Texas Stallions Track Club Blog


Registration Opens for Texas Stallions Youth Cross Country by Texas Stallions


Youth Cross CountrySpring, TX – (August 7, 2011) Directors of the Texas Stallions Track Club announced plans for its 2011 Cross Country Season, which will kick-off on August 29 in training for the 2011 USATF Gulf Association Cross Country Championship in November.

“This is the Stallions first time venturing into cross country”, said Coach Lavoxkeia Carnes, “but we hope to continue to educate our youth on the importance of fitness and how running can help them achieve their goals”.

Registration is now open for Texas Stallions Track Club Fall Running Program and can be completed online at www.texasstallions.org. The Stallions Cross Country program is targeted toward youth ages 6 – 11, but open to youth up to age 18. For more information, call (832) 415-0568. Registration ends on October 10, 2011 and is limited to 50 participants, so register early!

Join us and go running with your friends. This team running program is aimed at getting kids outside and into a healthy environment, with practices two-three times a week and two meets per month on Sunday afternoons. Distances will be appropriate for the age of the runner.

Registration is on a first come, first served basis, and all age divisions have limited space. The registration deadline is September 19. Late registrations may be accepted until October 6, 2011 based on availability. The Club cannot guarantee entry into program for registrations received after the deadline. Register online and get more information at www.texasstallions.org.

The Club is also seeking volunteer coaches for its Youth Cross Country and Track and Field Programs. The Texas Stallions Track Club certifies all coaches through the USA Track and Field Association. Background checks will be conducted. See the sports registration form for details, or call 832-415-0568.

About the Texas Stallions Track Club

The Texas Stallions Track Club, Inc is a non-profit corporation that is sanctioned by the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) Gulf Association and the USA Track and Field (USATF) Gulf Association youth track programs for boys and girls from ages 4 to 18 years old. Our track club is dedicated to the development of youth track and field athletes in the North Houston area. Our objectives are: to challenge our youth through track and field, and to strive for excellence in every life endeavor; to teach fundamental track and field principles that will equip youth athletes with the skills to compete on a national level; To develop the minds and bodies for future leadership athletic training and discipline; and to develop a spirit of competitiveness that will foster a desire to always strive for excellence. Our website is located at http://www.texasstallions.org.



Stallions Getting into the Swing of Things by Texas Stallions
Spring, TX, Sunday, April 24, 2011. The Texas Stallions were involved in their first meets of the Season—the Primary Championships, Visions, and Houston Heat track meets this month. Though the Stallions season is starting later than most, their start shows a lot of promise for the coming months.

 The Stallions opened up the Season with the Primary Championships with one of its returning members Nzinga Williams and a new member but already and experienced runner at 8 years of age, Lauren Robertson, taking away Top 3 finishes in all of their events. Nzinga took the Gold in the 100m, the silver in the Long Jump and a Bronze in the 400m. While Lauren took the Gold in the 400m, the Bronze in the 100m, and  silver in the 200m. Even our newest Primary Lady Stallion came away with a 5th place finish in the 400m, Miss Taejha Badal.

 Texas Stallions at the Primary Championship

In our second meet of the season, we attended the 2011 Annual Visions Track Club Track and Field Meet, where the Midget Boys 4 x 800 meter relay (Martinez, Joseph, Robertson, Troy, Hinote, John, and Goodman, Gabe) showed promise on their 1st outing bringing home a 3rd place finish.  The good times continued to roll for the guys as Troy Robertson won the Midget Boys 200m, Jacob Martinez won the Sub-Youth boys 1500m and Long Jump, and Oliver Scheerhorn won the Sub-Midget Boys Shot Put. Joseph Wiltz finished second in the Sub-Youth Boys Shot Put and Gabe Goodman finished 2nd in the Sub-Midget Boys 1500m their 1st time out, and returning runner Brendan Hurley finished 3rd in the 1500m. Our fourth place finishers were Troy Robertson Midget Boys 400m, and Joseph Martinez Sub-Midget Boys 1500m. Our fifth place finishers were Jacob Martinez in the Sub-Youth Boys 400m, and John Hinote in the Sub-Midget Boys 400m. Rounding out the top finishers are Joshua Martinez in the Sub-Midget Boys 1500m and Brendan Hurley in the Sub-Midget Boys 800m with 6th place finishes.

