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Volume XCVII Syracuse Chargers Track Club February 2021

Follow Us On ...... 1 Syracuse Chargers Track Club ...... 2 Coronavirus Update ...... 3 2021 Events Calendar ...... 3 Charger Member New / Renewing Members ...... 3 Winter Indoor Track & Field Meets 2021 ...... 4 RATE THE PAIN: ONE TO FIVE ...... 5 Syracuse Chargers Trivia ...... 6 Indoor Track & Field meet #1 - 1/14/2021 ...... 6 Syracuse Chargers Trivia - Answers ...... 9 Indoor Track & Field meet #2 - 1/28/2021 ...... 9 The Charger Challenge ...... 11 Syracuse Chargers Membership Form ...... 12

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Syracuse Chargers Track Club

The Syracuse Chargers Track Club (SCTC) is dedicated to the development of all aspects of athletics in Central New York. This includes support for youth development programs and the encouragement of individuals of all ages and abilities to participate in local, regional, national and international track & field, long distance running and walking events. The club is a non-profit, tax-exempt 501©(3) organization; a member of USA Track & Field and the Road Runners Club of America. Membership in the SCTC is open to all who share the goals of the organization. To become an individual member and Charger representative of USATF, go to www.USATF.org. The Charger Club member # is 04-0092. Board of Directors Program Coordinators President: Vice President: Membership Coordinator: The Charger Challenge: OPEN Mark Driscoll Bob Hiemenz Ed Polly

Treasurer: Secretary: Chargers Records: Youth Program: Jim Cox Jackie Wiegand Terry McConnell Mark Driscoll Jasper Royal Scholastic Coach: Volunteers: At Large Charger Board Members Norm Deep Kurt Stanton Marie Christopher Mickey Piscitelli Every One Can Run Norm Deep Kurt Stanton Masters (Men): Program: Mark Hill Greg Tuttle Greg Tuttle Greg Tuttle Pat Leone John McEachen Masters (Women): Indoor Meets/Practices: Mickey Piscitelli Newsletter Staff & Contributing Writers Mark Driscoll Compiler Dr. J on Running Scholarships: OPEN Kamal Jabbour, PhD Special Friends Athletics John View Program: Subscriptions Nutrition Peter Rhodes Awards Dinner: Jenny Ives MS, RD, CDN, CD Nancy Smith Bob Hiemenz Summer Runs: Marie Christopher OPEN Physical Therapy Results & Records Terry McConnell, PhD Gabe Yankowitz, PT, Open Coordinator (Women) Trivia DPT, OCS Medicine & OPEN

Greg Tuttle, USATF Health Sam Graceffo, MD Open Coordinator (Men): Level 1 Certified OPEN Coach

The Chargers Newsletter is published monthly. It’s available via email and it is posted on the club website: www.syracusechargers.org. Members and subscribers must inform the membership coordinator (contact Bob Hiemenz) of any address changes (temporary or permanent) by email.

The Club is in need of a volunteer who would be interested in assuming the newsletter responsibilities for this monthly publication. Please contact Nancy Smith at [email protected] if you are interested in this volunteer opportunity or if you have any questions about it. Thank you very much!

Coronavirus Update

As we all know the situation with the coronavirus is rapidly changing. We are developing a tentative schedule of events and dates and will keep members posted on the specifics over time. The Chargers will continually review updates from the CDC and follow recommendations and timelines of health and government officials with race and event final scheduling. Updates will be communicated on our web page, in our newsletter, and on Facebook. Race registration information for each race will be on the website and in the newsletter closer to each race. A late cancellation could be necessary, and we will manage each situation as best we can as it arises. Your patience, understanding, and support are greatly appreciated. Enjoy your running and other outdoor activities- fingers crossed for continued wonderful weather this season’! Thank you. 2021 Events Calendar

February 2020 25 Thur. Members Only Winter Track and Field Meet for ages 12-18 Rising Stars Athletic complex Westmoreland NY From 2:45 to 4:00 – See Flier in this newsletter *********The newsletter deadline is the 20th of every month.  All event titles are hyperlinks to the individual event.  Bold events are Syracuse Charger sponsored events.  All Charger events are available on our website at http://syracusechargers.org/events/. Pictures of individual events will be posted under the event on the website. Charger Member New / Renewing Members

