State Meet Recap
Congratulations Vista on a great state meet! This past weekend our boys finished 7th (only 7 points away from 3rd) and the girls finished 3rd in the meet. This was our best TEAM performance in school history. Some of our highlights from this years championship were:

• 4 State Individual/Relay Championships
  • Rachel Bair in the 100 meter dash and 400 meter dash. Rachel is the first individual champion from Vista in both of these events. 
  • Boys 4x800 w/ a NEW ALL ClASSIFICATION STATE RECORD. Benji Anderson, Tyler Downs, Jack Simmons, and Daniel Romalia broke Smoky Hills 2001 record by 3 seconds. 
  • Girls 4x800 #4 ALL TIME IN COLORADO. Peyton Adams, Annie Romalia, Jessica Derickson, and Keira Gamily broke our school recored in the process by 8 seconds!!!
• 3 State Runner-up Finishes
  • Rachel Bair in the 200 meter dash
  • Girls 4x400 w/ a NEW SCHOOL RECORD!!!
  • Benji Anderson in the boys 3200
• 2 Third Place Finishes
  • Tyler Downs in the boys 1600 and 3200
• 6 More All-State Athletes
  • Brennen Betts in the boys 110 hurdles (7th place)
  • Rachel Bair in the girls long jump (5th)
  • Tyler Downs and Daniel Romalia in the boys 800 (8th and 9th)
  • Peyton Adams in the girls 3200 (6th)
  • Ashley Hollingshead in the girls 400 (9th)

Additional state meet results and recap can be found at the links below:

• MVHS State Meet Results
• Final Individual and Team State Meet Results
• State Meet Articles, Photos, and Videos 

End of the Season Awards Banquet
When: Monday, May 22nd from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: MVHS Commons  
Who: All Mountain Vista Track and Field athletes and their families. 
​Dress: Look nice.

Uniform Turn-In

• Uniforms can be turned in to Coach Dalby in L503 starting this week. 
• Uniforms must be turned in by the last day of school to avoid an athletic fine. 
• Athletes that do not turn in uniforms will be fined $100 ($50 for top/$50 for shorts). 
• You will be unable to check-in for school in August (including receiving a parking pass) until your uniform/fine has been cleared. 
• State Participants: Please bring your uniform to the banquet, or to Coach Dalby after the state meet in L503. 

Pre-Season XC Meeting
When: Wednesday, May 24th @ 12:45 p.m.
Where: Dalby's Room (L503)
What: To talk about summer running, fall XC, summer goal setting, NXRSW trip eligibility to Arizona: November 18-20, potential spring 2024 travel meets for track, time off from running, new aerobic monster shirts, and other important Vista Nation XC agenda items. 

Kickin' With Katie: Girls Mental Skills Camp
When: June 6th
Where: Boulder, Colorado
Website and Registration: www.katiefollett.com/camp
Flyer w/ Detailed Information (doc)

Summer Cross Country Camp
Online Registration Link:

• https://vistagoldeneagles.sportngin.com/register/form/815546763

Who: All middle school and high school cross country/distance athletes wanting to prepare for the upcoming fall cross country season. Incoming 6th graders are also welcome to join our middle school camp. 

What: A 9 week summer training program for dedicated cross country runners looking to get ready for the 2023 fall season. 

When: Mondays through Fridays from 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. starting June 5th to August 5th. High school athletes will also have the option to meet on Saturday mornings as a team throughout the summer.

Where: We meet at a variety of locations throughout the Highlands Ranch area to run. Practice locations will be posted each week at www.vistanationxc.com

Additional Information: For more detailed information about our summer XC program please visit the following link on our website. 

• http://www.vistanationxc.com/summer-xc-camps.html 

Time Off From Running: Distance Runners
After your last race of the season it is time for a much needed break from running.  Everyone should plan on taking at least 2 weeks off/easy.  A few things to consider:

• Take 1 full week off from running. Let your body recuperate after a long season of track training and racing. 
• During week 2 of your down time you have 2 options:
  • Option 1: Jog easy 20-30 minutes every other day three times during the week (M/W/F or Tue/Thur/Sat. Take Sunday off no mater what.)
  • Option 2: Do not run this week at all.
• No organized training at this time. If you want to go for a walk, hike, play basketball, or anything else non-structured, do it! Keep things simple and fun. 
• Athletes should wait to return to training in June once they are feeling refreshed, mentally ready, and motivated to do so.
• No intense workouts in June. Just easy running and enjoying running with your teammates. We will return to faster workouts after the 4th of July. 

