as they defeated the Olmsted Falls Eagles 91-46. Finally it was a nice night at the track without wind or rain and the weather allowed for some great performances. A few more top 10 performances were added tonight(take a look at the list under "Results" section to the right.) and Veronica Thompson broke the school record in the 200m with her time of 26.1. Event winners included 4x800 (10:14: Squires, Rains, M. Beaver, and Majsturovic), Famurewa in the shot put (44'3".....she missed her school record by .25") and discus (131' 10"), D'Agostino (100m: 12.7), Polisena (HJ: 4'8), Maddox (LJ: 15' 2.25"), Roether (5:54 in the 1600m), Krejci (PV 8') Waugaman (300m hurdles 48.5), Jacofsky (800m 2:19), and Thompson (200m 26.1). Way to go ladies!

The girls will be competing at the Berea Relays on Friday night at Baldwin Wallace College.

Show Your Support!

Parents:
Please consider attending the Levy Rally on Saturday to help show your support of the Brecksville-Broadview Heights School District.
The Levy Rally will take place from 11:00am - 1:00pm at Family Video on the corner of Wallings and Broadview.

Week of April 25th

Click here for this weeks workouts.

Monday: No School- Practice 9:30-11:30 am. There will be a second practice for jumpers which is optional at 3:00.

Tuesday: Practice at 3:00. Distance runners check in, find out what events you are running (do core if you are waiting for Coach G), and then you can go to towpath.

Wednesday: Meet at Olmsted Falls
Bus leaves at 2:45
Meet Entries are here.
Directions:
Olmsted Falls High School: 26939 Bagley Rd, Olmsted Falls
Take the ramp onto I-77 NORTH to I-480 WEST toward Toledo
Take exit 3 for Stearns Rd
Turn left onto Stearns Rd
Turn left onto Bagley Rd

Thursday: Practice is 3:00-5:00. Distance runners pool run 3:00-4:00 @ Rec then come back to track to check in and picnic.
TRACK PICNIC after practice....see flyer here.

Friday: BEREA RELAYS @ Finnie Stadium/Baldwin Wallace College
Early Dismissal @ 12:50
Bus departs @ 1:00
Field Events @ 3:00 (LG, SP are first for girls)
Running Events @ 3:30 (4 x Mile)/ Rest of events begin at 5:45
Meet Entries
Meet Info

DIRECTIONS:
George Finnie Stadium/Baldwin Wallace College
141 E. Bagley Rd. Berea, Ohio

Take I-77 NORTH to I-480 W toward Toledo
Take exit 11 to merge onto I-71 SOUTH
Take exit 235 for Bagley Rd
Turn right onto Bagley Rd
Stadium will be on the right just past Berea High School.

***The Optimist Meet which was on our schedule for Saturday, April 30th has been changed. It has been moved to next Saturday, May 7th. Coaches are still deciding if we will be attending that meet. IF we do attend only a select few athletes will be going.

Week of April 18th

Check here for this week's workouts.

Wednesday: Home meet against Westlake
Meet Entries are here.
Meet in locker room at 3:00 for meet set up.
Begin warm up...whole team jogs together at 3:30!
SENIOR NIGHT: Seniors and their parents will be recognized at 4:30.
The 4 x 800 will begin afterwards.

Friday: NO SCHOOL.
Practice is 9:30-11:00

There were will an optional practice at 3:00 for jumps/hurdles if anyone wants to come. Please let coach know if you plan on coming.

NO MEET THIS WEEKEND! ENJOY THE WEEKEND OFF.

Week of April 11th

Reminder about practice times:
* Meet in locker room at 3:00.
Monday-Thursday practice is 3:00-5:15.
Friday practice is 3:00-5:00.
Meet at the 50 yard line or in the hallway by weight room after practice. No one should be leaving practice early!

This week: Workouts are posted here.

Tuesday: Team mtg at 50 yard line at 3:30.

Wednesday: Dual Meet at Amherst
Bus leaves at 2:45
Meet begins at 4:30
Meet Entries for Amherst

Directions to Amherst:
450 Washington Street Amherst, OH
Take 77 North to I-480 West.
Take the I-80 W/Ohlo Turnpike exit toward I-480 W/Toledo.
Merge onto I-80/Turnpike.
Take exit 140 for State Route 58 toward Amherst/Oberlin.
Turn right at OH-58 N/Leavitt Rd/State Route 58 N.
Turn left at Cleveland Ave.
Turn right at Washington St.

