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Five Consecutive Conference Championships!!!

2001 NAIA Region 10 Champions!!

11/24/03

Women's Cross Country Runners Compete in NCAA Regional Race

The UMF men's and women's cross country teams competed at the NCAA Regional race on November 15th at Twinbrook Recreational Area.  For the women, The northeast region is currently one of the most competitive regions hosting past national champions such as Middlebury and Williams. This race is by far the most competitive race that UMF has ever had the pleasure of competing in. Considering these facts, the UMF women harriers capped off an excellent season, although running individually. Holly Chapdelaine placed 187th out of 252 runners and ran the 6K course in a time of 27:11. Kate Dickinson place 204th and ran 28:02, just missing dipping under 28 minutes. Both were outstanding  performances on the windy and cold Twin Brook course in Cumberland
Maine. This was also the first time that Holly and Kate had EVER run a
6K in competition- a great leap for both of them and they handled it
professionally. 

11/2/03

Women's Cross Country Runners Finish in Top Ten in Conference

In yesterday's North Atlantic Conference race at Castleton State in Vermont UMF's Holly Chapdelaine finished second overall with at time of 21:59.  Teammate Kate Dickinson finished in eight place with a time of 23:43.  Chapdelaine was selected to the all conference team.  Both runners will prepare for the NCAA regional race to be hosted by the University of Southern Maine on November 14th.

10/19/03

Cross Country Teams Successful at State of Maine Championship

The UMF men's and cross country team placed 5th on Saturday in the State of Maine Championship at Twin Brook Recreational Area in Cumberland, ME.  The race featured teams from most of Maine's small colleges, including Colby, Bates and Bowdoin (who are nationally ranked on the women's side).  UMF was once again led by junior Nick Scott (Monmouth, ME) with a time of 27:54 and a 13th place finish overall.  UMF's other scoring runners all finished within 2 minutes of each other.  Their times were as follows: Joe Fitzsimmons (29:04), Ben Fletcher (29:16), Drew Croteau (29:17) and Luc Roy (30:51).  Josh Plourde rounded out UMF finishers with 52:12.  On the women's side senior Holly Chapdelaine (21:52) and Kate Dickinson (22:45), continued to race well and close the gap with the top runners in the State.  Both teams will enjoy a week off before competing in the North Atlantic Conference championship at Castleton State on Saturday November 1st.

10/15/03

Directions to Cross Country Meet at Twin Brooks Recreational Area (Cumberland, ME)

From the North: Take I-95 South through Brunswick to Exit 16 (Cumberland/Yarmouth). Turn left onto Rt. 1 South. After 1.3 miles turn left at Tuttle Rd. sign. Turn right at end of ramp onto Tuttle Rd. Drive 1.6 miles - Twin Brook Recreational Area is on the right.
From the South: Take I-95 (Maine Turnpike) north to Exit 6A (295 North). Take Exit 10 (Bucknam Rd., Falmouth) off I-295. Turn right off ramp to second light (.4). Turn right at this 4 way intersection and bear left at fork onto Rt. 9. Go to Cumberland Center (5.0 miles from 4 way) and take right onto Tuttle Rd. Twin Book Recreational Area is on left (1.8 miles)

10/4/03

Men's Cross Country Wins Home Invitational, Women Runners in Top 15

The UMF men's cross country team, led by junior Nick Scott, placed four runners in the top ten to secure the win at the annual UMF Invitational.  Scott ran a first place 29:31 on the slick hills of the 5 mile course at Mount Blue High School.  Ben Fletcher followed close behind with a 30:20.  Drew Croteau and Joe Fitzsimmons rounded out UMF top ten finishers with times of 30:24 and 30:56 respectively.  Luc Roy wasn't far behind in 11th place with a 31:41 time.  Other finishers for UMF were John Zwetsloot (33:11), Josh Plourde (54:42).  On the women's side UMF's Holly Chapdelaine finished in 6th place with a time of 22:46 on the 5k course.  Teammate Kate Dickinson was close behind with at 24:03 13th place time.  UMF will return to the course next Saturday when they compete at Westfield State.

9/28/03

Cross Country Runs Well at Pop Crowell Invitational

The UMF men's and women's cross country teams ran extremely well yesterday at the Pop Crowell Invitational hosted by Gordon College.  On the women's side, freshman Kate Dickinson recorded a person record in the 5k with a time of 21:44.  Teammate Holly Chapdelaine's 21:29 was a second faster per mile than last year at this race.  On the men's side junior Nick Scott continued to pace the Beavers with at 6th place 28:00.  Following Scott were Drew Croteau 13th (28:32), Ben Fletcher 26th (29:12), Joe Fitzsimmons 33rd (29:34), Luc Roy 45th (30:15), John Zwetsloot 58th (31:03) and Josh Plourde 144th (51:56).  UMF will return to the course on Saturday when they host the UMF invitational at Mount Blue High School.  The women's race will begin at 10am with the men starting at 10:45am.

9/22/03

Women's Cross Country Runs Well at UMass Dartmouth

The UMF women's cross country team duo of Holly Chapdelaine and Kate Dickinson had a very strong performance in the UMass Dartmouth Invitational on Saturday.  Running on a hot and humid day, Chapdelaine broke the 22 minute mark with at time of 21:43.  Though not a personal record, it is the fastest time she has run in  a year.  Teammate Kate Dickinson ran a 22:33.  UMF will return to the course on Saturday when they travel to Gordon College.

9/15/03

Women's Cross Country Runs Strong at UNE

The UMF women's cross country team also ran well this weekend at UNE.  Holly Chapdelaine again paced the Beavers with a time of 21:49 good enough for 12th place.  She was followed closely by freshman Kate dickinson who recorded 22:03 and 13th place.  Nora Messier rounded out the UMF squad with a time of 24:03.   UMF will take to the course again on Saturday when they travel to UMass Dartmouth.

9/8/03

Women's Cross Country Runs Strong at St. Michaels

The UMF women posted strong times in the first race of the season.  Senior Holly Chapdelaine led the squad with an eighth place finishing time of 23:00.  Freshmen Kate dickinson and Nora Messier followed with time of 24:22 and 25:21 respectively.  The Beavers will return to the course on Saturday when they travel to the University of New England. 

9/6/03

Women's Cross Country Season Preview

With many new runners, 2003 will be a rebuilding year for the women's cross country team.  While the team is starting out small, they appear to be in  excellent condition.  Holly Chapdelaine will lead the squad this year as the sole senior.  Freshmen Kate dickinson will follow with Nora Messier not far behind.  The team will be concentrating on staying healthy and focusing on meets later in the season such as the home meet on October 4th and Maine States on October 25th.  This year, the team will be joining the North Atlantic Conference, leaving the NAIA behind to become part of the NCAA division III.  This will be another change for the team in both competition and distance, whereas Division III competes at 6k for women.  According to Coach Richardson it will take time for this young team to find its place in the new conference.  Currently the team is relatively small and is actively seeking women with an interest in running.  For more information, please contact Coach Richardson at 207-778-7529