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March 31st - April 6th - Legend Titan Track Clash

3/30/2025

March 31st - April 6th
Mon: MVHS @ 3 p.m.
Redstone @ 3:20 p.m. (distance)
Tues: MVHS @ 3 p.m.
Wed: MVHS @ 3 p.m. Boele will be here
Echo Park JV Meet @ 2 p.m.
Thurs: MVHS @ 3 p.m
Fri: MVHS @ 3 p.m.
Northfield Nighthawk Invitational
Sat: On Your Own (distance)

Last Week's Meet Results

Meet Lineups

JV & Varsity Lineups **varsity lineups are still being finalized
Thank you for your patience while the coaching staff organizes 155+ athletes into competitions.
Every athlete that is academically eligible will have an opportunity to compete this week. Speak with your event coach on Monday to know which meet you will be attending.

Continental League JV Meet #2
When: Wednesday, April 2nd @ 2 p.m.
Where: EchoPark Stadium (Parker)
Teams Competing: All Continental League member teams will be participating
Out-of-Class: Athletes competing will be dismissed at 12 p.m on Wednesday.

Athletes in the 100m or first field events should arrive by 1:15
All other athletes should discuss arrival times with their event coach

Transportation: There is no bus for this meet. Please provide your own ride to and from the meet.
Results/Timing: This is an officially timed meet and results will be posted in Milesplit. This is NOT a state qualifying meet.

Track Events Being Contested:

100m (girls arrive by 1:15, boys arrive by 1:30-1:45
800m
4x100 Relay
300m Hurdles
200m
3200m
4x400 Relay

Field Events Being Contested:
Field events will be run in flights, NO OPEN PITS THIS WEEK!

Shot Put (girls first)
Discus (boys first)
Long Jump (girls first)
Triple Jump (boys first)
High Jump (girls first)
Pole Vault (girls first)

Legend Titan Track Clash
When: Monday, April 7th
Where: EchoPark Stadium (Parker)
Transportation: 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. Two hours is better if running later in the day. This meet will run ahead of schedule if possible.
Meet Information and Schedule:

Meet Information and Schedule
Meet Website
Heat Sheets (Will be posted here once available)

Northfield Nighthawk Invite
When: Friday, April 4th

This meet has been moved to Friday with a 10am start time
The coaching staff is waiting to see the weather forecast before finalizing entries

Where: DPS All-City Stadium
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 should scheduled first event. This meet will run ahead of schedule if possible.
Spectator Fee: $10 for adults, $5 for students/children
Meet Information and Schedule:

Meet Info and Schedule
Meet Website & Live Results
Heat Sheets (Will be posted here once available)

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 11th). Here are the current 5A Rankings for 2024.

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

March 24th - 30th: Echo JV #1 & Niwot Invite

3/23/2025

Schedule for March 24th-30th
Mon: MVHS @ 3 p.m.
Tues: MVHS @ 3 p.m. Boele will be here
Wed: MVHS @ 3 p.m.
Echo Park JV Meet @ 2 p.m.
Thurs: MVHS @ 3 p.m. (sprints/jumps/throws)
Redstone Park @ 3:20 p.m. (distance)
Fri: MVHS @ 3 p.m.
Sat: Niwot Invitational

Spring Break Meet Results

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 11th). Here are the current 5A Rankings for 2024.

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

Meet Lineups: March 25th-31st

JV & Varsity Lineups
Thank you for your patience while the coaching staff organizes 150+ athletes into competitions.
Every athlete that is academically eligible will have an opportunity to compete this week. Speak with your event coach on Monday to know which meet you will be attending.

Niwot Invitational
When: Saturday, March 29th
Where: Niwot HS
Transportation: 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. Two hours is better if running later in the day. This meet will run ahead of schedule if possible.
Meet Information and Tentative Time Schedule **UPDATED 3/27**
Meet Website and Live Results Link

Continental League JV Meet #1
When: Wednesday, March 26th @ 2 p.m.
Where: EchoPark Stadium (Parker)
Teams Competing: All Continental League member teams will be participating
Out-of-Class: Athletes competing will be dismissed at 12 p.m on Wednesday.
Transportation: There is no bus for this meet. Please provide your own ride to and from the meet.
Results/Timing: This is an officially timed meet and results will be posted in Milesplit. This is NOT a state qualifying meet.