Saturday: Gilmour/Miele Invitational
Bus leaves: 7:15
Meet begins:
9:00 Field Events (Girls Shot put, Long jump, pole vault)
9:30 Prelims, 4 x 800, & 3200(B)
Meet Entries for Gilmour.
Meet Info Sheet for Gilmour.
DIRECTIONS to Gimour:
Gilmour Academy
34001 Cedar Rd,
Gates Mills (Park at Lower School)
Take 77 North to 480 East.
Take I-271 North
Take exit 32 for Brainard Rd/Cedar Rd
Keep left at the fork, follow signs for Brainard Rd/Cedar Rd E
Turn right at Brainard Rd 390 ft
Take the 1st left onto Cedar Rd
34001 Cedar Rd will be on the left

Estimated: 30 min/22 miles from Brecksville

Mark your calendar

SENIOR NIGHT:Wed, April 20th is our last home meet. We will be recognizing our senior track athletes and their parents at 4:30 before the start of the 4 x 800.

TRACK PINIC:
Thurs., April 28th at 5:00 is our track team and family picnic "Out of the Blocks" at the Pavilion. Burgers & hot dogs will be provided. Team members will be asked to provide drinks, sides, desserts and snacks. More info coming soon.
*If any parent would like to volunteer with the picnic please let Mr. Greenlee know. Also, we are in need of a freshman parent to be part of the oranganizing group for this event.

Week of April 4th

Practice is back to regular time....3:00 meet in the locker room.

Click here for this weeks workouts.

Wednesday: Home Meet with Avon Lake. We need parent volunteers please. Also, athletes need to be at the track to help set up at 3:00.
Entries for Avon Lake Meet can be found here.

Saturday: Medina Relays
Meet Entries are posted here.Bus leaves at 7:15 AM

FIELD EVENTS: 9:00 Girls Discus/HJ/ LJ
RUNNING EVENTS:
9:30 4 x Mile
10:30 100 Hurdles
11:00 100

12:00 Sprint Medley (100-100-200-400)
12:30 4 x 800
1:10 100 Hurdles FINAL
1:30 100 FINAL
1:45 Distance Medley (800-400-1200-1600)
2:25 4 x 100
2:50 Shuttle Hurdles
3:30* 3200
4:10* 4 x 400
* The 3200 and 4 x 400 will be moved up if hurdles finish sooner.


DIRECTIONS:
Medina High School
777 E. Union Street
Medina, Ohio 44256

Take I-77 South.
Merge onto I-271 South
Take the exit onto I-71 S
Take exit 218 for OH-18 toward Akron/Medina
Turn right at OH-18 W/Medina Rd
Turn right at Roshon Dr
Take the 2nd left onto Damon Dr
Take the 1st right onto Rolling Meadows Pl
Continue onto E Union St

Download Meet Info sheet here.

Lady Bees win Twinsburg Invitational!

The Lady Bees Track & Field team had finally had their first outdoor meet of the season tonight at Twinsburg. Despite missing part of the team due to Spring Break trips, the girls were able to capture the win. Event winners included Morgan Krejci (pole vault), Ellen Prendergast (400), and the 4x800 relay (Megan Beaver, Jill Bajasouzian, Melissa Rains, and Lauren Greenlee, and Becki Famurewa (shot put & discus). Becki shattered the meet record in the discus with her throw of 138' 6". Great job ladies!

Complete meet results can be found here.

Our team results are here.

Volunteers for CYO

Brecksville is hoting CYO meets on April 17th and May 8th at BBHHS and need to recruit some workers (about 25). If you need service hours for NHS, now is your chance! Another option might be to get paid ($25?) if you donot need volunteer hours. Either way, please consider helping out the CYO program. The duties include working field events (high jump, long jump, standing long jump, shot put and discus, as well as timing and being exchange zone "officials". You will need to be there from noon to approximately 5:30.

If you are interested, please contact Mr. Drumm (keemm@roadrunner.com)

Third times a charm???

Maybe Mother Nature will be nice on Friday and allow us to have our first outdoor meet at Twinsburg! Today's meet with North Royalton had to be cancelled after the 4 x 800 and only a few field events complete as the snow began to fall and the track was buried.