For some of you taking time off is a HUGE challenge, but trust us that your body will thank you for it when you are running fast in November/December.

Iron/Ferritin Check-up: Distance Runners
If you have not had your ferritin levels checked since the end of XC please do so before the start of summer running. The Coaches recommendation is to have your ferritin levels checked at a minimum of twice a year: Once after the track season, and once after XC season. If the last time you had your levels checked was after XC it is time to get them looked at again.

Below is information about the importance of iron/ferritin for distance runners. Please review as needed, and have your iron levels checked if you have not recently done so. This goes for both boys and girls.

​Rule of thumb, get your ferritin levels checked at least twice a year by your doctor. A ferritin level of 30 is the minimum number acceptable for adequate performance as a distance runner. We also recommend that every athlete on the team be taking an iron supplement that works for them. Please come talk to the coaches if you have questions. 

• The Importance of Iron in Distance Runners (Blog Post)
• Why You Should Get Your Ferritin Levels Checked (Blog Post)
• A letter from a doctor, with references, about ferritin levels for endurance athletes that you can take with you to your medical provider when you get tested. (Doc)
• Are Your Ferritin Levels Up to Speed? Top Coaches Take Tests for Iron Seriously (article)
• Ironing Out the Details: Know the facts about ferritin and iron before deciding to supplement (article)
• Iron Level Upkeep For Runners (article)

Meet Lineups for the Week

• Meet lineups for the week have been posted.
  • https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1XnkfgfZrRf5H-kzkZT9sdBcw4yOy8E4AVbE9_dvYLd4/edit?usp=sharing
• Thank you for your patience as the coaching staff placed 150 athletes into three different competition this week.​​

Results from Last Week
Results, videos, articles, and photos from last weeks meets. 

• Stutler Bowl Twilight
• Continental League Frosh/Soph Championships
• Liberty Bell Invitational 

Schedule for May 1st-7th
Mon: MVHS @ 3 P.M.
             Distance Runners: DeKoevend Park @ 3:20
Tue: MVHS @ 3 p.m.(League Meets Team
           Meeting) 
Wed: MVHS @ 3 p.m. 
            League JV Championships 
Thur: MVHS Practice @ 3 p.m.
             Continental League Championship Day #1
Fri: MVHS @ 3 p.m.
         Denver North Viking Invitational
Sat: Continental League Championship Day #2
Sun: Run on your own or call a teammate 

Continental League JV Championships
When: Wednesday, May 3rd
Start Time: 3:30 p.m.
Where: Heritage HS
Arrival: 2:30 p.m.
Out-of-Class: Students will be dismissed from 7th period on Wednesday. 
Transportation: Please provide your own ride to and from this meet
Meet Schedule:

• Meet Schedule (pdf) 
  • This meet is now beginning at 3:30 @ Heritage HS
  • This is a rolling schedule of events

Heat Sheets and Flights

• Heat Sheets and Flights
• Live Results Link
• Official Milesplit Page

Continental League Varsity Championships
When: Thursday and Saturday

• Friday is the flex day if weather looks like an issue on either of these days. 

Where: Echo Park Stadium, Parker
Arrival Time: Please be at the meet at least 90 minutes before your first event. 
Out-of-Class: Athletes competing on Thursday will be dismissed from 6th period
Meet Information

• Schedule and Meet Information 
• Official Results Page
• Heat Sheets and Flights (Updated on 5/5)
  • Saturday Field Event Flights
  • Saturday Track Event Heat Sheets

Denver North Viking Invitational
When: Friday, May 5th
Where: Denver All-City Stadium (Campus of Denver South HS)
Arrival Time: 90 minutes before your first event. 
Out-of-Class: Athletes competing will be dismissed after 2nd period on Friday. 
Meet Information

• Schedule and Meet Info
• Official Results Page
• Heat Sheets and Flights

State 5A Rankings
In-order to qualify for state, athletes/relays must be in the top 18 in their event by the end of the regular season (May 13th). Here are the current 5A Rankings for 2023.

• Boys 5A Rankings: 2023
• Girls 5A Rankings: 2023
• Rankings can also be found on Colorado Milesplit. However, these rankings are not official. 

