BTC Spring Line Launch Party!
BTC Spring Line Launch Party
The Bowerman Track Club is hosting a Spring Line Launch Party this Saturday, April 27th, from 9:00am-1:00pm at The Athletic Community.
The new spring apparel and footwear items in addition to old favorites will be for sale. Some professional athletes will be there to chat, sign autographs, and take on all comers in Cornhole. There will also be a photo station/backdrop to take fun photos at. We hope to have a lot of good energy as well as provide our BTC Community first access to our club gear.
Additionally, we will have a BTC Community run from the store starting at 10am and will run distances of 3-5-7 miles down to the waterfront and back . All paces and ages are welcome.
We’re very excited to host this event with our running community and look forward to seeing all factions of the club (youth, professional, elite, masters) out there!
Event Details:
Date: Saturday, April 27th
Time: 9:00am-1:00pm
Location: The Athletic Community (2416 NW Thurman St, Portland, OR 97209)
IMPORTANT Shamrock Run Information
Bib Pick-up and Tent Information at the Shamrock Run
If you are racing at the Shamrock Run tomorrow, we have learned that they are NOT allowing tents along the water front this year. In order to get your packet, please find Coach Elliott Heath who will be wearing a red BTC jacket on the grass near the starting line starting at 7:00am. Please try to pick up your bib as early as possible!!
Additionally, while we will not be able to have our BTC Tent, it would be great if everyone could try to band together to find a mutual meeting spot to have all our BTC Community located at. We know there will be a sea of green so we’re hoping if everyone wears their BTC Red we can all find and support one another from the Club!
Event Details:
Date: Sunday, March 17th
Distances: Kids 1k, 5k, 8k, 15k, Half Marathon
Website/Registration:https://www.motivrunning.com/shamrock-run-portland/
Schedule:
Please note: start times subject to change.
5K Start Time: 8:00 am
15K Start Time: 8:55 am
Half Start Time: 9:20 am
Leprechaun Lap Start Time: 9:40 am
8K Start Time: 10:10 am
Stride Start Time: 10:30 am
BTC International Women's Day Run!
International Women’s Day Run
In honor of International Women’s Day, the Women of the Bowerman Track Club are hosting a community fun run this Saturday, March 9th, from 9:00am-11:00am at The Athletic Community. They will lead a short run then come back to the store for bagels and coffee provided by Pop Bagels and Proud Mary Coffee.
All paces, ages and genders (men are encouraged to attend!) are welcome. The BTC Women want to engage and connect with the running community in Portland and celebrate the success of all the strong women and girls in our community!
Event Details:
Date: Saturday, March 9th
Time: 9:00am-11:00am
Location: The Athletic Community (2416 NW Thurman St, Portland, OR 97209)
Distances: Anywhere from 1-4 mile easy run (you can still attend without running)
Shamrock Packet Pick-Up
Packet Pick-up for the Shamrock Run
If you are picking up your packet for the Shamrock Run at Nike today, Coach Emily is in a top row booth at the Mia Hamm Cafe from now until 12:00pm today.
If you do not pick up your packet in that window please do not stress! You will get your packet at the BTC tent the day of the race. We will have the bibs there very early.
Event Details:
Date: Sunday, March 17th
Distances: Kids 1k, 5k, 8k, 15k, Half Marathon
Website/Registration:https://www.motivrunning.com/shamrock-run-portland/
Schedule:
Please note: start times subject to change.
5K Start Time: 8:00 am
15K Start Time: 8:55 am
Half Start Time: 9:20 am
Leprechaun Lap Start Time: 9:40 am
8K Start Time: 10:10 am
Stride Start Time: 10:30 am
Shamrock Packet Pick-up!
Packet Pick-up for the Shamrock Run
This message is specific to those who registered for the Shamrock Run on Sunday, March 17th under the Bowerman team name. You will be able to pick up your packet from Coach Emily at the following times:
Thursday, March 7th at the final youth club pre-track practice (please arrive at 4:45pm).
Friday, March 8th at The Mia Hamm Cafe on Nike Campus from 11am-1:30pm.
If you do not pick up your packet in that window, you will get your packet at the BTC tent the day of the race.
