2023 STATE MEET RUNNER-UP
2023 Sate Meet Addendum
Click on the icon below to download a State Meet Addendum to the 2023 season book.
Off-Season Lifting and Plyos for Jumps - Sprints - Hurdles
Coach Matt has put together some recommendations for Sprint-Hurdle-Jumpers who wish to prepare for next year. Here is an opportunity to not only pick up where you left off but be ahead of where you ended 2023. Click on the icons below to view or download. Any questions can be directed to Coach Matt at 763-647-8817.
Uniform Turn-in
Uniforms turn-ins were Wednesday and Thursday. Athletes need to contact Coach Finch directly for a time to turn-in their uniform, otherwise deposit checks will be cashed for any uniform not turned in and athletes will not be able to participate in activities in 2023-24. The team banquet and practices are not an option for turn-ins at this point.
6/8 & 6/10 - Class AAA State Meet
Results/Info Website: https://www.mshsl.org/sports-and-activities/track-and-field-boys
Live Results: https://results.wayzatatiming.com/meets/25893
Seniors 2023
Below is the slide show from the 2023 SENIOR NIGHT
Seniors 2023
Slide show from senior night
5/30 & 6/1 - Section 2AAA Meet @Eden Prairie
5/23 Tuesday - Lake Conference Championship
5/19 Friday - True Team State Meet @ Stillwater HS
Results:
1. Wayzata - 1144
2. Rosemount - 1137.5
3. Minnetonka - 998
Section 7AAA True Team Meet
Results: https://results.wayzatatiming.com/meets/25133
Section 7AAA Champs!!! On to State on May 19th
5/16 Tuesday - Lake Conference 9th/10th Grade Championships @ STMA
Results: https://drive.google.com/file/d/11RePaRKg5yR_paUETNW6NoJ_rZnA5Dni/view?usp=sharing
This will be the last meet for 9th/10th grade JV Athletes. Uniforms will be collected before practice on Wednesday from 2:40-3pm down by the locker rooms/trainer's/Team Room.
5/11 JV Meet at Edina @4:30pm
Results posted on TrackCentral.net fan page link.
5/5 Wayzata Relays
5/3 Minnesota Open at U of M
5/2 Crimson Invite
4/28 Hamline Elite Meet
4/25 Lane/Rogness Invite at Minnetonka
Transportation Waiver
A transportation waiver is required for any athlete not riding the bus to away meets. I encourage all athletes to have a waiver on file for this season.
Anyone leaving meets early with parents needs to approve this with me at least the day before the meet and requires the signed transportation waiver. Requests made at the meet to leave early will not be allowed.
Please fill this out and return to Coach Finch. Either paper copy or email/picture work.
james.finch@mtka.org
4/18 STMA Dual Meet
Results: https://rpmtiming.com/event-results/?id=1211
I apologize for the late night for our student-athletes. It was not what we expect for how Lake Conference meets are run.
4/14 Friday Lake Conference Relays
4/12 Wednesday Boys Home Dual with Wayzata
Running Shoes
Athletes get a discount at the following running stores, just tell the sales person that you are on the Minnetonka Track and Field Team.
The Lakes Running Co. (click for link)
20% Discount
Located in downtown Excelsior
218 Water Street
Excelsior, MN 55331
(952) 470-5444
TC Running - Discount for parents too!
Located on the SE Corner of Shady Oak Road and Crosstown
6405 City West Pkwy # B5
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
(952) 944-7386
Gear West
Located on Hwy 12 in Long Lake
1786 W Wayzata Blvd
Suite B, Long Lake, MN 55356
(952) 473-0377
2022 SECTION 2AAA BOYS TEAM CHAMPIONS
2022 Class AAA State Meet
Pre-competition Nutrition
7 Tips for a Great Pre-Game Meal
- Don’t Experiment
Don’t try new foods on a game day, it might cause unexpected problems. - Avoid Soft Drinks and Candy
Sugar is your enemy, empty calories that don’t provide long term fuel source. - High Carbohydrates
Never can go wrong with breads, pasta, rice…pure long lasting energy source. - Timing
Takes about 3 hours to empty the stomach of quality food. - Fluids
Plenty of water and sports drinks…stay away from carbonated sugary soft drinks. - Avoid High Fat Intake
Fat takes longer to digest and lots of water to process. - Limit Protein Intake
Protein is a weak energy source, great for building tissue but limit the amount immediately prior to competition. Protein is great for recovery after competitions or workouts.
