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Thursday, July 16, 2009
42 Qualifiers For National Junior Olympics!!!
After three days of competition in the sweltering heat of Bakersfield 42 Umoja athletes qualified for 43rd USATF National Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships held at North Carolina A&T State University in Greensboro, N.C. from July 28, 2009 – August 2, 2009. There will be well over 6,000 athletes expected to participate at USATF National Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships.
Congratulations!!!
Congratulations!!!
Monday, June 15, 2009
Umoja takes 52 top eight places in PAUTAFC
The 2009 Pacific Association Youth Track and Field Championships was held on Saturday and Sunday, June 13th and 14th at Santa Rosa High School in Santa Rosa, CA. The event showcased the youth talent of the USA Track and Field's Pacific Association. Medals were awarded for the top six places in each event, and trophies were awarded to the top teams in each division based on point totals from the top eight places in each event.
The Umoja Track Club had 52 top eight places in total; 11 first place finishes, 8 second place finishes, and 10 third place finishes. The top girl performer for Umoja was Taylor Rainey. She won the 200 Meter Dash, placed second in the 400 Meter Dash, and anchored the winning 4x100 Meter Relay team. Her efforts helped propell the Sub-Bantam Girls to the team title. For the boys, Jalen Williams was the top performer. He won the 100 Meter Dash and provided strong relay splits for both the winning 4x100 Meter and 4x400 Meter Youth Boys Relay teams. However, the most impressive individual Umoja performances belong to Jade Baynard and Daimon Todd. Jade's winning time in the 400 Meter Dash for Midget Girls (11 and 12 year olds), 1 minute and 0.66 seconds was the fastest 400 Meter Dash time for all girls/young women divisions (up to 18 year olds). Daimon's winning time in the 3000 Meter Youth Boys Race Walk, 16 minutes and 39.90 seconds, was not only a personal best, but his time makes him the national leader by almost 2 minutes ((National Elite Youth Ranking System).
The complete results are at http://www.pausatf.org/data/2009/ytfpacchamps.html
The Umoja Track Club had 52 top eight places in total; 11 first place finishes, 8 second place finishes, and 10 third place finishes. The top girl performer for Umoja was Taylor Rainey. She won the 200 Meter Dash, placed second in the 400 Meter Dash, and anchored the winning 4x100 Meter Relay team. Her efforts helped propell the Sub-Bantam Girls to the team title. For the boys, Jalen Williams was the top performer. He won the 100 Meter Dash and provided strong relay splits for both the winning 4x100 Meter and 4x400 Meter Youth Boys Relay teams. However, the most impressive individual Umoja performances belong to Jade Baynard and Daimon Todd. Jade's winning time in the 400 Meter Dash for Midget Girls (11 and 12 year olds), 1 minute and 0.66 seconds was the fastest 400 Meter Dash time for all girls/young women divisions (up to 18 year olds). Daimon's winning time in the 3000 Meter Youth Boys Race Walk, 16 minutes and 39.90 seconds, was not only a personal best, but his time makes him the national leader by almost 2 minutes ((National Elite Youth Ranking System).
The complete results are at http://www.pausatf.org/data/2009/ytfpacchamps.html
Sunday, June 14, 2009
San Francisco 49ers lend Support to local Kids!!!
Local Youth Track Club receives a promotional Boost for trip to Junior Olympics from the San Francisco 49ers!
The San Francisco 49ers have signed on as Advertising sponsors to help a local track and field club on their quest to get to Junior Olympics during this down economy. The Santa Clara, Umoja Track club, located here in the silicon valley has over 90 athletes aged 7-18. These local kids from all over the south bay area have been the receipients of many rewards, titles and championships in Track and Field and the team supports and promotes a healthy lifestyle to children and parents. This year the local team has almost 30 children qualifying for the Junior Olympics (USATF) in Greensboro, NC in August. The team has done several fundraising events but have only raised 9k and time is getting closer. With champions on the team like Cynthia Smith who was the featured athlete in Youth runner mag http://youth-usatf.youthrunner.com/ it is unbelivable that they don't have a sponsor in this region.
