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69 JATC athletes compete in XC national championships; Tiqvah repeats as national champion
Sixty-nine Jenks America runners competed in the 2008 XC Coaches Youth National Championships held Dec. 6 in West Chester, Ohio. Racing top athletes from across the country on a blustery, snowy day, the team brought home one second-place (youth girls) and three third-place (intermediate girls and boys, young men) team honors. Five JATC runners placed in the top 5 of their respective races. Tiqvah Soap repeated as national champion in the primary girls' 2k (8:46), Lucien Corriveau captured 3rd in the intermediate boys' 5k (16:51), Cale Eidson won the bronze in the young men's 5k, Ethan Church crossed the line in 5th in the primary boys' 2k (8:49) and Jessica Kiser seized 5th in the midget girls' 3k (12:01). In total, JATC runners brought home 52 medals for individual performances and 40 team medals. Photos from the event have been posted (sorry...we didn't capture everyone). Runners, way to show heart out there! [8 Dec 2008]
Downloads: Results (PDF, 80 KB); JATC Highlights (PDF, 21 KB)
 Race videos posted on Flotrack
Flotrack shooters braved the elements at the national championships to capture videos of the races and interviews with competitors. Check out the races - and an interview with JATC's own Cameron Plate - at www.flotrack.org. And be sure to leave a comment for Flotrack if you enjoy the coverage. [8 Dec 2008] Off-season practice schedule announced
Jenks America will be running during this off-season and we encourage you to join us. We'll meet at the Jenks High School track on Monday evenings beginning at 6 p.m. On Tuesday and Thursday evenings, we'll join up at LaFortune Park (61st & Yale in Tulsa) at 6 p.m. And on Saturday mornings, we'll again be at LaFortune Park beginning at 10 a.m. Come join us! It might be cold, but your times next year will be hot! [8 Dec 2008]  Jenks America Track Club: It's not just for Jenks...or Tulsa...or...
A common misconception about Jenks America is that it's a club for Jenks families and athletes. Nothing could be further from the truth. Jenks America is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization and it's not affiliated with any school. In fact, on our 2008 national cross-country championships team, 30 Oklahoma schools / cities (and 1 in Texas) were represented. So don't let the name fool you. We want you, no matter where you call home. [8 Dec 2008]
JATC preparing for cross-country nationals; buses to leave at 5 a.m. Thursday
Jenks America's national cross-country championships team, coaches and parents will leave Tulsa this Thursday. Please arrive 30 minutes early to load up; the buses will depart promptly at 5 a.m. from the tennis courts at Jenks East Intermediate School (on 91st between Harvard and Yale). Bring breakfast or snacks with you; the buses will not stop for breakfast. If you're planning to park your cars at the school, be sure to obtain a parking permit Thursday morning. Please ensure your payment for the trip is received ASAP. Also, all athletes and parents/legal guardians must sign and return two forms - the Parent Waiver & Release and the Parent Authorization for Medical Care to Minor(s). Additional information about the trip is available on the trip itinerary. For more information about the meet, including course maps and other details, visit www.youthcrosscountry.org. [1 Dec 2008]
Downloads: Itinerary (PDF, 44 KB); Parent Waiver & Release (PDF, 57 KB); Parent Authorization for Medical Care to Minor(s) (PDF, 155 KB) 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. [17 Nov 2008]
Download: Results (PDF, 44 KB) Looking for gift ideas? How about a Jenks America mug? Or mousepad? Or postage stamp? Or...
Check out many JATC-logo items http://www.zazzle.com/bchurch99. Just add items to your cart, check out and your items will be delivered to your doorstep. (Be sure to click 'View All Products' in the upper left to see all the items.) Please shop freely...a portion of the proceeds is donated back to Jenks America! [9 Nov 2008]
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 Brad Church 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 Brad Church 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 Brad Church. 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 Marcile Staub, 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 Brad Church. 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 Marcile Staub 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 DATE POSTED
IN ARCHIVES | ITEM | | 12 Apr 2008 | 2008 spring track-and-field season begins April 8
Jenks America's spring T&F season officially begins Tuesday, April 8. An information/sign-up meeting will be held April 8 at 6 p.m. at the Jenks High School track. If you're interested in learning more about our club, come hear from our coaches about our goals, philosophy and proven track (no pun intended!) record.
Download: 2008 JATC registration form | | 18 Mar 2008 | Former JATC runner qualifies for women's Olympic marathon trials
Former JATC runner Camille Herron on Dec. 1 qualified to compete in the 2008 USA women's marathon Olympic trials by finishing second among over 700 women at the Memphis Marathon. Camille's time of 2:45:40 was less than 2 minutes behind the first-place woman finisher. The trials are slated for April 20, 2008, in Boston, Mass. | | 18 Mar 2008 | 2 individual national champions, 9 top-3 teams return from XC nationals
JATC's roster of 72 athletes captured 2 individual national championships and 9 second- and third-place team awards at the inaugural Cross Country Coaches National Youth Championships. Over 650 athletes participated in the meet held Dec. 1 at Masterson Station Park in Lexington, Ky. Cordell Baker captured the gold among 38 top young men with a strong time of 16:10.41 over the hilly 5K course. Tiqvah Soap won the primary girls division, running 2K in 9:07.75. Photos are coming soon!
Downloads: JATC highlights (PDF, 57 KB); Results (PDF, 124 KB) | | 18 Mar 2008 | Orders being taken for Jenks America hoodies
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with the quantities and sizes you need. Adult sizes (S, M, L and XL) come in white only. Youth sizes (Small (6-8); Medium (10-12); and Large (14-16)) come in light heather grey only and tend to run a little small. The hoodies cost $23 each. Please place your order and provide payment to Nicole or Julia by Monday, Dec. 10. | | 18 Mar 2008 | USATF XC nationals slated for Dec. 8
The USATF XC National Championships will be held Saturday, Dec. 8, at Rim Rock Farm in Lawrence, Kan. More than 40 athletes from Jenks America have qualified to attend the meet, at which over 3,000 youth runners from across the country are expected to participate.
