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News  Champions crowned at USATF Oklahoma XC state championship meet
Thirty-five athletes braved cold, blustery weather and competed in the 2008 USATF Oklahoma XC Championships at Mohawk Park in Tulsa on Nov. 15. Results are now available. Photos will be posted soon. [17 Nov 2008]
Download: Results (PDF, 44 KB)
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Link: Jenks America merchandise 120+youth athletes compete in AAU state XC championships; RESULTS AND PHOTOS NOW POSTED!
The 2008 AAU Oklahoma XC Championships are in the books. Strong performances were turned in by over 100 athletes at the meet held at Tulsa's Mohawk Park. Photos have been posted and results are now available. Thanks to the many volunteers, parents and supporters that made the day a success! And great job, runners! [12 Nov 2008]
Download: Results (PDF, 48 KB)
  Reminder: USATF state XC championships slated for Nov. 15 at Mohawk Park
Jenks America will host the 2008 USATF Oklahoma XC Championships on Saturday, Nov. 15, at Mohawk Park. The races will begin at noon. Race registration is $10 per athlete. Athletes MUST have a valid USATF membership to compete. To obtain a membership, visit www.usatf.org. (If you competed this summer with JATC or another club, you may already have a valid membership. USATF memberships run from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, so be sure to check before you purchase a new membership.)
Jenks America runners: Competing in this meet will also qualify you to participate in the Cross Country Coaches Youth National Championships with JATC. So if you were unable to attend the AAU state XC championships, come out and qualify this Saturday! [9 Nov 2008]
Downloads: Meet information (PDF, 247 KB); Meet sign-up/participation agreement (PDF, 92 KB); Individual advancement form (PDF, 100 KB); Team advancement form (PDF, 74 KB)
Registration form posted for this Saturday's 2008 AAU XC state championships
The 2008 AAU Oklahoma XC State Championships will be held this Saturday, Nov. 8, at Mohawk Park in Tulsa. Registration is $10 per athlete. Course walk-through begins at 10 a.m., with the first race beginning at noon. You must have a valid AAU membership to compete. Please visit www.aauathletics.com to purchase a membership if you don't have one. Jenks America's club code is OKATXDBKB9. Participation in this meet (or next weekend's USATF state championships) is a requirement to compete with Jenks America at this year's national championships in Mason, Ohio. Contact Coach Mike at 918 671 6114 if you have questions or are interested in competing with JATC. [6 Nov 2008]
Download: 2008 AAU XC Okla. Championships Registration Form/Agreement to Participate (PDF, 76KB) Practice time now 5:30
With the end of daylight savings time, practices now will begin at 5:30 p.m. Same locations, just a different time. [3 Nov 2008] 7 current/former JATC athletes earn All-Star status at large-school XC state championships
Seven current JATC members or runners who ran for JATC at last year's XC nationals earned All-Star status by finishing in the top 10 of their respective season finales at Mitch Park in Edmond on Nov. 1. Paige Barnes (Jenks) captured the 6A girls gold, blazing over the 2-mile course in 11:48.60 and finishing just ahead of JATC alum Katelin Cherry (Westmoore). Jenks' Amy McCarthy also ran a 4th-place time of 11:56.21 in helping Jenks capture the team bronze. In the 6A boys 5-kilometer race, Parker Bowles (16:24.20; Norman) and Dylan Moon (16:29.52; Jenks) siezed 5th and 10th, respectively. Deer Creek's Hillarie Kessler earned 8th place in the 5A girls race, finishing in 12:12.84. And in the 4A girls race, fellow Chieftans Kati Grandstaff (3rd; 11:54.93) and Casady Ashcraft (5th; 12:06.84) paced Seminole to the team gold. Numerous other current and former JATC athletes competed well for their respective teams. Way to go, everyone! [2 Nov 2008] Interested in running with Jenks America at this year's national championships?
