Schuster's Farm

The club got to start off October with some fall activities! With the goats, the pumpkins, the corn maze, and and our bellies filled with apple cider donuts- autumn is officially here! Hopefully you didn't get lost in the corn maze, and curtainly not curtain chaos! You can find and put pictures here!

Upcoming Meets:

Gene Davis: Come take a journey to the Big Apple(ton) and  enjoy the scenic Fox River as you race at the pristine grounds Lawrence University! (or maybe Reid municipal golf course instead) This will be the fastest course of the season and is a great opportunity to race against other D3 schools in the area! This meet is also only two hours away from Madison and you might run into Willem Dafoe... or see the ghost of Harry Houdini.

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NIRCA Regionals: Come take a historic journey to University of Caitlyn Clark where we will take on NIRCA regionals against all of the track clubs in the great plains region!! This is a great opportunity to meet your fellow cows, as it is a overnight meet! By racing in this meet, you will also qualify for nationals as well! (if you didn't already run Border Battle!)

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NIRCA Nationals: Do you have a sweet tooth? If so you are in luck, this years nationals is in  THE Hershey, Pennsylvania! It is the culmination of our cross country season, and there will be a championship race for our top 7 fastest runners, but there are also open races for everyone to participate in! You will need to have raced at either Border Battle or NIRCA Regionals in order to race here.

Sign up here

Cownnections and WTC Wordle!

WTC Wordle

Cownnections

Volunteering:

Be sure to check out and sign up for future volunteering events and look out for updates from our Volunteer Coordinator, Jenna Auth!

Check out and sign up for future volunteer events here!

Message from the Photographer, Liam Beran!

Schuster's Farm

Attention everyone: There is a chill in the air, the leaves are changing colors, and a spooky feeling has overcome Madison.  You all know what that means: time for Schuster's Farm! Next Friday, October 4th, we will be heading over to do the corn maze, meet the goats, play fun games, get fall treats, and so much more!  Sign up here!

Upcoming Meets:

Warrior Invitational: Join us to become two peat champions and try to remain the undefeated, undisputed champions of the Warrior Invitational! ! This is a great opportunity to race against D3 schools in West Allis- which is only about an hour drive away! According to Moses Nettles JR. who is a premier google level 7 local guide, "Tons of space for food, games, bounce house and clean bathrooms." So bring your Bouncy House and lets defend our trophy! ! ! 😤

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Gene Davis: Come take a journey to the Big Apple(ton) and  enjoy the scenic Fox River as you race at the pristine grounds Lawrence University! (or maybe Reid municipal golf course instead) This will be the fastest course of the season and is a great opportunity to race against other D3 schools in the area! This meet is also only two hours away from Madison and you might run into Willem Dafoe... or see the ghost of Harry Houdini.

Sign up here

NIRCA Regionals: Come take a historic journey to University of Caitlyn Clark where we will take on NIRCA regionals against all of the track clubs in the great plains region!! This is a great opportunity to meet your fellow cows, as it is a overnight meet! By racing in this meet, you will also qualify for nationals as well! (if you didn't already run Border Battle!)

Sign up here

Volunteering:

The cows spent all day running an aid station for the Ironman, it was a huge success and thank you all who came out to support the club and the community! This is always one of our largest fundraising events of the year, along with STS! Be sure to check out and sign up for future volunteering events and look out for updates from our Volunteer Coordinator, Jenna Auth!

Check out and sign up for future volunteer events here!

"Emma Hudson jumps for joy, her face lit up with excitement as if the race has already been won. But behind that cheerful exterior, she hides the looming reality—an unforgiving race course with a million hills waiting to test her endurance. Her smile conceals the quiet dread of the challenge ahead, knowing the real battle hasn’t even started yet."

Message from the Photographer, Liam Beran!

Zoo Frun and ULTIMATE FRISBEE

The Cows went to the Henry Vilas Zoo this past Saturday morning and had a scavenger hunt and then hit up Gotham Bagels after! We saw monkeys, flamingos, bison, seals... and most importantly the badgers!! Although there were no cows in the Zoo- there were plenty of cows running around it. Congratulations to the winning group, who received two WTC hats!! We also played ultimate frisbee this past Thursday for practice and Group 1 emerged undefeated!! Thank you to all of the cows that came out to these events and had fun!! If you missed these events are are sad, make sure to check the Slack and the Instagram for updates about future socials!!

Message from the Photographer, Liam Beran!

