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
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