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Ron Ruptier Invitational Meet Information (March 7): Team members who will be competing on Saturday, March 7 are posted below. Please let the coaches know if you can't make the meet so that we can fill your spot before Tuesday's entry deadline.

Arrival Times: Athletes should arrive at Ponderosa HS at least one hour before their event is scheduled to start (90 minutes for distance runners).

Running events will be run in what we call a "rolling schedule" meaning they will start at 9:00 am and after that follow the order on the schedule. However, after the 9:00 am start the times for each running event will be uncertain. Because of this we have provided an estimated running event time schedule below.

Field event times are listed on the order of events (link below) and are fairly accurate with the exception of the pole vault. It will begin at 8:30 am and follow a rolling schedule. Vaulters should figure at least 2 hours per division so plan your arrival accordingly.

Meet Links:

Admission: Adults $8, Seniors & Students $6, Students w/ PHS ASB $2, Children 12 & Under Free & PHS Booster Club Card Holder Free

Meet Program: This includes the heat sheets, and meet record for each event. $2

Parking: All Buses are directed to Park in the second school entrance (the circle) @ the front of the school (not a parking lot).  All visitor cars please park in the student parking lot, first entrance. Additional parking may be found at the third entrance to the school marked “Staff Lot”.  Once all bus spots have been taken additional bus parking may happen in the loop located adjacent to softball fields (NOT in parking lots). There are limited handicap spots available off the loop adjacent to the softball fields.  There is NO PARKING in the upper parking lot, this is for event staff, volunteers, and people with cleared access for the farm. There will be posted signage to help with parking and someone staffed at the gate to clear staff and volunteers for upper parking lot access.

Facility: Award winning, all weather 8 lane track, two jump runways, one discus & one shot put ring, one high jump pit one pole vault pit. 3/16 inch Pyramid spikes ONLY (checked at entrance).  Timing provided by Mansoor Timing. Tent/Canopies can be set up in the home or visiting bleacher side and will not be allowed on the infield, grass areas, or restricting press box view of the track.

First Aid: Located at the south end of the stadium under the tent with medical tables.  Given the size of the meet this is for injury evaluation, ice and bandages provided as needed.  Again for those that REQUIRE FIRST AID ONLY!

Restrooms: Restrooms are located on the sides of the Snack Bar Building.  Men’s on the left and Women's on the right.

Clerk of Course: All running event competitors must check in with the clerk of the course, located on the infield turf.  All running events will be seeded & REQUIRE a hip number for lane assignment! Field event athletes check in at your event. 

Infield: Only Competing athletes & officials are allowed on the infield. No spectators are allowed. All athletes must refrain from electronic use in all competition areas including infield. There is no food or beverages (other than water) allowed on the turf.  Warm up area is located off the backside of the discus ring.

Results & Scoring: All Track & Field events will be scored through six (6) places, 10-8-6-4-2-1 basis, for each division. Results will be posted on green boards at south side of bleachers & posted live on Redcaptiming.com

Awards: Each event in each division will medal 1st-3rd place finishers. Athletes may pick up their awards as soon as results are announced / posted. Awards table will be located at the south end of the bleachers. All Athletes must sign for their own medal upon pickup.

Snack Bar: A full snack bar will operate throughout the meet.

***Each full school will receive a ticket for each coach listed on athletic.net if bringing a full team.  Partial schools and school entering individuals will receive 1 coaches ticket per gender) good for 1 drink and 1 food item from our snack bar.  This is in addition to the hospitality tables (water, coffee, fruit and pastries) provided for PHS T&F Staff, confirmed volunteers, meet officials and visiting coaches with wrist bands. 

Estimated Time Heats Event
9:00 AM Times below from last year. Will be updated when we know TBA Varsity Boys 110 H
9:08 AM the number of heats   FS Boys 110 H
9:13 AM   Varsity Girls 100 H
9:20 AM   FS Girls 100 H
9:30 AM   FS Girls 1600
9:38 AM   FS Boys 1600
9:45 AM   FS Girls 4 x 100
9:51 AM   FS Boys 4 x 100
9:54 AM   Varsity Girls 4 x 100
9:57 AM   Varsity Boys 4 x 100
10:04 AM   Varsity Girls 1600
10:12 AM   Varsity Boys 1600
10:18 AM   FS Girls 400
10:30 AM   FS Boys 400
10:42 AM   Varsity Girls 400
10:54 AM   Varsity Boys 400
11:06 AM   FS Girls 100
11:18 AM   FS Boys 100
11:30 AM   Varsity Girls 100
11:42 AM   Varsity Boys 100
11:58 AM   FS Girls 800
12:03 PM   FS Boys 800
12:11 PM   Varsity Girls 800
12:15 PM   Varsity Boys 800
12:23 PM   FS Girls 300 H
12:32 PM   Varsity Girls 300 H
12:42 PM   FS Boys 300 H
12:46 PM   Varsity Boys 300 H
1:04 PM   FS Girls 200
1:25 PM   FS Boys 200
1:43 PM   Varsity Girls 200
2:01 PM   Varsity Boys 200
2:25 PM   FS Girls 3200
2:45 PM   FS Boys 3200
3:05 PM   Varsity Girls 3200
3:20 PM   Varsity Boys 3200
3:35 PM   FS Girls 4 x 400
3:42 PM   FS Boys 4 x 400
3:49 PM   Varsity Girls 4 x 400
3:56 PM   Varsity Boys 4 x 400
4:10 PM   end

