IATC Members,
What crazy Iowa spring weather we are having. I have not seen this great of training weather in my 34 years of coaching! I can’t remember when I HAVEN’T had to snow blow the track off in order to start track practice! I would like to take this opportunity to thank my officers and board of directors for all of their help and support. Namely: Ben Duea, Abby Schmitz, Peggy McGuire, Mike Parker, Emy Williams and Greg Thompson. Additionally, I want to thank all of those who volunteer their time to do the many events, awards and tasks throughout the year. I could not do this without you all!
Second Vice Presidential Candidates: We are still in need of someone to become second vice president of the IATC beginning on July 1st. Candidates will be voted on at the Spring Meeting. Any interested candidates please contact any current board member or officer or nominate yourself via this form: 2nd Vice President Nomination Form
IATC Indoor Meet: The IATC is set to host the 2024 IATC Indoor Championships on Thursday, March 7th (boys) and Friday, March 8th (girls). The meet information packet can be found on our website www.iowarunjumpthrow.com. 3A/4A boys will start competition at 9am on Thursday with the 1 A/2A boys starting at 3:15pm. The 1A/2A girls will start competition at 9am on Friday with the 3A/4A girls starting at 3:15pm. The entry deadline for boys is March 5th at 9am and March 6th for girls at 9am. NO EXCEPTIONS. Any questions concerning the meet entries should be emailed to infoiatcchamps@gmail.com
IATC Mike Henderson Middle School State Track & Field Meets: These meets are set for Saturday, May 4th. The girls meet will be hosted by and held at Waukee Northwest (655 N 10th St). The boys meet will be hosted at Waukee High School (555 SE. University Ave, Waukee). Meet information can be found on our IATC website HERE.
IATC Sr. Spotlight Meet/MS & HS Pentathlon: Both of these events are tentatively set for Saturday, June 1st at Iowa City West High School. We will release more information as it becomes finalized.
IATC Spring Meeting: The IATC will be hosting our annual Spring Meeting (in-person only) at Iowa City West High School on Sunday, June 2nd at 9:00am. This is for ALL current members of the IATC. Voting for Coach of the Year, 2nd Vice-President and a recap of the state track and field meet will be some of the topics discussed! Donuts and coffee plus full lunch and beverages will be provided!
Membership Update/Awards: Just a friendly reminder that in order for your student-athletes and coaches to be eligible this spring for Academic All-State, All-State, Elite All-State, and Coach of the Year awards; your school must be a current and paid member of IATC. Schools that have paid for their 2023-2024 IATC Membership can be found HERE.
Looking for teams/Looking for a meet: If your school is needing more teams to compete in a meet that you are hosting or if you are looking for a meet to compete in on a specific date; please click HERE to check out what’s available.
Current or Former Collegiate or Professional Track & Field Athletes!
The IATC is compiling a list of any current collegiate or professional track and field athletes who were Iowa Track & Field Preps! Please follow this link to fill out the form!
25 and 50 Year Coaching Awards: April 1st is the deadline for submitting 25 and 50 Year Coaching Award nominations. More information on these awards can be found HERE. Criteria of requirements include:
- Must have coached for 25 (or 50) years in the sport(s) of track & field and/or cross country
- Must have coached in Iowa for the 25 or 50 years
- Can only count schools’ calendar years not seasons (i.e coaching track & field and cross country in 2021-2022 school year does not count as 2 years)
- Can coach either high school, middle school/junior high, or any combination as head and/or assistant coach
- Years must be while contracted (paid coach; years as a volunteer coach do not count towards the criteria)
Don’t forget to check our website (https://www.iowarunjumpthrow.com) as it is updated with information on a frequent basis. Thank you for being valued members of the IATC and best of luck to all this season!
IATC Board of Directors
Greg Williams
IATC President
Monticello
Ben Duea
1st Vice President
Waukee Northwest
Abby Schmitz
2nd Vice President
Waukee
Peggy McGuire
Secretary/Treasurer
Retired
Mike Parker
IATC Board of Directors
Iowa City West
Emy Williams
IATC Board of Directors
Solon
Greg Thompson
IATC Board of Directors
Panorama, Panora
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