Upcoming Meets:

Warrior Invitational: Join us to become two peat champions and try to remain the undefeated, undisputed champions of the Warrior Invitational! ! This is a great opportunity to race against D3 schools in West Allis- which is only about an hour drive away! According to Moses Nettles JR. who is a premier google level 7 local guide, "Tons of space for food, games, bounce house and clean bathrooms." So bring your Bouncy House and lets defend our trophy! ! ! 😤

Sign up here

Gene Davis: Come take a journey to the Big Apple(ton) and  enjoy the scenic Fox River as you race at the pristine grounds Lawrence University! (or maybe Reid municipal golf course instead) This will be the fastest course of the season and is a great opportunity to race against other D3 schools in the area! This meet is also only two hours away from Madison and you might run into Willem Dafoe... or see the ghost of Harry Houdini.

Sign up here

Volunteering:

The cows spent all day running an aid station for the Ironman, it was a huge success and thank you all who came out to support the club and the community! This is always one of our largest fundraising events of the year, along with STS! Be sure to check out and sign up for future volunteering events and look out for updates from our Volunteer Coordinator, Jenna Auth!

Check out and sign up for future volunteer events here!

INtraquad 5k

Congratulations to all the cows who raced at the time trial on Friday!! It was a blast!! (From our standards the Cows remain undefeated against the Tide) Results are posted here!

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Upcoming Meets:

Border Battle: Join us for our home meet and help the WTC compete to be the best of the midwest! By running in this race, it will also qualify you for Nationals if you cannot run regionals! The border battle is a perfect way to try racing for WTC and against other NIRCA teams, as there's no travel needed! Come race and help us defend the border!

Sign up here

Warrior Invitational: Join us to become two peat champions and try to remain the undefeated, undisputed champions of the Warrior Invitational! ! This is a great opportunity to race against D3 schools in West Allis- which is only about an hour drive away! According to Moses Nettles JR. who is a premier google level 7 local guide, "Tons of space for food, games, bounce house and clean bathrooms." So bring your Bouncy House and lets defend our trophy! ! ! 😤

Sign up here

Gene Davis: Come take a journey to the Big Apple(ton) and  enjoy the scenic Fox River as you race at the pristine grounds Lawrence University! (or maybe Reid municipal golf course instead) This will be the fastest course of the season and is a great opportunity to race against other D3 schools in the area! This meet is also only two hours away from Madison and you might run into Willem Dafoe... or see the ghost of Harry Houdini.

Sign up here

Volunteering:

The cows spent all day running an aid station for the Ironman, it was a huge success and thank you all who came out to support the club and the community! This is always one of our largest fundraising events of the year, along with STS! Be sure to check out and sign up for future volunteering events and look out for updates from our Volunteer Coordinator, Jenna Auth!

Check out and sign up for future volunteer events here!

Cownnections and WTC Wordle!

WTC Wordle

Cownnections

Badger Classic

Congratulations to all of the cows that raced in the Badger Classic on Friday! Shoutout to Dasha for CRUSHING the women's race and finishing first in a D1 meet against the Badgers, Illini, and Wildcats!

Camping Trip

The cows pulled up to Devil's Lake and Double K-D Ranch Campground for some end of summer fun! We had lots of fun hiking and swimming despite the extreme heat! Hopefully next year the weather will be just right after the last two years of being extremely cold, and extremely hot during our annual trip! More pictures will be coming once the disposable camera gets developed!

Summer Track Series

Another summer, another wonderful year of Summer Track Series! We put on several community meets including the Dane County Championships, helping to raise money for the club and bring some speed to the track in Dane County. This is one of the club's largest fundraiser (in addition to the Ironman!), so thank you to the volunteers who took time out to support our club and the community!

Upcoming Meets:

Intraquad 5k (Time Trials): 'Twas the night before Bama, when all through Madison
Not a creature was stirring, not even a badger;
The gamebibs were hung by the chimney with care,
In hopes that gameday would soon would be there;
But the cows weren't nestled all snug in their beds,
Their visions of victory danced in their heads
So they put on their running shoes and ate their gels
They met at porter boathouse where the fated race begun
but don't fret, this is for fun and do not be scared to give it your all
So make sure to sign up, and tell all your friends!

Meet at Porter Boathouse at 6:00 on Friday, the 13th for warm ups and the race starts at 6:30! Hope to see you there! Sign up deadline is the 12th

Sign up here

Border Battle: Join us for our home meet and help the WTC compete to be the best of the midwest! By running in this race, it will also qualify you for Nationals if you cannot run regionals! The border battle is a perfect way to try racing for WTC and against other NIRCA teams, as there's no travel needed! Come race and help us defend the border!

