The stage is set this Saturday to host the 2nd Annual Ocean Breeze Grand Prix, but with a twist!
This year the Grand Prix will be joining forces with the first day Ocean Breeze Invitational. The Ocean Breeze Invitational is a three day event that welcomes over 8,000 athletes and just as many spectators to the IAAF certified Track & Field venue in Staten Island, NY. This year the Grand Prix promises not to disappoint as world and Olympic champions from around the World look to square off on the fast oval of Ocean Breeze. Joining the professional athletes will be 1,200 youth athletes from the greater metropolitan area representing 65 USA Track & Field clubs.Â
"At every elite meet the organizer spend a great deal of time worrying about ticket sales and how to get fans in the seats to cheer on these amazing athletes. We decided to turn the tables and bring the elite athletes to the kids, many of the youth athletes competing this weekend do not have the ability to spend hundreds of dollars on tickets and for them to be able to see the athletes compete that they look to can really be a life changing opportunity for them." stated
Lauren Primerano, Ocean Breeze Park Administrator. "Many of the professional athletes that are coming to the Ocean Breeze Grand Prix are thrilled to work with us to give this opportunity to the kids, many of them started their careers running in similar programs and deeply care about our communities and the future of the sport."
In addition to the professional athletes and the youth division races the Grand Prix organizers are also very excited to welcome back the CHSAA relays featuring the boys 4 X 800m which is one of the most historical races in New York City.Â
Don Buckley Trophy will be presented to the winning Boys 4 x 200 meter relay. Don was an outstanding track coach and started his coaching career at Most Holy Trinity and continued at Bishop Ford and St Anthony's High school. He also served many years as the athletic director at St Anthony's High School.
Edward J Bowes Trophy will presented to the winning Girls 4 x 200 meter relay. Ed was an outstanding coach at Bishop Loughlin Memorial Hgh School as well as the meet director for the Manhattan Cross Country Invitational and the Bishop Loughlin Games.
George T Eastmen Memorial Trophy will be presented to the winning Boys 4 x 800 meter relay George was an outstanding coach at Manhattan College and Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School. The awards is presented by the Manhattan College Alumni Spiked Shoe Club.
John P Prendergast Memorial Trophy will be presented to the winning Girls 4 x 800 meter relay. John was an outstanding Alumnus and long-time track and field official. The award is presented by the Fordham University Track & Field Team.
For the Staten Island track & field fans the meet will also feature the Staten Island High SchoolÂ
George Kochman and
Jim Hughes Boys & Girls 4 X 200m Relays to crown the "Fastest Team on Staten Island" for the 2018 indoor track & field season.Â
The action kicks off Saturday morning with the youth racewalk at 8:45 a.m. with the elite section of the meet starting at 12:35 p.m.
The updated event schedule is below.
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| Straight Away |
| 9:00 AM |
55 Meter Hurdles (Division 3, Division 4, Division 5, Division 6*) |
Youth |
| 9:30 AM |
55 Meter Dash (Division 1, Division 2, Division 3, Division 4, Division 5, Division 6*) |
Youth |
| 12:47 PM |
Elite Women's 60 Meter Dash |
Elite |
| 12:53 PM |
Elite Men's 60 Meter Dash |
Elite |
| Running Event |
| 8:15 AM |
Racewalk Clinic |
Youth |
| 8:45 AM |
1500 Meter Racewalk |
Youth |
| 9:00 AM |
1500 Meter Run (Division 1, Division 2, Division 3, Division 4, Division 5, Division 6*) |
Youth |
| 10:40 AM |
CHSAA John P Prendergast Girls 4 X 800m Relay |
High School |
| 10:55 AM |
300 Meter Dash (Division 1, Division 2, Division 3, Division 4, Division 5, Division 6*) |
Youth |
| 12:35 PM |
Elite Women's 300 Meter Dash |
Elite |
| 12:41 PM |
Elite Men's 300 Meter Dash |
Elite |
