The mustangs had a great last meet of the year in Eudora today. Three mustangs came home with league and meet awards. Shelby Baldwin placed 10th overall and 7th in league with a 2- mile time of 15:33, Mitch Lumley placed 4th overall and 3rd in league with a 2-mile time of 11:59(PR), and Mallory Boden placed 7th overall and 5th in league with a 1-mile time of 6:12. Mallory also beat her current 7th grade girls record and set a new one with the 1-mile time of 6:13.
The other mustangs had great races also, the one mile race times were, Ashlyn Bell(6:44), Rachel Stuart(6:52-PR), Lauren Simpson(7:02-PR), Bethany Stuart(7:10), Elexis Herbst(7:44), Elizabeth Noll(8:52-PR), McKenna Easley(8:57-PR), Hunter Meyer(6:16), Brendan Cahalan(6:27-PR), Masen Kindler(6:35), Kaeden Elbert(6:45), Ryan Hamilton(6:50), Cale Yokley(6:52), and Jude Graham(6:55). The 8th grade 2-mile times were, Chase Eccles(15:08), Jackson Edwards(15:10-PR), Triston Gibson(16:08), Sabastian Wingfield(16:25-PR), and Ryan Blackwell(22:13)
GREAT JOB, MUSTANGS!!!
End of the Year Items
The last week of the season is here!! Our last meet will be this Thursday, October 8th in Eudora. The weather is looking like it could be stormy so please check the blog on Thursday. I will post any weather update schedule or cancellation updates I recieve.
Team Breakfast - Friday, October 9th @7:30AM
We will be having a runner and coaches breakfast at 7:30 am in Coach Kost's classroom. Last year we had donuts, fruit, bagels, muffins, breakfast casserole, and juice. This is a great way to meet as a team one last time and celebrate a great season! Several parents have signed up to bring food but we still need a couple of items. Please email me if you could provide any of the items below for the team, there will be 24 eating.
Team Fundraiser Concessions - Saturday, October 10th from 7:45AM-1:30PM
We have the opportunity to raise money for athletics.There is a volleyball tournament at Wheatridge that day, and athletics has signed up to work the concession stand. This money will help buy materials needed for cross country and the other athletic teams at Wheatridge. We need at least one parent volunteer to be present, and at least three athletes. Coach Kost and Mrs. Rousselo will be working at the tournament that day, so we will be close by if any questions arise. We will also both be there to help clean up and close down the concession stand. We need volunteers to work from 7:45am - 1:30, please email Coach Kost or Mrs. Rousselo if you or your runner would be available to help out during any of the times below. Concession stand working is fairly simple and easy, so we hope we can make this work for the team!
Team Breakfast - Friday, October 9th @7:30AM
We will be having a runner and coaches breakfast at 7:30 am in Coach Kost's classroom. Last year we had donuts, fruit, bagels, muffins, breakfast casserole, and juice. This is a great way to meet as a team one last time and celebrate a great season! Several parents have signed up to bring food but we still need a couple of items. Please email me if you could provide any of the items below for the team, there will be 24 eating.
Milk
Fruit
Breakfast Casserole??, Bagels & Cream Cheese??, Any other kind of breakfast item your runner likes!
Team Fundraiser Concessions - Saturday, October 10th from 7:45AM-1:30PM
We have the opportunity to raise money for athletics.There is a volleyball tournament at Wheatridge that day, and athletics has signed up to work the concession stand. This money will help buy materials needed for cross country and the other athletic teams at Wheatridge. We need at least one parent volunteer to be present, and at least three athletes. Coach Kost and Mrs. Rousselo will be working at the tournament that day, so we will be close by if any questions arise. We will also both be there to help clean up and close down the concession stand. We need volunteers to work from 7:45am - 1:30, please email Coach Kost or Mrs. Rousselo if you or your runner would be available to help out during any of the times below. Concession stand working is fairly simple and easy, so we hope we can make this work for the team!
7:45 - 9:30 - Need a parent and 3 students
9:30 - 11:30 - Need a parent and 3 students
11:30 - 1:30 - Need a parent and 3 students
Eudora Middle School CC Invitational & Frontier League Meet - Thursday, October 8th
Here is all the important information for our last meet on Thursday, October 8th.