Downloads: Course maps (3K, 4K, 5K); Driving directions to Rim Rock Farm | | 18 Mar 2008 | Holiday party at Barbers' house slated for Dec. 21
Make plans now to attend the end-of-season holiday party at the Barbers' home (8774 S. Richmond Ave., Tulsa) on Friday, Dec. 21. The party starts at 7 p.m. Please bring your favorite dessert to share. The whole family is invited. | | 18 Mar 2008 | Off-season practice schedule starts Dec. 10
JATC's off-season practice schedule starts Monday, Dec. 10. On Mondays, we'll meet at the Jenks High School track at 6 p.m. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, practice will be held at LaFortune Park (near the batting cages) beginning at 6 p.m. And on Saturdays, we'll convene at LaFortune Park at 10 a.m. | | 18 Mar 2008 | Photos posted for USATF XC regional and state championships
Check out the new photo galleries from the USATF XC state meet held Nov. 10 at Chandler Park in Tulsa and the reginoal meet held Nov. 17 at Rim Rock Farm. Photos from these and all other events are available for purchase, with a portion of the proceeds being donated back to JATC. | | 2 Dec 200 | 5 JATC runners, 1 team finish first at regional championships
Five JATC athletes - Grace, Kelsey, Danae, Amy and Connor - captured individual golds at the USATF XC Region 9 Championships on Nov. 17 at Rim Rock Farm outside Lawrence, Kan. The bantam boys 'A' team captured first, while the bantam girls, youth girls and midget boys teams came in second in their respective divisions. JATC's entire contingent of 43 youth runners qualified to participate in the USATF XC National Championships slated for Dec. 8 at Rim Rock.
Downloads: Results (PDF, 61 KB); Course maps (3K, 4K, 5K); Driving directions to Rim Rock Farm; Photos (See KC Run) | | 2 Dec | Former JATC runner wins Route 66 half-marathon
Clay Mayes III captured first place in the 2007 Route 66 half-marathon on Nov. 18, covering the 13.1-mile course in 1:10:41. Clay, originally from Claremore, ran with JATC for several years and now is part of Oklahoma State's 18th-ranked cross-country team. Congratulations, Clay! | | 2 Dec | Payment due now for nationals trip
If you haven't already, please submit your payment for the trip to nationals. Checks can be made payable to Jenks America Track Club. Participating athletes are $285 each; non-participants (e.g., parents/guardians, siblings) are $265. The cost covers transportation, lodging, food and a team activity on Friday. For those who might need assistance, please contact Coach Barber. | | 2 Dec | Complete your medical information and parent waiver forms now
All participating athletes and parents/guardians riding the bus to and/or from nationals MUST COMPLETE MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WAIVER FORMS before boarding the bus. The forms will be available at practice, or you may contact Coach Barber. | | 2 Dec | Buses to nationals to depart at 6 a.m. on Nov. 29
The two chartered buses to nationals will be departing promptly at 6 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 29 from the parking lot directly north of the tennis courts at Jenks East Intermediate. Please plan to arrive a little early to load your luggage and yourselves. Automobiles may remain parked in the parking lot until we return on Sunday. IF YOU HAVEN'T COMPLETED THE FORMS (BOTH ATHLETES AND NON-PARTICIPANTS) REQUIRED TO RIDE THE BUS, PLEASE DO SO ASAP! | | 19 Nov | USATF Region 9 XC meet slated for Nov. 17
The USATF XC Region 9 Championships will be held this Saturday, Nov. 17, at Lawrence, Kan. If you participated in the state meet and completed your paperwork to continue on to the regional championships, get ready for a fun race at Rim Rock Farm! The races - from youngest to oldest - start at noon.
Downloads: Meet information/schedule; Course maps (3K, 4K, 5K); Driving directions to Rim Rock Farm | | 19 Nov | JATC runs well at USATF Oklahoma XC meet on Nov. 10
More than 50 JATC runners participated in the USATF Oklahoma XC Championships held Nov. 10 at Tulsa's Chandler Park. Results have been posted. Photos will be available soon!
Download: Results (PDF, 59 KB) | | 19 Nov | Results, photos posted for AAU XC championships held Nov. 3
JATC hosted the 2007 AAU XC State Championships this weekend at Mohawk Park in Tulsa with nearly 100 athletes in attendance. Other athletes participated in the championships at Woodson Park in Oklahoma City. Photos from the Tulsa championships are being posted by age group.
Downloads/links: Tulsa meet results (PDF, 71 KB); OKC meet results (PDF, 75 KB); combined results (PDF, 57 KB); photos | | 12 Nov | Aged 7 to 12? Consider participating in Route 66 kid's marathon
Registration is open for the first-ever Route 66 kid's marathon (ages 7 to 12). Here's how it works: (1) Register online for $15; (2) Log 25 miles - in quarter-mile increments - up until the Route 66 marathon on Nov. 18; (3) Bring your completed 25-mile mileage log to the Fitness Expo on Nov. 16 or Nov. 17 to receive your shirt and race number; (4) Run your final 1.2 miles on Nov. 18; (5) Receive accolades and a cool gold medal. For more information, visit the Route 66 kid's marathon Web site. | | 12 Nov | Six sub-20 times, six first-place finishes highlight JATC's performance at 30th Tulsa Run
Twenty-six youth runners and several parents competed in the Tulsa Run 5K on Oct. 27, brining home 14 top-3 finishes. Katherine (F1-8), Ethan (M1-8), Grace (F9-12), Stephen (M9-12), Regan (F13-15) and Coach Mike (M45-49) captured first in their respective age/gender divisions. Among 1,009 total females, six JATC runners finished in the top 25. Among 779 males, five ran to top-25 finishes. The team posted six sub-20-minute times. In the 15K race, a couple parents - way to go, Nicole and Shawn! - ran strong races. Many JATC alumni also ran well. McKale Davis captured first among all females and Clay Mayes III and Josh Butts crossed the line in fifth and eighth among all males, to name a few.
Downloads: 5K JATC highlights (PDF, 45 KB); 5K age-group results (PDF, 172 KB) | | 11 Nov | Qualify for our nationals trip at this weekend's USATF state championships
The 2007 USATF XC State Championships will be held Nov. 10 at Tulsa'a Chandler Park. The meet will be hosted by the Tulsa Spikes. Cost is $7 per runner. Race-day registration is available. You must participate in this meet to qualify for (1) our national championships trip (if you didn't already qualify at last weekend's AAU XC championships) and (2) the USATF XC Regional Championships be held in Lawrence, Kan., on Nov. 17. USATF membership is required. If you ran with JATC during this past summer's track-and-field season, your USATF number is still valid. If not, you may purchase your USATF card online or you may purchase one at the meet on Nov. 10.
