Monday, November 2nd is the scheduled night of the year end pot luck and award ceremonies. It begins at 6 pm and should conclude around 7:15 pm. It will be held in the Sauk Rapids-Rice High School Commons.
Water, Gatorade, plates, utensils, and napkins will be provided. Pot luck items will follow the same format as the beginning of the season pot luck:
Grades 6-8: fruits and/or veggies
Grade 9: desserts
Grade 10: side dishes
Grades 11-12: main dishes
Wednesday, October 28, 2015
Section Meet Reminders
DRESS WARM! Tomorrow's forecast: Cloudy, with a high near 45. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Wind chill: Low 30's
ALL cross country runners grades 6-12 are welcome to come and spectate at the Sectional races as long as they are in good standing academically.
Middle schoolers will be excused 12:40 for the bus departure at 12:50. High schoolers will be dismissed at12:50. Bus departs at 1:15 pm.
Vintage Golf Course
10444 94th Street NE (Wright County Rd 39) Otsego MN 55362
(763) 271-5000
http://riverwoodnational.com/
3:15 National Anthem
3:30 Girls Race
4:15 Boys Race
http://www.gopherstateevents.com/ will be timing the event -
results should be posted on line after the races
ALL cross country runners grades 6-12 are welcome to come and spectate at the Sectional races as long as they are in good standing academically.
Middle schoolers will be excused 12:40 for the bus departure at 12:50. High schoolers will be dismissed at12:50. Bus departs at 1:15 pm.
Vintage Golf Course
10444 94th Street NE (Wright County Rd 39) Otsego MN 55362
http://riverwoodnational.com/
May park in available spaces in either golf course parking lot.
May also park at Riverwood Conference Center as overflow and
use available shuttle to get to the course. There will be no parking allowed
along Hwy 39.
3:15 National Anthem
3:30 Girls Race
4:15 Boys Race
Monday, October 26, 2015
Cross Country Participation Up!
I have attached a link to a very interesting article that discusses the participation numbers in high school sports in Minnesota and nationwide. A lot of the article discusses the dropping numbers in contact and "expensive" sports and the rising numbers in non-contact and "inexpensive" sports.
Lacrosse takes center stage in the rising sports column, but I was pleased to see some of the favorable comments towards Cross Country and Track and Field. Some of the positive attributes of running cross country are highlighted as well and I feel well worth the time for all of you to read.
The rising numbers in the Storm CC program mirror the trends in the article which is great to see. I've been stressing the benefits of participating in CC for years (lifetime of health benefits, never sitting on the bench, etc) and I sincerely hope that if you enjoy being part of the Storm CC family that you espouse the positive virtues of the team to your friends and family members now and in the future. We have plenty of room for more (certainly at the junior high level for sure!) and would love to see the numbers increase again next season. With better numbers come the potential for being more competitive as well!
Thank you for your time. Go Storm!!
Tim Wright
http://www.twincities.com/prep/ci_28948013/games-our-kids-play-are-changing?source=hottopics
Lacrosse takes center stage in the rising sports column, but I was pleased to see some of the favorable comments towards Cross Country and Track and Field. Some of the positive attributes of running cross country are highlighted as well and I feel well worth the time for all of you to read.
The rising numbers in the Storm CC program mirror the trends in the article which is great to see. I've been stressing the benefits of participating in CC for years (lifetime of health benefits, never sitting on the bench, etc) and I sincerely hope that if you enjoy being part of the Storm CC family that you espouse the positive virtues of the team to your friends and family members now and in the future. We have plenty of room for more (certainly at the junior high level for sure!) and would love to see the numbers increase again next season. With better numbers come the potential for being more competitive as well!
Thank you for your time. Go Storm!!
Tim Wright
http://www.twincities.com/prep/ci_28948013/games-our-kids-play-are-changing?source=hottopics
Friday, October 23, 2015
Central Lakes Conference Volunteers Kudos
A big "thank you" to all of the volunteers who helped make the CLC meet at home on Tuesday run VERY smoothly! It was great seeing all of the volunteers located throughout the course and the grounds of the school and park! Without your help, the meet would not have run so well.
