Rain

Relocated practice today due to the weather (our first-choice hill was muddy). Started in the barn after a bit of rain, but the heart of the workout was clear--and it turned out to be a more successful workout than we'd originally planned! As soon as we returned to the barn, the downpour came. Wish I had a photo of the kids who took advantage of the shower. :) Thanking God for the little things.

10 Things That Require Zero Talent

Going around Facebook... :)

Inaugural Track & Field Season - First Days

The track & field season is underway! "Be flexible and keep a sense of humor" is our inaugural season motto. :) We have a motley of practice locations including a city hall/park, a church, and a high school track--but it works and we're thankful. The weather has cooperated such that we've been able to run outdoors every day. These kids are true pioneers, and I can't say enough good about them.

Spring 2016 Fundraisers

Two fundraisers in five days--whew!

Thanks to Cub Foods in Rogers for the opportunity to serve their customers. We had two shifts of hardworking Nighthawks providing grocery bagging services and earning tips to help get our inaugural season off the ground. (And yes, they're all wearing CC shirts because we're so new we don't even *have* track t-shirts yet, ha.) Way to go, team!

Thanks also to WEST Homeschool Classes for inviting us to their used curriculum sale. We set up a table with hundreds of donated books as well as delicious homemade baked goods. Another successful day, and afterwards we were able to bless another homeschool co-op with our leftover books.

We are in a season (year?) of much labor in the creation process, but the goal is to grow a sustainable program. Thank you to all who are participating in the vision.

2016 Track & Field Team Store Open!

Emphasis: Optional. Pick, choose, or don't. :) Racing uniforms (singlet and shorts) are team property; warmups (jackets and/or pants), t-shirts, and gear bags are optional purchases and yours to keep.

Take a look, and if you see something you like, place your order here:
jjathletics.tuosystems.com/stores/northwestnighthawkstrack2016

A few important points:

1. The store will close Thursday night, March 24, at 11:59 P.M.
2. 2016 Inaugural Season t-shirts are available with long or short sleeves.
   
3. Warmup jackets/pants come in both men's and ladies' styles. Be sure you order the right ones. :) Sizes offered include XS-XXL. Sizes are listed in the drop-downs are in alpha order, not size order. {Shrug.} The jackets are lightweight and taffeta lined. The pants are more of a mediumweight (I'd say more waterproof), mesh lined to the knees, and then taffeta lined to the ankle, where there is a zipper so you can get them over your shoes.
4. We will have some warmup sample sizes available at Uniform Try-On times. After that, you might have to go to Buffalo (jjathletics.com). Let us know before you drive out there. ***Racing uniforms (singlet and shorts) are team property; warmups (jackets/pants) are optional purchases and yours to keep.*** If you have not signed up for a uniform try-on time, please do so via SignUpGenius or we will have to guess at your size.
5. The gear bags are new for us and simply say "Northwest Nighthawks" so you can use them for cross country, too. ;) Erika did a test drive and fit a ton of stuff in it.
   

For reference: Erika fit the Ladies' S jacket and Ladies' S pants. I (Coach Jennifer) thought the S jacket was a little roomy for me, but I wouldn't want the arms any shorter; and XS pants for me. Luke will be ordering a men's XS jacket (they don't have pants small enough; maybe next year we can look into youth sizes). Coach (Kirk) Swanson fit the men's M jacket and M pants. Men's sizes tend to run a size larger than women's.

Augusta also has a live chat help option: http://chat.augustasportswear.com/ECCChat/chat.html

Hope this helps! Again, all is optional as a service to the team and fans. As always, let us know if you have questions.