(posted 3-3-26)

Glenn Poole Invitational Information: On Saturday, February 28, athletes should arrive at Oakmont High School at least one hour before their event is scheduled to start (distance runners should arrive 90 minutes before event start time).

Running events will be run in what we call a "rolling schedule" meaning they will start at 9:00 am and after that follow the order on the schedule. However, after the 9:00 am start the times for each running event will be uncertain. Below is an estimated time schedule for the running events. Remember this is a best guess so plan to be at Oakmont High School well in advance of this guess because the meet could run faster or slower than the estimated time schedule.

Field event times are listed on the order of events below (follow Glenn Poole Schedule of Events link). Field events will begin at 8:30 am and follow a set schedule for some events and a rolling schedule for others. As you will see the long and triple jump are on a set schedule but the high jump, pole vault and throwing events are on a rolling schedule. For the rolling scheduled events figure that each field event division (frosh/soph boys, varsity girls etc) will take about 2 to 2.5 hours.

Team area: Coach U will attempt to arrive at Oakmont (very) early to set up our team tents on the south end of the visitors stands.

Parking: Parking is very limited. Coaches please instruct athletes to carpool if they are arriving separate from the team. There is no charge to park.

Entry Gate: Gates open at 7am. Spectators will enter through the gate closest to the parking lot (on the right). Coaches meet late arriving athletes at the main entrance on the left (or visitor entrance).

Admission: Spectators entering the stadium must have a wristband. Coaches and athletes will be given 1 color. Spectators will be given a separate color. Everyone is expected to keep their wristband on for the day to allow you to go through the gates without problems. We are asking that the whole team enter together OR coaches meet your athletes outside the gate with wristbands. No one will be allowed through without a wristband.

BV Athlete/Coach's Wristbands: See Coach U at the gate for wristbands.

Guests can pay by Cash, Card, or Apple Pay for everything: Entrance, T-shirts, Snack bar, and Vendors.

Awards: Medals will be awarded to the top four (4) overall finishers in each event. Athletes should pick up their medals from the awards table.

Entry Fees: All teams must provide a form of payment to gain entry. If you believe your district is sending your check, please have a personal check to hold its place until we receive it. Maximum entry feeis $300.00 per school. Smaller schools may enter athletes at a rate of $10.00 per athlete entered. Bring your check to the meet. If your district will only mail, please make checks payable to Oakmont Track & Field.

Warmups: Warmups will be on the upper athletic fields behind the press box side of the stadium. We are asking that all athletes and spectators remain outside the track unless they are checked in for their field event, or unless their heat has already been sent from the clerk of the course. Coaches will be allowed to specific field event areas, but please have coaches of running events remain outside the track or in the bleachers. If coaches camp out in the infield, then athletes will gravitate to them.

Shot and Disc: The Upper ring and area around it will be used for Frosh/Soph shot and Frosh/Soph Girls Discus.  Please see the updated order of events.

Team Canopies: Please do not set up canopies inside the track. We want to minimize obstructions between the starters and the timers. Canopies should be in the bleachers (not obstructing the press box!), or on the athletic fields behind the stadium.

Changes to Entries: We are not making any additions to the meet. It is only the first meet of the season, and we are not going to create mass confusion for our clerks and for our timers. If you need to change an athletes division, or substitute an athlete already in the meet for another athlete from your school, then all these changes need to be made with the timer before 8:30 AM.

Bib numbers: We are using bib numbers throughout the meet, not hip numbers. Please make sure your athletes keep them on the entire meet. These will be used for both field and running events. We will be “packing” heats all day to fill lanes. If athletes do not respond to calls to check in, they will get scratched so that our clerk and “pack”. Please make sure they know to check in at the clerk, and how to check out of a field event in order to check into for a race.

Field Event Check in: Field event check in and warm ups start at 7:30 am or when the volunteer running the event is there to supervise. Field Event athletes check in at their event, NOT at the clerk of the course.