Event Details:
Date: Sunday, March 17th
Distances: Kids 1k, 5k, 8k, 15k, Half Marathon
Website/Registration:https://www.motivrunning.com/shamrock-run-portland/
Schedule:
Please note: start times subject to change.
5K Start Time: 8:00 am
15K Start Time: 8:55 am
Half Start Time: 9:20 am
Leprechaun Lap Start Time: 9:40 am
8K Start Time: 10:10 am
Stride Start Time: 10:30 am
REMINDER 2019 Pre-Track Practice
Pre-Track Practice: February 12th - March 7th
This is a reminder that BTC Youth Pre-Track practice starts tomorrow! To get our kids ready for the track season, we will hold practices every Tuesday/Thursday 5:00-6:15 pm from February 12th until March 7th at the Michael Johnson Track on Nike Campus. Our current plan for the week ahead is to hold practice as normal. We will send out an additional announcement if conditions change due to weather.
The Pre-Track program is only a total of 8 practices and is meant to give kids a jumpstart to get ready for their school or CYO track program. All of our youth XC members are welcome, as well as newcomers. Feel free to bring along a friend! No additional sign-up is required if you ran cross country with us this fall. If you are NEW (did not participate this fall), please fill out the waiver sign-up by following the link below.
Parents, don’t forget we will have a parents running group coinciding with youth practice! If you are interested in running during practice time, come to practice ready to run and you can join a group of parents planning to run and provide some introductory training while the kids get their workout in!
Practice Details
When: 5:00 - 6:15 PM
Where: Nike World Headquaters (Michael Johnson Track) (No NE Portland or Sherwood practices)
Cost: FREE
2019 Pre-Track Practice
Pre-Track Practice: February 12th - March 7th
The spring track season is fast approaching and before you know it, the track season will be here. To get our kids ready for the track season, we will hold practices every Tuesday/Thursday 5:00-6:15 pm from February 12th until March 7th at the Michael Johnson Track on Nike Campus. The Pre-Track program is only a total of 8 practices and is meant to give kids a jumpstart to get ready for their school or CYO track program. All of our youth XC members are welcome, as well as newcomers. Feel free to bring along a friend! No additional sign-up is required if you ran cross country with us this fall. If you are new, please fill out the waiver sign-up by following the link below.
Parents, don’t forget we will have a parents running group coinciding with youth practice! If you are interested in running during practice time, come to practice ready to run and you can join a group of parents planning to run and provide some introductory training while the kids get their workout in!
Practice Details
When: 5:00 - 6:15 PM
Where: Nike World Headquaters (Michael Johnson Track) (No NE Portland or Sherwood practices)
Cost: FREE
2019 Shamrock Sign-Up- DEADLINE 1/31
Shamrock Run - Sunday, March 17th
The local Shamrock Run has always been a great event for all ages and distances. For anyone interested in running, make sure that when you sign up, you select the "Team Member" registration option for whatever race you are entering. When asked for the team name, enter "Bowerman". The deadline to sign up under our team is JANUARY 31st. For any youth athletes running we recommend that you stick to either the 5k distance or the Kids 1k.
Event Details:
Date: Sunday, March 17th
Distances: Kids 1k, 5k, 8k, 15k, Half Marathon
Website/Registration:https://www.motivrunning.com/shamrock-run-portland/
Team Name: Simply Bowerman
Schedule:
Please note: start times subject to change.
5K Start Time: 8:00 am
15K Start Time: 8:55 am
Half Start Time: 9:20 am
Leprechaun Lap Start Time: 9:40 am
8K Start Time: 10:10 am
Stride Start Time: 10:30 am
BTC End of Year Banquet
Hello BTC Youth,
This is a reminder about our Bowerman Track Club End of the Year Banquet this Friday Dec. 14th at 6:30pm at the Tiger Woods Center on Nike Campus (One Bowerman Dr, Beaverton, OR 97005). Pizza and Salad will be provided and there will be a cash bar for adults. Everyone from all practice locations are encouraged to attend. We look forward to seeing everyone there to celebrate the accomplishments of 2018 for our entire club!
-BTC Coaches
2019 Nationals Schedule and Announcements
All info regarding JO Nationals in Tallahassee.
IMPORTANT DINNER SIGN-UPS BELOW!
Full Nationals Brochure
For course maps, box assignments (region 13) and additional important information, please click above.
