• As a team, we ended up in the 8th place; that was expected.  We are by far the smallest Zone and we had a really young team this time.  The boys team, however, was 4th in the team scoring.

• Individually we had 13 medals (2 gold, 3 silver, and 8 bronze.)  This is the second best we've done since 2002 when I started coaching the Zone.  A huge congrats to our two gold medalists Jorden Freeman (U17 Javelin) and Kari Enns (U15 Pentathlon).  Jorden also had a bronze in the U17 200m.  The other medalists were:
• Kale Gilfillan (Silvers in U17 110m Hurdles and High Jump)
• Travis Kozie (Bronzes in U17 Long Jump and High Jump)
• Bryan Noble (Silver in U17 Discus)
• Kit Liske (Bronze in U15 Javelin)
• Zac Whittaker (Bronze U15 Triple Jump)
• Brett Lederer (Bronze U15 Pentathlon)
• Brady Liske (Bronze U17 Triple Jump)
• Troooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooy Bogh (Bronze U17 800m)

• Other notable performances include:
• Hayden Hollowell and Elya Hunt in the 3000m.  Both athletes led their race for awhile, but narrowly missed the podium at the end.  Hayden and Elya both recorded personal best times in both the 3000m and the 1500m.
• Our two youngest athletes, 12 yearl old Jarrod Larson and Jade Christian established personal best times running against some athletes who were 3+ years older than they were.
• In addition to Kari and Brett, the other multi-eventers Katelyn Jaeger, Tenille Diederich, Wezen Carias, Connor Johnstone, and Sierra Thomas showed lots of guts completing 5, 7, or 8 events in very hot conditions.
  
• The Peace River girls, Toni Dohlan and Sarah Darling, were great, stepping up and competing in the hurdles and triple jump, even though these events weren't their first choice.  Thanks ladies.
• My apologies if I missed any other notable performacnes - we had a ton of personal best performances.

• Devan Jaeger gets a shout out ... just because he's Devan Jaeger.

• If you've got pictures, post them on the Zone 8 ASG Facebook group - I'll be posting mine later today. http://www.facebook.com/topic.php?topic=14903&uid=19271491639#!/group.php?gid=19271491639
  

• Many thanks to our coaches - Arlene, Rigel, Erin, and Roland.  In addition to volunteering their time, these folks also gave up at least 2 days of pay from their work to be with you at the meet.  We really appreciate their efforts.

• For those of you who competed in the U 15 category (and a few of the girls who were moved up to U17), start thinking about the 2012 ASG in Lethbridge.  If you can be running cross country and doing school and/or club track next year, that will help you in 2012. - check www.wapitistriders.com for updates on local events.

• Clothing to bring - Be prepared for all kinds of weather - hot, cold, rain, etc.  Make sure to bring sweats, a hat, a warmer jacket, etc.  Also, you'll also want to bring something to wear to the Athlete's dance on Wednesday night - it doesn't have to be really fancy, but it shouldn't be sloppy.

• Bus - If you signed up for the bus and are NOT taking it, you really need to tell someone - otherwise they will wait and you'll hold up dozens of people.  Contact the Zone Chef - Chad Monner (Games cell 780-527-4078) to change your bus information.

• Cell Number - My cell number is 780-814-4693 - I'll have it turned on after Monday noon.  Please don't text me - it's annoying - I'm old, so talk to me!
  

• Schedule and Events - Make sure you check and double check which events you are competing in and what time they are scheduled. Links to the roster and schedule are posted below.

• Arrival and Departure from the Games (repeated from July 6)  - Plan to be in Peace River before 4 p.m. on Monday, July 19.  The bus from Grande Prairie leaves the Leisure Centre at 10 a.m..