Renewing Members New Members New Members New Members Dominic Centonze Joe Abbott Alyce Frost Jacob Swavely Joseph Conrad Claire Barone Tailyn Frost Alexandra Tapia Lewis Cutler Cadence Brewer Paul Heller Emily Toth-Ratazzi Alan Hambrecht Megan Brinck Carter Hinderling Aiden Walter Peter McGinnis Matthew Cancilla Alexis Kennedy Erin Wands Finley Davignon Danae Wilson Wally McRae Elizabeth Lucason Wynnin Davignon Philip Mulry Joseph DeTraglia Billie Mays Gregory Tuttle Lydia DeTraglia Garrett McHeard Terri Tuttle Jack Devine Anthony Mozloom Becky Wheeler Makayla DiPasqua Madison Perrigo Faith Wheeler Tommy Dunn Dion Putaski Kurt Wheeler Tommy Eccleston Griffin Seymour Shirley Yablonski Alexandria French Collin Stafford

Syracuse Chargers *Members Only for Ages 12-18 Winter Indoor Track & Field Meets 2021 @ Rising Stars Athletic complex Westmoreland NY Meet #1 (Thu 1/14/21) 2:45pm - 4:00pm * Arrive no later than 2:30 for all meets. Meet #2 (Thu 1/28/21) 2:45pm – 4:00pm Wait in your vehicle until athletes are called in. Meet #3 (Thu 2/11/21) 2:45pm - 4:00pm No spectators! Meet #4 (Thu 2/25/21) 2:45pm – 4:00pm You MUST fill out Covid screening before entering. *Registration is free, but all entrants must be members of the Syracuse Chargers Track Club. *Meets are for members ages 12-18 only.

Track events: 40 yard dash & 50 meter HH - contested at all meets All results will be listed at 200m (1.5-laps), 600m (4.5-laps) & 800m (6.0-laps): 1/14/21 & 2/11/21 www.syracusechargers.org

200m (1.5-laps), 400m (3.0-laps) & 1000m (7.5-laps): 1/28/21 & 2/25/21 All competitors will be eligible for Syracuse Charger Age-group records! 133.333 meter oval “course” on turf, marked by traffic cones for a “track”

Throwers must bring their own indoor 4 Hurdle, 50m HH race High jumpers MUST bring their implements. Boys 39” / Girls 33” own personal tarp/blanket that (4k “indoor” SP for girls – 12# “indoor” covers their own personal Landing SP for boys) space

Registration Requirements: 1.) You must be a member of the Syracuse Chargers Track Club, you are not already a member, please visit: https://runsignup.com/Club/NY/Fayetteville/SyracuseChargersTrackClub 2.) To register for the meets, please visit: https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Westmoreland/SyracuseChargersMembersOnlyWinterIndoorTFMeets 3.) Please remember to fill out the Covid Screen Form, using this link, prior to each meet: https://forms.gle/UiEveLFP5hcXGiHUA

RATE THE PAIN: ONE TO FIVE

Sam Graceffo, MD

Every time we go to a medical or health expert with an injury or a sore body part, we are asked to rate the pain on a scale of one to ten. Ten is a nice round number, and we all like round numbers. The scale, however, is not ideal for runners since it lacks specificity. What, for example, is the difference between a six and a seven, or a two and a three, and what exactly does each number mean.

Decades ago, when I first began competitive running, I learned the value of keeping a daily log of my runs and documenting any injuries or nagging physical problems. It was then that I developed a very simple and usable scale that would have real meaning and allow me to look back and know exactly how a problem area was doing over time. Each of the five numbers had a specific and defined meaning.

ONE: This is your first indication that something unusual is going on in a part of your body. It is not yet a pain at all. It is a sensation, which calls your attention to that area. I liken it to the feeling you have when the inside label of a shirt collar is twisted and irritating your neck. You keep thinking about it and wish it would go away, but it persists in calling your attention to that area. The body part giving this signal is usually totally silent and out of your awareness, but now it keeps calling to you. Something is going on, but since you can’t even label it as painful, you ignore it and hope tomorrow it won’t be present.