Twinsburg Info:
Click here for meet entries
BUS DEPARTS @ 2:00
Start Time: 4:00 Field/5:00 Running Events

Teams: Hawken, Lake Catholic, Nordonia, Brecksville, Copley, Willoughby South, Hudson, Twinsburg
Points: 10-8-6-4-2-1
Event Awards: Top 3
FIELD EVENTS: 4:00 Girls Shot/HJ/PV; LJ is open pit from 4:00-5:30

RUNNING EVENTS: 5:00 PRELIMS & 4 x 800

6:00 FINALS

Directions: Twinsburg High School 10084 Ravenna Rd.
Take Rt 82 East (9.6 mi)
Turn left at Twin Hills Pkwy
Turn left at Ravenna Rd
Turn left at Joshua Mikarian Rd
High School will be on the left.

Estimated: 12 miles/ 25 minutes

* Admission for Adults- $6, Students $4

* Athletes that are NOT competing may attend if they choose to. They must follow the same transportation rules as those who are competing.

Download Meet Info sheet.

Bees 5k.....June 18th

Start you summer off with the Bees 5K Race! This is a great event that supports the Girls' Track & Field Program. Sign up and take part...it's fun for the whole family! Check out the website for race info and registration.

Week of March 28:

This week is Spring Break so practice will be in the morning (9:45-noon?). Bring lots of warm clothes as the spring weather has not arrived. On meet days, there is NO practice!
Click here for this weeks workouts.

WEDNESDAY- FIRST HOME MEET
We desperately need parent volunteers for the meet on Wed. Please let Coach G know if your parents can help. Field Events start at 3:00 and Running Events start at 3:30. Athletes need to be at the track by 2:00 to help set up.
Click here for meet entries.

FRIDAY @ TWINSBURG:Friday's meet at Twinsburg: Bus leaves at 2:00. More info for Friday's meet will be posted soon.

Brunswick Elite Meet Info

March 26, 2011 Brunswick Elite
Start Time: 10:00 Field/12:30 Running Events

CLICK HERE FOR ENTRIES.
Teams: Brecksville, Brunswick, Magnificat, Medina, Solon, Normandy, Brush, ?
Points: 10-8-6-4-2-1
Event Awards: 1st place medal/shirt, 2-6 ribbons

FIELD EVENTS: 10:00 –GIRLS
4 attempts, no finals
Shot first: Brecksville,Brunswick, Brush, ?
HJ-LG-PV

RUNNING EVENTS: 12:30 (Varsity Girls Followed by V Boys & JV Boys)
4 X 800
100 HURDLES
100
4 X 200
1600
4 X 100
400
300 HURDLES
800
200
3200
4 X 400

Directions:
Brunswick High School
3581 Center Road, Brunswick, OH

Take Brecksville Rd to Rt. 303
Turn right on Rt. 303 (West)
Continue to follow OH-303 W
Brunswick High School will be on the right (9.2 mi )

Estimated: 15 miles/ 30 min.

* Athletes that are NOT competing may attend if they choose to. They must follow the same transportation rules as those who are competing.

Our first outdoor meet is 6 days away!

Our first outdoor meet is this Saturday at Burnswick. More info will be posted on Monday night.

Click here to see what we are doing this week.
We will have a team meeting on Tuesday at 5:15 to discuss the meet.

Be sure to bring extra clothes everyday! It is warm out today but the weather will be changing back to wet and cold.

Becki is Indoor State Champion!

The Lady Bees headed down to the University of Akron on Saturday to compete in the Indoor Track & Field State Championships. This was the first time the Lady Bees have competed in the indoor championship. Senior Becki Famurewa captured 1st place in the shot put with her throw of 40" 5.5". Also getting on the podium was the 4x400 relay (Ellen Prendergrast, Allison Labyk, Jasmine Waugaman, and Veronica Thompson). The relay ran 4:05, finishing in 6th place. Other state meet performances included Katie Brumbaugh in the triple jump (15th place) and the 4 x 800 relay finishing 9th place (9:56). The 4x800 relay included Tabitha Jacofsky, Olivia Cook, Libby Roether, and Lauren Greenlee. Congrats on your great performances!
Click here for complete results.

The Lady Bees kick off the outdoor track season next weekend as they compete at the Brunswick Elite Invite on Saturday, March 26th.

