Huge Congratulations to our State Finalists for outstanding performances this weekend in Virginia Beach!

Nicolas Dewolfe placed 2^ndin the Pole Vaultwith a 13'0" vault. His previous best was 11'6" and he rose to the occasion. He almost won the state title with both athletes clearing 13'0" and both missing at 13'6". The score ​went to misses and Nic missed 2 times at 13'0" and the other competitor only once. Congratulations Nicolas!

Haley Heironimus placed 10^thin the 3200m with her 3^rdfastest time ever in 11:33. The race was a more tactical race with a group of girls that slowed the pace and then kicked in the final few laps. Haley competed with guts and gave it her all.

Spencer Torok had a NH at 11'0" but almost had a big PR for the day! He competed very courageously. Look to see him back at states again.

2022 indoor Track State Qualifiers:

Nicolas Dewolfe

Haley Heironimus

Spencer Torok

2022 Indoor Track All Region

Nicolas Dewolfe-Region Runner-up

Haley Heironimus-Region Runner-up

Spencer Torok

Zack Kith

Jessica McComick

2022 Indoor Track All District

Mia Federovich

Haley Heironimus-District Champ

Jessica McCormick

Isabella Phillips-District Champ 

Harper Tran-District Champ 

Hazel Nguyen-District Champ

Grace Maku

Damierah Walker

Ryan Beach

Brayan Cruz Cruz-District Champ

Nicolas Dewolfe-District Champ

Kai Ferro

Liam Glavin-District Champ

Finn Kelleher-District Champ

Zack Kith

Huro Liu

Duke Nguyen

William Olson

Robert Potter-District Champ

Spencer Torok

Congratulations to the Falls Church team for a great weekend at Regionals. The Jaguars competed with pride, grit, and great team spirit! Thank you to all who came out and cheered us on.

Pictures: https://photos.app.goo.gl/kujrjNKzwHfqH4nL9

Below are some of the highlights from this weekend. Congratulations to our three State Qualifiers: Nicolas Dewolfe, Haley Heironimus, and Spencer Tork.

Remember we continue with practice on Monday as we flow right into spring track conditioning and state qualifiers will sharpen their skills over the next two weeks. Information on spring track can be found at: https://fallschurchsports.org/main/teamnews/id/2666/seasonId/4667337

2022 Indoor Regional Results

State Qualifiers:

Nicolas Dewolfe-Pole Vault-2nd place-11’3’

Haley Heironimus-3200m-2nd place-11:29-new school record. (PR)

Spencer Torok-Pole Vault 3rd Place-10’9” (PR)

Additional Scorers:

Zack Kith-Pole Vault-4th place 10’3” (PR)

Jessica McComick-55m hurdles-4th place-9.40 (PR)

Jessica McComick-Long Jump-5th place-15’4”

Girls 4x200m-Jessica McCormick, Mia Federovich, Isabella Phillips, and Damirah Walker-5th place (1:50.69)

Girls 4x400m-Jessica McCormick, Hazel Nguyen, Isabella Phillips, and Damirah Walker-6th place-(4:16.17)

Additional Personal Records:

Nicolas Dewolfe-Shot Put-38’6’

William Olson-55 m Hurdles-9.01 and 400m split 54.36

David Troung-55m Hurdles-9.34

William Salisbury-1600m-4:53.

Robert Potter-1000m-2:47.15 and 800msplit-2:05.72

Liam Glavin-1000m-2:53.08 and 800m split-2:13.12

Kai Ferro-Triple Jump-37-04

Grace Maku-4-6

Hazel Nguyen-800m split-2:40.10

Isabella Phillips-800m split-2:32.40

Haley Heironimus-800m split-2:29.16

Harper Tran-800m split-2:42.06

Zack Kith-400m split-55.39

Ryan Beach-400m split-55.50

Full Results at:

https://va.milesplit.com/meets/458915-2022-vhsl-region-6c-indoor-championship-2022/results/785878

Friday February 11th

3:15pm Bus Departure time. 

6:00pm Depart Robinson to Falls Church

6:30 pm Arrive Falls Church

Saturday February 12th 

8:30am Departure time from Falls Church 

3:00 pm departure time from Robinson

3:30pm Arrive back at Falls Church

Address: 5035 Sideburn Rd, Fairfax, VA 22032

Dear Jaguar Track and Field,

Attached is the updated heat sheets for the Districts on Wednesday. The meet website is: https://va.milesplit.com/meets/456913-national-district-indoor-track-and-field-championships-2022/info

Athletes have been given attendance slips to get out of class early. 

The District Championship Day 2 will now be held on

Wednesday February 2^nd at Falls Church High School.

Below is the new schedule. 

1:00pm                             Gates Open

1:45pm                             Coaches Meeting

2:00pm                             Boys High Jump (followed by Girls High Jump)

                                           Girls Shotput (followed by Boys Shot Put)

3:00pm                             4x800 Relay

3:25pm                             4x200 Relay

3:40pm                             1600m. Run

4:05pm                             500m. Run

4:25pm                             1000m. Run

4:50pm                             300m. Dash

5:10pm                             4x400m. Relay

5:30pm                             Presentation of Awards

Regionals has been rescheduled to Friday February 11th and Saturday February 12th at Robinson Secondary School.