Meet Page and Results Link
TRACK EVENT HEAT SHEETS
FIELD EVENT FLIGHT SHEETS (open pit for LJ/TJ/SP/Discus)

Track Events Being Contested:

100/110 High Hurdles
100 meter dash
1600 Meter Run
4x200 Relay
400 Meter Dash
4x400 Relay

Field Events Being Contested:

Shot Put
Discus
Long Jump
Triple Jump
High Jump (Girls first, followed by boys)
Pole Vault

Program Fee/Fundraising

Why: There are currently 150+ athletes out for track and field this spring. As a result, we have hired 7 coaches. DCSD provides 4 assistant coaching stipends for the spring track & field season. 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:
- $75 recommended additional program fee to help compensate our assistant coaches, purchase equipment, and cover meet entry fees for the 2025 spring season.
- Other Amount: Any amount to help support the program is greatly appreciated if you are unable to afford the recommended $75. Likewise, if you would like to donate more your support is always valued. If you would like to donate a different amount, please visit this MySchoolBucks program fee LINK and use the drop down menu to choose your donation amount
- The first $75 of any of those amounts will be your program fee with the additional being a donation. If you choose $500, please email [email protected] with your name and address so we can issue a tax letter in January.
- $150 to $200 recommended athletes that are consistently seeing Coach Boele for massage therapy on Tuesdays.

March 17th to March 23rd: Spring Break Practices and Valor Invite

3/16/2025

Mar 17th-23rd - Spring Break
Mon: DeKoevend Park @ 8 a.m. (distance)
MVHS @ 9:30am (sprints/jumps)
Tues: Redstone Park @ 8 a.m. Boele will be here
     MVHS @ 9:30am (sprints/jumps)
Wed: MVHS @ 8 a.m. (distance)
     MVHS @ 9:30am (sprints/jumps)
Thurs: Writer's Vista @ 8 a.m (distance)
  MVHS @ 9:30am (sprints/jumps)
Fri: MVHS @ 8 a.m.
MVHS @ 9:30am (sprints/jumps)
Sat: Valor Invitational
MVHS @ 8 a.m. (distance)

Spring Break Practices & Meets
We will have practices over spring break for any athletes in town.

Sprints/Jumps: Monday - Friday at 9:30am @ MVHS. Please fill out this Spring Break availability form if you are a sprinter/jumper to help the coaching staff plan for meets and practices
Distance: Monday - Friday at 8am, locations will be communicated to athletes
Throws: Coach Tapia will be out of town, so there will be no organized throws practices

There will be NO JV meets over spring break, but some JV athletes may be entered in the Varsity meet Saturday if there are available spots.

Valor Invite - Varsity
When: Saturday 3/22 at 8:30am
Where: Valor High School
Entries: We are allowed 4 entries into most individual events + 1 relay team into this meet. The 1600m will have unlimited entries. The 100m/200m/400m will have 6 entries.
Transportation: There is no bus for this meet. Please provide your own ride to and from the meet.
Arrival Time: Event coaches will discuss arrival times with athletes. Field events start at 8:30am and track events start at 9am. This meet is run on a rolling schedule. Make sure you are paying attention to where the meet is on the schedule as the day goes on.
Event Winners will receive a shirt
Meet Information and Schedule:

Meet Lineups Priority will go to athletes that are in town for spring break practices.
2025 Time Schedule **UPDATED 3/21 (this is a rolling schedule)
2025 Meet Website
Live Results Link

Last Week's meet results

Program Fee/Fundraising

Why: There are currently 155+ athletes out for track and field this spring. As a result, we have hired 7 coaches. DCSD provides 4 assistant coaching stipends for the spring track & field season. 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:
- $75 recommended additional program fee to help compensate our assistant coaches, purchase equipment, and cover meet entry fees for the 2025 spring season.
- Other Amount: Any amount to help support the program is greatly appreciated if you are unable to afford the recommended $75. Likewise, if you would like to donate more your support is always valued. If you would like to donate a different amount, please visit this MySchoolBucks program fee LINK and use the drop down menu to choose your donation amount
- The first $75 of any of those amounts will be your program fee with the additional being a donation. If you choose $500, please email [email protected] with your name and address so we can issue a tax letter in January.
- $150 to $200 recommended athletes that are consistently seeing Coach Boele for massage therapy on Tuesdays.

March 10th-16th: Rock Canyon JV Meet and LPS Duals

3/9/2025

Mar 10th-16th
Mon: MVHS @ 3 p.m. (TEAM meeting 3:10)
Tues: MVHS @ 3 p.m. Boele will be here
Wed: JV Meet @ Rock Canyon (3:30 p.m.)
Varsity Sprints/Jumps Off
Thurs: MVHS @ 3 p.m
Redstone Park@ 3:20 (distance)
Fri: MVHS @ 3 p.m.
Sat: LPS Spring Break Duals @ Arapahoe HS
MVHS @ 8 a.m. (distance athletes that raced Wednesday)