TIPS ON FOLLOWING TONKA BOYS TRACK & FIELD
1.tonkatrack.org
- General information
- Schedule
- Meet information
- Forms
- All Time Bests
- Shoe vendors and discounts
- Parent packet
- Registration link
- Athletic trainer contact information
- Announcements
- Recommendations for off-season training
- Link to Athletic.net for complete meet results as soon as they are posted
2.minnetonka.trackcentral.net
Go to: minnetonka.trackcentral.net Fan Page is on left of home page. Select boys 2021 click go. NO LOG-IN OR PASSWORD IS NEEDED.
Choices are :
- Team schedule
- Team roster (click an athlete to view season performances)
- Meet results (Minnetonka specific results, places and points scored)
- Top performances (by event)
- School records
- Messages (Displays a history messages generated through trackcentral and likely were emailed to team and parents.
BOUNDATHON
Click below for a bounding workout particularly good for jumper/sprinter types but anyone would benefit. Make sure you get a warm-up in first. Any questions should be directed to coach Steffen.
Uniform Distribution
Uniform tops and shorts will be distributed after practice Monday, April 10th. All athletes need to provide a deposit check made out to MTFCCA for $100 before a uniform will be issued. All checks returned/shredded when uniform is returned at the end of the season.
Info for Athletes
Practices will begin outside at the track at 3:10pm unless otherwise noted.
Athletes should wear appropriate clothing for outdoor practices everyday.
Questions? Reach out to Coach Finch at james.finch@minnetonkaschools.org
Parent & Athlete Contact Info Form
Please add your preferred contact info at the link below so we can ensure you receive all important communications from the team.
ORDER OF EVENTS
TYPICAL ORDER OF RUNNING EVENTS
IN MOST MEETS
4x800 relay
100 hurdles
100 meters
4x200 relay
1600 meters
4x100 relay
400 meters
300 hurdles
800 meters
200 meters
3200 meters
4x400 relay
2024 State Qualifying Standards
| Event | Standard |
|---|---|
| 100m | 10.73 |
| 200m | 21.71 |
| 400m | 49.27 |
| 800m | 1:57.03 |
| 1600m | 4:16.23 |
| 3200m | 9:09.51 |
| 110m Hurdles | 14.62 |
| 300m Hurdles | 39.65 |
| 4x100m | 42.54 |
| 4x200m | 1:28.45 |
| 4x400m | 3:22.18 |
| 4x800m | 8:02.52 |
| High Jump | 6' 3" |
| Pole Vault | 13' 3" |
| Long Jump | 22' 1" |
| Triple Jump | 45' |
| Shot Put | 54' 1" |
| Discus | 161' 10" |
Lettering Standards
| Event | Standard |
|---|---|
| 100m | 11.7 |
| 200m | 23.7 |
| 400m | 54.0 |
| 800m | 2:10 |
| 1600m | 4:55 |
| 3200m | 10:40 |
| 110m Hurdles | 16.5 |
| 300m Hurdles | 43.0 |
| High Jump | 5' 8" |
| Pole Vault | 10' |
| Long Jump | 19' 3" |
| Triple Jump | 39' 3" |
| Shot Put | 40' |
| Discus | 120' |
Tradition
The documents below are a history of Minnetonka Boys Track & Field Excellence. This is an ongoing project and updating is constant.
Camp and Clinic Opportunities
I will constantly update as I receive camp information.
TEAM TONKA
LAKE CONFERENCE PARTICIPANTS
First (hope to be annual) Lake Conference Track and Field FMSC Challenge
On Saturday Morning, March 19, Track and Field athletes from across the Lake Conference gathered at the Chanhassen Feed My Starving Children site to participate in a packing session. Roughly 120 athletes participated along with many of their coaches. Thanks to their efforts, 112 boxes were packed. That equates to 24,192 meals feeding 66 children for a year. With the war in Ukraine, the demand has greatly increased, so this is a greatly appreciated effort.
Below are some photos of the fantastic participants in this event.
2021 Photos
Thanks to all who contributed
