December 1, 2009
Practices for Indoor Track began today. The Mustangs Track Club practices at the Petit Center in Milwaukee where Olympic speedskaters train. It is cold in there!
Indoor track is a bit different than outdoor with the length of the races. Once around the track is 200 meters versus 400 meters in outdoor. The shortest sprint is 55 meters, replacing the 100 meter dash for outdoor meets.
Jayne will be running the 55 meter and 200 meter dashes. Since the team is much smaller in the winter, Jayne will not be running relays because there are not three other girls her age to form a relay team. The first indoor meet is Saturday, December 19th!
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Sunday, August 9, 2009
2009 National Junior Olympics
August 7, 2009
Drake University
Des Moines, Iowa
Youth Girls - 4 x 100 Meter Relay to the Starting Line
Preparing for the First Leg
Checking the Starting Blocks
With the temperature in the high 90s and a crowd of 10,000 people, Jayne and her 4 x 100 meter relay team ran their fastest time this season, with a 51.15 second finish in the semi-finals. Their time earned a 19th place finish, which is amazing to know that these 13 and 14 year old girls are in the top twenty 4 x 100 relay teams in the nation. There were nearly 60 relay teams in this age group competing at the National Junior Olympics, and all teams had to qualify in two prior meets to qualify for Des Moines.
Jayne ran the first leg of the relay in Lane 4. Click here for the video.
Thank you to everyone for their support and encouragement. It meant a lot to Jayne, Mark, and me. The Indoor Track Season begins after Thanksgiving, and we will start posting this winter.
Sunday, July 19, 2009
AAU National Qualifier
July 18, 2009
Hammond, Indiana
Along with teammates, Jaia, Toney, and Amber, Jayne qualified for the National Junior Olympics in their 4 x 100 Meter Relay with a 3rd place finish. We will be traveling to Des Moines for the 4 x 100 semi-finals on August 7th. If the relay team qualifies that Friday, the finals will be held the next day.
Jayne qualified for the 100 Meter Dash earlier in the day and then placed 6th overall. She placed 7th in the 200 Meter Dash. The runners' times were much faster at this meet compared to Omaha. Jayne actually ran against the National champion in both races, and that young lady from Chicago was fast!
I forgot to bring the camera/video recorder to Indiana with us, but other parents took photos. If I am able to obtain some, I will post them later.
Hammond, Indiana
Along with teammates, Jaia, Toney, and Amber, Jayne qualified for the National Junior Olympics in their 4 x 100 Meter Relay with a 3rd place finish. We will be traveling to Des Moines for the 4 x 100 semi-finals on August 7th. If the relay team qualifies that Friday, the finals will be held the next day.
Jayne qualified for the 100 Meter Dash earlier in the day and then placed 6th overall. She placed 7th in the 200 Meter Dash. The runners' times were much faster at this meet compared to Omaha. Jayne actually ran against the National champion in both races, and that young lady from Chicago was fast!
I forgot to bring the camera/video recorder to Indiana with us, but other parents took photos. If I am able to obtain some, I will post them later.
Sunday, July 12, 2009
USATF Regional Junior Olympics - Finals
July 12, 2009
Omaha, Nebraska
Jayne with Mustang Teammates Justin and Brandon
USATF Regionals - 100 Meter Dash Finals - 4th Place
USATF Regionals - 200 Meter Dash Finals - 6th PlaceClick here to view the 100 Meter Dash Finals. This race was run from right to left, and Jayne is in Lane 3 and finished 4th.
Today, Jayne ran in the finals for both the 100 and 200 meter dashes. She placed 4th in the 100 and 6th in the 200 - competing against 13 and 14 year old girls from six states. The top six finishers received medals, and the top three runners advanced to Nationals. Although Jayne did not qualify for Nationals (this time), it was very fun to see her on the podium in front of such a large crowd to receive both medals.
We will be leaving for Indiana for the AAU Regionals on Friday. Jayne competes in the 100, 200, and 4 x 100 relay on Saturday.
Today, Jayne ran in the finals for both the 100 and 200 meter dashes. She placed 4th in the 100 and 6th in the 200 - competing against 13 and 14 year old girls from six states. The top six finishers received medals, and the top three runners advanced to Nationals. Although Jayne did not qualify for Nationals (this time), it was very fun to see her on the podium in front of such a large crowd to receive both medals.