If you are planning on coming to cheer on your runner for this meet, please click on the calendar to get the address and driving directions.
RUNNER TRANSPORTATION:
We will be leaving school early on Thursday, runners will be missing part of their 8th hour Guided Studies class. Be expecting a student pick up between 6:00-6:30. We will always remind students to call home when we are leaving the meet to ensure parents know when to pick up their athlete. You are also welcome to sign your runner out after their race and take them home from the meet.
SCHEDULE:
7th Grade Girls 4:00 1 Mile
7th Grade Boys 4:15 1 Mile
8th Grade Girls 4:30 2 Mile
8th Grade Boys 5:00 2 Mile
Frontier League awards presents 5:45
**All
races will run ahead of schedule if possible.**
RESTROOMS:
Located in the school. Enter through the patio doors. NO SPIKES IN THE BUILDINGS!
Located in the school. Enter through the patio doors. NO SPIKES IN THE BUILDINGS!
MEDALS FOR THE INVITATIONAL:
Will be handed out in the chute as runners finish (top 15 in 7G, 7B, 8G, 8B
receive medals).
LEAGUE AWARDS:
League medals
and ribbons will be presented to the top 10 runners in 7G, 7B, 8G, 8B
(top 3 receive medals, 4th-10th receive
ribbons).
COURSE:
7th Grade
8th Grade
Happy Running!
Coach Kost & Coach Horne
COURSE:
7th Grade
Happy Running!
Coach Kost & Coach Horne
2015 Meet Results
9.29.15 - Pioneer Ridge (Celebration Park)
Wheatridge had a great second meet at Celebration Park. Mallory Boden set a new Wheatridge 7th grade girls 1-mile record with a time of 6:13, 2 runners medaled, and 13 runners set new personal records! The two runners who medaled were Mallory Boden, placing 7th in the 7th grade girls 1-mile with a time of 6:13 and Mitch Lumley, placed 7th in the 8th grade boys race with a time of 12:25(PR). The rest of the seventh grade team had great races, Ashlyn Bell ran a 6:23(PR), McKenna Easley ran a 8:43(PR), Elexis Herbst ran a 6:46(PR), Elizabeth Noll ran a 9:27(PR), Lauren Simpson ran a 7:06, Bethany Stuart ran a 7:01(PR), Rachel Stuart ran a 7:14(PR), Brendan Cahalan ran a 6:29(PR), Kaeden Elber ran a 6:45, Jude Graham ran a 6:41, Ryan Hamilton ran a 6:31, Masen Kindler ran a 6:31(PR), Hunter Meyer ran a 6:12(PR), and Cale Yokley ran a 6:56. The other 8th grade runners raced hard, Shelby Baldwin ran a 15:22, Chase Eccles ran a 14:40(PR), Jackson Edwards ran a 16:19, Triston Gibson ran a 16:02, and Sabastian Wingfield ran a 17:20(PR).
9.26.15 - Ottawa
The Ottawa course was a beautiful hilly place to spend a Saturday afternoon running. The Wheatridge team was able to conquered every hill and bring home 5 medals! The seventh grade girls brought home two medals, Mallory Boden placed 4th with a time of 7:07 and Ashlyn Bell placed 7th with a time of 7:19. Bethany Stuart had a time of 8:01, Rachel Stuart had a time of 8:03, Lauren Simpson had a time of 8:28, Elexis Herbst has a time of 8:42, McKenna Easley had a time of 10:45, and Elizabeth Noll had a time of 11:11. The seventh grade boys ran a hard race, Hunter Meyer won a medal placing 13th with a time of 7:00. Ryan Hamilton ran a time of 7:19, Brendan Cahalan ran a 7:23, Kaeden Elbert ran a 7:35, Jude Graham ran a 7:36, Masen Kindler ran a 7:37, and Cale Yokley ran an 8:05. Shelby Baldwin ran an amazing race, representing the team in the 8th grade girls 2-mile, winning her second medal of the season placing 8th with a time of 17:26. The final race of the day was the 8th grade boys, Mitch Lumley won a medal by placing 8th with a time of 14:20. Jackson Edwards ran a time of 18:48, Sabastian Wingfield ran a 20:31, and Ryan Blackwell ran a 23:32.