Downloads/links: Registration form/meet schedule, map, USATF membership | | 4 Nov | AAU XC Championships coming up Nov. 3
JATC will be hosting the 2007 AAU XC State Championships this weekend at Mohawk Park in Tulsa. Races begin at 12 p.m. Cost is $10 per runner. Runners must participate in this state meet to qualify for the national championships on Dec. 1. On-site registration and AAU membership is available. PLEASE COME EARLY TO SIGN UP IF YOU HAVEN'T PRE-REGISTERED. Contact Coach Barber with questions.
Downloads/links: Registration form/meet schedule, map, AAU membership | | 1 Nov | Quentin finishes first overall at Miami's Green Country Run
Posting a time of 20:16, 13-year-old JATC runner Quentin Fowler was the overall top finisher at the Green Country 5K Run in Miami, Okla., on Sept. 20. Great job, Quentin!
Download: Fowler, Douthit capture honors at Green Country Run (Miami News Record; Oct. 24, 2007) | | 1 Nov | Ethan wins gold at Juke Joint Jog; Cameron, Nick capture silvers
Five JATC youth runners and four parents participated in the Juke Joint Jog 5K in Stillwater on Oct. 13. Ethan Church and Cameron Plate finished 1-2 in the boys 8-and-under category. Nick Williams finished second in the boys 9-12 group. Phoebe Frank also garnered a medal, finishing fifth in the girls 9-12 age group. Cadi Hunter completed her first 5K, finishing 11th in the girls 9-12 category. And Nick's mom, Debbie, won a 4th place medal in her age group. Full results will be posted soon. Way to go, runners! | | 1 Nov | Parker top finisher at Guthrie Land Run/Walk
At the Guthrie Land Run/Walk 5K on Oct. 13, Norman sophomore and JATC athlete Parker Bowles topped all runners, crossing the line in 16:53. Great race, Parker!
Download: Results (PDF, 49 KB) | | 1 Nov | JATC athletes post strong results at the Chile Pepper XC Festival
Several JATC runners and almuni ran well at the Chile Pepper XC Festival in Fayetteville, Ark., on Oct. 13. In the high school girls invitational race, Rani Melvin and Whitney Warfield finished 10th and 38th overall, respectively, in pacing Enid to a 9th-place finish; in the boys invitational race, Jack Heinrich finished 52nd overall and was the top scorer for Bishop Kelley's 16th-place team. In the HS boys open race, Owasso's Matt Wilson was the top runner for the Rams, finishing 15th overall and leading Owasso to a 4th-place finish. And in the college men's race, East Central's Joel Dutton finished 140th, scoring for 20th-place East Central Univ. Full results. | | 1 Nov | Registration forms now available for AAU state cross country championships
The 2007 AAU Oklahoma Cross Country Championships are slated for Saturday, Nov. 3, beginning at noon at Mohawk Park in Tulsa. The meet - a qualifier for the national championships to be held in Virginia Beach, Va., on Dec. 1 - will be hosted by Jenks America. The entry fee is $10 per runner. AAU membership is required for each runner. (JATC runners: Our AAU club code is OKATX7BKB8.) Please complete and return your registration form(s) as soon as possible.
Download: Registration form (PDF, 101 KB) | | 15 Oct | JATC parents and volunteers: We need you!
Mowing, measuring and marking the courses for the 2007 AAU Oklahoma Cross Country Championships will begin Sunday, Oct. 14. If you have some time, come out to Mohawk Park from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. this Sunday. If you have a lawnmower and/or weed eater and can get it to the park, we can probably use it. For more information, contact Coach Barber. | | 15 Oct | Jenks America wins team title at Zoo Run behind 22 top-5 finishes from 34 youth runners
In a strong overall showing, JATC caputured the team title at the 38th annual Tulsa Zoo Run's 5k race. Among JATC's 34 youth runners, 22 finished in the top 5 of their respective age/gender classifications. Photos have been posted! Some highlights from the race:
• Regan Ward (19:46) and Kelsey McKee (20:14) finished 1-2 among 341 female finishers. Nicole Remondet (23:10) also earned a top-10 finish.
• Among 311 males, 3 JATC runners - Josiah Soap (19:53); Stephen Slater (20:02); Quentin Fowler (20:07) - finished in the top ten with an average time of 20:01.
• In the girls 8-and-under group, JATC captured the first six of sixteen spots; in the boys 9-12 group, JATC captured the first seven of 56 spots.
• In addition to the youth, at least 8 coaches and/or parents and several alumni ran strong races.
Downlaod: Results (PDF, 150 KB) | | 15 Oct | Stephen, Christianna, Cameron take golds at Hurricane Run
Stephen Slater and Christianna Thrutchley earned golds in the 5K and Cameron Plate captured a gold in the 8K at the Hurricane Run on Sept. 29. Overall, JATC's 8 youth runners brought home 3 golds, 1 silver and 2 bronzes from the event. Congratulations, everyone!
Downloads: 5k results (PDF, 73 KB), 8k results (PDF, 91 KB) | | 15 Oct | 30 runners bring home 20 medals from Cowboy Jamboree; Danae McGee sets course record
Thirty athletes running for their respective varsity high school/junior high teams or JATC brought home 20 medals from the 71st Annual Cowboy Jamboree held Sept. 29 in Stillwater, Okla. In the junior high girls 1-mile race, Stroud's Danae McKee sped to a course-record 5:34. Approximately 1,400 non-collegiate runners competed in the races throughout the day - including varsity high school and junior high athletes, HS junior varsity runners and open participants. (Results currently are not available for the junior varsity races, but may be at a later time. Results will not be available for the open race. Several JATC members ran in both races.) Photos will be posted soon. Great job, folks!
Download: Results (PDF, 190 KB) | | 15 Oct | Back in the old days...