Friday, February 11th, 2022
5:15pm 55m Hurdles Prelims
5:30pm 55m Dash Prelims
5:45pm 4x800m Relay FINAL
6:10pm 55m Hurdles FINAL
6:25pm 55m Dash FINAL

Saturday, February 12th 2022

9:00am Stadium Opens

10:00am Field Events

Girls Long Jump (Runway 1)  Boys Long Jump (Runway 2)

Boys Triple Jump (Runway 1) Girls Triple Jump (Runway 2)

Boys Shot Put followed by Girls Shot Put

Boys High Jump followed by Girls High Jump

Girls Pole Vault followed by Boys Pole Vault (Indoors)

Running Finals

12:30pm 4x200m Relay FINAL

12:40pm 1600m FINAL

1:05pm 500m FINAL

1:25pm 1000m FINAL

1:40pm 300m FINAL

1:50pm 3200m FINAL

2:40pm 4x400m Relay

3:00pm Awards

2022 District Indoor Track and Field Championships Information

2021-2022NationalDistrict Indoor Track and Field Championships

Date, Site, Time:

Day 1 Wednesday, January 26th 2022 @ Thomas Edison High School

Day 2 Friday, January 28th 2022 @ Thomas Jefferson Community Center

Admission: $7.00

Scoring:10-8-6-4-2-1 for all events

Awards:Championship plaques for boys and girls team champions. Medals for 1st through 4^thplaces in individual events. Relay medals for 1st through 4^thplaces.

2021-2022 National District Indoor Track and Field Championships Tentative Schedule

Wednesday, January 26th 2022 @ Thomas Edison High School

Bus Leaves FC at: 10:30am. Athletes dismissed from class at 10:15am.

Stadium open at 11:00am

11:45am Coaches Meeting

12:00pm Boys Long Jump (followed by Girls Long Jump)

12:00pm Girls Triple Jump (followed by Boys Triple Jump)

12:30pm Girls Pole Vault- Followed by Boys Pole Vault

1:00 pm 55D Semi

1:15 pm 55H Semi

1:30 pm 3200 meter run Girls

1:45pm 3200 meter run Boys

2:00 pm 55H Finals

2:10 pm 55D Finals

Bus returns to FC by 3pm.

Friday, January 28th 2022 @ Thomas Jefferson Community Center High School

Bus leaves FC at 4;30pm

Doors open at 5:00pm

5:30pm Coaches Meeting

5:45pm Girls High Jump (followed by Boys High Jump)

5:45pm Boys Shot Put (followed by Girls Shot Put)

6:25pm National Anthem

6:30pm 4x800m. Relay

6:55pm 4x200m. Relay

7:10pm 1600m. Run

7:30pm 500m. Run

7:50pm 1000m. Run

8:10pm 300m. Dash

--------Break --------

8:30pm 4x400m Relay

8:45pm Presentation of Awards

Bus returns to FC at 9:30pm

Entries:Each school may enter three (3) individuals in each event. Athletes may be entered with NT or ND for this year only.

Event Limitation:84-4-3 -In one meet a contestant may compete in any number of field events but shall be limited to participation in only three running events, except that a contestant who competes in the 3200 meter run may compete in only one other running event on the same day. In any meet contested over two days, a contestant competing in the 3200 meter run may compete in two additional running events as long as only one of the two is contested on the same day as the 3200 meter run.

Note:The one minute rule will apply in the throws and horizontal jumps. The one minute rule will be waived for vertical jumps to allow time for athletes to place and remove sanitary tarps. Athletes who check out of a field event to compete in a running event will be given 10 minutes to return from the time of check out.

Scratches:Any scratches in any seeded or sectioned running event following coaches scratch meeting will not disqualify an individual from all subsequent running events, but will count towards the individual’s event limitation

Rules:The 2021 National Federation Rule book and the 2021-2022 edition of the Virginia High School League Handbook are in effect.

Reporting:In events run by heats, all runners must report to the clerk on first call and if they do not report by the third call, they will be scratched from that individual event.

Track:¼ inch pyramid spike are allowed at Falls Church High School.

Long/Triple/Shotput:Three jumps or throws in prelims. The best seven performers will be given an additional three jumps in finals.

Uniforms:Participants will be required to wear team uniforms while competing. Meet numbers will be issued to each school and required to be worn on the front of the uniform. Running athletes will get hip numbers when they check in for their running events. Hip numbers will be worn on the left hip. In relay events each team member shall wear the same color and design school uniform, jersey and trunks.

Track Athlete/Field Athlete/Coach of the Year: During the 3200 meter run on day 2 all head coaches will report to the meet director to vote for Athlete of the year and Coach of the year. There will be a field event athlete of the year, track athlete of the year and a coach of the year for both genders.

Automatic Qualifying:Each school is permitted three entries into the National District Track and Field Championship. If all three entries have met the district qualifying standard (see table below) a school may enter additional athletes as long as those athletes have also met the standard.

Announcements:

• FCPS cancelled sports tomorrowMonday January 17th due to snow. No practice Monday.
• End of Semester Eligibility:January 25^this an important day for you to be aware of . On the 25^thwe will establish academic eligibility for the second semester of the school year. If students are not passing at least 5 classes on that day, they will immediately become ineligible for the remainder of the school year.With snow in the forecast and student holidays this week I’d hate to see a student who is close to passing not turn in an assignment and become ineligible. TAKE CARE OF YOUR SCHOOL WORK!
• Practice this week: TU/Wed-3:30pm, TH/Fr-1:00pm
• Next Week: Mon-1:00pm, Tu-3:30pm, Wed-Districts, TH-3:30pm, Fri-Districts
• Liberty Results:http://results.blueridgetiming.com/2022/walterbass/
• Edison meet Results:https://va.milesplit.com/meets/452906-national-district-pb-5-fch-ed-lew-all-national-dist-2022/results

Yesterday was a long day for many of us. I left home at 4:15 am and returned at 8:30pm. Some of us competed in the cold and some competed in the hot air of the Liberty Complex. A big thank you to parents who drove to Liberty and coach Atkinson for taking care of the food order! Thank you to coach Gillis and Lolagne for leading the team in the cold! We had a few PR's and we will try and recognize those at practice next week. I do want to recognize Haley Heironimus for breaking the overall 3200m school record yesterday. She has come close a few times and finally crashed through it. Congratulations Haley!

