Mountain Vista Track & Field and Cross Country

May 10th-16th

5/9/2021

Results From Last Week

Meet Line-ups for May 10th-16th

Finalized meet line-ups for the week will be posted on Monday evening. Thank you for being patient as we organize 120 athletes into competitions for the week.
Please talk to your event coach at practice on Monday to know which meet(s) you will be attending.
May 10th-16th Meet Line-ups (line-ups will be finalized Monday evening)

Schedule: May 10th-16th
Mon: MVHS @ 3:10 (practice)
Distance Runners @ Writer's Vista Park @ 3:20
Tue: MVHS @ 3:10 (practice)
Wed: MVHS @ 3:10 (practice)
Ponderosa Frosh/Soph Invitational @ 2 p.m.
Thur: Heritage JV Meet @ 3:30
MVHS @ 3:10 (practice)
Distance Runners Practice @ Redstone Park @ 3:20
Fri: MVHS @ 3:10
Sat: Lyons/Longmont Invitational
Distance Runners Practice @ MVHS 8 a.m.
Sun: On Your Own

Ponderosa Frosh/Soph Invitational
When: Wednesday at 2:00 p.m.
Where: Echo Park Stadium in Parker
11901 Newlin Gulch Blvd, Parker, CO 80134
Transportation: There is no bus for this meet. Please provide your own ride to and from the meet.
Out-of-Class: Athletes will be dismissed at 12:00 on Thursday.
Meet Information:

Meet Information On Milesplit
Additional Meet Information
Meet Order of Event/Meet Schedule (pdf)

Heritage JV Meet
When: Thursday at 3:30 p.m.
Where: Heritage HS Track
Transportation: There is no bus for this meet. Please provide your own ride to and from the meet.
Out-of-Class: Athletes will be dismissed at 2:15 on Thursday.
Teams: Highlands Ranch, Vista, Heritage, Chaparral
Events/Schedule: Rolling schedule starting at 3:30 p.m.

800 Meters
100/110 H
100
4x100
1600
400
Field Events - everything but HJ

Lyons/Longmont/Monarch Invitational (Updated on 5/13)
When: Saturday starting at 8:30 a.m.
Where: Centaurs HS Track (10300 W South Boulder Rd, Lafayette, CO 80026)
Transportation: There is no bus for this meet. Please provide your own ride to and from the meet.
Spectator Fee: $5 at the gate per person
Meet Information and Schedule:

3200 Update:
The weather report says we’ll be dealing with the possibility of thunderstorms in the afternoon. We’ve looked at current entries for the 3200, and we’re going to eliminate the afternoon time slot and run all 3200 runners in the morning time slot. We will use our double alley, 16-turn stagger for the slower runners so the faster runners don’t have to run around lapped runners. Once we see final entries, we can let you know the cut-off time for inside (lanes 1-3) vs. outside (lanes 4 to 8).

Broomfield Invitational: 3200 Runners

When: Saturday
Where: Broomfield HS (1 Eagle Way, Broomfield, CO 80020)
Time: 8:35 a.m. Boys Open Heat followed by Elite 3200 Heat

2021 Athlete and Parent Information

Cross Country Summer Camp Information
Information for our summer 2021 cross country camp will be posted by the end of this week. Thank you for your patience.

May 3rd-9th: Ranch JV and League Early Qualifier Meets

5/2/2021

2021 Athlete and Parent Information

Academic Eligibility

Any athlete with a failing grade will be temporarily removed from competing in meets this season until their grades are all passing.
Grade reports come out on Monday. Athletes have until the next Monday to improve the failing grade before losing eligibility to compete.
When an athletes grade improves from failing to passing they will need to come see Coach Dalby in L503 to confirm before being allowed to compete in meets again.
Athletes that fail a class this semester become ineligible to participate in track and field during the month of June.

Uniform Checkout
If athletes still need to check-out a uniform for the season here are your opportunities to do so this week:

From 7 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday in L503 (Coach Dalby's room)
During SOAR time on Thursday from 7:30 to 9 a.m. in L503 (Coach Dalby's room)
Uniforms will not be checked-out during or after practice this week. Please make plans to show up before school on Wednesday or Thursday if you need a uniform.
Throwers: Coach Gardner will be giving you your uniforms at practice this week if you have not already received one.

