9th Annual Mini Olympics Track & Field

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9th Annual Mini Olympics

TRACK & FIELD “Forever Young” - Nikolas Moralez

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Ratliff Stadium Odessa, Texas July 11-13, 2024 Hosted by West Texas Track Club

“FOREVER YOUNG” A Tribute to My Best Friend

Nikolas Moralez

It has been 11years since my best friend Nikolas Moralez left this world and became my forever guiding angel.

Nik, you were my best friend since 3rd grade at St. Mary’s Catholic School. We were always together and did some stupid and funny things together. Lunch time and PE at St. Mary’s Catholic School was fun.

We got in trouble a lot for talking in class.

We just had too much to talk about.

We were very lucky our parents sent us to Bonham Jr. High together. Our friendship continued at Bonham. The sleepover and going to the movies were always a fun time.

We always had a reason to laugh and would tell funny stories of stupid things we did.

On May 31, 2012 a part of me was taken away. It was our last day of Junior High at Bonham and we had big plans for Permian High School. We spent the whole day on May 31, 2012 together since we didn’t have classes. A few hours we were both picked up from school, the cold hand of death snatched you away. I didn’t believe you were gone and I just wanted to get to the hospital in time to tell you how I loved you and will miss you. I think about you every day when I look at our silly hat picture on the wall of my room. It makes me smile. I wanted my mom to honor you in this track meet today, so your memory will last for a long time.

Nik, I really miss you but God knows best.

May you continue to rest in heaven while you remain our guardian angel on earth.

Always your friend, Dexter Neboh

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Dexter Neboh

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“FOREVER YOUNG”

Welcome!

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. ~John 14:27 Nikolas Moralez, age 14, was involved in a car accident and passed away Thursday, May 31, 2012.

Nikolas was born January 17, 1998 and attended St. Mary’s Catholic School grade 3 through 6 and Bonham Jr. High school 8th and 8th grade.

Nik’s favorite pastimes were golfing, hanging out with his friends and entertaining his 23 month old niece.

He was involved in many sports and was a member of the Permian High School Golf team. Nikolas was an inspiration to all his family and friends. He was a gentle, kind soul that people would naturally gravitate toward.

He took from no one but gave to everyone. He had a smile that lit up a room. He serves as a pillar for those he’s left behind and he will remain in our hearts, forever young.

Thank you for attending the track meet and good luck to all the participants. We (mom and dad) are truly blessed that friends would want to honor him in this manner.

Thank you to the Neboh family for making this happen.

We love you!

Alma Paz Dewitt & Danny Moralez

Our Nikolas Moralez “Forever Young” In Memory Rest in Peace Nik

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“FOREVER YOUNG” 2024 Annual Nikolas Moralez Mini Olympics RATLIFF STADIUM - 2201 YUKON AVENUE, ODESSA, TX 79762

MEET SCHEDULE OUTLINED IS TENTATIVE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR WRITTEN NOTICE

THURSDAY, JULY 11, 2024

ROLLING SCHEDULE Competition Starting Time – Thursday 6:00 pm ALL Tiny Tot registration MUST be done during the Packet Pick-up time prior to meet starting.

Field Event: Long Jump – Tiny Tots (2-6 yrs) Two Jumps per athlete (6PM) Running Event: (After Long Jump is complete) 50 Meters – Tiny Tots (2-6yrs)

FRIDAY, JULY 12, 2024

ROLLING SCHEDULE Competition Starting Time – Thursday 6:00 pm / Friday 4:30 pm / Saturday 7:30 am Opening Ceremony: 7:00 pm Arrival of the Torch Recognition of the Nikolas Moralez Family Opening Prayer National Anthem, Welcome Address, Release of Balloons 100 meter run Tiny Tots (2-6Yrs)

Running Event: 7:30 pm Field Event: 4:30 pm 100 Meter All Ages (ROLLING SCHEDULE) (If 8 athletes or less, finals will be Long Jump – All divisions run on Saturday, but you must Youngest to Oldest report on Friday.)

