LAPRAAC TRACK AND FIELD TEAM

Mary H (Center) Awarded Master Athlete Of 2011

Sat, 19 Nov 2011 06:30:00 +0000

Club West Meet Results

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 00:15:00 +0000

Lapraactrackteam.com achieved (1) world, (1) national,(3) regional, and(1) athlete class level age graded performances in the 37th Annual Masters and Open Track and Field Meet held at Moorpark Community College, in Moorpark on Sunday, October 23, 2011 as follows:

World Class sprint performances were obtained by Coach Williams. National Class sprint performance was achieved by Angel M. Regional Class sprint and middle distance performances were achieved by Mary H., Amanda, K, and Ryan C. Danielle G. put in An Athlete Class performance in field events throws.

Age grading uses tables of age factors and age standards to put all runners, regardless of age and sex on a level playing field and indicates the athlete’s performance level if the athlete were competing in the prime of his or her life, or youth. Simply stated, age grading is a common standard for comparing all athletic performance in the same event on a percentile scale. 100% world record level class, 90% world class, 80% national class, 70% regional class, and 0% to 70% is an athlete class.

Coach Williams – 100 meters @ 12.3 seconds, 200 meters @ 25.4 seconds, 400 meters @ 58.9 seconds

Angel M. – 200 meters @ 30.2

Ryan C. - 100 meters @ 12.9 seconds, and 200 meters @ 27.3 seconds

Mary H. – 1500 meters @ 6:19.73 a personal best (PB)

Amanda K. - 1500 meters @ 5:12.23 seconds

Danielle G. – Shot Put @ 28’9” and Discus @ 86’5” meters

The Night Against Crime 5K, San Diego, CA.

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Mary H. (2011 Master Athlete Award winner) ran 23:19.0, a Personal Best (PB) ever 5K race performance while competing in San Diego, Ca. on October 22, 2011. Mary continues to have an outstanding competitive year which, according to her, isn’t over yet! Hurrah Mary!

Mary Wins 2011 Athlete of the Year Award

Sun, 16 Oct 2011 04:45:00 +0000

Mary H. has been selected by the LAPRAAC Sports Committee to be the 2011 Daryl F. Gates Female Master Athlete of the Year Award recipient and will be honored at the annual LAPRAAC Sports Awards Banquet on November 18 at Elysian Park. The citation written by Coach Williams nominating Mary for the award reads as follows:

It is with extreme enthusiasm that I nominate Mary H. for consideration as the 2011 Female Master Athlete of the Year. Mary is a consummate enthusiastic person who has a positive impact upon everyone around her. She smiles frequently; constantly has a positive outlook, and easily engages in conversation with others. Because of these attributes she is a pleasure to have as a team member.

As an athlete, Mary’s competitive thirst is unquenchable as indicated by her super human list of competitions and achievements during the fall 2010 through fall 2011 competitive season. Mary competed in seventeen 5 K races, one 6 K race, one 9 K race, one 10 K race, one ½ marathon race, one ¼ marathon race, one 5 mile run, 4 mud runs, 4 stair climbing contest up to 75 floors earning 1^st, 3^rd and 4^th place honors respectively. Mary also competed in the 2011 Western States Police and Fire Games as a 1500 meters contestant earning a gold medal for her efforts. She competed in the Nevada Police and Fire Games earning gold in the 800 meters, 1500 meters, and 5K races. She continued her super human athleticism by earning a gold medal in the 1500 meters in the CSLB Sri Chimoy Masters Track Meet. Mary is also scheduled to compete in the 1500 meters race in the Club West Open/Masters Track Meet in Moorpark, Ca. on October 23, 2011. Mary also competed in one bench press contest earning a gold medal. Mary’s medals and achievement count for the year exceeds 10 first place gold medals, 4 second place silver medals, 2 third place bronze medals, and a host of other placements and honorable mentioning.

Mary also supported LAPRAAC shooting sports during the year by competing in the Nevada Police and Fire Games Service Pistol Match. She also competed in the West End Gun Club Inaugural Tactical Rifle Match as a member of the LAPRAAC Action Pistol Team. To that end, She is a frequent user of the LAPRAAC workout facility and shooting ranges, providing testimonial to one resounding fact; Officer Mary H. is an ambassador for health and fitness and a poster child for the LAPRAAC Sports Program. It is with extreme enthusiasm that I proudly nominate for consideration Officer Mary H. 2011 Female Master Athlete of the Year.

San Diego Senior Games Results

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 06:15:00 +0000

San Diego, Ca., September 24, 2011

COACH WILLIAMS 200 meters in 25.18 GOLD (currently ranked 4th faster 200 meters nationally for age group per www.mastersrankings.com 400 meters in 57.13 GOLD. All American status achieved in both races.

Sri Chinmoy Masters Track Meet Results

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 05:50:00 +0000

Cal State Long Beach, September 18, 2011, Sri Chinmoy Masters Track Meet Results:

MARY H.1500 meters in 6:24 GOLD

ANGEL M. 50 meters in 7.73 GOLD ---100 meters in 14.48 GOLD --- (currently ranked 15th fastest masters age female 100 meters in the USA per www.mastersrankings.com --- 200 meters in 30.0 GOLD

Coach Williams 100 meters in 12.53 GOLD (ranked 10th fastest nationally ) --- 200 meters in 25.53 GOLD --- 400 meters in 56.97 seconds GOLD (currently ranked 6th fastest quarter miler nationally in age group per www.mastersrankings.com Achieved All American status in each race

USATF $10.00 Special Membership Fee Offer

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 08:45:00 +0000

Those of you needing USATF membership for the October 23, 2011 Club West Track Meet can now join USATF for $10.00 durning their special reduced rated until December 31. The usual price is $39.00.

www.usatf.org (renewal or new membership)

Three new track meets posted on calendar page

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 08:35:00 +0000

September18 Cal State Long Beach, age 30 and above Masters meet

September 24 San Diego Senior Games, age 50 and above

October 23 Moore Park Community College Open/ Masters meet ages 18 through 80. This meet will be our last meet of the year and the next meet scheduled for full team participation. (USATF membership required for this meet) www.usatf.org to take advantage of the $10.00 membership fee offer.

Click on calendar entry for additional information on the meet of your choice.

Angelean wins Bronze Silver and Gold

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 08:30:00 +0000

Angelean arrived in New York looking leaner, meaner, and hungry for the taste of medal. The leaner came from actual weight lose. She put in a continueous year of training on and off of the track so that she could return home victorious; 100, 200, 4x1 relay, Bronze, Silver, and Gold. Congradulations Anglelean!

Lisa H. Wins 400 meter sprint at World Games!

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 08:15:00 +0000

Lisa ran like a selfish queen from the sound of the gun until she crossed the finish line winning Gold in New York. Congratulations Lisa!