State Indoor Championship Information

3/19/11 State Indoor Championship
@ University of Akron
Div. I Start Time: 3:30 Field/4:00 Running Events

FIELD EVENTS: 3:30
Girls Shot Put- Famurewa
Girls Long Jump followed by girls Triple Jump- Brumbaugh?
RUNNING EVENTS: (Girls Followed by Boys)
4:00 PM: 4x200 Meter Relay Finals
4:30 PM: 60 Meter Hurdles Prelims
4:45 PM: 60 Meter Dash Prelims
5:00 PM: 4x800 Meter Relay Finals (Jacofsky, Roether, Cook, Greenlee)5:30 PM: 60 Meter Hurdles Finals
5:40 PM: 60 Meter Dash Finals
5:50 PM: 1600 Meter Run Finals
6:10 PM: 400 Meter Dash Finals
6:30 PM: 800 Meter Run Finals
6:40 PM: 200 Meter Dash Finals
7:00 PM: 3200 Meter Run Finals
7:30 PM: 4x400 Meter Relay Finals (Prendergrast, Labyk, Waugaman, Thompson)

Directions:
University of Akron /Stiles Field House
384 Carroll St., Akron, OH, 44325
Take 77 South. Follow 76 East/77 South to the Route 8 North/Cuyahoga Falls exit. Take the first exit (Carrol Street/Buchtel). Turn left at the stop light. The second traffic light is the Carrol Street/Spicer Street Intersection. Turn left on Spicer Street. Make a right on Vine Street. Follow Vine Street to its end and make a right on S. Union Street. The Athletics Field House will be on your right. Parking is available in lot 10 directly behind the building.


** Athletes need to be at the meet 90 min before their event.
** Admission: $8 for one session, $12 for both Div II/III and I.
** ¼ spikes are permitted.

Click here for the meet website.

Week of March 14th

Picture Day is Tuesday, March 15th at 5:10

Please click here for this week's plan.

Oberlin Meet Info

For those that are participating in the Oberlin Meet on Sunday, entries and the intinerant can found to the right.

3/13/11 Oberlin Meet
Bus Departs 9:30 AM
Start Time: 10:00AM Field/11:30 Running Events


FIELD EVENTS: 10:00 AM (Boys SP/PV first, Girls second)
(Girls/Boys LJ same time/two pits, TJ after LG)

RUNNING EVENTS: 11:30 AM (Girls Followed by Boys)55m H Prelims
55m Dash Prelims
4x800m Relay (12:30ish ?)
4x200m Relay
55H Finals (Boys first)
55m Finals
1600 Meter Run (2:30ish ?)


Directions: Oberlin College Jesse Philips Physical Education Center
200 Woodland Street
Oberlin , Ohio 44074

Take I-77 N to I-480 W toward Toledo
Continue onto OH-10 W
Continue onto US-20 W
Exit onto OH-511 S toward Oberlin
Turn right at Woodland St
Track is last building on the left.

From Brecksville: Estimated 50 min/ 40 miles

*** Due to this meet being on a Sunday, athletes do NOT have to stay for entire time. Athletes may leave with their parents after they compete. Please remember to sign out with a coach.

First week of outdoor!!

Reminder this is the first week of official outdoor practice. Practices will be 3:15-5:30. We will have a short team meeting on Monday at 3:15 in the LGI Room. We will continue to use the inside locker rooms until March 21st.

Click here to see this weeks schedule.

Indoor Performance List

Click here to look at the performance list for the State Indoor Meet. Remember that top 16 qualify to the State Indoor Meet. However, if you are in the top 25 there is a chance that you still make it in.

Some of these are definately within our reach!

Last week of "Indoor Track"...

This week is the last week of "Indoor Track". Next week is the official start of outdoor!

This week:

Mon: Sprinters- Obstacle course challenge; Distance- easy run
EVERYONE- Team Mtg at 4:30 in LGI Room

Tues: Sprinters- Block starts (5 x 60), jump ropes, lifting/hurdle mob.
Distance- easy run w/ striders, lifting/hurdle mob.

Wed: Workout day.....plans may change slightly if track is not clear of snow

Thurs: recovery day, lifting/hurdle mob.

Click here for this week's plan.