We have districts in two weeks. We need everyone at practice 100% of the time going forward. 6 practices until districts! Districts is Wednesday January 26th at Falls Church HS (3200m, LJ, TJ, Pole Vault, and pre-lims of the 55m dash/55mh) Day 2 of Districts is scheduled for Friday January 28that Thomas Jefferson Community Center. If Arlington County cancels us out of TJCC then Day 2 will be Saturday January 29th at Falls Church. Plan accordingly.

Next week on January 22nd we have our last meet before the championship season. It will be an invitational at Edison with Field Events at the meet. Entries will be somewhat limited so it's possible not everyone will be able to be entered. If you cannot be at the January 22nd meet please email Coach Smith now. It is important for everyone be available for this meet as we need to get sharp for districts.

Thank you today to all the helpers at the meet. We couldn't have done it without you! There were a lot of great performances and many personal bests today. We had a lot of district qualifiers today and 1 regional qualifier! Congratulations to all of you! Below are a few highlights of the last two meets.

December 18th Meet Sign-up Link for Hayfield Meet. Please let us know yes or no that you will be attending.

https://forms.gle/vohzLNQERaw6JBzCA

Attached are the Winter Track Standards for Districts, Regionals, and States. We are allowed three entries per event for districts plus additional athletes who hit the standard. To qualify for Regionals/States one must hit the standard during the regular season or place top 3 at Districts/Regionals to advance. Also attached are the District Top 15 list as of December 11, 2021. 

Falls Church Home Meet December 11, 2021

Event Winners

3200m-Heironimus, Haley Falls Church 11:43.51

1600m-Heironimus, Haley Falls Church 5:24.36

55m hurdles-McCormick, Jessica Falls Church 9.67 DIS 

Shot Put-Nguyen, Duke Falls Church 38-02.00 DIS 

Winter Track School Records

Haley Heironimus-1600m and 3200m

Winter Track Top Ten Performances

Jessica McCormick-55m-2nd fastest ever, 

Damierah Walker-55m-3rd fastest ever 

Jessica McCormick-3rd fastest ever 300m for Winter Track

Mia Federovich-7th fastest ever 55m

Damierah Walker-8th fastest 300m

Regional Qualifiers

1600m-Heironimus, Haley Falls Church 5:24.36 REG

District Qualifiers

55m-McCormick, Jessica Falls Church 7.63 DIS  

55m-Walker, Damierah Falls Church 7.64 DIS 

55m-Federovich, Mia Falls Church 7.87 DIS 

300m-McCormick, Jessica Falls Church 43.14 DIS

300m-Walker, Damierah Falls Church 44.06 DIS 

1000m-Phillips, Isabella Falls Church 3:21.46 DIS

1600m-Heironimus, Haley Falls Church 5:24.36 REG

3200m-Heironimus, Haley Falls Church 11:43.51 DIS 

55m hurdles-McCormick, Jessica Falls Church 9.67 DIS 

Long Jump-McCormick, Jessica Falls Church 15-10.00 DIS 

Long Jump-Federovich, Mia Falls Church 14-07.00 DIS 

Triple Jump-Federovich, Mia Falls Church 31-06.00 DIS 

55m-Dewolfe, Nicolas Falls Church 6.87 DIS 

55m-Vasquez, Christian Falls Church 6.98 DIS

55m-Ferro, Kai Falls Church 7.07 DIS

55m-Kith, Zack Falls Church 38.58 DIS

Shot Put-Nguyen, Duke Falls Church 38-02.00 DIS 

Full results at: https://va.milesplit.com/meets/452901-national-district-pb2-ann-fch-ed-hay-just-mv-2022/results

TJMS Meet #1 December 3, 2021 Event Winners

Zack Kith-55 V

Nicolas DeWolfe-55m JV

Finn Kelleher-1000m

Jamie Perez-1600m

Robbie Potter-3200m

4x800m-Finn Kelleher, Brayan Cruz Cruz, Jamie Perez, and Liam Glavin

4x400m-Zack Kith, Hugo Liu, Nicolas Dewolfe, and Kai Ferro

Yisak Thomas-High Jump

Jessica McCormick-300m

Isabella Phillis-500m

4x800m-Isabella Phillips, Anna Gray, Harper Tran, and Haley Heironimus

Grace Maku-High Jump

Results at: https://va.milesplit.com/meets/452690-northern-va-tjms-meet-1-2022/results

If you have any photos to share, please add to the sports photo link at:

https://photos.app.goo.gl/kujrjNKzwHfqH4nL9

Location: Falls Church High School

10:00 am-ALL FC athletes arrive and senior escorts arrive

10:15-Seniors and Senior escorts line up middle gate in front of stands

10:30am-Senior Recognition Starts

11:00am-Meet Starts

Seniors return senior form by Friday at practice. Below is an estimated time schedule but the meet could move faster or slower depending on entries, technical difficulties, etc. Pay attention to the the flow of the meet and warm-up/cool down appropriately. Field events at practice. Dress appropriately for the weather. Don't forget your water bottle or uniform.

