Cross Country 2019

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


Wellsville Results

Ticker timing has posted the results!

http://tickertiming.com/2019/09/wellsville-cross-country-2/

Wellsville Meet Info 9.19.19

Please read through the information provided by Wellsville for the upcoming meet!

We are pleased to have your teams participating in our Cross Country Meet on Thursday, September
19th, 2019.  The following should help you organize your trip:

The meet will be held on the 40 acres located on the northwest corner of Wellsville.  The course is just
east of the Wellsville Elementary School at 218 Ash Street. This year our Fun Run for Students 6th
grade and below will begin at 3:45. 

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 ask your bus drivers and patrons to be aware of the no parking signs on 4th street.


TIME SCHEDULE: Fun Run   3:45 (1 mile)
7th Girls & Boys   4:00 PM (2 Mile)
8th Boys & Girls   4:25 PM (2 Miles)
We will handout the MS Medals as they come through the chute.
JV Boys and Girls 4:50 PM  (JV Boys-5K)  (JV Girls-5K)
Varsity Girls 5:20 PM    (5K)
Varsity Boys 5:50 PM    (5K)
Presentation of Awards 
Race times are approximate .  We will run ahead of schedule if possible.  If there is a problem with
extreme temperatures, we may revise the schedule.

AWARDS:
Individual Medals Team Medals
Varsity Boys -- First 25 Individuals Varsity Boys – Top 3 Teams
Varsity Girls -- First 25 Individuals Varsity Girls – Top 3 Teams
JV Boys -- First 15 Individuals
JV Girls -- First 15 Individuals



Middle School -- Top 25 places in each division (4 divisions)