Maybe you talked with Coach Mike Barber at your state or regional XC meet or some other race? Or maybe you received a flyer about our club from one of our coaches? Perhaps you've heard of us through the grapevine? Want to compete on a national scale with top-caliber athletes from throughout the country? Whatever the case, we'd love to have you compete with JATC at this year's state and national championships. You'll meet new friends, stay in top form and have a blast doing it! It's easy, but you have to qualify by attending the AAU state championships or USATF state championships (both to be hosted by Jenks America) on Nov. 8 and Nov. 15, respectively, at Mohawk Park in Tulsa. Contact Coach Mike at 918 671 6114 for more info. [27 Oct 2008] JATC members run well at small-school state XC meets
Several JATC athletes who currently compete with JATC and/or ran with the club at last year's Coaches XC National Championships in Lexington, Ky., ran at the 2A and 3A state championships held Oct. 25. In the 3A girls race, Stroud's Danae McGee blazed to the gold with a 2-mile time of 11:57.60. In the 2A girls race, Angela Bigbow of Carnegie captured first place with a winning time of 12:10.40 in pacing the Wildcats to the team bronze. Preston's Talor Ward ran strongly in teh 2A girls race as well, streaking to 4th place in 12:49.50. In the 2A boys race, Woodland's Brock Hime won the bronze, covering the 5k course in 16:42.70. Many other JATC athletes will be competing at this weekend's large-school state XC championships. [27 Oct 2008] Tulsa Zoo Run slated for this Saturday
The 39th annual Tulsa Zoo Run (10K, 5K, 1-mile) will be held at the Tulsa Zoo on Saturday, Oct. 4. [1 Oct 2008]
Link: Race details and sign-up information JATC to host USATF XC state championships
Jenks America will be hosting the USATF Junior Olympic XC Oklahoma Championships on Saturday, Nov. 15. The meet will be held at Tulsa's Mohawk Park. Information, meet sign-up, individual advancement and team advancement forms are linked below. All runners must have USATF memberships to be eligible to compete. Visit www.usatf.org to purchase a membership if you don't have one. (If you purchased a USATF membership to compete during the 2008 summer track-and-field season, your membership is valid through the end of the year.) JATC athletes: Our club code is 27-0122. On a related note, JATC also will be hosting the AAU XC Oklahoma Championships the week prior (Saturday, Nov. 8) at the same location. [1 Oct 2008]
Downloads: Meet information (PDF, 247 KB); Meet sign-up/participation agreement (PDF, 92 KB); Individual advancement form (PDF, 100 KB); Team advancement form (PDF, 74 KB) Don't forget to sign up for AAU membership
If you haven't already, don't forget each athlete needs an AAU membership. Simply go to www.aauathletics.org to sign up. Jenks America's club code is OKATXDBKB9. [29 Sept 2008] 2008 XC season kicks off Sept. 4
Jenks America's 2008 cross-country season kicks off soon! An information/registration meeting is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 4, at the Jenks HS track, where you'll hear information about the club and our upcoming season and have the opportunity to meet the coaches and get your uniform. If you're not totally sure what JATC is all about and/or if you want to join, come on over! We'd be happy to answer any questions you may have. If you want to get a head-start on the registration process, a form is linked below for your convenience.
Download: 2008 XC information/registration form (PDF, 852 KB) JATC alums Kara Cassell wins Riverside 5000 open; alum McKale Davis blazes to 4th in elite race
A couple of Jenks America alums posted strong results at the Riverside 5000 races held Aug. 16. In the elite 5K, Fairfax (Okla.) native McKale Davis captured the fourth spot (and was the top Oklahoma finisher) with a time of 18:10. In the open 5K, Kara Cassell was the first female finisher, crossing the line in 19:24. Many other current JATC athletes ran, too, earning 17 top-5 finishes. Some pics from the race will be posted soon.
Download: Results (PDF, 120 KB) 3 runners return from Hershey's nationals
Each of JATC's 3 runners invited to compete in the 2008 Hershey's national championships returned home with medals. Earning a silver was Majesty Doku in the 9-10 boys 100M. Isaiah Epps captured the bronze in the 9-10 boys 400M. And Zack McCorkle stood on the podium in 6th in the 11-12 boys 400M. Way to go, fellas!
Download: Results (PDF, 118 KB) Riverside 5000 coming up in 2 weeks
Ready to run in a straight line and not on the 'circle of death'? The Riverside 5000 race is slated for Aug. 16. Youth 18 and under can run for free (no t-shirt); adults are $25 (including a shirt). Two 5K races will be held - an elite race beginning at 7:30 a.m. and the open race beginning at 8 a.m. For more information and/or to register, check out the Riverside 5000 Web site. Off-season practice schedule announced
Until the official cross-country season starts (check back for sign-up/registration forms, which will be posted as soon as they're available), we'll be running both at the Jenks track and at Hunter Park. Monday evenings beginning at 6 p.m., we'll be at the Jenks HS track. Tuesday and Thursday evenings beginning at 6 p.m., we'll meet at Hunter Park on 91st between Yale and Sheridan. On Saturday mornings, we'll meet at 8 a.m. at Hunter Park. No Friday practices will be held during the off-season. JATC represented by 22-athlete contingent at USATF Junior Olympic nationals
Twenty-two JATC athletes joined approximately 5,500 other youth from across the country in competing at the 2008 USATF JO National Championships held July 22-27 in Omaha. Four athletes captured six national medals. Parker Bowles blazed to first in the IB 2000 steeplechase. Jonathan Harris splashed his way to silver in the YM 2000 steeplechase. Bronzes were earned by Isaiah Epps in the BB 800 and by Parker in the IB 1500. Kelsey McKee ran her way to 7th place in the YG 800, while Jonathan siezed 8th in the YM 1500. For many athletes, Omaha was their first experience at a national championship meet, and it was something to remember. Congratulations to the national medalists and participants! Photos of several JATC athletes and of the opening ceremony have been posted (and linked via the pic below, which shows some of the 5,500 youth athletes during the meet's opening ceremony). Or, check out the limited photo galleries on the USATF Web site.
