starr’s mill 2012 panther cross country parents and athlete meeting
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Starr’s Mill 2012 Panther Cross Country Parents and Athlete Meeting. Coach Diane Ruane Don Livingston - FLBC August 6, 2012. Welcome. SMHS 2012 XC Season - a year full of promise Great athletes, Great parents, Great Coaches - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
STARR’S MILL 2012 PANTHER CROSS COUNTRYPARENTS AND ATHLETE MEETING
Coach Diane RuaneDon Livingston - FLBC
August 6, 2012
Welcome
SMHS 2012 XC Season - a year full of promise• Great athletes, Great parents, Great Coaches• New practice facilities, first time to host meets in many years,
• Over night travel meet
Thank you for all your support
3 parts of the meeting Tonight• Tour of the Course (30 mins)• Pizza & Drinks are served• Meeting & questions (75-90 minutes)
2800m
800m
1200m
400m
5000m Course:
1600m
2000m
2400m
From the start, head towards the lake (yellow line), then a lap around lake (Red line), continue on loop back to start (red line), then 2nd full 2000m loop back to finish (Blue)
Note: 1 full loop is 2000m, 1 smaller loop around the lake is 1000m
5000m FINISH
3000m
START
Agenda1. Introductions: Coaches & Booster Club2. Fall Schedule ( 2 page handout)3. What to Bring to Practice4. Registration Process and Fees5. Communications (email, website, & volunteer spot)6. August 18 Triathlon Fund Raiser7. August 25 XC Meet (1 page handout)8. Parent Volunteer Expectations9. Sept 8 Panther Inv. XC Meet and Nov 3 Region Meet 10. Volunteer Needs for the Season (outside of the 2 meets)11. Team Dinners12. Uniform Distribution, Parent Shirts, and other Gear 13. Wrap-up14. Questions
1. IntroductionsCoaches:
Diane Ruane- Head Coach [email protected]
Chris Kesterson- Assistant Coach [email protected]
Anne Chrzanowski- Community Coach
Finish Line Booster ClubDon Livingston - PresidentGail Hilinski- Vice PresidentPam Saylor- TreasurerTammy Weeks SecretaryDiana Phillips- Communications
Diane
2. Fall ScheduleCross Country Meets :
8 in total ( 7 Saturday morning meets and 1 Thursday afternoon Meet)Providence HS (Charlotte, NC - overnight) Starr’s Mill Panther InvitationalCarrollton State PreviewSandy Creek Invitational
Practices:Days, Times and Locations (general Rule; for details see next page)Mon–Thrs: Heritage CC at 7-8:30pm (Aug- Sep 3); 4-5:30pm Sep 3- Nov 8Fridays: SMHS Track times vary before school or after schoolSaturday: locations vary; occasionalSunday: On your own, only a specific Group
Banquet: Nov 12 (Monday)
Opportunities to Run Post HS: USATF Regionals & Nationals; Footlocker Regionals
Asics / Alexander InvitationalCountry XC Championships (Thursday)Region Meet (SMHS hosts)State Meet
Diane
Page 1
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY
Heritage CC Heritage CC Heritage CC Heritage CC Oak Grove Elementary
6-7:30pm 7- 8:30 PM 7- 8:30 PM 8-9:30 AM 8 - 9:30am
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Heritage CC Heritage CC Heritage CC SMHS Track SMHS Track Work at Triathlon (Fund Raiser)OFF - FULL REST DAY
7- 8:30 PM 7- 8:30 PM 7- 8:30 PM 3:30-4:30pm 7- 8:30 PM 6:45am at your post, done by 10amFirst Day of
School13 14 15 16 17 18 19
Heritage CC Heritage CC Heritage CC Heritage CC McAlpin Greenway Park
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Providence HS Invitein Charlotte, NC at McAlpine Greenway Park
7- 8:30 PM 7- 8:30 PM 7- 8:30 PM 7- 8:30 PM 4:45-5:45pm 8:30am - 11:30am
Over night meet