The Umoja Track Club is receiving 50% of the proceeds from a musical showcase being hosted Tuesday June 16th at Santa Clara's hottest venue "Nightclub Avalon", known for its legendary interior decoration and world class sound systems. The showcase is one of 4 musical centered event fundraisers geared at spotlighting local talent, and raising funds for local charities. As the "Jazz Edition" recipient www.umojatrackclub.com is requesting your presence at the event on June 16th 2009 "Red carpet" starting early for VIPs ad Local celebs at 7pm. The door proceeds will benefit the chidren of Umoja by covering the cost of travel, room, meals and board to the junior olympics this Summer. This Tuesdays event is for 21 and over and includes a wine tasting session hosted by Bottlenotes.com on behalf of CEO Alyssa Rapp who states “Bottlenotes.com salutes the extraordinary hard work of the student athletes at Umoja Track Club and the extensive volunteer work by parents to support their children pursue their athletic dreams.” –Alyssa J. Rapp, Founder & CEO, Bottlenotes.com
Current list of businesses supporing the cause
Addison Credit Union
(Donated bank accounts for all UTC kids w/opening deposit)
D'Vine Jazz & Wine owners Ricardo and Linda Rivera
(Donated promotional support and booking)
San Francisco 49ers
(Promtional branding Support and donation)
Bottlenotes.com
(Wine for event and discount to all who purchase showcase tickets)
The San Francisco 49ers have signed on as Advertising sponsors to help a local track and field club on their quest to get to Junior Olympics during this down economy. The Santa Clara, Umoja Track club, located here in the silicon valley has over 90 athletes aged 7-18. These local kids from all over the south bay area have been the receipients of many rewards, titles and championships in Track and Field and the team supports and promotes a healthy lifestyle to children and parents. This year the local team has almost 30 children qualifying for the Junior Olympics (USATF) in Greensboro, NC in August. The team has done several fundraising events but have only raised 9k and time is getting closer. With champions on the team like Cynthia Smith who was the featured athlete in Youth runner mag http://youth-usatf.youthrunner.com/ it is unbelivable that they don't have a sponsor in this region.
The Umoja Track Club is receiving 50% of the proceeds from a musical showcase being hosted Tuesday June 16th at Santa Clara's hottest venue "Nightclub Avalon", known for its legendary interior decoration and world class sound systems. The showcase is one of 4 musical centered event fundraisers geared at spotlighting local talent, and raising funds for local charities. As the "Jazz Edition" recipient www.umojatrackclub.com is requesting your presence at the event on June 16th 2009 "Red carpet" starting early for VIPs ad Local celebs at 7pm. The door proceeds will benefit the chidren of Umoja by covering the cost of travel, room, meals and board to the junior olympics this Summer. This Tuesdays event is for 21 and over and includes a wine tasting session hosted by Bottlenotes.com on behalf of CEO Alyssa Rapp who states “Bottlenotes.com salutes the extraordinary hard work of the student athletes at Umoja Track Club and the extensive volunteer work by parents to support their children pursue their athletic dreams.” –Alyssa J. Rapp, Founder & CEO, Bottlenotes.com
Current list of businesses supporing the cause
Addison Credit Union
(Donated bank accounts for all UTC kids w/opening deposit)
D'Vine Jazz & Wine owners Ricardo and Linda Rivera
(Donated promotional support and booking)
San Francisco 49ers
(Promtional branding Support and donation)
Bottlenotes.com
(Wine for event and discount to all who purchase showcase tickets)
San Francisco 49ers lend Support to local Kids!!!
San Francisco 49ers have stepped in as Sponsor for June 16th Charity event with Bottlenotes.com & Jazz legend Eddie Gale at Nightclub Avalon
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Umoja’s Cynthia Smith takes Long Jump National Lead
http://youth-usatf.youthrunner.com/news/story/umojas-cynthia-smith-leaps-to-bantam-girls-long-jump-national-leadMonday, June 8, 2009
Auction Items still needed for Charity Auction!
Thank You! Raiders #15 Johnny Lee Higgins for donating a signed Jersey to help us send the Umoja Track Club to the Junior Olympics!