We will be leaving for Indiana for the AAU Regionals on Friday. Jayne competes in the 100, 200, and 4 x 100 relay on Saturday.
Saturday, July 11, 2009
USATF Regional Junior Olympics
July 11, 2009
Omaha, Nebraska
USATF Regionals - 200 Meter Dash - 1st Place in Heat 2Click here for video of the 100 Meter Dash Semi-Finals. Jayne is in Lane 1 and places 4th.
Sixteen members of the Milwaukee Mustangs Track Club traveled to Omaha, Nebraska yesterday for the U.S. Track and Field Regional Junior Olympics. Athletes from Nebraska, South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin will compete this weekend. Each athlete that placed in the top six of their events in their home state's qualifying meet are eligible.
Today, Jayne ran preliminary heats in both the 100 and 200 meter dashes. She qualified in both events and will run in the finals tomorrow. Jayne was 2nd in her 100 meter dash heat, with a 4th place overall, and in the 200 meter, she won her heat and placed 6th overall.
Unfortunately, a member of her 4 x 100 relay team was unable to travel, so the girls were not able to participate in the relay. This would have been a great race as the Mustangs relay team was seeded first for this event. It would have been safe to say that they would have qualified for Nationals. The relay team will get their chance next weekend in Indiana.
Today, Jayne ran preliminary heats in both the 100 and 200 meter dashes. She qualified in both events and will run in the finals tomorrow. Jayne was 2nd in her 100 meter dash heat, with a 4th place overall, and in the 200 meter, she won her heat and placed 6th overall.
Unfortunately, a member of her 4 x 100 relay team was unable to travel, so the girls were not able to participate in the relay. This would have been a great race as the Mustangs relay team was seeded first for this event. It would have been safe to say that they would have qualified for Nationals. The relay team will get their chance next weekend in Indiana.
Monday, June 29, 2009
AAU Wisconsin District Qualifier
June 28, 2009 - Waukesha North High School - Waukesha, Wisconsin
Today was a very important meet for Jayne and Milwaukee Mustangs Track Club. Our club hosted the event, which was very successful for Jayne and her teammates. Jayne worked on the starting blocks and her relay hand offs over the past week in practice.
Results:
2nd Place - 100 Meter Dash
2nd Pace - 200 Meter Dash
2nd Place - 4 x 100 Meter Relay
Click here to view the preliminary 100 Meter dash. Jayne is in the third lane, blue uniform.
Click here to view the 100 Meter dash finals. Jayne is in lane 3. She did beat the two young ladies in the red uniforms. You will see how close a race this one was.
We were very happy to see even better results this week than last week. Jayne will be going to AAU Regionals to be held in Hammond, Indiana on July 18th and 19th. The top qualifiers at Regionals will go on to Nationals at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa the week of August 3rd. Her Mustang coaches expect her to be there!
Today was a very important meet for Jayne and Milwaukee Mustangs Track Club. Our club hosted the event, which was very successful for Jayne and her teammates. Jayne worked on the starting blocks and her relay hand offs over the past week in practice.
Results:
2nd Place - 100 Meter Dash
2nd Pace - 200 Meter Dash
2nd Place - 4 x 100 Meter Relay
Click here to view the preliminary 100 Meter dash. Jayne is in the third lane, blue uniform.
Click here to view the 100 Meter dash finals. Jayne is in lane 3. She did beat the two young ladies in the red uniforms. You will see how close a race this one was.
We were very happy to see even better results this week than last week. Jayne will be going to AAU Regionals to be held in Hammond, Indiana on July 18th and 19th. The top qualifiers at Regionals will go on to Nationals at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa the week of August 3rd. Her Mustang coaches expect her to be there!
Saturday, June 20, 2009
USATF Junior Olympics District Qualifier
June 20, 2009
Carroll University
Waukesha, Wisconsin
Carroll University
Waukesha, Wisconsin
Click here to view a video of the 100 Meter Finals. Jayne is in a blue uniform, fifth lane.