It was the first CLC home meet since 2006 and the course was well marked, we had a lead vehicle and a sweeper vehicle, lots of volunteers in the finishing chutes, volunteers calling out splits at the one and two mile marks and volunteers directing the runners in the correct direction. Special thanks to Kurt Schmnich and Kevin Hines for the use of their utility vehicles on the course.
It showed once again what a great group of parents we have in the Storm CC family!
It was the first CLC home meet since 2006 and the course was well marked, we had a lead vehicle and a sweeper vehicle, lots of volunteers in the finishing chutes, volunteers calling out splits at the one and two mile marks and volunteers directing the runners in the correct direction. Special thanks to Kurt Schmnich and Kevin Hines for the use of their utility vehicles on the course.
It showed once again what a great group of parents we have in the Storm CC family!
Wednesday, October 21, 2015
Sectional Logistics and Confirmed date for Awards Pot Luck
ALL cross country runners grades 6-12 are welcome to come and spectate at the Sectional races as long as they are in good standing academically.
Middle schoolers will be excused 12:40 for the bus departure at 12:50. High schoolers will be dismissed at 12:50. Bus departs at 1:15 pm.
If any of the athletes wish to continue running they are welcome to continue practicing with the team through Wednesday October 28.
The year end awards pot luck is confirmed for Monday November 2 at 6 pm at the Sauk Rapids-Rice High School Commons. The festivities should conclude around 7:15 pm.
Middle schoolers will be excused 12:40 for the bus departure at 12:50. High schoolers will be dismissed at 12:50. Bus departs at 1:15 pm.
If any of the athletes wish to continue running they are welcome to continue practicing with the team through Wednesday October 28.
The year end awards pot luck is confirmed for Monday November 2 at 6 pm at the Sauk Rapids-Rice High School Commons. The festivities should conclude around 7:15 pm.
Section 8AA Cross Country Championships - Thursday October 29
| Vintage Golf Course 10444 94th Street NE (Wright County Rd 39) Otsego MN 55362 http://riverwoodnational.com/ 3:15 National Anthem 3:30 Girls Race 4:15 Boys Race
Top 8 individuals not members of top
2 teams as Individual State Qualifiers
Spectators:
May
park in available spaces in either golf course parking lot. May also park at Riverwood Conference
Center as
overflow and use available shuttle to get to the course. There
will be no parking allowed
along Hwy 39.
|
Display
clocks will be used at both the 1600 M and 3200 M marks.
Concessions will be available
Friday, October 16, 2015
Upcoming Odds and Ends!
On Tuesday, October 20th, we are hosting the Central Lakes Conference Meet. Big "thank yous" in advance to the parents who volunteered to assist the coaching staff at the meet. Please meet with Coach Zeilenga at 2:45 at the finish line to discuss what role they need you to handle. At least FOUR volunteers will be needed by 2 pm to help direct the athletes from other schools upon their arrival to their proper locations.
Wednesday, October 21st is the last day of practice for the middle school runners and the high school runners who will not be participating in the sectional meet on the October 29th. UNIFORMS FOR THOSE RUNNERS WILL NEED TO BE TURNED IN AT THAT PRACTICE. Anyone who wishes to continue practicing and stay in shape for winter sports or just in general, are still more than welcome to join the group after the 21st. The top seven runners and two alternates will continue practicing until the section meet.
Mark your calendars: Monday, November 2nd is the tentative scheduled night of the year end pot luck and award ceremonies. Water, Gatorade, plates, utensils, and napkins will be provided. Pot luck items will follow the same format as the beginning of the season pot luck:
Grades 6-8: fruits and/or veggies
Grade 9: desserts
Grade 10: side dishes
Grades 11-12: main dishes
Go Storm!!
Wednesday, October 21st is the last day of practice for the middle school runners and the high school runners who will not be participating in the sectional meet on the October 29th. UNIFORMS FOR THOSE RUNNERS WILL NEED TO BE TURNED IN AT THAT PRACTICE. Anyone who wishes to continue practicing and stay in shape for winter sports or just in general, are still more than welcome to join the group after the 21st. The top seven runners and two alternates will continue practicing until the section meet.