TWO: Now the area can definitely be labeled as painful. It is not just an awareness; it is a pain. The pain, however, is very minimal and not a big concern. You have had minor pains like this many times and have been able to push through them easily. Yes, it’s painful, but so minimal that it hardly registers, and it’s easy to ignore.

THREE: Now the pain is no longer minimal or minor. It is big-time real pain. You no longer have a problem wondering if this is pain or not. It’s impossible to ignore. You know something serious is going on. This is the real thing.

FOUR: This is the most severe pain you can tolerate and keep running. If you are in a race when this happens, you may keep going, but your better judgment tells you it is foolish to keep it up. If you are doing heavy training, it is definitely time to quit. You have a big and serious problem now.

FIVE: This is the dreaded one. It totally stops you in your tracks. You can’t run another step, no matter how much you want to. Hopefully, readers have never hit number five or even number four. I reached five once when suddenly a meniscus in my knee tore and folded up on itself. I slowly walked home limping all the way. Fortunately, I was only a mile away. An orthopedic appointment the next day was in order.

I still use this scale on a daily basis. If nothing is bothering me, I write “OK” in my notes. If something is starting to be problematic, I give it a number. If a serious injury develops, I can look back in my log and see exactly when and how it progressed. I find the five scale much more meaningful, manageable and useful than the ten scale, and I hope you will as well.

Sam Graceffo, MD

Syracuse Chargers Trivia

Q. Where is the Iten Track Facility located?

Q. Where is the Tiantai Track Facility located?

Q. Where is Olympistadion Track located?

Q. Where is Panathenaic Track located?

Q. Where is Track Arena underground track located?

Indoor Track & Field meet #1 - 1/14/2021

@ Rising Stars athletic complex - Westmoreland NY

Age group T&F meet.

All athletes are Syracuse Chargers club members and represented the Syracuse Chargers club during competition (NOT their school).

Home schools are listed for rankings/individual profile purposes only.

(*) = breaks or establishes a Syracuse Chargers age-group record!

200 Meters Name Age-group Club School Mark Alexandria French F12/13 Chargers New Hartford :36.8

Lydia Detraglia F14/15 Chargers Clinton :31.5 Alyce Frost F14/15 Chargers Rome Free :34.1 Georgia Deep F14/15 Chargers Clinton :35.5

Elizabeth Lucason F16/17 Chargers Camden :31.6 Claire Barone F16/17 Chargers Clinton :33.0 Tailon Frost F16/17 Chargers Rome Free :35.7

Collin Stafford M14/15 Chargers South Lewis :26.9 Matt Squires M14/15 Chargers Clinton :34.0

Joe Abbott M16/17 Chargers Clinton :28.4 Garrett McHeard M16/17 Chargers Amsterdam :30.3

600 Meters Name Age-group Club School Mark Alexandria French F12/13 Chargers New Hartford 2:12.1

Lydia Detraglia F14/15 Chargers Clinton 2:12.4

Elizabeth Lucason F16/17 Chargers Camden 1:47.6

Collin Stafford M14/15 Chargers South Lewis 1:44.6

Joey Detraglia M16/17 Chargers Clinton 1:45.5

800 Meters Name Age-group Club School Mark Alexandria French F12/13 Chargers New Hartford 2:52.8

Elizabeth Lucason F16/17 Chargers Camden 2:24.0

Collin Stafford M14/15 Chargers South Lewis 2:15.5 Matt Squires M14/15 Chargers Clinton 2:47.2

Joey Detraglia M16/17 Chargers Clinton 2:25.2

50 Meter HH (4-hurdle race) Name Age-group Club School Mark Georgia Deep F14/15 Chargers Clinton :09.6

Tailon Frost F16/17 Chargers Rome Free :09.5

Louis Pinto M16/17 Chargers Clinton :08.5 Joe Abbott M16/17 Chargers Clinton :08.7 Kole Davignon M16/17 Chargers Clinton :08.8 Anthony Mozloom M16/17 Chargers Clinton :09.6

