Winter Training Program & Simplot Games Information
December 17, 2007 through February 11, 2008.
Includes coaching at the Martin Luther King Games, January 20, 2008.
$345, payable by December 17, 2007.
Register on Active.com or mail-in registration
Winter Program Objectives
§ Individual goal setting
§ Event-specific drills and plyometrics
§ Running efficiency and speed development
§ Precision pacing and racing strategy
§ Technical hurdle training for hurdlers and sprinters
§ Overall and core neuromuscular strength and conditioning
§ Flexibility/range of motion development/injury prevention
§ Field Events coaching
Simplot Games
- Trip Dates: February 13 -17, 2008.
- Competition dates: February 14 - 16, 2008.
- Simplot Event Schedule
- USA Track and Field Registration Required.
- Please register with USATF after November 1, 2007, Ric Rojas club number 120.
Program Costs
- Simplot Trip Fee: $350 per athlete. Fee covers meet entry, transportation, room and board.
- To be entered and registered for the trip, Ric must have the $350 Simplot games fee byWednesday January 16, 2008.
- Please remit checks to Running International.
2008 Simplot Games
Simplot Games are a Must!
Ric Rojas Running
Training Program: December 17,2007 – February 11, 2008
Simplot Games: February 14 – 16, 2008
Ric Rojas Running will field a competitive Track and Field team for the 2008 Simplot Games to be held Feb 14 - 16, 2008 in Pocatello Idaho. The Simplot Games is the largest indoor high school track meet in the United States, and is contested at the University of Idaho’s Holt Arena.
The Simplot Games are one of the premier events in the Nation for high school track and field athletes. We are fortunate enough to be within a day’s drive to this competition and we will see many of our local Colorado rivals at the games. Every high school athlete in our program should be on the Simplot roster! Competitors come from all over the U.S. and Canada, and over the years numerous high school world records on the fast 200m banked track.
The Games allow high school athletes of all abilities to compete with runners of the same competitive level. All high school runners are welcome. Last year, more than 50 races were contested at 800-meters, 1600-meters, and 3,200-meters. In addition, more than eight 4x800-Meter heats were contested. Information and results can be found on the www.simplotgames.com web site.
The Simplot Games experience prepares athletes for high school championship level competition, and gives the athlete a good taste for the collegiate competitive environment. Each runner will be competing in at least 3 events over the three-day period. Those qualifying for finals may run as many as 6 events.
In 2005, team Rojas won the Boys 4x800m Gold Medal, defeating Brooklyn New York’s Transit Tech. The team was comprised of Cameron Carter (Greeley West), Tyler and Travis Rasmussen (Sterling), and Anders Mavis (Boulder). Over the years numerous Rojas team members have qualified for finals in individual events, including the 200m, 400m, 800m, 1600m, and 3200m.
Simplot Games Travel Schedule
- Depart from Boulder Wednesday 2/13/2008 after school. Participation in convoy is recommended but of course optional.
- Arrive Green River Wyoming 2/13 Wednesday evening. Depart Green River 2/14 Thursday morning 8am
- Arrive Pocatello 1pm Thursday afternoon 2/14.
- Practice on Holt Arena Track Thursday afternoon
- Depart Pocatello Saturday afternoon 2/16 pending final events
- Arrive Green River Wyoming Saturday evening 2/16.
- Depart Green River/ Arrive Boulder Sunday afternoon, 2/17.
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