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Our 10th Cross Country Season Starts Soon

Shake off that summer rust and join us for the popular Summer Run & Swim Workouts

Run & Swim workouts begin August 9th from 6-7:30 and will continue on Mondays and Wednesdays throughout August. We meet at 6:00 at 38 Rita Rd for warm-up and stretching exercises, then hit the neighborhood streets running. Afterward runners are invited to take a dip in the pool for an exhilarating cool down (some even try the hot tub!)

Starting September 1st, practices will move to the High School Track and continue on Monday, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 5-6:30 . Saturday practices will begin at 9AM at Pootatuck State Forest or Ciaiola Park.

Click here for Tentative Cross Country Schedule

We'll be accepting early registration during Summer Run & Swim

Kids in 5th-8th grade in New Fairfield and Sherman are eligible for the Flash. Please wear running shoes and bring a water bottle, swim suit and towel. New members can register at the practice and should bring a birth certificate copy and a photo. Fee for the fall is $75.

Click here to join the Flash

The Flash Track program is in it's tenth successful year as the "best deal in town". There is no bench and no cuts... everyone runs in our events. The Flash won the 2009 State Cross Country Championship as well as the 2010 State Track Championship.

The Flash is defending champs for both sports in the Western Connecticut Conference! Be part of the excitement!

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FLASH ATHLETES EXCEL AT JUNIOR OLYMPIC MEETS

Carter Johnson and relay squads are Regional Champs

After a record-breaking year and championship season, the New Fairfield "Flash" Track Club closed its season with some outstanding performances at the state and regional Junior Olympic track finals.

In the Connecticut State Meet in New Haven, many of the Flash athletes qualified for the next level regional competition. In the Bantam class (9-10 age group), Kory Rautter took 4th in the 400 meters; and 6th in the 100 dash. Among midget (11-12) girls, Katelyn Browne was the shot put and discus winner.

For the midget boys, Jace Stunkard was 6th at 100, 8th at 200 and 7th in long jump; Sev Flores took 9th in the 200 and discus champion; Alec Opsal took 5th at 800 and 4th in 1500; Kenny Drew (6th at 1500, 3rd at 3000); and Michael Rautter was 3000 champion.

The youth (13-14) girls were also impressive, with Tiffany Brand taking the 3000, Sabrina Rautter (2nd at 1500), Sara Prchlik/Natalie DeLeon/Nicole Itzkowitz (3, 6 & 8 at 100 hurdles); Amber DeRobertis (2nd in high jump, 3rd in long jump); Nicole Bobbins (3rd in high jump); Nicole Itzkowitz was shot put champion, followed by Natalie Deleon, who was also 2nd in discus. Both the 4x400 and 4x800 relays were also winners.

As always, the youth boys were very strong as well. Winners included Matt DeLeon (800); Carter Johnson in both hurdles; Sean Sperazza in discus; plus both relays. Evan Opsal was second at 1500 meters, Derek Simoncelli, third at 800; Danny Perry in high jump.

In the Intermediate age group, Jenae Stunkard won the 100 hurdles, long jump and javelin, plus took second at 400 hurdles. Anthony Cammarota was 2nd in the 800 and 4th in the 400, followed by Ryan Troiano.

TWELVE ATHLETES ARE NATIONAL QUALIFIERS

One week later at the University of Maine, Flash athletes again showed their prowess winning all four youth relays, plus the boys hurdles. A total of twelve team members qualified for the national Junior Olympic championships.

This group was led by 8th grade grad Carter Johnson, the state hurdles champion that is now the regional hurdles champion at 100 and 200 meters -- both team records. The girls 4x400 and 4x800 relays were both winners, with Saoirse Dunne, Amber DeRobertis, Sabrina Rautter and Tiffany Brand. Both boys relays were also successful. Members included Johnson, plus Matt DeLeon, Evan Opsal and Derek Simoncelli.

Other national qualifiers included: Katelyn Browne (3rd in the shot put); Michael Rautter (2nd in 1500 and 3000); Sean Sperazza (2nd in discus); and Jenae Stunkard (Heptathlon champion).

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2010 Track & Field Results

Directions to FLASH Meets

INTRODUCING the FLASH 2010 Track & Field Team

2009 Cross Country Team Finishes Regular Season: Boys 21-1, Girls 15-4

Flash Boys win State Middle School Championships!

Flash Girls capture an impressive 10th place finish!

Danbury News-Times Article

Click here for 2009 Meet Results

The Flash track program includes events ranging from sprints to long distance running, as well as throwing and jumping events. The club competes with other local middle schools in meets immediately after school (buses are provided for "away" meets). There are also several championship events on weekends throughout the season, including the state and regional Junior Olympic Finals. The club has "no cuts and no bench", meaning that everyone makes the team and all members participate in all meets. We also support -- through donations and volunteers -- the NFHS Unified Sports program as they prepare for competition in the Special Olympic Games.

Join us at the New Fairfield High School track on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday for stretching, running, strength training and FUN! Athletes, be sure to bring your sweats and water bottle. Click the "Flash Forward" button for more details.

2009 Club Officers

President - Kathy McGroddy Goetz

Treasurer - Teddi Martinez

Secretary - Kathy Barber

See Flash Forward for a complete meet schedule. For more information, visit Join the Flash, call 203-746-9926 or send an e-mail to nfflash@gmail.com

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