Parker Panthers: Welcome

Congrats to Dylan Cann for getting another big PR (personal record) at Cross Country Nationals in South Carolina on Saturday, Dec 9 and to all those who participated in the Panther's inaugural year of Cross Country.  It was a huge success led by distance coach Kathy Gappinger.

INDOOR TRACK & FIELD SEASON: Contact Coach Brent Timmons (brentwendietimmons@juno.com) if you didn't get an e-mail on this and you would like more info.  [First practice is Thursday, Dec 14 at 4:30pm at the Parker Fieldhouse].  Here's some of the info:

Similar to last year, we want to provide the Panthers a chance to compete indoors and so we will begin training right away - if it fits your schedule we will start next Thursday, Dec 15.  This will be a smaller group so is probably not the best thing for those under 10 but if they have a sibling or are very self-motivated, they can still participate.  This program is ideal for those not in another sport or who want to begin harder training and put themselves in great shape for the outdoor season - whether that be track and field at the High School, Middle School or summer Panthers program.  HS's don't usually start officially training until the end of February and the MS programs are very short and don't give athletes a chance to get in good shape.  If they are in another sport or just want to, they are welcome to participate in the indoor program on a limited scale.  The indoor program will be run primarily by me, but if you're interested in helping Coach and/or participating in runs with your children, let me know.

Practices will be held primarily at the indoor track at the Parker Field House, but we will try to get outdoors as much as weather permits.  Practices will be typically on Mon, Tues, and Thurs, with some training on other days as coaches are available.  The times will vary, but we are looking to meet early from 4pm-5pm if we are outdoors and either 4pm-5pm or 5pm-6pm when we are indoors.  I know Coach Ross wants to get up to the Bluffs (just past Lincoln and I-25 in Lone Tree) as much as possible, especially for distance runners, but this will likely happen more often after the indoor season is done.

Here is the USATF Indoor schedule:  http://www.usatf-co.org/2011-10-03-02-48-26/track-a-field-schedule


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The Parker Panthers is a youth track team located in the Parker, Colorado area catering to youth 7 to 18 years of age.

Our mission is twofold:  1.  To expose youth to track and field in a fun and healthy environment hoping to perpetuate a healthy lifestyle while building character.  2.  To provide youth who want competitive level training and coaching with an option in the Parker area.  With optional Thursday practices and other specialized training we allow families to tailor their experience with the Parker Panthers.  We believe that the kids will have fun and work hard with either option.

OUTDOOR TRACK & FIELD SEASON
The Panthers participate in USA Track and Field (USATF) outdoor meets in May/June.  Meets are on Saturdays with the Colorado State Junior Olympics meet holding a few events on Sunday.  Meets are located throughout the metropolitan area with the State Junior Olympics meet held at Sports Authority Stadium in Parker!  (See Meet Schedule link)

For those who would like to and qualify at the Colorado State Junior Olympics meet, the Regional Championships will likely be held in El Paso, TX or Phoenix, AZ in 2011 during the second weekend in July 2012.  Nationals will be the held at the end of July.  Let's go!

Practices are on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:30pm to 6:45pm (plus an optional practice on Thursdays from 5:30pm to 6:30pm) at the track at Chaparral High School through mid-July and through the end of July for those going to Nationals.  Occasionally, we meet across the street if the CHS track is scheduled with CHS events so check the Calendar link.

The Panthers

If you have questions, you can contact Coach Brent Timmons at brentwendietimmons@juno.com or (720) 842-0153 or  Coach Ross Cargo at mailto:ross_cargo@yahoo.com

Here is a link to the USATF schedule - http://www.usatf-co.org/youth_juniors/schedule.html.  You can go to this site and click on each particular meet to get the Meet details and there's a results link there too.

Looking for track spikes?
Contact Coach Brent to find used spikes or trade sizes.  We even have new spikes for sale from past Panthers.  Spikes are not required, but if you're interested here are several places you can check-out:
1. Runners Roost
S. Parker Rd. & Arapahoe (Arapahoe Crossing)
In the small line of stores next to Chili's
Aurora, CO 80016
(303) 766-3411
www.runnersroost.com
** Runners Roost offers us a 15% discount off the regular price for Track Spikes (Youth and Adult sizes) as well as clothing.  Just mention that you're with the Parker Panthers Track Club to receive your discount.
2. Sports Authority
Sports Authority has provided us with coupons so see Coach Eileen Smith.
Parker Road & Twenty Mile Road
11445 S. Twenty Mile Road
Parker , CO 80134
(303) 524-8200
www.sportsauthority.com
3. Finish Line @ Park Meadows Mall
4. East Bay @  www.eastbay.com, they have an Outlet (see upper right hand tab in red on their website) with really great prices!

USATF membership info:
Please be sure your Panther is registered with USATF & we have your membership # (www.usatf.org/membership/application/index.asp club # 173).  You will not be allowed to compete without a membership.

Kerry Vargo runs the "Kids Running America".  For more information about Kids Running America go to http://www.kidsrunningamerica.org/

GO PANTHERS!!!!!