Five Hills Track & Field Club

Happy Holidays to the Five Hills Community & our cherished Five Hills Track & Field Club Athletes and Family members. We hope God has answered your many desires as this year comes to a close. I, Coach Griffin would like to personal thanks all who prayed for my safe return to my family, and the aspiring Jack Rabbit from the "War" in Iraq. I was extremely blessed upon hearing of my scheduled return and putting Baghdad in my "Rear View Mirror of Life". I thought "Operation Iraqi Freedom" was a life moving experience, but the efforts of our "Sprinters - Mid & Long Distance Runners - Jumpers - Throwers and Multi-Events Athletes transition me into a tranquil existence. The short notice, high intensity training development regimen and qualifying track meets served as a therapeutic time of passage from the horrors of the War. Before I knew, I was driving in Canada heading towards "The Games of America" in Hartford, Connecticut. I'm glad to profess, "I have no hang ups or post dramatic stress associated with fighting a gruesome combative engagement." So I thank God for my ability to wish you all a wonderful Holiday Season with blessing fulfilled in Jesus Christ name, thank you again. To "ALL" the Five Hills Track & Field Club coaches, CCISD Coaches & Directors, our very own Cove Leader Press, NBC KCEN News & Sports Television, and the local businesses both in Copperas Cove and Killeen who find a way to help us give our time and talents to the "Community's Most Valued Resources", THANK YOU!!! "Train Hard, Eat Right, Hydrate!!! Coach Griffin

Thank you to all who participated in the Annual Banquet. It was a huge success! Congratulations to all of our award recipients and athletes. Laura Ornelas

Hello Five Hills Track & Field Club Family. We are entering the pinnacle of an illustrious 2003 Summer Track Campaign. So before our athletes journey to Detroit to take on the best young people in the United States, and engage in the Games of Texas, we must have a reflective and growth period. Our Banquet marks the end of a season, but the start of a promising 2004 year in Athletics (Track & Field). We have many appreciative gifts for our athletes, and after we eat more than we should (Diet Day Off) at Ryan's in Killeen. We shall bestowed honor to our Athletes. Remember, bread is the enemy, and fried foods clog arteries and degrades performance! It would be remiss of me if I didn't share with you our "Most Outstanding Performance of the Year" (MOPY). We had many triumphs in competition and at practice, but no peformance can top the performance of our our five Sprint Hurdlers at the South Texas Association Championship on 28 June 2003 (2nd Qualifer). Johnathan Woods, Valerie Hancock, Robert Griffin,III., Joshua Woods and Ian Donovan Johnson moved on to the AAU's Region #9 Championship with the radiance of Gold respresenting hard work and belief in our program over the sticks. So, congratulation to the coaches, parents and athletes who "Benchmarked" our Hurdling Program for others to emulate. What an astounding accomplishment, five gold medals in five different divisions, in AAU competition! Annual Awards Declaration Coaches Ballot I. The following awards are given to the five outstanding athletes for the 2003 season. Each coach will cast their vote for: 1. Most Accomplished Athlete 2. Benchmark Athlete 3. Most Inspiring Athlete 4. Iron Man/Woman Award 5. The One To Watch Award II. The guidelines for each award are as follows: 1. Most Accomplished Athlete – must have at least qualified for the National Junior Olympics or to the Games of Texas. This athlete should have good practice habits, be an example to his/her fellow Jack Rabbits, and a resume of accomplishments far superior to his/her peers. 2. Benchmark Athlete – must have showed continued improvement over the track season holding on to what the Coach(s) taught them, and not wavering to others way of executing their performance. This athlete's attitude, practice habits, performance or potential should epitomize the reputation of a Five Hills Track & Field Athlete. 3. Most Inspiring Athlete - must have at least made it to the AAU Region #9 Finals (Top 8th in State). Athletic accomplishments depict a sound resume of competitive efforts (i.e. top five finishes). Their performances should be savored by the coaches, parents and their fellow athletes without question. 4. Iron Man/Woman Award – any athletes who posses a wide range of ability, while performing on a high level of each event participating. This award is for a skilled athlete who can run, jump and throw. 5. The "One To Watch" Award – This athlete is a promising individual. He/she could be headed to the Junior Olympics, Games of America, Games of Texas, Region #9 Winner, Finalist; it doesn’t matter. This athlete could be described as, “Oh so close to…!” III. Disqualifiers for receiving awards. 1. Past recipients of any of the above awards are not eligible for any award for a period of two (2) years. If those athletes are worthy of recognition, then at the banquet, the coaches can share with the Track & Field Family their honorable mention accolades during the ceremony by having the athlete stand up in great recognition. They will be honored among the 2003 recipients. 2. Of course disruptive behavior, unsportsmanlike conduct and disrespect towards coaches, parents, fellow athletes or equipment shall not yield those athletes recognition. IV. Balloting Process – independent selecting or recommending is a must. We ask the coaches to not confer with each other while making their selection or recommendation. In the event of an unclear selection. Coach Griffin will bring the coaches together to dialogue a winner, though he will not have a vote. There are three of you all voting (Coach Graham, Coach L. Woods & Coach Ornelas), so there will be no ties. 1. Most Accomplished Athlete: _______________________ 2. Benchmark Athlete: _______________________ 3. Most Inspiring Athlete: _______________________ 4. Iron Man/Woman Award: _______________________ 5. The One To Watch Award: _______________________ V. 2002 Winners 1. Most Accomplished Athlete: Robert L. Griffin, III 2. Benchmark Athlete: Alexandria Norris 3. Most Inspiring Athlete: Danielle Peters (6 years old) VI. Please keep the balloting process and results confidential until we reveal the five (5) outstanding achieving athletes at our Banquet at Ryan’s on July 19, 2003, Thank You! VII. “Hard Work and Obedience Pays Off!" Jacqueline Griffin Administrations