Nationals Schedule
Friday
6:00 - 10:00 AM - Breakfast @ Hampton Inn (BTC Hotel)
11:00 AM - Team Meeting and Number Pick-up @ Hampton Inn
12:00 PM - Depart Hotel for Course @ Yahara Hills Golf Course
12:30 PM - Course Preview Jog @ Yahara Hills Golf Course
4:30-6:15 PM - Opening Ceremony @ Alliant Energy Center
7:30 PM - Team Dinner @ Hampton Inn catered by Biaggis ($10 per person Cash or Check)
Saturday
7:00 - 9:00 AM - Breakfast @ Hampton Inn (BTC Hotel)
MEET SCHEDULE @ Yahara Hills Golf Course
**Plan to Arrive 75 min before the start of your race
9:00 AM - Girls 8 & Under
9:40 AM - Boys 8 & Under
10:20 AM - Girls 9-10
11:00 AM - Boys 9-10
11:40 AM - Girls 11-12
12:20 PM - Boys 11-12
1:00 PM - Girls 13-14
1:40 PM - Boys 13-14
(Awards for each race are 30 min following each race pending protests)
7:00 PM - Team Dinner @ TBD
Sunday
7:00 - 10:00 AM - Breakfast @ Hampton Inn (BTC Hotel)
Team Dinners
FRIDAY:
We have arranged reservations for dinner on Friday and Saturday night for everyone that would like to attend. Friday dinner will be at 7:30 PM at the BTC Hotel Hilton Garden Inn catered by Biaggi’s. The cost of this dinner will be $10 per person. We will pay for the dinner up front and then we ask that you pay us in cash or check. The easiest option will probably be if you want to just include dinner payment in the check that you give us for race entry on Friday morning. Please fill out the dinner sign-up below ASAP!
MENU:
Standard Option: Salad, Bread, Pasta with Marinara, Spaghetti & Meatballs, Chicken
FRIDAY DINNER SIGN-UP
SATURDAY:
For Saturday dinner, we are working on options that will accommodate our group, and will make an announcement when we have more details . We know there are some families leaving on Saturday afternoon that won't be able to join us for dinner, but if you are around until Sunday, please join us. If you plan to join for dinner on Saturday, please fill out the sign-up below.
SATURDAY DINNER SIGN-UP
Athlete Number Pick-Up
Coaches will pick up our team packet and numbers on Thursday. We will plan to have a team meeting on Friday morning at 11:30 AM at the Hampton Inn (BTC Hotel) and will pass out race numbers then. We will accept payment for Friday Team Dinner at that time (see below for more info). After the team meeting we will depart from the hotel for the course preview.
Weather Forecast
The weather for Friday and Saturday look to be a little cold! The lows for both days are 28 and 10 degrees with a chance of snow for Saturday. Let’s make sure we are packing layers! Highs are forecasted to be in the mid 30s. Make sure you pack your jackets, pants and warm clothes. We suggest packing gloves or other materials that you will not care if you lose them. Often kids start races in layers and become warm so if they have gloves they know they can toss off, that is generally helpful.
Live Race Results
Live results will be available on the event webpage. Official results will be available at the course.
Course Maps and Starting Box
All course maps for 2k, 3k and 4k races and the table of the starting boxes can be found here.
Coaches will take care of getting the athletes to the right spot. The table is a little confusing. We are Region 13 so look for the "13" in the grid for each age group for our starting box.
Age Group Coaches
All BTC Coaches will be at the meet assisting with all age groups, but below are the specific coaches for each age group that will take care of course preview on Friday and warm-up Saturday.
9:00 AM - Girls 8&U (Queenky Paulino & Liam Meirow)
9:40 AM - Boys 8&U (Tim Jantos & Jeanne Jantos)
10:20 AM - Girls 9-10 (Matt Reier & Myla Sweet)
11:00 AM - Boys 9-10 (Pete Brefczynski & Chris Cook)
11:40 AM - Girls 11-12 (Sarah Klecker & Elliott Heath)
12:20 PM - Boys 11-12 (Matt Wroblewski & Jason Humble)
1:00 PM - Girls 13-14 (Emily Pritt)
1:40 PM - Boys 13-14 (Larry Merrifield & Julian Heninger)