NORTH COUNTRY YMCA
	GILBERT R. RHOADES 75th MEMORIAL TRACK MEET MAY 9, 2009 - Lancaster School Results

Over 300 boys and girls, ages 7 to 14, from 12 North Country schools, convened with more than 200 spectators at the Lancaster (NH) School, host of the 75th 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 National Anthem and recognition of the volunteers and officials, the events began.

Participating schools were Bartlett Bethlehem Daisy Bronson Gorham Haverhill Lafayette Lakeway Lancaster Linwood 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 & Lancaster	50 yd. dash, long jump, 200 yd. relay
D (9-10 yr) Girls	Bethlehem	50 yd. dash, long jump, 200 yd. relay
D (9-10 yr) Boys	Lafayette	50 yd. dash, long jump, 200 yd. relay
C (11-12 yr) Girls	Bethlehem	75 yd. dash, long jump, high jump, 300 yd. relay
C (11-12 yr) Boys	Lancaster	75 yd. dash, long jump, high jump, 300 yd. relay
B (13-14 yr) Girls	White Mountain	75 yd. dash, long jump, high jump, shot put, 300 yd. relay
B (13-14 yr) Boys	Whitefield	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, Littleton, and Lancaster 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 and Mary Schrum, Leeann and David Trahan
• Timing: Harry McGuigan, Barb Andross Odell, Wayne Dickey, Emilie Smith, Jada Couture-Adair
• Start line: Scott Kleinschrodt
• High Jump: Bob and Claire Mead
• Shot Put: Bob Warden
• Long Jump: Jeff Soule, Rick Simmons
• Fun Mile Run: Pam Blampied and family
• Official certificates and scorekeepers: Marie Snyder, 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!