Program Fee/Fundraising

• Payment Link: https://vistagoldeneagles.sportngin.com/register/form/187327841
• Why: There are currently 150 athletes out for track and field this spring. As a result, we have hired 8 coaches. DCSD provides six coaching stipends for the spring track & field season. This is two fewer stipends than we currently have. To ensure all of our athletes have proper coaching we are asking every family on the team to make a small donation to the Track & Field Booster Club.
• Program Fee Recommendations:
  • $50 recommended donation to help compensate our assistant coaches for the 2023 spring season. 
  • $150 recommended for athletes that are consistently seeing Coach Boele for massage therapy on Tuesdays.
  • Other Amount: Any amount to help support the program is greatly appreciated if you are unable to afford the recommended donation amounts. Likewise, if you would like to donate more your support is always valued. 
• Fundraising Goal for 2023: $7000 will cover the cost of the two assistant coaching stipends that DCSD does not cover for the track and field program this season.

Kickin' With Katie: Girls Mental Skills Camp
When: June 6th
Where: Boulder Colorado
Website and Registration: www.katiefollett.com/camp
Flyer w/ Detailed Information (doc)

Meet Lineups for the Week

• Meet lineups for April 24th-30th
• Thank you for your patience as the coaching staff placed 150 athletes into three different competition this week.

April 24th-30th
Mon: MVHS @ 3 P.M.
Tue: MVHS @ 3 p.m.
Wed: MVHS @ 3 p.m. 
            League Frosh/Soph Championship
Thur: MVHS Practice @ 3 p.m.
Fri: MVHS @ 3 p.m.
         Liberty Bell Invitational 
Sat: Stutler Bowl Invitational
          MVHS @ 8 a.m. (Distance Runners Not
          Racing at Stutler)
Sun: Run on your own or call a teammate 

Cont. League Frosh/Soph Championships
When: Wednesday, April 26th starting at 2 p.m.
Where: Echo Park Stadium
Entries: 4 entries per event plus 1 relay
Out-of-Class: Students competing will be dismissed from class at 12:00 p.m. 
Transportation: Athletes are responsible for their own rides to and from the meet. 
Timing: This will be an electronically timed meet. Results will be posted in Milesplit at the conclusion of the competition. 
Meet Information

• 2023 Continental League Frosh/Soph Meet Info and Time Schedule
• Results Page: Continental League Frosh/Soph Championship

Heat Sheets and Flights

• Track Events
• Field Flights

Liberty Bell Invitational
When: Friday/Saturday April 28th-29th
Where: Littleton High School
Entries: 3 per event plus 1 relay
Out-of-Class: 2 p.m. on Friday
Transportation: Please provide your own transportation to and from the meet. 
Meet Information:

• Updated Time Schedule (Friday is a rolling schedule-start times are estimated)
• Meet Website: Liberty Bell Invitational
• Start List and Live Results

Stutler Bowl Twilight 
When: Saturday, April 29th
Where: Cherry Creek HS (Stutler Bowl)
Entries: 3 entries per event. Additional entries allowed for athletes that have met entry requirements (see meet information for details). 
Arrival Time: Please arrive 90 minutes before your first event. 
Meet Info

• Official Meet Information 
• Meet Website: Stutler Bowl Twilight
• Heat Sheets (Updated on 4/28)

State 5A Rankings
In-order to qualify for state, athletes/relays must be in the top 18 in their event by the end of the regular season (May 13th). Here are the current 5A Rankings for 2023.

• Boys 5A Rankings: 2023
• Girls 5A Rankings: 2023
• Rankings can also be found on Colorado Milesplit. However, these rankings are not official. 

Program Fee/Fundraising

• Payment Link: https://vistagoldeneagles.sportngin.com/register/form/187327841
• Why: There are currently 150 athletes out for track and field this spring. As a result, we have hired 8 coaches. DCSD provides six coaching stipends for the spring track & field season. This is two fewer stipends than we currently have. To ensure all of our athletes have proper coaching we are asking every family on the team to make a small donation to the Track & Field Booster Club.
• Program Fee Recommendations:
  • $50 recommended donation to help compensate our assistant coaches for the 2023 spring season. 
  • $150 recommended for athletes that are consistently seeing Coach Boele for massage therapy on Tuesdays.
  • Other Amount: Any amount to help support the program is greatly appreciated if you are unable to afford the recommended donation amounts. Likewise, if you would like to donate more your support is always valued. 
• Fundraising Goal for 2023: $7000 will cover the cost of the two assistant coaching stipends that DCSD does not cover for the track and field program this season.

