2015 Boys and Girls State Championships Holmdel Park, Holmdel, NJ November 21, 2015 GIRLS – 11:00 AM BOYS – 11:45 AM Butler Cherry Hill Egg Harbor Fairfield Fair Lawn Flemington Call for your Athlete Evaluation and Free Speed Class Garwood Manasquan 1-888-GET-FAST Martinsville 4 3 8- 3 2 7 8 Morristown Princeton www.parisischool.com Sparta Wyckoff All Abilities • Ages 7 and up • Boys and Girls Fall 2015 Championships. M-F ATHLETIC CO. 11 AMFLEX DRIVE CRANSTON, RI 02920 Dear Fellow Cross Country Fans, It is indeed an honor for M-F Athletic to again be a sponsor of the NJSIAA Cross Country Championships. Most of us will only get to see the start and finish of these races today, but make no mistake; there is a lot that happens in between. Just as in life, these athletes are learning that it is the journey along the way that matters most. The hard work and perseverance that it takes to be successful here will go a long way towards preparing them for many future challenges. To the athletes and coaches – good luck and continued success in pursuing all of your goals. To the parents and fans – cheer the runners on with pride and the knowledge that they are giving it their best. To the officials, volunteers and park personnel – thank you for providing a safe, fair and enjoyable experience for the athletes and spectators alike. To the winners – congratulations! You have achieved the highest level of success against some of the best competition in the country and have earned a place in New Jersey sports history. Since 1960 M-F has been involved in the sports of track & field and cross country as an equipment supplier and a supporter through our many educational programs. The journey continues for us as well. Enjoy the meet! Sincerely, Jim Grogan Mid Atlantic Sales 800-420-1909 [email protected] Mission Statement The NJSIAA, a private, voluntary Association serves its student-athletes, members schools and related professional organizations by the administration of education-based interscholastic athletics, which support academic achievement, good citizenship and fair and equitable opportunities. We believe that member schools, along with their leagues and conferences, share these convictions: • A safe and healthy playing environment is essential to our mission. • Participation in interscholastic athletics enhances the educational experience of all students. • Interscholastic athletics is a privilege. • Excellence in both academics and athletics is pursued by all. • Interscholastic participation develops good citizenship and healthy lifestyles, fosters involvement of a diverse population and promotes positive school/community relations. • Rules promote fair play and minimizes risks. • Cooperation among members advances their individual and collective well-being. • Training of administrators and coaches promotes the educational mission of the interscholastic experiences. • Properly trained official/judges enhances interscholastic competition. • The NJSIAA is the recognized state authority on interscholastic athletic programs. The NJSIAA is composed of 435 member high schools. It provides more than 265,000 student-athletes opportunities to participate in nearly 3,000 games, workshops, clinics and other NJSIAA-sponsored activities within a given year. The NJSIAA offers more championships for its student-athletes than any other state in the nation: For Boys: Cross-Country, Football, Soccer, Basketball, Bowling, Fencing, Ice Hockey, Swimming, Diving, Indoor Track Relay Championships, Indoor Track Individual Championships, Wrestling, Baseball, Golf, Lacrosse, Outdoor Track Championships, Tennis, and Volleyball. For Girls: Cross-Country, Field Hockey, Gymnastics, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball, Basketball, Bowling, Fencing, Swimming, Diving, Indoor Track Relay Championships, Indoor Track Individual Championships, Golf, Lacrosse, Softball, and Outdoor Track Championships. Competitive athletics is nothing more than playing according to a set of rules. Sports are the greatest example on earth of the practical application of the Golden Rule. Your support and encouragement of our high school sports program are earnestly invited. NJSIAA Assistant Director Don Danser Don Danser planned to retire this December from NJSIAA. He passed away suddenly in June, shortly after conducting the summary meeting for Spring Track and Field. Danser, who served as the track and field and cross-country tournament director for the NJSIAA for many years, was an Assistant Director with the NJSIAA since 2001. In 1972, he took a job at Rancocas Valley as an English teacher. After serving as an assistant coach of cross-country for a few years, Don became the head coach at Rancocas Valley in 1976. He went 81-39 with two league and one county championship in his 