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Boys Track & Field

Regular Season 2023
2023 x Regular Season

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.

5/30 & 6/1 - Section 2AAA Meet @Eden Prairie

Time Schedule: https://drive.google.com/file/d/126ZO8g9_lMCD5e3CzXsP1wB-D_TY7EZN/view?usp=share_link

Live Results: https://live.herostiming.com/meets/25939

Tickets (Adults $10, Students $5): https://link.edgepilot.com/s/1ec5fe81/TnjnoQbzlECSI3mIxI954Q?u=https://www.vancoevents.com/us/events/eventlist/eventListingAccount/edenprairie

Tuesday: Bus leaves @2:30pm, excused @2:15pm  *Triple Jumpers will need to be to Eden Prairie High School by 1:30pm

Thursday: Bus leaves @1:30pm, excused @1:15pm

5/23 Tuesday - Lake Conference Championship

Results: https://results.wayzatatiming.com/meets/25827

5/19 Friday - True Team State Meet @ Stillwater HS

Results:

1. Wayzata - 1144

2. Rosemount - 1137.5

3. Minnetonka - 998

Results: https://live.herostiming.com/meets/25557

Section 7AAA True Team Meet

Results: https://results.wayzatatiming.com/meets/25133

 

Section 7AAA Champs!!!  On to State on May 19th

Seniors 2023

Below is the slide show from the 2023 SENIOR NIGHT

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

Results: https://results.wayzatatiming.com/meets/24558

 

5/3 Minnesota Open at U of M

Results: https://live.athletic.net/meets/24561

5/2 Crimson Invite

Results: https://results.wayzatatiming.com/meets/24442

Picture Make-ups - Monday, May 1st

There is an opportunity for seniors and anyone who missed pictures last week to get theirs in on Monday this week.  Bring your uniform!

Here is the link for ordering information: https://we-got-game-sports-photo.square.site/team-and-individual-photos

Orders can be made before or after picture day online.

4/28 Hamline Elite Meet

Results: https://results.wayzatatiming.com/meets/24135

4/27 JV Meet @ Wayzata

Hand-timed results will be posted on Trackcentral.net Fan Page

4/24 Letter to Parents

Parent Letter sent via TrackCentral.net

4/25 Lane/Rogness Invite at Minnetonka

Results: https://live.herostiming.com/meets/19611

 

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

4/20 Shakopee Relays

The Shakopee Relays - canceled due to weather.  

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

Results: https://results.wayzatatiming.com/meets/22654

4/12 Wednesday Boys Home Dual with Wayzata

Results: https://live.herostiming.com/meets/19595

Week 3 Update

Here is the link to the Week 3 Update sent to families on 3/26

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bEqK1hMj9n2sLBBkOhfgoUT04Pfok_cF5U91ICCcVl8/edit?usp=sharing

3/11 Letter to Parents

This letter was sent to parents of registered (as of 3/11) athletes this year and also registered athletes from last year.

 

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

6/1 & 6/3 Section 2AAA Meet

5/11 True Team Section 7AAA Meet

Our 4x400 Relay team ran an incredible time of 3:24.96, dropping almost 5 seconds from our previous season best to take 2nd place on Friday.  We ended up 8 points short of a wild card spot for the True Team State meet.

We believe we are still one of the best teams in the state and we plan on proving that over the next couple of weeks as we enter Conference and Section Championships.

Final standings:

1st Place: Wayzata - 1020

2nd Place: Minnetonka - 928

3rd Place: Eden Prairie - 896

Full results below:

Pre-competition Nutrition

7 Tips for a Great Pre-Game Meal 

  1. Don’t Experiment
    Don’t try new foods on a game day, it might cause unexpected problems.
  2. Avoid Soft Drinks and Candy
    Sugar is your enemy, empty calories that don’t provide long term fuel source.
  3. High Carbohydrates
    Never can go wrong with breads, pasta, rice…pure long lasting energy source.
  4. Timing
    Takes about 3 hours to empty the stomach of quality food.
  5. Fluids
    Plenty of water and sports drinks…stay away from carbonated sugary soft drinks.
  6. Avoid High Fat Intake
    Fat takes longer to digest and lots of water to process.
  7. 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

  1. General information
  2. Schedule
  3. Meet information
  4. Forms
  5. All Time Bests
  6. Shoe vendors and discounts
  7. Parent packet
  8. Registration link
  9. Athletic trainer contact information
  10. Announcements
  11. Recommendations for off-season training
  12. 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 :

  1. Team schedule
  2. Team roster (click an athlete to view season performances)
  3. Meet results (Minnetonka specific results, places and points scored)
  4. Top performances (by event)
  5. School records
  6. 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.

5/4 - JV Meet at Tonka

Teams: Buffalo, Edina, Eden Prairie, Tonka

Results posted on TrackCentral.net Fan Page

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

2023 State Qualifying Standards

Event Standard
100m 10.91
200m 22.03
400m 49.54
800m 1:56.45
1600m 4:17.93
3200m 9:18.82
110m Hurdles 14.82
300m Hurdles 39.44
4x100m 42.81
4x200m 1:28.58
4x400m 3:23.67
4x800m 8:00.66
High Jump 6' 3"
Pole Vault 13' 4"
Long Jump 21' 9"
Triple Jump 44' 1"
Shot Put 53' 6"
Discus 156' 5"

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.

minnetonkatf Tonka Track & Field minnetonkatf

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