https://www.udcfirebirds.com en-us https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-ind/2013-14/releases/201403187xas1h NEW ORLEANS – Four Firebirds earned All-American Honors by finishing among the top eight teams in the 4x400 Meter event at the NCAA Division II Indoor Track and Field Championships. The USTFCCCA announced the list of All-American student-athletes today, March 18th. Tue, 18 Mar 2014 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-ind/2013-14/releases/201403187xas1h https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-ind/2013-14/releases/20140314lrre9l WINSTON-SALEM, NC - Senior Kaydian Jones took 14th place out of 17 competitors with a time of 25.06 in the 200M Dash Event Prelim at the NCAA Division II Women's Indoor Track & Field Championships at JDL Fast Track on Friday, March 14th. Fri, 14 Mar 2014 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-ind/2013-14/releases/20140314lrre9l https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-ind/2013-14/releases/20140314sc9fgd WINSTON-SALEM, NC – Fans can watch live as representatives of the University of the District of Columbia Women’s Indoor Track & Field squad compete in the 2014 NCAA Division II Indoor Track & Field Championships this afternoon and tomorrow evening. Fri, 14 Mar 2014 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-ind/2013-14/releases/20140314sc9fgd https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-ind/2013-14/releases/20140305kb4yaz NEW ORLEANS – The University of the District of Columbia Women’s Track and Field team received more accolades today as the All-Region athletes were announced by the USTFCCCA. Five Firebirds were honored in the East Region for their outstanding performances during the 2013-2014 Division II Indoor Track and Field season. Only the top-five individuals in each event, and top-three relay teams are given this honor per region. Wed, 05 Mar 2014 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-ind/2013-14/releases/20140305kb4yaz https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-ind/2013-14/releases/20140304ek0nxz INDIANAPOLIS – Senior Kaydian Jones and the Firebirds’ 4x400M Relay Team consisting of Jones, Jerily Benjamin, Marlena Wright and Simone Grant have been selected to participate in the 2014 NCAA Division II Women’s Indoor Track & Field Championships in Winston-Salem, NC at JDL Fast Track. Jones qualified for the championships by reaching the automatic and provisional standards established for the 200M event and helped the 4x400M relay team do likewise. Tue, 04 Mar 2014 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-ind/2013-14/releases/20140304ek0nxz https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-ind/2013-14/releases/20140304ppy707 WASHINGTON, DC – Fresh off of their second straight East Coast Conference Championship, the University of the District of Columbia’s Women’s Track and Field team had a weight lifting day on February 28th. Instead of barbells and weight plates, it was pounds of chicken, broccoli, fruits, cereals and other foods, as they partnered with Martha’s Table to distribute to local families in need. Martha’s Table is a charity organization that provides education, food, and opportunities to families in the DC area. Tue, 04 Mar 2014 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-ind/2013-14/releases/20140304ppy707 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-ind/2013-14/releases/20140303iyi07t FAIRFAX, VA - With NCAA berths on the line, the Firebirds continued to soar with more season-best performances at the Last Chance Meet at George Mason University on Sunday, March 2nd. Sun, 02 Mar 2014 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-ind/2013-14/releases/20140303iyi07t https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-ind/2013-14/releases/20140227w7usic CENTRAL ISLIP, NY – The accolades and recognition for the East Coast Conference champion University of the District of Columbia Firebirds continue to build as senior Kaydian Jones was named Co-Outstanding Athlete for the ECC Championship Meet and head coach Alton Mckenzie earned his second consecutive East Coast Conference Coach of the Year honors. Thu, 27 Feb 2014 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-ind/2013-14/releases/20140227w7usic https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-ind/2013-14/releases/2014022211vhoc SOUTH HUNTINGTON, NY - For the second consecutive year, the University of the District of Columbia Women's Indoor Track & Field team was crowned the East Coast Conference Indoor Track & Field champions as the Firebirds topped the five other eligible competing schools with 138 points. Sat, 22 Feb 2014 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-ind/2013-14/releases/2014022211vhoc https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-ind/2013-14/releases/20140220yf8gte SOUTH HUNTINGTON, NY – The University of the District of Columbia Women’s Indoor Track & Field squad will attempt to repeat as East Coast Conference champions in the second annual ECC Indoor Track & Field Championship event at St. Anthony’s High School on Saturday, February 22nd. Thu, 20 Feb 2014 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-ind/2013-14/releases/20140220yf8gte https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-ind/2013-14/releases/20140205wzy3zj NEW ORLEANS – As the Indoor Track and Field season reaches its climax, the Firebirds boast seven regionally ranked times and performances. The team is in 8th place in the NCAA Division II