This Jersey will be auctioned off at the Musical Showcase By the Bay (Jazz Edition) in Santa Clara, CA hosted by comedian Joey Wells and Legendary Jazz artist Eddie Gale who is also a Jefferson Award Winner. It is really awesome to have such popular supporters helping us to Get Out Our Dreams.
Thank you Everyone!!!
This Jersey will be auctioned off at the Musical Showcase By the Bay (Jazz Edition) in Santa Clara, CA hosted by comedian Joey Wells and Legendary Jazz artist Eddie Gale who is also a Jefferson Award Winner. It is really awesome to have such popular supporters helping us to Get Out Our Dreams.
Thank you Everyone!!!
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
We are the Champions my friends!!!
Roseville ExpressTrack Meet the Umoja Track Club Athletes broke 15+ Records now that's amazing http://www.zshare.net/audio/6006263559e125df/
Check out the results
http://www.pausatf.org/data/2009/ytfretc4.18.09report.html Recap That day
Monday, May 18, 2009
Friday, May 8, 2009
Umoja Track Club on Facebook
How cool is that! We are running straight into the Cyberworld and are currently updating our profile on FaceBook where not only are we searchable by millions of people but we can also promote ourselves to millions of sponsors and potential donors. Please help us keep this and other social sites popular by sending pictures, stories and adding us as a friend while encouraging friends and family to do the same...Thanks for your continued support of the Umoja Track Club ...
Pictures from The Invitational
Feel free to post your personal pics from this meet and any others ....
Umoja Invitational Pics
More Umoja Invitation Pics
Umoja Invitational Pics
More Umoja Invitation Pics
Saturday, May 2, 2009
Video Uploads to Umoja Youtube Site
Parents, Children, Supporters and Sponsors we can now share videos of our practice and meets on Youtube. Please use the email below to upload from your cell phone.
umojatrackclub3011@m.youtube.com
Important: Do not upload any TV shows, music videos, music concerts, or commercials without permission unless they consist entirely of content you created yourself.
The Copyright Tips page and the Community Guidelines can help you determine whether your video infringes someone else's copyright.
By clicking "Upload Video", you are representing that this video does not violate YouTube's Terms of Use and that you own all copyrights in this video or have authorization to upload it.
umojatrackclub3011@m.youtube.com
Important: Do not upload any TV shows, music videos, music concerts, or commercials without permission unless they consist entirely of content you created yourself.
The Copyright Tips page and the Community Guidelines can help you determine whether your video infringes someone else's copyright.
By clicking "Upload Video", you are representing that this video does not violate YouTube's Terms of Use and that you own all copyrights in this video or have authorization to upload it.
Umoja Track Club is on Twitter!
We not only have our own blog but we are brand new on Twitter.com this site is a great way to keep in touch with all of our supporters, other teams and potential sponsors. Please contact Teressa Raiford our project manager with, Intrinsic so that you can upload your contacts to the twit site...Lets support these athletes!
Umoja Track Club
Umoja Track Club
Umoja Track Club Invitational May 2-3rd Santa Clara, CA
Starting Time is 9a, Running & Field Events, Saturday & Sunday
The date of this event is MAY 2 - 3, 2009. All entries must be completed online. The website for your online registration will be EZMeets. Entries must be received no later than April 26, 2009 by 11:59pm; no additions will be accepted after closing date. Additional instructions for password request and entry can be found on Meet Info web page.
At the meet you will find competitor numbers for each athlete in the Team Packet. All athletes will be required to wear this number on the front of his/her competition uniform. Please retain the issued number for both days of the competition. All athletes must have a number to compete, there will be a charge for replacement numbers.
The date of this event is MAY 2 - 3, 2009. All entries must be completed online. The website for your online registration will be EZMeets. Entries must be received no later than April 26, 2009 by 11:59pm; no additions will be accepted after closing date. Additional instructions for password request and entry can be found on Meet Info web page.
At the meet you will find competitor numbers for each athlete in the Team Packet. All athletes will be required to wear this number on the front of his/her competition uniform. Please retain the issued number for both days of the competition. All athletes must have a number to compete, there will be a charge for replacement numbers.
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