News and Announcements
On Friday, January 22, 2010, an army of athletes filled the main entrance of Northside College Prep, the northside cafeteria, and hallways, waiting for departure to North Park University for the 5th Annual King of the Shot Put. A special thanks to North Park University Head Track Coach Skip Stolley and staff, for hosting this great event.
Every member of the Northside Track & Field Team, regardless if they were a distance runner, thrower, sprinter, jumper, or hurdler, would particpate in three of 420 throws, in the World's largest Shot Put competion. Although the event was just a trial, the crowd was so large at Alford Indoor Track at North Park University, that spectators had to stand in the balcony of the stadium to see the Shot Put circle.
A year ago, Cody Rios finished in second place overall in King of the Shot Put. This year, Sophomore Cody Rios threw the shot put 30'10 to win the 2010 King of the Shot Put competition.
Freshman King of the Shot Put: Alex Park
Sophomore King of the Shot Put: Cody Rios
Junior King of the Shot Put: Allen Tu
Senior King of the Shot Put: Andrew Czyszczon
Over 150 athletes join Northside Track & Field Team!!! First Practice will commence on Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 3:45 PM
On Friday, January 15, 2010, after an incredible homecoming Pep Rally, the Northside Cafeteria was filled to capacity, with standing room only for the Northside Track & Field Registration Meeting.
Northside Head Coach Jon Gordon introduced Assistant Coaches Joseph Hetland, Jessica Upchurch, Adrian Hunter, Chuck Milbert, Ryan Hopper, and Jose Nebrida to the Team.
Although Northside College Prep only has 1,000 students, and has never had a Track Team bigger than 100 athletes, that all changed on Friday, January 15, 2010.
Over 150 athletes registered to join the 2010 Northside Track & Field Team!!! The Mustangs will have plenty of help this year to put the first IHSA Sectional Championship banner in school history on the Gym wall, on their way to the State Championships!!!
A special thanks to Team Captains Cuitlahuac Pineda Youniss, Cooper Eben, Charlie Mesimore, Wesley Laytham, Hersh Perlmutter, Bessie Nolan, Robin Doherty, Anastasia Rhodes, Caeleigh Renkosiak, and Nina Coomes for their outstanding recruiting efforts this season.
Northside Track & Field Team Captains were honored after the Registration Meeting at a special Team Captains Dinner at La Brasa Roja Restaurant. At the Team Captains Dinner, the coaching staff disclosed exciting plans for the upcoming season, including a new travel schedule.
The Mustangs will be taking four buses to Track meets in 2010, and with over 15% of the student body joining the Team, Northside will need huge fund raising efforts to purchase additional uniforms to accomodate a Team that will reach over 200 athletes in February 2010 as Wrestling, Basketball, and Swimming reach the conclusion of their respective seasons. Sponsors for uniforms are also being actively sought by Northside Head Coach Jon Gordon. If you can help, please contact a member of the coaching staff. Thanks.
Friendly reminder, Northside wants everyone to be able to participate in our first practice. To make this happen, ALL athletes must turn in the following by Tuesday, January 19, 2010, at 3:45 pm: (1) Athletic Profile Form, (2) NEW Track & Field Players Record Card, (3) a copy of your Physical, (4) signed code of conduct form, and (5) an IHSA Steroid Testing Consent form.
Pole Vault practice will commence with Coach Ryan Hopper on Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 6:15 am, and all other event groups will begin practices on Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 3:45 pm.
Distance runners please be prepared to train outside, by bringing your hat and gloves with you to practice. Thanks.
If you missed the Track & Field Registration meeting for any reason, please contact Northside Head Coach Jon Gordon at Jongordon9@aol.com or 773-935-1617. THANKS.
KING and QUEEN of the QUARTER on Friday, January 22, 2010, North Park University, 7 pm
The entire Northside College Prep Track and Field Team will have a 400m Time Trial on Friday, January 22, 2010 from 7 pm - 9 pm at North Park University Indoor Track & Field Stadium. The Time Trial will help determine our initial Varsity, Sophomore, and Freshman 4x400m Relay Teams. The Time Trial will also help the coaching staff plan racing strategy for the distance events, and help determine future training in all other events. Gatorade and water will be provided for all Athletes. Awards will be given to the fastest Senior, Junior, Sophomore, and Freshman Athlete in the 400m Dash. Athletes will meet at the MAIN ENTRANCE of Northside College Prep at 6:30 pm before going to the Indoor Stadium at North Park University. Thanks.
Gatorade and water will be provided for all Athletes. Awards will be given to the fastest Senior, Junior, Sophomore, and Freshman Athlete in the 400m Dash.
KING and QUEEN of the SHOT PUT, Friday, January 22, 2010, North Park University, 7 pm
The entire Northside College Prep Track and Field Team will have Shot Put Trials on Friday, January 22, 2010 from 7 pm - 9 pm at North Park University Indoor Track & Field Stadium. The Trials will help us discover new throwers and determine our initial Varsity, J.V., Sophomore, and Freshman Throwers for the first meet. Athletes will meet at the MAIN ENTRANCE of Northside College Prep at 6:30 pm before going to the Indoor Stadium at North Park University. Thanks.
Gatorade and water will be provided for all Athletes. Awards will be given to the Senior, Junior, Sophomore, and Freshman Athlete that throws the Shot Put the furtherest distance.
Practice at 3 pm on Thursday, January 28, 2010, followed by Northside Track Team / Parents Pizza Party at Universal Sole
On Thursday, January 28, 2010, practice will commence at 3:00 pm. After practice, to celebrate the end of final exams, a pizza party for Northside Athletes and parents will be held at 7 pm at Universal Sole.
Universal Sole is located at 3052 N. Lincoln in Chicago, Illinois 60657 and specializes in Track & Field shoes. Universal Sole was purchased in 2009 by former Indiana University Track Star, Joel Feinberg, who was also a High School teammate of Northside Head Coach Jon Gordon at Glenbrook North High School in 1989-1990. Universal Sole will provide a discount to Northside athletes, and are highly recommended.