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
Heritage CC Heritage CC Heritage CC Heritage CC SMHS Track 8Group 3 - Athletes
Recommended to Run on your ownOFF - FULL REST DAY
7- 8:30 PM 7- 8:30 PM 7- 8:30 PM 7- 8:30 PM 6-7:30 AM
27 28 29 30 31 September 1 2
Heritage CC Heritage CC Heritage CC Heritage CC SMHS Track
M E
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2
Starr's Mill XC Invitational
at Heritage CC
7- 8:30 PM 4-5:30pm 4-5:30pm 4-5:30pm 3:30-4:30 8:30am - 11:30am
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Heritage CC Heritage CC Heritage CC Heritage CC SMHS Track
M E
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3
Carrollton Invitationalat Carrollton HS on the State Meet Course
4 - 5:30pm 4 - 5:30pm 4 - 5:30pm 4 - 5:30pm 3:15-4:30 tbd
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Heritage CC Heritage CC Heritage CC Heritage CC SMHS Track 8OFF - FULL REST DAY
4 - 5:30pm 4 - 5:30pm 4 - 5:30pm 4 - 5:30pm 3:30-5:30
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
Heritage CC Heritage CC Heritage CC Heritage CC SMHS Track
M E
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4
Sandy Creek Invitationalat Sandy Creek HS on theCounty Championship Course
4 - 5:30pm 4 - 5:30pm 4 - 5:30pm 4 - 5:30pm 7am- 7:30am tbd
24 25 26 27 28 29 30Team DinnerLocation tbd
7-8 Parent Mtg- Make up
6
Group 3 - AthletesRecommended to Run on your own
7
Group 3 - AthletesRecommended to Run on your own
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Group 3 - AthletesRecommended to Run on your own
Homecoming Game at night
Team DinnerLocation tbd
4
Early for Labor Day Weekend
5
Group 3 - AthletesRecommended to Run on your own
Practice on Monday
Regular Practice Time
Team DinnerLocation tbd
2
Athletes- 7pm Mtg for Volunteering
3200m Time Trial & 400m
~ 10am Group 3 - AthletesRecommended to Run on your own
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Group 3 - AthletesRecommended to Run on your own
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Group 3 - AthletesRecommended to Run on your own
7-9 Parent & Athlete Meeting
6-8pm School Orientation
2012 SMHS XC Workout Location Schedule and Meet Schedule
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MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY
Heritage CC Heritage CC Heritage CC Heritage CC SMHS Track 8 OFF - FULL REST DAY
4 - 5:30pm 4 - 5:30pm 4 - 5:30pm 4 - 5:30pm 3:30-5:30
October 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Heritage CC Heritage CC Heritage CC Heritage CC SMHS Track
M E
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5
Asics Invitational
at McIntosh Reserve Park4 - 5:30pm 4 - 5:30pm 4 - 5:30pm 4 - 5:30pm 3:30-4:30 tbd
October 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
Heritage CC Heritage CC SMHS Track
MEET 6 County Champs at Sandy Creek
Heritage CC Group 2&3 - Athletes
Recommened to Run on your own or the 15K PTC Classic
OFF - FULL REST DAY
4 - 5:30pm 4 - 5:30pm 3:15-4:30 4pm- 1st race 4 - 5:30pm
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
Heritage CC Heritage CC Heritage CC Heritage CC SMHS Track Heritage CC
4 - 5:30pm 4 - 5:30pm 4 - 5:30pm 4 - 5:30pm 3:30-4:30 7:30- 9am
Simulate Regionals22 23 24 25 26 27 28
Heritage CC Heritage CC Heritage CC Heritage CC SMHS Track
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7 Regional Meetat Heritage CC
OFF - FULL REST DAY
4 - 5:30pm 4 - 5:30pm 4 - 5:30pm 4 - 5:30pm 3:30-4:30
29 30 31 1 2 3 4
