Spring Break and Panther Relays

Next week we hit Spring Break!  Awesome... but you've got to keep running/working out.  Distance runners will meet together on Monday and Wednesday at 8:00a at the high school.  Others who want to come then (throwers/jumpers) and get in a workout are welcome.  Sprinters schedule will be announce.
Getting back from Spring Break we run into our first meet - the Panther Relays.  They will be held Tuesday, March 15th at PVHS.  This is a great meet to start of the season with.  No stress, just fun relays to get the race legs under you a little.  Relay teams will get set on the Monday before the meet, so make sure you are at practice.
Later that week (Friday and Saturday, March 18/19) will be our first big meet of the year - the Hurricane Invite.  Look for more info about it after we get back from break.
Have a great long weekend and PLEASE BE GETTING YOUR WORKOUTS IN AS BEST AS YOU CAN!

Suicidal Tendencies

Some of the distance crew hit the trails on Presidents' Day.  

We headed out to Santa Clara River Reserve and ran Suicidal Tendencies.

Pics

Mr. PVHS Fundraiser - Root Beer Mile

Another awesome fundraiser put on by PVXC.  This year Pine View HS is raising money for Jaden Gibby a boy with spina bifida.  Preston Warby, our Mr. PVHS candidate, organized our Root Beer Mile which saw surprises, upsets, new records, a large crowd, and a lot of money raised.  For the first time ever, we ran the race in front of the entire student body at a fire drill (a few even stuck around).  Josie Bushar became a two-time champ on the girls side and Mitch Price upset two-time defending champ Jason Hall to set a new record at 6:39.

Spirit Packs - Season Starts!

Spirit Packs are coming together...
you can get info from Coach Holt.
Here are a couple important things to know

1. The only thing you MUST have is a uniform.  This is the same uni we used last year.  Those who don't have a uniform can find the info to order one on the Uniform Order page of the Spirit Pack info.  Please bring order form and money to Coach Holt ASAP.
2. Other items (t-shirts, sweatshirts, practice jerseys, and THROWERS UNI SHORTS) can be found on the Online Store.  To order items from here, just follow the link and place your order.  Those who want to pay for their order through fundraiser money need to fill out the paper copy of the order form and bring it along with fundraiser receipt (fundraiser money is paid through the finance office at the high school) to Coach Holt.
3. The absolute final order date is March 3rd!

The OFFICIAL START TO THE SEASON is Monday, February 22nd.  We need everyone out!  

Schedule Changes

A few changes to the meet schedule this year... check them out:
March 4 Hurricane All-Comers - cancelled
April 7-8 DH Multi's and Distance Carnival - may be moved to April 6 and 7 (will update as soon as
          we know)
April 26 JV @ Snow Canyon - cancelled / replaced with Dixie Field Event Invitational (for Varsity
          field event athletes)
April 30 Davis Invite - moved to another date / replaced with Tiger Trials Invite @ Orem HS (for top
          24 athletes)
May 11-12 Region @ DesHills

2016 Track and Field Season Getting Started!

Everyone interested in track needs to pickup a Winter Info Sheet from Coach Holt (or at the PVMS office).  It includes important info about winter training schedule, grades, indoor meet schedule, and more.

Distance runners, your conditioning starts on Dec. 21st with 30 min runs/day during Week 1 (Dec 21-26) and alternating 30-45 min runs/day during Week 2 (Dec 28-Jan 2).

Throwers should be in the weight room as well as doing drills to strengthen the arms.

Jumpers/Sprinters should be getting active over the break (running a bit, weights, core activities, etc...)

Come Jan. 4th we will start conditioning at 3:00 at the high school - each group will be focusing on event specific conditioning (don't worry, you don't have to run tons unless you are a distance runner!).

End of Year Review

What a great season this has been for PV Track & Field!  We have gone through a lot of ups and downs, but the constant has been the hard work and heart of the athletes... we are all so proud of the way you represent this school and this team.  Thank you for all you have done.  We would like to recognize our Seniors who have dedicated years to this program - the future success we will have is because of the foundation you have created.
Moani Andresen - Shot, Discus and Javelin
Amber Archibald - 100, 200, 400 and Relays
Kate Nelson - High Jump
Cameron Brown - 400, 800, 1600 (and JV 4x100!)
Colton Miller - 100, 200, 400 and Relays
Thanks again for you examples of hard work, dedication and teamwork!

The 2015 Pine View Track and Field Award Winners

Most Valuable Athlete
     boys: Colton Miller - Senior Captain; 5 x State Qualifier (100, 200, 4x100, Medley, 4x400)
     girls: Jacey Finch - Freshman; 5 x State Qualifier (800, 1600, 3200, 4x400, Medley)

Sprint Athlete of the Year
     boys: Jaxon Chepkwurui - Freshman; top hurdler on team
     girls: Lexi Olds - Junior; sprinter, heart and soul of the team, State Qualifier in 4x400 and Medley

Field Athlete of the Year
     boys: Neitana Leung Choi - Junior; top 5 throw in all 3 throws, State Qualifier in javelin
     girls: Kaytlin Dowdell - Junior; 7th at State in the discus

Distance Athlete of the Year
     boys: Nick Hill - Junior; State Qualifier in the 800, 1600, 4x400, Medley, 4th in State in the 1600 (#3 3A Utah time in 2015)
     girls: Josie Bushar - Sophomore; 3200 State Qualifier

Outstanding Performance of the Year
     boys: Nick Hill - Junior; 1:56.86 800 at Dixie Invitational (#5 3A Utah time in 800)
     girls: Moani Andresen - Senior; 34'00' Shot Put on last throw to win Desert Hills Invitational

Outstanding Newcomer
     boys: Samson Doyle - Freshman; Sprinter with outstanding potential and work ethic
     girls: Caroline Clements/Ellie Bushar - Freshmen; Amazing distance runners who both State Qualified in the 3200

Most Improved
     boys: Kawika Santiago - Sophomore; Sprinter and Long Jumper who State Qualified in the 4x100 and improved greatly from last year and throughout the year in his sprints and long jump
               Preston Warby - Junior; Distance runner who State Qualified in the 3200
     girls: Alli Peterson - Mid-Distance runner who State Qualified in the 4x400, Medley and 800

Congratulations to each of you - and to all of you who completed the season.  It really was a very fun year; a year we can all build on and continue to develop this team into the Region and State level team that we truly are.

See you back here in the winter to get started on 2016!