Sign up here

Warrior Invitational: Join us to become two peat champions and try to remain the undefeated, undisputed champions of the Warrior Invitational! ! This is a great opportunity to race against D3 schools in West Allis- which is only about an hour drive away! According to Moses Nettles JR. who is a premier google level 7 local guide, "Tons of space for food, games, bounce house and clean bathrooms." So bring your Bouncy House and lets defend our trophy! ! ! 😤

Sign up here

Gene Davis: Come take a journey to the Big Apple(ton) and  enjoy the scenic Fox River as you race at the pristine grounds Lawrence University! (or maybe Reid municipal golf course instead) This will be the fastest course of the season and is a great opportunity to race against other D3 schools in the area! This meet is also only two hours away from Madison and you might run into Willem Dafoe... or see the ghost of Harry Houdini.

Sign up here

Volunteering:

The cows spent all day running an aid station for the Ironman, it was a huge success and thank you all who came out to support the club and the community! This is always one of our largest fundraising events of the year, along with STS! Be sure to check out and sign up for future volunteering events and look out for updates from our Volunteer Coordinator, Jenna Auth!

Check out and sign up for future volunteer events here!

Cownnections and WTC Wordle!

WTC Wordle

Cownnections

Eagle Open!

The cows had a great time competing in the Eagle Open last week Friday and we had many amazing performances!! With this, our track season is officially over!! Congratulations to all of the cows that competed at all of the meets and the Cows that broke many records this season!!

Summer Track Series

As the school year is wrapping up, our preparations for the Summer Track Series – Wisconsin Track Club’s most important volunteering and fundraising event of the year – are in full swing.

What is the Summer Track Series?

STS is a series of community track and field meets organized by WTC that occur on various Thursday nights throughout June and July, culminating in the Dane County Championships at the end of July. These meets are put on at various tracks around the Madison area and are open to all ages and abilities. When we say “all,” we mean all – it doesn’t matter if an athlete is 5 years old or 75 years old, there’s a spot for them at STS! The Summer Track Series attracts hundreds of athletes every summer and fosters interest in track and field throughout the greater Madison community, making it a wonderful way to give back to this sport that we all love.

How does STS help the Wisconsin Track Club?

In addition to being a fantastic community event, STS serves as the main fundraiser for WTC. Profits from the meets go directly to lowering costs throughout the year for our members: reduced meet fees, free team dinners, fun socials, and more! For instance, we were able to cut the meet fee for NIRCA Nationals earlier this month roughly in half using funds generated from STS. A successful Summer Track Series means that we can continue to keep our club events affordable and accessible to all, so that’s why we need your help!

So how can I help?

Volunteer! STS wouldn’t be possible without the volunteers who ensure that our meets run smoothly. We truly appreciate each and every one of you! Volunteer positions include managing field events, working at the registration table, moving hurdles, and more. Stay on the lookout for a volunteer sign-up once we get closer to the meet dates.

All of the info for volunteering and to sign up for upcoming events is all found on the volunteering calendar. If you have any question or concerns contact our volunteer coordinator, Jenna Auth!

Senior Spotlight- Matt Stilling

With the end of the school year, and graduation coming up soon, it is time to say goodbye to our beloved seniors 🙁 We will miss you all very much!

1. What are you getting your degree in and what are your post graduation plans?

I am majoring in computer and data science, and I will be working as a software engineer at Garmin after graduating.

2. What initially drew you to join the Wisconsin Track Club, and how did you get involved?

I went to high school with Ryan Unruh, our former treasurer, who told me about the club and encouraged me to join. Starting college in 2020 during the pandemic made for a challenging social life, but going to practice offered a great opportunity to meet others. In the midst of a locked-down campus, practice was a normalcy and often the bright spot in my day. I think that many of the other freshmen felt this same way, which helped us form a bond and become the best of friends to this day. Inspired to provide this same welcoming and rewarding atmosphere for future members, I decided to run for various board positions during my time here.

3. What was your most memorable moment with the Wisconsin Track Club, and why did it stand out to you?

There's so many! Any of the socials or meets would be fit to mention here, but one in particular that stands out was the first WTC camping trip in August of 2021. It was so great to be able to see everyone again after the summer off, and this was the first big "normal" event that we did as a club after the pandemic. From the classic Devil's Doorway hike to meeting Gary at Double K-D, we made so many good memories that weekend. I highly recommend going to the next camping trip at the end of this summer!

4. What will you miss about the club when you graduate?

Definitely all my fellow members! I have been lucky to meet so many awesome people through WTC, and it has been hard saying goodbye to everyone. Going on runs won't be quite the same without the Cows!

