AUGUST, 2008:
COI MEMBER COMPANIES HELP HALFSTEPPERS TRACK TEAM WITH THEIR DREAM TO
ATTEND THE NATIONAL TRACK MEET IN DETROIT, MICHIGAN!
Coach John Holmes – former
coach at Kennedy High
School – approached the
City Council for monetary help so that his kids could compete at the annual
event in Detroit, Michigan. The City of Richmond came through with funding; however, Coach John was
still short $7000 with a week away from their departure date. Our COI companies came through – thanks to
Allied Propane, Mechanics Bank, Plant Reclamation, California Oils and Sims Metal we were able
to present the checks to Coach John Holmes days before their scheduled
departure. Because the Half Steppers
operate on a shoestring budget -as of this date do not have a website, however,
if you are interested in find out more information – or better yet, providing a
donation so that the youth track team can continue to participate in events,
please contact Johnny Holmes at (510)478-6783.
The Original Half-Steppers Off and Running
[Vintage photo courtesy of The Globe
Newspaper, 2005: http://www.theglobenewspapers.com/webarchives/05Sep28/sports.htm]
“The team is open to boys and girls from ages 8 to 18. [2004] team was very
successful, placing nine runners on the National All-American team. Richmond’s
Original Half-Steppers was organized in 1937 by Coach Johnny Holmes to keep
youth off the streets and offer a positive outlook on life. “Many former Half-Steppers have gone on the
play in the NFL; one is currently a Superior Court Judge in Alameda
County and another is a nationally
known attorney,” said Holmes.
The Pacific Association has provided the following club
information:
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Last
updated on 2008-04-04
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Primary
contact
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JOHNNY
HOLMES
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Primary
phone
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510-478-6783
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Membership
contact
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Eric
Avery
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Membership
phone
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510
5991774
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Club
email
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abethesnake@aol.com
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Hotline
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Website
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Total
members
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50
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Annual
dues
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150.00
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Year
established
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0
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Locations
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Contra
Costa, Solano, Alameda
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Sponsors
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Track
workouts
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Kennedy
High Richmond
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Road
trail workouts
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Monday
Thursday Friday 4-6pm
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Newsletter
frequency
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Competition
focus
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Track and
Field Youth
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Primary
club focus
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sportsmanship
& preparation
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Annual
club events
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2008
USATF fees paid?
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Y
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Comments
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