Cross Country 2019

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Eudora Meet Information 10.10.19


THIS MEET IS HAPPENING ON SCHEDULE!

What: EMS Cross Country Invitational & Frontier League Meet
When: Thursday, October 10, 2019
Where: Eudora Middle School


Bus Drop off and Parking:  Due to the EMS students releasing and the bus pick up pattern here at EMS we ask that you have your busses here and teams unloaded by 3:00 pm.  We will mark a bus drop off area. EMS busses will start lining up to load EMS students by 3:05, so the sooner you arrive the better.

Fun run: there will be a 1 mile race at 5:30 for any K-8 non-cross country runners.  Other schools are invited to participate. Top 3 boys & 3 girls medal.


Schedule:
Coaches Meeting 3:35 On the patio (bring your scratches)
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
Fun Run, K-8 non-XC runners 5:30 1 Mile
Awards 5:45


All races will run ahead of schedule if possible.


Inclement weather schedule:
7th Grade Girls & Boys 4:00 1 Mile
8th Grade Girls & Boys 4:15 2 Mile
Fun Run 4:50 1 Mile  
(This race could be cancelled if we need to get the 7-8 races done)

Starting assignments: By random draw the day of the race.  Your chute number will be posted on your team envelope and will be the same for all races.


Restrooms: Located at the baseball/softball complex or inside EMS using the backside commons door.  Enter through the patio doors. NO SPIKES IN THE BUILDINGS.


Medals for the Invitational: Medals will be awarded after the races are completed at awards ceremony located by softball field. (Top 15 in 7G, 7B, 8G, 8B receive medals).


League medals: 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).

Baldwin Meet Info 10.5.19

THE BUS WILL LEAVE WMS PROMPTLY AT 7:15AM!!!


Date: Saturday, Oct 5, 2019


Location: Baldwin City Golf Course-------Address is 1102 Main Street
(one block south of grain elevator and Midland Railroad Train Depot)


Schedule:  8:30 a.m. -Girls 1 mile run
        8:45     -Boys 1 mile run
        9:00     -Girls and Boys combined   2 mile run
               


Middle School Race


Distance: We will run a girl’s 1 mile run, a boy’s 1 mile run and then a combined girls
and boys 2 mile run.  Seventh graders will run a 1 mile race and eighth graders will run
a 2 mile race.

Awards: Medals to the top 15 individuals for the girls 1 mile run, boys 1 mile run,
and top 15 girls and top 15 boys in the 2 mile run.  Medals will be given in the chute
as runners finish.

We will have t-shirts on sale.  They are $15


We will also have small concessions (drinks only).






Awards Ceremony Information


Cross Country Awards Ceremony 
 Please Join Us!

Each year we like to have a party at the end of the season to celebrate our successes.   The kids will be celebrating as a team from 3:30 – 4:30 on Monday, October 14th during our Uniform Check-In and Ice Cream Party.  ALL sweats and uniforms are due back, freshly laundered, on this date.  While we get the uniforms checked in and organized the kids enjoy an ice cream party!  For this to be a success we need volunteers to bring in items for our ice cream bar.  Please follow this link if you are able to help:  https://signup.com/go/yWQcqOD  

We hope you can join us for the end-of-season Awards Ceremony to celebrate our amazing Cross Country Season! 

Families are invited to join us on Monday, October 14th at 4:30 in the Auditorium as we give our awards and celebrate our season.

There will be cookies and punch provided for families to enjoy afterwards in the commons.

Please contact Coach Gailliez (gailliezm@usd231.com) and let her know if you will be able to attend and how many people will be coming to celebrate your runner(s).  The more people we have to come and celebrate the team the better!  (We want to ensure we have enough treats for everyone afterwards!)

OTTAWA MEET 9.30.19

Cross Country Participants,
The Ottawa Middle School Cross Country Meet is Saturday, September 28th 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.  Buses should park south of the hill on Eisenhower Rd. There will be directional signs.
PLEASE DIRECT YOUR TEAM AND FANS TO AVOID THE QUARRY ON THE EAST SIDE!!!!!
 PLEASE ASK YOUR RUNNERS TO TELL THEIR FAMILIES – PETS SHOULD NOT BE BROUGHT TO THE COURSE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We are giving medals to the top 20 in each race.  Medals will be handed out in the chute.  
Timing and results will be emailed out to coaches after the meet.  Paper copies will be posted at the meet.  

4pm-7th grade girls

4:30pm-7th grade boys

5pm-8th grade girls

5:30pm-8th grade boys



OTTAWA UPDATE AS OF FRIDAY MORNING!!!!

Due to the risk of inclement weather Friday evening and Saturday,  the Ottawa Invitational cross country meet has been postponed.  We are rescheduling the event for Monday, September 30th. 