9.24.15 - Spring Hill
9.19.15 – Bonner SpringsThe Ottawa course was a beautiful hilly place to spend a Saturday afternoon running. The Wheatridge team was able to conquered every hill and bring home 5 medals! The seventh grade girls brought home two medals, Mallory Boden placed 4th with a time of 7:07 and Ashlyn Bell placed 7th with a time of 7:19. Bethany Stuart had a time of 8:01, Rachel Stuart had a time of 8:03, Lauren Simpson had a time of 8:28, Elexis Herbst has a time of 8:42, McKenna Easley had a time of 10:45, and Elizabeth Noll had a time of 11:11. The seventh grade boys ran a hard race, Hunter Meyer won a medal placing 13th with a time of 7:00. Ryan Hamilton ran a time of 7:19, Brendan Cahalan ran a 7:23, Kaeden Elbert ran a 7:35, Jude Graham ran a 7:36, Masen Kindler ran a 7:37, and Cale Yokley ran an 8:05. Shelby Baldwin ran an amazing race, representing the team in the 8th grade girls 2-mile, winning her second medal of the season placing 8th with a time of 17:26. The final race of the day was the 8th grade boys, Mitch Lumley won a medal by placing 8th with a time of 14:20. Jackson Edwards ran a time of 18:48, Sabastian Wingfield ran a 20:31, and Ryan Blackwell ran a 23:32.
9.24.15 - Spring Hill
It was a beautiful day in Spring Hill for Wheatridge Cross Country runners. WMS did extremely well and brought home a total of four medals! The first race of the meet was 7th grade girls. Mallory Boden brought home a 1st place medal with a time of 6:40, Ashlyn Bell brought home a 3rd place medal with a time of 6:48, Bethany Stuart ran a 7:30, Lauren Simpson ran a 7:39, Rachel Stuart ran a 7:59, Elexis Herbst ran a 8:15, McKenna Easley ran a 10:06, and Elizabeth Noll ran a 10:55. The second race of the meet was 7th grade boys. The seventh grade boys did a great job of representing WMS; Hunter Meyer ran a 6:37, Jude Graham ran a 6:46, Brendan Cahalan ran a 6:50, Ryan Hamilton ran a 6:53, Kaeden Elbert ran a 7:10, Masen Kindler ran a 7:15, and Cale Yokley ran a 7:19. Shelby Baldwin took 2nd place in the 8th grade girls race with a time of 16:47. Mitch Lumly earned a 5th place medal for the 8th grade boys with a time of 13:01. Chase Eccles ran a time of 16:17, Sabastian Wingfield ran a 18:27, Jackson Edwards ran a 18:53, and Ryan Blackwell ran a 21:41. Wheatridge looks forward to running in Ottawa this Saturday.
Wheatridge Middle School Cross Country runners ran a beautiful and hilly course during the Bonner Springs Braves Cross Country Invitation at Wyandotte County Park on Saturday! The first race of the meet was 7th grade girls, there were two runners who won medals in this race, Mallory Boden placed 7th with a time of 6:21.84 and Ashlyn Bell placed 10th with a time of 6:34.35. The rest of the 7th grade girls had great runs, Lauren Simpson with a time of 7:13.88, Elexis Herbst with a time of 7:15.49, Bethany Stuart with a time of 7:24.15, Rachel Stuart with a time of 7:37.90, McKenna Easley with a time of 9:11.41, and Elizabeth Noll with a time of 9:54.23. The second race of the meet was 7th grade boys and leading the team was Hunter Meyer with a time of 6:18.77. Brendan Cahalan was our second runner with a time of 6:39.10, the rest of the team was close behind including Jude Graham, Kaedan Elbert, Masen Kindler, Ryan Hamilton, and Cale Yokley with running times of 6:39.47, 6:41.92, 6:44.65, 6:47.15, and 7:03.93, respectively. The third race of the meet was 8th grade girls, Shelby Baldwin ran her two mile race in 16:25.45. The last race of the day was 8th grade boys Mitch Lumley led the team with a time of 13:12.95. The rest of the 8th graders finished strong, Triston Gibson ran a time of 16:22.34, Jackson Edwards ran a time of 18:02.40, Sabastian Wingfield ran a time of 20:09.76, and Ryan Blackwell ran a time of 22:03.89. The fourth meet of the season will take place in Spring Hill this Thursday.
