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in track and field

Brooks Running and the WSTFCA

Just prior to the 2009 WSTFCA Convention, the WSTFCA and Brooks Running entered into a new three year agreement. This agreement continues the strong and supportive relationship that the WSTFCA has enjoyed with Brooks Running for the past eight years. The relationship has allowed the WSTFCA to continue to offer the coaches of the state a great convention and other athlete centered opportunities.

Please consider Brooks for your team needs. Below is a link to their team catalogue.

Brooks Team Gear Catalogue

2009 State Meet Proposals
Please visit the link below to give input on options for the 2009 State Meets! The linked meet schedule proposals have been developed by the WIAA with direct input from WSTFCA members. Please contact Rob Phillips with comments/suggestions. Let's all continue to be vocal and involved so that we are assured of the best state meet schedules for our athletes.
B-BB-A State Meet Proposal

AA-AAA-AAAA State Meet Proposal

Contact Rob Phillips with comments/Suggestions

WSTFCA Elections

Arrangements are in the process to allow you to vote online. Please check back in the next couple of days. Thanks for your patience.

And you thought that the election season was over!!
The WSTFCA is now seeking nominations for the following positions:
President
Vice President (2 positions)
Secretary
Treasurer
Representative at Large (Position 1)
Representative at Large (Position 2)
WIAA District Representatives

See a list of the current nominees here.

If you are interested, or would like to nominate someone, please email Tuck Gionet. If nominating someone, please include a contact email or phone number so that the nominee may be contacted. Nominees will be asked to submit a brief statement of candidacy.

Voting for positions will take place at the 2009 WSTFCA Convention, The Best in the West Clinic and by requesting a ballot online.

2009 Convention Highlights and Notes

The 2009 Brooks/WSTFCA Convention, held January 16-17 in Everett, drew over 190 coaches from around the state. Highlights of the convention included the Class of 2009 Hall of Fame induction ceremony and the awarding of the WSTFCA Annual Awards.

Hall of Fame inductees for 2009 included Clay Lewis (Hanford) and Duane Lewis (Lynnwood). Clay was present to receive his awards during the luncheon ceremony. Duane was in Hawaii but his wife was there to be recognized on his behalf.

The annual WSTFCA Awards for 2009 went to the following individuals:
Jen Leita (Sehome HS) - Women's Coach of the Year
Lancelot Wright (Kings HS) - Men's Coach of the Year
Tim Reilly (Pole Vault Guru) - Contributor of the Year
Bob Abd Carole Langenbach (PNWTFOA) - Officials of the Year
John Sells (WA Track and Field Annaul) - Media Person of the Year
Northwest Runner - Media Publication of the Year

All Covention goers were treated great by the attentive staff at the Holiday Inn Everett. We are seeking feedback as to where we will hold the 2010 WSTFCA Convention. Please take a moment to tell us your preference. (poll here).

Special recognition goes out to Rob Philips (Seattle Academy), Daunte Gouge (Kings) and Dawn Geiser (Skyline) for all their hard work and long hours coordinating the convention. If you are interested in becoming part of the 2010 WSTFCA Convention organizing Committee, please contact Rob (rphillips@seattleacademy.org) or Daunte (dgouge@crista.net).