NORTH COUNTRY YMCA
	GILBERT R. RHOADES MEMORIAL TRACK MEET MAY 12, 2007 - Lancaster Elementary School Results

Over 300 boys and girls, ages 7 to 14, from 10 North Country schools, convened with more than 100+ spectators at the Lancaster (NH) School, host of the 73rd Annual Gilbert R. Rhoades Memorial NCYMCA Track Meet. This signature North Country YMCA event is always held on the second Saturday of May.

The day commenced with NCYMCA, Inc. Executive Director Dianne Rappa welcoming everyone to the day's events. Following the flag salute and recognition of the volunteers and officials, the events began.

Olivia Cunningham of Profile set a new record for the Class B Girls High Jump by clearing the bar at 4’ 6”!

Participating schools were Bethlehem Daisy Bronson Haverhill Lafayette Lakeway Lancaster Lisbon Profile Whitefield

During the Awards Ceremony eight trophies were awarded for permanent possession, one for each of the four age groups of boys and one for each of the four age groups for girls. Individual certificates were also given to the school coaches for their presentation to winning individuals of all the first four places in each event and to all members of the winning relay teams.

Results for the Team Trophies:  

Class	School	Events
E (7-8 yr) Girls	Bethlehem	50 yd. dash, long jump, 200 yd. relay
E (7-8 yr) Boys	Bethlehem	50 yd. dash, long jump, 200 yd. relay
D (9-10 yr) Girls	Lancaster	50 yd. dash, long jump, 200 yd. relay
D (9-10 yr) Boys	Lancaster	50 yd. dash, long jump, 200 yd. relay
C (11-12 yr) Girls	White Mountain	75 yd. dash, long jump, high jump, 300 yd. relay
C (11-12 yr) Boys	Bethlehem	75 yd. dash, long jump, high jump, 300 yd. relay
B (13-14 yr) Girls	Profile	75 yd. dash, long jump, high jump, shot put, 300 yd. relay
B (13-14 yr) Boys	White Mountain	100 yd. dash, long jump, high jump, shot put, & 400 yd relay

North Country YMCA is grateful for the generous support of Shaw’s of Woodsville for their donations toward our food concession. Certificate printing was donated by Harrison Publishing of Littleton.

Volunteers who served this year included:

• Food concession: Vern Schrum, Ann & Kara Goolman
• Timing: Emilie & Hope Smith, Harry McGuigan, Barb Andross Odell, Rick Simmons, Mary Fowler
• High Jump: Claire Mead, Abi Medina, Ryan
• Shot Put: Bob Warden, Derek Marble
• Long Jump: Jeff Soule, Jonathan Smith
• Fun Mile Run: Pam Blampied, BJ Schwartz
• Official certificates and scorekeepers: Sharon McGuigan, Kris Germain

With the tremendous help and cooperation of all these volunteers, the awarding of trophies and certificates was made possible within minutes after the completion of each event and a rewarding experience was had by all!