Mark your calendars: Monday, November 2nd is the tentative scheduled night of the year end pot luck and award ceremonies. Water, Gatorade, plates, utensils, and napkins will be provided. Pot luck items will follow the same format as the beginning of the season pot luck:
Grades 6-8: fruits and/or veggies
Grade 9: desserts
Grade 10: side dishes
Grades 11-12: main dishes
Go Storm!!
Thursday, October 15, 2015
Central Lakes Conference Meet - Tuesday October 20th
Home Course - Mayhew Creek Park (north side of Sauk Rapids-Rice High School)
3:30 Girls JV
4:00 Boys JV
4:30 Girls Varsity
5:00 Boys Varsity
5:30 Girls JH (3200 meters)
5:50 Boys JH (3200 meters)
3:30 Girls JV
4:00 Boys JV
4:30 Girls Varsity
5:00 Boys Varsity
5:30 Girls JH (3200 meters)
5:50 Boys JH (3200 meters)
Awards - The top 20 JV and Jr.
High Individuals will be awarded ribbons in the chute. All Conference awards
shall be presented to the top 15 individuals in the girls and boys varsity
races. The 8th varsity runner from each school shall be eligible for all
conference awards, but will not be counted in the scoring of the meet.
Honorable Mention runners include finishers 16 through 25, plus schools can
have up to one at large honorable mention athlete.
Monday, October 12, 2015
Team Pasta Dinner Feed - Monday October 19 - *UPDATED INFO*
A huge "thank you" to the Mader family for hosting the annual pasta dinner for the runners on the day before the Central Lakes Conference meet! The dinner is for the athletes only.
The Maders will be offering their home, pasta, sauce, meat and garlic bread. If you attend, please bring a salad or dessert to share with the others. Their address is: 3288 Old Stone Ct NE in Sauk Rapids.
The Maders will be offering their home, pasta, sauce, meat and garlic bread. If you attend, please bring a salad or dessert to share with the others. Their address is: 3288 Old Stone Ct NE in Sauk Rapids.
The Maders live right by the high school. Athletes can drive over or walk and then parents can pick up the runners there.
Practice will end around 4:15 and meal will start around 5. Parents can
pick up the runners between 5:45 and 6.
Wednesday, October 7, 2015
No Sartell Junior High Meet this year
Because of the participation in the Litchfield Invitational Meet on Thursday, October 8, the Storm Cross Country team will not be participating in the Sartell Middle School Meet on Friday October 9.
Thank you for your understanding.
Thank you for your understanding.
St. Cloud Tech Invitational - Tuesday October 13 **NEW NAME - NEW LOCATION**
The St. Cloud Tech Invitational is renamed "Granite Invitational" in 2015.
**NEW LOCATION**
4:00 Girls JV
4:30 Boys JV
5:00 Girls Varsity
5:25 Boys Varsity
5:50 Girls Jr High 3200 Meters
6:15 Boys Jr High 3200 Meters
6:40 Awards
Awards: 1-10 Jr High & JV Boys and Girls - medals at finish and names to be announced at ceremony
1-15 Varsity medals at the awards ceremony
Teams: Brainerd, Detroit Lakes, Forest Lake, Little Falls, Princeton, Rogers, Sartell, Sauk Rapids, Apollo, Tech, Cathedral and Willmar.
There will be a hot meal, homemade baked goods and regular items available at concessions as well CC hats for $15.
Go Storm!!
**NEW LOCATION**
Boulder
Ridge Golf Club
2750
County Road 74
St.
Cloud, MN 56301
320-259-7944
4:00 Girls JV
4:30 Boys JV
5:00 Girls Varsity
5:25 Boys Varsity
5:50 Girls Jr High 3200 Meters
6:15 Boys Jr High 3200 Meters
6:40 Awards
Awards: 1-10 Jr High & JV Boys and Girls - medals at finish and names to be announced at ceremony
1-15 Varsity medals at the awards ceremony
Teams: Brainerd, Detroit Lakes, Forest Lake, Little Falls, Princeton, Rogers, Sartell, Sauk Rapids, Apollo, Tech, Cathedral and Willmar.