Heritage CC Heritage CC Heritage CC Heritage CC SMHS Track or Carrollton Course M
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8
HS State Meet
Carrollton HS4 - 5:30pm 4 - 5:30pm 4 - 5:30pm 4 - 5:30pm 3:30-4:30
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Heritage CC Heritage CC Heritage CC Heritage CC M
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USATF Region 3 XC Championshipsat Heritage CC
OFF - FULL REST DAY
4 - 5:30pm 4 - 5:30pm 4 - 5:30pm 4 - 5:30pmBANQUET
12 13 14 15 16 17 18
Heritage CC Heritage CC Heritage CC Heritage CC
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Footlocker South Regionin Charlotte, NC McAlpin Greenway Park M
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4 - 5:45pm 4 - 5:45pm 4 - 5:45pm 4 - 5:45pm week 18
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
Team DinnerLocation tbd
Team DinnerLocation tbd
Team DinnerLocation tbd
USATF State XC Champs(HS running at Carrollton get a bye to Region)
at Heritage CCM E
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AFTER the High School Season is Over- USATF Club XC and Footlocker XC
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USATF XC Nationals are inAlburqueque,
NM Dec 8, 2011
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Group 3 - AthletesRecommended to Run on your own
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Group 3 - AthletesRecommended to Run on your own
May Spend the night in Carrollton
2012 SMHS XC Workout Location Schedule and Meet Schedule
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Group 3 - AthletesRecommended to Run on your own
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Group 3 - AthletesRecommended to Run on your own
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Varsity + JV can NOT run the5K PTC Classic
3. What to Bring to Practice• Good Attitude• Water Bottle• A watch• Good running shoes • Warm weather gear: moisture wicking• Cooler weather: layers as well as light sweats• Cold weather: sweats, hats, gloves
Diane
4. Registration Process and FeesOnline registration and online payment
• Fees: $155 per athlete• $185 if you did not volunteer at summer meet• Uniform Cost is separate• Prefer for you to pay online, but will accept checks
tonight; checks payable to Finish Line Booster Club
Athletes Requirements• Physical Form• Signed Contract
Pam/ Diane
5. Communications
3 official formsEmailPosting to the web siteEmail from Volunteer Spot to sign up for bigger events
Unofficial: athletes – Face book
Diana
6. Triathlon Fund Raiser- Aug 18
Why?
What role?
When:• Pre Meeting- Thursday Aug 16• Volunteering – Saturday Aug 18
– be at your assigned station- 6:45am– will be finished apprx 10:00am
See next page for detailsForm Due in by Monday August 13th to Coach Ruane
7. August 25 Meet: Providence Inv in Charlotte, NC
Overview• 45 schools, top NC & SC teams• McAlpin Greenway Park (site of Footlocker South Regionals)• Flat Fast Course with 1 big hill, narrow start• 9am Varsity Boys, 9:30am Varsity Girls, 10am JV Boys, 10:30am JV Girls
Eligibility: • 15 summer training session by August 1st*• Attending practices as of the start of the season (minimum of 3 days as usual)
* there are make up days post August 1st- see Coach Ruane
Costs: • $59 or $89 4 to a room; add $20 if you want 2 to a room• Includes: Bus, Hotel, Friday Lunch & Dinners, Saturday, Breakfast & Lunch • FLBC paying for $50 per athlete
Payment Deadline: • Tonight write check to FLBC, give to Pam Saylor Or send to her via mail by Friday.