East Region according to the latest USTFCCA poll. Consistent improvement has helped the Firebirds crack the top-10, even though the team does not compete in a handful of events. Wed, 05 Feb 2014 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-ind/2013-14/releases/20140205wzy3zj https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-ind/2013-14/releases/20140203adxvmc CENTRAL ISLIP, NY – For the third time this season senior Kaydian Jones of the University of the District of Columbia women’s indoor track and field team was named the East Coast Conference Track Athlete of the Week. Mon, 03 Feb 2014 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-ind/2013-14/releases/20140203adxvmc https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-ind/2013-14/releases/20140202f8xque FAIRFAX, VA - With yet another great set of performances, the University of the District of Columbia women’s indoor track and field team started February on a high note at the Patriot Games hosted by George Mason University. Sat, 01 Feb 2014 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-ind/2013-14/releases/20140202f8xque https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-ind/2013-14/releases/20140127s9b57d CENTRAL ISLIP, NY – Senior Kaydian Jones of the University of the District of Columbia Women's Indoor Track & Field team has earned the East Coast Conference Track Athlete of the Week for her performance in Princeton’s Tiger Open that was held this past Saturday. Also, sophomore Jerily Benjamin made the honor roll. Mon, 27 Jan 2014 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-ind/2013-14/releases/20140127s9b57d https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-ind/2013-14/releases/20140126mfc6ml While the weather was cold and snowy outside, the Firebirds were heating up the track and field this past Saturday, the 25th. The team was competing in Jadwin Gymnasium at Princeton’s Tiger Open. Sat, 25 Jan 2014 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-ind/2013-14/releases/20140126mfc6ml https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-ind/2013-14/releases/201401207ibu63 LANDOVER, MD – The Firebirds were back in action close to home on Saturday, January 18th. The team competed at the Terrapin Invitational against a myriad of excellent track and field programs including Maryland and Navy. Coach Alton Mckenzie had the Firebirds in the mindset of seeking continued improvement, and many athletes met that objective. Sat, 18 Jan 2014 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-ind/2013-14/releases/201401207ibu63 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-ind/2013-14/releases/20140114ogq83p NEW ORLEANS – Shauna-Kay Creary, Kaydian Jones and Simone Grant have all earned United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches’ Association (USTFCCCA) Pre-Season national rankings across multiple events it was announced this afternoon. Tue, 14 Jan 2014 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-ind/2013-14/releases/20140114ogq83p https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-ind/2013-14/releases/20140113nagg6i CENTRAL ISLIP, NY – Senior Kaydian Jones of the University of the District of Columbia Women’s Indoor Track & Field team has earned the East Coast Conference Track Athlete of the Week for her performance in Saturday’s Father Diamond Invitational. Mon, 13 Jan 2014 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-ind/2013-14/releases/20140113nagg6i https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-ind/2013-14/releases/20140112mokkhq FAIRFAX, VA – For the first time in five weeks, the Firebirds were back in competition. This past Saturday, January 11th, the indoor track and field team took on stiff competition at the Father Diamond Invitational. The Firebirds have only competed in two meets so far in this young season, yet the athletes have posted some impressive times and numbers. Sat, 11 Jan 2014 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-ind/2013-14/releases/20140112mokkhq https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-ind/2013-14/releases/20131219yeytby CENTRAL ISLIP, NY – The St. Thomas Aquinas College men and University of the District of Columbia women's indoor track and field teams have been named the preseason favorites as voted upon by the league’s coaches. Senior George Erazo (North Babylon, N.Y.) from St. Thomas Aquinas and sophomore Tiffany Okieme (Bronx, N.Y.) from Georgian Court University were named the ECC Preseason Athlete of the Year for their respective gender. Thu, 19 Dec 2013 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-ind/2013-14/releases/20131219yeytby https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-ind/2013-14/releases/2013120874rvw5 NEWPORT NEWS, VA - The University of the District of Columbia Women’s Indoor Track & Field team appears to have found its stride early with several strong performances at the Christopher Newport University Holiday Open. The meet commenced on Saturday, December 7th, and set the tone for the Women’s indoor season. Sat, 07 Dec 2013 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-ind/2013-14/releases/2013120874rvw5 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-ind/2013-14/releases/201312062k5nla Having had tremendous success in 2012-13 during the Indoor and Outdoor Track & Field seasons, the Firebirds’ goal in 2013-14 is simple, yet extremely challenging – get even better. Fri, 06 Dec 2013 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-ind/2013-14/releases/201312062k5nla