Shot Put After Opening Ceremony High Jump 1500m Run TF Pole Vault Discus

SATURDAY, JULY 13, 2024

ROLLING SCHEDULE Competition Starting Time – Thursday 6:00 pm / Friday 6:00 pm / Saturday 7:30 am Field Events: Triple Jump (All Divisions) Javelin (All Divisions)

Running Events: (After Completion of Field Events) 4X100M RELAY (ALL RELAY divisions)

110M HURDLES (IB-YM) F 100M DASH (All Divisions) F 400M DASH (All Divisions) F 200M HURDLES (SYG-YG-SYB-YB) F 400M HURDLES (IG-YW-IB-YM) F 200M DASH (All Divisions) TF 4X400M RELAY (ALL RELAY DIVISIONS) TF

F 3000M Run (All Divisions) TF 4x200M RELAY (All Divisions) TF 800M RUN TF 80M HURDLES (SMG-SMB-MG-MB) F 100M HURDLES (IG-YW-SYB-YB-SYGYG) F CHECK-IN TRACK & FIELD: ADDENDUM TO EVENT SCHEDULE JULY 12th Check-In @ Ratliff Stadium 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm.

Tiny-tots (Children born in 2018 and before) will be Check in Tiny Tots/Special Relay 2:00 pm –4:00 pm allowed to compete for Medals in the 50 meter July 13th Check-In @ Ratliff Stadium 2:00pm –4:00 pm dash and 100 meter dash.

July 13th Check-In @ Ratliff Stadium 6:30am –10:00 am

FAMILY FUN!

ROLLING SCHEDULE – Track & Field start Time is 6 pm JULY 11th, 4:30 pm on July 12th and 7:30 am on July 13th.

Events will be run one after the other. Athletes are responsible for their events and should be present awaiting the start of their event.

You must pay attention and listen for all PA announcements.

ALL MASTERS COMPETITION WILL FOLLOW THE COMPLETION OF EACH EVENT AFTER THE 17-18 YEAR OLDS

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Inaugural Coach Chavez/Elodia Hernandez Tiny Tots Invitational Track & Field Meet AT RATLIFF STADIUM Tiny Tots Invitational Track & Field Meet Place Date Time

Ratliff Stadium 3rd Annual June 21, 2024 June 22-24, 2023 Coach Chavez 6pm Exactly Pick up packet & tickets between 2-5pm & Elodia Hernandez Event will start exactly at 6pm Age Group 2-6 years only A Ticket to AAU Jr Olympics 2022 Cost $20 per athlete (cash only) Events 50 meter, 100 meter, Long Jump, 4x100 relay for 6 years only In Greensboro North Carolina Registration Onsite from 2-5pm at Ratliff Club Teams please register as a group Awards Medals 1st, 2nd, 3rd place finishers Ribbons 4th – 8th place AAU National Qualifier Hosted by Gate Fee $5 per person West Texas Track Club in Odessa, TxThe Late Entertainment B93 on Site Leo and Rebecca The Late

YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS IT! GET YOUR TICKETS TO AAU JR. OLYMPICS 2024

Elodia Hernandez WTTC Volunteer

Steve Chavez SPRINTS COACH

Venue Ratliff Stadium Date June 22-24, 2023 Requirement AAU Sanctioned Meet AAU Membership required Information www.aausports.org www.westtexastrack.com Registration www.coacho.com – Click on Schedule, locate 20 – Click Register meet in Odessa, June June 23 Cost $30 per athlete $30 per athlete/multi-event Contact Stella Neboh stellaneboh@gmail.com 432-599-0364 (leave message if no answer)

In Greensboro North Carloina Aau National Qualifier NOTE: ALL REGISTRATION MUST BE DONE ONLINE Note: ALL REGISTRATION MUST BE ONLINE. NO ONSITE Hosted By West Texas Track NO ON-SITE REGISTRATION REGISTRATION Club, Odessa Tx 2024 - 9th Annual Nikolas Moralez Track & Field Meet

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CONGRATULATIONS

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Morale’s 2023 Scholarship Recipients

Joseph Flotte My name is Joseph Flotte, I’m 18 and just graduated from high school. I come from a big family with 6 brothers and 2 sisters. I’ve been running since I was in 6th grade and i started to love running and be in track and cross country as much as possible. I probably don’t deserve this scholarship, but I worked hard to be great at what I do on and off the track. This scholarship will help me start my college at Wayland Baptist University and I am thankful for anything that is helpful for me and my family. I am thankful for West Texas Track Club for letting me on your team so I can do what I love to do and compete.

