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by Coach Vanderah, November 15, 2023
Fall sports have wrapped up and winter sports are underway. Before you know it, it will be February and the Track & Field season will be underway! Here are opportunities that athletes can take advantage of to be ready to go when the season kicks off on February 19.
NOTE: There are plenty of other places that offer training. These are just some opportunities that have been shared with us or that athletes have done in the past.
Dowling Offseason Workouts + Lifting
Dowling Offseason Workouts + Lifting
All T&F Athletes: Off season lifting/workouts are the expectation, unless you are participating in a winter sport. Tracking Attendance in the weight room will start November 27th. To be considered for indoor competitions your attendance is needed. We are implementing a point system for lettering this season, attending off season lifts will help you earn points for lettering.
Distance Girls: You will also do strength after school Monday and Thursdays. Distance groups should also plan to run after school each day together, a calendar will be sent to you for suggested mileage. Logging should continue to take place over the winter.
Offseason Workout Information:
Mondays: Workout 3:35-4:30pm, Lifting 4:30-5:15pm
Thursdays: Lift 3:30-4:15pm, Workout 4:15-5pm
See Coach Parriott in room 807 or email her (kparriott@dowlingcatholic.org) if you have any questions
Indian Hills Community College - December 17 Camp
Indian Hills Community College - December 17 Camp
Indian Hills Community College is hosting a one-day track and field clinic on December 17th. They will have separate sessions for events. More information can be found on their website.
Warrior Track and Field Camp Information
Location: Tom Arnold Net Center - 608 Indian Hills Drive, Ottumwa, IA
Date: December 17, 2023
8-11am: Throws
11am-1pm: Jumps
1-3pm: Sprints and Hurdles
Speed Lab
Speed Lab
Josh Maxwell is one of the coaches at Speed Lab. His Number is 515-710-7392 If you have additional questions please reach out to him. Sprinters, hurdlers, and jumpers would benefit from these the most.
Speed Lab Information:
Location: Prairie Trail Sports Complex (mezzanine)- 2250 SW Vintage Parkway in Ankeny
Times:
December-February: Tuesday & Thursday 5-6pm
Price per month $220 ($150 for the group rate)
Jumper Athletics
Jumper Athletics
Jumper Athletics is run by TJ Jumper, who is the head coach for the Ankeny Hawkettes Track & Field team, and his wife Laura. They offer group clinics on Sundays as well as one-on-one sessions. For complete information, you can visit their site here.
Jumper Athletics Clinic Information:
Location: SportsIowa - 2176 232 Ln in Ames
Sprints & Hurdles: 12-1pm on December 3, 10, 17 and January 7, 14, 21, 28
High Jump & Long Jump: 11am-12pm on December 10 and January 7, 14, 21
Wartburg Track & Field Clinics
Wartburg Track & Field Clinics
Wartburg College in Waverly, IA is hosting a series of track & field clinics after the holidays. There are 4 dates that they have scheduled and are broken down by event groups. Each session costs $85 and can be registered
More information can be found on their website.
Wartburg Track & Field Clinic Information:
Location: Wartburg-Waverly Health & Wellness Center (The W) - 100 Wartburg Boulevard, W Bremer Ave, Waverly, IA
January 7: Throws and Hurdles 8am-1pm
January 21: Advanced Hurdles 1-5pm
February 4: Sprints, Hurdles, and Throws 1-5pm
February 11: Throws and Jumps 8am-1pm
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