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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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