-Joseph Flotte

Valarie Reyna My name is Valarie Reyna and I am writing for this scholarship opportunity, as I begin my senior year track journey. I currently reside in Lubbock, Tx with my parents and two younger siblings.

My sole purpose in applying for this and any future scholarship is to help my parents with the financial cost of allowing me to further my education options. My main goal is to lessen that financial cost for them, since one of my parents is also in school and my other two siblings needing their support.

I have been involved in track competitions since I was in middle school and I love the competition side of it. I wish to go onto college and compete at the collegiate level, if that is what God has planned for me. I am not really sure what college I will choose to go too, since I am waiting to visit a couple of more schools. I have current interest in West Texas A&M, McMurray, ACU, ASU. I do know that I plan on getting a degree in the area of sonography/ radiology. I am grateful for the amount of support from my family, friends and parents on helping guide me thru this journey.

When I am not running, at school or working; I share my time volunteering at church, school functions, youth group activities, local hospital activities and Pediatric Oncology events. I like to be involved in things that help motivate the youth, and set a good example for them.

If considered and granted this scholarship opportunity, I plan to use it towards any college supplies, tuition or any school necessities to help me reach a higher education.

I just thank you for the chance to apply and providing me with a chance to help me reach my goal of continuing my track passion and college school desire.

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“FOREVER YOUNG” 2024 ANNUAL SUMMER WTTC TINY TOTS Emma Aguirre David Akia Rosalie Armendariz Samantha Beck Braden Belew Valeria Bonilla Rigo Bonilla Santiago Bonilla Brielle Brady Ariana Burns Adriana Burns Arath Bustillos Ruby Carmona Drue Carrasco Rolando Carrasco Rylan Carrillo Austin Castellano Alannah Castellano Ava Chavez Elena Chavez Dylan Chico A’breya Cox Josiah Duarte Isaiah Duarte-Villarreal Chellbi Duffy Givens Kendall Elmore Kenzie Elmore Henry Ettleighann Abram Flores Karsyn Francis Jordan Franco Hannah Franco Noah Galindo Aubreyella Garza Amelya Garza

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Jericho Marquez Erin Martinez Matthew Martinez Maddox Martinez Jaelene Martinez Natelie Martinez Daniel Martinez Jr. Luke Mendoza Madalynn Mevea Feuer MiJayan Kinzley Miranda Layla Mishler Jacob Moheshy Ayven Molina Max Morgan Amon Mosley Matteo Muñiz Gabriel Muñiz Everly Nieto Logan Pacheco Valeria Paiva Ayden Pierda Kobe Powell Isabella Pugh Olivia Raney Jade Reyes Audrey Rios Noah Rios Rafael Rivas Lopez Elijah Rodriguez Sebastian Rodriguez Malik Rogers Kyree Rogers Mason Rogers Madison Rogers

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“FOREVER YOUNG” Nik, My Guardian Angel As I sat at my desk taking my final examination at Permian High School, I couldn’t help but think of you Nik. I was trying so hard to focus, but your memories kept floating through my brain. All the fun and laugher was coming back. 2016 would have been our best and final year in high school. We talked a lot about Permian High School and what we wanted to accomplish. We also had other funny plans for high school: The sleepover on graduation night was on our list.

Project Graduation was also something we talked about for fun.

My signing day for college was difficult. I couldn’t help but think of how happy you would have been to see me sign my college letter of intent. I know Oklahoma University would not have been your choice, but you would still stand by me on signing day; laughing, cheering and poking me.

Thank you Nik for always giving me the inner strength to fight at every track and field competition, especially the state meet. When I walk up before each jump I can hear you telling me not to give up. I know you are probably laughing at me when I get angry and can’t jump well.

Nik, you are my guardian angel. I miss you this year more than any other year since you left.

We were supposed to graduate together and go to college, but God had a different plan for us. You would have painted a lot of faces on graduation sleepover night. I will continue praying for you until we meet again in heaven.

Rest in peace Nik; we all love you!!

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Don’t Miss The AAU JR. OLYMPIC 2025 IS COMING TO HOUSTON TEXAS!

ATHLETES CAN QUALIFY FROM THE REGION 26 TRACK FIELD MEET - HOSTED BY WEST TEXAS TRACK CLUB AND CITY OF ODESSSA.

June 29-July 1, 2024 RATLIFF STADIUM

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