Program Fee/Fundraising

Why: There are currently 155+ athletes out for track and field this spring. As a result, we have hired 7 coaches. DCSD provides 4 assistant coaching stipends for the spring track & field season. 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:
- $75 recommended additional program fee to help compensate our assistant coaches, purchase equipment, and cover meet entry fees for the 2025 spring season.
- Other Amount: Any amount to help support the program is greatly appreciated if you are unable to afford the recommended $75. Likewise, if you would like to donate more your support is always valued. If you would like to donate a different amount, please visit this MySchoolBucks program fee LINK and use the drop down menu to choose your donation amount
- The first $75 of any of those amounts will be your program fee with the additional being a donation. If you choose $500, please email [email protected] with your name and address so we can issue a tax letter in January.
- $150 to $200 recommended athletes that are consistently seeing Coach Boele for massage therapy on Tuesdays.

King Soopers or City Market Community Rewards Program:
The easiest way to support our team!

For King Soopers Stores - go to http://www.kingsoopers.com
For City Market Stores - go to http://www.citymarket.com
Once logged into your King Soopers or City Market account, search for Mountain Vista HS Cross Country/Track either by name or WQ232 and then click Enroll. New users will need to create an account which requires some basic information, a valid email address and a loyalty card.

Rock Canyon JV Meet
When: Wednesday, March 12th @ 3:30 p.m.
Where: Rock Canyon HS Track
Teams Competing: Mt. Vista, TRidge, Highlands Ranch and Rock Canyon
Out-of-Class: Athletes competing will be dismissed at 2 p.m Thursday. Athletes are responsible for communicating with teachers to make up any work missed. If you are not in one of the early events, you can stay in class if needed.
JV Meet Order of Events (pdf)
Meet Lineups

LPS Duals Meet - Varsity
When: Saturday 3/15 at 10am
Where: Arapahoe High School
Duals Format: There will 8 schools competing, but Mtn Vista will only be scored against Arapahoe in a "Dual". Dual meet scoring format will be used. (5-3-1 for individual events / 5-0 for relay events)
Entries: We are allowed 4 entries into each individual event + 1 relay team into this meet.
Transportation: There is no bus for this meet. Please provide your own ride to and from the meet.
Arrival Time: Please be at the meet no later than 9 a.m.
Spectator Fee: Free. Parents are encouraged to bring folding chairs/blankets as seating is limited.
Awards: Event Champion Shirts for all event winners including relays.
Rolling Schedule: This meet is run on a rolling schedule. Make sure you are paying attention to where the meet is on the schedule as the day goes on.
Meet Information and Schedule:

Meet Lineups (to be finalized by Thursday)
2025 Time Schedule (this is a rolling schedule)
2025 Meet Website and Results Page

Spring Break Practices & Meets

We will have practices over spring break for any athletes in town.
Sprints/Jumps: Monday - Friday at 9:30am @ MVHS. Please fill out this Spring Break availability form if you are a sprinter/jumper to help the coaching staff plan for meets and practices
Distance: Monday - Friday at 8am, locations will be communicated to athletes

Looking ahead to the Valor Invite Saturday 3/22: This meet will allow 6 entries and 2 relays, so we will have the opportunity to enter more athletes than usual! If you are a "bubble" JV athlete, make sure your event coach knows if you will be in town. Priority will go to athletes that are in town for spring break practices.

Academic Eligibility

In order to be eligible for track and field this season athletes must be passing all classes.
A failing grade in any class will result in an athlete loosing eligibility.
To return to eligibility, athletes must pick up a "gold card" from the athletic office and have it signed by your teacher once your grade has improved to passing (60% or above).
Once signed by your teacher, "Gold Cards" must be returned to Mrs. Vitry in the athletic office. She will communicate with Coach Dalby once you are eligible to return to competition.

Jeff Boele: Licensed Massage Therapist
When: Tuesday's at practice throughout the season.
Why: To benefit individual athlete health during the Track season.
Who: Anyone on the team needing work done during the season.
Cost: Approximately $5000 for the season (January through May). We are asking that any athlete consistently using coach Boele's services to please make a minimum donation of $150 to $200 to the Booster Club in the spring.
Consent Form: Any athlete wishing to receive treatment from Coach Boele must have the consent form signed by your parents and brought to practice.

