Welcome back to the blog
If this is your first time in a while, please look at some older posts for additional info on a variety of topics
REGIONAL TEAM: We have 18 runners and (2 alternates if we have rides). Our parent support has been very good and since we have a smaller list, we usually do not get a bus for this meet. This saves us money on transportation also. Our last trip had 3 students on the ride home.
Currently we have accounted for 12 of the 18 runners. We need rides for 6-8 more. If you are a senior student with permission from parents, you may drive (but check with me first). If we have parents that are planning on the drive and can leave Legend by 11:30am, please let Coach Miller know. If other arrangements have been made, just keep us in the loop so we can plan accordingly.
The drive (470) will be about an hour, which would get us to the course at 12:30 and give our Girls 90 mins to warm up. The Girls race at 2pm and the boys at 3pm. Just communicate to Coach Miller or Coach Gregston
Please make Wednesday and Thursday as normal as you can. I am excusing the runners for the entire day on Thursday with the expectation that they DO ATTEND any class in which they have a test or essential day planned. Just be ready to catch your ride by 11:30.
The other reason for the early excuse would be to be at Pioneer Elementary School to help volunteer for their running club run day at 8:00 am until 9:00 am. This is a great way for our runners to show off Legend and to get involved. I am asking that if any of our runners plan to be at Pioneer that morning to PLEASE LET ME KNOW!
OTHER STUFF:
Wednesday after school we will meet with the entire team to turn in uniforms and hear our senior speeches. This is an opportunity for our seniors to talk to the team one last time. This should be over by 4:45pm. Runners should try to run in the morning before school (late start) or after the meeting or an open period...just 20-30 mins max
KANSAS AND ARIZONA TRIPS: With some extra expenses for these trips, we would like to give another opportunity for a run raiser. If kids and families take advantage of our fundraising, we can reduce the costs and continue to make trips part of our culture.
We plan to hold a donation 10k relay on Nov 9th (still planning this). Donations will reduce the team amounts owed for either trip. The Arizona NXR race info is also on this blog
LAST THING: We will have an end of year awards night. In the past this has been a dinner and awards presentation. I am a bit busy right now, so all I have is the date: MONDAY NOV 6th
If anyone has time or feels like taking charge, please let me know. We have our commons reserved and that is about all for right now. We will have Letter and Sub Varsity awards, MVP and some special awards. If we do a cater dinner (BBQ last year) There will be a small fee to cover these costs as well....but we can try to make it reasonable. This is always a fun way to celebrate the season and be ready for spring track, summer running and next year Cross Country
Thanks for listening and let me know if I left anything out....
Coach Miller
Tuesday, October 17, 2017
Wednesday, October 11, 2017
NXN Southwest Arizona
This year, we will again field a group of our best runners to race at the Nike Team regional in Casa Grande Arizona. This is a qualifier to the national championships. The date is November 18th, and I am making plans and getting confirmation of those that are able to compete.
Due to the size of the meet and transportation, we will only be able to invite a small number. We are allowed to run more than one team, however I will be the only coach and as far as transportation goes, I can only get a 8 or 9 person car at the most. If there are many others and/or some parents that are willing to help out with the rental cars, then I am sure we can bring more runners.
We have hotel reservations at the Days Hotel in Mesa. The staff at this hotel has become a real fan of our team and its a favorite of ours. The address for the hotel is 333 Juanita in Mesa. If any parents want to join us, please make your reservations soon.
In past years, we fly out on Friday morning and try to return on Saturday or Sunday. I will make plane reservations for those who let me know they are flying with the team. I plan to do this by October 16th. Some of you may fly and/or stay with your parents and then would not owe any money besides food and the entry fee, etc.
I have sent out a google form to receive confirmation. See me if you are interested in this trip by Monday or Tuesday October 16-17
The cost for those traveling will be as close to $550 as I can. I will use some of our fundraising to try to reduce this amount. Our budget does not allow for the team/school to pay for this trip. Payment will be split with a deposit and one or two payments, then the goal is to pay for this trip by February 4th.
Some of you will also have our Kansas trip which will be similar and I can work with you all to help with splitting up payments back to cover the team expenses.
The NXR trip is a great opportunity for a big meet experience and to meet some other great runners from around the country. Racing on this course will also give great exposure to a great time and posted results that can be viewed by college coaches with the possibility of continuing to run cross country or track in college.
Please let me know soon if you are interested in the trip, so plans can move forward
Coach Miller
Due to the size of the meet and transportation, we will only be able to invite a small number. We are allowed to run more than one team, however I will be the only coach and as far as transportation goes, I can only get a 8 or 9 person car at the most. If there are many others and/or some parents that are willing to help out with the rental cars, then I am sure we can bring more runners.
We have hotel reservations at the Days Hotel in Mesa. The staff at this hotel has become a real fan of our team and its a favorite of ours. The address for the hotel is 333 Juanita in Mesa. If any parents want to join us, please make your reservations soon.
In past years, we fly out on Friday morning and try to return on Saturday or Sunday. I will make plane reservations for those who let me know they are flying with the team. I plan to do this by October 16th. Some of you may fly and/or stay with your parents and then would not owe any money besides food and the entry fee, etc.
I have sent out a google form to receive confirmation. See me if you are interested in this trip by Monday or Tuesday October 16-17
The cost for those traveling will be as close to $550 as I can. I will use some of our fundraising to try to reduce this amount. Our budget does not allow for the team/school to pay for this trip. Payment will be split with a deposit and one or two payments, then the goal is to pay for this trip by February 4th.
Some of you will also have our Kansas trip which will be similar and I can work with you all to help with splitting up payments back to cover the team expenses.
The NXR trip is a great opportunity for a big meet experience and to meet some other great runners from around the country. Racing on this course will also give great exposure to a great time and posted results that can be viewed by college coaches with the possibility of continuing to run cross country or track in college.
Please let me know soon if you are interested in the trip, so plans can move forward
Coach Miller
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