9.17.15 WellsvilleIt was a windy day for running at the Wellsville Cross Country Invitational! The Wheatridge team was able to push through the wind to win 4 medals. In the 7th grade girls mile race, Mallory Boden placed 6th with a time of 6:45.24 and Ashlyn Bell placed 7th with a time of 6:48.33. In the 8th grade 2 mile race, Shelby Baldwin placed 13th with a time of 16:40.18, and Mitch Lumley placed 9th with a time of 13:11.72. The rest of the mustang 7th grader mile runners ran well, Lauren Simpson ran a 7:41.24, Elexis Herbst ran a 7:54.70, Rachel Stuart ran a 8:13.52, Bethany Stuart ran a 8:19.00, McKenna Easley ran a 10:11.66, Elizabeth Noll ran a 10:57.06, Hunter Meyer ran a 6:54.8, Masen Kindler ran a 7:06.72, Cale Yokley ran a 7:12.01, Ryan Hamilton ran a 7:13.60, Brendan Cahalan ran a 7:14.31, Kaeden Elbert ran a 7:17.22, and Jude Graham ran a 7:23.39. The 8th grade 2 mile runners had great races, Chase Eccles ran a 15:22.29, Jackson Edwards ran a 17:45.19, Triston Gibson ran a 17:53.39, Sebastian Winfield ran a 19:43.13, and Ryan Blackwell ran a 22:50.74.
9.12.15 Wheatridge (Celebration Park)
End of the Season Reminders
It's hard to believe but the 2015 cross country season is coming to an end. Looking to next week there are a couple of events that I wanted to make sure parents were aware of.
Team Breakfast - Friday, October 9th @7:30AM
We will be having a runner and coaches breakfast at 7:30 am in Coach Kost's classroom. Last year we had donuts, fruit, bagels, muffins, breakfast casserole, and juice. This is a great way to meet as a team one last time and celebrate a great season! If you are interested in sending your runner with a breakfast item to share with the team, please email me and let me know what your runner will be bringing so we can plan to have enough food!
Team Fundraiser Concessions - Saturday, October 10th from 7:40AM-1:30PM
We have the opportunity to raise money for athletics.There is a volleyball tournament at Wheatridge that day, and athletics has signed up to work the concession stand. This money will help buy materials needed for cross country and the other athletic teams at Wheatridge. We need at least one parent volunteer to be present, and at least three athletes. We need volunteers to work from 7:40am - 1:30, if you cannot be here the whole time that's okay, just let me know what time you can work! Coach Kost and Mrs. Rousselo will be working at the tournament that day, so we will be close by if any questions arise. We will also both be there to help clean up and close down the concession stand. Please let Coach Kost or Mrs. Rousselo know if you would be available to help out. Concession stand working is fairly simple and easy, so we hope we can make this work for the team!
Team Breakfast - Friday, October 9th @7:30AM
We will be having a runner and coaches breakfast at 7:30 am in Coach Kost's classroom. Last year we had donuts, fruit, bagels, muffins, breakfast casserole, and juice. This is a great way to meet as a team one last time and celebrate a great season! If you are interested in sending your runner with a breakfast item to share with the team, please email me and let me know what your runner will be bringing so we can plan to have enough food!
Team Fundraiser Concessions - Saturday, October 10th from 7:40AM-1:30PM
We have the opportunity to raise money for athletics.There is a volleyball tournament at Wheatridge that day, and athletics has signed up to work the concession stand. This money will help buy materials needed for cross country and the other athletic teams at Wheatridge. We need at least one parent volunteer to be present, and at least three athletes. We need volunteers to work from 7:40am - 1:30, if you cannot be here the whole time that's okay, just let me know what time you can work! Coach Kost and Mrs. Rousselo will be working at the tournament that day, so we will be close by if any questions arise. We will also both be there to help clean up and close down the concession stand. Please let Coach Kost or Mrs. Rousselo know if you would be available to help out. Concession stand working is fairly simple and easy, so we hope we can make this work for the team!