Download: JATC results (PDF, 149 KB)
 Former JATC runner on way to Iraq
Frank Fleming, former Jenks America and Cameron University runner, is headed to the Middle East on Aug. 19. Frank is the chief medic of his squad. Remember to keep Frank and his family in your prayers as he bravely serves our country. Alumni photos posted 
Nearly 70 photos of past JATC runners have been posted. If you're pictured, feel free to send
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a quick e-mail with the number and/or name of the photo file with some information about it (your name, the event, memories of that event/meet, other friends pictured with you, etc.). And if you're a JATC alum and have additional pics to share, please contact
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so that your involvement in our club's storied history may be preserved and serve as an inspiration for current and future members. Over 30 JATC athletes slated to compete in USATF Junior Olympic nationals
Over 30 Jenks America runners are on the entry lists for the upcoming USATF JO National Championships to be held July 22-27 in Omaha. Good luck to everyone!
Link: Track the athletes' performances online Photos from USATF regionals posted
Approximately 100 photos from the USATF JO Region 9 T&F Championships at The University of Tulsa July 10-13 have been posted. Check out the gallery to see if your smiling/grimacing mug was captured!
 We're still running!
Come join us as we continue to run together at the track even though the season's winding down. Stay tuned for details about practice days, times and locations during the month or so between the end of the 'official' track season (first part of August) and the beginning of cross-country season (which will probably kick off the first week or so in September). Former JATC standout competes in Olympic trails
University of Oklahoma sprinter Marcus Pugh - formerly a standout athlete for JATC - competed earlier this month in the 2008 U.S. Olympic Trails in Eugene, Ore. Marcus advanced to the quarterfinals and finished 20th overall in the 200-meter dash.
Links: Marcus competing in the prelims (lane 5) on July 4 Jenks Journal recognizes national championship winners, participants
Check out the article posted July 11 in the Jenks Journal - including quotes from Coach Barber himself! - recognizing JATC competitors' efforts at the USA Youth Outdoor T&F Championships in Charlotte, N.C. Athletes seize 62 medals at USATF JO regional championships
JATC track and field athletes captured 27 gold, 21 silver and 14 bronze medals at the USATF Junior Olympic Region 9 Championships held July 10-13 at The University of Tulsa. Gold medalists: Bantam - Majesty (100, 200), Isaiah (800), Nehemiah (1500); Midget - Grace (1500), Zach (1500), MG 4x400, MB 4x800; Youth - Kelsey (800, 1500), YG 4x800; Intermediate - Briana (200), Parker (2000 SC), IB 4x800; Young - Jonathan (2000 SC). All top-3 winners qualified to participate in the USATF JO National Championships scheduled for July 22-27 in Omaha, Neb. Note: The results show only the top 6 in each event.
Download: Results (PDF, 154 KB) Jenks America receives $1,500 grant from USATF Foundation
The USA Track & Field Foundation on July 8 named Jenks America as a $1,500 youth grant recipient. The grant will be used to purchase equipment and supplies needed throughout the year, including expenses related to JATC's hosting the USATF Oklahoma Age-Group T&F Championships and the AAU Oklahoma Cross-Country Championships. In total, 28 track and field organizations across the U.S. were awarded grants. JATC is the only Oklahoma school/club/program to receive a grant. Three JATC youth runners invited to participate in Hershey's national meet
Majesty Doku, Isaiah Epps and Zack McCorkle have been invited to participate in the 2008 Hershey's National Track & Field Games July 31 through Aug. 3 in Hershey, Pa. The three will join over 500 other athletes from across the U.S. who earned invitations based upon their performances in their respective state meets. Majesty will be competing in the boys 9-10 100-meter dash, Isaiah the boys 9-10 400-meter dash and Zack the boys 11-12 400-meter dash. Two athletes from JATC - Grace Barber and Kelsey McKee - earned silver medals at last year's national meet. Check out this fact sheet about the Hershey's championships. USATF regional champs start today; performance list posted
The 2008 USATF JO Region 9 Championships begin today at the University of Tulsa. Combined-events (triathlon, pentathlon, heptathlon and decathlon) activites are slated for Thursday and Friday, with running and individual field events scheduled for Saturday and Sunday. Be sure you know when your events will be held and plan to arrive in plenty of time. Also, a performance list has been posted. Check out your events, set a goal and go for it!