This is the first competitive track meet Jayne participated in since joining the Milwaukee Mustangs Track Club. We were all very nervous because we knew that Jayne would have competition for the first time and be running against 13 and 14-year old girls mainly from Wisconsin, but also from Illinois, Iowa, and Minnesota.
Results:
5th Place - 100 Meter Dash among 51 entrants
3rd Place - 200 Meter Dash with 62 entrants
1st Place - 4 x 100 Meter Relay
Jayne qualified in all three events and progresses to the Junior Olympics Regionals occurring July 11th and 12th in Omaha, Nebraska. The amazing thing to note is that she was the only entrant in the dashes that did not use starting blocks, because she hadn't learned the skill yet. It did cost her some time, but she did an amazing job. Her coaches said this will be the last time she runs without the blocks. Head Coach Ray Hale said, "Jayne is the real deal."
The top three qualifiers in Omaha will move on to Junior Olympics Nationals in Greensboro, North Carolina beginning July 29th. The Omaha regionals consist of teams from six states, so it will be very tough to qualify this year.
Monday, June 8, 2009
The Milwaukee Mustangs
Jayne became a member of the Milwaukee Mustangs Track Club, an elite group of athletes, which boasts the top three female sprinters in Wisconsin High Schools as their members. There are about 75 team members from the ages of 6 - 18. All ages warm up together for practices and then move on to their age groups. The club has a family atmosphere, and all of the athletes and parents we have met so far have been absolutely wonderful.
The Milwaukee Mustangs will help Jayne to develop her gift of speed and improve her form and technique. The coaches see a lot of potential with Jayne. The club competes in two different track and field organizations. The first is the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU), and the second is the United States of America Track & Field (USATF). Each group has their own district meets, regional meets, and national meets. Jayne will be running in events for both organizations.
Click for a link to The Milwaukee Mustangs Track Club website.
The Milwaukee Mustangs will help Jayne to develop her gift of speed and improve her form and technique. The coaches see a lot of potential with Jayne. The club competes in two different track and field organizations. The first is the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU), and the second is the United States of America Track & Field (USATF). Each group has their own district meets, regional meets, and national meets. Jayne will be running in events for both organizations.
Click for a link to The Milwaukee Mustangs Track Club website.
Saturday, May 30, 2009
7th Grade Track Season
Butler 7th Grade Invitational
Waukesha North High School
Jayne with Coaches McCutcheon and Thomas
after breaking the 15-year old 100 Meter Dash record
Jayne completed a very successful first track season this year at Kennedy Middle School. She won every 100 meter and 200 meter dash she entered. Nearly all relays, which included the 4 x 100, 4 x 200, and 4 x 400, were first place finishes.
There were a couple of highlights that occurred during her first season. In May, the Butler 7th Grade Invitational was held at Waukesha North High School, with 16 area schools competing. Jayne broke a 15-year old record in the 100 meter dash in the preliminaries and then, officially, broke the record in the finals. She came home with two gold medals and a bronze, when her 4 x 200 relay team took first place, and the 4 x 400 placed third.
Conference was held at Homestead High School in Mequon the end of May, with athletes from schools in our area. Jayne was one of three 7th graders chosen to participate, as the best runners from 7th and 8th grade are chosen to compete. She participated in three sprint relays and sprint medley relays, where two boys and two girls made up the relay teams. Her relay team earned gold medals in the 400 and 800 meter relays, and a bronze in the sprint medley relay.
There were a couple of highlights that occurred during her first season. In May, the Butler 7th Grade Invitational was held at Waukesha North High School, with 16 area schools competing. Jayne broke a 15-year old record in the 100 meter dash in the preliminaries and then, officially, broke the record in the finals. She came home with two gold medals and a bronze, when her 4 x 200 relay team took first place, and the 4 x 400 placed third.
Conference was held at Homestead High School in Mequon the end of May, with athletes from schools in our area. Jayne was one of three 7th graders chosen to participate, as the best runners from 7th and 8th grade are chosen to compete. She participated in three sprint relays and sprint medley relays, where two boys and two girls made up the relay teams. Her relay team earned gold medals in the 400 and 800 meter relays, and a bronze in the sprint medley relay.
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