Track & Field Team

Welcome to the Chargers Track Team Page

The MVL/NUC track team is open to and welcomes students in grades 9(7)-12. As we work with the athletes, we encourage them to use their gifts to the best of their abilities and to the glory of the Lord. We expect them to display good sportsmanship and to encourage one another both in practice and in meets. We are encouraged as we see the athletes working together to develop athletic skills, and as we see them grow in friendship.

Once the regular season is completed, we participate in the MSHSL individual events post-season competition where the Lord continues to bless us with many athletes qualifying for the section meet. In fact, for the last 10 years, we also have had numerous individuals who have qualified for the state meet. We are thankful that all of the athletes are using their talents to the best of their ability and to the glory of God.

Check back here for the latest information and updates. Click the link under “Schedules” to be taken to the Tomahawk Conference site where you can find the scrimmage and meet schedule (You can create an account on the conference site so you can be notified if we have a weather-related change to the meet schedule). I will try to update the section below with the practice schedule and other important announcements. Check there often!

In case of cancellation of practice due to weather or lack of available practice space, I will notify the AD’s as soon as a decision is made. They will see to it that an announcement is made. In case of snow days, if MVL does not have school, there is no track practice or meet.

If we are practicing at a different location (HS or JH track, Vogel, etc.), I will post that here so that everyone knows where to go. (When the weather is cooperative, the pole vaulters may be practicing at MLC.)

Sections on Saturday

We had a beautiful evening in Belle Plaine on Thursday as our athletes competed in the subsection 7 meet. With the top four individuals and top 2 relay teams qualifying for the section meet this coming Saturday, the competition was tough. And, our athletes stepped up to the higher level of intensity and did a great job. We had athletes qualify for the section meet in 17 individual events, and two relay teams also qualified. On top of that, several others medaled, and a great number of athletes PR’d to wrap up their successful season. With the great number of young athletes competing on the team this year, we look forward to a bright future. We also thank our seniors who set the examples and provided the leadership for our youngsters.

This week, we will have practice with coaches on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, with Friday being a day for the athletes to do their individual pre-meet practice. On Tuesday, we will practice at MVL at 3:30 PM. The rest of the week’s schedule will be set at this practice as coaches’ and athletes’ schedule and available facilities will determine the time and location of the rest of the practices.

The Section 2A meet is Saturday at Mankato West with field events beginning at 9:30 AM, sprint prelims at 10:00 and finals beginning at 11:00.

Also, as we wrap up the season, please turn in your uniforms as soon as you are finished. We will have bags at the meets for the uniforms, so that we can get them returned in a timely manner. Thank you.

Monday, May 27 – Memorial Day! Section qualifiers should do a workout to prepare for the section meet – OYO
Tuesday, May 28 – Section meet qualifiers practice at MVL – 3:30 to 5:00 PM
Wednesday and Thursday Practices will be set between coaches and athletes on Tuesday
Friday, May 31 – Individual pre-meet workouts
Saturday, June 1 – Section 2A Track Meet at Mankato West – Field events begin at 9:30 AM, sprint (HH, 100, 200) prelims at 10:00 and finals at 11:00 AM
Monday, June 3 – State qualifiers practice TBD; Coach J’s end of the year track party at his place – 4:00 PM