Downloads: Performance list (PDF, 154 KB); meet information/order of events - revised July 6 (PDF, 115 KB) Anybody have pics from nationals?
If you have any photos from the USA Youth Outdoor T&F Championships, please forward them to
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. They'll be posted ASAP. Check your camera phones, smart media cards, compact flash cards and any caricatures you may have created to remember the championships. We need to capture this event in JATC's history. JATC athletes capture 6 golds, 1 silver and 1 bronze at Hershey's state championships
Five Jenks America athletes participated in the Hershey's Oklahoma State T&F Games on June 28, capturing 8 medals. First-place finishers include Majesty Doku (100, 200, LJ); Isaiah Epps (400); Megan Leber (800); and Zack McCorkle (400). Zach also captured a silver (800) and a bronze (LJ). Ar'Rionna Nunley qualified for the finals by placing 7th in the 100M prelims but unfortunatley didn't bring home a medal. Congrats to everyone!
Download: Results (PDF, 111 KB) 7 national champions, 35 national medals return from Charlotte
Jenks America's roster of 25 athletes captured 7 gold medals in 4 events and 35 top-8 medals overall at the USA Youth Outdoor T&F Championships in Charlotte, N.C., June 24-29. National champions include Kelsey McKee (MG 1500, 4:48.40); Parker Bowles (IB 2000 steeplechase, 6:23.64, pictured above); Jonathan Harris (YM 2000 steeplechase, 6:05.79); and the youth girls' 4x800 relay team of Abby Hoover, Kora McGee, Kelsey and Regan Ward (9:31.95). Silver medals were draped around the necks of Chris Staub (MB 3000, 10:16.30) and Parker (IB 3000, 9:00.76). Bronzes were captured by Casady Ashcraft (YW 800, 2:17.90) and the young mens' 4x800 relay team of Nick Blackwell, Cody Camacho, Colton Eckert and Kegan Reeves (8:11.20). Other top-8 national medals were awarded to Kelsey (2), Regan (2), Katherine McKee, Kora (2), Paige Barnes (2), Abby, Casady, Parker (2), Jonathan (2), Josiah Soap, Mitchell Mayes, Connor McKee, Chris, Grant Ward and Brannon Warner. Way to go, guys!
Download: USATF Youth Nats results (PDF, 139 KB) Results for USATF state championships, AAU regional championships, Sooner State Games posted
Results have been posted for the June 14 USATF Junior Olympic Oklahoma Association Championships (Ardmore), the June 21 Sooner State Games (Sulphur) and the June 29 AAU Region 8 Championships (Joplin, Mo.). At the USATF Oklahoma Championships, JATC athletes tallied 105 regional-qualifying performances on their way to 32 first-place finishes. Thirteen JATC competitors racked up 31 top-3 medals at this year's Sooner State Games. And among 5 JATC participants in the AAU Region 8 meet, Austin and Andrew Wyatt each qualified for the AAU national championships by placing 3rd in the SBB 1500M and SMB 80M hurdles, respectively.
Downloads: USATF JO Okla Assn Champs results (PDF, 119 KB); Sooner State Games results (PDF, 124 KB); AAU Region 8 Champs results (PDF, 360 KB) 1.5 days, 3 national champs, 11 national medals...so far
A day and a half into the USA Youth Outdoor T&F Championships in Charlotte, N.C., and Jenks America has captured the gold in three events. On Tuesday, Parker Bowles blazed to the national championship in the IB 2000 steeplechase, clocking a 6:23.64. In the YM 2000 steeplechase, Jonathan Harris' 6:05.79 captured the gold, while Josiah Soap's 8th-place time of 6:57.07 means he'll be bringing home a medal, too. Early Wednesday, JATC's youth girls 4x800 relay crushed the competition, finishing more than 30 seconds ahead of the second-place team in siezing the gold with a strong 9:31.95. JATC's midget boys 4x800 relay ran well, too, finishing 4th in 10:28.02. Way to go, Parker, Jonathan, Josiah, Regan, Abby, Kora, Kelsey, Chris, Mitchell, Grant and Connor!