Texas Stallions Midget Boys 4x800 Meter Relay at Visions Track Meet

Texas Stallions Midget Boys 4×800 Meter Relay at Visions Track Meet

But that’s not all the Lady Stallions had to have their spotlight, with Lavoxkeia Carnes, winning the Bantam Girls 400m and Long Jump. Morgan Wiltz is continuing her success in the Sub-Midget 1500 Race Walk with a 2nd place finish. With 3rd place finishes are Morgan in the Sub-Midget Shot Put, Lauren Robertson in the Primary 400m, and Lavoxkeia in the Bantam 100m. Nzinga Willims finished 4th in Primary 100m, while Lauren in the Primary 100m and Taylor Jones in the Sub-Youth 1500m Run both finished 6th.

On yesterday the Stallions took the competition to USATF, with their participation at the JP Houston Heat Track Team On-Fire Track Meet. The 6 Finishers were:

 1st Place:

  • Lavoxkeia Carnes, Bantam Girls, 100m, 400m, Long Jump 

2nd Place:

  • Devauncia Frank, Bantam Girls, Shot Put 

3rd Place:

  • Devauncia Frank, Bantam Girls, Race Walk
  • Taylor Jones, Youth Girls, 3000m 

4th Place:

  • Morgan Wiltz, Midget Girls, Race Walk
  • Gabriel Goodman, Midget Boys, 3000m 

5th Place:

  • Troy Robertson, Midget Boys 100m

6th Place:

  • Morgan Wiltz, Midget Girls, Shot Put
  • Joseph Wiltz, Youth Boys, Shot Put

 A youth Track and Field Club, the Texas Stallions are based in Spring Texas. Practices are Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday at Klein Collins High School or Klein Oak High School. Sponsor opportunities and limited athlete registration still exist, if you are interested in partnering with or being a part of the Texas Stallions team please contact our registrar at (832)-415-0568 or email texas.stallions@yahoo.com.

About the Texas Stallions  Track Club

The Texas Stallions Track Club is a non-profit organization that is sanctioned by the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) Gulf Association and the USA Track and Field (USATF) Gulf Association youth track programs for boys and girls from ages 6 to 18 years old. Our track club is dedicated to the development of youth track and field athletes in the North Houston area. Our objectives are: to challenge our youth through track and field, and to strive for excellence in every life endeavor; to teach fundamental track and field principles that will equip youth athletes with the skills to compete on a national level; To develop the minds and bodies for future leadership athletic training and discipline; and to develop a spirit of competitiveness that will foster a desire to always strive for excellence. Our website is located at http://www.texasstallions.org.

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Texas Stallions Thrower’s Push to the Top by Texas Stallions

Spring’s Own Texas Stallions Shine at the Louisiana Governor Games

Texas Stallions Track Club Girl's Throwers at Louisiana Governor Games

Texas Stallions Track Club Girls Throwing Team at Louisiana Governor Games. Pictured l to r Kaitlin Kirkwood, Devauncia (DeeDee) Franks, and Morgan Wiltz.

Spring, TX, June 9, 2010. The Texas Stallions Track Club hit the road this past weekend to participate in the 19th edition of the Louisiana Governor’s Games, sponsored by the Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports which sponsors the event, aims to expand sports and fitness programs to encourage healthy behavior for Louisiana youth.

The Stallions and forty-five other teams with more than 1,500 youth athletes competed in the youth track and field meet at LSU’s Bernie Moore Track Stadium. Children ages 4 to 18 years came from Louisiana, Texas, Mississippi, Tennessee and Arkansas to participate in the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) sanctioned event hosted by Crescent City Track Club.

Seven boys and nine girls from the Stallions stable took part in events that were held by age groups: PeeWee (6 & under) Primary (7-8), Sub-Bantam (9), Bantam (10), Sub-Midget (11), Midget (12), Sub-Youth (13), Youth (14), Intermediate (15-16), and Young Men/Women (17-18). For the first time in its 19 year history the Governor Games presented Team Awards to the Boys and Girls teams with the most points. The Stallions Girls Team placed 11th earning 83 points with the throwers leading the way.

