Monday, January 30, 2023

The Grinder Week #4

 Congratulations to Tyler Hunter and Ryker Bement. They earned their "I Conquered The Grinder" t-shirts today with times of 8:53 and 8:57, respectively.

UHSTCA Indoor Championships Information

 This Friday and Saturday we will be competing at the 2023 UHSTCA Indoor Championships to be held at the Kearns Olympic Ice Oval (5662 Cougar Ln, Kearns, UT 84118 - across the street from Kearns High School). Athletes must arrange their own transportation to and from the meet.

Registration and meet instructions are loacted on runnercard.com
1. The cost to enter the meet is $4 per athlete per event if paid online.
    Registration will close at Midnight on Wed. February 1.

Spectators will be charged $5 per students/adults. Children under the age of 12 are free.

 2. Payment must be made for all athletes entered. Athletes will receive a wrist band which is their pass for the meet and events. Athletes will need the band to check in to each event.

3. All athletes in running events must report to the Clerking Area (bullpen) at first call. Athletes will be scratched from the event on Final call and heat and lane assignments will be made at that time. Distance Events will be pre-seeded and athletes will need to check in to receive a sticker.

4. The first running event will start at 4:00 pm. Events will follow the order listed. There will be no time schedule. Approximate start times are listed for your reference. Athletes must pay close attention to the calls as they are made.

5. Field events will start as soon as the one before it completes. Long jump (2 pits) and pole vault will be held at the ice oval on Friday evening.

6. Due to the high number of competitors, minimum marks will be used in the long jump Athletes who do not equal or better the mark will have their third attempt measured.

7. Medals will be awarded the top three finishers in individual events and the top relay team.

8. Six places will be scored for team competition.

9. Spikes (3/16" pyramid) are allowed. Spikes can only be used on the track. There will be a $50 fine for any athlete found wearing their spikes in areas off the track.

10. Warm-up is allowed on the track, as long as it doesn’t interfere with an event. DO NOT WARMUP ON THE INSIDE OF THE ICE OVAL.

****All athletes must sign an online waiver to use the Olympic Ice Oval.

It can be found here: https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/w/584304c83df93/web/ PLEASE Have them do it before they come to avoid the line. 

Friday, February 3rd FIELD EVENT TIME SCHEDULE Note: Field event start times are estimates. Events will begin immediately following the preceding event. Please track the progress of the preceding event and listen for calls of your flight.

 3:00 pm Check in all Field Events

4:00 pm- Girls’ Long Jump 14’ minimum

Girls’ Pole Vault opening 7’ (heights at discretion of official)

=5:30 pm- Boys’ Long Jump 17’ minimum

=6:30 Boy’s Pole Vault (heights at discretion of official)

=8:30 pm- Boys’ and Girls’ Triple Jump no minimums

 Friday, Feb 3 TRACK EVENT TIME SCHEDULE Heats will be run Girls than Boys, Fastest to slowest 3:00pm Track open /packet pickup (these times will be updated if possible)

=Times are approximations based on previous years – Rolling schedule – events may start earlier

 4:00 pm 1600 m Run

=7:00 pm 400 m Dash

=8:45 pm 4 X 800 m Relay                                       

 Saturday, Feb 4 TRACK EVENT TIME SCHEDULE Heats will be run Girls than Boys, Fastest to Slowest for finals 8:00 am Track Open

 =Times are approximations based on previous years – Rolling schedule – events may start earlier

 9:00 am 60 m Hurdles prelims

=9:45 am 60 m Dash prelims

=11:15 am 4 X 200 m Relay

=12:00 pm 60 m Hurdles finals

=12:15 pm 60 m Dash finals

=12:20 pm 800 m Run

=1:15 pm 200 m Dash

=3:15 pm 3200 m Run

=5:00 pm 4 X 400 m Relay


Saturday, January 28, 2023

Weber State Invite Results

 Several Cavemen ventured up to Ogden today to participate in the Weber State Indoor Invite.