Pioneer Ridge Cross Country Invitational - Wednesday, September 30th
Here is all the important information for our meet on Wednesday, September 30th.
If you are planning on coming to cheer on your runner for this meet, please click on the calendar to get the address and driving directions.
RUNNER TRANSPORTATION:
We will be leaving school early on Thursday, runners will be missing part of their 8th hour Guided Studies class. Be expecting a student pick up between 5:45 - 6:00. We will always remind students to call home when we are leaving the meet to ensure parents know when to pick up their athlete. You are also welcome to sign your runner out after their race and take them home from the meet.
PARKING:
Bus/fan
parking will be adjacent to Celebration Park (not at Pioneer Ridge).
PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS:
Pioneer Ridge, Wheatridge, Spring Hill, Ottawa, Trail Ridge,
Monticello Trails and Mill Creek.
TIMING:
All times will be recorded by ticker timing. A paper copy of results will be given to coaches at the meet. Times will also be posted online at http://tickertiming.com
RACES:
7th grade boys and girls run one mile. 8th grade boys and girls run two miles. The finish line is the same for both races. The starting lines will be different per grade level, but will be in close proximity to one another.
7th
grade girls – 4:00 p.m.
7th
grade boys ~4:15 p.m.
*8th grade
parent recognition ~4:30 p.m.*
8th
grade girls ~4:40 p.m.
8th
grade boys ~5:00 p.m.
**All times after the 7th grade girls race are approximate.**
MEDALS:
The top 10
of each gender/grade division will receive a medal in the finishing chute.
COURSES:
Both the 7th and 8th grade courses will have extended sections of concrete and crushed rock. Runners should not wear spikes to this meet.
Happy Running!
Coach Kost & Coach Horne
Coach Kost & Coach Horne
Thank you!
We just wanted to take a moment to say thank you to all the parents who have shown their support so far this season! Thanks to all of you the team has had a continuous supply of snacks, fruit, and water bottles at their meets, along with the support and encouragement that helps them during the races!
Happy Running!
Coach Kost & Coach Horne
Happy Running!
Coach Kost & Coach Horne
Ottawa CC Invitational - Saturday, September 26th
Here is all the important information for our meet on Saturday, September 26th.
If you are planning on coming to cheer on your runner for this meet, please click on the calendar to get the address and driving directions.
If you are planning on coming to cheer on your runner for this meet, please click on the calendar to get the address and driving directions.
RUNNER TRANSPORTATION:
The bus will be leaving WMS at 9:30am, please do not drop your runner off before 9:00am, there will be no adult supervision at the school before then! We will remind runners to call home when we are leaving the meet to ensure parents know when to pick up their athlete. You are also welcome to sign your runner out after their race and take them home from the meet.
The bus will be leaving WMS at 9:30am, please do not drop your runner off before 9:00am, there will be no adult supervision at the school before then! We will remind runners to call home when we are leaving the meet to ensure parents know when to pick up their athlete. You are also welcome to sign your runner out after their race and take them home from the meet.
DIRECTIONS:
The Ottawa Middle School Cross Country Meet is at the high school’s course located on Eisenhower Rd. just south (1/2 mile ) of I-35. Just keep going on the gravel road straight south till you see the course on the left. Parking is available on Eisenhower Rd west of the course and Kingman Rd. north of the course.
The Ottawa Middle School Cross Country Meet is at the high school’s course located on Eisenhower Rd. just south (1/2 mile ) of I-35. Just keep going on the gravel road straight south till you see the course on the left. Parking is available on Eisenhower Rd west of the course and Kingman Rd. north of the course.
PLEASE DIRECT AVOID THE QUARRY ON THE EAST SIDE!!!!!
RACE SCHEDULE:
Girls’ Varsity is at 9:00 7th Grade Girls is at 11:15
Boys’ Varsity is at 9:30 7th Grade Boys is at 11:35
Girls’ Junior Varsity is at 10:00 8th Grade Girls is at 11:55
Boys Junior Varsity is at 10:40 8th Grade Boys is at 12:20
**THEY WILL START EARLIER THAN 11:15 IF THE HIGH SCHOOL RACES FINISH EARLY. Please plan on arriving slightly earlier than the time listed above to ensure that you do not miss your child's race.