High Jump Name Age-group Club School Mark Georgia Deep F14/15 Chargers Clinton 3’06”

Claire Barone F16/17 Chargers Clinton 4’06” Shannon Emery F16/17 Chargers Clinton 4’02”

Louis Pinto M16/17 Chargers Clinton 6’00” Anthony Mozloom M16/17 Chargers Clinton 5’00”

Shot Put 7

Name Age-group Club School Mark Makayla DiPasqua F16/17 Chargers Rome Free 32’10” Alexis Kennedy F16/17 Chargers Rome Free 31’ 1.50 Jenna Deep F16/17 Chargers Clinton 29’05” Megan Brinck F16/17 Chargers Whitesboro 27’09.50 Erin Wands F16/17 Chargers Whitesboro 25’11” Madeline Walters F16/17 Chargers Clinton 23’03” Madison Perrigo F16/17 Chargers Rome Free 22’00”

Jacob Swavely M14/15 Chargers Rome Free 33’07.50 Steven Copperwheat M14/15 Chargers Clinton 31’07” Oliver Walters M14/15 Chargers Clinton 30’01”

Garrett McHeard M16/17 Chargers Amsterdam 51’10” Billie Mays III M16/17 Chargers Rome Free 39’06” Aiden Walter M16/17 Chargers Clinton 37’06” Andrew Gadziala M16/17 Chargers Clinton 37’04” Tommy Dunn M16/17 Chargers Rome Free 35’11” Paul Heller M16/17 Chargers Camden 35’02” Adam Schneider M16/17 Chargers Clinton 34’05” Griffin Seymour M16/17 Chargers Clinton 26’03.50

40 “YARD” dash Name Age-group Club School Mark Lydia Detraglia F14/15 Chargers Clinton :05.9* Alyce Frost F14/15 Chargers Rome Free :06.0

Jenna Deep F16/17 Chargers Clinton :05.9* Madeline Walters F16/17 Chargers Clinton :06.6

Steven Copperwheat M14/15 Chargers Clinton :06.8

Joe Abbott M16/17 Chargers Clinton :04.9* Aiden Walter M16/17 Chargers Clinton :05.1 Garrett McHeard M16/17 Chargers Clinton :05.2 Kole Davignon M16/17 Chargers Clinton :05.2 Matt Cancilla M16/17 Chargers Clinton :05.3 Andrew Gadziala M16/17 Chargers Clinton :05.6 Adam Schneider M16/17 Chargers Clinton :05.9 Griffin Seymour M16/17 Chargers Clinton :06.6

Syracuse Chargers Trivia - Answers

Q. Where is the Iten Track Facility located? A. In Kenya Q. Where is the Tiantai Track Facility located? A. In Zhejiang, China. It is on top of a 4 story school. Q. Where is Olympistadion Track located? A. In Berlin, Germany Q. Where is Panathenaic Track located? A. In Athens, Greece Q. Where is Track Arena underground track located? A. In Hamburg, Germany

Indoor Track & Field meet #2 - 1/28/2021

All athletes officially represented the Syracuse Chargers T&F club (Hand timing) HS attended is listed for individual profile page purposes & rankings only!

Boys High Girls High Jump Place Name School Mark Jump Place Name School Mark (16/17) 1 Louis Pinto Clinton 6-01 (16/17) 1 Claire Barone Clinton 4-07 Shannon 2 Emery Clinton 4-05 Finley 3 Davignon Clinton 4-05

Boys Shot Girls Shot Put Place Put Place 22- (14/15) 1 Jacob Swavely Rome 33-02 (14/15) 1 Georgia Deep Clinton 10 Steven 29- 2 Copperwheat Clinton 08.50 3 Oliver Walters Clinton 29-06

Boys Shot Girls Shot Put Place Put Place 33- (16/17) 1 Garrett McHeard Amsterdam 53-10 (16/17) 1 Alexis Kennedy Rome 00 Makayla 29- 2 Billie Mays III Rome 42-08 2 DiPasqua Rome 10 9