Oh, how times have changed! Last year, 72 Jenks America athletes participated in the AAU XC National Championships. In 1993, it was closer to 10. At the time, the club was known as the Jenks Track Club. And here's some trivia for your next Super Bowl party: Former University of Tulsa football standout and current New England Patriots fullback Garrett Mills competed on the inaugural XC team. (He's standing in the second row.) | | 15 Oct | Note new club code for AAU memberships
AAU membership is required to participate in the state and national AAU cross country tournaments. Memberships can be purchased online for $12 per year. AAU membership begins Sept. 1 and ends Aug. 31, so memberships purchased for the 2007 T&F season are not valid during the 2007 cross country season. During the checkout process, be sure to select Athletics as the sport. The club name is Jenks America Track Club and the new club code for 2007-08 is OKATX7BKB8. Multi-year memberships are available. | | 7 Oct | Zoo Run coming up this Saturday
The 38th annual Tulsa Zoo Run is slated for Saturday, Oct. 6. JATC will have a large contingent ready to blaze on race day. If you haven't yet signed up, there's still time. Sign up online by 10 p.m. on Oct. 4, register at New Balance Tulsa in Utica Square on Oct. 5 or sign up on race day beginning at 7 a.m. | | 7 Oct | Photos now posted for Sapulpa Chieftain Invitational, Race for the Cure, Holland Hall XC meet
Photos from the Sept. 1 Sapulpa Chieftain Invitational, Tulsa's Race for the Cure on Sept. 15 and the Sept. 22 Holland Hall XC meet have been posted. | | 7 Oct | JATC athletes run well at recent XC meets
Several current team members and athletes who ran at XC nationals with JATC last fall are speeding to victories at meets across the state.
OK Runner Classic. Katelin Cherry (Westmoore) and Parker Bowles (Norman) captured individual golds.
Canadian River Run. Casady Ashcraft (Seminole) crossed the line in first.
Lindsay Leopard Invitational. Watonga’s Morgan Sawyer came in at number 4.
Booker T. Washington Meet. Owasso’s Matt Wilson took home the gold. Josiah Soap (BTW) finished sixth.
Dogpack Run. At Edmond’s Mitch Park – the site of this year’s big-school XC state championships – Katelin Cherry captured the gold in 11:51.70 among 141 4A/5A runners. Casady Ashcraft ran 13:13.21 to finish eighth among 42 1A/2A/3A racers. Parker Bowles ran 17:11.63 5K to take sixth among 146 4A/5A athletes.
Southern Stampede. Jacquelynn Skocik, Amy McCarthy, Rachel Feist and Sarah Stark scored for the Jenks Lady Trojans, who finished 17th among 36 HS girls teams. Jenks’ boys finished 13th among 39 teams; Dylan Moon scored for the Trojans. Running for second-place-team Missouri Southern, Isaac Garcia finished 20th out of 337 runners. Joel Dutton scored in helping East Central capture 15th among 36 teams.
Bison Invitational. Casady Ashcraft secured another gold in the 132-runner HS girls race. Morgan Sawyer won 4th. Danae McGee (Stroud) blazed to the gold in the junior high girls race; Catherine Sawyer (Watonga) captured the silver.
Holland Hall Invitational. Amy McCarthy, Rachel Feist and Sarah Stark finished among the top 11 runners, helping Jenks win the HS girls team championship. Sapulpa’s Mindy Lake captured 19th overall. Top-10 finishers in the HS boys race included Caleb Clark (Bartlesville), Dylan Moon and Jack Heinrich (Bishop Kelley). Among the JV boys, Seth Rogers-Ford (Jenks) captured the silver in leading Jenks to the team title. In the junior high girls race, JATC’s Regan Ward and Kelsey McKee finished 1-2; Abby Hoover (JATC) crossed the line in 8th. Quentin Fowler (JATC) finished 4th and Stephen Slater (JATC) 13th in the 100-runner junior high boys race. | | 7 Oct | Terri Cassel finishes 6th at international meet
Coach Ken's wife, Terri, took 6th in the W45 800-meter run on Sept. 9 at the World Masters Athletics Championships in Riccione, Italy. Qualifying with a semi-final time of 2:29.10, Terri shaved nearly 5 seconds off to capture 6th in the finals in 2:24.35. (It recently was reported that Terri did not qualify for the finals. That was inaccurate.) Rock 'n roll, Terri! And it's good to have you back from "The Boot."
Downloads: Final results (PDF, 139 KB), semi-final results (PDF, 176 KB) | | 7 Oct | Date, times set for state USATF XC meet
The USATF State XC Championships will be held Nov. 10 at Chandler Park (Tulsa). Times (boys and girls): Bantam - 8:30 a.m.; Midget - 9 a.m.; Youth - 9:30 a.m.; Intermediate - 10 a.m.; and Young - 10:30 a.m. All Young men and women should be prepared to run at 10 a.m., as Intermediate and Young athletes may run together. Hosted by the Tulsa Spikes, the meet serves as the qualifier for the regional meet to be held in Lawrence, Kan., on Nov. 17. The regional meet will qualify athletes to attend the USATF National XC Championships, also to be held in Lawrence, on Dec. 8. | | 7 Oct | JATC makes splash at Race for the Cure
Several JATC runners set PRs and others ran strong races at Tulsa's Race for the Cure on Sept. 15. The event, in support of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure organization, attracted over 1,400 competitive 5K'ers and over 9,400 total run/walk participants. Twenty-one youth runners from JATC aged 6-16 (and at least 8 parents!) competed. Fifteen finished in the top 5 of their age/gender classifications; four of those captured first place. Photos will be posted soon. Way to go, runners!
Downloads: JATC results (PDF, 54 KB), full results (PDF, 228 KB) | | 25 Sept | Holland Hall XC Invitational coming up this Saturday
The Holland Hall XC Invitational will be held Saturday, Sept. 22 (click on the link for more info/times). Elementary and junior-high runners are eligible to run for JATC. Sign up will be at the meet. Runners should arrive by 8:15 a.m. to sign up. | | 25 Sept | Josiah captures bronze at Charger Challenge
Josiah Soap led the Booker T. Washington team to a second-place finish at the Tulsa Memorial Charger Challenge held Sept. 11. Josiah covered the 3-mile course in 17:42, finishing third among 37 runners.
Download: Full results (PDF, 62 KB) | | 25 Sept |  AAU national champion Cherry wins Marlow meet, highlighted in article on NewsOK.com
Westmoore junior and JATC runner Katelin Cherry on Sept. 8 won the Marlow Outlaw XC Meet with a fast 2-mile time of 12:13, leading Westmoore to the team title. Katelin discusses her goals for the 2007 cross country season in an article posted Aug. 30 to www.newsok.com. Katelin won the intermediate girls national championship at the 2006 AAU Cross Country National Championships last December.