Meet Lineups for April 10th-16th

I. Results from Last Week

• HRHS JV
  • Track Results
  • Field Results
• Legend Track Clash (results, video, photos, articles, etc.)
• Northfield Nighthawk Invitational 

II. Schedule for April 10th-16th
Mon:  DeKoevend Park @ 3:20 (Distance
              Runners)
       MVHS @ 3 p.m. (Sprinters/Jumpers/Throwers)
Tue: MVHS @ 3 p.m. Coach Boele Will Be Here
Wed:  MVHS @ 3 p.m.
    Pond Frosh/Soph Invitational @ Echo Park
Thur: Classical Academy Invitational
             Rock Canyon JV Meet @ 3:30
              MVHS Practice @ 3 p.m.
Fri: MVHS @ 3 p.m.
         Pomona Invitational Day #1
Sat: Pomona Invitational Day #2
         MVHS @ 8 a.m. (Distance Runners)
Sun: Run on your own or call a teammate 

III. Testing Week Schedule
Due to state testing we are on a modified testing schedule this week. This will impact classes you are dismissed from when competing. 

• April 10th-14th Testing Week Bell Schedule 

IV. Meet Lineups for the Week

• Meet Lineups for April 10th-16th
• Thank you for your patience as the coaching staff places 150 athletes into 5 different competition days this week. 
• There will be an opportunity for every academically eligible athlete on the team (No failing grades) to compete this week.

V. State 5A Rankings
In-order to qualify for state, athletes/relays must be in the top 18 in their event by the end of the regular season (May 13th). Here are the current 5A Rankings for 2023.

• Boys 5A Rankings: 2023
• Girls 5A Rankings: 2023
• Rankings can also be found on Colorado Milesplit. However, these rankings are not official. 

VI. Program Fee/Fundraising

• Payment Link: https://vistagoldeneagles.sportngin.com/register/form/187327841
• Why: There are currently 150 athletes out for track and field this spring. As a result, we have hired 8 coaches. DCSD provides six coaching stipends for the spring track & field season. This is two fewer stipends than we currently have. To ensure all of our athletes have proper coaching we are asking every family on the team to make a small donation to the Track & Field Booster Club.
• Program Fee Recommendations:
  • $50 recommended donation to help compensate our assistant coaches for the 2023 spring season. 
  • $150 recommended for athletes that are consistently seeing Coach Boele for massage therapy on Tuesdays.
  • Other Amount: Any amount to help support the program is greatly appreciated if you are unable to afford the recommended donation amounts. Likewise, if you would like to donate more your support is always valued. 
• Fundraising Goal for 2023: $7000 will cover the cost of the two assistant coaching stipends that DCSD does not cover for the track and field program this season.

VII. Ponderosa Frosh/Soph Invitational 
When: Wednesday, April 12th @ 2 p.m. 
Where: Echo Park Stadium in Parker
Transportation: Athletes will need to provide their own transportation to and from the meet. School district transportation is not available for this meet. 
Arrival Time: 1 p.m. @ Echo Park Stadium if competing early in the meet. If competing in a later event please talk to your event coach. 
Dismissal:  Athletes competing will be dismissed from Eagle Time and 3rd period

• Testing Schedule: 3rd Period is from 1:35-2:50 on Wednesday

State Qualifying: This is an official state qualifying meet. It will be electronically timed. 

• Official Meet Information and Results Page

• Time Schedule and Additional Meet Information
  • Rolling Schedule
  • This meet runs longer than a typical Thursday JV meet and usually concludes around 8 p.m. 
• Field Event Flights
• Running Event Heat Sheets

VIII. Rock Canyon JV Meet
When: Thursday, April 13th @ 3:30 p.m.
Teams: MVHS, Heritage, Rock Canyon
Where: Rock Canyon HS Track
Out-of-Class: Athletes competing will be dismissed at 2:15 p.m.
Transportation: Athletes are responsible for finding their own ride to and from the meet on Thursday. 
JV Meet Order of Events (pdf)

IX. Classical Academy (Titan) Invite
When: Thursday, April 13th @ 2 p.m.
Where: Classical Academy HS in Colorado Springs
Transportation: There is no bus for this meet. Please provide your own ride to and from the meet.
Arrival Time: Be at the meet at least 90 minutes before your first scheduled event. This meet will run ahead of schedule if possible. 
Early Dismissal: Athletes competing will be dismissed from 4th and 5th periods

• Testing Schedule: 4th-5th Periods are from 12:15-2:50 on Thursday

Meet Information and Schedule:

• Meet Information and Tentative Time Schedule (Updated on 4/13)
• Heats and Live Results

X. Pomona Invitational 

• Meet Program/Heat Sheets Day #1
• Meet Program/Heat Sheets Day #2

When: Friday and Saturday
Where: Jeffco Stadium (Lakewood)
Out-of-Class: Athletes competing on Friday will be dismissed from 6th and 7th period that afternoon. 