Custom medals of Gold, Silver and Bronze were awarded to the top-three finishers in each event by age group and points were awarded for the top eight toward the boys and girls team awards. The top-eight finishers were:

PeeWee:

  • Alyssa Cummings – 8th Place 200m 

Primary:

  • Ahmad Cummings – 6th Place Shot Put
  • Connor Franklin – 5th Place Shot Put and 8th Place 800m
  • Nzinga Williams – 6th Place Long Jump

Sub-Bantam:

  • Devauncia Franks – 1st Place 1500m Race Walk and 1st Place Shot Put
  • Lavoxkeia Carnes -  2nd Place 200m and 3rd Place 400m

Bantam:

  • Morgan Wiltz – 1st Place Shot Put and 2nd Place 1500m Race Walk

Sub-Midget:

  • JaDarious White – 3rd Place 100m and 7th Place 200m

Midget:

  • Alyssa Honora – 6th Place 100m

Youth:

  • Brittany Collins – 6th Place 800m and 7th Place 400m

Intermediate:

  • Kaitlin Kirkwood – 1st Place Discus and 1st Place Shot Put
  • Michael Briant – 6th 110 Hurdles

“This was the Stallions first time participating in the event, and I am so pleased with their performance” said Head Coach Paul Durisseau, “and I am so grateful for our throws coaches James Carnes and Brad Franklin who have done a wonderful job with our throwers all of which are first-timers”. The Stallions can be seen next Saturday, June 12, 2010 at the AAU Sanctioned event held by the Sonics Track Club. The meet will be held at Klein Collins Stadium, 20811 Ella Boulevard, Spring, Texas 77388 at 8:30 am.

A youth Track and Field Club, the Texas Stallions are based in Spring Texas with athletes from Spring, Klein, Conroe, Houston, schools districts and the surrounding North Houston area. Practices are Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday at Klein Collins High School. Sponsor opportunities still exist and athlete registration for the cross country season will open in July, if you are interested in being a part of the Texas Stallions team please contact our registrar Cynthia Cummings at (832)-415-0568 or email texas.stallions@yahoo.com. The Stallions season is made possible in part by our sponsors Shell Houston Open, ExploreSpring.com, Morgan Education Consulting, and Frost Bank.

About the Texas Stallions Track Club

The Texas Stallions Track Club, Inc is a non-profit corporation that is sanctioned by the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) Gulf Association and the USA Track and Field (USATF) Gulf Association youth track programs for boys and girls from ages 4 to 18 years old. Our track club is dedicated to the development of youth track and field athletes in the North Houston area. Our objectives are: to challenge our youth through track and field, and to strive for excellence in every life endeavor; to teach fundamental track and field principles that will equip youth athletes with the skills to compete on a national level; To develop the minds and bodies for future leadership athletic training and discipline; and to develop a spirit of competitiveness that will foster a desire to always strive for excellence. Our website is located at http://www.texasstallions.org. 



Parent Meeting Announcement by Texas Stallions

Dear Texas Stallions Parents and Prospective Parents,

The Texas Stallions Track Club will be having a Parent and General Meeting on Tuesday March 9, 2010 at 6:30pm at Denny’s Restaurant (Meeting Room) located at 6504 FM 2920, SPRING, TX 77379.

It is very important that you attend if your athlete is already registered or plans to register with our club this season. We will discuss important information pertaining to the season and provide you the opportunity to have any questions you may have answered.

Our regular registration period ends on March 15, 2010. Paying your deposit prior to March 15, 2010 locks in your rate. Late registration is $150 and begins on March 16, 2010.

See you soon

The Texas Stallions Track Club is a non-profit organization that is sanctioned by the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) Gulf Association and the USA Track and Field (USATF) Gulf Association youth track programs for boys and girls from ages 6 to 18 years old. Our track club is dedicated to the development of youth track and field athletes in the North Houston area. Our objectives are: to challenge our youth through track and field, and to strive for excellence in every life endeavor; to teach fundamental track and field principles that will equip youth athletes with the skills to compete on a national level; To develop the minds and bodies for future leadership athletic training and discipline; and to develop a spirit of competitiveness that will foster a desire to always strive for excellence. Our website is located at http://www.texasstallions.org.



Spring Texas Youths Earns All American Honors At Junior Olympics Championship by Texas Stallions

A look into the future of Spring-Klein Track and Field

Lavoxkeia-smlSpring, TX, August 20, 2009. – The Texas Stallions Youth Track Club ended its Track and Field season on a high note.  While no medals were earned this year at the Amateur Athletic Union’s (AAU) Junior Olympics, one athlete was named a National Elite Youth All American and three athletes were named to National Elite Youth Honor Roll. “These accomplishments are impressive in that the entire Stallion’s Junior Olympic team and National Youth Elite Ranking System selections are first time track and field competitors” said Assistant Coach Lavoxkeia Carnes, “these athletes are among the best of the best and are ranked against all track and field athletes in their age group in the AAU, USA Track & Field (USATF), and CYO”.

Moines IA where 8,199 athletes representing 42 states and Washington D.C. were in attendance.  The Stallions Junior Olympic team consisted of Brittany Collins, Christopher Collins, Freddie Moore, Harrison Moore, LaKayla LaFrance, Lamont Grow, and Lavoxkeia Carnes.    