Highlands Ranch JV
When: Thursday at 3:30 p.m.
Where: Highlands Ranch HS Track
Transportation: There is no bus for this meet. Please provide your own ride to and from the meet.
Out-of-Class: Athletes will be dismissed at 2:15 on Thursday.
JV Meet Order of Event/Meet Schedule (pdf)
Teams: Highlands Ranch, Vista, Rock Canyon, Heritage

Continental League Early Qualifier
Heat Sheets (PDF)

When: Saturday morning

Track Events start at 8:45 a.m.
Field Events start at 9 a.m.

Where:

Echo Park Stadium (Parker)
11901 Newlin Gulch Blvd, Parker, CO 80134

Meet Information:

Continental League Early Qualifier Meet Information (PDF)
Results Page (Colorado Milesplit)

Arrival:

All athletes competing should arrive at Echo Park Stadium by 7:45 a.m. unless otherwise discussed with your event coach.
Community Service: We are looking for 3-4 athletes that can help Coach Kunz with the high jump on Saturday morning. 5 hours of community service will be given. If interested, please come see Coach Dalby in L503 or talk to Coach Kunz at practice.

Spectators:

$5 entry fee for all spectators into the meet.
Spectators must remain in the stands at all times. No parents/spectators on the infield or on the side of the track.

Schedule for May 3rd-9th
Mon: MVHS @ 3:10
Tue: MVHS @ 3:10
Distance Runners @ Redstone Park 3:20
Wed: MVHS @ 3:10
Thur: Highlands Ranch JV Meet @ 3:30
MVHS @ 3:10 (Sprinters, Throwers, Jumpers)
Distance Runners Practice @ HRHS 3:20
Fri: MVHS @ 3:10
Sat: Continental League Early Qualifier Meet
Distance Runners Practice @ MVHS 8 a.m.
Sun: On Your Own

Meet Line-ups for This Week

Meet line-ups for Thursday's HRHS JV meet and Saturday's Continental League Varsity meet.
Please come talk to an event coach if you do not see your name in the line-ups.
Please talk to your event coach at practice on Monday to know which meet you will be attending.

2021 Track and Field Athlete and Parent Information

4/28/2021

2021 Athlete and Parent Information

2021 Team Handbook and Policies
Season D COVID Protocols and Guidelines for Athletes
2021 Track & Field Meet Schedule
Team Gear Order (open until Thursday at 11:59 p.m.)
MVHS Runners Roost Spike Night (Thursday after practice)
- Athletes can receive the same discount at Runners Roost at anytime. Just mention that you compete for MVHS.
Start of Season D Information (blog post from April 22nd)

April 26th-May 2nd: First Week of Practice

4/25/2021

First week of Practice Information

Please check the link below if you missed the first week of practice email that went out last week.
http://www.vistanationxc.com/blog/start-of-track-field-season-d-information

First Official Day of Practice

Monday, April 26th.
All athletes should plan to meet on the MVHS track at 3:10 prepared to workout.

Gear Order
All gear for the season is optional for athletes to order. The gear site will be open from Denver Athletic until Thursday night. Gear orders will be handed out at practice around May 13th.

https://vistatrack21.itemorder.com/sale

April 26th-May 2nd
Mon: MVHS @ 3:10
Tue: MVHS @ 3:10
Wed: MVHS @ 3:10 (Sprints/Jumpers/Throwers)
Rocky Heights MS @ 3:20 (Distance Runners)
Thur: MVHS @ 3:10
Fri: MVHS @ 3:10 (Sprinters/Jumpers/Throwers)
DeKoevend Park @ 3:20 (Distance Runners)
Sat: Team Time Trials/Practice (All Athletes)
MVHS @ 9 a.m.-11 a.m.
Uniform Checkout After
Sun: On Your Own

Competition Schedule for the Season:

Click on the following link to view this season's meet schedule:
- 2021 Boys/Girls Track and Field Schedule

Parent Meeting

There will not be a formal parent meeting at school this year. Instead, additional information regarding team policies, procedures, and other relevant information will be posted here by Wednesday this week.

Runner's Roost Spike Night
When: Wednesday
Where: Runners Roost Lone Tree
Flyer: Click Here for Info
What: 15% off all trainers and racing spikes for the season

Start of Track & Field Season D Information

4/22/2021

2021 Track and Field Roster as of 4/23 at 10 a.m.

Track & Field Athletes and Parents,

Welcome to the start of the 2021 season! After a long wait for season D to begin the coaching staff is excited to finally get things rolling next week.

I will be sending out additional information about Season D this weekend. For now, here is what everyone needs to know in order to be ready for practice on Monday.

Team Website:

www.vistanationxc.com

First Official Day of Practice:

Monday, April 26th.
All athletes should plan to meet on the MVHS track at 3:10 prepared to workout.