Download: Westmoore's Cherry growing weary of finishing second (PDF, 167 KB) | | 25 Sept | Sawyer sisters blaze to 8th, 2nd at Watonga XC Invitational
Watonga students Morgan and Catherine Sawyer achieved strong results at the Watonga XC Invitational held Sept. 8. Morgan placed 8th among 96 high-school runners with a time of 13:28.4 over the 2-mile course. Catherine captured 2nd among 58 junior-high runners with a 2500-meter time of 10:22.0. Morgan was one of three JATC youth girl medalists at last year's AAU Cross Country National Championship; Catherine was JATC's top sub-midget girl at the event. | | 25 Sept | Note new club code for AAU memberships
AAU membership is required to participate in the state and national AAU cross country tournaments. Memberships can be purchased online for $12 per year. AAU membership begins Sept. 1 and ends Aug. 31, so memberships purchased for the 2007 T&F season are not valid during the 2007 cross country season. During the checkout process, be sure to select Athletics as the sport. The club name is Jenks America Track Club and the new club code for 2007-08 is OKATX7BKB8. Multi-year memberships are available. | | 25 Sept | Watch for more info about this year's USATF XC meets
JATC may also compete at this year's USATF state and national cross country meets due to the close proximity of the national meet (Lawrence, Kan.). No date has yet been set for the state meet. The national meet is slated for Dec. 8. | | 25 Sept | Terri Cassel misses 800M finals by 0.7 seconds (Note: Terri did in fact qualify for the finals, placing 6th. A corrected blurb was posted Sept. 25, 2007.)
Coach Ken's wife, Terri, competed in the World Masters Athletics Championships in Riccione, Italy. A member of Athena Track Club, Terri on Sept. 6 placed fifth in the second W45 semi-final race with a time of 2:29.10, narrowly missing the finals. At the national championships in August, Terri was part of the gold medal-winning, world record-setting W40 4x800 team and individually placed third in the W45 800M. We're proud of you, Terri! | | 25 Sept | Check out JATC-logoed merchandise
Lots of cool, JATC logo-emblazoned stuff is available through the Merchandise link. From bumper stickers to mugs to tote bags to stamps, it's available. Plus, a portion of the proceeds from the sale of all merchandise is donated back to JATC! | | 25 Sept | Don't forget to bring birth certificates
Please bring 3 copies of each athlete's birth certificate as soon as possible. The birth certificates are required for all AAU and USATF competitions. | | 25 Sept | Cross country routes mapped
Routes to be run by JATC athletes during Monday, Thursday and Friday practices have been mapped. (Tuesday practices will be held at the Jenks High School track.) Route distances vary by length and difficulty. Generally, "A" runners will run the 10K "Alps" route. "B" runners will run the 5K loop and may supplement that route with the 1-mile "Monster" loop. "C" runners will run the 1-mile loop. Are you ready? | | 25 Sept | 13 runners finish in top 10 at Sapulpa Chieftain Invitational
At the Sapulpa Chieftain Invitational, 12 runners finished in the top 10 of thier respective races. Mindy Lake (6:12) and Lisa Lake (6:12), both of Sapulpa, took 7th and 8th in the varsity girls 1-mile race (81 total runners). In the varsity boys 2-MILE race, Bartlesville runner Caleb Clark (10:31) took the silver among 89 runners. In the junior high girls 1-mile race, Stroud's Danae McGee (5:36) captured the gold, Regan Ward (5:45) the silver and Kelsey McKee (5:51) 4th place among 42 competitors. Among 44 junior high boys, Quentin Fowler finished 4th in 5:40. In the 71-runner, 1-mile elementary race, JATC runners captured six of the top 10 spots - Grace Barber, 1st, 6:06; Connor McKee, 2nd, 6:15; Noah Soap, 3rd, 6:16; Nehemiah Soap, 4th, 6:30; Mitchell Mays, 9th, 6:54; and Katherine McKee, 10th, 6:55.
Download: Full results (PDF, 64 KB) | | 25 Sept | Current runners, alumni participate in Hurricane Cross Country Festival
Several JATC runners and alumni participated in the University of Tulsa's Hurricane Cross Country Festival. In the girls 1-mile races, Sarah Stark (6:03) of Jenks took 6th among 52 seniors; Jenks runners Amy McCarthy (5:43), Rachel Feist (6:10) and Katelyn Berg (6:29) came in 1st, 6th and 10th among 34 juniors; and among 27 sophomores Jenks' Jacquelynn Skocik (5:42) captured the gold. Jenks' Tara Moesta (6:38) and Emily McCarthy (6:40) finished 10th and 11th in the 43-runner middle-school competition. In the boys 2-mile races, Dylan Moon (10:43) of Jenks took the bronze and Brian Alsdorf (Jenks, 13:10) 30th among 44 juniors. In the sophomore division, Jenks' Stuart Jackson (10:52) finished 4th among 44 athletes. Jenks' Seth Rogers (11:31) and Connor Poss (12:09) crossed the line in 3rd and 4th in the 40-runner middle-school boys race. Among alumni, OU's Kat Odell (11:00) took the silver in the women's 2-mile race. And in the college men's 4-mile competition, Kevin Schwab (OU, 19:57) finished 8th, Clay Mayes (OSU, 20:25) 11th, Josh Butts (TU, 20:27) 12th and Kelly Jury (21:37) 18th.
Download: Full results (PDF, 63 KB) | | 25 Sept | JATC featured in latest issues of HSSTM, Tulsa Kids
Jenks America is featured on page 72 of the Sept. 2007 issue of Eastern Oklahoma's High School Sports The Magazine. Also, check out the pages 6 and 7 of the Sept. 2007 issue of Tulsa Kids for a photo and brief article highlighting JATC's two Hershey's national meet competitors.
Download: On the Fast Track (PDF, 1.3 MB) | | 25 Sept | Cross country season starts Sept. 6
JATC's cross country season officially kicks off Thursday, Sept. 6. Please plan to attend the informational meeting slated for that day at the Jenks High School track beginning at 6 p.m. Registration and uniform order forms will be available at the meeting, but you may also download the materials here and bring everything with you. We look forward to seeing you!
