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