Year: 2019

2019 Archbold Invitational Info

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Archbold Invitational Sat. 9/7 (Middle School only)

Results available at https://www.baumspage.com/cc/archbold/2019/

Archbold Reservoir
502 South Street (parking)
Archbold, OH 43502

8:20am – Bus leaves from the Middle School (est. arrival 9:00am)
10:30am – Middle school girls
11:00am – Middle school boys
1:00pm (est.) – Bus returns to Middle School

Archbold Course Map

Meet Notes – Believe it or not, this is one of the oldest courses we still run on and it hasn’t changed much over the years. This meet involves loops around the larger and smaller reservoirs, with hills in between and a downhill finish. The middle school makes one loop around each reservoir. This a very “manageable” meet for middle school runners as the course is not very complicated. This is not a fast course despite being mostly flat; in part, because it’s so open and flat. It’s much harder to push your pace running a one mile long circle around the reservoir. Still, all the runner have to run the same loops, so it’s a chance to get out and compete against some of our NWOAL rivals. Archbold hosted the NWOAL League Meet here last year, so many of our runners are already familiar with this course.

Spectators can see pretty much the entire race, although individual runners can be a little hard to make out when they’re on the far side of the water.  The most exciting parts…the start, finish and crossover between reservoirs…are all within close proximity though so it’s a good meet to watch.

*There will be concessions available. However, we ask that athletes have a healthy breakfast that morning and NOT eat concession food until after they have competed. We will have healthy snacks provided by parents; athletes are strongly encouraged to partake of these after competing.

2019 Tiffin Carnival Info

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Tiffin Cross Country Carnival Sat. 9/7 (High School only)

Results available at https://www.baumspage.com/cc/tiffin/2019/

Course maps: High School Course

Hedges Boyer Park
491 Coe St.
Tiffin, OH 44883

6:30am – Bus leaves from High School (est. arrival 8:00am)
9:35am – Girls’ Div. III Varsity
10:05am – Boys’ Div. III-B Varsity
11:25am – Boys’ Div. III Open
3:30pm – Estimated return time
Meet Notes – This course was an absolute mess last year as it rained quite a bit leading up to the meet, so we’re looking forward to a DRY course with ideal weather conditions.  All of our races are in the morning, which should be in the mid-60’s and partly cloudy. Perfect race weather!
One of the largest meets in the country, this carnival is in its 51st year and features most of the top teams and individual runners in the state. The first race of the day kicks off at 8:30am, and the last race doesn’t start until 4:45pm.  Most of these races will have upwards of 240 runners, making it a pretty intense and unique experience for each participant.  This also happens to be the same course on which the Regional meet is run, giving us an opportunity to preview the course without making a special trip in late October.  The course is challenging to be sure, but also ripe for some very fast times.

 

A few things of note:
  • Tiffin is about 90 minutes from EHS, so give yourself plenty of time
  • Parking can be challenging. Plan to enter on Summit Street (the “bottom” of the park) and walk to the upper area.  You can enter off Coe Street, but you have to pass through several areas that are blocked off during races, making it very difficult to get through. Again, give yourself plenty of time.
  • They run a VERY tight schedule. If they say the girls’ varsity race is at 9:35 AM, that gun will go off at 9:35 AM.
  • The side of the start area near the finish is typically very crowded, as are several other areas on that side of the course. There’s a lot of people here, so bring a dose of patience 🙂
  • Cell coverage is really bad. Calling, texting, tweeting, etc. is a gamble at any given time.
  • The t-shirts for this meet are usually pretty cool, and you’ll often see runners wearing them at other meets throughout the year. This meet is somewhat legendary among the high school cross country community.
  • We are planning on stopping for lunch during the drive back. We welcome anyone to join us, just be advised it may be crowded with 23 runners plus coaches and parents. We’ll let everyone know Saturday where we decided to stop.

 

*There will be concessions available. However, we ask that athletes have a healthy breakfast that morning and NOT eat concession food until after they have competed. We will have healthy snacks provided by parents; athletes are strongly encouraged to partake of these AFTER competing.

Practice Schedule 8/26- 9/4

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Take a look at this week’s practice schedule.

