Duluth East Cross Country

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

****Additional Middle School Meet TUESDAY, September 11 at Hermantown High School.  Bus from Ordean East Middle School at 2:15pm- Coach Wicker will be attending.  Have all your gear at middle school as the bus will not go to the high school.  This is a one way bus to the meet.  Student-athletes MUST BE PICKED UP FROM MEET!

Monday Sept. 3 LABOR DAY-   Practice at Chester Bowl- go to end of road field in back.  5:00pm-6:30pm

Tuesday- practice is after school at East High School  3:40pm-5:30pm.

Wednesday– practice is after school at East High School  3:40pm-5:30pm.

*optional 6:30 AM practice at East High School ( to make up a missed practice or just want afternoon off)

Thursday– Meet at Superior, WI  held at Nemadji Golf Course  (5 N 58th St.)  One courtesy bus to/from meet.  Bus will pick up at Ordean Middle School then at East.  Return trip will drop off at East.  Students released at 2:00PM for Middle School- parents need to call/have note for release.  High School release time is 2:15PM- you will be on excused roster.  Plan ahead with teachers!  Bus will leave at 2:30 sharp!

Subject: Dan Conway Classic – Superior, WI.
Place: Nemadji Golf Course (West nine, west side of parking lot)
When: Thursday, September 6, 2018
Schools: Teams: Ashland, Carlton, Cloquet, Cromwell, Duluth East, Duluth Denfeld,Lakeview Christian Academy, Northwestern, Superior, Wrenshall

Tentative Schedule of events:

3:00 pm Womens College (UWS/UMD, St Scholastica. Northland)
3:30 pm Mens College (UWS/UMD, St Scholastica, Northland)
4:00 pm Girls & Boys 7-8 th grades – 3 KM
4:30 pm Boys Jr. Varsity and Varsity 5KM
5:00 pm Girls Jr. Varsity and Varsity- 5KM

Friday- Those that raced at Nemadji- practice either 6:30AM OR 3:40pm-5:00PM .

Those attending Cambridge -Isanti meet:  leave East High School at 12:45pm, estimated time of return                            10PM.

Cambridge-Isanti, Centennial, Duluth East, Forest Lake, Mora (Boys), North St. Paul, Andover, Blaine

Location: 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. The Catholic Church lot will be available until then.

JV, Varsity: Medals 1-10, ribbons 11-20
Championship trophies for varsity

Races begin at 4:00PM, rolling schedule.  We are only racing Varsity Boys and Girls estimated race time 5:00Pm Boys, and 5:30Pm girls.

The following student- athletes are on the roster to attend Cambridge -Isanti Cross Country Meet :

Boys:                                                                                    Girls:

Congratulations team on the first meet of the season!  Always special to have it be a “Home Opener” as well!  Results are posted so you can begin to make goals for yourself this season and watch your improvement each week by lowering times, increasing position finishes and challenging yourselves.  Great start.

Monday-  Snowflake Ski Center off Rice Lake Road for practices  8:00 Am-10:00AM  BRING WATER!! Order forms for Sven and Ole’s Pizza after the Grand Marais meet will be available.  Cash only.  (captains meet with coaches after practice)

Tuesday- Snowflake Ski Center off Rice Lake Road for practices  8:00 Am-10:00AM  BRING WATER!! Order forms for  Pizzas due Wednesday.   Optional Spirit Wear online orders DUE

Wednesday-Snowflake Ski Center off Rice Lake Road for practices  8:00 Am-9:30AM BRING WATER!! Sven and Ole’s Pizza forms due!!!!!

Thursday-  MEET in Grand Marais See below for race times/expectations and travel information

Friday- NO PRACTICE- long weekend get out and run for 60-90minutes and a shorter run on another day.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3- LABOR DAY  PRACTICE at Chester Bowl 5:00PM  start in back of park on field.  Will be done at 6:30PM.  BRING WATER

LOOKING AHEAD:

School starts Tuesday, Sept. 4 PRACTICES WILL BEGIN AFTER SCHOOL at 3:40PM East High School-BRING A LOCK FOR LOCKER ROOM, bring your practice clothes, shoes etc to school!

There are actually 2 meets the first week of school.  You will only be in one.  Most student-athletes will race on Thursday at Nemadji Golf Course.  Top 10 girls and top 10 boys will be at Cambridge Friday, September 7. Those attending Cambridge will be posted Friday, August 31.