Running Event Check in: Running event check in will be at the clerk of the course, located at the top of the ramp at the south end of the stadium. Athletes who do not check in for their event will be scratched. We will not stop the meet to reinsert an athlete who did not follow instructions. Please make sure your athletes know where to go. Do NOT have them report to the starting line. They will be instructed when to go with their heat.

4x800: Just reminding everyone that there is one race per gender. Your teams can consist of athletes who are competing F/S or Varsity the remainder of the meet, but participation does count as one of their 4 events for the day.

Kids Half-Lapper: Following the 400 Meters, we will host our very popular kids half-lapper. This is free to enter for all kids 10 and under. Kids 6 and under will only run shorter. Candy will be awarded to all participants.

Throwers 4x100: At the end of the meet we will host our popular Throwers 4x100. These can be coed teams, but should consist entirely of throwers - no ringers!

Spikes: We are asking that athletes spikes do not exceed ¼ inch. Please help us take care of our facility.

Concessions: We will have a snack bar operating the entire meet, and we will provide coaches meal tickets in your team packet. There will also be food trucks throughout the day. We will have a coffee truck on site. Save yourself and parents from making a Starbucks stop on the way to the meet.  We do not allow outside BBQs or grills on our campus. Please notify your athletes/parents not to bring them.

Those not entered: This meet has entry limits meaning not all of our athletes will be able to compete in this meet. We try to get as many of you in as we can but we have a very large team and the top athletes will always get first consideration for weekend meets.

Checking out: After your last event ends remember to check in and let your event coach know that you are leaving the meet.

Final Bella Vista entries are posted below (Follow the "Bella Vista Entries By Athlete" link). A full meet program with lane assignments etc. can be viewed by folowing the "results" link below.

Bella Vista Entries By Athlete Glenn Poole Schedule of Events
Bella Vista Entries By Event Map To Oakmont HS
Results (To view meet program select start list buttons) General Meet Information
Real Time Results (as runners cross finish line)  
Estimated Running Event Times (TBA) Event
9:00 AM Varsity Girls 3200 (1 heat)
9:20 AM Varsity Boys 3200 (2 heats)
9:50 AM Varsity Boys 110H (2 heats)
9:57 AM FS Boys 110H (1 heat)
10:02 AM Varsity Girls 100H (2 heats)
10:07 AM FS Girls 100H (2 heats)
10:15 AM Varsity Girls 4 x 800 (1 heat)
10:30 AM Varsity Boys 4 x 800 (1 heat)
10:40 AM FS Girls 3200 (1 heat)
11:00 AM FS Boys 3200 (1 heat)
11:15 AM FS Girls 4 x 100 (1 heat)
11:20 AM FS Boys 4 x 100 (1 heat)
11:25 AM Varsity Girls 4 x 100 (1 heat)
11:30 AM Varsity Boys 4 x 100 (2 heats)
11:38 AM FS Girls 400 (5 heats)
11:53 AM FS Boys 400 (6 heats)
12:11 PM Varsity Girls 400 (5 heats)
12:26 PM Varsity Boys 400 (6 heats)
12:44 PM Kids Half Lapper Under 10
12:49 PM Kids Half Lapper Under 5
12:54 PM FS Girls 100 (5 heats)
1:04 PM FS Boys 100 (6 heats)
1:16 PM Varsity Girls 100 (5 heats)
1:26 PM Varsity Boys 100 (6 heats)
1:38 PM FS Girls 800 (2 heats)
1:46 PM FS Boys 800 (3 heats)
1:55 PM Varsity Girls 800 (2 heats)
2:03 PM Varsity Boys 800 (3 heats)
2:15 PM FS Girls 300 LH (2 heats)
2:21 PM Varsity Girls 300 LH (2 heats)
2:29 PM FS Boys 300 LH (2 heats)
2:36 PM Varsity Boys 300 LH (2 heats)
2:44 PM FS Girls 200 (7 heats)
3:00 PM FS Boys 200 (6 heats)
3:14 PM Varsity Girls 200 (7 heats)
3:30 PM Varsity Boys 200 (7 heats)
3:46 PM FS Girls 1600 (2 heats)
4:06 PM FS Boys 1600 (3 heats)
4:26 PM Varsity Girls 1600 (2 heats)
4:41 PM Varsity Boys 1600 (3 heats)
4:59 PM FS Girls 4 x 400 (1 heat)
5:05 PM FS Boys 4 x 400 (1 heat)
5:11 PM Varsity Girls 4 x 400 (2 heats)
5:23 PM Varsity Boys 4 x 400 (1 heat)
5:30 PM end
   
   

(posted 2-24-26)

Parent Meeting: There will be a team parent meeting on Wednesday, February 25 at 6:30 pm at BV in the atrium. Follow this link to view a map of where the atrium is on campus. Look to the upper left of the map and find the J wing. Room J1 is the atrium.

