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Presidents of the Future

It is not certain that they will ever run for President, but it is certain that these four boys have a very bright future in Track & Field. It was a picture perfect day for the President’s Open (the third stop of the Empire State Liberty Tour) at Queensbury High School on Saturday, June 16, […]

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Framing the Constitution

It is uncertain whether any of these gentlemen will become lawmakers or future Consitutional Scholars, but they are certainly getting a solid start in this 100m dash during the Constitution Classic at Ichabod Crane High School on Saturday, June 9, 2007. The Constitution may have been around more than 200 years, but that can not be […]

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Constitution Classic Makes History

     The Constitution may have been around more than 200 years, but that can not be said of the previous records for the Constitution Classic, the second stop of the Empire State Liberty Tour Track & Field Series. The first record broken came prior to Opening Ceremonies, when the number of registered athletes broke 200 […]

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A Patriotic Take Off

     It was the beginning of the 3rd Annual Empire State Liberty Tour Track & Field Series. The weather was sunny and warm, the atmosphere filled with anticipation, and the athletes ready to go! It was a Patriotic Take-off with the Patriot’s Invitational registration up more than 20% over it’s previous record high attendance.     […]

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A Patriotic Take Off

     Quinn Capitula of the Country Mills Eagles, gives the Patriot’s Invitational a great take-off with near perfect form as he leaves the toe board in the Midget Boys Long Jump. Watching very closely is USATF Official Duncan Payne. It was the beginning of the 3rd Annual Empire State Liberty Tour Track & Field […]

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We’ve Only Just Begun – 07

It is hard to believe that the Outdoor Track & Field season is here. In fact it seems as though just days ago we were still clearing snow from the driveway. “From a coaching perspective, there is never an off-season”, said Head Coach Anthony Mills. He adds, “We have just enough off-season time to get […]

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Liberty Tour 2007

     It is almost hard to believe that Track & Field Season is already here for 2007!  It seemed like just yesterday we were shoveling April snow.  But, it is here, and the Empire State Liberty Tour is BACK for its 3rd season!  There are Five Meets in Five Counties, which means that there […]

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Official Review

     When considering how to prepare for the development of this article, I thought it might be a good idea to be as professional and thorough as one could possibly be.  I’m not certain if this will ever become part of an “official” document, but you can be certain that it will be discussed […]

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President with a Purpose

     “Most of all, he is balanced and understands the sport of running from many points of view.  Whether it be as a track athlete,  road race director, competitor, team member, USATF official, or a club member, he finds a way to offer sensible advice and sound judgement to further the sport of running”, states […]

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Soaring Eagles 06

It began on April 22nd. It was rainy and cold. It was hardly the hazy, hot, and humid of July to come. Yet, it was the starting point for every athlete, and each would have to determine where he or she wanted to be in late July. Some would be soaking up the lazy days […]