5. What advice would you give current or future WTC members?

Don't be afraid to take a step outside your comfort zone! Whether that is running for a board position, saying hi to someone new at practice, or anything in-between, WTC offers so many great opportunities that you might miss if you don't put yourself out there a bit. I would have never pictured myself as the president of such a great club coming into college, but I had that amazing opportunity because I made myself branch out. The same thing applies to your college experience more generally and life onward. I promise you won't regret it!

6. Do you have any last words you would like to say to the Wisconsin Track Club before you graduate?

It feels like just yesterday that I went to my first practice and our former president Brian enthusiastically welcomed me. Your time in college goes by faster than you could ever imagine, and you won't appreciate some things until they are gone; make sure to enjoy it! WTC will always have a special place in my heart – Cows Achieve!

Eagle Open

The eagle open is this Friday the 10th and is the last meet of the season! Good luck to all competing  on Friday and congratulations to all of the Cows that competed this outdoor season!!

Finals week

Want a break in your busy finals week? We'll be having unofficial practices held at the same place and time as usual! However, VP's will not be at these practices/leading them due to official practices ending and it being finals week.

Summer Track Series

As the school year is wrapping up, our preparations for the Summer Track Series – Wisconsin Track Club’s most important volunteering and fundraising event of the year – are in full swing.

What is the Summer Track Series?

STS is a series of community track and field meets organized by WTC that occur on various Thursday nights throughout June and July, culminating in the Dane County Championships at the end of July. These meets are put on at various tracks around the Madison area and are open to all ages and abilities. When we say “all,” we mean all – it doesn’t matter if an athlete is 5 years old or 75 years old, there’s a spot for them at STS! The Summer Track Series attracts hundreds of athletes every summer and fosters interest in track and field throughout the greater Madison community, making it a wonderful way to give back to this sport that we all love.

How does STS help the Wisconsin Track Club?

In addition to being a fantastic community event, STS serves as the main fundraiser for WTC. Profits from the meets go directly to lowering costs throughout the year for our members: reduced meet fees, free team dinners, fun socials, and more! For instance, we were able to cut the meet fee for NIRCA Nationals earlier this month roughly in half using funds generated from STS. A successful Summer Track Series means that we can continue to keep our club events affordable and accessible to all, so that’s why we need your help!

So how can I help?

Volunteer! STS wouldn’t be possible without the volunteers who ensure that our meets run smoothly. We truly appreciate each and every one of you! Volunteer positions include managing field events, working at the registration table, moving hurdles, and more. Stay on the lookout for a volunteer sign-up once we get closer to the meet dates.

All of the info for volunteering and to sign up for upcoming events is all found on the volunteering calendar. If you have any question or concerns contact our volunteer coordinator, Jenna Auth!

FIELD DAY!

In the thunderous coliseum of destiny (Ed Klief park), where the tempest of competition howls with merciless zeal, only the elite dare to stake their claim. Here, beneath the unforgiving spotlight of fate, Cows clash and champions rise from the ashes of the ordinary. With hearts forged in the fires of relentless ambition and eyes set on the glittering prize of eternity, these daunting contenders transcend mere mortals. For in this grand spectacle of triumph and glory, where legends are born and myths are made, remember this undying truth: only the best can conquer, only the best can reign supreme, and only the best can etch their names in the annals of victory! Mark your calendars for the ultimate Field Day Social this Saturday (The 4th)! Get ready to gear up for a Field Day where only the best Cows can claim the title of Field Day Champion! Sign up here

BADGER CLASSIC AND MESSAGE FROM JENNA:

Hey, cows!

Coming to you live from College Library is your newest volunteering opportunity and a good way to help WTC raise some funds. This Friday the Badger Classic track meet is happening at McClimon and we were asked to help run events. If you're not too busy with finals or want a little study break please come by to help out!! Anytime that you can spare is greatly appreciated! Don't leave the VPs and me hanging 🙂

The sign up spreadsheet for volunteering at the Badger Classic can be found here. Bring your cow friends for a fun time! Rumor has it we may even get to watch some of our fellow members compete D1! You won't want to miss out.

Sign up for the event (or events if you can stick around) that you would like to help with on the spreadsheet by entering your name. Please keep field events to two people per event max so that we can have people spread out evenly among events. For running event set up, anyone can jump in as needed. Throwing events will be hosted at the Goodman Softball Complex, NOT McClimon. It is nearby and you enter it into your phone for directions if needed. For any events that you are helping with, you will need to show up 45 minutes before the start time of that event.