Topics of discussion will be team rules and expectations, season schedule, transportation to away meets, and ways you as parents can help your son or daughter as well as the BV track community. We have a very large team this year so it is important that we get everyone involved and this meeting is the first step. Hope to see you all there!

Attention Parents - As a reminder the Track and Field Team is seeking your donation of $125.00 to the BVXCT Booster Club (click/tap for donation form).  The money is used to pay for our additional Coaching Stipends, Uniform Replacement and Athlete Entrance Fees.   We will be collecting your donations at the Parent Meeting on Wednesday, February 26th at 6:30PM.   We accept cash, checks (made out to Bella Vista Track and Cross Country Booster Club with your athlete's name in the memo), Apple Pay or Online Donations. For those that pay on Wednesday there will be a raffle drawing to win a free family pack for entrance into our home track meets.

Thank you so much for your support of our amazing Track and Field Program.  It's going to be a great season.  Go Broncos!

(posted 2-16-26)

Practice schedule for the week of February 16-20:

(posted 2-11-26)

How to view results at track meets: There are usually two ways to view results for our track meets.

  1. If you see a link on the bvtrack.com home page that reads "real time results" it is for viewing running event results as the runners cross the finish line. These results post in real time and then the page will reset for the next running heat. An example would be the link on the home page of bvtrack.com that reads BV Time Trial Real Time Results. Although they exist, we usually do not have real time results for field events.
  2. The second way to view results is when the entire event is over. You will be able to view compiled results at a different link like the one on our home page that reads Compiled Results. These results show every competitor's time or mark (field events) in each event and the overall order that they finished a short time after each event is complete.

(posted 2-11-26)

Still Need To Sign-up For The Bella Vista Track and Field Team?  If you missed the sign up meeting and still want to join the team you can sign up by following this link. You can also see Coach U during the day at BV to sign up. For all other information on the up coming 2026 Bella Vista track and field season follow this link to the frequently asked questions page.

(posted 12-3-25)

The 2026 Season Off and Running!: We officially begin our 2026 track and field season on Monday, February 2. This means that practice is no longer voluntary but manditory. ROLL CALL WILL BE TAKEN DAILY. If you need to be absent from practice you will need to email Coach U to let him know the reason you are absent (distance runners email Coach Kuphaldt). If you are still out for a winter sport or still haven't gotten cleared on sportsnet then please contact Coach U and let him know your status. Click for clearance list.

Follow this link to read our team handbook. It contains all of the team rules and guidelines that you will be responsible for.

The coaching staff is looking forward to working with you this year! GO BRONCOS!

(posted 1-31-26)

2026 Bella Vista Spike Night at Gold Country: Gold Country Run and Sport is having a BV track and field spike night on Thursday, January 29 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. They are offering a 20% discount to Bella Vista team members along with free pizza and drinks. They are located at 4370 Town Center Blvd, #150, El Dorado Hills, CA, 95762. Check them out for a great deal on shoes. If you have questions about what to buy just ask a coach!

(posted 1-26-26)

2026 Track and Field Pre-Season Conditioning: The Bella Vista Track and Field Team will begin pre-season conditioning starting Tuesday, January 20 at 3:45 pm. Meet at the BV track (in the stadium) and wear something you can work out in. You will need to be cleared through the BV athletics department before you can participate. For information on the clearance process follow this link.

Follow this link to see if you are cleared to start training with the team.

Follow this link to view a check list on how to get started with the registration process.

It's January and it could be cold so bring a sweatshirt and sweatpants that you can warm up in and wear when you are done. We will meet every week day Monday through Friday with the exception of Monday, January 19 because of the Holiday.

Athletes who are currently in a winter sport (basketball, soccer & wrestling) need to finish the winter sport season before they can join the track team.

(posted 1-11-26)

Time To Recruit!: It has always been true that having large teams in the sport of track and field means that the team will be stronger. The more athletes we have on the team the stronger we will be. With that said, it is time to recruit from the student body. If you were in a fall sport or are now in a winter sport do your best to recruit team members from these sports to our track and field team. If they have a talent like speed or height or strength or endurance convince them to join our team. If you haven't yet participated in a sport this school year try to recruit a friend to the team. We win with numbers! Let's try to make our team the largest, strongest team around!

(posted 12-21-25)

2026 Track and Field Team Sign Ups: The Bella Vista Track and Field Team will be having sign-ups on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at lunch in the big gym.  Those wanting to join the team will need to be there to sign up and collect important information on the upcoming 2026 season.  If you have any friends who want to come out make sure that they stop by!

Pre-season conditioning begins Tuesday, January 20. Our season officially begins Monday, February 2.   You must go through the clearance process to be able to participate with the team during pre-season conditioning!  Click the "clearance process" link above for more information on athletic clearance, grades, etc... (posted 11-8-25)