1 wayzata boys cross country 2014 parent meeting august 14, 2014 1
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Wayzata Boys Cross Country
2014 Parent Meeting2014 Parent Meeting
August 14, 2014August 14, 2014
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Agenda
WelcomeIntroductions
CoachesBooster Reps
Season Overview/ExpectationsBooster Reps
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Coaches
Bill Miles 612-220-8455 (cell)Aaron Berndt (JV volunteer)Mark Popp (JV) Eric Jahn (Varsity volunteer)Brandon Heebink (JV) (position paid with Booster funds)
Kyle Rasmussen (JV volunteer)Chad Bartels (Middle School) 763-745-6187Ross Nelson (Middle School)Tyson Jahn (Middle School volunteer)Kraig Lungstrom (Nike Coach volunteer)
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Season Overview
Key Dates:3 Winners Fundraiser - Tue. Aug. 19
(5:30 PM) @ Wayzata High School (High School athletes only)
HS Uniforms – Wed., Aug. 20 (8:30 AM)Middle School Uniforms- Thur., Aug. 21 Team Pictures- Mon., Aug. 25 (Noon)Banquet- Tue., Nov. 18 (6:30 PM)
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Season Overview
General XC InfoIt’s all about place (times vary too much)Lettering by time or place- on websiteCoaches assign runners to meets & levelsCommunication is encouraged
They are your sons
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General Expectations
ExpectationsAttendance (only 3 unexcused)
Schedule Family Vacations before 8/17 in 2015Bad weather is not a reason to cancel practiceVarsity are at practice over MEA break
RespectCoaches, teammates, facilities, equipment,
opponents, and officials
Chemical Violations must be reportedAcademics are most important
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Practice Expectations
ExpectationsSleep (9 hours a night)Eating healthyMorning Practice
Optional, but... it’s a great way to start the day.Do not attend if you are not in bed by 9:15 PM
Running on the roads (Safety first)Running off and on campus- representing
the program and themselves
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Meet Expectations
ExpectationsAttendance is expected (even if injured).Distractions at camp cannot be tolerated-
by athletes, family, or friends.Parents may stop by camp before the meet
and greet their child, but lingering is a distraction. It takes a minute to greet, then leave.
After the cooldown, lingering is ok. Friends may visit after the cooldown.
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Meet Expectations
ExpectationsAthletes should stay for all races- if possible.
Athletes should ride buses- if possible.
Athletes can never be transported to or from meets by non-adults (including themselves).
Athletes should have food & fluid for post-race snack (within 30 minutes).
Athletes need to act respectful and be treated with respect.
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Season Overview
Team RulesAvailable on the Cross Country websiteAll team members and parents must signPrivilege to be on the teamTeam Rules will be enforced
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Season Overview
Schedule & DirectionsSee website
Weekly NewslettersMeet Assignments
Varsity & JV & Middle SchoolAdditional Varsity Meets
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Cross Country Information
Website: www.wayzata-xc.orgSchedulesParent’s Unofficial GuideRulesResultsHistoryPhotos (link to Kraig’s website)Previous years’ resultsLettering Standards
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Handouts & Boosters
•Picture Order Forms•Newsletter•Schedule & Directions•Boosters
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Middle School
Meet with Coaches Nelson & Bartels eleven days from today-
8/25 ~6:30 pm in 2nd Floor Forum to discuss late practices, bus times, etc.
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Questions:
will be answered individually - the line starts to my left!!
Thanks for attending!
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