Results will be posted at: https://va.milesplit.com/meets/452901-national-district-pb2-ann-fch-ed-hay-just-mv-2022/results

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=85gnA6uIAh8

Winter Sports Concessions Help

4:15pm-Athletes arrive at FC door 8 to be checked in. (Don't be late!)

If you answer yes to any of the CDC questions below please do not attend the meet. 

5:00 PM-Athletes arrive at TJCC. (Athletes providing their own transportation must fill out PERMISSION FORM)-Forms will be distributed today at practice and returned at Thursdays practice. If no form, then you MUST RIDE THE BUS.

Address: 3501 2nd St S, Arlington, VA 22204. Thomas Jefferson Community Center. Right behind Thomas Jefferson Middle School.

 5:00PM-Volunteers-Cynthia Schaal, Amber Kelleher, Tuan Nguyen arrive for Hip#'s.

5:30pm-4x800m girls starts, Girls High Jump Starts, Boys Shot put starts.

5:45PM-Volunteers-Mitchell Vasquez, Maryellen DeWolfe, Sean DeWolfe arrive at back stretch start line of 55m.

10PM-Meet Ends

10:15PM-Buses arrive back at Falls Chruch. Athletes will text arrival.

Entries are attached and sorted by EVENT and NAME. Read both. Know your events and event order. Event order at the website. Coaches will inform relay teams, order, and alternates at practice. Draft relay teams below.

What to bring:

• uniform top, shorts, MASK, sweats to warmup, filled water bottle, running shoes, and/or racing flats, snacks for after your race to be eaten outside arena. NO SPIKES.

Please Read info below and at Meet Website: https://va.milesplit.com/meets/452690-northern-va-tjms-meet-1-2022#.YaedEWZKigQ

• As per Arlington County policy, all athletes/coaches/officials/specators must wear masks while in the facility.  Athletes may take masks off when they are at the start line of their event, and must put them back on after their races.

• There is no eating inside the track arena. Any food consumption should be in the sitting area by the teen center or outside.

• Please make sure to deposit your hip number in the trash can following each race, so they don't get stuck to the floor. Varsity ONLY 55m Dash runners will check in on homestretch; JV 55 Dash will check in on the backstretch (w/out hip numbers).
• No spikes are allowed in the facility. Athletes will be disqualified for wearing spikes. Represent your school well by showing good sportsmanship. No throwing or kicking balls, frisbees, hacky sacks, etc. Many thanks to athletes, coaches and spectators for placing trash in the proper receptacles.
• All athletes, coaches & spectators must vacate the premises within ten minutes of the completion of the final event.

FINAL CUTOFF TO SIGN UP FOR DEC. 3RD MEET:

TUESDAY NOV 30TH AT 6PM

​Dear athletes,

Please sign-up for this Friday's meet by MONDAY at 8pm or you will not be competing in the first track meet. SEE last week's email BELOW FOR DETAILS. List of those already signed up at the bottom. 

MEET SIGN-UP:
https://forms.gle/Ddsw3nKUzewgKHxz6

Meet website: https://va.milesplit.com/meets/452690-northern-va-tjms-meet-1-2022#.YaPjXmZKigQ

Wear your uniform to practice on December 15th for picture day at 3:45 pm.

Photos can be ordered at mylifetouch.com; Picture Day ID EVT6GW9XM.

Dear Jaguar Track and Field,

We have our first Indoor Track Meet of the 21/22 season coming up next Friday December 3rd at TJMS in Arlington County. The doors will open at 5:30pm and the address is125 S Old Glebe Rd, Arlington, VA 22204. I will send more details once I have them. ALL F.C. track athletes need to fill in the meet sign-up link. If you do not fill out the survey you will not be entered. There will be no changes once I send out the final entries next week. 

https://forms.gle/Ddsw3nKUzewgKHxz6

Some of you have yet to sign the team rules and information survey link. I will not enter you in the meet if this is not completed.

Read the team rules and sign electronic survey regarding the rules at: https://fallschurchsports.org/library/files/fallschurchsports_21/files/2021-22%20track%20rules-to%20post%20-%20Google%20Docs3.pdf (Must be logged into school account)

https://www.runnersneed.com/expert-advice/gear-guides/running-spikes-buying-guide.html

Dear Winter Sports Parents,

The Falls Church High School Athletics Boosters will be out again for our annual November Leaf Raking Fundraiser! Leaf raking for this year will be done on two Saturdays in November, the 13th and 20th. This is a Winter Sports fundraiser. On Nov. 13, the Winter Sports participating are Girls & Boys Basketball. On Nov. 20, the Winter Sports participating are Wrestling, Gymnastics, Indoor Track, Swim & Dive, and Dance.   Please note that while our team may be participating on a specific date, you/your family may participate on an alternative date if necessary. 

We need Parents to drive student-athletes who can't drive to the leaf raking locations. In addition, a few supplies are needed. Please use the sign-up to be a driver or to donate supplies: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080A48AFAF2EA0FD0-2021 

Please sign-up if you are able to participate in this fundraiser on November 20 from 9 to 11 am OR November 20 from 11 am to 1 pm. (Note: Student-athletes and drivers should meet at 8:45 AM for the 9 AM start time and at 10:45 AM for the 11 AM start time). 

Track Team athlete sign-up link: https://forms.gle/9DpqvLWRMDmPYhT17

Please meet at Door 8 at FC. Student-athletes should also bring their own gloves and rakes, if possible. If you have a car and can drive, please indicate if you want to drive and how many you can fit in your car. It is, however, preferable that parents drive student-athletes to this event.

We can’t do this event without you! This is also a team-building day. We are hoping to use the funding for this to purchase an indoor scoring table that can be used at events in the gym as well as to purchase needed supplies for winter sports.  

