Filed under: Registration | Tags: athletics, cross country, north Houston, running, spring, texas, usa track and field, usatf, youth, youth track club
Spring, 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
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Spring, TX, July 14, 2009. – Junior Olympic spots were up for grabs as the top athletes from the Gulf Coast Region competed July 10 and 11 in the Area 13 Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) Junior Olympics (JO) National Qualifier at Klein Memorial Stadium. Athletes age 5 – 18 competed in various track and field events, with the top six in each event and age group earning awards and the top four advancing to the Junior Olympics.
Fourteen athletes represented the Texas Stallions this weekend, with eight qualifying for the Junior Olympics. Spring residents Jonathan Carnes, Ahmad Cummings, Harrison Moore, Christopher Ward, Kaylan Harris, Freddie Moore, Alexander Brooks, Christopher Collins, Jarius Chevalier, Lamont Grow, Lavoxkeia Carnes, LaMika LaFrance, Brittany Collins, and LaKayla LaFrance represented the Stallions well in the National Qualifier.

2009 Stallions National Qualifiers
Also advancing to the Junior Olympics are midget boy, Freddie Moore in both of his events placing 4th in the discus throw and the shot put; Sub-youth girl Brittany Collins is the silver medalist in the 800m run; Youth girl LaKayla LaFrance with a silver and bronze medalist in the 200m Hurdles and 100m Hurdles, respectively; Youth boy Alexander Brooks with a 4th place finish in the 800m run; and Intermediate boys Christopher Collins is the bronze medalist in the 2000m Steeplechase and Lamont Grow is the bronze medalist in the long jump.
Finishing in the top six is LaMika LaFrance with a 5th place finish in the midget girls 400m Dash, in what proved to be one of the closest races of the championship, with only a fraction of a second separating each of the top six places in the midget girls 400m. Also, Zhanna Brooks who previously advanced in June’s multi-event qualifier.
“I am so proud of our athlete’s” said Head Coach Paul Durisseau, “their hard work and dedication has truly paid off”.
The Texas Stallions Junior Olympians will be traveling to Des Moines, IA to compete in the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) Junior Olympics, July 27 – August 8, 2009.
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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In the last regular track meet of the season, the Texas Stallions continue to shine
Spring, TX, July 5, 2009. – Texas Stallions Track Club continued to shine at the Visions Track Club meet Saturday, June 27 by accruing 12 top-six finishes, demonstrating readiness for this weekend’s regional meet. The Stallions top–six results include:
Girls
100m: Primary – 1st – Lavoxkeia Carnes; Midget – 5th – LaMika LaFrance
800m: Midget – 4th – LaMika LaFrance
100m Hurdles: Youth – 1st – LaKayla LaFrance
400m: Primary – 1st – Lavoxkeia Carnes
1500m Race Walk: Midget – 2nd – Zhanna Brooks
1500m: Midget – 5th – Zhanna Brooks
Long Jump: Youth – 1st – LaKayla Lafrance

Assistant coach James Carnes congratulating Alexander Brooks after 2nd place finish in the 1500 m.
Boys
800m: Midget – 5th – Kaylan Harris
1500m: Youth – 2nd – Alexander Brooks
Long Jump: Primary – 1st – Harrison Moore
Shot Put: Midget – 4th – Freddie Moore
The Visions Track Meet was the final competition to be held going into the Amateur Athletic Union Regional Junior Olympics Qualifier to be held Friday July 10 & 11. With one team member already through, Coach Durisseau is confident the rest of the Stallions will perform well and join Zhanna at the Junior Olympics in August.
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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Zhanna Brooks after competing in the 1500 m racewalk and earning the bronze medal.
Zhanna Brooks of the Spring-Klein based Texas Stallions Youth Track Club advances to Amateur Athletic Union Junior Olympics
Spring, TX, June 26, 2009. – In only her second competition ever in the 1500 Race Walk, Spring resident Zhanna Brooks placed 3rd in the Area 13 Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) Regional Qualifier.
“Zhanna’s accomplishment is remarkable in that it is only her second time competing in the event and she is only the second member in the Texas Stallions Youth Track Club history to advance to the JO’s in the race walk” said Head Coach Paul Durisseau.
The only member of the Stallions Track Club to compete in the first half the regional meet, Zhanna has set an exciting start for the Team.
The balance of the Stallions will compete in the Regional Qualifier that will be continued on July 10 & 11th.
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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
.

“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.
“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.
