Changes to the 2014 All-Metro Cross Country Banquet and Awards Selection Process Press Release Oct 20, 2014

ATLANTA – October 16, 2014 – Founded 50 years ago around the mission of honoring outstanding high school cross country and track & field athletes, Atlanta Track Club, is making enhancements to the All-Metro High School Cross Country Banquet as well as its awards selection process. As the organization moves into its next 50 years, it is recommitting itself to honoring the metro area’s top high school standouts in an exciting, new way.

Georgia Track Club Launches from the Starting Blocks! Press Release Jun 24, 2014

Georgia now has a professional Track and Field team! We wanted to update you on a project that has been many years in the making: the Georgia Track Club.We want Georgia to know that we now have a Pro track team for them to cheer for and follow. New professional Track team features 8 Olympic medalists and other elite Georgia athletes including Terrance Trammell, Angelo Taylor, Chaunte Lowe, Deedee Trotter, Reese Hoffa, Aries Merritt, Christian Taylor and Jarryd Wallace.
 

The American Track League Comes to Atlanta Press Release May 14, 2014

Atlanta, GA, May 12, 2014 — The American Track League is headed to Atlanta as it’s third stop of an eight meet series stretching from May through August. The meet in Atlanta will be held on May 16th at 7:00pm at Greater Atlanta Christian School,1575 Indian Trail Lilburn Rd, Norcross, GA 30093. Admission to the meet is free of charge

Meet Program https://cache.milesplit.com/user_files/11171/94177/meet_program_updated.pdf

 

Jags To Sponsor “Chillin & Grillin On Central” Press Release Apr 24, 2014

AUGUSTA, Ga. – Join us on Thursday, May 1st for "Chillin & Grillin on Central", a block party to benefit the new Ronald McDonald House Charities of Augusta from 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. at the corner of Central Avenue and Kings Way. Chef David Ross and GRU Augusta Director of Athletics Clint Bryant will have all types of barbeque, grilled food, and drinks at the event. A silent auction will be available and a live band will perform.

 

6A Sectional Track Meet Information and Entry Lists Press Release Apr 22, 2014

Coaches - please check your entry lists for the sectionals posted below. Let your Region Secretary know promptly if there are any changes or substitutions. All Entry Lists Updated as of 4/22/2014 11:00AM.  The deadline for changes is Noon,Wednesday, April 23, 2014.  

 

Three Jags Named All Region Press Release Nov 13, 2013

AUGUSTA, Ga. – GRU Augusta Men’s Cross Country seniors Jaiden Brandt and Dustin Ross and sophomore Preston Jones were named All-Region by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) following the NCAA regional championship meet on Nov. 9.

Jags Men Third At Regionals Press Release Nov 12, 2013

Jaiden Brandt takes second overall to pace GRU and ensure a Nationals berth. CHARLOTTE, N.C. – GRU Augusta sent both teams to the NCAA Southeast Regionals at McAlpine Creek Park where senior Jaiden Brandt placed second to lead the No. 2 Jaguars to third overall and give them a berth to the NCAA Nationals, while the women took 15th in Charlotte, N.C.

 

GRU Jags Ready For Southeast Regional Press Release Nov 04, 2013

AUGUSTA, Ga. – Currently sitting at No. 2 in the United States Track & Field Cross Country Coaches Association’s Southeast Region, the GRU Augusta Men’s Cross Country team, along with the Jaguar women, are ready for the NCAA Southeast Regionals on Nov. 9 at McAlpine Creek Park in Charlotte, N.C.

 

Jags Men Place First At Championships Press Release Oct 27, 2013

AUGUSTA, Ga. – The GRU Augusta men’s cross country program tied for first place with Columbus State in the Peach Belt Conference Championships, while the Jaguar women placed sixth Saturday morning in Americus, Ga., on the campus of Georgia Southwestern at the Southland Academy Course.

USATF Track and Field Star Andrew Wheating to be at Nike/Fleet Feet Classic Press Release Oct 15, 2013

Andrew Wheating

Andrew Wheating will be onsite at the Nike/Fleet Feet Coach Wood Classic as the featured Awards Ceremony presenter . In the article attached is a bio on Andrew. Running a head taller than most of his competitors, Andrew Wheating has become a fan favorite in the 800m and 1,500m competing for the Oregon Track Club Elite. Primarily an 800m runner in college, Wheating bumped up to the 1,500m and in 2010 ran a 3:30.90 in Monaco

GRU Augusta Remains In Top-10 Rankings Press Release Oct 03, 2013

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AUGUSTA, Ga. – The GRU Augusta Men’s and Women’s Cross Country programs remained in the top 10 for the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association Division II Regional Rankings Tuesday afternoon, according to a release from the USTFCCCA.

GRU Augusta prepares for the Jaguar Invitational set for this Friday, Sept. 20 Press Release Sep 16, 2013

AUGUSTA, Ga. – The GRU Augusta Cross Country programs will host their first meet of the 2013 season, the Jaguar Invitational, this Friday, Sept. 20 at Blanchard Woods Park in Evans, Ga., for a men’s 8K at 5:30 p.m. and a women’s 6K at 6:15 p.m. Fans and spectators are encouraged to arrive early because part of the entrance will be closed off after runners have arrived. For the runner’s safety, the section of the course that crosses the road near the soccer fields will be blocked off - preventing spectators from parking for several minutes.

