Frequently Asked Questions
What is a deep list?
Track performances from all high school track meets in Montana are
compiled. All performances that meet or exceed the cutoff standards are added to
the deep list. Performances that are not on the list can be emailed
directly to Brad Benjamin at teamtentrack@gmail.com
or our lead volunteer Jeff at jeff_hedstrom07@hotmail.com.
Use the scroll bar at the bottom of the deep
list page to move from event to event. Male performances are
denoted with a (B) and female performances are denoted with a (G).
The goal of the deep list is to contain the top 50 performances for
each event for each year. These deep lists are used as motivation for
many athletes in Montana but are also used by many college coaches for
recruiting purposes.
Specific Excel files for each year can be downloaded within the
following directory.
Performances can be searched and sorted very easily within Microsoft
Excel.
Why are the times rounded?
The correct way to record times is to round all hand times up to the
nearest tenth. For example if two sprinters run 11.01 and 11.09 they
both should receive the time 11.1. Often times officials do not
understand this rule and so they will include times with hundredths in
the newspaper.
If automatic timing is used I will include the hundredths in the
results. I have also added a .24 hand time conversion. This is the
accepted value of how long it takes a timer to see the smoke of the gun
and actually push the button on the stopwatch.
How do I use the message board?
The montanatrack.com message board is one of the most exciting aspects
of the website. Athletes, coaches, and fans from around the world
participate in a daily (and sometimes nightly) discusssion of track and
field.
Anyone may read the postings but you will have to REGISTER to add your
own comments to the discussion. Please try to keep the discussion on
topic and avoid personal attacks. The chat room is a place for topics
that have nothing to do with track and or cross country. Members who
abuse the message board will be permanently banned.
How often do you update the deep lists?
I try to update the deep lists each Sunday. If a performance has missed
two Sunday updates I have probably missed the performance. Email the
missing performance to me and I will try to get it added.
How do I submit performances for inclusion on the deep lists?
Email missing performances to me at teamtentrack@gmail.com.
As long as the performances occurred during a scored meet I will add
them to the lists.
How are state records set?
State records must be set in the actual state meet. This insures that
all times and measures are accurate and that wind is not a factor.
Do you have the schedule for the state/divisional/district meet?
Schedules for the state meet can be found at the MHSA website.
Schedules for the other meets must be obtained from team coaches or
athletic directors. You can also post questions to the
How can I support montanatrack.com
P A R T I C I P A T E
You can support the website most easily by becoming an active
participant. Read or participate in the discussions on the message
board. Email missing perfomances, meets and, years in school
to teamtentrack@gmail.com.
Send in your best digital pictures. The website is much easier to
maintain with constant feedback from all of you.
S H A R E
Share the www.montanatrack.com web address with all track athletes,
fans, and coaches that you know. Talk to other fans at track meets and
make sure you mention the site. Last spring we had nearly 1000 people
access the website during one day.
D O N A T E
You may send donations directly to the address below. All donations
will be used to maintain and improve the website.
Brad Benjamin
104 S Yellowstone Ave Apt. 2
Bozeman, MT 59718
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a Donation button below. Paypal accepts all major credit cards and is a
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