| 12:47 PM |
Elite Women's 60 Meter Dash |
Elite |
| 12:53 PM |
Elite Men's 60 Meter Dash |
Elite |
| 12:55 PM |
Elite Women's 600 Meter Run |
Elite |
| 1:01 PM |
Elite Men's 600 Meter Run |
Elite |
| 1:07 PM |
Staten Island George Kochman Girls 4 X 200m Relay |
High School |
| 1:15 PM |
Staten Island Jim Hughes Boys 4 X 200m Relay |
High School |
| 1:20 PM |
800 Meter Dash (Division 1, Division 2, Division 3, Division 4, Division 5, Division 6*) |
Youth |
| 2:35 PM |
Elite Women's Mile |
Elite |
| 2:45 PM |
Bill Welsh Elite Men's Mile |
Elite |
| 2:50Â PM |
National Anthem |
|
| 2:55 PM |
CHSAA George T Eastman Boys 4 X 800m Relay |
High School |
| 3:05 PM |
CHSAA Edward JJ Bowes Girls 4 X 200m Relay |
High School |
| 3:10 PM |
CHSAA Donal F Buckley Boys 4 X 200m Relay |
High School |
| 3:20 PM |
4x200M (Division 1, Division 2, Division 3, Division 4, Division 5, Division 6*) |
Youth |
| Field Events |
| 9:00 AM |
Boys Long Jump (Division 1, Division 2, Division 3, Division 4, Division 5, Division 6*) |
Youth |
| 9:00 AM |
Girls Long Jump (Division 1, Division 2, Division 3, Division 4, Division 5, Division 6*) |
Youth |
| 9:00 AM |
Boys Shot Put (Division 1, Division 2, Division 3, Division 4, Division 5, Division 6*) |
Youth |
| 9:00 AM |
Girls Shot Put (Division 1, Division 2, Division 3, Division 4, Division 5, Division 6*) |
Youth |
| 1:00 PM |
Womens Shot Put |
Elite |
| 1:15 PM |
High Jump (Division 6, Division 5, Division 4, Division 3, Division 2*) |
Youth |
| 2:30 PM |
Mens High Jump |
Elite |
| following LJÂ |
Girls Triple Jump (Division 6*, Division 5, Division 4) |
Youth |
| following LJÂ |
Boys Triple Jump (Division 6*, Division 5, Division 4) |
Youth |
Admission to the Ocean Breeze Grand Prix is free but seats will fill up fast so come early to get your seats! VIP passes are available please e-mail OceanBreeze@Parks.NYC.Gov to be placed on the list.
2018 Ocean Breeze Invitation - 1/20/2018
2018 Ocean Breeze Grand Prix
Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex
Performance List
Event 25 The John P Prendergast 4x800 Meter Relay CHSAA Girls (6)
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Team Finals
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1 Archbishop Molloy 'A'
2 Mary Louis Academy 'A'
3 Notre Dame Academy 'A'
4 St. John the Baptist 'A'
5 St. Joseph by-the-Sea 'A'
6 St. Joseph Hill 'A'
Event 38 300 Meter Dash Elite Women (7)
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Name Year Team Finals
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1 1245 Chambers, Verone Unattached-JAM
2 1239 Garcia, Pariis Unattached-PUR
3 1241 Jones, Travia Unattached-CAN
4 1242 Lavender, Jordan Unattached-USA
5 1240 Ruth, Asha Central Park Tra
6 1244 Walker, Sonikqua Unattached-JAM
7 1243 Watkins, Shanice Unattached-USA
Event 39 300 Meter Dash Elite Men (7)
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Name Year Team Finals
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1 1204 Alowonle, RJ Unattached-NGR
2 1202 George, Winston Central Park Tra
3 1203 Gordon, Lalonde Puma-NYAC-TRI
4 1206 Livingston, Terrance Central Park Tra
5 1208 Naliali, Christopher Zenith Velocity-
6 1207 Page, Champ Unattached-USA
7 1205 Petgrave, Jahlin Unattached-USA
Event 40 60 Meter Dash Elite Women (6)
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Name Year Team Finals
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1 1238 Acheampng, Gemma Unattached-GHA
2 1235 Clerveaux, Vanessa Unattached-HAI
3 1234 Evins, Francyna Unattached-USA
4 1236 Harrigan-Scott, Tahesia Unattached-IVB
5 1233 King, Shenika Zenith Velocity-
6 1237 Padilla, Antoinette Unattached-PUR
Event 41 60 Meter Dash Elite Men (11)
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Name Year Team Finals
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1 1196 Bascom, Jeremy Unattached-GUY
2 1197 Forbes, Ronald Unattached-CAY
3 1418 Headley, Stephen Boston-North Tra
4 1193 Houston, Harold Tre Unattached-BER
5 1200 Lee, Winston Unattached-USA
6 1199 Lewis, Miles Unattached-PUR
7 1419 Livingston, Darian Central Park Tra
