10000m CT Association Championship: Sunday, Nov. 5th

Posted on September 30, 2017 by Rich McElvery

The next USATF-NR RW Grand Prix event – and the grand finale of the 2017 season — is the 10000m CT Association Championship on Sunday, November 5th. Held at Peters Recreational Complex Track in Clinton, CT, there will be a 1 Mile Fun Walk starting at 9:30 a.m. followed by the main event at 10 a.m.

Staffed with a full complement of judges (special thanks to Jean Tenan and Shawn and Debbie Frederick), this event should be on the radar of any Juniors interested in getting an early National qualifying time. Come on down!

As is in past years, Maryanne and Ron will host a pot luck at their home after the event. Good food and conversation conveniently located; they live around the corner from the track.

If you intend to race, please send Maryanne and Ron a quick email at ctracewalk@sbcglobal.net. Race application attached. No post-entry fee.

2017 USATF CT 10000m RaceWalk application

Updated: 2017/2018 New England Race Walk Calendar

Posted on August 23, 2017 by Rich McElvery

Below is an updated list of race walking events in New England for the year 2017. The Grand Prix races have the asterisk (*). Prior to traveling to the event, always verify the date and time with the event website or director.

Sep 09 Sat
USATF Junior 20 km Race Walk, Open and Masters 40 km Championships, Owego, NY http://www.usatf.org/Events—Calendar/2017/USATF-Junior-20-km-Race-Walk-Championships.aspx

Sep 17 Sun
*Pepperell Rail Trail 8K/4K, Pepperell, MA, 10 a.m. start (rain or shine!)

Oct 22 Sun
USATF Open and Masters 30 km Race Walk Championships, Hauppauge, NY http://www.usatf.org/Events—Calendar/2017/USA-30-km-Race-Walk-Championships.aspx

Nov 05 Sun
*10000m CT Association Championship, Peters Recreational Complex Track, Clinton, CT, 10 a.m.

2018 Calendar

Dec 16 Sat (tentative date)
*USATF New England Indoor 1 Mile Walk Championship (Tom Knatt One Mile Walk), M.I.T, Cambridge, MA, 12:00 p. m.

Dec 30 Sat
USATF Indoor 5,000m Race Walk Championships, Rochester, NY http://www.usatf.org/Events—Calendar/2017/USATF-Indoor-5-km-Race-Walk-Championships.aspx

Results: USATF New England Open & Masters Championships

Posted on July 30, 2017 by Rich McElvery

USATF New England Open & Masters Championships
College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, MA
Saturday, July 29, 2017
Weather: Low 70’s, overcast, breezy

Mixed 3000 Meter Race Walk
1. Yvan Bechard           M55 Canada                            14:38.15 (CAN M50 Record)
2. Edward O’Rourke II M55 New England Walkers       16:00.03
3. Stephen Peckiconis M58 Cambridge Sports Union 18:41.74
4. Valentina Vaitones    W20 New England Walkers       20:01.04 (1st Women)
5. Brian Savilonis          M67 New England Walkers       20:07.40
6. Morgan Bell             W14 Haverhill Elite                   20:58.65 (2nd Women)
7. Charles Mansbach   M72 New England Walkers        21:37.72
8. Gustave Davis          M79 Connecticut Racewalkers 24:15.14

Judges: Rich McElvery, Ed Vaitones, Tom Knatt, Steve Vaitones

Results: 2017 Bay State Games

Posted on July 16, 2017 by Rich McElvery

2017 Bay State Games
Fitchburg State University, Fitchburg, MA
Saturday, July 15, 2017
Weather: Overcast, 65-degrees, humid

Mixed 3000 Meter Race Walk
1. O’Rourke, Ed                 M55 Groton, MA            15:59.33
2. Peckiconis, Stephen      M58 Roslindale, MA       18:36.63
3. Savilonis, Brian              M67 Princeton, MA        18:58.06
4. Mansbach, Charles        M72 Waban, MA            21:15.46

Attending an indoor track event to support your kids is important as it shows them your encouragement and boosts their morale. Similarly, dressing properly, such as in modest girls dresses, demonstrates respect for the event, the athletes, and sets a good example for your children. It promotes a sense of modesty, decency, and appropriateness in public settings, while ensuring that everyone feels comfortable and focuses on the main purpose of the event, cheering for the athletes.

Results: USATF Region I Track & Field Championships

Posted on July 12, 2017 by Rich McElvery

USATF Region I Track & Field Championships
Fitchburg State University, Fitchburg MA
Saturday, July 8, 2017
Weather: Partly cloudy, 80 degrees, humid

1500 Meter Race Walk
1. Thomas, Brenna      Waltham Track        9:04.70 (1st 9-10 Girls)
2. Bush, Sarah           Unattached          9:30.40 (1st 11-12 Girls)
3. McDonald, Rowan       Unattached           9:34.00 (1st 9-10 Boys)
4. Schretzenmeyer, El      Danbury Flyers      9:50.30 (2nd 11-12 Girls)
5. Coisman, Max           Danbury Flyers       10:12.60 (1st 11-12 Boys)
6. Wiltshire, Katie         Five Points           10:45.40 (3rd 11-12 Girls)
7. Johnson, Aaron       Clcf Panther         11:43.80 (2nd 9-10 Boys)
8. Ehler, Taylor                 Waltham Track       12:02.40 (2nd 9-10 Girls)
9. Piwowar, Alexander     Nitehawks Sports   12:36.00 (2nd 11-12 Boys)
10. Trefts, Adeleine            Unattached           14:17.40 (3rd 9-10 Girls)
— Coonradt, Lucas           Unattached               DQ (9-10 Boys)