Monday, August 26: EHS @ 3-5 pm

Tuesday, August 27: EHS @ 3-4:30 pm

Wednesday, August 28: Hills @ Homecoming Park. Bus will leave at 3 pm and will arrive back to EHS around 5:30 pm. We are planning to stop and get ice cream on the way back.

Thursday, August 29: EHS @ 3-4:30 pm

Friday, August 30: No School. HS practice @ 8 am. MS is welcome to join but it is not mandatory.

Saturday, August 31st: Optional (but encouraged) Long run @ 8 am @ Metamora Community Park. Country Charm breakfast afterwards?

Monday, September 2: Happy Labor Day! No practice

Tuesday, September 3: HS practice @ 8 am. MS is welcome to join but it is not mandatory.

Wednesday, September 4: EHS @ 3 pm

 

 

Spirit Wear Order Form

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Another option for EVG XC team spirit wear is now available. Orders are due to Coach Hesson by Friday, August 30. *This is a change–If you are paying with a check, please make it out to Evergreen Cross Country. If you already paid with a check to Haas Jordan, that is fine. If you have any questions, please reach out to Coach Hesson. Thank you for supporting Evergreen Cross Country!

Cross Country Spirit Wear Order Form

 

 

Defiance Early Bird Open Info

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Defiance Early Bird Saturday 8/24 (High School & Middle School)

Results available at https://www.baumspage.com/cc/defiance/2019/

Course schedule and maps:

Defiance High School Course
Defiance Middle School Course

Defiance High School
1755 PALMER DRIVE
Defiance, OH 43512

*Parking Note – There is a $5/car charge for parking that includes admission to the meet.

Schedule:

6:30am – Bus leaves from HS (est. arrival 7:30am)
9:00am – High School boys race

9:45am – High School girls race

10:30am – Middle School boys race
11:00am – Middle School girls race
1:00pm – Estimated return to EHS
Meet Notes – Our 2019 XC racing season kicks off in somewhat familiar fashion with the Defiance Early Bird Open.  The change this year is the course: we are no longer running at Camp Lakota but instead race at Defiance High School.  The reaction from the athletes to the news that they would not face “The Hill” has been mixed, but suffice it to say this year’s course will be flatter and therefore likely faster.  This change will hopefully also mean easier parking and access to the course.
We have not been on this particular course yet, but the course maps (linked above) look to be more or less an “out and back” style route. Runners will start and finish on the infield at the track, including a section actually on the track. Because of this, and runners wearing spikes need to be sure their spikes are 1/4″ or smaller.
The weather forecast looks great for this weekend, although we should point out it always seems to feel hotter than the actual temperature at this meet so hydration is every bit as important as always.  Get a great night’s sleep and we’ll see you Saturday morning!

Team Meals & Race Day Snacks!

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It’s finally here….the team meal and race day snack sign up!

Team meals will take place in the H.S. cafeteria at 3:45 p.m. on Fridays before race days and are great for team bonding. Race snacks are great for replenishing our runners after they compete. There are a couple of sign ups for each meal/snack as a group of parents can share the team meal and/or race snack. Team meals include main dish, sides, dessert, and drinks. Pastas or any “carb loaded/high protein” dish would be nutritious for our runners. Suggestions for race day snacks include granola bars, peanut butter crackers, fruit, bagels, water, chocolate milk, Gatorade, etc. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask. Please plan for at least 33 people (20 HS & 10 MS + coaches). Thank you- your support is greatly appreciated!

*Please keep in mind we do have a peanut, kiwi, strawberry, banana, and egg allergy. We ask if you bring a mixed fruit dish that you keep a small portion excluding strawberries, kiwi, and bananas. Thank you!

Thank you in advance to our amazing supportive parents for fueling our runners!

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August 5 Weekly Schedule

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Ahh, the last full week of summer vacation.

August 5-7: High School and Middle School practice at EHS from 7-8:30 am. Meet by the track.

August 8: Off-site practice at Wildwood Metropark. Meet at the Metz Visitor Center at 3 pm. If you need a ride, contact Coach Hesson. After the run, we will be going to Sylvania Dave’s Running Shop team night (4-8 pm). Athletes can save 15% off shoes and 20% off apparel. Free t-shirt with purchase and free pizza!

August 9: Practice at EHS from 7-8:30 am for both HS & MS. Meet by the track.

