Duluth East Cross Country

Housekeeping items-  1)Complete online registration forms ASAP.  Your payment of $185.00 will now be available on your infinite campus portal or bring a check to practice.  If you are not registered and eligible by Wednesday, August 21 then you are not able to participate this season for our team.  Our Minnesota State High School League rosters are due and that is our deadline.  2)Physicals and forms/payment must be verified prior to first meet ( Thursday August 22) so get these items taken care of immediately.  3) Uniform purchase $25 for jersey.

MONDAY AUGUST 19-  Practice 8:00 AM -10:00AM at LESTER PARK

TUESDAY AUGUST 20– Practice 8:00AM-10:00AM at LESTER PARK

WEDNESDAY AUGUST 21– Practice 8:00AM- 9:30AM LESTER PARK ( earlier finish day before race)

THURSDAY AUGUST 22- MEET- at LESTER PARK- arrive at 9:00AM, we are the host team and need to welcome teams, walk/jog course  prior to first race.  Race Schedule as follows:

10:30AM   Boys and Girls grades 7-9    3200m

11:00AM    Girls JV/V                                5K

11:40AM    Boys JV/V                                 5K

Medals to top 10 in each race division boys/girls

FRIDAY AUGUST 23- Practice at CANAL PARK ( Maritime Museum).  We have a dual practice with Farmington High School and fruit/snack breakfast after together.  9:00AM – 10:30AM

SATURDAY AUGUST 24-  LONG RUN ON OWN  should be running between 40-50 min grades 7-8  and 50-60 minutes grades 9-12.

Parent volunteers needed at HOME MEET Thursday, AUGUST 22- No experience necessary-  ( crowd control, chute organization, camp monitors, and bib collectors.) 

Let Coach Peller know via text/voicemail if able to help. 218-310-5611 

Welcome to the official website and information center for the Duluth East Cross Country Season.  Keep logging those miles for a smooth start to the season next week.  Please utilize this site for meet information, weekly schedules and announcements, and contact information.

Wednesday, August 7  at 9:00AM at East High School Commons area Coach Peller available for new families to answer questions.

Monday, August 12 at 8:00AM  Lester River Park ( if road constructions still in effect follow detour up the freeway t o enter far side of Superior Street.)   FIRST PRACTICE!!!!!!!!  Bring layers of clothing, water bottle and running shoes. Practice should be completed by 10:00AM each day.

Tuesday- Friday August 13-16 at 8:00AM Lester River Park practices.

Thursday, August 15th Greyhound Nation meeting at Duluth East High School- all parents and athletes should attend.  Auditorium portion reviews policies, changes and expectations.  Sport specific meetings to follow in gym for Cross Country.

Although still technically summer vacation for families and students, Cross Country is a Varsity sport and will have competitions (races) before the start of school.  Please let your employers know of important dates that may affect your ability to participate.  Attendance is not optional, meets are not optional, and communication with the coaches is imperative.

Coaches for 2019 Season:

Dave Wicker Co-Head Coach          dhwicker5009@gmail.com

Shonda Peller Co-Head Coach         218-310-5611  text/voice mail    shonda.peller@isd709.org

Scott Keenan  Asst. Coach

Volunteer Coach   Rachel Hills

Join the coaches for a mini camp starting Monday, July 29 at 9:00AM Lester River Park.  Coaches will assist in training tactics, endurance building and tips along the way.  Bring Water!  Session will be over at 11:00AM.   Tuesday July 30 same time and place for more strategies with the coaches on trails. For the final day of mini camp – Wednesday, July 31 meet at 6038 South Pike Lake Rd ( coach Wicker residence)  for a workout and lake fun after- bring water, towels and swim gear.   Wednesday is 10:00-12:00 noon.

Regular season is getting closer- be sure to be training regularly to have a smooth start on August 12!

Schedule of this season’s meets will be updated soon.  Reminder about Greyhound Nation meeting for all fall athletes at East high school ( on our webpage above with importan dates)

The Run with the Hounds was a great success thanks to those that helped, raced and participated in some way all greatly appreciated!!!

Coaches available Tuesday, July 16 and Thursday, July 18 at 9:00AM at UMD track/stadium for work out.  Together the group will run at a nearby trail- Chester Bowl.  MEET AT UMD first.  Should return by 10:00AM.  Don’t forget to sign up for the Run With the Hound 5K event on Tuesday, July 23 at Lester Park  race at 6:00PM.   Also, upcoming will be a free mini running camp at Pike Lake last week of July- details coming soon.

Hope everyone had a wonderful Fourth of July celebration! Time to get running again. Coaches available Tuesday, July 9 at 9:00AM at UMD stadium under main ticket gate. Also, Available Thurday, July 11 at 9:00AM at UMD stadium. Hope to see returning and new athletes there for a run!

Mark the calendars!  Tuesday, July 23 ,2019 , 6pm at LESTER PARK PAVILION for the annual fundraiser for the East Cross Country Running Team.  Sign up to participate online.  Pay at event.   Click HERE for more information and to REGISTER ONLINE.

Congratulations to our graduating seniors and best wishes as you embark upon new journeys.

Upcoming Greyhound runners-  time to start training for the fall season already!  The more you run in the summer the better season you will have this fall.  Sign up for road races and opportunities to challenge yourself.  To help you get started and stay connected with teammates you will find our summer Captains’ Practice schedule.

CAPTAINS’ PRACTICES– open to all new and returning student-athletes.  Summer schedule is offered through your captains and information will be posted here on the website, through Facebook fan page, and Instagram accounts.  The extra activities will be added throughout the summer so check back to your social media often.

Coaches will be offering morning practice options as well.  Schedule to be determined and will start after Grandma’s marathon.

STARTING in JUNE:

June – all captains’ practices will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays each week at 4:00PM.

Week of June 10th-  Meet at Lester Park Pavilion 4:00PM

Week of June 17th- Meet at UMD TRACK 4:00PM

Week of June 24th -Meet at UMD TRACK 4:00PM

Week of June June 30- Meet at UMD TRACK 4:00PM

Week of July 8th- Meet at PARK POINT 4:00PM

Week of July 15th- Meet at Lester Park Pavilion 4:00PM

Week of July 22- Meet at UMD TRACK 4:00PM

Week of July 29th- Meet at UMD TRACK 4:00PM

Week of August 5th- Meet at UMD TRACK 4:00PM

AUGUST 7th PRE SEASON MEETING!!!!!!!!!!!!

August 7 – 9:00am – East Atrium (High School)

Coach Wicker (H) 525-5988/Coach Peller 310-5611

WEEK OF AUGUST 12th- OFFICIAL SEASON STARTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

1^st Day: Monday 8/12 – 8:00 a.m @ Lester Park

What to Bring: Running shoes, sweats, shorts, & water

Please check back later for more information regarding the 2019 season.

Congrats to the section team members!   We wish you well on Thursday, Oct.25, 2018 at Princeton Golf Course.

Location: Princeton Golf Course

310 Golf Course Road, Princeton, MN 55371 (763) 389-5109

Parking: The lot at the clubhouse will be reserved for workers, team busses, and
handicap parking. There is a small overflow parking lot for spectators, but
most will have to park along city streets. Please inform parents to allow
additional time for parking and walking to the venue.

Boys’ race 2:00PM

Girls’ race 2:45PM

Bus leaves at 9:30AM

Thanks to the whole team for supporting one another and completing the season!  Good luck to those at sections!

BANQUET FORMS AVAILABLE WITH COACH PELLER

FORMS DUE TO COACH LAFONTAINE BY WED. OCT. 31!

Middle School students turn in at counselors’ office.