• Testing Schedule: 6th-7th Periods are from 12:15-2:50 on Thursday

Transportation: Athletes are responsible for their own transportation to and from the meet on Friday/Saturday. 
Spike Length: 3/16
Time Schedule (link)
Awards: Medals for 1st-3rd places
Transportation: There is no bus for this meet. Please provide your own ride to and from the meet.
Arrival Time: Be at the meet at least 90 minutes before your first scheduled event. This meet will run ahead of schedule if possible. 
Tickets: JeffCo has gone to digital tickets for Track & Field meets. $5 per spectator. 

• Day 1
• Day 2

Meet Lineups for the Week

• Lineups for T.Ridge and Niwot​
• Thank you for your patience as the coaching staff placed 150 athletes into meets this week. 
• There will be an opportunity for every academically eligible athlete on the team (No failing grades) to compete this week.

​
March 27th-April 2nd
Mon: Aspen Grove Panera Bread @ 3:20 (Distance Runners)
       MVHS @ 3 p.m. (Sprinters/Jumpers/Throwers)
Tue: MVHS @ 3 p.m. Coach Boele Will Be Here
Wed:  MVHS @3 p.m.
Thur: T.Ridge JV Meet @ 3:30
      MVHS @ 3 p.m. (Sprinters/Jumpers/Throwers)
      Redstone Park @ 3:20 (Distance Runners)
Fri: MVHS @ 3 p.m.
Sat: NoCo Series #1 @ Niwot HS
Sun: Run on your own or call a teammate 


ThunderRidge JV Meet
When: Thursday, March 30th @ 3:30 p.m.
Where: ThunderRidge HS Track
Teams Competing: Regis, Vista, and ThunderRidge
Out-of-Class: Athletes scheduled to compete will be dismissed from class at 2 p.m. on Thursday. However, you can stay until the end of 6th period if you do not need to leave early for warm-ups. 
JV Meet Order of Events (pdf)

Niwot Invitational 
When: Saturday​, April 1st
Where: Niwot High School
Transportation: There is no bus for this meet. Please provide your own ride to and from Niwot HS.
Arrival Time: Be at the meet at least 90 minutes before your first scheduled event. Two hours is better if running later in the day. This meet will run ahead of schedule if possible. 
Information and Schedule:

• UPDATED TIME SCHEDULE: Online Meet Page/Results

​Warm-Ups

• • Warm-ups will take place on our lower campus. Click here for a map of warm-up locations. Warm-ups will not be allowed on the infield. 

Weigh-ins

• Pole Vault, Shot, and Disc Weigh-ins will all take place at their respective event areas, a map can be found here.
• Team Camps will be located on our lower campus. You can see a map of where team camps can be located by clicking here. 

Admission

• There is a one-time entry fee:  $6 for adults, and $5 for students. CHSAA and CHSCA passes will be accepted.
• Tickets can be purchased online by clicking here.

Parking

• After dropping teams off, buses should park at Rocky Mountain Christian Church (9447 Niwot Rd, Longmont, CO 80503). You can click here to see directions to and a map of Rocky Mountain Christian Church.

State 5A Rankings
In-order to qualify for state, athletes/relays must be in the top 18 in their event by the end of the regular season (May 13th). Here are the current 5A Rankings for 2023.

• Boys 5A Rankings: 2023
• Girls 5A Rankings: 2023
• Rankings can also be found on Colorado Milesplit. However, these rankings are not official. 

Program Fee/Fundraising

• Payment Link: https://vistagoldeneagles.sportngin.com/register/form/187327841
• Why: There are currently 150 athletes out for track and field this spring. As a result, we have hired 8 coaches. DCSD provides six coaching stipends for the spring track & field season. This is two fewer stipends than we currently have. To ensure all of our athletes have proper coaching we are asking every family on the team to make a small donation to the Track & Field Booster Club.
• Program Fee Recommendations:
  • $50 recommended donation to help compensate our assistant coaches for the 2023 spring season. 
  • $150 recommended for athletes that are consistently seeing Coach Boele for massage therapy on Tuesdays.
  • Other Amount: Any amount to help support the program is greatly appreciated if you are unable to afford the recommended donation amounts. Likewise, if you would like to donate more your support is always valued. 
• Fundraising Goal for 2023: $7000 will cover the cost of the two assistant coaching stipends that DCSD does not cover for the track and field program this season.