2003 TAAF State Track and Field Meet Rolling Schedule of Events Schedule of Events Thursday, July 24, 2003 12:00 Noon to 4:00 pm - Entry Scratches and Verifications ALL DIVISIONS - (Pee Wee, Bantam, Midget, Junior, Intermediate, and Senior) All coaches should report sometime during this time to check their entries. This is the only opportunity to check and verify entries, and turn in relay rosters. Changes will be made at this time only. 3:00 pm COACHES MEETING Each team should have minimum of one representative at the coaches meeting. Each coach will receive a coach’s packet which will contain important meet information and a variety of forms. Coaches will be allowed to pick up their packets and turn in relay rosters at this time. Basic meet information and rule classifications will be discussed as well. Coach's should remember that this is a championship meet and all athletes must have qualified, or been processed through their regional meets. 4:00 pm *Pole Vault - Junior, Intermediate and Senior-Boys Division *Pole Vault - Intermediate and Senior -Girls Division *Discus - Junior, Intermediate and Senior-Boys & Girls Divisions * Triple Jump - Junior, Intermediate, Senior-Boys & Girls Divisions 6:00 pm **800M Run - Pee Wee, Bantam and Midget-Girls & Boys Division 7:00 pm **3200M Run - Junior, Intermediate and Senior Divisions (Girls & Boys) *These events will have prelims and finals. **These events will be run as a final event. 4/10/2003: At this time we do not anticipate. Changes in the meet schedule however, note that schedule is subject to change. Please check with officials on meet day to get a copy of the most current schedule. Friday, July 25, 2003 I. Preliminary Running Events: 8:30 am Pee Wee, Bantam & Midget Divisions; Take 8 best times to finals *Note: All hurdle events will take 7 to the finals * 80 Meter Low Hurdles Midget Girls/Boys 50 Meter Dash Pee Wee Girls/Boys 400 Meter Relay Pee Wee, Bantam & Midget Girls/Boys 1600 Meter Run (Finals only Bantam & Midget Girls/Boys 100 Meter Dash Pee Wee, Bantam & Midget Girls/Boys 400 Meter Dash Pee Wee, Bantam & Midget Girls/Boys 200 Meter Dash Pee Wee, Bantam & Midget Girls/Boys II. FIELD EVENTS: 8:30 am Junior, Intermediate, & Senior Divisions Shot Put 3 Throws in Prelims - 3 Throws in Finals; Take 8 to Finals Junior Girls/Boys Intermediate Girls/Boys Senior Girls/Boys High Jump 3 Jumps in Prelims - 3 Jumps in Finals; Take 8 to Finals Junior Girls/Boys Intermediate Girls/Boys Senior Girls/Boys Long Jump 3 Jumps in Prelims - 3 Jumps in Finals; Take 8 to Finals Junior Girls/Boys Intermediate Girls/Boys Senior Girls/Boys III. FINALS: Immediately following the Running Prelims Pee Wee, Bantam, Midget Divisions 80 Meter Low Hurdles Midget Girls/Boys 50 Meter Dash Pee Wee Girls/Boy 400 Meter Relay Pee Wee, Bantam & Midget Girls/Boys 100 Meter Dash Pee Wee, Bantam & Midget Girls/Boys 400 Meter Dash Pee Wee, Bantam & Midget Girls/Boys 200 Meter Dash Pee Wee, Bantam & Midget Girls/Boys 1600 Meter Relay (Finals Only) Bantam & Midget Girls/Boys PLEASE NOTE: The 800 Meter Run will be run on Thursday, July 24, 2003 for the Pee Wee, Bantam, and Midget Divisions. As per UIL Constitution and Contest Rule: no contestant shall be allowed to enter more that two of the following events: 400 meter dash 800 meter run 1600 meter run 3200 meter run This does not prevent 400, 800, 1600, or 3200 meter contestant from running on the relays provided he/she is entered in no more than 3 total running events. Saturday, July 26, 