Team and families:  Last week had its challenges with individuals on our team.  This has been a work in progress and we as coaches feel the need to highlight once again our expectations of your child.  First and foremost, as a member of the Duluth East Cross Country team we hold our student athletes to standards that are identified in the handbook, in conjunction with MSHSL rules and policies.  If these are not being followed then you are not in good standing and may not compete at races.  This is unfortunate to address as many of our student athletes are able to comply, rise to occasions and be good role models for others.  Those that are not capable of these expectations need to discuss and reconsider their continuation on the team.

This week Swain is the focus and our workouts will reflect that as we prepare for the challenge of weather changes, course difficulty and sense of pride ad tradition at this historic meet.  It is a privilege to participate at Swain and for our seniors- we wish you a memorable and favorable race!

Monday–  regular practice3:40-5:15PM

Tuesday–  MIDDLE SCHOOL AT HERMANTOWN  see below for meet information

JV/Varsity regular practice at 3:40-5:15PM

Wednesday– optional AM 6:30   Regular practice 3:40-5:15PM

Thursday– regular practice 3:40-5:15PM

Friday-NO PRACTICE HOMECOMING- SUPPORT OTHER ACTIVITIES

Saturday- SWAIN MEET!!!!  We are co hosts for this meet with Denfeld.  ALL athletes need to help with clean up after all races.  Plan to stay for entire day. Team camp needs parent chaperones throughout the day.  If you are available please consider being at camp in between your child’s race.   All athletes should arrive between 8:30AM -9:ooAM to receive race Bib.   Coaches will not be available after 9AM to issue bibs.  GET to this event on time, be respectful, and be helpful.  Make sure to walk/jog the course prior to your race.  Be properly dressed, warm up and be ready for your race.    Schedule as follows:

Boys Varsity “AA” 2:55 p.m. (5000m)

All middle schoolers have a meet on Tuesday, Oct. 2 at Hermantown High School.  Bus is ONE WAY ONLY- Please plan to pick up your child at the meet.  Students need to be released at 2:50PM  bus leaves at 3:00PM

NO Spikes Allowed:  Due to the fact that we do run part of the races on the track.

All races will be behind the school.

Race Order:

4:00              7th girls                     about    1600m     

4:10              7th boys                      ”      1600m     

4:20              8th girls                       ”   1600m         

4:30              8th boys                      ”   1600m

*4:45            9th girls & boys            ” 2000m                     

AWARDS:

Medals to the top 10 in races 7, 8 & 9.  

NO MORNING PRACTICE, AFTER SCHOOL ONLY FOR FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 20th.

Well done team at the Milaca Mega Meet!  Many Personal Records and great performances all around.   Each week is preparing us for new challenges.  Weather has started to turn to fall; bring layers of clothing.  Plan to dry out shoes or rotate to keep them dry.

Monday– regular practice 3:40-5:15PM

Tuesday–  regular practice 3:40-5:15PM

Wednesday -morning practice option 6:30AM,   PICTURES at 3:45PM whole team- BRING UNIFORM, black shorts.  If you do not have the newer style red and white jersey you will need to borrow our extras for pics. Short workout after team /individual pictures.

Thursday– Meet in Hibbing!!  ( hopefully less mud this year). Middle School excused at 12:45PM, bus at 1:00PM

High School students excused at 1:00PM and leave at 1:15PM.

Race order:     JV and V Girls 4:00PM

JV and V Boys 4:30PM

Middle School race at 5:00PM

Hibbing Municipal Golf Course  1524 7th Ave. E Hibbing , MN

Stopping to eat in Hibbing.  Estimated time of return to East High School is 8:30PM

Friday– morning practice option 6:30AM Regular practice 3:40-5:00PM

Saturday-Sunday  weekend run on own should be longer time of 90 minutes for Varsity, JV around 70-80minutes, younger student athletes around 60 minutes. Use it to recover not race!

Gear up for a solid week of school and workouts to prepare for the upcoming MILACA MEGA MEET!

Monday- regular practice 3:40-5:30 PM

Tuesday- regular practice 3:40-5:30 PM

Wednesday- optional 6:30 AM  AND/OR regular practices 3:40-5:30pm

Thursday-regular practice 3:40-5:30 PM

Friday- regular practice 3:40-5:00pm

Saturday-  MILACA MEGA MEET!  Load bus 6:20AM, Bus leaves 6:40AM no exceptions! If leaving with family- turn in Travel Release Form

Location of Event:  Stone’s Throw Golf Course- Milaca.

Please go to www.gopherstateevents.com  for all INFORMATION- too much to put on site!

Please plan ahead for this meet.  Concessions, spirit wear are available- can be pricey.  Parents/families parking – good luck.  Please visit the mega meet website so you get directions, parking instructions, and YOU MAY HAVE TO PAY TO ATTEND.   Below are the race times listed in order.  Most student-athletes will compete at their age division.  In the past parents have supplied bulk items for the team- water bottles, fruit, snacks etc.  If you are able to send these things feel free.  We will sadly miss Ben B.’s mom’s chocolate chip cookies this year.  🙁

STUDENT-ATHLETES-  PAY ATTENTION- races start every 15 minutes.  KNOW YOUR RACE ORDER.  BRING FOOD and BEVERAGES- long day!

What a week!  School started, two cross country meets and the football team had a huge victory!  Hopefully you rested, went for a recovery run this weekend and are refreshed for the week ahead!

Monday– regular practice 3:40-5:30pm

Tuesday–  MIDDLE SCHOOL MEET AT HERMANTOWN.  Bus will pick up at Ordean East Middle School at 2:30PM.  THIS IS A ONE WAY RIDE.  Parents must bring student-athlete home after race from Hermantown High School.  Race is behind high school using trails around the football field and track.

NO Spikes Allowed: Due to the fact that we do run part of the races on the track.
All races will be behind the school.
Race Order:
4:00 7th girls about 1600m
4:10 7th boys ; 1600m
4:20 8th girls ; 1600m
4:30 8th boys ; 1600m
*4:45 9th girls & boys ; 2000m

AWARDS:
Medals to the top 10 in races 7, 8 & 9.

All JV and Varsity runners regular practice 3:40-5:30pm

Wednesday– optional AM 6:30 practice to replace missed practice or conflict in evening.  Regular practice 3:40-5:30pm

Thursday– Eveleth Meet at Eveleth Municipal Golf Course (located off HWY 53)  Students excused at 1:15PM bus leaves at 1:30 PM.  Middle schoolers get a pass from parents and bus will pick you up at middle school at 1:30pm.

Race Details:

4:05 p.m. – Start of Girls Varsity and JV “AA” Race

5:10 p.m. – Start of Boys Varsity and JV “AA” Race

5:40 p.m. – Start of Girls and Boys Junior High Race

6:15 p.m. – Awards Presentation for Varsity Races

Distances: Junior High 2400 meters (1.5 miles)

                    Boys/ Girls Varsity 5000 meters (3.1 miles)

Awards: Junior High – Top 25 ribbons for boys/girls each

Boys/Girls Varsity – Top 15 medals each

Team trophy for 1 st and 2nd Place Varsity teams, both boys and girls.

We will have a full concession stand available for your use, plus T-shirts for sale also.

Photos of your athletes can be found on www.aroundtherange.com . The photographer
does an excellent job of catching your runners at least once or twice during their races.

Friday– optional AM practice 6:30Am  Regular 3:40-5:30pm practice