Practice Times and Locations:

Most practices will be held from 3:10 to 5:00 p.m. at the MVHS track for the remainder of the school year.
Beginning the week of May 31st, we will be transitioning to morning workouts once school is out for the summer. Individual event coaches will set the time for these practices.
Occasionally, the distance runners will meet off campus to run at local parks and trails during the season.
Saturday practices will be left up to the discretion of each event coach on the weekends athletes are not competing.

Sports Physicals:

Students registering for Athletics must have a current physical examination on file in the Activities office before the student is authorized to participate in practice on Monday.
You can upload your physical to your student's account when you register or anytime when you receive a new from the doctor.
Click Here for a copy of the physical form.
Physicals are valid for 1 year from the date of the last exam

Competition Schedule for the Season:

Click on the following link to view this season's meet schedule:
- 2021 Boys/Girls Track and Field Schedule
There are still a few meets that may be added to the schedule for the season.
Individual meet hosts will decide on all COVID protocols and procedures this season. This includes the number of fans that may attend meets, and mask requirements.
Meet information will be posted on the team website throughout the season. Typically on Sunday evenings.

Parent Meeting:

There will not be a formal parent meeting at school this year. Instead, additional information regarding team policies, procedures, and other relevant information will be emailed to everyone next week.
This information will also be posted on our team website.

Uniform Checkout and Team Gear:

Uniform checkouts for the season will take place at our team time trial/practice on Saturday, May 1st from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Track and field gear to order for the season is optional, but will be made available for online purchase next week from Denver Athletic. The link will be sent out to all athletes and families, and posted on our team website.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns you may have. Looking forward to officially starting up again on Monday!

--
Jonathan Dalby
Mt. Vista HS Social Studies
Mt. Vista HS XC/Track Coach
www.vistanationxc.com
@vistanationxc

April 19th-25th

4/19/2021

Winter Race Series #3
When: Saturday
What: 800 and 1600 events
Where: Niwot HS (in Boulder County) starting at 11 a.m.
Heat Sheets (PDF)
Time Schedule (xlsx)
Notes to pass along to athletes and parents.

Niwot High School Map is attached (PDF). Includes the locations of the warm-up area, check-in table, restrooms, etc... If we could keep athletes off the track until 15-20 minutes before they race that would be great!
Niwot Trails Map is attached (PDF). Just in case you want to send your athletes out for a longer cool-down or go for your own run! There are so many great trails and dirt roads to run on directly connected to the track!
COVID GUIDELINES: Nothing new here, the fewer spectators the better...
- INFIELD ACCESS: The infield is reserved for athletes and coaches only. Athletes should not be on the track until they are within the 20-minute window of the start of their race.
- WARM-UP/COOL-DOWN AREAS: Please use the trails to run on and use the soccer fields for drills, strides, etc...
- SPECTATORS: 2 spectators maximum allowed per athlete. In order to keep crowd numbers low, spectators should only be in the stadium no earlier than 10 minutes before their athlete is racing. Spectators should leave the stadium as soon as their athlete finishes. Please do not congregate at any time.
- SPECTATOR VIEWING: Spectators are not allowed on the infield or on the track

Registration for the CHSAA Track & Field Season
Registration for season D will open up on Monday, April 5th, and will close on April 19th. Please check the school athletic site for information about Season D registration:

https://mountainvista.rschoolteams.com/
Athletes that do not register by April 19th will not be able to participate in the official CHSAA track and field season.

2021 Track and Field Meet Schedule

Link to Schedule

April 19th-25th
Mon: MVHS @ 3:10
Tue: MVHS @ 3:10
Wed: MVHS @ 3:10
Thur: MVHS @ 3:10
Fri: Redstone Park @ 3:20
Sat: Writer's Vista @ 8 a.m.
Sun: On Your Own

April 12th-18th

4/13/2021

Chandler Rotary Invitational Results

https://mountainvista.rschoolteams.com/
Athletes that do not register by April 19th will not be able to participate in the official CHSAA track and field season.

April 12th-18th
Mon: On Your Own or w/ a teammate
Tue: On Your Own or w/ a teammate
Wed: Redstone Park 3:20 p.m.
Thur: MVHS @ 3:10 p.m.
Fri: MVHS @ 8 a.m.
Sat: Long Run On Your Own or w/ a teammate
Sun: On Your Own or w/ a teammate

April 5th-11th

4/4/2021

Schedule for April 5th-11th
Mon: Redstone Park 3:20 p.m.
Tue: MVHS 3:10 p.m. (Track Workout)
Wed: DeKoevend Park @ 3:20 p.m.
Thur: MVHS @ 3:10 p.m.
Fri: MVHS @ 3:10 p.m. (Time Trial)
Sat: On Your Own
Sun: Day Off

Time Trial on Friday, April 9th
The distance is still TBD, but we plan on doing something different this day. The sprinters are also joining us. The distance will either be a 300, 600, 1K, or some other crazy distance that we decide will be fun to run. Details will be given at practice during the week.

