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WHEN: Sunday, August 8, 2010 at 2:00 - 8:00PM

WHERE: Little Hall Park, Gainesville, GA

PROGRAM: Club Picnic and Track & Youth Recognition Event

Lanier Running Club BBQ and

Junior Olympic Team Youth Recognition Event

SUNDAY AUGUST 8, 2010

Date: Sunday, August 8, 2010

Time: 2:00 to 7:00 PM; BBQ and Recognition Ceremony at 5:00 PM.

See agenda below.

Invited: All Lanier Running Club Members, Youth Team Members and their Families

Location: Little Hall Park (on GA 53/Dawsonville Highway)

Gainesville, GA 30506

Directions: 5.5 Miles Southwest of Johnny’s Pizza on GA Route 53

Group Picnic Pavilion is first right after stopping at gate.

$4.00 charge per vehicle (regardless of headcount)

Come by boat if you like (docks and sheltered cove to anchor near pavilion).

Agenda: 2:00 PM Afternoon Recreation at Lake Lanier. Arrive When You Can!

The coaches will be there to supervise from 2:00 to 5:00.

5:00 PM BBQ Served. (Please RSVP--see below)

Club will provide burgers, dogs, chicken tenders, condiments and beverages.

Please bring a side dish or dessert to share

6:00 PM Recognition - 2010 USATF Jr. Olympic Track & Field Competitors

7:00 PM Adjourn

RSVP: Please RSVP so the BBQ Committee can plan ahead.

RSVP To: Mike and Shari 770-536-7220 or mikeat4833ssd@charter.net

LRC Runners Excell at the USATF Junior Olympics Region Championships July 8-11, 2010 in Greensboro, NC.

Of the nine members of the Lanier Track Club who traveled north for the Region 3 meet, four captured gold medals, claiming seven different events, while five competitors qualified for the Junior Olympics national meet -- which will take place July 27 through Aug. 1 in Sacramento, Calif.

Paul Malquist, Ty McCormack and Erika Rucker each won two gold medals in Greensboro, North Carolina, Kiara Woods also took home a victory. Fellow Lanier representatives Kenny Slavik and Sara Hayes also performed well, with Slavik finishing with a second and fourth in different events, and Hayes taking third in the pentathlon.

Malquist, McCormack, Rucker, Woods and Slavik also qualified for the national meet, as compared with just two athletes (McCormack and Rucker) advancing from the same event last year.

“It was just an incredible weekend,” Lanier Running Club coach Charlie Patterson said. “To win seven golds is phenomenal.”

Phenomenal seemed to be the catchword of the weekend for several Lanier athletes, including Malquist, who torched the competition in two events. Malquist set a personal best in the pole vault, clearing 17-feet to better the state record he set at this year’s Georgia Olympics by four inches. Meanwhile, in his first-ever decathlon, he also finished first.

McCormack, meanwhile, also snared gold medals in the steeplechase and 5,000 meters. The Clemson-bound McCormack finished the steeplechase in 6:32.56, edging out teammate Slavik, who finished second in 6:36.34. McCormack also crossed the finish line first in the 5,000 at 15:32.76, while Slavik was fourth in 15:36.

Rucker Claimed gold in the 800 and 400 meters. Rucker’s 800 victory came after only her third competitive attempt at the distance, clinching first in 2:18.31. She also won the 400 in 54.41.

Woods earned a gold medal in the 3,000 meters, crossing the finish line in 10:44.92.

Hayes -- Lanier’s youngest competitor in Greensboro -- also put in a stellar performance this weekend, racking up 2,572 points in the pentathlon. The rising high school freshman blitzed her way to a personal best and race-winning time of 2:29 in the 800 meters, a performance that pushed her from fourth to third place in the last event of the competition. And while she just missed out a national berth -- in combined events, only the top two finishers qualify, as opposed to the top three finishers in other competitions.