Complete Results

55m Dash:
79.Carson Harmon, 7.52

3200m Run:
1.Daniel Simmons, 9:10.26 (Meet Record #8 All-Time at AFHS)
5.Ben Jaster, 9:45.10
8.Ben Bradshaw, 9:54.99
12.Seth Smith, 9:58.80
15.Kaden Evans, 10:02.04
28.Alex Williams, 10:43.69
30.Tait Grundvig, 10:47.98
32.Austin Plewe, 10:52.09
35.Talon Beebe, 11:03.06
40.Logan Thornton, 11:11.14
53.Tyler Hunter, 11:42.17
54.Gavin Stratton, 11:51.55
55.Will Shin, 11:53.97
57.Jordan Burke, 11:56.91
72.Paul Thomas, 12:37.24
76.Andrew Larsen, 13:07.02
77.Wyatt Simkins, 13:09.96

Boys 55m Hurdles:
16.Carson Harmon, 8.97

Boys Shot Put:
10.Tayvin Jensen, 43-05
16.Davy Houle, 39-05

Boys Weight Throw:
6.Davy Houle, 39-09


Monday, January 23, 2023

Weber State Invite Information

 This Friday and Saturday will be the Weber State Invite in Ogden at WSU. The Boys Distance squad is planning to run the 3200m Run, and then go to Farr's for Ice Cream.

We will need parents to help drive on Saturday. Boys Distance leaves AFHS at 8:00 AM.

 Registration - Entries will be through www.runnercard.com – . Registration will close at 7:00pm on Thursday, January 26. Registration is $5 per event and $12 per relay. Individuals who register will need to pay online at the time of registration; a transaction fee will be included (make sure to click on “Individual Sign Up”). 

 Seeding – We will seed the events based on the marks entered at registration. Please tell your athletes to enter a seed mark for their events. 4. Bullpen – Athletes should report to the bullpen 20 minutes prior to the start of their event. The bullpen will be located at the north end of the arena. Field event athletes should report to the field event for check in 20 minutes prior to the event. 5. Entrance and Parking – Entrance both days is at the south, lower level doors near the soccer field. Parking for buses and cars in the in the lot west of the football stadium. 6. Spectators – Admission will be $5 for all spectators (14 and older). Coaches will not be charged.

Spikes – We have been given permission from the Stromberg Arena to allow the use spikes (1/4” pyramid) on Friday in the jumping events (High Jump, Long Jump, Pole Vault). However, No Spikes will be allowed in the arena on Saturday with the exception of the 55m Hurdles and 55m Dash FINALS. This is because of quantity of athletes and the risk of damage to the basketball courts. Please remove the spikes from your shoes prior to entering. We will check shoes at the bullpen and starting line. 

Facility Regulations – No food or drink will be allowed in the arena (other than water). Due to fire code, coaches and athletes will not be allowed on the suspended track or on the connecting walkway. 

 Shoe/Shirt Sale – Running shoes, spikes, and Weber State t-shirts will be for sale at a discounted price.

Friday, January 27, 2023 Swenson Gym, Wildcat Center – 3848 Harrison Blvd, Ogden, UT 84408 4:00pm Girls Long Jump: Trials and Finals (Boys to Follow) 4:00pm Girls Pole Vault (Boys to Follow) 4:30pm Boys High Jump (Girls to Follow) Weber County Sports Complex – 4390 Harrison Blvd, Ogden, UT 84403 4:30pm Boys & Girls Shot Put: Trials and Finals (Two Rings) Boys & Girls Weight Throw – to Follow Shot Put 

Saturday, January 28, 2023 NO SPIKES ALLOWED (IN SHOES) – Except in Finals (55m Dash and Hurdles) Meet begins at 9:00am – Events will proceed in the following order. 

Girls Run First in All Events 9:00am 
55m Hurdles 
55m Dash 
3200m Run
12:00pm 55m Hurdles Finals (1 Heat - Top 6) – (Spikes Allowed) 
55m Dash Finals (1 Heat - Top 6) – (Spikes Allowed) 
400m Dash 
800m Run 
200m Dash 
1600m Run 
4 x 400m Relay 
4 x 800m Relay

Saturday, January 21, 2023

BYU Invitational Results

Several Cavemen went to the BYU to compete in the first indoor meet of the season.


