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2012 USATF JUNIOR OLYMPICS Date: December 8, 2012 Location: Albuquerque, NM Meet Webpage WHAT - 2012 USATF Junior Olympics 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 - WHERE - WHEN - December 8th, 20012 AGE GROUPS - ENTRY CONDITIONS - You must be a 2012 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 RACE SCHEDULES - MG noon, IG 1pm, YW 2pm THE COURSE - THE COMPETITION - TBA GROUND TRANSPORTATION - AIR TRANSPORTATION - LIST OF THINGS TO DO ===================== (Check each item off as you go.) 1. SIZE OF TRAVELING PARTY - How many are going to New Mexico? Let me know. 2. JOIN USATF - Report your 10-digit number to Joe, Send In copy of birth certificate to 120 Ponderosa Court, Folsom CA 95630 3. JOIN BUFFALO CHIPS - Print a form and mail it in. Select 'Full-Time Student (21 y.o. and under)' : $20 4. BOOKMARK WEBSITE and check often to see what's happening. www.buffalobabes.net 5. PLAN ON BEING AT THE REGIONAL USATF QUALIFIER. (details coming) 6. 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 7. MAKE ARRANGEMENTS AT SCHOOL to have any missed tests and homework made up for the two days of school that you miss. 2012 ESTIMATED COSTS =================== 1. Airfare: tbd 2. Team Fee: tdb 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 - no cost for uniform use 5. Joining USATF - $20 - www.pausatf.org Check Club #104 6. Hotel: tdb 7. Meals: est. $70 8. Souvenirs and spending money: ??? This is the underestimated and hard-to-predict expense... some of the girls spend around $100. 9. Transportation: tbd WHAT TO PACK =================== LUGGAGE ALLOWED +CARRY-ON: one bag and one personal item +CHECKED: costs depends on airline IN CARRY-ON or ON YOUR PERSON: +Photo ID, no ticket necessary +bottle to fill with water +phone, iPod, reading material... +medical needs - inhaler, pills, etc. +race flats - pack in carry-on! Too hard to replace if luggage is lost +some healthy food and snacks +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 tend to dehydrate you. Sunday, November 25 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. 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: tbd DATE: Sunday, November 25th TIME: around noon Anyone who does not run in the CA state meet will also have to run in the Pacific Association Qualifier one week earlier. Saturday, December 8 2012 JO Itinerary USATF JUNIOR OLYMPICS - Albuquerque 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: Many 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 fun 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 pretty much know you are going - it's 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 control over your training and the Buffalo Chips 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 the podium at nationals. |
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