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9/6/10
Parents:
Here is this week's information for cross country:
Tomorrow, Tuesday, we have a special practice time of 2:00 PM. This time will allow all of the kids time to go to their orientation and not miss any practice time. We hope to end by 3:45 at the latest.
On Wednesday we have our first OK White league meet. The meet will be at Northview High School. All boys run together and all girls run together in the second race. Start times are:
Boys at 4:30
Girls at 5:15
We will have school transportation both to the meet and back again. If your child is not riding the bus, please inform a coach.
On Thursday we will begin our normal practice schedule when school is in session. Practice will begin at 3:00 and end about 5:15. On most days the kids can stay later to either see a trainer, talk to a coach, or take an ice bath. I'm usually at school until at least 6:00.
Saturday is the annual Christian Schools invitational. It will be held at South Christian's athletic complex located at 7979 Kalamazoo SE. Once again, school will provide transportation both ways. Busses will leave school at 7:45 AM. The return trip will arrive back at school around 2:00 PM. Race times are:
Boys Varsity 10:00 AM
Girls Varsity 10:30 AM
Boys JV 11:00 AM
Girls JV 11:30 AM
Awards 12:15
Thanks for your support and prayers. See you Wednesday. Doug
8/30/10
Parents:
Here is this week's information for cross country.
It was good to see the Eagles in action Thursday. Both JV squads were victorious with the varsity girls also winning and the boys finishing a close 2nd to a very good Forest Hills Northern team. Complete results can be found at classicrace.com
In addition, you can track your own child's progress at athletic.net Just click on high school cross country and go to Michigan, than GR Christian.
We will have a slightly different schedule this week to allow kids to purchase their books. Practices on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday will begin at 9:30 AM. Those wishing to buy books at 8:30 will have time to do so and still make practice. All kids are expected at each practice.
We have a meet on Tuesday that does interfere with book buying for some. Arrangements should be made to have a parent, sibling, or friend purchase books, or simply purchase books in the afternoon on Tuesday.
The meet Tuesday is at Lowell High School. We will have school transportation that will leave from the GR Christian at 7:15 AM. If you live in the Lowell/Ada area and wish to have your child meet us there, have them arrive at Lowell High by 8:00 AM. Please have your child inform the coaching staff if you will not be riding a school bus. We will have one bus make the return trip to Christian High after the meet.
It is important that everyone is on time Tuesday. We are going to have a whole team picture taken.( Boys and girls teams together) Everyone needs to be in uniform and looking good. This picture is planned for 8:15 AM. Following the picture, the teams will preview the course together.
Here is the race schedule for the meet Tuesday:
Boys varsity 10:15
Girls Varsity 10:50
Boys JV 11:10
Girls JV 12:00
The meet includes all teams in the OK White and OK Black.
This Friday is the beginning of the Labor Day weekend. We will have no organized practices Friday thru Monday. The kids will be instructed what to do each day. We do expect them to know what to do and of course complete it. Most years the kids organize a time to work out together.
The day after Labor Day, Tuesday, is a busy day at school. We will practice at 2:00 PM on this day so all may go to their orientation. We have a meet the following day, so we need everyone at this practice. Freshman have their orientation at 5:00, so our practice will end on time for them to get cleaned up and still make it there.
All practices during school will go from 3:00 to 5:15, so please plan accordingly.
Thanks for reading through all of this information. If you have questions, I can be reached at 723-6345.
As always, we covet your prayers, Doug