Questions about the event can be addressed to: fchsleafraking@gmail.com.

Coach Atkinson (katkinson@fcps.edu) and Coach Day (cday@fcps.edu) will be the Track Coach Contact for this event. 

Thank you for your support, parents! Go Jags!

Winter Track 21/22 Information

**You must have a physical on file with the Athletic office before any conditioning or practice***

Email copy of vaccination card to: mcdeboe@fcps.edu or bring in copy to activities office.

Check Calendar in Files on Website for all dates at: 

/main/teamfiles/id/2565/seasonId/4667328

Bring: 32oz water, shorts, shirt, sweats, running shoes, and mask. Meet at the FC track. Change before practice. Dress for the weather! Gloves, hat, etc.

Mon Nov 8-Tryout Day 1 3:30pm-5:30pm

Tues Nov 9-Tryout Day 2 3:30pm-5:30pm 

Wed-Nov 10-  Try out Day 3. 3:30-4:30-  --7pm Fall Sports Awards

Th-Nov 11-Early Release 1:30-3:30 Practice

Fr-Nov 12-No Practice

Practice continues Mon-Friday 3:30pm-5:30pm

Check the news and the calendar in files for updates

Coaches contact information:

Matt Smith-Head Coach-distance, msmith@fcps.edu

Ken Atkinson-Assistant Coach-sprints/hurdles, katkinson@fcps.edu

Jared Gillis-Assistant Coach-Pole Vault/HJ-jjgillis@fcps.edu

Christopher Lolagne-Assistant Coach Jumps/Sprints-cplolagne@fcps.edu

Craig Day-Throws, cday@fcps.edu

Distance Workouts posted at https://www.strava.com/clubs/jaguarsrun

1. Make sure you have registered for sports at this link BEFORE YOU PRACTICE.

Sports registration site:

Fallschurch-ar.rschooltoday.com

2. Student Physical form can be handed into the athletic office or at the first practice and need to be completed before you practice. Physical form can be found at: /main/filesLinks/

3. Send in copy of vaccination card to athletic office.

4. Parents and athletes please fill out that you have read the team rules and understand them:

Team Rules Sign Link

Team Rules

5. Equipment Needed

You must purchase a school track and field uniform/shorts (cost approx $35) to be worn at all competitions. The uniform can be used in cross country, indoor and outdoor track. Order link below will be given at a later time. You need a singlet and green shorts. A LOANER uniform will be given until the uniform arrives 3-5 weeks into the season.

Uniform Order Link

Good running shoes, racing spikes, socks, shorts, t-shirts, black warm-up pants, 32 oz water bottle with name on it, cold weather gear-long sleeves,wind/rain resistant jacket,gloves,winter hat, and tights.  A running watch is helpful. Dress for the weather!

Here are the names and addresses of three excellent, local running stores to help with shoes/spikes. All will give 15% off if you mention you are an FC athlete.

Road Runner Sports, 1120 W Broad St, Falls Church, VA 22046

Potomac River Running Store, 111 Maple Ave W, Vienna, VA 22180

Pacers Running, 10420 North St, Fairfax, VA 22030.

Falls Church had some amazing performances at theVHSL6A Indoor Track and Field Championships. Both Tishere Dockery and Aleksander Ryan made All-State Honors. Both runners All-District, All-Region, and All-State this year! Both runners were ranked 10th in their respective events coming into the state meet and both ran personal records to medal with 6th place finishes in the state! Tishere ran a flawless race to lower his personal best in the 55m Hurdles to 8.03. Alek with his signature finish, kicked past two runners in the final lap to take 6th in a PR 2:37.25. Alek now has the 2nd fastest 1000m time in Falls Church Indoor Track and Field history! Tishere moved up to 4th all-time in the 55h Hurdles in Falls Church Indoor Track and Field history. Congratulations Tishere and Alek!

Well, we finally finished the winter track and field regionals after multiple weather delays and changes. Thank you for your patience and flexibility! We ended up having two beautiful days of sunshine. Our region is arguably, one of the best track and field regions in the state. We held our own and had many successes over the two days. 2 state qualifiers in Tishere Dockery and Aleksander Ryan, 6 scoring athletes, and 21 personal records. Tishere and Alek will be running Monday March 1st in Virginia Beach! Thank you, athletes and parents, for a great season! We had a lot of fun, worked hard, and laid the groundwork for a great outdoor track and field season. Below are some photos added to the team photo link and some of the highlights of the meet. 

Best regards,

Coach Smith, Coach Ryan, Coach Atkinson, Coach Day, and Coach Gillis

https://photos.app.goo.gl/FWT5vVMLXDiLoScK7

State Qualifiers:

Tishere Dockery- 55m Hurdles-3rd place (PR)

Aleksander Ryan-1000m-3rd place (PR)

Scoring:

Tishere-55mh-3rd

Aleksander-1000m-3rd

Lauren-1600m-6th

Christopher-55mh-6th

Jessica-55mh-4th

Mia-5th

Personal Records

Tishere-55mh, 400m

Jessica-season PR 55mh, 400m

Haley-800m, 1600m

Lauren-800m, 1600m, 400m

Keely-800m

Rachel-3200m

Aleksander-1000m, 800m

Joel-800m

Mia-400m

Damierah-400m

4x800m girls-PR (Haley, Lauren, Keely, Rachel)

4x800m Boys-PR(Alek, Max, Joel, David)

4x400m Boys-PR (David, Alek, Hugo, Tishere)

4x400m Girls-PR (Mia, Damierah, Lauren, Jessica)

