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2009 USATF JUNIOR OLYMPICS Date: December 12th, 2009 Location: Reno, NV Meet Webpage WHAT - 2009 USATF Junior Olympics The Buffalo Babes are returning to the 2009 Junior Olympics after a one-year absence. We are the host association. The Pacific Association is hosting this event. There will be about 2500 competitors in 10 different age groups. There is an Opening Ceremony on Friday, the JO's and Awards Ceremony on Saturday. DISTANCE - 5 km ORGANIZERS - Pacific Association of USA Track and Field SANCTIONING BODY - USA Track and Field WHO - BUFFALO BABES TEAMS identified over the course of 2009 WHERE - Rancho San Rafael Park, Reno, NV WHEN - December 12th, 2009 AGE GROUPS - Intermediate Girls (IG) were born in 1993 or 1994. Young Women (YW) were born in 1991 or 1992. ENTRY CONDITIONS - You must be a 2008 USATF member and must be a Buffalo Chips club member. To join USATF (we are Club #104) - Click Here - Costs $20.00 - Select Club #104 To join the Buffalo Chips - Click Here - Print it out, mail it in - Costs $20 for students (up $5 from last year) RACE SCHEDULES - IG always race at 1pm, YW always race at 2pm THE COURSE - THE COMPETITION - TBA GROUND TRANSPORTATION - none, no car rentals this year ! AIR TRANSPORTATION - none, we're driving this year ! TOP TEN LIST OF THINGS TO DO ===================== (Check each item off as you go.) 1. SIZE OF TRAVELING PARTY: not necessary this year (no air travel) 2. CALL HOTEL TO RESERVE YOUR ROOM: (after hotel is chosen) 3. BIRTH CERTIFICATE: Unless you ran with the team last year, get Joe a copy of your birth certificate. Not an original, just a copy. 4. JOIN USATF 5. JOIN BUFFALO CHIPS Print a form and mail it in. Select 'Full-Time Student (21 y.o. and under)' : $20 6. PERSONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Any info about your running credentials that you want on your personal page on this website, aside what we've already written, please feel free to send it in: top finishes, news stories, PR's, awards, etc. 7. BOOKMARK WEBSITE and check often to see what's happening. www.buffalobabes.net 8. PLAN ON BEING AT THE REGIONAL USATF QUALIFIER IN RENO. (details coming) 9. GO OUT AND BUY OR SET ASIDE BLACK RUNNING SHORTS AND WARM-UP PANTS. If desired, also buy or pack some white or black Under Armour to regulate core temperature or other warm running undergarments. Under Armour website 10. MAKE ARRANGEMENTS AT SCHOOL to have any missed tests and homework made up for the two days of school that you miss. 2009 ESTIMATED COSTS =================== 1. 2009 Airfare Payment Schedule : NO AIR TRAVEL IN 2009! 2. Team Fee: $60 (due Sept. 1) This cost goes toward team expenses (website, toner, etc.) and several goodies for the girls. 3. Joining Buffalo Chips: $20 for the athlete (more for whole family) 4. Warm-Up and Uniform - Stay Tuned 5. Joining USATF - $20 - www.pausatf.org Check Club #104 6. Hotel: NO GROUP HOTEL THIS YEAR! 7. Meals:- Stay Tuned 8. Souvenirs and spending money: ??? This is the underestimated and hard-to-predict expense... some of the girls spend around $100. 9. Transportation: NO CAR RENTAL THIS YEAR! (ONLY FOR YEARS WHEN WE DO AIR TRAVEL) WHAT TO PACK =================== LUGGAGE ALLOWED +CARRY-ON: one bag and one personal item +CHECKED: 2 bags free of charge, maximum weight 50 lbs per bag, Put name/address on outside inside of each checked bag IN CARRY-ON or ON YOUR PERSON: +Photo ID, no ticket necessary +bottle of water +iPod, walkman, etc., reading material, +medical needs, inhaler, pills, etc. +camera film.. don't check it +your yellow race shimmel and race flats - pack in carry-on! Too hard to replace if luggage is lost +some healthy food... the airlines try to starve you to death these days +NO sharp objects.. i.e. scissors, knives, cutting instruments of any type IN-FLIGHT +Do occasional toe-taps/heel