2003 Preliminary Running Events: 8:30 AM - Junior, Intermediate and Senior Divisions Take 8 Best Times to finals *Note: All hurdle events will take 7 to the finals 4 X 100 Meter Relay Junior, Intermediate & Senior - Girls & Boys * 100 Meter Hurdles Junior, Intermediate & Senior - Girls * 110 Meter Hurdles Junior, Intermediate & Senior - Boys 100 Meter Dash Junior, Intermediate & Senior - Girls & Boys 1600 Meter Run (Final Only) Junior, Intermediate & Senior - Girls & Boys 400 Meter Dash Junior, Intermediate & Senior - Girls & Boys * 300 Meter Hurdles Junior, Intermediate & Senior - Girls & Boys 200 Meter Dash Junior, Intermediate & Senior - Girls & Boys Field Events: Pee Wee, Bantam and Midget Divisions AM - See starting times below. We will not begin the competition prior to the designated start time(s), however, the event(s) may begin later than the designated start time(s) due to large numbers of entries or other unforeseen delays. Shotput 3 Throws in Prelims - 3 Throws in Finals; Take 8 to Finals 8:30 AM - Midget - Girls & Boys 10:30 AM - Bantam - Girls & Boys High Jump 3 Jumps in Prelims - 3 Jumps in Finals; Take 8 to Finals 8:30 AM - Bantam - Girls & Boys 10:00 AM - Midget - Girls & Boys 11:30 AM - Pee Wee - Girls & Boys Long Jump 3 Jumps in Prelims - 3 Jumps in Finals; Take 8 to Finals 8:30 AM - Pee Wee - Girls & Boys 10:00 AM - Bantam - Girls & Boys 11:30 AM - Midget- Girls & Boys FINALS PM - Immediately following the Running Prelims Junior, Intermediate and Senior Divisions 4 X 100 Meter Relays Junior, Intermediate and Senior - Girls - Boys 800 Meter Run (Final Only) Junior, Intermediate and Senior - Girls - Boys 100 Meter Hurdles Junior, Intermediate and Senior - Girls 110 Meter Hurdles Junior, Intermediate and Senior - Boys 100 Meter Dash Junior, Intermediate & Senior - Girls & Boys 400 Meter Dash Junior, Intermediate & Senior - Girls & Boys 300 Meter Hurdles - (Note hurdle heights) Junior Girls & Boys - 30" Intermediate Boys - 36" Intermediate Girls - 30" Senior Boys - 36" Senior Girls - 30" 200 Meter Dash Junior, Intermediate & Senior - Girls & Boys 1600 Meter Relay (Final Only) Junior, Intermediate & Senior - Girls & Boys Please Note: The 3200 Meter Run and Pole Vault events will be held on Thursday, July 24, 2003 for the Junior, Intermediate and Senior Divisions. As per U.I.L. Constitution and Contest Rule, no contestant shall be allowed to enter more than two of the following events: 400 Meter Dash 800 Meter Run 1600 Meter Run 3200 Meter Run This does not prevent a 400, 800, 1600 or 3200 meter contestant from running on the relays providing he/she is entered in no more than 3 total running events. We are ready, so Athletes and Parents have confidence in your development, use what we developed on the track, and you will be successful! "Train Hard, Eat Right, Hydrate!" Coach Griffin

Hello Jackrabbits Family and Friends, Congratulations to all of you who have qualified for the Junior Olympics! We have 15 athletes who will be moving on to Detroit in 2 weeks. Many more of you will be going to TAAF. There is a practice TONIGHT at 6:30 PM at SC Lee. For those going to the Junior Olympics: 1. Wear your team shirt and bring any medals you won this week. 2. Bring ALL Junior Olympic registration paperwork including the athlete waiver to be signed by a parent. 3. Bring your entry fee in cash and $1.00 for the express mail. 4. Your AAU Card This paperwork is due in Detroit on Tuesday so it is IMPERITIVE it gets in the mail first thing tomorrow morning!!!