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Timing is Everything
He’ll Be Back! Well, his terminator look leaves a bit to be desired, but certainly not his timing skills. Meet Glenn Wolin, owner of Finish Right Timing. So, the old adage goes, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it!” When it comes to timing pieces, that statement could never be more true. At […]
Meet the Meet Director
It is probably the most unappreciated, but likely the most taxing of responsibilities, yet without an organized Meet Director, the Empire State Liberty Tour would not be a competitive Track & Field meet series, it would be just another social gathering on a Saturday morning. Getting ready for the President’s Open (the second stop along the Empire […]
When Opportunity Meets Preparedness! – 06
It has been said that when opportunity and preparedness meet, there is success! For Shondelle McCray and many of his teammates, the Region 1 Junior Olympics in Kingston, NY was such a time. With 30 of their 42 athletes qualifying for the Region 1 JO Meet, a strong performance was in order. Head Coach Anthony […]
A Very Independent Invitational
It was the final day of June, just four days away from July 4th, the anniversary of the Birth of America, when our forefathers declared “Independence” from England! Now it is 230 years later, and the desire for Independence is still alive! Well, there is no desire to break from the Union, but […]
They Shall Mount UP With Wings As Eagles – 06
One of the disadvantages of the “Team Photo” is that all athletes look like ordinary people. And, so it is with these athletes shown in the picture above. However, the Country Mills Eagles Track & Field team of 2006 were more than that! It would take three months to develop, but the final picture is […]
A Shot in the Dark – 06
It was 230 years ago that a special group of people declared us “Independent” from England. At that time, it may have been seen as a shot in the dark, but today we all have the freedom to participate in such wonderful opportunities as the Empire State Liberty Tour’s, Independent Invitational, because they […]
A Race to the Wire!
For the second straight week, what began as a rainy, gloomy forecast for the fourth stop of the Empire State Liberty Tour, (USATF Adirondack Junior Olympic Championships), turned out to be a wonderful day for championship competition! With nearly 350 athletes ready to provide their best perfomance, an equal number of spectators watched with anticipation […]
A President’s Nightmare!
It was expected to be a much anticipated showdown. The NY Novas were coming up to Saratoga from “The City” to make their claim that Track Supremacy is theirs. Ready to put their best foot forward, Olympic Region, Clifton Park Track Club, and Country Mills Eagles were ready for the challenge that has never […]
More Than Qualified 06
It has been nearly two months since the first practice of the season, and now it was time to begin reaping the rewards that come from hard work, diligent practice, and hours of skill development. It was the Adirondack Junior Olympic Championships, the first qualifying meet of the season. Those that placed in the top […]
It’s Official: USATF & Empire State Liberty Tour Agree
“It’s been three (3) long years, but it’ll be worth the wait!”, said Anthony Mills (above right), Executive Producer of the Empire State Liberty Tour. At 9:00 pm, Monday, June 12, 2006, it was officially signed. The USATF agreed to place the Adirondack Junior Olympics Championship meet as a part of the Empire State Liberty […]