Duluth East Cross Country

MIDDLE  SCHOOL MEET AT HERMANTOWN CANCELLED TODAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Congratulations team on another successful training week and competition!  If you missed the Hibbing Memorable Mud Run Race, there are pictures everywhere for your viewing delight!

This week we will again practice hard as we come ever closer to our section race.  Please plan for cooler, wetter weather and layers of clothing.  Keep the fluids going in and icing sore spots.  Do daily shin prevention stretches and exercises to keep pain minimal.

MONDAY- regular practice 3:45-5:15PM

TUESDAY- MIDDLE SCHOOL MEET AT HERMANTOWN hosted by Lakeview Christian Academy meet starts at 4:ooPM.   Students need to be excused at 2:45PM, bus will leave from ORDEAN EAST MIDDLE SCHOOL at 3:00PM The bus only goes to Hermantown, own transportation home.

TUESDAY- all JV and Varsity have regular practice after school 3:45-5:15PM

WEDNESDAY-  optional 6:30AM practice and/or regular after school practice 3:45-5:15PM

THURSDAY- regular practice after school 3:45-5:15PM

FRIDAY-  optional 6:30AM practice and/or regular after school practice 3:45-5:ooPM

CC POTLUCK SPAGHETTI DINNER in MEZZ at 5:15PM

PLease have hot and prepared food there at 5:00 PM for set up and serving promptly at 5:15PM

Assigned potluck items are as follows; please coordinate with your student-athlete to make sure they bring the pre- determined item.

Seniors:  paper plates, napkins, cups, silverware

Juniors: Noodles (cooked)  and Salads with toppings

Sophomores: Desserts

Freshmen:  Sauce (heated) and beverages  (Chocolate Milk, white milk, water)

Middle school:  Breads

SATURDAY:    67th annual SWAIN at Enger Golf Course  Student athletes race in their age divisions, unless on VARSITY.  At practice coaches will confirm which race your child is entered.  To get all the information about Saturday visit the website:    www.swaincrosscountry.org

Parents we appreciate help at team camp, similar to Milaca Meet, getting kids to the starting line on time, keeping camp in control, etc.

WE ARE THE HOST SCHOOL FOR THIS MEET AND WE RECEIVE A GENEROUS DONATION TO OUR PROGRAM HELPING WITH COURSE SET UP, CLEARING AT END, GARBAGE REMOVAL, and other miscellaneous tasks.

OUR TEAM NEEDS TO ARRIVE BY 8:45AM.  Plan to stay until clean up at end of meet.  Bring food and snacks to keep fueled before and after your races.  Concessions and apparel are available for purchase.

NOTE THE CHANGE S BELOW IN BOLD TYPE

Special thanks to Jim Milner for chaperoning a bus to Milaca!!!!  Thanks also Mr. LaFontaine for driving the much needed tent for camp at Milaca!  Thank you to all that brought  water, food and support to the meet.  Very hot conditions and we still had kids PR!  Remember results are online through Gopher State Events.

UPCOMING:  FRIDAY,  OCT 6 POT LUCK SPAGHETTI DINNER.  This year we are having the student-athletes potluck the dinner.  We will be upstairs in the mezzanine, following practice at 5:15PM .  Please label and have all food prepared for dinner promptly at 5:00PM.

Seniors:  paper plates, napkins, cups, silverware

Juniors: Noodles (cooked)  and Salads with toppings

Sophomores: Desserts

Freshmen:  Sauce (heated) and beverages  (Chocolate Milk, white milk, water)

Middle school:  Breads

Monday   Sept. 25    regular practice

Tuesday    Sept. 26   regular practice  optional and/or make up AM practice 6:30-7:30 AM

Wednesday  Sept. 27   optional and/or make up AM practice 6:30-7:30 AM    regular practice after school 3:45-5:15

Thursday Sept 28    Hibbing Meet – at Hibbing Municipal Golf Course- very spectator friendly.

4:00   Girls Varsity and JV together

4:30    Boys Varsity and JV together

5:00  Girls Jr. high (7-9)

5:30   Boys Jr. High (7-9)

We will stop in Hibbing for dinner before returning home.  ETA at East is 8:45PM

Friday Sept. 29  optional and/or make up AM practice 6:30-7:30 AM    regular practice after school 3:45-5:15

Saturday- on your own run 60-90 minute long run get the miles in!

REMINDERS:  Each year we seem to need to reiterate our expectations for bus courtesy, participation, and commitment to the team.  Please help remind your student-athlete their behaviors, choices and actions affect the team, community and school.  Overall, great experiences this season and we aim to  continue to enforce dedication to team, sport and academics.  We look forward to the second half of our season!  —-the Coaches.

This week is the start of our rigorous training as we prepare for the Milaca Mega Meet!!!

