2014 Edina Boys Cross Country PAC Meeting Tuesday, August 19

Agenda Welcome Coaches Captains & Captains’ Parents Websites Season Overview & Important Dates General Expectations Transportation “Equipment” needs Optional Team Apparel Q&A

Coaches Jamie Kirkpatrick – 13 th season John Davis (Varsity Assistant) – 2 nd season David Boone (JV) – 3 rd season Christopher Coffey (JV Assistant) – 4 th season Brian Voeller (Middle School) – 5 th season TBD (Middle School Assistant)

Captains & Captains’ Parents Brennan Fife (Ben & Jill) – Treasurer (team fees) & Car Wash Matt Jirsa (Jerry & Susan) – Communications & Banquet Get added to updates: Logan Ramlet (Jana & Jerry) – Potlucks & Stadium Cleanup Ethan Stoltz (Robert & Vivian) – Alumni Race & Banquet Help

Team Website – edinaschools.org/boyscrosscountry Season Calendar Coaches/Captains contact information Meet Schedule Meet Lineups Meet Results Maps to non-ECC practice locations Parents guide to cross country Pot Luck sign ups Team History … if you’re looking for info, it’s probably there Oh, AND

Athletics Website– edinaschools.org/hornets

Season Overview & Important Dates Saturday, August 16 – Alumni Race Tuesday, August 19 – PAC Meeting Wednesday, August 27 – Team Pictures Thursday, August 28 – Coed Potluck Friday, August 29 – First “official” meet Saturday, August 30 – Stadium Cleanup & Car Wash Monday, November 10 – Team Banquet

General Expectations It is a privilege (not a right) to be part of this team Use common sense Expectations – Daily attendance is expected – (after 5 unexcused absences athlete will not be eligible for Conference or Grade Level Championships) – Try to schedule Family Vacations before 8/17 in 2015 – Bad weather is not a reason to cancel practice – Varsity are at practice over MEA break (all welcome) – Expectations are not the same for every athlete Respect – Coaches, teammates, facilities, equipment, opponents, and officials Academics are most important, but learning to balance and time manage are important lessons

Transportation Transportation is provided to and from all competitions – Please use the team provided transportation if possible – Athletes MAY NOT be transported by non-adults (including themselves) – If you would like your son to be transported by an adult that is not a legal guardian, written permission is required (form on athletics website) Transportation is provided from Valley View & EHS to the ECC: Shuttle Bus Schedule 2:40 Middle Schools dismissal time 2:45 Depart Valley View Door #16 2:54 Arrive at Edina Community Center – Door #3 Arrive at South View – Door #1 3:00 Depart South View – Door #1 3:05 Arrive at Valley View Door #16 3:10 High School dismissal time 3:18 Depart Valley View Door #16 3:25 Arrive at Edina Community Center – Door #3

Equipment Shoes… Each of these excellent running stores offer discounts to Edina cross country runners TC Running Co City W Pkwy, Eden Prairie, MN (952) Gear Running Store 4406 France Ave S, Edina, MN (952) Marathon Sports 2312 W 50th St, Minneapolis, MN (612) Watches Spike Exchange

Optional Team Apparel – Link on website starting Wednesday

Questions?