• 2010 ASG Schedule  -  Here's the updated and correct competition schedule

• Updated Roster  -  Due to an injury, we've had to make some changes to the Youth Girls (U 17) roster.  Please check the updated roster -  ZONE 8 Girls ASG Track and Field Team Roster (Version 4 - July 13, 2010)

• Facility  - We had the opportunity to view the competition facilities on Saturday.  The track is pretty much complete - they'll have all the lines on it by Monday.  It's a nice, new rubberized surface (similar to the track in Grande Prairie) suitable for 7mm spikes. 
  

• Athlete Participation Kits - If you haven't received your hoodie, Games Participant Manual, and baggage tags yet, get a hold of Bill to arrange pick up.
  

• Practices -  We'll meet in Grande Prairie at the track on Tuesday and Thursday this week at 4 p.m.  Tuesday will be your last chance to practice hurdles and starts - that equipment is being shipped to Peace River on Wednesday.  We'll also drag out the high jump mats on Tuesday.  If you can make it one or both of those days, that'd be great.
  

• Team Roster - Here's the latest.  There have been a few minor tweaks since version 1, so check to see that your events are correct. ZONE 8 Boys ASG Track and Field Team Roster (Version 4 - July 11, 2010)
  ZONE 8 Girls ASG Track and Field Team Roster (Version 3 - July 5, 2010)
  

• Arrival and Departure from the Games - Plan to be in Peace River before 4 p.m. on July 19.  The bus from Grande Prairie leaves the Leisure Centre at 10 a.m..

• Accommodation - The girls with be staying at TA Norris School and the boys will be staying at Glenmary High School.  The track is adjacent to both of these schools.  The food cerntre is at the arena which is about 2 km away - in other words, we can always walk if the buses are slow or inconvenient. 
  

• Athlete Participation Kits - I'll be receiving the participation kits which include the participant handbook,  bus information, Games T-shirt, etc, on July 7.  You need to get this stuff before the Games.  If you (or your designate) can make it to the Training Day (see below) in Peace River on Saturday, we'll distribute  the kits at that time.  If you can't make it, then please contact me directly.
  

• Training Day in Peace River - Saturday, July 10 - We're going to have a training session with a few races this coming Saturday in Peace River at the track.   All team members are encouraged to attend if you can make it.  It will give you a chance to become familiar with the competition site.

• Schedule of Events -  Athletics Alberta has told me that they will be using the same competition schedule as was used in 2008 in Medicine Hat.  That schedule is posted below.  The competition days are Tuesday, July 20 and Wednesday, July 21
• 2008 ASG Track Schedule - Day 1
• 2008 ASG Track Schedule - Day 2
• 2008 ASG Field Event Schedule
  

• Congrats to the 20 boys and 20 girls who will represent Zone 8 at the Games in Peace River July 19-21.  The initial team roster is linked below:

• Results from the Zone 8 ASG Trials Meet on June 19

• For those of you in the Grande Prairie area, we'll be practicing at the Legion Track at 4 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays until the Games.  You're encouraged to come out and train.
  

• ASG Forms for those who didn't fill them out at the Trials: 

• Visit the Zone 8 ASG Track and Field Blog for updated information.
  

• The Track and Field competition for the 2010 Games will run July 19-22 in Peace River.  Since this is a "split" games, athletes are able to compete in two different sports provided those sports are not being run on the same days.  For example, Track and Field athletes could also play Football at these Games.
  

• An updated  local  2010 local events calendar is now available. (Includes links for the Brian Harms Memorial, DHT Press Run, and  GP Triathlon.)
  

•  The Grande Prairie Run-Walk Club's website lists its upcoming events, too. 
  

• A number of Grande Prairie athletes took part in the Red Deer Half Marathon on May 22.  Top male GP runners included Robert Seitz (1:28 something), Bart Ruptash (1:31 and change), and Bill Corcoran (32nd - 1:32:29)  Lori Leduc was the top GP women (womens 5th - 1:34:59).
  

• Results for the Brian Harms race and Daily Herald Tribune Press Run can be found on the GP Run-Walk Club Website.
  

The following groups are meeting regularly for training runs.