COURSE MAPS:
Happy Running!
Coach Kost & Coach Horne
Spring Hill CC Invitational - Thursday, September 24th, 2015
Below is the information for the cross country meet next Thursday, September 24th.
If you are planning on coming to cheer on your runner for this meet, please click on the calendar to get the address and driving directions.
RUNNER TRANSPORTATION:
We will be leaving school early on Thursday, runners will be missing part of their 7th & 8th hour Guided Studies class. Be expecting a student pick up between 5:45 - 6:00. We will always remind students to call home when we are leaving the meet to ensure parents know when to pick up their athlete. You are also welcome to sign your runner out after their race and take them home from the meet.
DIRECTIONS:
The meet will be held at SHMS North Campus, 300 E South Street, Spring Hill, Ks 66083.
COURSE:
The course has been designed in a 1-mile loop with a slight adjustment, as the 8th grade will run the loop twice to complete a 2-mile run. The course is located just north of the parking lot and baseball fields.
PARKING:
There will be limited parking for spectators at the SHMS North lot, overflow parking is across the street at SHMS South.
CONCESSIONS:
There will be a concession stand sponsored by Spring Hill Middle School PTO.
RACE SCHEDULE:
Grades 4th-6th Fun Run – 3:45pm
7th girls – 4pm (1-mile)
7th boys – 4:15pm (1-mile)
8th girls – 4:30 pm (2-mile)
8th boys- 4:50pm (2-mile)
**Race times are approximate and could start prior to the time listed.
AWARDS:
Individual medals will be awarded to the top 10 finishers in each of the four divisions. Medals will be given to runners after exiting the chute.
Happy Running!
Coach Kost & Coach Horne
If you are planning on coming to cheer on your runner for this meet, please click on the calendar to get the address and driving directions.
RUNNER TRANSPORTATION:
We will be leaving school early on Thursday, runners will be missing part of their 7th & 8th hour Guided Studies class. Be expecting a student pick up between 5:45 - 6:00. We will always remind students to call home when we are leaving the meet to ensure parents know when to pick up their athlete. You are also welcome to sign your runner out after their race and take them home from the meet.
DIRECTIONS:
The meet will be held at SHMS North Campus, 300 E South Street, Spring Hill, Ks 66083.
COURSE:
The course has been designed in a 1-mile loop with a slight adjustment, as the 8th grade will run the loop twice to complete a 2-mile run. The course is located just north of the parking lot and baseball fields.
PARKING:
There will be limited parking for spectators at the SHMS North lot, overflow parking is across the street at SHMS South.
CONCESSIONS:
There will be a concession stand sponsored by Spring Hill Middle School PTO.
RACE SCHEDULE:
Grades 4th-6th Fun Run – 3:45pm
7th girls – 4pm (1-mile)
7th boys – 4:15pm (1-mile)
8th girls – 4:30 pm (2-mile)
8th boys- 4:50pm (2-mile)
**Race times are approximate and could start prior to the time listed.
AWARDS:
Individual medals will be awarded to the top 10 finishers in each of the four divisions. Medals will be given to runners after exiting the chute.
Happy Running!
Coach Kost & Coach Horne
*UPDATED* Bonner Springs Braves CC Invitational - Saturday, September 19th
Here is the information for the meet Saturday, September 19th. Please check the calendar for exact location and directions to the meet.
If you are planning on coming to cheer on your runner for this meet, please click on the calendar to get the address and driving directions.
PARKING:
Cars can park across the street in the open parking lot.
RESULTS:
If you are planning on coming to cheer on your runner for this meet, please click on the calendar to get the address and driving directions.
RUNNER TRANSPORTATION:
The bus is leaving at 10:30!!!! Please do not have your athlete to the school before 10:00, as there will be no adult supervision, and we want to keep all the kids safe! We will remind runners to call home when we are leaving the meet to ensure parents know when to pick up their athlete. You are also welcome to sign your runner out after their race and take them home from the meet.
The bus is leaving at 10:30!!!! Please do not have your athlete to the school before 10:00, as there will be no adult supervision, and we want to keep all the kids safe! We will remind runners to call home when we are leaving the meet to ensure parents know when to pick up their athlete. You are also welcome to sign your runner out after their race and take them home from the meet.