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8. Parents Volunteer Expectations
XC and Track as the largest sport at SMHS• 80+ boys and girls in the fall• 80+ boys and girls in the spring
With that size of program and a few coaches, we need and expect parents to help with the program
9. Sept 8 Panther Inv XC Meet & Nov 3 Region Meet
Sept 8 Overview• 10-20 teams• 5 races (2 Varsity, 2 JV, Freshman)• Time: 7-11:30am• Location: Heritage CC
Volunteer Needs (~ 45 people) (same for both meets)
• Course Set-up the day before: stakes & Flags (5)• Course Marshals- (18) 2 shifts of 9• Parking- (11) 2 shifts of 6 & 5• Concessions & Water Table (2-4)• Check-in Packet Pick-up (2-3)• Rabbits (bike)- Sweepers in golf carts (3-5)
10. Volunteer Needs X-C Season thru Winter • Finishing the Bridge Decking & Railing
– Sat 18 or 25 (more details coming)
• Ice Transport from SMHS to HCC – Mon-Thursday while its hot (2-4 people)
• End of Year Banquet Coordinator + Helpers (2+)
• Asst. XC Meet Director
• Race Committee for Panther Prowl – January Road Race;– Ensure Flyers get stuffed into key local races– Volunteer coordinator
11. Team Dinners
• Great way for the athletes to get to know their teammates; usually 50 athletes
• Either 1-2 nights before the meet; 6-8pm• Host provides home • Co-host proves plates, plastic ware, napkins• Sign up the week to bring food/drink (via Volunteer
spot)• Cathy Casado is parent coordinator
• Look for an email coming soon to sign up to be a host/co host
12. Uniforms, Parent Shirts, other Gear • Athlete Uniforms
• New Athletes- singlet, short, sweat top, sweat bottom• Order in the Spring- Cost $105• Uniforms passed out – Tues 8/21 or Wed 8/22• To exchange for a different size must have the tags
• Rain Jackets• Technical difficulties, will pass them when available
• Athletic Shoe Bag w/ Starr’s Mill Embroidery• $20 per bag, Due Aug 15• Write a check to Finish Link Booster Club
• Parents Shirts• Highly encouraged- visible support at meets• Black with Columbia Blue imprinting • Moisture wicking; Men and women’s fit• $15 per person, due Aug 15• Write a check to Finish Link Booster Club
• Car Magnet w/ XC Logo• $5, due Aug 15
13. SummaryWhat How much by when Who to Pay or Send Info to
1-Registration
A Athlete Participation Fee and register your email
$155 per athlete$185 per athlete if you did not volunteer at the summer meet
Pay online at https://www.allplayers.com/g/finishlineboostercrosscountry/ OR
Write check to the Finish Line Booster ClubMail the check to: Pam Saylor560 Mountains Edge Fayetteville, GA 30215
B Register you & your child and your email addresses
if you already paid in the spring before online system August 15 https://www.allplayers.com/g/finishlineboostercrosscountry/
2- UniformIf you are new athlete, you need a singlet, short, sweat top & sweat pants $105 per NEW athlete August 15
Write check to the Finish Line Boost ClubMail Check to Pam Saylor at the address above
3- Overnight Meet
A Athlete cost for chartered bus, hotel, & meals Note: 4 athletes to a room assumption
$59 - helped at summer meet
$89- did NOT help at summer meet
add $20 for a 2 person roomAug 10th
Write check to the Finish Line Boost ClubMail Check to Pam Saylor at the address above
B Roommate Prefence Aug 10th email to [email protected]
C Parent's Room at the Quality Inn $74 per room w/ tax Aug 10thWrite check to the Finish Line Boost ClubMail Check to Pam Saylor at the address above
4- Shoe bag, Parents Shirt, MagnetAthlete Shoe BagParent Team ShirtCar Magnet
$20 shoe bag$15 per parent$5 car magnet
August 15Write check to the Finish Line Boost ClubMail Check to Pam Saylor at the address above
5- Sign up to Volunteer for Triathlon on Aug 18All athletes are expected to volunteer; if child is under 17 they must have an adult with them none Aug 13th Turn the form into Coach Ruane
6- Sign up to Volunteer to finish the Bridge on Aug 18 & Aug 25We need parents or athletes to help w the decking & railing Aug 18 1pm-5pm Aug 25 time-tbd
Aug 17th email Don [email protected]
7- Sign up to be a host/ co-host for team dinners separate email will be sent out later
8- Sign up to volunteer for other roles and Sept 8 and Nov 3 meets separate email will be sent out later
August 15- full payment
orAug 15 1st payment
Sep 15 - 2nd Payment
QUESTIONS?