Home Meet Information - September 8th

DUE TO UNSAFE COURSE CONDITIONS OUR HOME MEET ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8TH IS CANCELLED.  
THIS MEET WILL NOT BE RESCHEDULED.  


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 8:00am sharp!  

Coaches will be at the school ready for runner drop-offs at 7:30am.  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 on the sign out clipboard that will be located at our "base camp" by the blue bucket of snacks.  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. 

DATE:  Saturday, September 8^th, 2018

LOCATION:  Celebration Park - 32701 W 159th Street, Gardner, Kansas

TIME SCHEDULE:  (Race times are approximate, we will run ahead if time allows)

7^th Girls           9:00 a.m.     (1 Mile)

7^th Boys          ~9:20 a.m.    (1Mile) 

8^th Grade  WMS Parent Recognition ~9:40 a.m.
8^th Girls          ~9:50 a.m.    (2 Miles)
8^th Boys         ~10:20 a.m.   (2 Miles)  

RACES

7^th graders will be running 1 mile and 8^th graders will be running 2 miles.  The finish line for both races will be at the same location.  The start positions will be close to one another, but will head in different directions.  Please see race maps below.

CHUTES

Chutes will be denoted by an abbreviation of the school’s name. 

MEDALS

Medals will be given to top 15 placers at the conclusion of each race.  

This will be done at the finish line, there is no medal ceremony.

TIMING & RESULTS

All times will be recorded by B & B Race KC.  Results will be posted on their website at the conclusion of the meet.

CONCESSIONS

Concessions will be available.

We look forward to seeing you all there!

Happy Running,

Coach Gailliez & Coach White

PICTURE DAY!

Runners will be getting their uniforms on Friday, August 31st.   Pictures are at the beginning of practice on Wednesday, September 5th.  Athletes need to bring their uniform top and bottom for pictures, sweats are not needed.

PEC Sports will be taking our pictures.  Packets will be coming home with runners on Tuesday, September 4th.  You can also order online at:  https://pecsports.info/

Season Information

We're excited that you are interested in running Cross Country this school year!

Any athlete who wishes to participate in a school sport needs to have the following forms filled out and ON FILE with the athletic secretary, Mrs. Bonita Grant.  Athletes can not start participating in practice until these are in.

The link below will take you to the school's athletic page where you can find all three forms needed to participate.

http://www.usd231.com/WMS/9929-Untitled.html

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The Parent Fall Sport Meeting is on Monday, August 6th at 6:30 in the WMS Auditorium.  If you cannot make this meeting please send Ms. Gailliez an email (gailliezm@usd231.com) and she can send an attachment of the information provided.

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Our first practice of the year is Thursday, August 16th.  Meet in Ms. Gailliez's room (606, in the 7th grade hallway) dressed and ready to run at 3:30.  Runners will be ready to be picked up at 4:45 at the front car loop.    

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Happy Running,

Coach Gailliez & Coach White