*Updated* Running Schedule:
1:00 7th Grade Girls
1:15 7th Grade Boys
1:40 8th Grade Girls
2:00 8th Grade Boys
MEDALS:
Top 15 runners in each race will get a medal. All medals will be handed out in the chute.
ITEMS FOR SALE:
There will be meet shirts sold and concessions available at the shelter house.
PARKING:
Cars can park across the street in the open parking lot.
RESULTS:
Results will be available on the website: www.eagleeyefat.com
COURSE MAPS (7th then 8th):
These are the course maps from last years. I was told that the courses should be very similar, if not identical to last year.
If you have any questions about this meet or the season in general, please contact us!
Happy Running,
Coach Kost & Coach Horne
These are the course maps from last years. I was told that the courses should be very similar, if not identical to last year.
If you have any questions about this meet or the season in general, please contact us!
Happy Running,
Coach Kost & Coach Horne
Wellsville CC Invitational - September 17th
Wellsville CC Invitational - September 17th
If you are planning on coming to cheer on your runner for this meet, please click on the calendar to get the address and driving directions.
Runner Transportation:
We will be leaving school early on Thursday, runners will be missing part of their 8th hour Guided Studies class. Be expecting a student pick up between 5:45 - 6:00. We will always remind students to call home when we are leaving the meet to ensure parents know when to pick up their athlete. You are also welcome to sign your runner out after their race and take them home from the meet.
The Course:
The meet will be held on the 40 acres located on the northwest corner of Wellsville. The course will be very similar to the one last year.
Fan Parking:
Bus, van, and fan parking will be very limited. Parking for fans will be will be available in the parking lot south of the new elementary school after 3:30 pm. The easiest parking will be located in the student parking area north of the high school. You will then need to walk north to 4th street, west to the end of 4th street, then north through the gates to the running area. Restroom facilities are located at the school. Please be aware of the no parking signs on 4th street.
Running Schedule:
7th Girls 4:00 PM (1 Mile)
7th Boys 4:10 PM (1 Mile)
8th Boys & Girls 4:20 PM (2 Miles)
*8th grade girls and boys will all run together.
Race times are approximate . The meet will run ahead of schedule if possible. If there is a problem with extreme temperatures, the schedule may be revised.
Awards:
Top 20 places in each division (4 divisions: 7 Girls, 7 Boys, 8 Girls, 8 Boys) will get a medal. Medals will be handed out at the finishing chute.
Results:
Ticker Timing (the chips) will be used at this meet. All results will be posted at tickertiming.com after the conclusion of the last race.
Transportation:
We will be leaving school early on Thursday, runners will be missing part of their 8th hour Guided Studies class. With the 8th graders running together, we should be leaving Wellsville no later than 5:00, so be expecting a student pick up between 5:15 - 5:30. We will always remind students to call home when we are leaving the meet to ensure parents are in-the-loop.
Course Maps:
Happy Running,
Coach Kost & Coach Horne
First Meet - Celebration Park - Saturday, September 12th
We are so excited to run at our first meet, which is also our home meet, this upcoming Saturday! The runners have been putting in a lot of hard work and it'll be exciting for everyone to get their first race in.
Since this is the first meet of the season, there are a few procedures/rules that we need everyone to be aware of. We're going to be running at Celebration Park, and although it is close to many of your homes, all athletes who wish to run in the meet MUST RIDE THE BUS FROM WMS TO CELEBRATION PARK. Students who show up to Celebration Park with their parents and DID NOT ride the bus WILL NOT be allowed to participate. We realize this seems bizarre, but it’s the rule, and we have to stick to it!
The bus will be leaving WMS at 9:00am sharp!
Coaches will be at the school ready for runner drop-offs at 8:30am. Please do not drop your runner off earlier than that, as there will be no adult supervision, and we want everyone to be safe!
8th Girls ~10:50 a.m. (2 Miles)
8th Boys ~11:20 a.m. (2 Miles) following conclusion of 8th Girls race
Since this is the first meet of the season, there are a few procedures/rules that we need everyone to be aware of. We're going to be running at Celebration Park, and although it is close to many of your homes, all athletes who wish to run in the meet MUST RIDE THE BUS FROM WMS TO CELEBRATION PARK. Students who show up to Celebration Park with their parents and DID NOT ride the bus WILL NOT be allowed to participate. We realize this seems bizarre, but it’s the rule, and we have to stick to it!
