RE: t-and-f: MIAs

2003-01-23 Thread Berry,Bruce
Glenn D. has made it known that he was taking the year off ('02 - '03) to "get focused" on throwing farther. His plans are to enter school in the fall of '03. Bruce R. Berry-Assistant Coach The University of Akron Track & Field -Original Message- From: John Dye [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECT

RE: t-and-f: re It's not fair

2003-01-22 Thread Berry,Bruce
The money aspect is very true. As the former Head Coach at Elizabeth HS I was spending indoors and outdoors (not XC), boys and girls, including indoor relays approx. $1,300 - $1,500 (per team/meet) a year in entry fees to the NJSIAA. Out of the 300+ schools in NJ lets say that 150 of them spen

RE: t-and-f: It's not fair...

2003-01-22 Thread Berry,Bruce
: Tuesday, January 21, 2003 3:57 PM To: Berry,Bruce Subject: Re: t-and-f: It's not fair... Hi Bruce::: AND PLEASE TRY TO RELAY THIS MESSAGE TO EVERY NJ TRACK EPRSON YOU CAN THINK OF::: 1. It is more than high time that NJ high schools, as well as colleges and open athletes, had a de

RE: t-and-f: It's not fair...

2003-01-21 Thread Berry,Bruce
This situation is REALLY BAD, but as Bob said this may be the ONE time that the NJSIAA has tried to do something to help the sport and kids. Being a former Gr. IV Head Coach I know the frustrations of trying to get a team "ready" to compete early then late of the M of C. One solution could be

t-and-f: The NJSIAA blew it again, but that is nothing new

2003-01-16 Thread Berry,Bruce
Larry, How this is explained as a "state law" is puzzling. I know that law changes all the time as new ones are passed and amended, and unless this one has gone through this process within the past year, that is a false statement. For the past two years the outdoor track has been available fo

RE: t-and-f: driving times (was: NJSIAA sux...)

2003-01-15 Thread Berry,Bruce
aGAIN LETS THOSE ARE ONE DAY MEETS! Bruce -Original Message- From: Reuben Frank [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, January 14, 2003 4:59 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: t-and-f: driving times (was: NJSIAA sux...) This whole argument about the North having to drive all the

RE: t-and-f: driving times (was: NJSIAA sux...)

2003-01-15 Thread Berry,Bruce
Please remember people Camden to 168th St. is at max 2 hrs. (as told to me by Martin Booker Head Coach), also this is on a Sat. w/ one day of comp/ Lets talk about P'Burg (last exit in NJ to the north) to Egg Harbor or North Hunterdon to Egg Harbor for a two day meet, when you will spend almost

RE: t-and-f: driving times (was: NJSIAA sux...)

2003-01-14 Thread Berry,Bruce
Point Noted :) -Original Message- From: Lee Nichols [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, January 14, 2003 3:12 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: t-and-f: driving times (was: NJSIAA sux...) Yeah, but the state track meet is two days. Doesn't affect most athletes, but some double

RE: t-and-f: driving times (was: NJSIAA sux...)

2003-01-14 Thread Berry,Bruce
These trips in basketball are ONE DAY GAMES not TWO DAY contests! Bruce Berry -Original Message- From: Bloomquist, Bret [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, January 14, 2003 12:44 PM To: 'Lee Nichols'; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: Bloomquist, Bret Subject: RE: t-and-f: driving times (was: N

RE: t-and-f: NJSIAA sux...

2003-01-14 Thread Berry,Bruce
Here is just another example of the "NON CARING ABOUT THE KIDS" people that run the NJSIAA. As the former Head Coach of Elizabeth HS in NJ I have had NUMEROUS battles with this group. The problem is that this group, especially "Don's Crew" is the typical "GOOD OLE' BOY" crew, either you are wi

t-and-f: RE: OOPS... my bad

2002-12-10 Thread Berry,Bruce
d "is that the DM who " found out his answer and then commented as he pleased. Get the fact first! Bruce Berry Assistant Track and Field Coach The University of Akron -Original Message- From: malmo [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Monday, December 09, 2002 12:28 PM To: Berr

RE: t-and-f: USATF Annual Meeting News & Notes

2002-12-09 Thread Berry,Bruce
In response to the comment about Dennis Mitchell, he IS NOT the former sprinter but in fact the current Head Track and Field Coach at the University of Akron, so next time comments want to be made. GET THE FACTS STRAIGHT FIRST! Bruce Berry Assistant Coach The University of Akron -Original M

RE: t-and-f: USATF Annual Meeting News & Notes

2002-12-09 Thread Berry,Bruce
You obviously have not done ANY research and make comments without knowing WHAT YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT! That Dennis Mitchell IS NOT the former sprinter but is in fact the current Head Track and Field Coach at The University of Akron. So next time you what to comment on who or how, GET THE FACT