Georgia Junior Olympic T&F Championship Results

Greetings:

Our athletes, coaches, parents and fans withstood some challenging conditions which included heat, humidity and thunderstorms at the Georgia Junior Olympic T&F Championship this weekend. We are very proud of the way our athletes competed. The Lanier Running Club had 19 athletes from Hall County compete and in spite of conditions turned in some outstanding performances with 9 athletes advancing in 19 events to the Region Championships July 8-11, 2010 in Greensboro, NC. Most of the athletes had big personal bests in their events.

Erika Rucker repeated as a State Champion in 400 meter dash, this time in the Young Women's Division with a personal best of 54.27 seconds. This ranks Erika #2 in the State this year for the 400 meters among high school girls. Kiara McCue- Woods finished as a State Champion in the Young Womens 3000 meter run with a time of 10:44.60.

Silver Medalists were RaJeanna Jarrett, Young Women's triple jump (11.02 meters); Erika Rucker, Young Womens 800 meters (2:22.28); Kenny Slavik, Young Men's 5000 meter run(16:37.51); Ansley Lawson, Young Womens 3000 meter run(11:28.40) and Sara Hayes, Youth Girls pole vault(6'-6.75")

Bronze Medalist were RaJeanna Jarrett, Young Womens long jump (17'-10"); Emmanuel Ibarra, Young Mens 1500 meter run(4:18.64) and Sara Hayes, Youth Girls pentathlon(2271 points)

Sara Hayes, Gainesville, was the work horse for the Club. Sara advanced to the Region 3 Championships in 4 of her 5 events; 3rd in the pentathlon which is 5 events, 2nd in pole vault, 4th in 1500 meter run; 5th in 3000 meter run and 16th in the long jump right after finishing the 3000 meter run.

All our athletes represented our Club and Hall well.

Thanks for all of your support,

Coach Charlie

Lanier Running Club Jr Olympics 2010 Results By Divisions

6/20/2010 GA Assc GA Assc GA Assc GA Assc

Sex DIV USATF Number Last Name First Name Birth Date EVENTS Thursday 6/17/2010 Friday 6/18/2010 Saturday 6/19/2010 Sunday 6/20/2010

F Young Women 2011914045 Davis Sallie 7/10/1992 800m DNS

4x100m "Scratch" Scratch

F Young Women 2011978545 Jarrett RaJeanna 6/3/1993 Long J 17'10" 3rd

Triple J 11.02 m 2nd

4x100m "Scratch" Scratch

F Young Women 2011976945 Lawson Ansley 7/27/1992 1500m 5:18.04 5th

3000m 11:28.40 2nd

F Young Women 2012211045 McCue-Woods Kiara 8/31/1992 3000m 10:44.60 1st

F Young Women 2012212845 Randolph Katherine 12/1/1993 100m 13.06 18th

Long J 14'07.75" 16th

200m 27.58 24th

4x100m "Scratch" Scratch

F Young Women 2011124645 Rucker Erika 9/29/1993 400m 55.69 1st 54.27 1st

800m 2:22.28 2nd

4x100m "Scratch" Scratch

M Young Men 2011916545 Ibarra Emannuel 2/23/1993 800m 2:01.20 7th

1500m 4:18.64 3rd

M Young Men 2011153545 Malquist Paul 9/10/1991 Decathalon Bye Bye

Pole Vault Bye

M Young Men 2011915745 McCormack Raymond 9/17/1992 5000m Bye

2k Steeple Bye

M Young Men 2011918145 Sanchez Diego 8/10/1993 800m

1500m DNS

5000m 18:37.86 6th

M Young Men 2011917345 Slavik Kenneth 5/4/1993 5000m 16:37.51 2nd

2k Steeple Bye

1500m 4:22.66 5th

Highlighted Names Advance to Region 3 Championships

6/20/2010 GA Assc GA Assc GA Assc GA Assc

Sex DIV USATF Number Last Name First Name Birth Date EVENTS Thursday 6/17/2010 Friday 6/18/2010 Saturday 6/19/2010 Sunday 6/20/2010