Please shoot me a text, or email, or stop me at practice if you have any questions. I know that this is a really inconvenient time of the semester but if you can spare the time please help out! This is also a good chance to try to get those volunteering hours in and get an incentive if you want one.

Happy studying,

Jenna Auth
WTC Volunteer Coordinator
(715)448-0379 | jgauth@wisc.edu

VOLunTEERING

We have a lot of fun events coming up so make sure to sign up for them!

RACE is happening now and the sign up sheet is open!! It takes place every Saturday morning from 9-10am and it is a great way to get out into the community and represent WTC!

Summer Track Series is coming up and Jenna is gaging interest for who can come and volunteer! Make sure to fill out this form if you are interested!

All of the info for volunteering and to sign up for upcoming events is all found on the volunteering calendar. If you have any question or concerns contact our volunteer coordinator, Jenna Auth!

OutdOOR SEASON

Eagle Open: The Eagle Open will take place at UW La Crosse on May 10th at 11am! Sign up is open and closes May 3rd! THIS IS THE LAST MEET OF THE SEASON

 sign up here!!

FIELD DAY!

We will be having our annual field day on Saturday, May 4th so make sure to check the slack as more information comes out about this social!

VOLunTEERING

We have a lot of fun events coming up so make sure to sign up for them!

RACE is happening now and the sign up sheet is open!! It takes place every Saturday morning from 9-10am and it is a great way to get out into the community and represent WTC!

Summer Track Series is coming up and Jenna is gaging interest for who can come and volunteer! Make sure to fill out this form if you are interested!

All of the info for volunteering and to sign up for upcoming events is all found on the volunteering calendar. If you have any question or concerns contact our volunteer coordinator, Jenna Auth!

OutdOOR SEASON

Drake Alternative: The Drake Alternative will take place this Friday at UW Whitewater at 11am! Signup is closed

Eagle Open: The Eagle Open will take place at UW La Crosse on May 10th at 11am! Sign up is open and closes May 3rd!

These are the last two meets of the season so make sure to sign up for them if you wish to race this season!

Check for upcoming meets and sign ups here!!

Crazy Legs is also coming up this Saturday! If you are interested sign up here

FORMAL!

Time to dust off the nice clothes and get fancy as Formal is THIS WEEKEND! This will be a fun way to cap off this amazing season! We will be at Monona Terrace, eat dinner, give out awards (vote here), take pictures, and look back on a great year of competing! Full information can be found here

Formal sign up is closed, but the awards form is still open until the 18th! Also the form for fizzy fun closes on Monday the 15th!

Check the slack for any information about formal throughout the week!

COWCAST!

There will be one final Cowcast of the year this Thursday!! Tune into the instagram at 8:00pm to see what the VPs have in store!

Senior DAY

There will be a senior day at practice on Thursday the 18th! Make sure to come if you're a senior to be together as a class one last time! Otherwise, make sure to come to practice to give the seniors one final farewell! We will miss our seniors!

UPcoming socials!

At distance practice on Tuesday we will be doing a FRUN!!! We will be finishing our run at Greenbush donuts- Make sure to bring cash or a card to practice to buy yourself a sweet treat 🙂

There is a female social this Wednesday at 8pm at Emma’s Apartment! More detailed information will be sent in #wtc-women, so make sure you are in that channel for details on the fun night we have planned.

BBBBBBBB (big boys beers brats baseball basketball ball ball bash) will be going down on Friday at 5 pm this week! This will be full of brats, burgers, boys, and (sports) balls.

VOLunTEERING

We have a lot of fun events coming up so make sure to sign up for them!

RACE is happening now and the sign up sheet is open!! It takes place every Saturday morning from 9-10am and it is a great way to get out into the community and represent WTC!

Summer Track Series is coming up and Jenna is gaging interest for who can come and volunteer! Make sure to fill out this form if you are interested!

All of the info for volunteering and to sign up for upcoming events is all found on the volunteering calendar. If you have any question or concerns contact our volunteer coordinator, Jenna Auth!

OutdOOR SEASON

Drake Alternative: The Drake Alternative will take place at UW Whitewater on Friday, April 16th at 11am! Signup is open and closes This Friday. 

Eagle Open: The Eagle Open will take place at UW La Crosse on May 10th at 11am! Sign up is open and closes May 3rd!

These are the last two meets of the season so make sure to sign up for them if you wish to race this season!

Check for upcoming meets and sign ups here!!

Crazy Legs is also coming up on the 27th! If you are interested sign up here