Link: Real-time results USATF Region 9 meet info posted
Meet information and the order of events for the 2008 USATF Region 9 JO T&F Championships has been posted. The meet will be held July 10-13 at the University of Tulsa. Be sure to check the order of events for the dates and times of your races.
Download: Meet information/order of events (PDF, 115 KB) Sooner State Games registrations due
To compete in the 25th Sooner State Games to be held June 21 in Sulphur, your registration form must be postmarked by no later than Monday, June 16.
Link: Sooner State Games T&F All JATC participants at 2008 AAU District Championships qualify for Region 8 champs
Five Jenks America athletes competed in the AAU District Championships in Norman, Okla., on June 14, with each qualifying to compete in at least two events at the AAU Region 8 Championships to be held June 27-29 in Joplin, Mo. Overall, the small contingent brought home 2 golds, 4 silvers and 5 bronzes.
Download: Results (PDF, 70 KB) All photos from USATF Okla. Age-Group Championships now posted
Nearly 2,500 photos from the May 31 meet are now posted and available for viewing and/or purchase. Photos galleries are posted by team. (If you are a member of a team, but your number wasn't visible, you may be in the Unattached/Unknown gallery.) Click on the photo below and you'll be directed to the photo site hosted by smugmug.com, where you may purchase prints or other photo gifts. Everything will be shipped directly to you. Note that you may crop photos during the ordering process. A portion of the proceeds from all photo/photo gift sales will be donated to JATC. Thank you!
 Information for AAU state meet posted
Meet information and the order of events are available for the AAU Oklahoma State Championships to be held June 14 at Norman North HS. Athletes must register at the meet beginning at 7 a.m. Entry fees are $10 per athlete. Field events begin at 8 a.m.; running events at 9 a.m. This is a qualifying meet that will progress to the AAU Region 8 Championships to be held in Joplin, Mo., at the end of June. If you weren't able to attend or qualify out of last weekend's USATF Eastern District Championships - or if for some reason you can't participate in Ardmore at the USATF State Championships - this AAU qualifying chain is another option.
Download: Order of events (PDF, 59 KB) Results posted for May 31 USATF Okla. Age-Group Championships
Results from the meet have been posted. It's taking some time to process, sort and upload the photos, but galleries will be online soon. Keep checking back. Thanks for your patience.
Downloads: Results (PDF, 159 KB) Meet info, registration form posted for USATF Eastern District Championships
Meet information - including the order of events - and the registration form for the June 7 USATF Eastern District Junior Olympic (JO) Championships have been posted. The meet will be held at East Central HS (Tulsa). Meet registration will be from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. You must register during this time, even though the running events will not begin until 1 p.m. Field events will begin at 10 a.m. The meet entry fee is $7 per athlete. Remember, this is a qualifying meet. You must attend this meet and place in the top 8 of your event/gender to move on to the USATF Oklahoma JO Championships to be held June 13-14. If you qualify for the Oklahoma championships, you MUST register and pay at this weekend's district meet.
Downloads: Meet information/order of events (PDF, 47 KB); Registration form (PDF, 21 KB) Results, photos from USATF Okla. Age-Group Championships coming soon
What a day! Thanks for everyone's patience and flexibility as we worked to lessen the blow from Mother Nature and put on an efficient, well-run meet. Athletes, coaches, parents, volunteers...you're to be commended. We're still working to finalize the results and photos. They'll be posted as soon as they're available, so check back soon! Helpful hints for USATF age-group championships attendees
A few helpful hints regarding this Saturday's meet to be held at the Jenks HS track complex:
• The complex is located on N. 3rd St. just north and east of the Jenks school campus.
• Please park in the campus parking lot and not on the grass surrounding the track/baseball field.
• You may pick up your race number and tags at the registration area set up immediately as you enter the complex. Please notify a volunteer immediately if something is amiss with your registration materials.
• Athletes should pin the white number to the front of their uniforms. The colored tags should be provided to event officials following the completion of each event.
• The heating tent will be set up at the west end of the football field.
• Team tents should be set up under the bleachers or in the grassy areas north of the bleachers.
• Certain field event areas (javelin, discus, shot) are located north and east of the bleachers.
• The meet will be electronically and manually timed.
• Medals will be awarded to the top 3 finishers in each age group/gender event.
• Concessions will be available.
• Photographs of many athletes will be available for purchase a few days following the meet; links will be posted on this Web site.