4x200m Girls-PR (Mia, Damierah, Jessica, Keely)

https://va.milesplit.com/meets/407526-2021-vhsl-region-6c-indoor-championship-2021/results#.YDWJGJNKiu4

District Highlights

• 31 personal records

• 10 Individual Qualifiers for Regionals

• 6 Relay Qualifications for Regionals

Regional Qualifiers (top 3)

• 4x800m Girls 2nd Place (Haley, Lauren, Keely, Rachel)

• 4x800m Boys 2nd Place (Alek, David G., Max, Robbie)

• 4x200m Girls 3rd Place (Mia, Jessica, Keely, Damierah)

• 4x200m Boys 3rd Place (Tishere, Hugo, Christian, Christopher)

• 4x400m Girls 3rd Place (Mia, Jessica, Keely, Damierah)

• 4x400m Boys 2nd Place (Tishere, Christian, Alek, David G.)

• Christopher 55MHurdles (1st)

• Tishere 55m Hurdles (2nd), High Jump (3rd)

• Haley 3200m (2nd) and 1600m (3rd)

• David G. 500m (2nd)

• Lauren 1000m (3rd), 1600m(4th)

• Rachel 3200m (3rd)

• Alek 1000m (3rd)

• Zack Pole Vault (3rd)

Additional Scorers:

• Mia High Jump (4th), Triple Jump (4th), Long Jump (5th), 55m (6th)

• Max 3200m (4th)

• Jessica 55m Hurdles (4th)

• Damierah 300m (5th)

• An Triple Jump (6th)

• Abbey High Jump (6th)

• Aelyn Shot Put (6th)

• Liam and Chase Pole Vault (tied 6th)

Personal Records

Haley-800, 1600, 3200

Rachel-800, 3200

David G.- 800, 500, 400

Max-800

Robbie-800

Alek-1000

Joel-1000

Julian-1000

Audrey-1000

Daniel-500

Hlena-500

Jamie-1600

Zack-pole vault, long jump, 300m

Liam P.-Long Jump, 

David T. Triple Jump

Aelyn-shot put

Sylvan-Shot put

Hugo-Shot put, 55m

Duncan-shot put

Mia-55m

Dara-300m

Nora-300m

Albert-300m

District Highlights

• 31 personal records

• 10 Individual Qualifiers for Regionals

• 6 Relay Qualifications for Regionals

Regional Qualifiers (top 3)

• 4x800m Girls 2nd Place (Haley, Lauren, Keely, Rachel)

• 4x800m Boys 2nd Place (Alek, David G., Max, Robbie)

• 4x200m Girls 3rd Place (Mia, Jessica, Keely, Damierah)

• 4x200m Boys 3rd Place (Tishere, Hugo, Christian, Christopher)

• 4x400m Girls 3rd Place (Mia, Jessica, Keely, Damierah)

• 4x400m Boys 2nd Place (Tishere, Christian, Alek, David G.)

• Christopher 55MHurdles (1st)

• Tishere 55m Hurdles (2nd), High Jump (3rd)

• Haley 3200m (2nd) and 1600m (3rd)

• David G. 500m (2nd)

• Lauren 1000m (3rd), 1600m(4th)

• Rachel 3200m (3rd)

• Alek 1000m (3rd)

• Zack Pole Vault (3rd)

Additional Scorers:

• Mia High Jump (4th), Triple Jump (4th), Long Jump (5th), 55m (6th)

• Max 3200m (4th)

• Jessica 55m Hurdles (4th)

• Damierah 300m (5th)

• An Triple Jump (6th)

• Abbey High Jump (6th)

• Aelyn Shot Put (6th)

• Liam and Chase Pole Vault (tied 6th)

Personal Records

Haley-800, 1600, 3200

Rachel-800, 3200

David G.- 800, 500, 400

Max-800

Robbie-800

Alek-1000

Joel-1000

Julian-1000

Audrey-1000

Daniel-500

Hlena-500

Jamie-1600

Zack-pole vault, long jump, 300m

Liam P.-Long Jump, 

David T. Triple Jump

Aelyn-shot put

Sylvan-Shot put

Hugo-Shot put, 55m

Duncan-shot put

Mia-55m

Dara-300m

Nora-300m

Albert-300m

The FCHS Boosters are selling fan cut-outs to be placed in the bleachers during home games. Check out below for more info:

You can't stop our JAGUAR PRIDE! We can't be there in person but we can still be part of GAME DAY!? 

Show your support in the stands for your favorite Jaguar Athlete! Jaguar Fans in the Stands Cutouts ($30) can be ordered now through Dec. 31st to be placed by the first full week of January!  

All gym sports cutouts (Basketball, Wrestling, Gymnastics) will be displayed in the stands for all home events. Swim/Dive athletes will have their Cutouts available at the school. Swim/Dive athletes can bring in their Fans in the Stands on meet day (but must remove them at the end of the swim/dive meet each time). Track will be placed outside in the stadium for the track meet.

Pictures can be of anyone - Parents, Grandparents, Siblings, Pets, Friends....! Please be sure the photo is from the waist up.

All sales are final even in the event of sports pauses/cancellations due to Covid-19 Your purchased cutout will be yours to keep after the season is done.? 

Order Here: https://www.nationsprint.com/clients/fan_cutouts6/ 

Happy Holidays!

The FCHS Boosters are selling fan cut-outs to be placed in the bleachers during home games. Check out below for more info:

You can't stop our JAGUAR PRIDE! We can't be there in person but we can still be part of GAME DAY!? 

