McMinnville/Champoeg Sign-up and PDXC Results
Click for McMinnville/Champoeg Sign-Ups as well as links to PDXC Results.
PDXC Results
Great job this weekend to all those who ran at Portland Meadows. If you're interested in the results here is a link:
RESULTS LINK
McMinnville/Champoeg Sign-Up (DUE 9/27 @ 10 AM)
Our next race is approaching fast. This coming week we have two different meets on our schedule. We have McMinnville on Friday afternoon and Champoeg on Saturday morning. Both races are open to all of our kids, but each kid should only participate in 1 race. There will be better competition at the McMinnville meet, so we recommend that our more experienced and faster runners sign up for that one. Runners in this category would be the Red and Green groups from Nike campus or boys faster than 12:15 and girls faster than 13:00 at PDXC this weekend. Champoeg will have a little less competition, but is a great meet as well. We recommend that the rest of our runners sign up for Champoeg. Please use the links below to sign up for whichever race you plan to attend by 10 AM on Tuesday (9/27).
**These are only guidelines if you are available to attend both races and are wondering which one is best for your child. You are welcome to sign-up for whichever meet works best with your schedule, and both races will be great experiences for the kids.
McMinnville Invitational - Friday, September 30
Girls Race: 5:00 PM
Boys Race: 5:30 PM
PDXC Race Info
For all PDXC race info, click here!
Attention BTC Racers!
Tomorrow morning is the Nike PDXC meet at Portland Meadows. For anyone wondering here is the basic info you need for tomorrow. When you arrive, look for the big red BTC tents in the tent area.
Schedule:
8:30 AM - Girls Middle School 3,000m Race
8:55 AM - Boys Middle School 3,000m Race
** The race is titled as Middle School, but all BTC kids will race at these times even if they are younger**
When to Arrive:
Please plan to arrive at least 1 hour before the start of the race. We need to have ample time to pass out race bibs. Group warm-ups will begin 45 minutes prior to the start of the race.
Entry Fee:
Kids racing have free entry. For parents there is a $5 entry fee.
What to Wear:
For the race kids will wear their BTC jerseys (any shorts are fine). If you do not have a jersey yet, we will have jerseys for sale at the BTC tent for $20. Make sure to bring your BTC jackets and other warm clothes for before and after the race as it is supposed to be cool and damp.
Roster:
Thank you to everyone who signed up. Here is a link to our full athlete roster for tomorrow. If you missed sign-up and are still interested in running, you can show up in the morning and we will try to get you entered (no guarantees!). The race organizers are very busy with a lot of entries so it will be up to them.
PDXC ROSTER
Location:
The meet is held at Portland Meadows Race Track.
PDXC Race Sign Up - DUE SUNDAY 11:00 PM
Click for more information.
Nike Portland XC - Saturday, September 24th
Sign-Up Due Sunday, September 18th 11:00 PM
Girls 3k: 8:30 AM
Boys 3k: 8:55 AM
Quick Notes:
This is a great meet for all of our different ability levels, and its right in Portland. If you haven't attended the first 2 meets of the year, this is a great meet to get the season started. There is no charge for the race, but the club will be charged $5 for every person that enters but doesn't race, so please make sure you attend if you register.
Location: Portland Meadows Race Track
Fee: Race entry is free. There is a $5 charge for spectators.
When to Arrive: Please arrive at least 1 hour before the race to assure you have time to get your race number and warm-up. Coaches will be located at the red BTC tent and will have race numbers to pass out.
Jersey and Jacket Sales
Jerseys and jackets will be on sale tonight and Thursday night at the Nike Campus Practice.
We will have jerseys ($20) and jackets ($30) for sale at Nike practice tonight and Thursday. Please bring cash or check payable to Bowerman TC. For our NE Portland, Sherwood and any other athletes that can't make it to Nike Campus practice this week, we will have the jerseys and jackets at the Portland XC meet on September 24th.
3 Course Challenge Sign-Up
If you missed sign-up for the 3 Course Challenge meet and would still like to go, please click the link below and sign-up before 9:00 pm tonight (9/13/16). The link also includes full meet information.
Sunday Long Runs
Sunday Long Runs meet at 1:00 p.m. at the Leif Erikson trailhead at the end of NW Thurman St. Click for more information.
We've had a lot of questions about our Sunday practices, so here is everything you need to know.
Our Sunday Long Runs Practice is at 1:00 p.m. and it meets at the Leif Erikson trailhead gate at the end of NW Thurman St (See map below). This practice consists of one continuous run and is led by our NE Portland coach Richard Punches. If you are very new to running, we suggest that you attend a couple more weeks of Tuesday/Thursday practice before adding another longer run to the weekend schedule. Throughout the year the long run may work up to about 8 miles for some of our older kids, but younger and less experienced runners are welcome to join and go any shorter distance.
We have always depended on parents joining us to help keep track of everyone on the long runs, and with our increased numbers that will be especially helpful this year. If you'd like to join us, bring your friends and we'll see you at the Leif Erikson trailhead on Sunday at 1:00 p.m.
BTC Youth Coaches
Meeting Location
Early Season Meet Sign-Up - DUE 9/7 and 9/8
Registration for our first two meets of the season is due 9/7 and 9/8. Please read full message for details.