29- 3 Tommy Dunn Rome 38-03 3 Danae Wilson Mt.Markham 08 36- Cadence 29- 4 Aiden Walter Clinton 10.50 4 Brewer Guilderland 02 29- 5 Paul Heller Camden 36-05 5 Megan Brinck Whitesboro 01 35- 28- 6 Andrew Gadziala Clinton 01.50 6 Jenna Deep Clinton 06 Finley 28- 7 Adam Schneider Clinton 31-10 7 Davignon Clinton 05 26- 8 Erin Wands Whitesboro 01 Madeline 22- 9 Walters Clinton 10 Madison 22- 10 Perrigo Rome 08

Boys 50m Girls 50m HH Place HH Place (16/17) 1 Louis Pinton Clinton 8.3h (14/15) 1 Georgia Deep Clinton 9.9h 2 Kole Davignon Clinton 9.1h Finley (16/17) 1 Davignon Clinton 9.1h 2 Tailon Frost Rome 10.1h

Boys 40 Girls 40 yards Place yards Place (14/15) 1 Oliver Walters Clinton 5.5h (14/15) 1 Lydia Detraglia Clinton 5.8h 2 Matt Squires Clinton 6.2h 2 Alyce Frost Rome 5.9h Steven 3 Copperwheat Clinton 6.5h

Boys 40 Girls 40 yards Place yards Place (16/17) 1 Enrico Lucio Clinton 4.9h (16/17) 1 Jenna Deep Clinton 6.3h 2 Joe Abbott Clinton 5.0h 2 Tailon Frost Rome 6.3h Madeline 3 Garrett McHeard Amsterdam 5.1h 3 Walters Clinton 6.9h 4 Aiden Walter Clinton 5.2h 4 Kole Davignon Clinton 5.2h 4 Matt Cancilla Clinton 5.2h 7 Jack Devine Clinton 5.3h 8 Parker Knapp Clinton 5.3h 9 Adam Schneider Clinton 6.0h 10 Andrew Gadziala Clinton 6.0h

The Charger Challenge

The Charger Challenge is designed to provide guidance, incentive and long-term motivation to runners and walkers through awards and recognition. Runners and walkers of all ages, abilities and levels of experience are welcome to participate. Participants do not have to be Syracuse Chargers Track Club members. Three different challenges are available. Whether you exercise for enjoyment, weight loss/maintenance, social or competitive reasons, you are encouraged to take on the Charger Challenge!

PROGRAM RULES AND AWARDS: All Challenge Programs participants are required to fill out the application below and upon receipt, they are sent a log sheet for recording miles run/walked along with instructions and guidelines for new runners. The participant submits completed log sheets for each award level. Participants’ achievements are also recognized in the Syracuse Chargers Track Club Newsletter.

THE CHARGER CHALLENGE THE CHARGER 500 MILE CHALLENGE This program is designed for higher mileage walkers/runners The 500 Mile Challenge is aimed towards junior or or those seeking a longer term goal. senior participants, those new to a walking/running program, or those with physical limitations.

Entry Fee: - - - - - $5/person Non-Chargers, **FREE** for Chargers Club members - - - - - Awards: 500 miles T-Shirt Awards: 100 miles Ribbon 1000 miles Patch or Ribbon 250 miles Patch 2500 miles Long-Sleeve T-Shirt 500 miles T-Shirt 5000 miles Trophy 10,000 miles Awards Banquet Plaque Mileage: All actual mileage covered can be recorded

THE FAMILY CHALLENGE The Family Challenge allows family members combine their mileage toward a common goal! Entry Fee: $20 total for Non-Chargers members, includes immediate family members residing at the same address, **FREE** for Chargers Members. Awards: 5000 miles Family plaque and a T-shirt for each family member ...... CHARGER CHALLENGE APPLICATION FORM

Challenge Program Desired: _____Charger Challenge _____Family Challenge ____500 Mile Challenge

Name(s):______E-mail______Age(s)______Shirt Size(s): _____S _____M _____L _____XL Address:______

Telephone:______Charger Member? ___(Y) ____(N) Fee Enclosed $______1/21/17 (Payable to Syracuse Chargers Track Club) MEMBERSHIP WAIVER I know that running and volunteering to work in club races and other activities can be hazardous. I agree not to participate in Club activities unless I am medically able and properly trained. I agree to abide by any decision of an official concerning my ability to safely participate in any activity.

