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February 3, 2017
Track & Field: Getting more from your warmups
The days of taking a lap and static stretching as a warm-up are over. Chuck Woolridge, the successful cross country and track coach at Campolindo High School in Moraga, California, has learned quite a bit about the ancillary aspects of running in ...
December 5, 2016
Q&A: Arnie Miehe, seven-time state champion cross country coach
Five consecutive state championships would satisfy any high school coach, but that’s not what keeps Arnie Miehe motivated. All he wants is to make a difference. “I love it when (former athletes) send me Christmas cards; that’s what it’s ab...
July 13, 2016
NFHS modifies rule against helping injured competitors
Cross country and track athletes will now be given more latitude when they lend a helping hand to an injured competitor. Previously, assisting a fellow athlete led to a disqualification, but beginning with the 2017 season, that will be changed. Th...
October 30, 2015
Iowa cross country runner DQed for helping ailing rival
An Iowa high school cross country runner was stripped of his district championship after helping a rival competitor who had collapsed on the course. Zach Hougland of the Davis County High School cross country team had already crossed the finish li...
July 20, 2015
NFHS approves rule changes for track and field
The National Federation of State High School Associations approved rule changes for track and field and cross country beginning with the upcoming season. Here is the official news release from the NFHS: [caption id="attachment_11978" align="alignr...
June 18, 2015
Kansas extending distances of girls cross country meets
The distances at Kansas high school girls cross country state and regional meets will increase to 5,000 meters beginning with the upcoming season, the state athletic association announced this week. [caption id="attachment_13118" align="alignrig...
Does an invitational tournament take some planning, work, and long days during the two-day event? Absolutely! But when you consider the competitive opportunities for your athletes, the increased exposure for your program, and the potential ancillary funds that are raised, it is worth it.![]()
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Invitational, in-season tournaments boost your program
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Hosting an invitational tournament may also increase media attention a...