Grand Marais MEET:   Leave East High School at 11:00AM.  Board at 10:45AM.  We take school buses.  One stop on way at Tettegouche State Park ( restroom/stretch)  break.  Pre ordered pizzas from practice will be dinner, or on your own in Grand Marais.  There is a concessions this year at the meet also.  If planning on arriving or leaving with a parent make sure to turn in the TRAVEL RELEASE FORM (in your handbook) or available outside Athletic Director office.  Estimated return time is 10PM.  Bring your Secret Buddy items, snacks for self, water for self and money for food after meet in town.

RACE ORDER:

• Location – Pincushion Trails, Cook County Road 53, 2+ miles up the Gunflint Trail (County 12) from Grand Marais.
• Time – racing starts at 3:00, coaches meeting at 2:00 at chalet
  • Race times and distances –   3:00 Junior High boys and girls                2.6 k

3:30 Junior Varsity boys and girls                                          4.0 k

4:00 Varsity girls (unlimited entries, 7 score)                        5.0 k

4:30 Varsity boys (unlimited entries, 7 score)                        5.0 k

• 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.

Results for Thursday’s 8/23/18 CC Meet at Lester Park can be found HERE.

Thanks all that were able to attend the Greyhound Nation meeting last week.  If you were unable to attend Check with your student-athlete about the information shared and pick up a handbook.  Housekeeping items to take care ASAP are as follows:

GET ELIGIBLE- online registration, physicals updated and fee  paid

        NOT ELIGIBLE = no participation at meet!

Monday–   Practice at Lester Park and Trails 8:00 AM-10:00Am

        TURN IN SECRET BUDDY FORM

Tuesday–  Practice at Lester Park and Trails  8:00AM-10:00Am

Wednesday– Practice at Lester Park and Trails  8:00AM-9:30Am

         Day before a meet, usually shorter practice.

Thursday– Lester Park Invitational Meet!!!!!!!   

          Race Schedule is as follows:

           10:00 AM Girls and Boys 3000 Meters- Grades 7-9 and any older athletes who coaches feel would have difficulty finishing 5k.

          10:30 AM Girls 5000 Meters I(No entry limit)

           11:00 AM Boys 5000 Meters (No entry limit)

East Runners should arrive by 9:00AM, bring water and pre/post game food for yourself. Black shorts and Racing Singlet( jersey) required!  Spikes optional.

PARENTS- opportunity to volunteer!!  Please text Coach Peller with your name and preferred contact by Wednesday end of Practice to assist at meet.  NO PRIOR EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! Jobs include keeping spectators off race areas, collecting bibs at finish, adult presence in team camp areas.  Trail clean up at end of race, etc.

Friday-  Practice located at Canal Park Maritime Building.  8:30 AM. We run with the Farmington team on this day.  Bring water! A grab and go style Fun Food Friday will be after the workout for both teams!  If you have any dietary restrictions please provide your own snack this time- all future Fun Friday Food Days will try and accommodate  nutritional restrictions .  Thanks for your help on this one!

Meet Expectations:  Stay with team camp, cheer and support athletes. WE ARE THE HOST SCHOOL!  We are in charge of set up, clean up and all duties during races. Awards after the last race at Lester Park.  If participating in Secret Buddy make sure you bring an encouraging exchange.

Optional Spirit Wear available online at https://duluth-east-cc-2018.itemorder.com
MUST Submit by Tuesday, August 28

Here are the upcoming important items:

THURSDAY JULY 26 RUN WITH THE HOUNDS 5K Fundraiser at Snowflake Ski Center  race at 6pm!

Captains’ Practices:  Friday July 27 no gathering

Monday-Thursday AM at 8:00 meet at UMD track –  no more afternoon sessions until official season kicks off

Tuesday, August 7 9:00AM at East High School parent/family meet the coaches -INFORMAL Recommended for new families joining cross country to ask questions.

Sport Physical!!!! GET THEM DONE~  grade 7 and 10 must have them before season starts

First Official practice- Monday August 13, Lester Park Pavilion 8:00am-10:00AM

Parent Meeting- Thursday August 16 at East High School 6PM

Clothing orders will be available by first practice- this is optional clothing or team spirit wear

REQUIRED:  ONLINE REGISTRATION TO JOIN CROSS COUNTRY, $185 fee.  Uniform top $25.  Black shorts on your own. Running shoes.

Super excited for the season to begin!  Keep running and if you have questions ask a coach!!!