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UPCOMING track and field EVENTS FOR 2008 CT AAU District Championship (AAU Region I Qualifier) June 7, 2008 Yale University Dwyer Stadium New Haven, CT For more information: http://www.aauathletics.org/index.asp?a=pages/outdoor- district.html AAU Region 1 Track and Field Championship (Championship/Qualifier for AAU Junior Olympic Games) June 27-29, 2008 Wilbur Cross H.S., New Haven, CT. Meet information: http://www.aauathletics.org/index.asp?a=pages/outdoor- regional.html#1 For additional information regarding these events or general questions, please contact: Meet Coordinator and Track and Field chair: Major Ruth @ major.ruth@uinet.com |
For additional information, please contact: Major Ruth Track and Field Chair major.ruth@uinet.com |
Press Release
Date: Aug-2007
New Haven Age Group A.C. elected
to host 2008 AAU Region 1
Championship
Place: Yale University Dwyer Track and Field
Date: June 28-30, 2008
Over 800 athletes are expected to attend. The
championship will showcase the best talent in
the North East Region, which include districts of:
New Jersey, New York, Connecticut and New
England. The top runners in each event age
group, moves on to represent Region 1 at the
AAU Junior Olympics Games in Detroit MI. July
26 –August 2, 2008.
Date July – 2007
Place – Blunt Invitational, Duke University
CT-AAU team: “New Haven Age Group Athletic
Club”, performed well at the prestigious Blunt
Invitational.
In the 9-10 year age division, Danae Rivers
placed 1st in 1500 & 800 meter run. She broke
meet records in both events, with blistering
times of 5:09.29 and 2:28.13 respectively. Danae’
s efforts landed her with the meet’s Outstanding
Athlete Award.
Kellie Davis ran a 4:49.67 in the 1500 for the 13
-14 age division. Her time would have been
enough for the meet record. But unfortunately,
she finished 2nd to her New York rival, Claudia
Francis. Claudia broke the meet record with a
time of 4:43.96. Kellie also took 4th in the 800m
as well with a time of 2:25.51.
Leah Rivers rounded out the New Haven medal
winners, by placing 3rd in the 400 meter dash 8
and under age division. Her time was 1:13.16.
Leah also scored in the 100m as well.
The following athletes also scored for New
Haven: Jalon White (800M, 80H), and Briana
Sims (100H)
Date: Aug-2007
New Haven Age Group A.C. elected
to host 2008 AAU Region 1
Championship
Place: Yale University Dwyer Track and Field
Date: June 28-30, 2008
Over 800 athletes are expected to attend. The
championship will showcase the best talent in
the North East Region, which include districts of:
New Jersey, New York, Connecticut and New
England. The top runners in each event age
group, moves on to represent Region 1 at the
AAU Junior Olympics Games in Detroit MI. July
26 –August 2, 2008.
Date July – 2007
Place – Blunt Invitational, Duke University
CT-AAU team: “New Haven Age Group Athletic
Club”, performed well at the prestigious Blunt
Invitational.
In the 9-10 year age division, Danae Rivers
placed 1st in 1500 & 800 meter run. She broke
meet records in both events, with blistering
times of 5:09.29 and 2:28.13 respectively. Danae’
s efforts landed her with the meet’s Outstanding
Athlete Award.
Kellie Davis ran a 4:49.67 in the 1500 for the 13
-14 age division. Her time would have been
enough for the meet record. But unfortunately,
she finished 2nd to her New York rival, Claudia
Francis. Claudia broke the meet record with a
time of 4:43.96. Kellie also took 4th in the 800m
as well with a time of 2:25.51.
Leah Rivers rounded out the New Haven medal
winners, by placing 3rd in the 400 meter dash 8
and under age division. Her time was 1:13.16.
Leah also scored in the 100m as well.
The following athletes also scored for New
Haven: Jalon White (800M, 80H), and Briana
Sims (100H)
| Past events Results: New Haven Youth Track Classic Place - Yale University Cox Cage Date: Sunday January 27, 2008 10:00am Click here for results 2007 CONNECTICUT AAU DISTRICT CROSS COUNTRY Championship Saturday November 3, 2007 11:00 am East Shore Park, New Haven CT. CLICK HERE FOR RESULTS For additional information on any of these events, please contact Major Ruth at: major.ruth@uinet.com |
| News from your chair: May 2008 Congratulations to Kara Steele, winner of the 2008 CT AAU Scholarship for Track and Field. February 2008 Congratulations to Danae Rivers, recipient of the 2008 Track and Field Coaches Award. |