HS team pictures at EHS at 3:00 pm.

 

Looking ahead to next week…

August 12: Practice at EHS from 3-5 pm

August 13: Practice at EHS from 3-4:30 pm.

August 14: First Day of School! Practice will be right after school from 3-4:30 pm.

August 15: Tentatively planning to run County Road 16 Hills. Meet at EHS at 3 pm and then we will drive to Co. Rd. 16. Estimated time back to EHS is 5 pm.

August 16: Practice at EHS from 3-4:30 pm.

 

Also, option 1 of our team spirit wear can be ordered through this link- https://evergreenhsxc2019.itemorder.com/sale?read_message=true&fbclid=IwAR0Tvht4vbkJwppqvG2OC-27lkOJZCWla1itevIFCsQmj7wluTNne0hNHzQ Deadline to order is Tuesday, August 6 at 11:59 pm. 

Option 2 of our team spirit wear information will be coming soon.

Let’s Go EVG XC! 

Post-Camp Schedule Update

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2019 Viking XC Summer Camp funny

Another great summer camp has come and gone, and that means it’s time to get ramped up for the beginning of the season.  Here is the practice schedule from here on out:

Fri July 26 – Sun July 28 – No group runs, but please be sure to get a couple runs in (if you need somebody to run with, please contact one of the coaches and we’ll be sure to find you a partner)

Mon July 29 to Wed July 31 – 7am @ EHS (voluntary/open run)

Thu Aug 1 and Fri Aug 3 – 7am @ EHS – Mandatory practice for high school (middle school optional but welcome)

Week of Aug 5 – 7am @ EHS – Mandatory practice (HS and MS)

Week of Aug 12 – 3pm @ EHS – Mandatory practice (HS and MS)

We will likely have at least one or two offsite practices during the next couple weeks. Information will be sent out ahead of any such workouts.

Also, there is a fall sports informational meeting for parents on Tuesday, July 30 at 6pm in the high school gym. We will have an informational meeting for cross country parents immediately following (approximately 6:30pm) in the cafeteria.

We’re excited to get rolling on a great 2019 cross country season and look forward to seeing you in the coming weeks!

 

2019 Summer Camp Info

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Our annual cross country camp will be from July 22 to July 25. High school athletes will be leaving Evergreen High School on July 22 at 7:00 am and will be traveling to Pokagon State Park by bus. We will be returning to the high school around 3:00 pm on July 25. The cost for camp will be $25 per runner. Checks can be made out to Evergreen Cross Country.

The goals for camp include:

  1. To strengthen your relationship with your teammates and coaches.
  2. To establish a foundation of training for the upcoming season.
  3. To learn things you may have not known about yourself.
  4. To both have fun and train in a relaxed environment outside of your home.
  5. To be safe in everything you do.
  6. To set goals for your upcoming season.
  7. To learn to work together as a team.

What to bring to camp:

  • Sleeping bag/pillow
  • Bug spray/sunscreen
  • Toothbrush/toothpaste
  • Shampoo/soap
  • Sandals/flipflops (shower and hanging out)
  • Running Shoes
  • Beach Towel/Bathing Towel
  • Running clothes (x7 runs)
  • Casual clothes (x4 days)
  • Swimsuit
  • Lawn/Folding Chair (please put name on it)
  • Flashlight
  • Bicycle (bring to HS)

Paperwork Needed:

Paperwork & camp fee is due by July 19, 2019 to Coach Hesson

2019 High School XC Info Meeting

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High School – Thursday 4/18 2:15p (during enrichment) in HS cafeteria

Note: Attending the meeting DOES NOT commit you to run this fall!!

Informational meetings for the upcoming 2019 Viking Cross Country season will be held during enrichment on Thursday April 18th in the cafeteria.  Information will be provided for voluntary summer training, group runs, summer camp and a preliminary meet schedule for the fall.  While mandatory practices don’t start until August, getting started in May will give you a tremendous advantage in getting the most out of your fall season.  We’ll also discuss opportunities to run this summer as conditioning for other sports, as well as options for athletes that may be interested in dual sport participation.

We welcome students of all abilities, from gym class superstars to those who haven’t run farther than the end of the driveway.  We’ll work with everyone individually to help you be the best runner you can be. Come run with us!