Holiday Classic!!!

The Holiday Classic was a meet filled with great opportunity. Many of the athletes endured the long meet and came out victorious.
Medal Winners include:
1st place
Alex Monaco - LJ

2nd place
Emma Allen - 4 x 400
Brittany Smith - 4 x 400
Allison Schumann - 4 x 400
Noemie Bechu - 4 x 400

4th place
Cullin Burdett - 1600

5th place
Noemie Bechu - 600y
Emma Allen - 800

7th place
Jake Actio (1600)

10th place
Allison Schumann - 1000y

Personal Records
Stephen Winston (1600) - 5:28
Emma Allen (800) - 2:29
Jake Acito (1600) - 4:59.3
Alex Monaco (LJ) - 18'7.5
Boys 4 x 200 relay (1:43.5)

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!

Please have a safe and happy holiday. Enjoy the time with your family.

Coach Holst
Coach Becerra

Section 1 Kick-off Results

The Section 1 kick-off was the perfect venue for the North Salem athletes to begin their season. The hard work and dedication the team has exhibited over the past 4 weeks enabled them to set several personal records, take home 11 medals and set another school record.

Noemie Bechu officially broke the 26 year old school record in the 600 meters on Sunday as she ran the race for the first time. This is Noemie's 6th record recorded since 2011. The highlights from the meet are below...


Medal Winners
Noemie Bechu 600 (2nd) 4 x 800 (6th)
Cullin Burdett 3200 (2nd)
Allison Schumann 3000 (4th) 4 x 800 (6th)
Sean Devey 4 x 400 (4th)
Alex Monaco 4 x 400 (4th)
David Christie 4 x 400 (4th)
Billy Messemer 4 x 400 (4th)
Muiread Heffernan 4 x 800 (6th)
Alexsandra Stefankowski 4 x 800 (6th)

Personal Records:
Conor Kelly (300) - 43.96
Sara Waldinger (300) - 58.54
Cecilia Diehl (1500) - 6:08
Alex Valentin (300)- 49.24
Matt Walter (300)- 50.14
Alex Monaco (600) - 1:43.4
Tomasz Stefankowski (1000) - 3:00.9
Billy Messemer (1000) - 3:09.2
Luke Raskopf (1600) - 5:09.5
Brian Giachetto (1600) - 5:50.5
Greg Mckeon (1600) - 5:57.30
Chris Woloshyn (1600) - 6:03.5
Jake Acito (3200) - 10:54.6
Micky Jacobsen (3200) - 10:47
Cecilia Heffernan (1500) - 7:10
Stephen Winston (1000) - 3:10

Girls

Boys

Medals, Spirit and Determination

The story of the freshmen/sophomore meet is one of great determination and spirit. All of the athletes who competed were excited, nervous, and not exactly sure what to expect. Their hard work and determination is what carried them through the night. Although they were nervous, they ran extremely well. What was most impressive, is the fact that each one of them finished all of their races with tremendous kicks. The frosh/soph team is a group of young people with unlimited potential. Meet highlights are below.
Medal Winners:
Alex Monaco - 1st (Long Jump) & 3rd (4 x 400)
Ben Carminucci - 2nd (Shot Put)
Jake Acito - 3rd (3200) & 3rd (4 x 400)
Alexsandra Stefankowski - 5th (1000) & 3rd (4 x 400)
Tomasz Stefankowski - 5th (1000)
Conor Kelly - 3rd (4 x 400)

Personal Records
Brian Giachetto - 1600 (6:01.10)
Jake Actio - 3200 (10:56.7)
Ben Carminucci - Shot put (33'4.5)
Stephen Winston - 3200 (12:00.7)

Practice today Wednesday (12/7/11)

Practice will be inside with an outside option. Please meet in front of the auditorium at 3:05 p.m.

Practice on Friday 12/2/11

Practice will be from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

New Meets!!!

Additional meets have been added to the Calendar!!!

Click the calendar to the right to find out when they will occur.

Sprinters - check out the video below...

Sprint Start

Take a look at the following keys to a great start:
Head down (looking 2 feet in front of you)
Back (flat to slight angle)
Drive arms (opposite arm opposite leg)
Drive knees (power steps at the start)
Drive out (not up)

New Practice Time/Events you would like to run...

Practice on Thursday (11/17) will be from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

What events would you like to run?

Things to do before Winter Track starts

List of things to do before winter track starts:
1. Get an up to date physical.