Show your support in the stands for your favorite Jaguar Athlete! Jaguar Fans in the Stands Cutouts ($30) can be ordered now through Dec. 31st to be placed by the first full week of January!  

All gym sports cutouts (Basketball, Wrestling, Gymnastics) will be displayed in the stands for all home events. Swim/Dive athletes will have their Cutouts available at the school. Swim/Dive athletes can bring in their Fans in the Stands on meet day (but must remove them at the end of the swim/dive meet each time). Track will be placed outside in the stadium for the track meet.

Pictures can be of anyone - Parents, Grandparents, Siblings, Pets, Friends....! Please be sure the photo is from the waist up.

All sales are final even in the event of sports pauses/cancellations due to Covid-19 Your purchased cutout will be yours to keep after the season is done.? 

Order Here: https://www.nationsprint.com/clients/fan_cutouts6/ 

Happy Holidays!

Practice dates:

December: 15, 18, 21, 22, 23, 28-meet, 29 (No practice Dec. 24, 25, 30, 31)

January: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21, 22, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 (No practice Jan 18)

February: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Additional days for Regional Qualifiers: 9, 10, 11, 12, 15, 17, 18 (Top 3 finishers in each event at Districts qualify)

Additional days for State Qualifiers: 22, 23, 24, 25, 26 (Indoor Track will qualify the top 3 region finishers in each event. Standards will not be used for the 2020-2021 state meet.)

Practice dates:

December: 15, 18, 21, 22, 23, 28-meet, 29 (No practice Dec. 24, 25, 30, 31)

January: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21, 22, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 (No practice Jan 18)

February: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Additional days for Regional Qualifiers: 9, 10, 11, 12, 15, 17, 18 (Top 3 finishers in each event at Districts qualify)

Additional days for State Qualifiers: 22, 23, 24, 25, 26 (Indoor Track will qualify the top 3 region finishers in each event. Standards will not be used for the 2020-2021 state meet.)

1. New athletes who need a uniform should purchase a singlet and green shorts before Dec. 21st. The purchase link is on the team website. The team store will close on that date. This is the only opportunity this season to order a uniform. Orders take a few weeks so we will supply an older version of the uniform for new athletes until orders come in.  It is important to have matching uniforms as it is required at championship meets. Athletes can purchase a hoodie, sweats, etc. but these extras are not required.
2. Shoes and spikes. It is important to have a good pair of running shoes. Spikes for running and jumping events are highly recommended. We have some to lend out, but it is highly recommended athletes purchase a pair of spikes if they can't find a pair to fit in the lending box. Road Runner Sports offers a discount and a fundraiser for Falls Church runners. See the team website for details.
3. Transportation to meets. Busing to meets is severely limited this year to meets due to COVID guidelines. We expect most athletes to arrive at meets through their own transport. If an athlete needs to use the school bus please email me for the date you need the bus and we will arrange transport. The schedule is on the team website. 
4. Spectators. At this time no spectators are allowed at meets.  A limited number of spectators will be allowed starting in January. If a parent would like to volunteer for our first home meet on December 28th at noon please email Coach Smith. We need only need a handful of volunteers since the timing is covered and field events will be competed at practice. All volunteers will be screened and expected to wear a mask.

1. New athletes who need a uniform should purchase a singlet and green shorts before Dec. 21st. The purchase link is on the team website. The team store will close on that date. This is the only opportunity this season to order a uniform. Orders take a few weeks so we will supply an older version of the uniform for new athletes until orders come in.  It is important to have matching uniforms as it is required at championship meets. Athletes can purchase a hoodie, sweats, etc. but these extras are not required.
2. Shoes and spikes. It is important to have a good pair of running shoes. Spikes for running and jumping events are highly recommended. We have some to lend out, but it is highly recommended athletes purchase a pair of spikes if they can't find a pair to fit in the lending box. Road Runner Sports offers a discount and a fundraiser for Falls Church runners. See the team website for details.
3. Transportation to meets. Busing to meets is severely limited this year to meets due to COVID guidelines. We expect most athletes to arrive at meets through their own transport. If an athlete needs to use the school bus please email me for the date you need the bus and we will arrange transport. The schedule is on the team website. 
4. Spectators. At this time no spectators are allowed at meets.  A limited number of spectators will be allowed starting in January. If a parent would like to volunteer for our first home meet on December 28th at noon please email Coach Smith. We need only need a handful of volunteers since the timing is covered and field events will be competed at practice. All volunteers will be screened and expected to wear a mask.

**NEW GUIDANCE from VHSL and FCPS (attached): All athletes, coaches, and staff must wear masks the entire time they are at practice/games/meets. Athletes will now be expected to wear masks during all activities. Except for gymnastics (when on equipment), wrestling (when wrestling), and swim and dive (when swimming or diving). Also neck gaiters are not allowed due to risk of injury.

Please, do not send your child to practice or workouts if:
• He/she complains of not feeling well and/or has any of the following:
o Feeling feverish and/or having chills (if documented temperature/fever of 100.4F or
greater)
o A new cough not due to another health condition
o Fatigue (more tired than usual)
o Nasal congestion or runny nose
o Headache
o A new sore throat not due to another health condition
o New chills not due to another health condition
o New muscle pain not due to another health condition or that may have been caused
by a specific activity such as physical exercise
o New loss of taste or smell, new onset of poor appetite or poor feeding Abdominal
pain, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting
• He/she has been exposed to an individual who has tested positive for COVID-19 or displays
signs or symptoms associated with COVID-19
• He/she has been tested for COVID-19 and is awaiting results OR another family residing in the
same house has been tested and is awaiting results
 

**NEW GUIDANCE from VHSL and FCPS (attached): All athletes, coaches, and staff must wear masks the entire time they are at practice/games/meets. Athletes will now be expected to wear masks during all activities. Except for gymnastics (when on equipment), wrestling (when wrestling), and swim and dive (when swimming or diving). Also neck gaiters are not allowed due to risk of injury.