• Bring sunscreen! If you forget anything, a Walgreens, Reasor's, etc. are located at/near the corner of Elm & Main. Order of events posted for USATF JO state meet June 13-14
The order of events for the USATF Junior Olympic Oklahoma Association Championships is now available. The meet will be held in Ardmore this year. Remember, to compete in the state championships you must have qualified at one of the USATF JO district meets and completed your paperwork for state before leaving that meet.
Download: Order of events (PDF, 18 KB) Volunteer information posted for Saturdays's Okla. age-group championships; entries now exceed 450
Details outlining the responsibilities of each volunteer position for this weekends USATF Oklahoma Age-Group Championships will be posted here tomorrow (Thursday). On Saturday, Volunteers should arrive by 7:30 a.m. or earlier in preparation for the meet's 8 a.m. starting time. If you're available over the next couple of nights to mark field event lines, hurdle marks and/or help set up several tents (Friday), we could use your help. If you have any questions about your role, contact volunteer coordinator
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, Coach Barber or any of the other coaches. On a related note, over 450 athletes now are registered to compete in the meet, up from 400-ish last year. It's gonna be an exciting day!
Download: Volunteer positions/information (PDF, 135 KB) Roster tops 150   
JATC's roster of youth athletes aged 3 to 18 recently reached 152, up over 6 percent compared with last year's final track-and-field roster. Thirteen Oklahoma cities are represented on the roster. Forty-three percent are female. Entries approaching 400 for upcoming Oklahoma age-group championships
Over 375 entries have been received for the USATF Oklahoma Age-Group Championships scheduled for May 31 at the Jenks HS track complex, promising a competitive, fun-filled day for hundreds of youth and adult athletes. Volunteers: Keep an ear open at practice and an eye on this Web site for more information about your job responsibilities. Hershey's local meet results posted
Results from the May 10 local Hershey's T&F Games have been posted. Results are available only for athletes competing in final heats.
Download: Results (JATC) (PDF, 54 KB) Entries for USATF Oklahoma age-group championships due Sat., May 24
All entries for the 2008 USATF Oklahoma Age-Group Championships are due this Saturday, May 24. Entries should be mailed/delivered to Mike Barber (the address is reflected on the entry form). Entry fees begin at $4. Hosted by Jenks America Track Club, the meet will be held at the Jenks HS track complex on May 31. Events will begin at 8 a.m.
Download: Meet information/registration form (PDF, 89 KB) Green Country Invitational coming up this weekend
The Green Country Invitational is slated for this Sat., May 24, at East Central HS. Online registration is available. If you can't register online, on-site registration begins at 8 a.m. Field events begin at 9:30 a.m. and running events kick off at 10 a.m. This is a USATF-sanctioned event and a valid USATF membership number is required. Get your USATF membership here.
Download: Information/order of events (XLS, 38 KB) Results from Hershey's local meet on May 10 to be posted soon
Results from the Hershey's local T&F games held May 10 will be posted soon. If you have any photos you'd like added to the site, please forward them (or a link to them) to
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. Five JATC competitors earn 8 medals at 5A and 6A state championships
Five athletes who currently are members of JATC's roster or competed for the club in 2007 captured 8 medals at the big-school track-and-field state championships held May 9 and 10 in Ardmore. Full results are available at www.ohstrack.com.
• Cordell Baker, Sapulpa (6A) - 4th (3200)
• Parker Bowles, Norman (6A) - 3rd (1600); 5th (3200)
• Jack Heinrick, Bishop Kelley (5A) - 3rd (1600); 3rd (3200)
• Hillarie Kessler, Edmond Deer Creek (5A) - 1st (1600); 2nd (3200)
• Amy McCarthy, Jenks (6A) - 6th (3200)  Quentin captures 3 golds, 1 bronze at OCSAA state championships
JATC intermediate athlete Quentin Fowler on May 8 captured four medals at the Oklahoma Christian Schools Athletic Association state championships. Competing for Tulsa's Evangelistic Temple, Quentin bested the field in the 800-, 1600- and 3200-meter runs. Adding to his three golds, he captured the bronze in the discus, hurling a personal record 85 feet 7 inches. Way to go, Q!
Results from Tulsa Express All-Comers meet posted
Hand-held times captured and noted by Coach Barber during the meet are now available. Unfortunately, not all athletes’ performances and/or times were captured (especially since Coach provided manual timing help following the malfunction of the meet’s electronic-timing system). If you have names or times to add to this performance list, please e-mail that information to Brad Church. We’ll continue to work to get a copy of the full meet results and will post them if/when they're available.
