2007 Northwest Regional - DyeStat, the internet home of high school track

Donna on the Side
at the NTN Northwest Regional

by Donna Dye

Part 1 - Heading for NTN
Part 2 - the wave
Part 3 - winners and awards
Part 4 - ice cream social

Heading for Nike Team Nationals

There have been three great Nike Team Nationals (NTN): 2004, 2005 and 2006. And Nike Team Nationals 2007 will be as great or better. But NTN 2007 is different because getting there means rankings are out and face to face is in. There are eight regional championships that will determine the teams for NTN 2007. Donna on the Side roamed the sidelines at the Northwest Region in Boise, Idaho.

Boise--Home of the Northwest Region

Boise is the capitol of Idaho and the largest metropolitan area in the state. And, it's a great place to visit. It is a sophisticated urban area complete with downtown loft living , upscale shops, downtown traffic, thriving businesses, a variety of attractions, lots of parks, active nightlife and lots of places to eat and drink.

For those who like to run, the Boise Greenbelt is a must. The Greenbelt is a long, 25 mile walking and/or jogging trail through Boise that follows the Boise River and connects most of the major city parks. It starts at Lucky Peak Reservoir in the east and continues to the Idaho Fairgrounds in the nearby city of Eagle. It goes through Julia Davis Park, Kathryn Albertson Park, and Boise State University.

Jogging the Boise Greenbelt.....

Let the Races Begin

Nike flies at NTN Northwest
Three sky divers make precision landings with the Nike, US and Idaho flags unfurled.





Matt Kirkpatrick from the Boise Philharmonic plays the "Call to the Post"	Katie Chandler sings the National Anthem