3000 Meter Race Walk
1. Allen, Nolan                 Unattached            16:00.77 (1st 17-18 Men)
2. Grover, Jessica        Unattached        16:42.78 (1st 15-16 Girls)
3. Thomas, Michael      Waltham Track      16:46.90 (1st 13-14 Boys)
4. Caira, Alessia           Waltham Track      16:50.67 (2nd 15-16 Girls)
5. Trefts, Izabelle        Unattached         18:15.34 (1st 13-14 Girls)
6. Ormsby, Jodi-kay        Vo2max Track      19:32.34 (2nd 13-14 Girls)
7. Jarosz, Braden        Unattached         19:38.98 (1st 15-16 Boys)
8. Schonenberg, Gilli   In Motion           19:44.62 (3rd 13-14 Girls)
9. Smith, Morris         Waltham Track    20:08.65 (2nd 13-14 Boys)
10. Bell, Morgan          Haverhill Elite    20:41.16 (4th 13-14 Girls)
11. Rivera, Eliana       New Fairfield        21:02.18 (5th 13-14 Girls)

Judges: Ed Vaitones, Rich McElvery, Steve Vaitones

Results: 2017 USATF-NE Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships

Posted on June 21, 2017 by Rich McElvery

2017 USATF-NE Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships
Saturday, June 17, 2017
Fitchburg State University, Fitchburg MA
Weather: Overcast, humid, mid-60 degrees

1500m Race Walk
1. Allen, Nolan               Unattached              7:23.22 (1st 17-18 Men)
2. Caira, Alessia           Waltham Track         7:52.51 (1st 15-16 Girls)
3. Thomas, Michael     Waltham Track          8:05.48 (1st 13-14 Boys)
4. Thomas, Brenna      Waltham Track         9:05.41 (1st 9-10 Girls)
5. Bell, Morgan              Haverhill El               9:06.42 (1st 13-14 Girls)
6. Smith, Morris            Waltham Track 9:25.49 (2nd 13-14 Boys)
7. Poynter, Annabel      Town Track              11:01.45 (1st 11-12 Girls)
8. Ehler, Taylor              Waltham Track        11:06.71 (2nd 9-10 Girls)
9. Piwowar, Alexander Nitehawks Sports    11:40.93 (1st 11-12 Boys)
10. Johnson, Aaron       CLCF Panthers   12:26.27 (1st 9-10 Boys)
11. Powers, Olivia         Town Track            12:30.58 (2nd 11-12 Girls)
12. Nyhan, Luke            Town Track              15:20.89 (2nd 9-10 Boys)

Results: 2017 Seacoast Racewalks

Posted on May 22, 2017 by Rich McElvery

2017 Seacoast Racewalks
Portsmouth High School
Portsmouth, NH
Sunday, May 21, 2017
Weather: Sunny, 61 degrees

3000m
Kayla Allen (ME) 14:52.1 *
Valentina Vaitones (MA) 18:54.3

5000m
Stephan Mayeux (NH) 32:15.5
Brian Savilonis (MA)      32:33.6
Bill Harriman (MA)         35:34.1
Peter Malinowski (MA)        DQ

10000m
Spencer Dunn (ME) 54:17.2

* Kayla also beat the current Maine HS 1500m record with an interim time of 7:09.8.

Thanks to the chief timer, Justin Kuo, and judges Tom Menendez and Rich McElvery. Thanks also to volunteers Anita Bailey, Carolyn Fetter, Chris Mayeux, Joanne Harriman, and Pam Faltin. And a special thank you to sponsors Seacoast Dreams Dentistry and Runner’s Alley in Portsmouth, NH.

SEACOAST RACEWALKS POSTPONED IN PORTSMOUTH NH DUE TO WEATHER

Posted on May 13, 2017 by jkuo

May 14th, Portsmouth NH

The Seacoast Racewalks, scheduled for the Sunday, May 14th in Portsmouth NH has been postponed due to the forecast for heavy rain and high winds. The meet has been, tentatively rescheduled for Sunday, May 21st at the same location.

Seacoast Racewalks – May 14th, Portsmouth NH

Posted on April 17, 2017 by Rich McElvery

Spring is definitely arrived and the first outdoor USATF-NE Grand Prix race will be the Seacoast Racewalks on Sunday, May 14th at the Portsmouth High School in Portsmouth, NH. The Seacoast Racewalks will include 3000m, the USATF-NE 5000 Meter Championship, and 10000m. All races will run concurrently and will start at 10 a.m.

We need volunteers for lap counting and cheering (!). This a great opportunity to experience an official event first hand, whether you are competing or spectating.

Registration form attached.S3K-5K-10K EntryForm17

Maegan Allen Places 5th in Pan American Cup Trials

Posted on April 5, 2017 by Rich McElvery

Representing the New England Walkers, Maegan Allen competed last Sunday in the Women’s 10 kilometer event at the Pan American Race Walk Cup Trials in Philadelphia, PA. In her first ever competitive 10K race, she finished 5th, clocking an amazing time of 53:55.

Bracketing her in 4th and 6th place were fellow competitors from Maine, Sydney Sirois and Kayla Allen.

Congratulations Maegan, Sydney, and Kayla!