The bus will be leaving WMS at 9:00am sharp!
Coaches will be at the school ready for runner drop-offs at 8:30am. Please do not drop your runner off earlier than that, as there will be no adult supervision, and we want everyone to be safe!
If an athlete is done and they want to leave, they MUST check out with either Coach Kost or Coach Horne. This helps us make sure all athletes are accounted for when leaving a meet. Athletes are only allowed to leave a meet with THEIR PARENT; no other adult may take an athlete from a meet! If you wish for somebody else to pick up your child, they must pick them up from Wheatridge after we’ve returned from the meet.
7th graders will be running 1 mile and 8th graders will run 2 miles. The finish line for both races will be at the same location, and the start positions will be in basic same spot but will head different directions. Please see race maps below to see where you want to cheer your runner on.
TIME SCHEDULE: (Please note that times are approximate)
7th Girls 10:00 a.m. (1 Mile)
7th Boys ~10:20 a.m. (1Mile) following girls conclusion
8th Parent Recognition ~10:40 a.m.8th Girls ~10:50 a.m. (2 Miles)
8th Boys ~11:20 a.m. (2 Miles) following conclusion of 8th Girls race
Medals will be given to top 10 placers at the conclusion of each race.
This will be done at the finish line, there is no medal ceremony.
We look forward to seeing you all out at the course and are excited to see how the athletes do this Saturday! If you have any questions about this meet or the season in general, please contact us!
Happy Running,
Coach Kost & Coach Horne
Meet Schedule
Specific addresses and times of the meets are available by clicking on the date on the calendar above. Below are the dates and general locations for the 2015 season in a convenient list.
Meet Schedule:
Saturday, September 12th at Celebration Park
Thursday, September 17th at Wellsville
Saturday, September 19th at Bonner Springs
Thursday, September 24th at Spring Hill
Saturday, September 26th at Ottawa
Wednesday, September 30th at Celebration Park
Thursday, October 8th at Eudora
Ready to Run??
Before an athlete can participate in sports at WMS for the 2015-2016 school year they must have the following THREE FORMS on file.
1. KSHSAA Activity Physical Form
2. Insurance Waiver *
3. Concussion Form
These can be found by clicking on the link below. They can also be found on the athletics page of the WMS website. Once completed these forms can be brought to the school to the athletic secretary, Bonita Grant.
http://www.usd231.com/files/user/404/file/FORM-PPE.pdf
* Students do not have to have insurance, but the form must still be completed. More information about insurance can be found by following this link:
http://www.usd231.com/District/1255-Student-Insurance.html
1. KSHSAA Activity Physical Form
2. Insurance Waiver *
3. Concussion Form
These can be found by clicking on the link below. They can also be found on the athletics page of the WMS website. Once completed these forms can be brought to the school to the athletic secretary, Bonita Grant.
http://www.usd231.com/files/user/404/file/FORM-PPE.pdf
* Students do not have to have insurance, but the form must still be completed. More information about insurance can be found by following this link:
http://www.usd231.com/District/1255-Student-Insurance.html
Summer Running Opportunities
Gardner Edgerton High School's Cross Country team will have summer running opportunities throughout the summer that middle school runners are invited to attend. These are coordinated through Larry Ward, the GEHS Cross Country Coach. Just show up at the right place at the right time and you will have other runners to train with. This is not orchestrated through Wheatridge Middle School, so WMS coaches will not be present at these training runs. This information can also be found on the GEHS website.
OFF SEASON CONDITIONING WILL BEGIN JUNE 15th
Mondays - 7:30 PM - GEHS Track
Thursdays - 7:30 PM - GEXC Course (29855 W 143rd)
Saturdays - 9:00AM - Prairie Center (135th, 1/4 mile East of Moonlight)
Note: These are not mandatory! Running during the summer will ensure a better Cross Country season, so if you would like to have some running buddies and can make it, these runs can get a great resource. Please try to get some running in throughout the summer, even it if it's just running a bit around your neighborhood!
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