lifts/static stretches; get up and walk around or at least stand and stretch your legs if possible every hour to hour-and-a-half. +Drink water; planes are dry and tend to dehydrate you. Sunday, November 29 Region 14 Qualifier WHAT: USATF Region 14 Qualifier WHY: Entry into the Jr Olympics is not automatic. We must qualify. We might have to race hard the day after the state meet. The Top 3 teams and Top 20 runners in every age group qualify for the national Junior Olympics in Reno. If there are only three teams we might be able to run easy. If there are four teams, we're going to have to run hard. WHERE: Rancho San Rafael Park, Reno DATE: Sunday, November 29th TIME: around noon Friday, December 11 2009 JO Itinerary USATF JUNIOR OLYMPICS - Richmond, VA FRIDAY DEC 11 - 9AM - Drive to Reno FRIDAY DEC 11 - NOON - Course Walk FRIDAY DEC 11 - 2PM - Hotel Check In FRIDAY DEC 11 - 5PM - Team Dinner SATURDAY DEC 12 - Race Day (1PM and 2PM) SATURDAY DEC 12 - 4PM - Team Pizza Party SATURDAY DEC 12 - 7PM - Awards Ceremony - Reno Events Center SUNDAY DEC 14 - Return Home (NOTE: Packet Pick-up 5-8 Thurs 10-10 Fri) Buffalo Babes Semi-Frequently Asked Questions Q: Why are we called the 'Buffalo Babes'? A: The older girl's Buffalo Chips age groups have affectionately been called the 'Buffalo Babes' ever since the team was started several years ago when the girls were in middle school. It first applied to Katie Briscoe, Erin Wachter and others in the Youth Girls age group. After the Youth Girls took second in the nation under team leader and national champion Caitlin Chock, Katie Briscoe's mom gave the 2000 team bracelets that said "Buffalo Babes" and the name has stuck. The bracelets were given to the girls at the Nugget Hotel in Reno and the idea for Joe to continue this tradition was also born at the 2000 Junior Olympics. The Buffalo Babes have been a national distance force ever since. Q: Why are we called the Buffalo Chips? A: Apparently there was a group of men back in the 70's in Sacramento that ran for fun and would go to the old Buffalo Tavern to replenish their calories. Eventually they wanted to be in a race and needed a sponsor, so the tavern owner agreed with the condition that the team name themselves...the 'Buffalo Chips'. Q: What are the Junior Olympics and how much longer after the high school season ends do I have to run? A: Most of the Buffalo Babes will qualify for the HS state meet. You only have to run for another week or two. Now, 'why' would you want to do the Jr. Olympics? For one, you're not going to take your break until mid-December, so why not compete why you're still running. Secondly, instead of running vs. girls your age from one state, you have a chance to race against some of the nation's finest - and have a blast doing it. No, it is not as competitive as Foot Locker or a few other meets. But only 10 girls from 13 western states will qualify for the National Foot Locker finals. With Junior Olympics, you know you are going. It's almost a sure thing. The top 25 girls (and then some) at any Jr. Olympic race are all college material, and earn All-American status to boot. College coaches think highly of athletes interested enough in the sport to compete in club running in addition to high school. Q: Regarding my training, what has priority? What my high school coach is telling me or something the Chips coaching staff may have recommended? A: Your high school coach has complete control over your training and the Buffalo Chips completely defer to them during the high school season. They even may set restrictions after your XC season because track season is approaching. All we need is for you to give an honest effort no matter who is training you and for you to run your absolute hardest at the JO's. Our goal is to get as many people as possible on that podium at nationals. |
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