2. Turn in medical forms to the nurse (http://northsalemschools.org/Assets/Forms/1112_interval_health_history.pdf)

3. Turn in permission form to Coach Holst (http://northsalemschools.org/Assets/Forms/1011_participation_form.pdf)

4. Buy running shoes (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DWScZgYbVYaSb1XxpCSt94ddQU_CTsLGzbrX7Kq70Oo/edit?hl=en&pli=1)

5. Have multiple layers of clothes to run in.

*******First practice will be Monday November 14th (2:30 to 5:00)************

Winter Track Meeting!!!

Thursday November 3rd MS Cafe 3:00 p.m.

Emma and Noemie Represent North Salem @ State Qualifier!!!

Shawn, Taylor, Noemie, Allison and Emma all made the trip down to the state qualifier on Saturday night. The meet featured the best athletes in all of Section 1. Emma regained her jumping form and just missed 4'6. Shawn, Taylor and Allison provided tremendous support and cheered both of the girls on as they competed.

Noemie had been chasing the 300 meter record since the first race of the season. Before the meet last night she told the coaches on the bus..."I am not leaving here without the record". She gave the race everything she had and was able to crush the school record by a second.

New School Record....Noemie Bechu 300 meters (43.1).

Congratulations to all of the North Salem Athletes on a great season. Coach and I could not be more proud of what you guys have accomplished this season.

TUESDAY MEETING in MS CAFE @ 3:00 p.m. bring your UNIFORM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

State Qualifier!!

Congratulations to Noemie Bechu and Emma Waldron for qualifying for the state qualifier!!!

Come out and support the two girls as they compete at The Armory this Saturday at 6:30 p.m.

Season ends in amazing fashion!!!

The North Salem Indoor Track team competed in their final meet on Monday during the League Championship. The hardships, and the triumphs the team faced throughout the season all culminated during the league championships on Monday. During the meet the team was able to win 23 medals and crown two league Champions. Meet highlights are below.

Congratulations to our League Champions...
300
Noemie Bechu

4 x 200
Jordan Pensabene
Taylor Cotter
John Marchese
Shawn Miles

MEDAL WINNERS:
Gold:
Noemie Bechu (300)
Taylor Cotter (4 x 200)
Shawn Miles (4 x 200)
Jordan Pensabene (4 x 200)
John Marchese (4 x 200)

Silver:
Allison Schumann (4 x 400)
Emma Waldron (4 x 400)
Chelsea Kay (4 x 400)
Noemie Bechu (4 x 400)
Russell Barnard (4 x 400)
Tomasz Stefankowski (4 x 400)
Micky Jacobsen (4 x 400)
Cullin Burdett (4 x 400)

Bronze:
Cullin Burdett (Mile)
Jordan Pensabene (55)
Noemie Bechu (55)
Allison Schumann (3000)
Emma Waldron (HJ)
Shawn Miles (600)
Taylor Cotter (1000)
Jake Acito (4 x 800)
Daniel Ketterer (4 x 800)
Luke Raskopf (4 x 800)
Billly Messemer (4 x 800)

Personal Records:
Jordan Pensabene 55 meters (7.19)
Shawn Miles 600 (1:29.5)
Cullin Burdett Mile (4:50.2)
Jake Acito Mile (5:30)
Kevin Sheehy Mile (7:16)
Nick Brown Shot (32)
Chelsea Kay 300 (51.3)
4 x 200 (1:40.85)
Pensabene
Cotter
Marchese
Miles

The Meet is on!!!

Please meet at the PQ bus garage at 12:00 p.m.

Class C Championship!!!

The team ran well at the Class C Championships this Sunday. With each meet the team is continuing to get better and better. The sky is truly the limit for this team. During this meet the team set many personal bests and some athletes challenged the long standing North Salem School Track and Field record board.