Fri: Meet at HS @ 4:45, Bus leaves @ 5:00. Please click on meet intinerant located to the right ( look under Indoor Track: 3/5 Univ. of Findlay).

Overnight Trip Info

We will have a team meeting on Monday at 4:30 to review details, expectations, etc for our Overnight Trip to Univeristy of Findlay. Please review the handout and we will discuss any questions about the trip on Monday. Click here for the information handout. The Rules & Regulation Forms will be handout out at practice on Thursday.

Tabitha's and Allison's Mom will be organizing the donations for the food so more info on that will be coming soon.

Room List can be found here.

Just a reminder....if you do not have a current physical, permission to treat, or the rules & regulations form turned in you cannot go on the trip.

Practice is moved back to 3:15

Just a reminder that practice will now begin at 3:15. We will still practice until 5:00 but hopefully this will give us a little bit of extra time.

Monday: No School....No Practice. Enjoy your day off!
Tuesday: (High 26/Low 13 with flurries.) Looks like we will be indoors for team plyos and lifting stations. Winter just doesn't want to stay away!
Wednesday: (High 34/low 30 sunny) Workout day for distance and sprinters......we will run outside but probably not on the track.
Thursday: (High 38/Low 34 cloudy) Recovery day outside and lifting stations.

Physicals must be current and you must have your permission for treatment turned in (blue form)....check with a Coach Rohal if you aren't sure.

NEW!!! CLICK HERE TO SEE THE WORKOUT FOR THE WEEK!

Sprinters....

Here are some video clips for you to watch:

Asafa Powell explaining his start.

Slow motion (watch leg extension)

Have you ever heard of Usain Bolt?

Sanya Richards explains start

Hurldes: Olympic Trials

Changes to meet entries

Due to some athletes not attending the meet on Sat, we had to make some changes. Please take a look as some of the relays have been changed. Please talk to Coach G if you have any questions. Thanks for being flexible!

If you did not get a uniform, make sure you get one before the end of practice on Thursday.

Reminder to bring in blue permission to treat form or you will not be able to compete on Sat!

Click here (or look to right under Indoor Track) for the revised list.

6 days until our first meet!!

Ladies, our first meet of the 2011 season is less than a week away! Are you ready? Some of you have been working hard....but some of you have been skipping practice. We need everyone at practice!

Mon: Workout for everyone. Be ready! This is most likely the only day this week that will be descent weather so we are going to take advantage of it.
7:00 Meet the Bees for Spring Sports; Track Parent Mtg afterwards

Tue: 2:30 Coach Crawford passing out uniforms
recovery day for distance; starts/relays for sprinters; lift for ALL!

Wed: team plyo day; hurdlers will work with Coach

Thurs: recovery day/lift

Sat: Indoor Meet at GaREAT
Bus leaves at 7:30 am.
(Look at Meet info located to the right for a print off of this and meet entries)

Start Time 10:00AM (Both Field & Running Events)
Meet website is: http://www.gareat.org/track/meets.html
Event list and time schedule:
1. DMR relay& field events begin at the same time (10:00 am)
LJ, SP, HJ, PV (both B/G at same time, there are 2 pits)
2. 60 Hurdles Prelim (10:30 am) (Boys/Girls)
3. 60 Dash Prelim (Girls/Boys)
4. 4x800m relay (Girls/Boys)
5. 60m H Final (Girls/Boys)
6. 60m D Final (Girls/Boys)
7. 4x200m relay (Girls/Boys)
8. 1600m run (Girls/Boys)
9. 400m (Girls/Boys)
10. 800m (Girls/Boys)
11. 200m (Girls/Boys)
12. 3200m (Girls/Boys)
13. 4x400m relay (Girls/Boys)
* LJ pits will be open for 90 min
Spikes permitted on the track.

Directions:
GaREAT: Geneva area Recreational, Educational, Athletic Trust
1822 South Broadway
Geneva, Ohio 44041

Directions:
Take I-77 North. Take exit 156 to merge onto I-480 E toward Youngstown to I-271 N toward Erie Pa. Take I-90 East (towards Erie, PA for 28 miles) to exit 218/Rt. 534 for Geneva. Turn left onto Rt. 534 (also called S. Broadway). The GaREAT facility is approximately 1 mile north. It will be on the right side of the road...you can't see it from the road but there is a sign for it. If I remember right it is behind a Wendy's/Pizza Hut.
Estimated: 55 miles, 1 hour from Brecksville

We will return to Brecksville one hour after we depart the facility…we have no idea what time that will be….maybe 4:00? Don’t ask what time your event will be….pay attention to the events and think about how long each event takes. We have no way of predicting the time since it is dependent upon number of entries.