Download: 2007 Cross Country Registration Packet (PDF, 197 KB) | | 25 Sept | JATC athletes complete successful T&F season
JATC's roster of more than 140 athletes had quite a summer. The team brought home a slew of medals from national (35 top-6 finishes), regional (23 top-3 finishes) and state (76 golds plus hundreds others) competitions. Of the national medalists, five garnered gold at the USATF Youth Nationals. Two athletes were invited to compete at the national Hershey's T&F Games, each earning a silver. Meet records were set by a few runners at the AAU Region 8 meet and the Sooner State Games. In addition to medals and records, the club hosted the 400-athlete USATF Age-Group State Championships and was one of 48 clubs nationwide to be awarded a USATF Mark Springer Youth Travel Grant. And our alumni had a great season, too, competing for numerous colleges and universities throughout the United States. Thanks to everyone for their hard work and dedication | | 30 Aug | Check out our new practice schedule (for a while anyway)
As we gear up for the upcoming cross country season - watch for sign-up information coming soon! - certain training locations and days have changed. On Mondays, we'll continue to meet at the Jenks High School track at 6 p.m. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, we'll meet at Hunter Park (between Yale and Sheridan on 91st) at 6 p.m. We'll also meet at Hunter Park on Saturday mornings at 8 a.m. No practices will be held on Friday evenings for a while. | | 30 Aug | Grace, Kelsey win silver medals at Hershey's national meet
Congratulations to Grace Barber and Kelsey McKee for taking silver medals in the 9- to 10-year-old 400 meters and 11- to 12-year-old 800 meter races, respectively, at the Hershey's Games on Aug. 4. Grace covered the 400 in 1:09.17 and Kelsey clocked a 2:28.75. Check out the medal-stand photos. | | 30 Aug | Terri Cassel part of world record-setting 4x800 team at USATF Masters Championships
Coach Ken and his wife Terri competed at the USATF Masters Outdoor T&F Championships held Aug. 2-5 in Orono, Maine. Ken ran strong times in the 800 (2:24.45) and 1500 (5:07.77) on his way to two top-20 finishes. Terri, competing with Athena Track Club, took third in both the W45 800 with a time of 2:24.21 and the W45 1500 in 5:04.53. She also was part of the gold medal-winning 4x800 W40 team; the team's time of 9:46.22 set a new world record and blasted the old record by 5 seconds. Ken and Terri will be attending the World Championships in Riccione, Italy, coming up Sept. 4-15. Way to go, Ken and Terri! | | 30 Aug | Parker has strong showing at USATF JO National Championships
JATC runner Parker Bowles made his mark at the USATF JO Nationals held in Walnut, Calif., July 24-29. Parker blazed to 4th in the IB 2000 steeplechase in 6:21.28 (among 23 runners) and took took 6th of 27 runners in the 3000 meter run in 9:15.48. He also ran a strong 1500 (4:14.06), ranking 16th of 34. | | 30 Aug | Regan places in top 10 at AAU National Championships
Regan Ward placed 9th out of 43 sub-youth runners in the 800 meters at the AAU National Junior Olympic Games in Knoxville, Tenn., held July 28 to Aug. 4. She ran a strong time of 2:25.03 - just 0.17 seconds out of qualifying for the finals - on her way to a top-10 finish. Great job, Regan! | | 30 Aug | 8 JATC athletes bring home 9 top-3 medals from USATF Region 9 JO Championships
Eight JATC athletes participated in the USATF Region 9 JO Championships in Edwardsville, Ill., bringing home 9 top-3 medals. Regional champs include Parker Bowles (IB 2000 steeplechase - 6:43.22; IB 1500 - 4:23.56), Brannon Warner (IB PV - 3.05m) and Kevin Johnson (YM PV - 3.81 m).
Download: Full results (PDF, 176 KB) | | 30 Aug | 3 JATC runners earn gold at USATF Youth Outdoor T&F meet
The USATF Youth Outdoor T&F Championships are complete and JATC athletes came home brimming with nearly 50 medals, including 3 golds (Alex Garcia/YM 2000 steeplechase/6:34.40; Kora McGee/YG 3000/10:32.00; Kelsey McKee/MG 800/2:21.12). Over the course of the 6-day, 2000-athlete meet, JATC athletes won 46 medals by finishing in the top 8 of their respective event(s) - 15 of those were top-3 performances - and set numerous PRs. Way to go, everyone!
Download: Full results (PDF, 467 KB) | | 30 Aug | Grace, Kelsey selected to participate in Hershey's Games
JATC runners Grace Barber and Kelsey McKee have been selected to participate in the 30th annual Hershey's Track and Field Games to be held Aug. 2-5 in Hershey, Penn. At the meet - which will showcase over 500 top athletes aged 9 to 14 from across the country - Grace, 10, will compete in the 400 and Kelsey, 12, will run the 800. | | 30 Aug | JATC athletes have 14 national-qualifying performances at AAU Region 8 Championships
JATC's small team of athletes attending the AAU Region 8 Championships in Joplin, Mo., on June 30-July 1 earned 14 top-3 medals - including 8 golds. The top 3 finishers in each event qualified for the AAU Junior Olympics slated for July 30-Aug. 4 in Knoxville, Tenn. In addition, Kora McGee and Regan Ward shattered Region 8-meet records in the SYG 1500/SYG 3000 and SYG 1500, respectively.
Download: Full results (PDF, 435 KB) | | 30 Aug | JATC named recipient of Mark Springer Youth Travel Grant
Jenks America has been named one of 48 national recipients of a 2007 Mark Springer Youth Travel Grant by the USATF. The grant assists eligible athletes in attending USATF national championships throughout the year. | | 30 Aug | Dollars to be donated to JATC
As of June 30, your generosity in purchasing photos from the May 26 USATF Oklahoma Age-Group Championships and certain other meets will result in an approximate $500 donation to JATC. The donation amount includes a dollar-for-dollar match to be provided by a local company's foundation. The donation will help offset expenses incurred while hosting the championships. A portion of any additional sales will be donated as well, so if you haven't ordered yet, please know that the galleries will remain active on bradchurch.smugmug.com/Sports. Thanks, everyone! | | 30 Aug | USATF age-group championships a big success; results and all photos now available
Full results by event and by team have been posted. More than 4,000 photos for review/purchase also have been uploaded. Also, we're working to make the finish-line photos captured by the FinishLynx® system available for purchase, too, so watch for that. Coaches, parents, volunteers and athletes: Thanks for your patience and hard work in helping make the 2007 USATF Age-Group Championships such a success!