Monday: practice after school 3:45-5:15PM

Tuesday: practice after school 3:45-5:15PM

Wednesday: optional/make up practice 6:30AM-7:30 AM   and /or  3:45PM-5:15PM

Thursday: practice after school 3:45-5:15PM

Friday: optional/make up practice 6:30AM-7:30AM  and/or 3:45-5:15PM

Saturday:  MILACA MEGA MEET-  Load bus at 6:20AM- depart from East High School 6:30AM, estimated time of return is 6:30PM

Shirts and gear available at a cost, lines form early buy right away.  Things to bring:  Jersey, layers, WATER and more WATER, toilet paper. Snacks, Secret Buddy, food to share in the past so welcome to donate food items, collapsible travel table. We do not have luxury busses and space will be limited on bus, take only meet items!

If leaving with parent MUST HAVE TRAVEL RELEASE FORM SIGNED AND PRESENT TO COACHES ON AM BUS

Parents/spectators    www.milacamegameet.com for maps, parking, and information.

Race times as follows; we are Class 4AAAA

NO Bagley practice- later in weekend go for 60-75 minutes harder push on hill or hill repeats.

**********Friday, September 15 GIRLS’ TEAM*************************************************************

After practice Friday, girls are invited to Captain Molly Weberg’s home for s’mores, bonfire, t-shirt tie dying, and optional sleep over.  Get address and directions from Molly Weberg.

Hope everyone had a fantastic start to the school year!  Get ready this upcoming week is just as busy and exciting!

Monday: Practice 3:45-5:30PM meet at baseball field

TUESDAY:  MIDDLE SCHOOL MEET AT HERMANTOWN GRADES 7-9 

*******UPDATED RELEASE TIMES*****************************************

Coach LaFontaine will be attending meet.  2:30PM Board ORDEAN EAST MIDDLE SCHOOL and 2:45 PM DEPARTS!    BUS IS ONE WAY ONLY NO RETURN BUS!!!   See race schedule and plan for ride home!

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.

4:00 7th girls about 1600m

4:10 7th boys   ”      1600m

4:20 8th girls   “ 1600m

4:30 8th boys   “ 1600m

Medals to the top 10 in races 7 & 8th grades

If not racing at Hermantown, regular practice after school 3:45-5:15PM with Coach Wicker and Peller.

Wednesday, September  13th,  optional 6:30AM practice   and/or  after school practice 3:45-5:15PM

THURSDAY, September 14th-  Eveleth Meet : Held at Eveleth Municipal Golf Course off Highway 53  Students excused at 1:30Pm depart at 1:45PM

Times:

4:05 p.m. – Start of Girls Varsity and JV “AA” Race   5K

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

5:40 p.m. – Start of Girls and Boys Junior High Race   2400m

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

Awards:  Junior High – Top 25 ribbons for boys, Top 25 ribbons for girls

   Girls Varsity – Top 15 medals     Boys Varsity – Top 15 medals

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

We will NOT STOP FOR DINNER PACK FOR OWN FOOD

Friday, September 15th- optional AM practice 6:30-7:30AM, and/or after school practice 3:45PM-5:00PM

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16th MANDATORY PRACTICE ALL VARSITY AND TOP JV CONTENDERS 8:30AM  at Bagley Nature Center Rock Pond at UMD along West St. Marie St.  Meet at the pond.

All remaining Lost and Found items unclaimed after practice on Monday will be donated to the school lost and found!

Congratulations to Molly Weberg and winning the Varsity race at Cambridge- Isanti- check out her interview through www.milesplit.com

Results from Grand Marais can be found at www.borealtiming.com

If you are not listed Let coach Peller know your race number and which race you actually ran.

This week we meet at Chester Bowl back field on Monday, September 4th at 5:00PM -6:30PM

Tuesday- practice at East High School- 3:45PM-5:15, meet at baseball field

Wednesday- alternate AM option 6:30-7:30AM REGULAR PRACTICE 3:45-5:15PM

Thursday, September 7th Superior High School Meet at NEMADGI GOLF COURSE in Superior, Wisconsin

Middle School excused at 2:00Pm bus in front of building along 4th St. PARENTS MUST EXCUSE MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS!

High School students excused at 2:15PM  Bus departs at 2:30PM

******IF driving on own, drive safe arrive by 3:00PM!******************************

4:00 pm Girls & Boys 7-8 th grades – 3 KM
4:30 pm Girls Jr. Varsity and Varsity- 5KM
5:15 pm Boys Jr. Varsity and Varsity 5KM

OR

IF YOU ARE NOT IN THURSDAY’S MEET:  RUN EASY 40 MINUTE RUN.

Cambridge Meet the following student-athletes are expected to attend.  If you are unable then must let coach Peller know at Monday practice at Chester Bowl as attendance will have been set and no changes to rosters.