Admission: $6 adults, $3 student/kids

OPTIONAL PRACTICE

We will have an optional practice tomorrow, Friday, Feb 4th @ 2:30. Distance runners plan to run outside. Sprinters/hurdlers we will work on some meet prep stuff. With missing two days this week, we are trying to scrunch everything in to make sure we are ready for the meet next weekend.

Week of Jan 29th:

Beginning this week, we will be practicing four days a week; Monday-Thursday.

Mon: workout day!!
Tues: easy/recovery day & lifting
Wed: team plyos & hurdle mobility
Thurs: Sprints- blocks & acceleration workout, hurdler will do some drills
Distance- long run
EVERYONE- lift/core

Sat: 11:00-? decorate for BAB Super Bowl Party @ St. Michae's Party Center on Mill Rd....pizza will be provided.

**Team mtg after practice on Thurs to discuss meet info for next week.
**When school is cancelled practice is cancelled as well.

Week of Jan 24th:

Mon: Practice 3:30-5:00
Tues: Practice 3:30-5:00
Wed: 6:00-8:00 Shoe Night @ Fleet Feet (114 East Aurora Rd, Northfield)
You don't have to stay the whole time, get what you needs, enjoy some pizza, hang out with the team for as long as you want.
Thur: Practice will be "on your own". Coaches will not be there.

Bee Athletic Boosters Scholarship Award

The purpose of the Bee Athletic Boosters is to encourage and support participation in athletic activities in the Brecksville-Broadview Heights School System. The BAB conducts a variety of fund-raising activities, and distribute the funds to enhance and supplement the athletic programs at Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School and Middle School.

Bee Athletic Boosters Scholarship Award Criteria:
We are accepting applications for the third annual Bee Athletic Boosters Scholarship Award. This award will be presented each year to one deserving male and female senior athlete.

To be considered for the scholarship the applicant must fulfill the following minimum requirements...

 Applicant must have participated in at least two school sponsored sports during his or her high school career.

 Applicant must be active in a varsity sport during his or her senior year.

 Applicant must be graduating in the class of 2011.


Applications are available on line at the Bee Athletic Boosters website as well as at the High School Guidance Office. Applications must be filled out completely and submitted to the Guidance Office no later than 3:00 pm on Friday, May 6, 2011.

In general, the applicant should be a senior student athlete who has consistently been an exemplary member of their team(s) and the Brecksville / Broadview Heights community. The applicant shall be a selfless individual who led through example as both a student athlete and a member of our community.

If you have any questions about the scholarship, please contact Ed Greenlee at egreenlee62@gmail.com

Click here to download the application.

UPDATES & CHANGES!

Due to exam week next week, practice time has been changed. Tuesday (optional) & Thursday we will practice 1:30-3:30. If you need a ride back to schoo, ask a teammate!

Wed., Jan 26th will be Shoe Night at Fleet Feet from 6:00-8:00. Come hang out with your teammates, get some new shoes (you get a discount), and enjoy some pizza!

Sat., Feb 5th the Girl's track team is decorating for the Athletic Booster's Super Bowl Party. Tentative time is 10:00-12:00 at St. Michael's Party Center on Mills Rd. Talk to Lauren Greenlee for details.

Indoor Track Practices

Indoor track has kicked off and many girls are participating. Practices are Mon/Tues/Thurs from 3:30-5:00. Distance runners, make sure you sign up for running2win.com and ask to join our team "LadyBees". If you need help, let me know.

We are planning for a shoe night at Fleet Feet and also a lifting clinic for the team. Also in the works is a team night for dinner and a girls' basketball game. More info will be coming soon!

Have a great weekend and we will see you on Monday!

Girls' Track Meeting

There will be a meeting for any athlete interested in participating in track on Tuesday, January 4th. We will meet at 3:30 (room TBA) and will have a short practice afterwards until 5:00.

Please contact Coach Gruskiewicz if you have any questions.
tagruski@yahoo.com
(440)823-3397