Boys 2 Mile Run:
74.Luke Alsop, 14:00.16

Girls Long Jump:
35.Mary Cummings, 13-07.50

Girls High Jump:
6.Jane Lemon, 4-10.25
11.Mary Cummings, 4-08.25

Girls Pole Vault:
13.Mary Cummings, 7-05.75

Girls Shot Put:
2.Clara Baker, 36-11.00
4.Jane Lemon, 34-02.75

Boys Shot Put:
8.Tayvin Jensen, 44-08.25
15.Davy Houle, 41-11.25
25.Madden Jensen, 37-03.75
29.Jordan Bushman, 35-00.75
39.Orion Siasau, 30-01.75

Boys Weight Throw:
5.Davy Houle, 47-03.25
7.Tayvin Jensen, 43-06.00
10.Orien Siasau, 42-03.75

Girls 60m Hurdles:
6.Lily Collier, 9.77
24.Kaitlyn Kimball, 10.88

Girls 60m Dash:
40.Lily Collier, 8.53

Boys 60m Dash:
18.Evan Agor, 7.32

Girls 400m Dash:
5.Desirae Riehle, 1:01.05
9.Cambria Hasler, 1:01.85

Girls 200m Dash:
9.Desirae Riehle, 26.86







Tuesday, January 17, 2023

BYU Invitational Information

 The BYU Indoor Invite will be held this Friday and Saturday at the Smith Fieldhouse at BYU.
Athletes can register themselves on runnercard.com. Athletes are responsible for their own transportation to and from the meet.

Admission - Admission for spectators is only $6 for adults and non-participating students each day.
General admission tickets for spectators must be purchased online at this link: BYUTickets.com Coaches should use their UHSAA Coach's pass.

Please register early.
Registration will close at 8:00 a.m., MST, on Friday, the 1st day of the meet.

The impact of legal liabilities and litigation has reached into our event. All registration must be completed by the parents of each participant through the individual portal. Team accounts can not be used. Be sure to select the name of your school in the team list. The waiver must be agreed-to and payment must be made at the time of registration. Registration will only be accepted online. There will be no registration at the meet! We apologize for the inconvenience. Such are the results of the legal world that we now live in.

Please select your school or team name when you register. If your school/team is not listed, please send me a message with the name of your school (with exact spelling) or the name of your club. I will add it to the list! Wait to register until your team is listed. Also, please enter seed marks when you register to assist with the seeding of the meet. Marks are not able to be added after you register.

Register your relay team like any other event. However, be sure to enter the names of the athletes on your team when registering. Each relay team should only be entered by one person.

Pre-registration is $5 per event and $20 per relay team. There will be no registration at the meet. If you do not pre-register, you will not be able to compete. Please pre-register online!!

(All registration is final. No refunds can be issued. Sorry.)

Friday
	3:00 pm – 2 Mile check-in opens
	3:30 pm – 2 Mile check-in closes for seeding
	3:45 pm – 2 Mile (Girls first, then Boys)
	5:00 pm – Girl’s Shot Put
	5:00 pm – Boy's Shot Put, Boy's Weight to follow, Girl's Weight to follow.
	5:00 pm – Girl's Pole Vault, Boy's to follow
	5:00 pm – Boy's High Jump, Girl's to follow
	5:00 pm – Girl's Long Jump, Boy's to follow
Saturday
	6:45 am Coaches Meeting
	7:00 am start (Girls first, then Boys)
		1 Mile
		60M Hurdle Trials
		60M Trials
		400 M Timed Finals
		60M Hurdle Finals (top 9)
		60M Finals (top 8)
		800M Timed Finals
		200M Timed Finals
		Coach's Mile Run (coed)
		4 x 1 lap Relay (up to 16 teams)

Saturday, January 14, 2023

Alumni News

 Several Caveman alumni participated today at the BYU Invitational.
Complete Results
Mens 60m Dash:
24.Jordan Daw, 7.13, UVU

Mens 400m Dash:
14.Ashton Miller, 52.01, SUU

Mens Mile:
10.Joe Corbridge, 4:18.76, WSU

Womens Mile:
21.Hazel Baird, 5:20.92, USU

Mens 200m Dash:
14.Jordan Daw, 22.92, UVU

Mens 3000m Run:
1.Luke Grundvig, 8:22.87, BYU
21.McKay Johns, 8:44.57, BYU
28.Chase Evans, 8:58.28, WSU
35.Aidan Nielsen, 9:12.12, SLCC

Womens 3000m Run:
8.Abby Barlow, 10:08.11, BYU
26.Avery Moore, 10:51.55, BYU
33.Natalie Jensen, 11:05.50, USU

Mens Long Jump:
11.Jordan Daw, 20-08, UVU