There will be a hot meal, homemade baked goods and regular items available at concessions as well CC hats for $15.
***TRAVEL UPDATE: There will be a bus going to meet as well as a bus coming back to the high school. For those who wish to head to Pizza Ranch after the meet: athletes, who are drivers, will have the option to drive to the meet, but cannot transport anyone other than themselves to the meet.
If athletes would like to ride with another family to Pizza Ranch, the coaches must receive a written note from parent, saying this is okay.****
Go Storm!!
Tuesday, October 6, 2015
Storm CC Alum Sam Sunstrom runs in SCSU Home Meet in Sauk Rapids - Friday October 9
Former Storm all-conference runner and 2013 graduate Sam Sunstrom will be participating in the SCSU Bob Waxlax Invitational meet at Wapicada Golf Course in Sauk Rapids this Friday, October 9th at 5 pm. If you have the opportunity to go and cheer her on, please do! Please make sure you wear your Storm colors with pride!
Sam's biography can be found here: http://www.scsuhuskies.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=2467&path=cross
Wapicada is located at 4498 15th St NE, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 251-7804
Sam's biography can be found here: http://www.scsuhuskies.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=2467&path=cross
Wapicada is located at 4498 15th St NE, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
Next Team Outing: Post Tech Invitational Athlete & Family Meal - Tuesday October 13
Pizza Ranch Outing
We have reserved the party room to the right side of the restaurant as you walk in the front door for our team, families and friends starting at 6:30 pm. The buffet runs until 8 pm, so it is important we hustle over there once the meet is done.
Pizza Ranch is located at 110 2nd Street South in Waite Park next to K-Mart. 320-203-8646.
Buffet or regular menu will be available for purchase.
See you there!
***TRAVEL UPDATE: There will be a bus going to meet as well as a bus coming back to the high school. Athletes, who are drivers, will have the option to drive to the meet, but cannot transport anyone other than themselves to the meet.
If athletes would like to ride with another family to Pizza Ranch, the coaches must receive a written note from parent, saying this is okay.****
Monday, October 5, 2015
**HELP NEEDED** - Hosting Central Lakes Conference Meet - Tuesday October 20
The Sauk Rapids-Rice Cross Country team will be hosting the Central Lakes Conference Meet at Territory Golf Club on Tuesday, October 20 and lots of help is needed!
The meet begins at 3:30 pm and we need people who can commit to be at the course before the 3:30 pm start time so Coach Zeilenga can organize the volunteers. Marie would like to gather all of the volunteers around 2:30 if possible. We will need about 18 volunteers to staff the course, the finish line and the concessions stand.
If you can help, please contact Coach Zeilenga at marie.zeilenga@isd47.org.
Territory is located at 480 55th Av SE St. Cloud, MN 56304. 320-258-4653
Directions:
Take HWY 23 East (Division Street) until you cross the HWY 10 overpass, then take the next right at 14th Ave SE. 14th Ave curves left and becomes 2nd Street SE. Continue 5 miles and Territory Golf Club will be on your left.
http://www.territorygc.com/
The meet begins at 3:30 pm and we need people who can commit to be at the course before the 3:30 pm start time so Coach Zeilenga can organize the volunteers. Marie would like to gather all of the volunteers around 2:30 if possible. We will need about 18 volunteers to staff the course, the finish line and the concessions stand.
If you can help, please contact Coach Zeilenga at marie.zeilenga@isd47.org.
Territory is located at 480 55th Av SE St. Cloud, MN 56304. 320-258-4653
Directions:
Take HWY 23 East (Division Street) until you cross the HWY 10 overpass, then take the next right at 14th Ave SE. 14th Ave curves left and becomes 2nd Street SE. Continue 5 miles and Territory Golf Club will be on your left.
http://www.territorygc.com/
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