Henry Dwyer Named Gatorade's Georgia Boys Track and Field Athlete of the Year Press Release Jun 29, 2013

Henry Dwyer's HS career is highlighted by being named Gatorade's Georgia Boys Track and Field Athlete of the Year 2012-2013.  Dwyer had a phenomenol senior season after suffering a heartbreaking disapointment in the 2012 GA Olympics falling ill and unable to compete in the 800m A Finals.  He led the Spartans to the State Boys Cross Country title in the Fall and got some sweet redemption at the 2013 GA Olympics sweeping  the A Private 1600 and 800 and won the Top Performance Award in the 1600 clocking a 4:10.84. 2 weeks later he made the trip down to Golden South and placed 2nd in the Mile with a converted 4:10.46. Dwyer maintained a 3.71  GPA in the classroom and was awarded a scholarship to UGA in Cross Country and Track and Field.

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FSU Track Assistants Harnden, Harvey Named Tops In South Region Press Release Mar 05, 2013

 

Florida State indoor track & field assistant coaches Ken Harnden and Karen Harvey have been recognized as the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) NCAA South Region assistant coaches of the year. The announcement was made Monday as the Seminoles prepare for the NCAA Indoor Championships meet, March 8-9 at the Randal Tyson Track Complex in Fayetteville, Ark. This marks the fourth time that both Harnden and Harvey have been selected as top assistants for the region.

Allie Buchalski named Gatorade's Georgia Girls XC ROY, Josh Brickell Repeats as ROY! Press Release Jan 17, 2013

JOHNS CREEK HIGH SCHOOL STANDOUT NAMED
GATORADE GEORGIA GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY RUNNER OF THE YEAR
 
CHICAGO (January 10, 2013) — In its 28th year of honoring the nation’s best high school athletes, The Gatorade Company, in collaboration with USA TODAY High School Sports, today announced Allie Buchalski of Johns Creek High School as its 2012-13 Gatorade Georgia Girls Cross Country Runner of the Year. Buchalski is the first Gatorade Georgia Girls Cross Country Runner of the Year to be chosen from Johns Creek High School.
 
Josh Brickell- The state’s returning Gatorade Boys Cross Country Runner of the Year, Brickell raced to the Class AAAAAA individual state championship this past season with a time of 15:55.32, leading the Lions to fifth place as a team. Also the two-time Runner of the Year as named by the Gwinnett Daily Post, he placed second at the Foot Locker South Regional championships in 14:49. He did not finish the national Foot Locker Cross Country Championships due to illness. Brickell captured eighth place at the Foot Locker’s national competition in 2011 as a junior.

DeKalb Co. and USATF GA Join to Honor 2012 Olympic Medalists Dee Dee Trotter and Angelo Williams Press Release Sep 10, 2012

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Here attached is a news release on behalf of Dekalb County that includes all the information, everyone is welcome friends, families, fans, and the public to join us as we honor two remarkable Olympians, DeeDee Trotter & Angelo Taylor on September 20, 2012 @6pm at the Maloof Center. On this evening, the two Olympians will be honored and recognized for their great accomplishment at this past year 2012 London Olympics held in July/August. Your presences is requested to help celebrate these two great Olympians. If there any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at the below info. We look forward to seeing you in a few weeks!

 

Sincerely,

Vernika Reeves, M.S.

USATF-GA 1st Vice President

Media/Communication Director

Washington State Hires Riley Press Release Aug 30, 2012

Dr. Tim Riley has been hired by Washington State University as its new  Cross Country Coach for both men & women.  He replaces pete Julian, who took a job with the Nike Oregon Project in Portland. 

Practice Policy for Heat and Humidity | GHSA.net Press Release Aug 01, 2012

Practice Policy for Heat and Humidity

The following policy was adopted on March 19th, 2012 by the State Executive Committee and goes into effect for the 2012-13 school year:

"Practice Policy for Heat and Humidity"

 

GHSA Heat Index Measurement & Record Chart

 

Heat Policy Document Distribution

 

Wet Bulb Globe Temperature Devices

 

Frequently Asked Questions Re: GHSA Heat Policy

Augusta State to Introduce Track and Field Press Release Jun 13, 2012

UGUSTA, Ga. – Augusta State University’s Department of Intercollegiate Athletics will begin sponsorship of track and field, according to an announcement Wednesday from ASU Director of Athletics Clint Bryant. Bryant indicated the Jaguars will sponsor women’s and men’s track & field beginning with the fall, 2012 semester.

Final fields set for adidas Dream 100m and Dream Mile Press Release Jun 06, 2012

NEW YORK CITY (June 6, 2012)—The elite high school fields compried of athletes from around the country are set for the 2012 adidas Dream 100 and Dream Mile races to be contested at the adidas Grand Prix on June 9 at Icahn Stadium on Randall’s Island, organizers have announced.