TEAM JSRC

The Club will be participating in the New York Road Runners Team Competition.

JSRC Teams Report

After taking 1st Place in both the Masters and the Veterans categories at the Bronx Half Marathon on Sunday, July 7th, the JSRC Mens Teams are both in place for awards at the 2002 NYRR Club Championships. The JSRC Masters Team is solidly in 2nd place with 79 points, trailing only the Central Park Track Club, which has a long tradition of winning in NYRR races. This is the first year for our JSRC Teams, and we should be able to hold 2nd place. The top three teams are honored at the NYRR annual banquet. The Masters team was lead by Bob Bythell (1st AG) 1:15:49 (5:47 pace), Tom Hall (1st AG) 1:20:05 (6:06 pace), and Cliff Russell 1:23:36 (6:21 pace). The JSRC Veterans Team has moved up to 3rd place with 67 points, having passed the Staten Island Athletic Club. We are only 2 points out of 2nd place. Again the top three teams get awards. The Vets were lead by Tom Hall, Bill Scholl (1:26:22), and John Shavel(1:28:00). They were backed up by Dave Sauls who ran 1:31:35 and was 4th in his age group. Miles Hersey, Jeff Neis, Ron Cohen, Russell Stallone, and Bill Dunn also ran well, and would have scored for many other teams, but only the top 3 scores counted at this race. Our next mens NYRR race is on Saturday 8/17/02 in Central Park. This is the NYRR Club Championshiprace, and scores double points. So we need our full squad for a peak performance. This race along could lock up medals for both teams if our best guys can run. Also 5 Masters score in that race, so we need a deep team. If you are a JSRC member and want to run with us on 8/17/02, email Jerry Convery at Bestguy7@aol.com. Even if you are not scoring for the team on a given day, the comraderie (and post race parties) are great.

Register at the NYRRC Web Site - www.nyrrc.org. Make sure you indicate JSRC as your Team. Follows are planned events.

Queens Half Marathon April 13, 8:00am Men

Skaggs Walsh 5K April 13, 8:00am Women

Allure Half Marathon May 12, 8:00am Women Only

You Gotta Have Park 5M May 18, 10:00am Men only

New York Mini Marathon 10K June 8, 9:00am Women Only

FRNY Lesbian/Gay Pride Run 5M June 29, 9:00am Men/Women

Bronx Half-Marathon July 7, 8:00am Men Only

Club Championship 5M Aug. 17, 8:30am Men/WomenDouble Points

Fred Lebow 5K XC Sept. 22, 11:30am Men/Women

Staten Island Half Marathon Oct. 13, 9:40am Men/Women

New York City Marathon Nov. 3, 10:50am Men/Women

Joe Kleinerman 10K Dec. 15, 9:30am Men/Women

The JSRC is forming Race Teams for 2002, and will have a Men's Veteran (50+) team, a Men's Master's, Men's open and Women's Open.

There is no fee to join the team, just JSRC membership. There are no tryouts,or minimum standards for the teams; we want as many people as possible to participate. You are not required to run any particular race; just run when available or if you have committed to a Relay race.

We will be competing in New York City as part of the CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS for 2002, with awards for the top 3 teams, based upon points scored in Club races once a month. Most races are in Central Park, which is a great place to run.I believe that we can make a strong showing in NYC.

If you are a member of the NYRRC and run 9 races during 2002, you are guaranteed entry into the next New York City Marathon. (A bonus to team participation)

We also will be entering relays, and are forming Relay Teams for the Jersey Shore Relay in April. Five members per team in various categories, which we will work out after the above teams are in place. We will look for other "road trip" relays also, and definitely will have a few teams in the River to Sea Relay in August.

Jerry Convery is acting as Coordinator for sign-ups for the Teams. Over 55 people have already signed up for teams.

You can contact Jerry via email at Bestguy7@aol.com or call him at 732-290-1920.

This is the place to find information on opportunities to represent the Jersey Shore Running Club in team competitions. Please remember that team competition is for everyone regardless of ability level. Everyone is welcome to compete for club teams.