Let’s have a great Season!
LIST OF TEAM PR's (please contact Mr. Kyes if a time is incorrect)
No meet due to wet course conditions. There will be an announcement about practice instead by 2:30PM. Please check outside Athletic office for updates, Ms. Peller’s classroom 2020 for any word on practice.
PRACTICE TODAY AFTER SCHOOL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Happy start of the school year!!!!!!
Housekeeping items: 1) Still need several student-athletes to pay online fees or complete online eligibility forms. 2) With the start of school we now practice after school each day. 3) Students will need a lock for the locker room for daily practice-please lock up your belongings as it is the same locker room used all day for physical education classes as well.
MONDAY SEPT. 2 CHESTER BOWL workout 5:00PM Meet in back field. Workout should be completed by 6:00PM. We know families may have been out of town but in exchange for Friday off last week we run Monday evening. Plus it keeps us on schedule with our training plan and may help curb those nerves before school starts!
TUESDAY SEPT. 3- East high school Baseball field practice at 3:40-5:30PM Students arriving from Ordean East Middle School will need a pass from their office stating reason for riding the bus over to East High School- turn in to your office not the high school. BRING LOCK!
WEDNESDAY SEPT. 4 East High School Baseball field practice 3:40- 5:00PM ( day before meet shorter practice)
THURSDAY SEPT. 5 MEET IN SUPERIOR AT NEMADJI GOLF COURSE 1 courtesy bus there/back for non drivers. Students at Ordean East Middle School will be picked up at middle school at 2:00PM brought to East High School to gather needs, East High School students are released at 2:15 PM. Only eligible student- athletes will be allowed to participate. We do not stop for dinner at this meet
RACE SCHEDULE:
4:15 pm Middle School Girls and Boys – 3K
4:35 pm High School Girls Jr. Varsity and Varsity 5KM
5:15 pm High School Boys Jr. Varsity and Varsity 5KM
AWARDS:
Trophy-Varsity-1st Place Teams Boys and Girls
Trophy- Varsity 2nd Place Team Boys and Girls
Champion T-shirt to the Boys and Girls Varsity winner
Gold Medals Top 15 Runners Boys and Girls
Ribbons Top 10 Junior Varsity Runners Boys and Girls
Ribbons Top 10 Runners Middle School Boys and Girls
FRIDAY SEPT. 6 practices at East High School baseball field at 3:40PM-5:30PM
***Runners need to run a long run over weekend 60 min minimum with varsity level 70-90 minutes.
Housekeeping: 1) Student-athletes find out information on Camille Herron 2) Last call for eligibility payments are now late and need to be paid either online via portal account or by check to Coach Peller $185.00 3) If you have chosen to be a secret buddy make sure to get form from manager. 4) Optional online clothing order due at midnight Monday August 26. See link on our website to complete order.
Monday August 26- practice at East High School due to weather forecast. Dress appropriately for wet conditions.Practice 8:00Am-10:00AM, Pre order Sven and Ole’s Pizza forms at practice CASH ONLY DUE TUESDAY- we call in the order for your convenience. If you want to eat somewhere in town you may. This has been very efficient in the past for getting our large team fed and home at a decent time. Order with a friend or alone. NO EXCEPTIONS= NO CASH/ORDER FORM TUESDAY= NO PRE ORDER. Forms available with manager at Monday practice
Tuesday August 27 -EAST HIGH SCOOLpractice 8:00Am-10:00AM. Pre-order Pizzas money & form due
Wednesday August 28 East High School practice 8:00Am- 9:30Am ( early finish day before a race)
Thursday August 29- GRAND MARAIS MEET LEAVE FROM EAST HIGH SCHOOL AT 9:00am! We stop for a rest stop break halfway. Estimated time of return is 8:00PM. IF NOT RIDING BUS HOME FROM MEET MUST HAVE A TRAVEL RELEASE FORM TURNED IN TO COACH PELLER!!!
Race times and distances – 1:00 Junior High boys and girls 2.6 k
1:30 Junior Varsity boys and girls 4.0 k
2:00 Varsity boys (unlimited entries, 7 score) 5.0 k
2:30 Varsity girls (unlimited entries, 7 score) 5.0 k
Results at www.stevestiming.org
Awards – immediately after races at Pincushion Chalet. Trophies for varsity boys and girls 1 st and 2 nd
place teams, individual medals for top 15 varsity. Medals to top 10 junior varsity and junior high (9 th
grade and under), boys and girls.
Course Description – Junior high race is 1 figure-eight lap, the JV race is 1 and ½ laps and the Varsity
boys’ and girls’ races are 2 laps. Lots of great viewing opportunities. All races will be conducted on the
Pincushion Ski Trails. These trails are maintained by the NSSRC, and used for trail running and racing.
We will be using the flatter and smoother sections of the trail system (west overlook and lower
pincushion loops). Be advised, however, that the courses will be hillier and rougher than the typical golf
course race. Trails will be mowed as low as feasible. It will be possible to run in spikes, but some
hazards will exist (EG rocks and uneven terrain). On the plus side it is a great early season training race.
Location of meet: Pincushion Trails in Grand Marais, MN
Friday August 30- NO PRACTICE- enjoy family weekend before school starts. Student athletes need to run on their own two of the days off.
MONDAY September 2- LABOR DAY PRACTICE- we meet at Chester Bowl (Back field) 5:00PM this is a required practice and important to our training schedule to balance rest/race weeks. Should be done at 6:00PM.
Good luck at school if you are starting PSEO classes! Be sure to communicate with coaches if schedule conflicts.
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.