M Intermediate Boys 2010293045 Armeni Joseph 8/20/1995 1500m 5:18.13 18th

800m 2:37.10 23rd

3000m

M Intermediate Boys 2012574145 Johnson Shiquan 4/20/1995 110m hurdles DNS

100m 12.95 24th

400m hurdles Scratch

M Intermediate Boys 2011919945 Slavik James 12/9/1995 3000m 11:44.67 15th

1500m 5:14.06 17th

800m Scratch

F Intermediate Girls 2010294845 Bennett Shelby 9/7/1995 1500m 6:25.63 20th

3000m 14:12.72 11th

F Intermediate Girls 2012573345 Buffington Casmia 2/6/1995 HJ DNS

100m DNS

F Intermediate Girls 2011922345 Mullinax Tori 10/25/1994 1500m 5:34.56 13th

800m 2:36.03

F Intermediate Girls 2011923145 Williams Paige 7/24/1995 3000m 13:43.84 10th

1500m DNS

F Youth Girls 2010298945 Hayes Sara 3/8/1996 pentahalon 2271 pts 3rd

Penthalon 332 100m hurdles 19.65 8th 332 1500m 5:16.58 4th

700.00 Shot put 24'-7.75" 5th 368 3000m 11:56.38 5th

1234.00 high jump 4'-07.75" 1st 534 Long Jump 13'-2'' 16th

1660.00 Long Jump 14'-8.75" 3rd 426 Pole Vault 6'-06.75 2nd

2271.00 800m 2:36.71 2nd 611

M Youth Boys 2010295545 Champagne Trevor 2/6/1996 100m hurdles 19.90 8th 19.60 7th

1500m

Long Jump

M Youth Boys 2010297145 Doster Reid 6/5/1996 800m 3:06.54 35th

M Youth Boys 2010302945 Olmstead Christopher 5/23/1996 1500m DNS

3000m DNS

M Youth Boys 2010305245 Woodward Marcquel 7/9/1996 1500m DNS

800m 2:19.58 12th

400m 56:02 9th

Highlighted Names Advance to Region 3 Championships

STATE HIGH SCHOOL TRACK & FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS

Erika Rucker wins Georgia State Class AAA 400 meter championship with a time of 55:53.

Rucker 400 video.

Kiara Woods places fourth in the 1600 meter with a time of 5:16 and third in the 3200 meter run with a time of 11:32 at the Georgia Class AAA State Championships.

Girls 2010 State Track & Field Championship Results

Ty McCormack wins the Georgia State Class AAA 1600 meter Championship with a time of 4:19 and the 3200 meter Championship with a time of 9:08.

Paul Malquist wins the Georgia State Class AAA Pole Vault Championship with an all time all-class record of 16' 8".

Emmanuel Ibarra places 4th in the AAA 800 meter run at the Georgia Class AAA State Championships.

Ibarra 800 video.

Boys 2010 State Track & Field Championship Results

2010 chickEKIDEN 30K Relay

Spring Chicken Festival 5K

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2010 chickEKIDEN 30K Relay Results

2010 Spring Chicken Festival 5K Results

Thanks to our volunteers for making the races successful despite the severe weather!!

2010 chickEkiden 30K and Spring Chicken Festival 5K Volunteers

Nancy Dykes, Dave Dykes, Frank Moser, Kelly McCormack, Laura Slavik, Kenny Slavik, Charlie Patterson, Pauline Atem, Rafael Fernandez, Kathy Mellette, Brooke Copeland, Matt Bain, Cody Barger, Ansley Lawson, Kathy Bennett, Evie Bennett, Shelby Bennett, Emily Tyson, Judy Hulsey, Stephany McMorrow, Jim Neukum, Pam Neukum, Jonathan Rucker, Randy Kirkendall, Police Officers, Wes Wessely, Art DaCosta, Shari Lunsford, Bob Sievert, Nath Morris, Marge Olmstead, Verna Long, Raymond Kuglar, Elaine Halcome

2010 USATF Junior Olympics for Ages 18 and under

Track & Field

The Lanier Running Club (LRC) is an approved USA Track & Field (USATF) competitive club that provides coaching and training for anyone ages 8-18 who is interested in competing for LRC in the USATF Junior Olympic Track & Field and Cross Country Championships. The Junior Olympics provide an excellent opportunity for runners to compete after their regular school season with other area athletes in their 2-year age group Divisions.

The Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships are patterned after the Olympic Games. Beginning with the Georgia Association Championships, LRC athletes have the opportunity to advance to the Regional and National Track & Field Championships. Individuals who place in the top 3 of their individual event their age Division at the Georgia Association Championships advance to the Region III Championships and the Top 3 at Region advance to the National Championships.

Last year, 17 LRC Athletes competed in the Georgia Association Track & Field Championships, with 7 athletes advancing to Region Championships and 2 athletes advancing to National Championships and earning medals in the Young Mens steeplechase (5^th) and Intermediate Girls 400 meters (6^th).

2010 USATF Junior Olympic T&F Championship Dates and Locations

Georgia Association Area B Qualifying Meet: Saturday, June 5, 2010, Monroe Area High School

Georgia Association Championships: June 17-20, 2010, Westlake High School

Region III Championships: July 8-11, 2010 Durham, NC, Duke University

National Championships: July 27-Aug. 1, 2010, Sacramento City College, Sacramento, CA

Divisions

Athletes compete in 2-year age group Divisions according to gender:

Bantam (8-10) born in 2000+

Midget (11-12) Born in 1998, 1999

Youth (13-14) Born in 1996, 1997

Intermediate (15-16) Born in 1994, 1995

Young Men and Women (17-18) Born in 1992, 1993

Athletes must be members of the Lanier Running Club ($10/yr) and USATF ($20/yr). The total Registration Fees for the Georgia Association and Region Championships are $35. Club uniforms ($50) are required and warm-up jackets ($45) and pants ($25) are optional.

For further information, visit the Lanier Running Club website at www.lanierruningclub.org click on the Youth Program tab. You may also email Coach Charlie Patterson at cwpatter42@bellsouth.net or call at 770-833-6047.

The LANIER RUNNING CLUB Presents The

2010 All Comers Track Series

Thursday June 3, 10, 17, 24 and a Championship Meet on July 1, 2010

All Comers: These are low-key meets for all abilities and ages to enjoy during the summer months. The meets will go on rain or shine.

Site: Gainesville High School Track, 830 Century Place, Gainesville, GA 30501. Starting time is 6:30pm. Registration opens at 6:00pm.

Cost: $1.00 for Youth/Student Athletes: $2.00 for Adult Athletes.

Registration: No Pre-registration. Sign up at each meet beginning at 6:00pm.

Awards: Medals will be given to event winners at the Championship Meet on July 1, 2010. Maximum 2 medals per participant.

Web: www.lanierrunningclub.org. Please verify updated meet information prior to each meet.

Contact: Wes Wessely (wwessely@bellsouth.net), Art DaCosta (daco5029@bellsouth.net) or Richard Ludwig (godawgsrgl@bellsouth.net)

Volunteers: Many volunteers are needed for an event of this type. If you would like to volunteer please e-mail one of the above contacts. Spectators and participants will be asked to help out if needed.

Track Events:

6:30pm Long Jump

6:30pm 100 Meter Hurdles—Women

6:35pm 110 Meter Hurdles—Men

6:40pm Parent/Child Coach/Athlete Relays. Each individual runs a 400 meter lap

6:50pm 50 Meter Dash (10 and under)

6:50pm 100 Meter Dash

7:00pm 1600 Meter Run (6/3, 6/17, 7/1) 1500 Meter Run (6/10, 6/24)

7:15pm 200 Meter Dash

7:20pm 800 Meter Run

7:30pm 400 Meter Dash

7:40pm 3200 Meter Run (6/3, 6/17, 7/1) 3000 Meter Run (6/10, 6/24)

Sunday Morning Group Runs

Meet at 7:30am at Riverside Track.

All ages and abilities are welcome. You can make the runs as long or as short as you desire; it’s just more fun running with others.

For more information: Contact either Shari Lunsford - shariluns@att.net or Natalie Kean - nataliekean@gmail.com.

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