10 years as head coach. He was also an assistant track coach for eight years Don became a track and field official in the mid 1970s, and soon became the director of every major meet in South Jersey. In the early 1980’s, Danser became the Program Director for the South Jersey Coaches Winter Meets held at various colleges (Widener, Swarthmore, Haverford) and became assistant director for the NJSIAA State Group and State Track and field Championships. In the mid 1980’s, Danser became co-director of the state indoor and outdoor championships, and in 1991, the director. In 1997, he became director of the state cross-country championships as well. Don retired from teaching at Rancocas Valley in 1997 to take a position at the NJSIAA as project manager. He remained Tournament Director for cross-country, indoor track, and outdoor track. In addition, Don became responsible for the championship souvenir programs. In 2001, Danser was promoted to Assistant Director of the NJSIAA in charge of Cross-Country and Track, major NJSIAA publications, and assisting with other sports and NJSIAA projects. Don Danser’s contributions to the sports of Track and Field & Cross Country were many. He was innovative in the integration of technology in scoring and recording results. He was the authority on rules and regulations and he led through his hard work and dedication to the sport. He will be missed. As we move forward in continuing to provide opportunities to our student athletes, Don will be remembered as a mentor, advocate and true friend to our track community. Twelfth Annual ShopRite Cup 2014-2015 Final Standings Group I Shore Regional High School – 68 points (Tied for 3rd in Boys Soccer, 1st in Central Section Football, Tied for 3rd in Boys Basketball, 2nd in Girls Soccer, Tied for 3rd in Girls Tennis, 3rd in Girls Cross-Country, 1st in Girls Field Hockey, 2nd in Girls Lacrosse, plus 9 points for having no disqualifications in the Fall, Winter and Spring Seasons.) Group II Haddonfield Memorial High School – 130 points (Tied for 3rd in Girls Tennis, 3rd in Girls Cross-Country, 2nd in Girls Swimming, 2nd in Girls Indoor Track Relays, 2nd in Girls Indoor Track, 1st in Girls Track and Field, 1st in Boys Cross-Country, 1st in South Section Football, 1st in Boys Swimming, 2nd in Boys Indoor Track Relays, 1st in Boys Indoor Track, 2nd in Boys Golf, 1st in Boys Tennis, 1st in Boys Track and Field, plus 9 points for having no disqualifications in the Fall, Winter and Spring Seasons.) Group III Summit High School– 67 points (Tied for 3rd in Girls Field Hockey, 1st in Girls Lacrosse, 1st in Boys Cross-Country, Tied for 3rd in North Jersey Section II Football, Tied for 3rd in Boys Swimming, 1st in Boys Lacrosse, 2nd in Boys Tennis, plus 6 points for having no disqualifications in the Winter and Spring Seasons.) Group IV Ridge High School – 68 points (2nd in Girls Tennis, 2nd in Girls Volleyball, 2nd in Girls Cross-Country, 1st in Girls Golf, 1st in Boys Fencing, Tied for 3rd in Ice Hockey, 1st in Boys Golf, plus 9 points for having no disqualifications in the Fall, Winter and Spring Seasons.) Group A Christian Brothers Academy – 193 points* Tied for 3rd in Soccer, 1st in Cross-Country, 1st in Swimming, Tied for 3rd in Wrestling, 1st in Ice Hockey, 2nd in Basketball, 1st in Indoor Track Relays, 1st in Indoor Track Championships, 1st in Baseball, 2nd in Golf, 2nd in Track and Field, plus 9 points for having no disqualifications in the Fall, Winter and Spring Seasons.) Group B Oak Knoll – 113 points* (Tied for 3rd in Soccer, Tied for 3rd in Tennis, 1st in Field Hockey, 2nd in Swimming, Tied for 3rd in Indoor Track Championships, 1st in Lacrosse, 1st in Track and Field, plus 9 points for having no disqualifications in the Fall, Winter and Spring Seasons.) Top Five in each Group Group I Group II Group III Group IV Group A Group B 68-Shore Regional 130-Haddonfield 67-Summit 68-Ridge 193-Christian Brothers 113-Oak Knoll 46-New Providence 84-Rumson-FH 66-No Highlands 67-Hunterdon Cent 127-Immaculate Heart 111-Villa Walsh 44-Haddon Twp 45-Mountain Lakes 54-NV Old Tappan 58 Bridgewater-Rar 99-Delbarton 58-Hudson Catholic 34-Paulsboro 44-Matawan 51-Moorestown 54-Lenape 97-Pingry 56-Saint Rose 33-Weequahic 43-Westwood 51-Ramapo 49-So Brunswick 86-Bergen Catholic 55-Oratory *Points Doubled-Single Gender School NEW JERSEY STATE INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION 1161 Route 130 North PO Box 487 Robbinsville, New Jersey 08691 THE SCHOOLS LISTED BELOW WERE DISQUALIFICATION FREE FOR THE 2014-2015 SCHOOL YEAR Congratulations to the following schools, including their Administrators, Athletic Directors, Coaches, Fans and Players for their fine efforts in this important area of sportsmanship. Academy Charter High School East Brunswick Vo Tech HS Lacordaire Academy