I freely and voluntarily assume all risks associated with competing, volunteering, and all other activities in which the Club is involved. Such risks include, but are not limited to: falls, contact with other participants, and the dangerous or negligent behavior of other participants, the effects of the weather, including high heat and/or humidity, the conditions of the road or other facilities, and traffic on the course, all such risks being known and appreciated by me.

Having read this waiver and knowing these facts, and in consideration of you acceptance of my application for membership, I, for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release the RRCA, USATF, Syracuse Chargers Track Club, Inc., and their officers, directors, and members, and all sponsors, their representatives and successors, from all claims or liabilities arising out of my participation in Club activities, even though that liability may arise out of negligence of carelessness on the part other persons named in this waiver. I grant permission to use for legitimate purpose any photographs, motion pictures, recordings, or other images of myself participating in Club activities.

Signature(s)______Date______I am signing this waive as parent or legal guardian on behalf of the minor(s) named above. I agree to be responsible for the conduct and safety of the minor(s), and I recognize and assume the risks described above on behalf of the minor(s).

______Date ______Parent’s or Guardian's Signature if under 18 years

Return To: Ed Polly, 102 Rosewell Meadow Dr., DeWitt, NY l3214 email:[email protected] 315-256-6398 11

Syracuse Chargers Membership Form

______/ __ / ______Name Sex Birth Date Occupation / Club Interest ______/ __ / ____ ( ______) ______− ______Name Sex Birth Date Telephone Number ______/ __ / ______Name Sex Birth Date Email Address ______/ __ / ____ We need your help! Name Sex Birth Date Please volunteer for: ______Track Meets ___ Coaching Address ___ Road Races ___ Trail Runs ______Special Olympics City State ZIP Other: ______

(Please select and circle one)

Membership Type 1 Year Individual Membership $20 Family Membership (1 newsletter, 2+ people) $25 Individual Senior Citizen (65 years or older) $15 Individual Student (High School or younger) $15

Additional Contribution: Help to ensure the Syracuse Chargers Track Club continues to deliver quality educational and developmental programs in Track & Field, Cross Country, Youth Development, Ultra & Trail Running and Road Running/Racing that is open to all. We appreciate your additional financial support!

Enclosed is my tax deductible contribution: $10 ____ $20 ____ $30 ____ $50 ____ $100 ____ Other $______Membership Status: Receive Email Blasts? ____ New ____ Yes ____ Renewal ____ No

Mail this form and check to: Bob Hiemenz, Membership Coordinator Please make check payable to: Syracuse Chargers Track Club Syracuse Chargers Track Club, Inc. P.O. Box 2354 Liverpool, NY 13089-2354 OR: Register online at: RunSignUp.com

MEMBERSHIP WAIVER: I know that participating and volunteering to work in club eve nts can be hazardous. I agree not to participate in Club activities unless I am medically able and properly trained. I agree to abide by any decision of an official concerning my ability to safely participate in any activity. I freely and voluntarily assume all risks, including but not limited to: falls, contact with other participants, dangerous or negligent behavior of other participants, the effects of weather, including high heat and/or humidity, the conditions of the road or other facil ities, and traffic on the course, all such risks being known and appreciated by me. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts, I, for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release the RRCA, USATF, Syracuse Chargers Track Club, Inc., and their officers, directors, and members, and all sponsors, their representatives and successors, from all claims or liabilities arising out of my participation in Club activities, even though that liability may arise out of negligence or car elessness on the part of the persons named in this waiver. I grant permission to use for legitimate purposes any photographs, motion pictures, recordings, or other images of myself participating in Club activities.

______Signature(s) Date I am signing this waiver as parent or legal guardian on behalf of the minor(s) named above. I agree to be responsible for the conduct and safety of the minor(s), and I recognize and assume the risks described above on behalf of the minor(s)

______Parent's or Guardian's Signature if under 18 years of age Date REV 1/25/19