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
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Portland Headed: Two teams from the Northwest

Girls

Blues (St. Mary's Academy) OR learns they upset the favorites to win a place
at NTN Finals
 
 
Portland Harriers take second for the number 2 NTN spot

Boys

North Central WA won the top spot to NTN finals from the Northwest
 
Stark Street (Central Catholic) OR takes second and a spot in the NTN finals

Now it's Portland dream' in--Oh the Fun Ahead for the top two teams

Looking back at NTN 2004, 2005, 2006

   
   
   
   
   
   
 
   
   
   
   
 

DONNA ON THE SIDE AT NTN Northwest Regional
Part 1 - Heading for NTN
Part 2 - the wave
Part 3 - winners and awards
Part 4 - ice cream social

 

 

 

Now a look at Marlton.