PLEASE READ FULL MESSAGE:
The season is off and running! We have 2 early season meets on the schedule for this year. They are the Ash Creek XC Festival in Monmouth, OR and the 3 Course Challenge in Seaside, OR. These meets are labeled as "Early Season" for a reason. Practice has just started and it is a little on the early side for some of our athletes to consider racing already. With that in mind, registration for the the Ash Creek XC Festival is restricted to our middle school athletes who have been doing some running this summer already. Coaching presence at this meet will be minimal, and if you're on the fence, we suggest you wait until the the 3 Course Challenge. The 3 Course Challenge is open to all ages, but also keep in mind that a smaller portion of the club will likely attend this meet. If you are interested in running at either of these meets, sign up using the links below ASAP. We apologize for the short notice about sign-up for these meets. Do not worry if you are unable to attend either of these meets. We will have a full squad for the Nike Portland XC meet on September 24th.
Ash Creek XC Festival - Saturday, September 10
**MIDDLE SCHOOL RUNNERS WHO HAVE BEEN RUNNING OVER THE SUMMER ONLY**
Distance: 3k
Cost: FREE
Middle School Boys: 10:00 am
Middle School Girls: 10:30
** We recommend you arrive an hour before race time **
Sign up is due today (Wednesday, September 7) by 11:00 pm.
For exact location and more meet info, Click the button below. Coaching presence at this meet will be minimal.
3 Course Challenge - Saturday, September 17
**If you think you might go, sign up. There is no cost and we will not be able to add more registrants next week**
Distance: 3k
Cost: FREE
Middle School Boys: 9:15 am
Middle School Girls: 9:20 am
Sign up is due today (Wednesday, September 8) by 11:00 pm.
For exact location and more meet info, Click the button below.
Season Kick-Off
First practice is Tuesday, Sept 6th from 5:30-6:45 pm. Please register on line before Tuesday's practice at www.bowermantc.com/youth and bring payment to the first practice (cash or check payable to Bowerman TC). Be dressed to run! Click for more info.
When: First practice is Tuesday, Sept 6th from 5:30-6:45 pm. Please register on line before Tuesday's practice at www.bowermantc.com/youth and bring payment to the first practice (cash or check payable to Bowerman TC). Be dressed to run!
Where: The Nike training group meets at the Ronaldo field on the Nike campus in Beaverton on Tuesdays and the Bo Turf Field at Nike on Thursdays both days from 5:30-6:45 pm. For those unfamiliar with the Nike campus - the Ronaldo field is right in the center. We recommend entering campus on the Jenkins Road entrance and driving clockwise around the ring road to park near the red pin shown on the map below. The nearby green rectangle is the Ronaldo Field.
We also offer two other training groups one in NE Portland and one in Sherwood for your convenience. Coaches for these two groups are: NE Portland - Richard Punches (richard.punches@bowermantc.com) and Sherwood - Jason Humble (jason.humble@bowermantc.com). For full details on practice locations for these group please visit www.bowermantc.com/youth and scroll to the bottom.
Cost: Registration fee is $50 per person. We will have a singlet/racing top and warm-up jacket to purchase as well. Singlets will be on sale during the second week of practice for $20 and Jackets will be on sale the third week of practice for $30.
Meets/Competitions: Most of our races will take place on Sat or Sundays during Sept, Oct and November. Our first official team meet will be Sept 24th at Portland Meadows in the Nike Portland XC meet.
Full race schedule is at athletic.net
If you have questions regarding the up-coming season please email youth@bowermantc.com
Online XC Registration
Registration is now open online for fall cross country. Please fill out all parts of the registration and bring payment to the first day of practice!
Registration is now open online for fall cross country. Please fill out all parts of the registration and bring payment to the first day of practice!
Olympic Viewing Party
Its been a great Olympics for our club so far. Come join us at Lucky Lab to watch replays of all the BTC Olympic action so far and watch Moh Ahmed race the 5k final live.
Join members of the Bowerman Track Club in celebrating the final day of Olympic track & field action which includes BTC's Moh Ahmed competing in the Men's 5k and the Men's 1500m and Women's 800m finals.
Hosted at the Lucky Lab Tap Room (1700 N Killingworth St, Portland, OR 97210). Coverage of events begin at 4 p.m. (Pacific), so come join us anytime from 3 p.m.- 10 p.m.! Exclusive BTC gear and raffle prizes will be available. Don't miss out!
Youth Announcements Section
The youth xc announcements section will be used throughout the cross country season to get information out quickly and efficiently to athletes and parents. From practice cancelations, to race sign-ups to lost and found items. Click for more info.
BTC YOUTH,
Welcome to the Bowerman Track Club Youth Announcements, an effort to streamline our youth program communication. You have been included in this list because you are a participant or supporter of the Bowerman Track Club youth program. If you do not want to be included on these announcements, please unsubscribe in using the link below. If you know anyone that would like to be added to the list, please direct them to our youth page (www.bowermantc.com/youth) to sign up.
The youth announcements section will be used throughout the year to provide information quickly and efficiently to athletes and parents. From practice cancelations, to race sign-ups, to lost and found items. Whenever there is an announcement, you will be notified via email and the announcement will be posted on the youth page of our website. If you actually click on the "read in browser tab" it will take you to the post that will include a comments section. Parents, feel free to use the comments section to post any general questions you have about a particular announcement. We may even try to help coordinate carpooling to races this way. If you reply to an announcement, it should be sent back to us at youth@bowermantc.com and we will try to answer your questions asap.
We apologize in advance if there are any problems that arise in getting this up and running and we appreciate your feedback. Even if there are a few bumps, we are hopeful that it will help the communication of our club in the long term.
We are looking forward to the start of the XC season right around the corner! If you haven't already, come join us for our remaining two Summer 3k Series races!
See you soon!
