16th annual Nick Bottone Track Mile slated for July 21
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June 29
From Nick Bottone Jr.: Many say, it's the standard by which all runners are measured... THE NICK BOTTONE TRACK MILE Tuesday, July 21st, 2009 6PM Registration begins at 5:30 Presented by Westerly Track & Athletic Club - TOM McCOY FAMILY FUN RUN SERIES Info: Call (401) 377-2306 CARE TO ANSWER THE QUESTION? 
June 3
Peter Thomas, assistant director of advancement at Bishop Hendricken, sends this request for volunteers and sponsorship for the upcoming Wild Dog Triathlon: As summer is approaching, we are drawing closer to the Annual Bishop Hendricken Wild Dog Triathlon. It is a great pleasure for us to be able to host athletes from Rhode Island and around the world every year for this fun event. This year the race will be taking place on Sunday, August, 16th at Colt State Park and Bristol Town Beach in historic Bristol, Rhode Island. Since its inception in 1996, this event has raised over $80,000 for the Alumni Scholarship Fund. However, this would not be possible without the amazing help we receive from volunteers each year. We need volunteers for registration, lifeguards, massage therapy, bike and run route stations, refreshments and take down. We also have sponsorship opportunities where with a minimum donation of $300 you will receive acknowledgements in all publications and recognition on the day of the race as well as on the back of our trendy commemorative tee-shirts. So come on out to this enjoyable event and help us continue to provide valuable scholarship opportunities for deserving Hendricken students. [The deadline for submitted artwork is July 13] We would greatly appreciate your support of the Bishop Hendricken Wild Dog Triathlon and we thank you for your important part in fostering our school's mission. Contact Peter Thomas by e-mail at pthomas@hendricken.com
June 2
From the Fly Away 5K race committee: Fly Away 5K and 2 Mile Walk set for June 7th The Barrington High School Booster's 2nd annual Fly Away 5K and 2 mile walk is scheduled to go off (rain or shine) on June 7th at the Barrington Middle School on Middle Highway. The event will start at 9:30 a.m. with a kid's fun run and the 5K run and 2 mile walk will follow at 10:00 am. There will be child activities for the kids after their race, so that the parents can run or walk. The proceeds from the event will benefit the Barrington High School Boosters program and the high school's athletic programs. There will be cash prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place male and female finishers ($100, $75 and $50). The top team (based on an aggregate time of its top 3 members) will receive $50. There will also be prizes for various age brackets. All kids fun run participants receive a prize. The course is USATF sanctioned and certified and will head down Middle Highway, go right on Nayatt Road, north on Washington Rd, right on South Lake Dr. and finishes back at Barrington Middle School. It is truly one of Rhode Island's most scenic road races! In addition to the races, there will be many other race day festivities including a runner's raffle, professional booths, a DJ and MC and three Barrington High School student bands including: The Valar, Absence of Sanity and Childe Harold. For more information, or if you'd like to register, go online to: www.flyaway5k.com. Day of race registration begins at 8:30 a.m.
From the Fly Away 5K race committee: Fly Away 5K and 2 Mile Walk set for June 7th The Barrington High School Booster's 2nd annual Fly Away 5K and 2 mile walk is scheduled to go off (rain or shine) on June 7th at the Barrington Middle School on Middle Highway. The event will start at 9:30 a.m. with a kid's fun run and the 5K run and 2 mile walk will follow at 10:00 am. There will be child activities for the kids after their race, so that the parents can run or walk. The proceeds from the event will benefit the Barrington High School Boosters program and the high school's athletic programs. There will be cash prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place male and female finishers ($100, $75 and $50). The top team (based on an aggregate time of its top 3 members) will receive $50. There will also be prizes for various age brackets. All kids fun run participants receive a prize. The course is USATF sanctioned and certified and will head down Middle Highway, go right on Nayatt Road, north on Washington Rd, right on South Lake Dr. and finishes back at Barrington Middle School. It is truly one of Rhode Island's most scenic road races! In addition to the races, there will be many other race day festivities including a runner's raffle, professional booths, a DJ and MC and three Barrington High School student bands including: The Valar, Absence of Sanity and Childe Harold. For more information, or if you'd like to register, go online to: www.flyaway5k.com. Day of race registration begins at 8:30 a.m.
May 31
From USA Track & Field. Anna Willard is a 2006 graduate of Brown University: The former American record holder in the 3,000m steeplechase, Anna Willard won the women's 800m in a world-leading 1:59.29 Saturday at the 2009 Reebok Grand Prix at Icahn Stadium. Asked about her win, she said: "The plan was to show I had another gear at 700. Even though I was third, with the last 100 I knew I could just kick and win."
From USA Track & Field. Anna Willard is a 2006 graduate of Brown University: The former American record holder in the 3,000m steeplechase, Anna Willard won the women's 800m in a world-leading 1:59.29 Saturday at the 2009 Reebok Grand Prix at Icahn Stadium. Asked about her win, she said: "The plan was to show I had another gear at 700. Even though I was third, with the last 100 I knew I could just kick and win."
May 18
Brown graduate and 2008 Olympic Trials champion Anna Willard won the women's 3,000-meter steeplechase at Saturday's 2009 adidas Track Classic at the Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif. Her time of 9:26.85 was the fastest time ever run on American soil. Lindsay Anderson, runner-up to Willard at the Olympic Trials, again placed second to Willard with her time of 9:37.88.
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