Download: Results (PDF, 61 KB) Green Country Invitational meet pre-registration available online
If you're planning on competing in the Green Country Invitational on May 24 at East Central HS, take a moment now to complete your online pre-registration. Entry fees are $5 for primaries through midgets, $10 for youths through youngs and $15 for adults; you'll pay these fees at the meet. Roster swells to 125 athletes from 13 cities
Jenks America's 2008 T&F youth roster currently includes 125 athletes ranging in age from 3 to 18 from 12 cities - Bixby, Broken Arrow, Enid, Glenpool, Jenks, Okmulgee, Perkins, Sapulpa, Seminole, Stroud, Tahlequah and Tulsa. If you haven't completed and returned your team registration form, please do so ASAP. Everyone's looking fantastic! Stay motivated and keep up the great work! JATC runners capture over 20 medals from 1A, 2A, 3A and 4A state championships
Ten athletes who currently are members of JATC's roster or competed for the club 
in 2007 captured 23 medals at their respective track-and-field state championships
May 2 and 3. Full results are available at www.ohstrack.com.
Medalists at the 1A and 2A championships in Mustang:
• Talor Ward, Preston - 1st (800); 2nd (1600)
• Angela Bigbow, Carnegie - 1st (1600); 1st (3200); 5th (4x800)
• Heather Braley, Chisolm - 2nd (800); 4th (1600)
• Brock Hime, Woodland - 5th (1600); 2nd (3200)
Medalists at the 3A and 4A championships at East Central:
• Brenan Pisciotta, Chelsea - 3rd (1600)
• Casady Ashcraft, Seminole - 1st (800); 1st (1600); 4th (4x400); 1st (4x800). Casady is pictured at right running her leg of the winning 4x800 relay on May 2.
• Adam Carrell, Dewey - 1st (300H)
• Caleb Clark, Dewey - 2nd (1600); 2nd (3200)
• Katie Grandstaff, Seminole - 6th (800); 6th (1600); 4th (4x400); 1st (4x800)
• Troy Thomas, Dewey - 2nd (110H); 5th (300H) Don't forget! Hershey's forms must be mailed in by May 7
All JATC members planning to participate in the Hershey's T&F Games local meet slated for May 10 at East Central HS must complete and mail in registration forms by May 7 to the address shown on the information/registration form. Registration is free! The meet is limited to athletes born in the years 1994 to 1999 (that is, anyone aged 9 to 14 as of Dec. 31, 2008).
Download: Information/registration form (PDF, 145 KB) Pictures posted from Tulsa Express All-Comers meet
Photos from the Tulsa Express All-Comers meet held April 26 have been posted. Most, but not all, of Jenks America's participants were captured. Check out the gallery! And remember, a percentage of the proceeds from all photos purchased will be donated back to JATC.
 Volunteer slots still open for May 31 meet
We still need volunteers to help out during the USATF Oklahoma Age-Group Championships hosted on May 31 by Jenks America. If you'd be willing to donate some of your time to help pull off this event that's expected to draw approximately 400 athletes, please contact
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as soon as possible. The meet will be here before you know it! Daughter #6 is here!
Baby Girl Barber #6 arrived April 23, tipping the scales at 8 pounds 2 ounces and measuring just over 21 inches. According to Coach Mike, Kate has 'red hair and blue eyes and looks like an angel.' Oh, and she was born with running shoes already on her feet. Congratulations Mike, Julia and big sisters Atalie, Rachel, Anna, Grace and Ryann! Date changed for Green Country Invitational meet
The date for the Green Country Invitational T&F meet has been changed. The meet, originally slated for May 17, now will be held May 24 at East Central HS. Meet information and registration materials will be posted when available. Application for 2008 USATF Mark Springer Youth Travel Grant submitted
Jenks America's application for a 2008 Mark Springer Youth Travel Grant from USATF recently was submitted. JATC was one of 48 teams nationwide - and the only Oklahoma team - receiving a grant in 2007. The grants provide financial support in sending athletes to one or more of four USATF national meets throughout the year. You might also be interested in JATC's application last year for a grant from the Saucony Run for Good Foundation; unfortunately, we weren't selected as a grant recipient. Both applications offer interesting glimpses of JATC's goals, history, diversity and success.
Downloads: 2008 Springer Travel Grant application (PDF, 250 KB); 2007 Saucony Run for Good application (PDF, 1.1 MB)  Meet info, registration forms available for USATF age-group championships
The 2008 USATF Oklahoma Age-Group Championships are slated for May 31 beginning at 8 a.m. at the Jenks High School track-and-field complex. Hosted by Jenks America Track Club, the event last year drew approximately 400 youth, open and masters participants from across the region. ATHLETES MUST PRE-REGISTER FOR THIS MEET. Registration forms are due no later than May 24. We still need volunteers, too, so if you're available to help in any capacity, please contact Mike Barber at 918.671.6114.