Practice Schedule for Monday April 12th and Tuesday April 13th
We will not officially meet as a team on Monday, April 12th and Tuesday April, 13th. Instead, I am scheduling a few days for you to either run on your own, or call a teammate to run with. One day will be a long run and the other day will be a recovery run.

Registration for the CHSAA Track & Field Season
Registration for season D will open up on Monday, April 5th, and will close on April 19th. Please check the school athletic site for information about Season D registration:

https://mountainvista.rschoolteams.com/
Athletes that do not register by April 19th will not be able to participate in the official CHSAA track and field season.

March 29th-April 4th

3/28/2021

Results from Winter Race Series Meet #2
Great job this weekend Vista! It is very encouraging to see all of the hard work you have put in together as a TEAM paying off with some outstanding early season performances at Harrison! Results are posted at the link below along with photos from the meet.

Results and Photos

Schedule for March 29th-April 4th
Mon: Writer's Vista Park 3:20 p.m.
Tue: MVHS 3:10 p.m. (Weight Room after run)
Wed: MVHS @ 3:10 p.m. (Track Workout)
Thur: MVHS @ 3:10 p.m. (Weight Room after run)
Fri: Rocky Heights Middle School @ 3:20 p.m.
Sat: MVHS 8 a.m. (Track Workout)
Sun: Day Off

Weight Room For This Week

2021 Weight Room Plan (link)

March 22nd-28th: Winter Race Series #2 @ Harrison HS

3/21/2021

Winter Race Series Meet #2
When: Saturday, March 27th Starting at 11:00 a.m.
Where: Harrison High School, Colorado Springs
Heats and Time Schedule:     https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xv4DoeUHYMBHwP4H9xPWwtVXv-wtPXz6/view?usp=sharing
Who: All Vista Nation middle school and high school athletes taking part in our winter training camp are eligible to compete.
Race Distances: A.M. 3200/P.M. 800 (athletes can only compete in one race distance)
Registration: Registration for this event is now closed.
Entry Cost: $10 (bring to practice the week of the meet)
Spectator Information:
Due to COVID restrictions, spectators will not be allowed inside of the stadium for this event. However, spectators may watch from outside of the fence to watch the races.

Schedule for March 22nd-28th
Mon: MVHS 3:10 p.m.
Tue: MVHS 3:10 p.m.
Wed: A.M. Run for plans 3 and 4 (on your own)
-MVHS @ 3:10 p.m.
Thur: Redstone Park @ 3:10 p.m.
Fri: MHVS 3:10 p.m.
Sat: Winter Race #2: Harrison HS, Colo. Springs
Sun: Run On your own -or- w/ a teammate

2021 Chandler Rotary Invitational
Chandler Rotary has updated their website for those that are planning on competing. Please remember that this is a "club" event and not being organized by the track and field staff at Vista. All travel arrangements should be made by individual athletes and their families.  Due to DCSD School District COVID Policy the MVHS coaching staff will not be in attendance in Arizona.

All out of state (including Colorado) athletes will be competing on April 9th and 10th in the USATF Unattached Club Session
2021 Meet Website: www.chandlerrotarytm.com/
- Unattached Meet Information
- Meet Schedule
- Meet Registration
  - Athletes/families are responsible for their registration into the meet. Registration is now open. The deadline to register is Thursday, April 1st.
  - Athletes will need to register as "unattached"
  - Athletes should be a registered USATF member. If they are not members of the USATF they will need to sign a waiver for secondary insurance. See the USATF website for membership information (link)
  - $15.00 per athlete entered, with a three event limit. Entry fee will be payable through the Chandler Unified School District webpage through a program called InTouch. All athletes will be allowed to compete in the three events that they signed up for.

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May 10th-16th

May 3rd-9th: Ranch JV and League Early Qualifier Meets

2021 Track and Field Athlete and Parent Information

April 26th-May 2nd: First Week of Practice

Start of Track & Field Season D Information

April 19th-25th

April 12th-18th

April 5th-11th

March 29th-April 4th

March 22nd-28th: Winter Race Series #2 @ Harrison HS

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