1 Wayzata Boys Cross Country 2014 Parent Meeting August 14,

2 Agenda Welcome Introductions Coaches Booster Reps Season Overview/Expectations Booster Reps 2

3 Coaches Bill Miles (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) Ross Nelson (Middle School) Tyson Jahn (Middle School volunteer) Kraig Lungstrom (Nike Coach volunteer) 3

4 Season Overview Key Dates: 3 Winners Fundraiser - Tue. Aug. 19 (5:30 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) 4

5 Season Overview General XC Info It’s all about place (times vary too much) Lettering by time or place- on website Coaches assign runners to meets & levels Communication is encouraged They are your sons 5

6 General Expectations Expectations Attendance (only 3 unexcused) Schedule Family Vacations before 8/17 in 2015 Bad weather is not a reason to cancel practice Varsity are at practice over MEA break Respect Coaches, teammates, facilities, equipment, opponents, and officials Chemical Violations must be reported Academics are most important 6

7 Practice Expectations Expectations Sleep (9 hours a night) Eating healthy Morning 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 7

8 Meet Expectations Expectations Attendance 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. 8

9 Meet Expectations Expectations Athletes 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. 9

10 Season Overview Team Rules Available on the Cross Country website All team members and parents must sign Privilege to be on the team Team Rules will be enforced 10

11 Season Overview Schedule & Directions See website Weekly Newsletters Meet Assignments Varsity & JV & Middle School Additional Varsity Meets 11

12 Cross Country Information Website: Schedules Parent’s Unofficial Guide Rules Results History Photos (link to Kraig’s website) Previous years’ results Lettering Standards 12

13 Handouts & Boosters Picture Order Forms Newsletter Schedule & Directions Boosters 13

14 Middle School Meet with Coaches Nelson & Bartels eleven days from today- 8/25 ~6:30 pm in 2 nd Floor Forum to discuss late practices, bus times, etc. 14

15 Questions: will be answered individually - the line starts to my left!! Thanks for attending! 15