2009jro-Lamont-sml“I’m pleased with the way all of our athlete’s competed. They worked hard and gave everything they had. This was a new experience for all of them. I am so proud of them. I look forward to seeing what we can accomplish next year!” said, Head Coach Paul Durisseau.

All American Lavoxkeia Carnes, lead the team by finishing 10th in the Primary Girls 400m Dash with a personal best of 1:11.68. Lavoxkeia was also named on the Honor Roll in the Long Jump for her regional record-breaking jump of 11’4.25”. Harrison Moore a primary boy finished 13th in Long Jump at the Junior Olympics, was named on the Honor Roll for his Gold Medal jump of 11’11.75” at the Regional Championships in July.  Midget girl, Zhanna Brooks, qualified for the Junior Olympics, but did not compete was also named on the Honor Roll in the 1500m Race Walk for her debuting race at district with a time of 10:33.26.

2009jro-Brittany-sml“We also want to thank our sponsors”, said Assistant Coach James Carnes, “without them some of our athlete’s would not have been able to attend”. Sponsors for the team included West Tabernacle Church, Wellness QB, Robert Harris Realty and many others. We would like to thank everyone for the contributions given to help the Stallions complete a very successful season.

The Stallions is now accepting early registration applications for the upcoming Spring/Summer season.  For more information regarding The Texas Stallions Youth Track Club Call: 832-866-2026 or visit us online at http://texasstallions.teampages.com.

The Texas Stallions Track Club is a non-profit organization that is sanctioned by the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) Gulf Association and the USA Track and Field (USATF) Gulf Association youth track programs for boys and girls from ages 6 to 18 years old. Our track club is dedicated to the development of youth track and field athletes in the North Houston area. Our objectives are: to challenge our youth through track and field, and to strive for excellence in every life endeavor; to teach fundamental track and field principles that will equip youth athletes with the skills to compete on a national level; To develop the minds and bodies for future leadership athletic training and discipline; and to develop a spirit of competitiveness that will foster a desire to always strive for excellence. Our website is located at http://www.texasstallions.org.

Moines IA where 8,199 athletes representing 42 states and Washington D.C. were in attendance.  The Stallions Junior Olympic team consisted of Brittany Collins, Christopher Collins, Freddie Moore, Harrison Moore, LaKayla LaFrance, Lamont Grow, and Lavoxkeia Carnes.    

 

“I’m pleased with the way all of our athlete’s competed. They worked hard and gave everything they had. This was a new experience for all of them. I am so proud of them. I look forward to seeing what we can accomplish next year!” said, Head Coach Paul Durisseau. 

2009jro-Chris-sml

All American Lavoxkeia Carnes, lead the team by finishing 10th in the Primary Girls 400m Dash with a personal best of 1:11.68. Lavoxkeia was also named on the Honor Roll in the Long Jump for her regional record-breaking jump of 11’4.25”. Harrison Moore a primary boy finished 13th in Long Jump at the Junior Olympics, was named on the Honor Roll for his Gold Medal jump of 11’11.75” at the Regional Championships in July.  Midget girl, Zhanna Brooks, qualified for the Junior Olympics, but did not compete was also named on the Honor Roll in the 1500m Race Walk for her debuting race at district with a time of 10:33.26.

 

“We also want to thank our sponsors”, said Assistant Coach James Carnes, “without them some of our athlete’s would not have been able to attend”. Sponsors for the team included West Tabernacle Church, Wellness QB, Robert Harris Realty and many others. We would like to thank everyone for the contributions given to help the Stallions complete a very successful season.

 

The Stallions is now accepting early registration applications for the upcoming Spring/Summer season.  For more information regarding The Texas Stallions Youth Track Club Call: 832-866-2026 or visit us online at http://texasstallions.teampages.com.

 

 The Texas Stallions Track Club is a non-profit organization that is sanctioned by the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) Gulf Association and the USA Track and Field (USATF) Gulf Association youth track programs for boys and girls from ages 6 to 18 years old. Our track club is dedicated to the development of youth track and field athletes in the North Houston area. Our objectives are: to challenge our youth through track and field, and to strive for excellence in every life endeavor; to teach fundamental track and field principles that will equip youth athletes with the skills to compete on a national level; To develop the minds and bodies for future leadership athletic training and discipline; and to develop a spirit of competitiveness that will foster a desire to always strive for excellence. Our website is located at http://www.texasstallions.org.

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