Five Hills Track & Field Club

Hello Five Hills Track & Field Club Family, we are on the heels of the Junior Olympics and Games of Texas preparation for out 2005 season. So before our athlete’s journey to New Orleans 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 2006 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 BLORA (Belton Lake). We shall bestowed honor to our Athletes, Coaches and Parents. Remember, bread is the enemy, and fried foods clog arteries and degrade performances! Annual Awards Declaration I. The following awards are given to the seven outstanding athletes for the 2005 season. 1. Most Accomplished Athlete 2. Benchmark Athlete 3. Most Inspiring Athlete 4. Iron Man/Woman Award 5. The “One” To Watch Award 6. Improbable Athlete 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…!” 6. The Improbable Award is given to the athlete who is under the radar (elite performances). He/she doesn’t blow your mind away with their initial performances, but continues to grow and make strides within the system set before them. This athlete slowly begins to put together performances that can be measured both in practice and in competition. This athlete qualifies for the Junior Olympics or the State Games of Texas by working hard, staying on course, and being determined and not taken off course by Nay - Sayers. III. Disqualifiers for receiving awards. 1. Past recipients of any of the above awards are not eligible for any award for a period of one (1) year. 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 2005 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 – was done solely by Coach Griffin this year. We ask that the committee keep silent to who was selected for which Outstanding Award. 1. Most Accomplished Athlete: Brittany Clarke 2. Benchmark Athlete: Kelsey Sloan 3. Most Aspiring Athlete: Khadija Stuckey 4. Iron Man/Woman Award: Solomon Williams 5. The One To Watch Award: Brandin Byrd & Jerome Lewis 6. Improbable Award: Michael Griffin V. 2004 Winners 1. Most Accomplished Athlete: Robert L. Griffin, III 2. Benchmark Athlete: Donald Buckram, Jr 3. Most Aspiring Athlete: Jasmine Williams 4. Iron Man/Woman Award: Coach Drew Ornelas/ Paige Lumpkin 5. The One To Watch Award: Steffin McCarter VI. 2003 Winners 1. Most Accomplished Athlete: Zachary Ornelas 2. Benchmark Athlete: Jasmine Clarke 3. Most Aspiring Athlete: Olivia Ornelas 4. Iron Man/Woman Award: Donovan Johnson 5. The One To Watch Award: Derwin Graham VII. 2002 Winners 1. Most Accomplished Athlete: Robert L. Griffin, III 2. Benchmark Athlete: Alexandria Norris 3. Most Inspiring Athlete: Danielle Peters (6 years old)