GIRLS:                                                    BOYS:

Molly W                                                  Eli K

Kelly C                                                     Nolan H

Allegra P                                                 Colton M

Gretchen H                                             Reid M

Nikki W                                                   Nick LaF

Celia J                                                      Michael P

Sophia R                                                Evan L

Elizabeth S                                             Tommy R

Natalie D                                                Stevie M-S

Brita L                                                     Sam C

Luca S                                                     Tristan B

Mariah L-K                                           Reece P

Anna LaF                                              Caleb M

Marja K                                                Ben K

Excused at 11:15AM, bus departs East High School at 11:30AM  Races begin 4:00PM, rolling starts estimated time for our races are ;   4:45 Boys’ Varsity followed by Girls’ Varsity then boys’ JV ending with girls’ JV.

Isanti Middle School – 201 Centennial Drive, Isanti MN 55040

Directions: Take Hwy. 65 from the north or south to Isanti; at stoplight, go west on Co. Rd. 5. Isanti Middle School
is 1.2 miles down on left side. Please drop your runners off at the school; parking will not be allowed in the school
parking lot until 3:30 p.m.

Terrific first meet! Results are finally posted under “Meet Results”, select 8-24-17 Meet and open the link.

Great performances by many and exciting first time results for our new members!  The 3k and boys’ 5k results are accurate, Girls’ 5k was a challenge.  If you are not listed- a hard copy of the results will  be printed and brought to  Monday practice to view.  Thanks for your patience and waiting to find your results.

Monday, August 28  Lester Park 8:00AM

Tuesday, August 29 EAST HIGH SCHOOL 8:00AM ( bring a lock to claim a locker in locker room if you did not already) Sven and Ole Pizza orders due/ Optional Clothing order due

Wednesday, August 30 EAST HIGH SCHOOL 8:00AM

Thursday, August 31 GRAND MARAIS Meet on Pincushion Trail. (Bus departs from East High School at   11:00Am-load at 10:45AM       Estimated time of return is   8:30PM   ) Dinner on own in Grand Marais 

RACE TIMES AND ORDER:    Junior High (gr.7-9) 3:00PM  est. 2.6k distance

Junior Varsity (JV)   3:30PM  4k distance

Varisty (VR)  4:00PM  5k  Girls, followed by boys Varsity 5K  4:30PM

NO PRACTICE FRIDAY ENJOY FAMILY AND LABOR DAY WEEKEND

Monday, September 4  PRACTICE AT CHESTER BOWL- rear field beyond chalet 5:00PM-6:30PM

Tuesday, Sept. 5th First day of school ( YAHOO)  Practices will be after school 3:45PM -5:30PM daily

Alternative/make up practices offered Wednesday and Friday AM at East High School 6:30-7:30AM (be prompt)

Meet MUST HAVE:  Uniform top, shorts, training or spike shoes, Water and snacks for there and after race/return trip, extra layer of clothes.

Student-athletes please arrive at 8:30 AM  at Lester Park

Race times as follows:  Girls’ JV/V  10:00AM, Boys’   JV/V 10:30AM, Middle School (7-9) 3k distance 11:00AM

Please support your teammates and be gracious hosts for teams participating.  Help with litter control, answering questions, and be responsible.

Parent Volunteers:  Thanks for volunteering the following spots are identified below, all extras will be course control. Volunteers can arrive with student athletes.

Results:   Cara Weberg

Chute control:  Jim Milnar, Rachel Miles,

Course location specific:  Jess Koski, Ric Dearing, Rebecca St. George, Barbara Hultman

Field: ( litter/crowd control/no footballs/frisbees) Jennifer Sowers, Billie Korzenowski, Liz Metzen, Julie Beauregard, Gina Andrew, Jennifer Johnson, Lori Jackson

Course Pick up: Joe Haggenmiller, Martha Han, Captains

Optional Pot Luck Picnic to follow races at 2:00PM.

Awards after last race- top ten  Girls and Boys for 5k races

*******FRIDAY PRACTICE WITH FARMINGTON TEAM AT PARK POINT 9:30AM-11:00*************

|Regular practice at Lester Park Monday -Wednesday 8:00AM -9:45AM.

THURSDAY FIRST MEET LESTER PARK INVITATIONAL ARRIVE 8:30 AM

Race schedule as follows:  Girls Varsity and JV 10:00 AM, Boys Varsity and JV 10:30AM, Middle School 7-9 11:00 AM girls followed by boys middle school at 11:30AM.

ARRIVE BY 8:30 AM,

If you signed up as a parent volunteer, Coach Peller will contact you with event details.

POT LUCK PARTY at LESTER PARK  2:00PM after race! Bring  an item to share.

FRIDAY, August 25th PARK POINT !  We will practice with the Farmington Team at Park Point Beach house.  8:00AM -10:00AM

PLEASE REGISTER YOUR CHILD ATHLETE.  As of Friday  we only have 5 eligible athletes.  GO ONLINE AND REGISTER AND HAVE PHYSICALS ON FILE or no meet!