Downloads: Full results by event (PDF, 222 KB) | Full results by team (PDF, 239 KB)
Photo galleries sorted by team: Athena | BA Express | Jenks America* | Oklahoma Jaguars | Personal Best | Pryor Creek | Sequoyah | Show Me | Skiatook Steam | Team Oklahoma | Tulsa Express | Tulsa Flyers | Tulsa Spikes | Tulsa Turbos | Tulsa Twistas | Unattached | Multiple Athletes | Unknown
* Note that there are 4 Jenks America galleries - Bantam & Midget Girls, Bantam & Midget Boys, Youth & Older Girls/Women and Youth & Older Boys/Men. | | 9 July | Kelsey and Kora take gold at USATF Youth Outdoor T&F Championships
JATC runners earned two more national championships at the USATF Youth Outdoor T&F Championships in Lisle, Ill. Kelsey McKee finished tops among 41 midget girls in the 800 with a time of 2:21.12. And Kora McGee bested 20 other runners to take the gold in the YG 3000 with a strong time of 10:32.00. Overall, through 5 days of the 6-day championships, JATC has garnered 30+ medals and set numerous PRs. Watch for a complete summary of JATC's results following the completion of the meet on July 8. Way to go, everyone! | | 9 July | Alex wins gold, Joel takes bronze at USATF Youth Outdoor T&F Championships
JATC's Alex Garcia won the national championship in the 2000M steeplechase (6:34.40) during the first day of competition at the USATF Youth Outdoor T&F Championships in Lisle, Ill. Teammate Joel Dutton captured the bronze with a time of 6:42.68. Congrats, guys! (Track the results as they happen.) | | 9 July | Results from Hershey's Oklahoma Championships now available
Five JATC runners participated on June 16 in the Hershey's Oklahoma Championships in Norman, Okla., coming away with 4 golds, 3 silvers and a bronze. Great job, Connor, Grace, Kelsey, Majesty and Regan!
Download: Full results (PDF, 105 KB) | | 9 July | Photos from the Little Kids 50M Dash posted
Check out a few photos - and the smiles! - from the Little Kids 50M Dash on June 25. Looks like we have some future stars in our midst! | | 9 July | JATC athletes bring home 33 golds from USATF Junior Olympic State Championships
Jenks America athletes captured 60 medals for top-3 finishes - including 33 golds - at the USATF JO State Championships held June 22-23 at Tulsa's East Central H.S. Nearly 100 photos from a few of the events have been uploaded.
Download: Full results (PDF, 135 KB) | | 9 July | 2 meet records broken by JATC runners at 2007 Sooner State Games
JATC runners Grace Barber and Kora McGee set meet records in the BG 1500 (5:26.20) and YG 3000 (10:50.09), respectively, at the 2007 Sooner State Games held in Moore, Okla., on June 16. JATC's small contingent came away with 14 top-3 medals, including 9 golds.
Download: Full results (PDF, 208 KB) | | 22 June | Update on USATF Junior Olympic meets, schedule changes
This year, there will be 2 USATF JO district meets - one in Ardmore (Ardmore H.S.) on June 2 and one in Tulsa (East Central H.S.) on June 16. Any Oklahoma athlete may participate in and qualify at either district meet for the state championships to be held June 22-23 in Tulsa (not Moore). Note that the new date for the Eastern district JO - June 16 - conflicts with both the Sooner State Games and the Hershey's state meet, so keep that in mind when planning which meet(s) to attend. Also note that in place of the originally scheduled Eastern district USATF JO meet, an AAU all-comers meet will be held on June 2 at East Central H.S. in Tulsa. Another change from last year: No Primary or Sub-Bantam age division events will be contested at USATF meets in 2007. Regarding AAU qualifying meets, all AAU meets will continue as originally scheduled. For a full meet schudule, including links to more information, registration forms and event agendas, please visit the 2007 page. | | 22 June | Photos, results available for AAU District Championships
Results and 220+ photos from the June 9 AAU District Championships in Moore, Okla., have been posted. Jenks America's 37 participating athletes brought home 70 medals from the championships, including 40 golds. Great job, everyone!
Download: AAU District results (PDF, 239 KB) | | 22 June | USA Youth Outdoor T&F qualifiers: Call now to reserve your hotel room
If you have qualified for and are planning to attend the USA Youth Outdoor T&F Championships to be held July 3-8 in Lisle, Ill., you need to reserve your hotel room(s) now. Click here for hotel contact info, rates and additional information. | | 11 June | Alumni to compete at this week's NCAA championships
At least two JATC alumni will participate in the NCAA outdoor T&F championships to be held June 6-9 in Sacramento, Calif. University of Oklahoma junior Marcus Pugh will compete in the men's 100 and the 4x100 relay with seed times of 10.28 and 39.59, respectively. And Auburn freshman Danielle Gilchrist will be running the 400 hurdles with a seed time of 58.10. | | 11 June | Mayfield, Harlan win gold at NAIA championships
Former JATC and current Oklahoma Baptist Univ. runners Amber Mayfield (Soph.) and Ross Harlan (Freshman) captured national championships in the women's 800 (2:09.44) and the men's 400 hurdles (50.99), respectively, at the NAIA outdoor T&F championships held May 24-26 in Fresno, Calif. Ross also brought home a bronze as part of the men's 4x400 relay (3:09.786). The Bison men won the team title, while the Lady Bison finished third. | | 6 June | Comment about photos from May 26 USATF age-group championships
We received a comment about photos not being available of non-Jenks America athletes from the May 26 meet. Please note that nearly 2,500 photos of non-JATC athletes are available. Just click on the appropriate team linked below and you'll be taken directly to that team's gallery. Granted, one photographer couldn't capture everyone, but there are hundreds of different athletes throughout the 20+ galleries below. All these individual team links will be added to the 2007 page as well, since that's what may have caused the confusion. Thanks for looking! | | 4 June | Green Country Invitational photos posted; will post results when received
More than 450 photos (mostly Bantams and Midgets) from the May 19 Green Country Invitational are now posted. Don't forget you can search for individual athletes' photos by visiting the Current Roster page and clicking on Photos. The photos are available for purchase, with a portion of the proceeds being donated to JATC. We'll post results as soon as we get them. | | 4 June | OU's Marcus Pugh qualifies for NCAA championships, helps team capture first regional title
Former JATC sprinter Marcus Pugh recently qualified for the 2007 NCAA championships in two events at the May 25-26 NCAA Midwest Regionals in Des Moines, Iowa. He ran a leg on Oklahoma's 4x100 team, which finished 1st in 39.59 (a time that ranks eighth on OU's all-time performance list). Marcus also qualified in the individual 100 meters, placing 5th in 10:40. OU's men's team captured its first NCAA regional title. | | 29 May | 5A/6A State Championships held May 11-12; numerous student-athletes earn medals