Please, do not send your child to practice or workouts if:
• He/she complains of not feeling well and/or has any of the following:
o Feeling feverish and/or having chills (if documented temperature/fever of 100.4F or
greater)
o A new cough not due to another health condition
o Fatigue (more tired than usual)
o Nasal congestion or runny nose
o Headache
o A new sore throat not due to another health condition
o New chills not due to another health condition
o New muscle pain not due to another health condition or that may have been caused
by a specific activity such as physical exercise
o New loss of taste or smell, new onset of poor appetite or poor feeding Abdominal
pain, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting
• He/she has been exposed to an individual who has tested positive for COVID-19 or displays
signs or symptoms associated with COVID-19
• He/she has been tested for COVID-19 and is awaiting results OR another family residing in the
same house has been tested and is awaiting results
 

Falls Church Track & Field Gear-Up & Fundraiser

December 21st-January 3rd Mon-Sat 10:00-7:00, Sun 11:00-6:00

Buy shoes, spikes, gear, and part of the sale goes to Falls Church Track and Field

*Make sure to mention Team Name at checkout*

Click the link for flyer and more information.

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Falls Church Track & Field Gear-Up & Fundraiser

December 21st-January 3rd Mon-Sat 10:00-7:00, Sun 11:00-6:00

Buy shoes, spikes, gear, and part of the sale goes to Falls Church Track and Field

*Make sure to mention Team Name at checkout*

Click the link for flyer and more information.

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https://prteamsales.tuosystems.com/stores/fallschurchtrackandfield

https://prteamsales.tuosystems.com/stores/fallschurchtrackandfield

Sports registration site:

Fallschurch-ar.rschooltoday.com

Athletes must fill out your Emergency Care Card, Student Concussion Form, Parent Concussion Form, and Physical Form. All must be completed before athletes can practice, and the final date for forms is December 6th. Forms can be found at the following link but the data needs to be typed into the sports registration site even if you have already turned in paper copies. Athletes can only practice and attend conditioning sessions if their forms are in.

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Please also read the team rules/information and fill out the google form associated with the rules at:

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Conditioning days: Distance Runners continue T/TH-3:30-5:30  Dec 1, 3, 8, 10.

Sprinters/Field Events Wed/Fri-3:45-5:15 Dec. 2, 4, 9, 11.

First official Practice December 14th, 3:45-5:45.

Sports registration site:

Fallschurch-ar.rschooltoday.com

Athletes must fill out your Emergency Care Card, Student Concussion Form, Parent Concussion Form, and Physical Form. All must be completed before athletes can practice, and the final date for forms is December 6th. Forms can be found at the following link but the data needs to be typed into the sports registration site even if you have already turned in paper copies. Athletes can only practice and attend conditioning sessions if their forms are in.

 /main/filesLinks/

Please also read the team rules/information and fill out the google form associated with the rules at:

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Conditioning days: Distance Runners continue T/TH-3:30-5:30  Dec 1, 3, 8, 10.

Sprinters/Field Events Wed/Fri-3:45-5:15 Dec. 2, 4, 9, 11.

First official Practice December 14th, 3:45-5:45.

This article was written by an independent journalist not affiliated with Falls Church High School and the views expressed do not necessarily reflect the views of Falls Church High School.

This article was written by an independent journalist not affiliated with Falls Church High School and the views expressed do not necessarily reflect the views of Falls Church High School.

This article was written by an independent journalist not affiliated with Falls Church High School and the views expressed do not necessarily reflect the views of Falls Church High School.

This article was written by an independent journalist not affiliated with Falls Church High School and the views expressed do not necessarily reflect the views of Falls Church High School.

This article was written by an independent journalist not affiliated with Falls Church High School and the views expressed do not necessarily reflect the views of Falls Church High School.

This article was written by an independent journalist not affiliated with Falls Church High School and the views expressed do not necessarily reflect the views of Falls Church High School.

This article was written by an independent journalist not affiliated with Falls Church High School and the views expressed do not necessarily reflect the views of Falls Church High School.

This article was written by an independent journalist not affiliated with Falls Church High School and the views expressed do not necessarily reflect the views of Falls Church High School.

This article was written by an independent journalist not affiliated with Falls Church High School and the views expressed do not necessarily reflect the views of Falls Church High School.

This article was written by an independent journalist not affiliated with Falls Church High School and the views expressed do not necessarily reflect the views of Falls Church High School.

This article was written by an independent journalist not affiliated with Falls Church High School and the views expressed do not necessarily reflect the views of Falls Church High School.

This article was written by an independent journalist not affiliated with Falls Church High School and the views expressed do not necessarily reflect the views of Falls Church High School.

This article was written by an independent journalist not affiliated with Falls Church High School and the views expressed do not necessarily reflect the views of Falls Church High School.

This article was written by an independent journalist not affiliated with Falls Church High School and the views expressed do not necessarily reflect the views of Falls Church High School.

This article was written by an independent journalist not affiliated with Falls Church High School and the views expressed do not necessarily reflect the views of Falls Church High School.

This article was written by an independent journalist not affiliated with Falls Church High School and the views expressed do not necessarily reflect the views of Falls Church High School.

This article was written by an independent journalist not affiliated with Falls Church High School and the views expressed do not necessarily reflect the views of Falls Church High School.