Parent/Guardian Consent From to Screen and Treat (Updated)

March 3rd - 9th

3/2/2025

Schedule March 3rd-9th
Mon: MVHS Track @ 3 p.m.
Tue: MVHS Track @ 3 p.m. Coach Boele is here today
Wed: MVHS Track @ 3 p.m.
Thur: JV Meet @ T.Ridge (3:30 p.m.)
Varsity Sprinters/Jumpers OFF -or- Help work the JV meet
Thunder Ridge @ 3:20 p.m (distance)
Fri: MVHS Track @ 3 p.m.
Sat: Continental League Early Bird Qualifier (varsity) @ Echo Park
MVHS @ 8 a.m. (Distance athletes that raced Thursday)
Sun: Run on your own or call a teammate (distance)
Sprints & Field Events OFF

Continental League Early Bird Qualifier (varsity)
When: Saturday, March 8th @ 9 a.m.
Where: Echo Park Stadium (Parker)
Transportation: There is no bus for this meet. Please provide your own ride to and from the meet.
Arrival Time: Event coaches will discuss arrival times with athletes this week
Spectator Fee: $5 gate fee for spectators (cash only)
Rolling Schedule: This meet is run on a rolling schedule. It will run ahead of time if possible. Make sure you are paying attention to where the meet is on the time schedule as the day goes on.
Meet Information and Schedule:

Meet Info & Schedule
Meet Website
TRACK EVENT HEAT SHEETS
FIELD EVENT FLIGHT SHEETS
3-4 Event workers are needed!! If you can help out, text Coach Kunz at 720-218-5383 for details. You will receive community service hours.

Important Team Links:

Meet Lineups for March 4th-10th

Meet Lineups for the week
Thank you for your patience while the coaching staff organized 150+ athletes into competitions this week.
Please talk to your event coach at practice if you do not see your name on the line-ups. All athletes that are academically eligible will have an opportunity to compete this week.

Academic Eligibility

In order to be eligible for track and field this season athletes must be passing all classes.
A failing grade in any class will result in an athlete losing eligibility.
To return to eligibility, athletes must pick up a "gold card" from the athletic office and have it signed by your teacher once your grade has improved to passing (60% or above).
Once signed by your teacher, "Gold Cards" must be returned to Mrs. Vitry in the athletic office. She will communicate with Coach Kunz once you are eligible to return to competition.

Uniform Checkout:

When: Tuesday and Wednesday after practice
Uniforms will be checked out to each athlete on the team that did not purchase their own. Checked out uniforms will be returned at the end of the season
Sprints & Field events Uniform Info Link
Distance athletes will be issued a green top if they have not purchased one from XC or previous seasons
Athletes will be fined $50 for not returning uniforms at the end of the track season.

ThunderRidge JV Dual Meet
When: Thursday, March 6th @ 3:30 p.m.
Where: Thunder Ridge HS Track
Teams Competing: Mt. Vista, TRidge
Out-of-Class: Athletes competing will be dismissed at 2 p.m Thursday. Athletes in the field events, 100/110 Hurdles and 100m should arrive to TRidge by 2:45.
Transportation: There is no bus for this meet. Please provide your own ride to and from the meet.
JV Meet Order of Events (pdf)

Program Fee/Fundraising

Why: There are currently 150+ athletes out for track and field this spring. As a result, we have hired 7 coaches. DCSD provides 4 assistant coaching stipends for the spring track & field season. 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:
- $75 recommended additional program fee to help compensate our assistant coaches, purchase equipment, and cover meet entry fees for the 2025 spring season.
- Other Amount: Any amount to help support the program is greatly appreciated if you are unable to afford the recommended $75. Likewise, if you would like to donate more your support is always valued. If you would like to donate a different amount, please visit this MySchoolBucks program fee LINK and use the drop down menu to choose your donation amount
- The first $75 of any of those amounts will be your program fee with the additional being a donation. If you choose $500, please email [email protected] with your name and address so we can issue a tax letter in January.
- $150 to $200 recommended athletes that are consistently seeing Coach Boele for massage therapy on Tuesdays.

Jeff Boele: Licensed Massage Therapist
When: Tuesday's at practice throughout the season.
Why: To benefit individual athlete health during the Track season.
Who: Anyone on the team needing work done during the season.
Cost: Approximately $5000 for the season (January through May). We are asking that any athlete consistently using coach Boele's services to please make a minimum donation of $150 to $200 to the Booster Club in the spring. The 2025 track and field program donation fee link will be available soon.
Consent Form: Any athlete wishing to receive treatment from Coach Boele must have the consent form signed by your parents and brought to practice.

Parent/Guardian Consent From to Screen and Treat (Updated)

Arcadia Registration
For those of you planning on going to Arcadia please email Rouse & Kunz with the events you're hoping to run so that we can get you registered for the meet (distance only).

Vista Nation Team Blog

March 31st - April 6th - Legend Titan Track Clash

March 24th - 30th: Echo JV #1 & Niwot Invite

March 17th to March 23rd: Spring Break Practices and Valor Invite

March 10th-16th: Rock Canyon JV Meet and LPS Duals

March 3rd - 9th

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