Hundreds of athletes representing Oklahoma's largest high schools participated in the 5A/6A State Championships held May 11 and 12 at Tulsa's East Central High School. Photos are up. See the 2007 page for meet results. Update (25 May): Several photos of Jenks runners have been added to the Day 1 and Day 2 galleries. | | 29 May | Alumni perform well at recent college/university conference meets
Numerous JATC alumni performed well at their respective college/university conference meets recently. Some highlights: At the Big 12 Championships in Lincoln, Neb., Marcus Pugh won the 100 (10.30), finished 2nd in the 200 (20.66) and ran a leg on the 4th place 4x100 (40.19) and 6th place 4x400 (3:09.00) relay teams in helping OU win its first men's outdoor T&F team title. After earlier being named to the Academic All-Big 12 T&F First Team, OU's Catherine Odell finished 14th in the 1500 (4:38.20) at the meet. Oklahoma State's Clay Mayes ran a 31:38.93 10,000 for 15th place in Lincoln. TCU's McKale Davis finished first in the women's 10,000 (36:22.75) and 12th in the 5,000 (17:39.78) at the Mountain West Championships in San Diego, Calif.; TCU's women's team finished 2nd. Jay Cooper (yep...that's Coach Cooper's son!) blazed to a 4th-place finish in 10.78 at the MWC meet; TCU's men's team finished 4th. At the IC4A Championships in Princeton, N.J., Army's Matthew Tower ran a NCAA regional-qualifying 1:49.54 in the 800 prelims; his time ranks 7th on Army's all-time performance list. Tulsa's Josh Butts ran a strong 1500 in 3:55.71 at the Conference USA Championships in Houston, Texas. And at the Pac-10 Championships in Stanford, Calif., Arizona's Lenesha Pugh took 16th in both the 100 (12.61) and 200 (25.81). These and other performances also are noted on the Alumni page. If you have additional results or comments, please submit them. | | 29 May | 25 JATC runners to receive reimbursement of national XC meet entry fee
JATC runners that placed in the top 3 of their respecitve age/gender divisions at the AAU State XC Championships last November and who attended the AAU National XC Championships last December should be receiving a reimbursement of their $35 national entry fee from the Oklahoma association of the AAU. Check your mailbox! | | 29 May | Hershey's meet results posted
Results for JATC runners who participated in the local Hershey's meet on May 5 have been posted. Congratulations to the 9 JATC athletes who brought home a gold (or two)! | | 19 May | Runners capture top spots at Full Moon 5K
Current JATC runners captured several top spots at the Full Moon 5K held May 12. Among 1- to 8-year olds, Katherine McKee (23:56) and Nick Williams (23:49) placed 1st in the girl's (8 runners) and boy's (12 runners) categories, respectively. Among 9- to 12-year-old girls, Kelsey McKee (22:10) took 1st, Kathy Bliss 2nd and Alisen Hansen 9th among 24 runners. In the 9- to 12-year-old boys division, Christopher Staub finished 2nd, Stephen Slater 4th, Connor McKee 6th and Jake Griffin 15th out of 40 runners. And among 39 16- to 19-year-old young men, Josiah Soap crossed the line in 8th. Several former runners also placed highly. Full results | | 19 May | May 19 Green Country Invitational coming up THIS SATURDAY
The USATF-sanctioned meet, hosted by the Tulsa Flyers, is open to all youth, open and masters athletes. USATF MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED TO COMPETE. Primaries through Midgets to compete in morning; Youth through Masters in afternoon.
Downloads: Meet Information (PDF, 122 KB); Registration/Order of Events (PDF, 48 KB) | | 7 May | New JATC Web site offers additional information, enhanced features
Take some time to stroll through our new site and check out what it has to offer. It'll be updated regularly with current news, results, photos and other content, so be sure to navigate back here soon. Please let us know what you think of the new site. | | 2 May | Youngblood earns Athlete of Week honors again
The Tulsa World on May 2 named Jenks' Patrick Youngblood as its boys track High School Athlete of the Week.
 | | 30 April | Track-and-field season now underway
Come train with us Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at the Jenks High School track from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Downloads: Information/Registration Form (PDF, 101 KB); Uniform Order Form (PDF, 85 KB) | | 28 April | 2007 Tulsa Express All-Comers Meet slated for April 28
Registration - 8:30 a.m. Field events - 10 a.m. Running events - 10:30 a.m.
Downloads: Registration Form (PDF, 21 KB); Order of Events (PDF, 67 KB) | | 25 April | Tulsa World highlights top performances by JATC runners
Shekila Wilkinson (Broken Arrow) ran state-leading times to win the 100 and 200 at Muskogee. At Cascia Hall, Victory Christian's Alex Garcia took home the gold in the 1600. (Seminole's Casady Ashcraft won the 400 at Cascia.) And Mustang's Kevin Schwab blazed to a 9:08.36 3200 to capture sixth place in a strong 3200 field at the Arcadia Invitational (Calif.). | | 21 April | Plates win at Grace Race 5K
Brandon finished first and Cameron second among the 8-and-under boys. Stephanie crossed the line third among the 9- to 12-year-old girls. And Cameron teamed up with his dad, Mark, to capture a parent-child medal. | | 14 April | Brother-sister duo win medals at Get Fit Tulsa 5K
Stephanie Plate brought home the gold medal in the 9- to 12-year-old girls age group at the Get Fit Tulsa 5K with a time of 29:10. Her brother Brandon earned the bronze in the 8-and-under boys group with a time of 29:54. | | 14 April | Robbins wins Ready...Set...Run 5K
Owasso's Kendall Robbins won the inaugural Ready...Set...Run 5K at LaFortune Park. Kendall braved the cold, wet conditions to capture the overall win in 17:11. | | 28 March | 2 JATC sprinters earn Athlete of Week honors
JATC athletes Shekila Wilkinson (Broken Arrow) and Patrick Youngblood (Jenks) on March 28 were named the Tulsa World's High School Track Athletes of the Week. | | 25 March | Terri Cassel wins national championship
Coach Ken's wife, Terri, won first place in the women's 45-49 800-meter run at the 2007 USA Masters Indoor T&F Championships in Boston, Mass. Terri, competing with Athena Track Club, finished in a time of 2:26.44.
| | 17 March | Cailean Carlberg wins St. Patrick's Day 5K
In 15:45, Cailean crossed the finish line in first. Six of the top 12 overall finishers compete with JATC. Highlights | | | | | 2006 | | | 8 Dec | Ailing Tulsan Runs for His Life (Tulsa World)
Raziel Flores, who suffers from kidney disease, says running keeps him alive. | | | |
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