8 1194 Marcano, Andre Boston-North Tra
9 1201 Roberts, Jamal Unattached-USA
10 1198 Walsh, Tahir Central Park Tra
11 1195 Woodson, Markesh Unattached-USA
Event 42 600 Meter Run Elite Women (11)
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Name Year Team Finals
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1 1249 Barowski, Cecilia Nynj Track Club-
2 1250 Brooks, Alena Unattached-TRI
3 1252 Campbell, Simoya Unattached-JAM
4 1247 Ce'Aira, Brown Nynj Track Club-
5 1253 Haye-Smith, Yanique Unattached-TCI
6 1256 Kosichenko, Olga Island Expre-USA
7 1246 MacDonald, Kimarra Unattached-JAM
8 1248 Manley, Meg Central Park Tra
9 1251 Marascia, Maria We are Athletes-
10 1255 Tate, Alaine Central Park Tra
11 1254 Wallace, Latosha Unattached-USA
Event 43 600 Meter Run Elite Men (10)
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Name Year Team Finals
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1 1218 Clarke, Andre Unattached-JAM
2 1213 Giesting, Chris Nynj Track Club-
3 1217 Kier, Nolan Central Park Tra
4 1209 McAsay, Joe Nynj Track Club-
5 1214 Poleon, Mergaran New Horizon-USA
6 1211 Reyes, Tayron Unattached-DOM
7 1215 Roberts, Kadesh Zenith Velocity-
8 1216 Twist, Michael Unattached-USA
9 1212 Vazquez, Wesley Unattached-PUR
10 1210 White, Sadiki Unattached-USA
Event 44 The George Kochman 4x200 Meter Relay Staten Island Girls (6)
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Team Finals
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1 Csi/McCown 'A'
2 Curtis 'A'
3 Notre Dame Academy 'A'
4 Port Richmond 'A'
5 St. Joseph by-the-Sea 'A'
6 St. Joseph Hill 'A'
Event 45 The Jim Hughes 4x200 Meter Relay Staten Island Boys (6)
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Team Finals
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1 Csi/McCown 'A'
2 McKee/Staten Island Tech 'A'
3 Monsignor Farrell 'A'
4 Moore Catholic 'A'
5 St. Joseph by-the-Sea 'A'
6 Susan E. Wagner 'A'
Event 58 1 Mile Run Elite Women (10)
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Name Year Team Finals
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1 1264 Andrews, Kristin Unattached-USA
2 1257 Arago, Danielle Nynj Track Club-
3 1249 Barowski, Cecilia Nynj Track Club-
4 1260 Brown, Stephanie Unattached-USA
5 1261 Garry, Kira Central Park Tra
6 1262 Herrick, Stephanie Central Park Tra
7 1248 Manley, Meg Central Park Tra
8 1263 Piccarillo, Angel Unattached-USA
9 1258 VanPelt, Stephanie Nynj Track Club-
10 1259 Wilson, Heather Nynj Track Club-
Event 59 The Bill Welsh 1 Mile Run Elite Men (11)
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Name Year Team Finals
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1 1227 Brannigan, Mikey NYAC-USA
2 1222 Doughty, Brandon Reebok Zap-USA
3 1220 Garn, Jesse Nynj Track Club-
4 1228 Iacovelli, Jared Nike Flyers-USA
5 1217 Kier, Nolan Central Park Tra
6 1225 Looney, Billy Boston Athletic-
7 1221 Mahoney, Travis Nynj Track Club-
8 1224 Mulder, Eddie Central Park Tra
9 1219 Palmer, Ford Nynj Track Club-
10 1223 Palumbo, Victor Central Park Tra
11 1226 Serafini, Louis Tracksmith Hare-
Event 60 The George T Eastment 4x800 Meter Relay CHSAA Boys (8)
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Team Finals
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1 Iona Prep 'A'
2 Kellenberg 'A'
3 Monsignor Farrell 'A'
4 St. John the Baptist 'A'
5 St. Joseph by-the-Sea 'A'
6 St. Peters 'A'
7 Xaverian 'A'
8 Xavier 'A'
Event 61 The Edward JJ Bowes 4x200 Meter Relay CHSAA Girls (10)
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Team Finals
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1 Bishop Loughlin 'A'
2 Holy Trinity 'A'
3 Kellenberg 'A'
4 Notre Dame Academy 'A'
5 St. John the Baptist 'A'
6 St. Joseph by-the-Sea 'A'
Event 62 The Donald F Buckley 4x200 Meter Relay CHSAA Boys (10)
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Team Finals
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1 Archbishop Molloy 'A'
2 Bishop Loughlin 'A'
3 Cardinal Hayes 'A'
4 Chaminade 'A'
5 Fordham Prep 'A'
6 Xaverian 'A'
