Based on racing today, recent races and strong history this season, here are the section runners. CONGRATS to all runners on a great season, and extra congrats to these runners who will continue racing.
GIRLS –
- Ana-Britta
- Rowan
- Cora
- Scarlet
- Jenna
- Sasha
- Stella
- Alternates are Sophia R and Amelia W/
Boys
- Oliver
- Tyler
- Sam
- Mark K
- Simon
- Addison
- Ben
- Alternates Blake and Rory
These runners Should plan on the following practices.
Wednesday 3:45 East High School
Thurs 9 am Lester Park Golf Course
Friday TBD????
SECTION RACE is Wednesday Oct 27th at Anoka High School. Racers and Captains who want to attend(see Mr Kyes so I can get you excused) will be released from classes at 10:30. Bus leaves at 10:45. Girls Race at 3:15, Boys race at 3:55pm.. Awards are at 4:30
Top two teams Qualify for state and top 6 individuals not on the top two teams
State is
Held at St. Olaf College
Saturday – November 6, 2021
Girls AAA Race – 10:30 am
Boys AAA Race – 9:30am
Monday. Captain speeches and vote. Then pre race run and strides
Tuesday- PLEASE DRESS nice for school. Not formal, but nice.
Proctor race. We only have 1 bus so if possible find your own ride
2pm ordean gets out of school. Bring your own note. Bus leaves 215
2:15 East dismissed
2:30 Bus leaves east
Runners can all find their own way to and from Proctor golf course
4pm all girls 5km runners
4:30 all boys 5km runners
5pm all middle school ~1.5 mile
Runners can ride bus home or get your own ride, no signed forms needed.
Wednesday. Section runners will be posted on website. Only those runners practice Wednesday.
The following runners have expressed interest in being captains. If you have interest and have not talked to a coach about it, please email me at James.kyes@isd709.org
Monday these athletes will give a short speech/introduction and the team will vote. In no particular order
Eleanor Hasler, Amelia Wise, Presley Schafer, Grace Beaster, Veronica Wahman, Audrey Linn
Oliver Miatke, Aiden Thibault, Mark Kaczmarczyk, Tyler Stark, Aren Carlson
- Monday Oct 11th – 3:45
- Easy pre race run
- strides and core
- Tuesday Oct 12th – Princeton Race (310 Golf Course Road, Princeton, MN)
- Middle school dismissed at noon, bus picks up at 12:15 (again you need a note from your parents to leave)
- High School dismissed at 12:10pm… After 3rd hour. You will not need to attend 4th hour.
- Bus leaves at 12:30pm
- 4:00 Varsity Boys 5000 meters
- 4:30 Varsity Girls 5000 meters
- 5:00 JV Boys 5000 meter
- 5:30 JV Girls 5000 meters
- Wednesday Oct 13th
- Medium run
- Core/Strength
- 7 am or 3:45 PM
- Thursday Oct 14th – 3:45 East
- Friday Oct 15th
- 6:45 or 3:45
- TEAM PICTURES WITH Mrs. Westholm
- Distance Run
- Strides
- Saturday Oct 16th
- Long run on trails for Varsity
- Location and Time TBD
THANKS to all the parents and kids who volunteered to make our home meet Saturday such a success. We very much appreciate your dedication and willingness to step forward.
This meet is only for athletes interested in running 5km. All students are welcome, but we are only taking two buses due to our team only doing the 5km races. All athletes will either race the JV 5km or the Varsity 5km. We will also be getting out of school earlier then normal and returning relatively late. PLEASE make sure the coaches now if you plan on attending or not.
Middle school dismissed at noon, bus picks up at 12:15 (again you need a note from your parents to leave)
High School dismissed at 12:10pm… After 3rd hour. You will not need to attend 4th hour.
Bus leaves at 12:30pm
4:00 Varsity Boys 5000 meters
4:30 Varsity Girls 5000 meters
5:00 JV Boys 5000 meter
5:30 JV Girls 5000 meters
Monday- meet at 3:45. Mile repeats on track or baseball field
Tuesday– meet at 3:45. long run followed by strides
Wednesday– meet at 6:45 am or 3:45 pm. Continuous relay 200s 12-16
Thursday- meet at 3:45. moderate run followed by strides
Friday– No official practice! 20-40 minute pre meet on your own or with teammates 🙂
Saturday- meet at Lester park golf course
10:30 Girls 3000 7&8th graders 11:00 Boys 3000 7&8th graders. 11:30 Girls JV 5000. 12:00 Boys JV 5000. 12:30 Girls Varsity 5000 (9 runners) 1:00 Boys Varsity 5000 (9 runners)
Next Saturday, October 9th, we host the Duluth East Invitational at Lester Park Golf Course. We are need of some parent volunteers.
2- for parking, 9:30-11:30 and 11:30-1:30 2- for handing out awards at the finish line. 4-6 for concessions 9:30-11:30 and 11:30-1:30 Anyone who can stay and help clean up and tear down the course would be greatly appreciated If anyone has a four wheeler that they would be willing to share, that would be great or anyone who is willing and able to lead by biking is more than welcome.
IF YOU HAVE ANY INTEREST IN HELPING, please contact Dave Wicker at dhwicker5009@gmail.com or (218)-576-9871
THANK YOU IN ADVANCE!!
Due to a shortage of bus drivers we will not be able to provide transportation to the Hermantown middle school meet. We are so sorry for this inconvenience. You can still attend, but you need to supply your own transportation both directions. Coach Wicker will be at the race.
Also there is a schedule change…
4pm 7-8th grade Girls
4:30 7-8th grade boys.
Both still run 2650m
No spikes allowed.
- Mon. 5 x 1000 race pace with warmup, cooldown.
- Tues.
- Middle school race at Hermantown for those interested. Bus will pick up at Ordean-East at 3:00. One way only.
- 4:00 6th & 7th grade boys and girls 2650m
- 4:30 7th & 8th grade boys and girls 2650m
- Moderate run, strides and plyos for non Middle school
- Wed. Pre Race fairly easy day – Core strength.
- Thurs Hibbing race Thurs. Meet at Hibbing- Excused at 1pm – Buses leave at 1:15. Location is Hibbing Municipal golf course.
- Girls Varsity/JV—5000 M 4:00
- Boys Varsity/JV—5000 M 4:30
- Girls Jr. High (Grades 7-9)—3000 M 5:00
- Boys Jr. High (Grades 7-9)—3000 M 5:30
- Friday –
- 7 am Short run and core
- 3:45pm -short run.. fun activity
- Saturday – Long run.. More details later
AS WITH ALL RACES – middle school athletes need to get a note to be excused from your parents and bring it to the office the morning of the race.
This years tshirts for milica will be remote and will be delivered to the school within next couple weeks. If you want merchandise please turn in a check to a coach made out to SD PROMOTIONS by Saturday morning!
Please add what you are ordering, color, and size. The coaches will compile this list and turn it in at the meet.
Pricing: 15 dollars T-shirt, 20 dollars long sleeve, 25 dollars hooded sweatshirt
Colors: red, white, and blue grey.
Sizes: small, medium, large and extra large