New Records

In preparation for the 2013 season, we have put together two new sets of records for the boy's track team (click on either item to view it):

7th grade records dating back to 2006 when Coach Landry started

Top 10 of the 2010s (many of these were set last season)

Enjoy! I bet some of these will fall in 2013 :)

Start of 2012 Season

Its hard to believe but the start of the season is almost here. Please meet at the cafe on Tuesday for the start of practice. We will fill out some paperwork and then move to the track. The plan for the day is to go through the warm up routine, complete a brief sprinters workout, try some of the field events, and then go through the cool down routine. Please arrange to be picked up from the track by 4:30pm.

The Season is Almost Here

Welcome to the Sparta Middle School Boy's Track and Field Team blog. More information will be posted as the season arrives, but here's some preseason info. Coach Cnossen and I are looking forward to a great season.

• Those interested in throwing shot-put: Coach Noom (our throwing coach) is currently working with track athletes Mon - Thu. at the high school starting at 2:45. He has put together a weightlifting and conditioning program from throwers and is providing the opportunity for athletes to get into throwing shape prior to the start of the season. Feel free to come up and join him.

• Sprinters: The above conditioning program would be a great thing for you to get into if you are looking to get started. Feel free to join the throwers even if you have no intention of throwing. Additionally, contact Coach Landry if you are interested in setting up a preseason sprinters workout to help get you ready for the upcoming season.

• Mid-distance & distance runners: It is never to early to begin running and preparing for the season. I highly encourage you to start running and logging some mileage before we officially start meeting on Mar. 20. You can either join Coach Thocher's running club, or contact Coach Landry and he will put together a preseason plan for you. Additionally, I will be here several days a week after school running so you are welcome to join me. Contact me for more info.

Thanks everyone. We are looking forward to a great season.

Coach Landry

Practice Cancelled Monday, April 4 & Scrimmage Thursday, April 7

Practice is cancelled for Monday as coach needs to bring his daughter to the doctor. High school practice should still be going on - if they aren't at the track then they'll be up at the high school. You are welcome to join them if you wish. Coach Landry will be at the track on Wednesday to make up for missing Monday. Also, pole vaulters - Coach Smith, a great pole vault coach, will be at practice on Wednesday so this would be a great date to attend.

Scrimmage at Kent City on Thursday, April 7 10:00am:
All shotputters & long jumpers are invited to attend a scrimmage at Kent City on Thursday, as well as select runners. This is a high school scrimmage so our runners will be running against high schoolers from Sparta, Kent City, & Cedar Springs. Due to the nature of this event - only athletes from last season who have been approved by Coach Landry can compete in the running events. However, all shotputters & long jumpers are welcome to compete. This is a great opportunity to get some measured attempts in the two field events. If you are interested in attending, please contact Coach Landry asap so rides can be arranged. matt.landry@staff.spartaschools.org

Welcome to the Sparta Middle School Track & Field Team's Blog

Welcome parents and athletes. Our intentions are to use this blog to help communicate news regarding the team in a digital format. We will use this to post updates on schedules (especially during spring break), post pictures & videos, and other things. If you have any question, please feel free to send them to either coach.

Have a good day.