Team Highlights Include:

Point Scorers and Medal Winners:

300 - 3rd Neomie Bechu (44.1 Tied the school record)
3000 - 6th Allison Schumann
4 x 400 - 3rd (PR 4:41)
1. Schumann
2. Waldron
3. Kay
4. Bechu
HJ - 5th Emma Waldron
LJ 6th - Chelsea Kay

300 - 5th John Marchese (PR 39.8)
600 - 3rd Shawn Miles (PR 1:31.4)
1000 - 4th Taylor Cotter (PR 2:46.5)
3200 - 4th Cullin Burdett (PR 10:26.4)
4 x 200 - 3rd (PR 1:41.2)
1. Pensabene
2. Monaco
3. Miles
4. Marchese
4 x 400 - 5th
1. Cotter
2. Messemer
3. Devey
4. Burdett

PERSONAL RECORDS
55 - Noemi Bechu (7.8)
300 - Chelsea Kay (52.1)
600 -Sean Devey (1:37.1)
1000 - Tomasz Stefankowski (3:00.8)
Mile - Micky Jacobsen (5:01.9)
Mile - Russell Barnard (5:26.8)
Mile - Nick Brown (5:33.3)
Mile - Brian Giachetto (6:16.3)
Mile - Matt Tessler (6:27)
Mile - Alex Valentin (6:41.9)
Shot put - Nick Brown (31'0.25)
Shot put - Cory Leuschner (30'1)

Best Meet of the Year!!!

Practice Monday...Practice Friday...Meet Sunday...This isn't typically the formula for success when it comes to a Track and Field program. This past Sunday the North Salem Indoor Track Team took an impossible situation and turned it into a great opportunity. The meet featured some of the best talent in New York State as well as some nationally ranked runners. The team did extremely well in setting 24 different personal records. The meet highlights are below.

Allison Schumann - 5th place in the county in the 3000 meters (11:20 (PR))

Personal Records
Noemie Bechu 300 (44.15) * School Record is 44.10*
Kaitlyn Cocuzzo 1500 (7:00)
Cecilia Heffernan 55 dash (9.32)
Chelsea Kay 300 (52.6)
Nathalie Lavelanet 300 (46.78) 55 dash (8.12)
Cierra Ponzo 55 dash (9.64) 300 (65.33)
Natalie Reddy 55 dash (9.83)

Nick Brown 1600 (5:43)
Cullin Burdett 3200 (10:29)
Ben Carminucci Shot Put (32.25)
David Christie 1600 (5:52)
Taylor Cotter 1000 (2:47)
Sean Devey 600 (1:39)
Brian Giachetto 1600 (6:27)
Micky Jacobsen 1600 (5:10)
Dan Ketterer 1600 (5:32)
Warren Lockwood 300 (39.32)
John Marchese 300 (40.85)
Billy Messemer (5:32)
Eric Quinn 300 (45.53)
Shiv Saxena 300 (46.3)
Dan Selzer 1600 (5:51)
Kevin Sheehy 1600 (7:19)
Matt Tessler 1600 (6:32)

County Championship

The Bus will leave from PQ on Sunday at 7:00 a.m.

Practice is canceled for Wednesday (1/26)

All afternoon activities have been canceled for the North Salem Central School District.

Saturday Practice Optional (1/22/11)

Practice will be held inside of the school tomorrow from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.

This practice is not required. Attendance will not be taken. If you are unable to make the practice it will not count as an unexcused absence.

Coach and I hope to see you there!

Thank you,

Coach Holst/Minzloff

No Meet Today

The League Championship has been canceled for Today.

It may be rescheduled or it may simply not be run. We are waiting to hear from the league officials.

Please continue to check the blog for an update on Saturday practice.

Thank you for your patience.

Coach Holst/Minzloff

Practice inside 1/19/11

@ 3:05 p.m. in front of auditorium

No Practice Saturday Practice Monday 8:15 - 10:15

On Saturday Coach and I would like you to run on your own and log your mileage/time on the blog. Enjoy the weekend. We will see you on Monday (8:15 - 10:15)

First Meet of the New Year!!!

The first meet of the year went well. The team has pushed through the practice/weather/running adversity that comes along with Winter Track. The Dendy Memorial Meet was the chance for the athletes to get back on track. The meet also featured the return of several athletes who have been sidelined since the beginning of the season. Check out the video and meet highlights below.

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Meet Highlights
Noemie 400 (PR) 3rd place (64.1)

Personal Records
Cecilia 200 (35.44)
Sean 400 (60.8)
Kaitlyn 1500 (7:05.1)
Brianna 1500 (7:05.8)
Tomasz 800 (2:23.2)
Luke Mile (5:15.2)
Jake Mile (5:35)
Dan Mile (5:43)
Jack Mile (5:51.9)
Matt Mile (6:37.8)
Cullin 3200 (10:31.3)
4 x 400 Relay (3:59.4)
Cotter
Devey
Marchese
Miles