The updated race schedule will have middle school athletes running first:

4pm-7th grade girls
4:30pm-7th grade boys
5pm-8th grade girls
5:30pm-8th grade boys

Ottawa Meet Information 9.30.19

THIS MEET IS NOW RESCHEDULED TO MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30TH!!!!!!

Cross Country Participants,
The Ottawa Middle School Cross Country Meet is Saturday, September 28th 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.  Buses should park south of the hill on Eisenhower Rd. There will be directional signs.
PLEASE DIRECT YOUR TEAM AND FANS TO AVOID THE QUARRY ON THE EAST SIDE!!!!!
 PLEASE ASK YOUR RUNNERS TO TELL THEIR FAMILIES – PETS SHOULD NOT BE BROUGHT TO THE COURSE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We are giving medals to the top 20 in each race.  Medals will be handed out in the chute.  
Timing and results will be emailed out to coaches after the meet.  Paper copies will be posted at the meet.  

7TH GRADE RACES WILL START AT 5:20
8TH GRADE RACES WILL START AT 6:00





West Franklin Meet Information 9.26.19


West Franklin High School
                   Home of the Falcons
“Partnering to help all students learn in a safe and respectful environment.”

To: Athletic Directors and Cross Country Coaches
From: Kris Hassler, Athletic Director, West Franklin High School
RE: West Franklin Cross Country Meet hosted by Camp Chippewa


Date: September 26th, 2019


Location: Camp Chippewa


Directions: ****New directions due to a washed out bridge!


(From Pomona) Take highway 68 east out of Pomona for 1.5 miles.  Take a right on Florida Road (gravel). Take this gravel road south for 2 miles to a stop sign.  At the stop sign, turn left onto Labette Road. This is a paved road with a couple of sharp turns.  Take Labette Road for 2 miles, then turn right onto Idaho Road (gravel).
(From Ottawa) Take Exit 183 off of I-35.  Turn right off the exit so you are heading north.  Take a left at the first stop light which is 23rd street.  You are now headed west.  Stay on 23rd street to the stop sign.  Keep going straight at the stop sign, this road will now become Labette Road.  After the stop sign go west 5 miles to Idaho Road, take a left on Idaho Road (gravel).
(From South of Pomona) About 2.5 miles south of Pomona take a right off   of Colorado onto Kingman Terrace. This is a paved road that will turn into Delaware then into Labette Road.  There are several sharp turns on Labette Road. Turn right onto Idaho Road (gravel).


Take the gravel road about ¾ mile, you will go around some curves, there will be a “Camp Chippewa” sign on the left side of the road.  Turn left at the sign and take the road back to the dining hall. 2571 Idaho Road, Ottawa, KS is the GPS address.


Coaches Meeting: 3:30PM 


Teams: Lyndon, Osage City, Hartford, Burlington, Labette County, Lebo, West Franklin,
             Wellsville MS, Wheatridge MS, Trail Ridge MS, Chase County



Race Times: 4:00PM MS Girls (7th and 8th together) – 2 mile run 
        4:30PM MS Boys (7th and 8th together) – 2 mile run 
        5:00PM HS Girls – 5K
            5:30PM HS Boys – 5K


Awards: We will medal the top 30% in each race.

If you have any questions please let me know.


Kris Hassler, AD
West Franklin High School
Phone: 785-566-3392
FAX: 785-566-8454

TRMS Results

Great job everyone!!

Results are posted:

www.blacksquirreltiming.com

Enjoy your Monday off and we'll see you on Tuesday!

Trail Ridge Meet Info 9.21.19

The bus will be leaving WMS promptly at 9:00am.  Please make sure you arrive in time to ride the bus to the meet.  Athletes who do not ride the team bus will be unable to participate.  



Please read through the information from Trail Ridge about their upcoming meet!

Welcome to Trail Ridge Middle School’s Cross Country Meet!
Date :  September 21st  - 10 AM start 
Location:  Trail Ridge Middle School- 495 East Grand Street
ParkingBuses in lot between schools (west lot) - Parents and fans TRMS east parking lot.
 (we will close Grand Star lot for the morning)
Packet Pick up: Packets will be available for pick up on arrival at the finish line of the track.
Time Schedule:  (Please note that times are approximate)
7th girls 10 AM (1 mile)
7th boys 10:15  (1 Mile) following girls’ conclusion
8th girls 10:30 (2 miles) following 7th grade boys’ conclusion
8th boys 11:00 (2 miles) following 8th grade girls’ conclusion
Races:  7th graders will be running 1 mile and 8th graders will be running 2 miles.  The finish line for both races
will be at the same location – Finish line of the track. 
Course: A portion of the course will be on concrete, so spikes are not advised.  However, if you do opt to wear
them then they can be no longer than 1/4” as you will be finishing on the track.
Medals: Medals will be given to the top 15 finishers 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 Black Squirrel Timing.  Results will be posted on their website
at the conclusion of the meet.  http://www.blacksquirreltiming.com/

ONE MILE COURSE


TWO MILE COURSE