Download: Meet information/registration form (PDF, 89 KB)
Sweatshirts available for purchase
Okay, so it's hardly sweatshirt weather. But why not prepare early? Coach Julia has JATC-logoed hoodies available for $25 each. The pullover hoodies come in youth sizes S-L and in adult sizes S-XL. The youth hoodies are heather gray with JATC's four-color logo; adult sizes are available in white with the four-color logo. Contact Coach Julia at 918.481.1176 or Brad Church if you'd like to purchase one or several.  Former JATC runner competes in Olympic marathon trials
Former Duncan, University of Tulsa and Jenks America standout Camille Herron competed along with 145 other women in the 2008 U.S. Women's Marathon Olympic Team Trials held April 20 in Cambridge, Mass. Camille finished 75th, crossing the line in 2:47:14. Way to go, Camille!
Finally! Pics are up from last year's cross-country nationals
Check out the pics from the 2007 XC Coaches National Championships held Dec. 2 in Lexington, Ky. Sorry it took so long to get the photos posted.
 Registration for local Hershey's meet due May 7
Runners, jumpers and throwers born in the years 1994 to 1999 are eligible to compete in the Hershey's Track & Field Games series, which kicks off May 10 with the local meet to be held at East Central High School. Registration is free, but you must complete and mail in the registration form by May 7. The first- and second-place finishers in each age/gender group will qualify to compete in the Hershey's state meet slated for June 28 at OU. Last year, JATC runners Grace Barber and Kelsey McKee qualified to participate in the national Hershey's T&F championship, with each bringing home a silver.
Download: Information/registration form (PDF, 145 KB) Clarification provided for AAU sign-up
When purchasing your AAU card online, you'll come across a list of several 'AAU Membership Categories.' Choose the one that says 'Athlete Category.' You'll be prompted on the next screen to complete your contact information, the sport (Athletics), our club name (Jenks America Track Club) and our club code (OKATX7BKB8). Print off a couple copies of your card, which will appear on your screen once you complete the sign-up process. Keep one for your records and provide one to Coach Julia or another coach. Contact us with any questions. Nearly 90 athletes - with more to come! - already on roster
Wow! JATC's roster count is quickly approaching the century mark, with 87 participants having completed and returned their club registration forms. Eleven cities (and many more schools) are represented. If you haven't yet completed and returned your form, do it today! Check out our rosters by age group. Registration form for April 26 meet posted
The registration form to participate in Tulsa Express' 3rd Annual All-Comers meet at Booker T. Washington High School (Tulsa) has been posted. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. Events begin at 10 a.m. (The order of events will be posted if/when available.) Entry fees are $10 per athlete. Athletes must have a valid AAU number to compete. Do not mail your form to Tulsa Express; bring it with you to registration or complete it on-site. New runners and parents: If you have questions our Parents' Guide to Youth Track Meets doesn't answer (or fully answer), be sure to ask a coach at practice!
Download: Registration form (PDF, 113 KB)
Links: AAU membership (club code OKATX7BKB8); Parents' Guide to Youth Track Meets JATC athletes participate in Bixby T&F meet
Several current and former Jenks America athletes competed in the Bixby Invitational track-and-field meet held April 11 at Bixby High School. Among those participating included Adam Carrell (Dewey), Caleb Clark (Dewey), Chelsea Duke (Coweta), Jack Heinrich (Bishop Kelley), Laine Lotspeich (Bixby), Erica Rackley (Stillwater), Josiah Soap (Booker T. Washington) and Troy Thomas (Dewey, pictured below). For a few photos from the meet, click on the picture below. Check out www.ohstrack.com for results.
Guide to youth track meets available
Curious about how track meets work and what to expect? Check out our parents' guide to youth track meets. Club numbers required for USATF and AAU membership
Be sure to use the appropriate club numbers when signing up for USATF and AAU memberships. JATC's USATF club code is 27-0122; membership runs from Jan. 1 through Dec. 31. The club's AAU club code is OKATX7BKB8; membership runs from Sept. 1 through Aug. 31.
Links: USATF sign-up; AAU sign-up 2008 spring track-and-field season began April 8
Jenks America's spring T&F season officially began Tuesday, April 8, with a tremendous turnout. Club registration is always open and you can join anytime. So if you're interested in joining the club or learning more about who we are and what we're all about, shoot us an e-mail or give us a ring.
Download: 2008 JATC registration form
   
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