PRACTICE  LOCATIONS

Athletes are encouraged to make as many of the practices as possible. Membership in the Brocaw Blazers is unique in that unlike most competitive sports; attendance at practice and meets is optional. You are welcome to join at any time.

Final practice times and days will be determined by the area coach after the organizational meeting in your local area. Start times are usually either 5PM or 5:30PM. Practices normally last around 50-60 minutes and are not mandatory. All high school athletes will meet on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 4:00PM once their high school season is over. Always remember to bring drinking water to practices! For more information, please call Coach Ramsey at (913) 489-9821. New runners are always welcome to join at any time during the season!
 
KANSAS CITY AREA PRACTICES
The 2023 Kansas City Area organizational meeting and the first day of practice will be at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 27th at the north end of Stoll Park. Stoll Park is directly south of JCCC. We will meet in the north parking lot next to the rest rooms. The first practice will last about 90 minutes. All other practices will typically be no longer than 60 min. We will have at least three groups in the KC area. There will be one at Stoll Park, one at Longview CC and a group in the Northland at English Landing. Always remember to bring drinking water to practices! Please contact Coach Ramsey if you have any questions at (913) 489-9821.
 
Johnson County Area
Practices will be held at 5:30PM on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at Stoll Park. We will meet at the northern most parking lot next to the shelter house. Sunday practices are at 4:00PM. All high school athletes will meet on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 4:00PM once their high school season is over. Always remember to bring drinking water to practices! For more information, please call Coach Ramsey at (913) 489-9821.
 
Kansas City Northland Area
Practices will normally be at English Landing in Parkville. Practices will be held on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 6:00PM. Additional practices will be held on Wednesday and Sunday starting around October 1st. Please contact Coach Mat Maynor at (816) 721-3499 if you have questions. Practice locations will change from time to time so please contact Coach Maynor for the location if coming for the first time.
 
Lee's Summit Area
All practices will be held at Longview Community College at 5:30PM on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. An additional weekly practice will be held Thursdays starting in October. We will meet at the far east side of the recreation center parking lot. Sunday practices will be held at Stoll Park at 4:00PM unless otherwise noted. At Stoll Park, we will meet at the northern most parking lot next to the shelter house. All high school athletes will meet on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 4:00PM once their high school season ends. If you have any questions, please contact Coach Shannon Smith at (816) 716-1908.
 
KANSAS CITY AREA SUNDAY PRACTICES
Sunday practices will be held in 2023 starting on Sunday, August 27th at 4:00 p.m. at the north end of Stoll Park. If the location of the Sunday practice is changed, it will be announced on the Brocaw Blazers homepage. All Kansas City Area runners meet at one location for Sunday practices.
 
Wichita Area
Practices will be held at 6:00pm on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. The first practice for the 2023 season for the Wichita area will be on Labor Day, Monday, September 4th at 6:00pm at Chisholm Creek Park at K96/Woodlawn. Don't worry if you are unable to make the first practice. You are welcome to join at an time during the season. Practice sites for each week will be e-mailed out. Please call Curtis Hernandez at (316) 258-9369 for more info. If you are unable to get a hold of Coach Hernandez, please contact Coach Steve Howell at (316) 733-2270.
 
Lawrence Area
Practices will be held at 5:30 PM on Tuesday and Wednesday at the CC course at Haskell University. Take Massachusetts Street south to the course. We meet on the gravel road at the top of the hill. One or two more days maybe scheduled later if there is enough interest. Please contact Jeanette Owens at (785) 840-5362 for more info.
 
Topeka Area
Practices will be held at 6:00pm on Monday, Tuesday & Friday in the Topeka area. These dates and times will change as we get into October. Please call Brett Kulp at (785) 477-4099 for more info and exact location. If you are unable to get a hold of Coach Kulp, please contact Coach Ramsey at (913) 489-9821.
 
Ottawa Area
Practices will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday at Kanza Park on the north side of the parking lot. Sunday practices will not be held on meet days. Please contact Coach Wright at (785) 280-0578 for more information.
 
Fort Scott Area
For more info on the team and practices in your area, please contact Coach Ramsey or your area contact.
 
Salina Area
For more info on the team and practices in your area, please contact Coach Ramsey or your area contact.
 
NOTEWORTHY
Athletes are encouraged to make as many of the practices and meets as possible. If you are unable to make a practice, your workouts will be posted on the web site. If you are having difficulty figuring out what to do for a workout and can't get in contact with a coach, just do an easy run. Kids should bring water and come prepared to run. If you have any questions regarding the KC Area please call Coach Ramsey at (913) 489-9821.
 
Practice Times and Locations in Other Areas
 
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