Monday, Sept. 28- Team Meeting in Coach C’s Room @ 3 pm
MS/HS- Practice @ EHS 3-5 pm
Tuesday, Sept. 29- MS/HS- Practice @ EHS 3-4:30 pm
Wednesday, Sept. 30- Practice @ EHS 3-4:30 pm.
Thursday, Oct. 1- Off-Site Practice @ Heritage Park, Adrian. **The bus will leave EHS @ 3 pm and the estimated return time is 6 pm. We plan to stop at The Spotted Cow for ice cream. Our fundraising account will cover up to $4/athlete. https://www.spottedcowlenawee.com/menu
Friday, October 2- Practice @ EHS 3-4 pm.
Saturday, October 3- No meet (run on your own)
Monday, October 6- Team Meeting in Coach C’s Room @ 3 pm
MS/HS- Practice @ EHS 3-4:30 pm
Tuesday, October 6- Bryan Invitational
Bryan Recreation Park
Horton Trail, Bryan, OH
To Google Map to the drop-off location you can search “Horton Trail, Bryan, OH” and it will
highlight the turnaround route in the park. Else, you can also Google Map search for “US Army Reserve, 630 Newdale Dr, Bryan, OH 43506” which will pin you to the reserve building which is across the street from the drop-off point.
Teams: Evergreen, North Central, Patrick Henry, Stryker and Bryan
Course Maps
Race Schedule
3:00 pm- Bus leaves EHS
4:45pm Coaches’ Meeting
5:00pm JH Combined Race
*5:30pm HS Combined Race
7:15 pm- Estimated return time to EHS
Wednesday, October 7- Practice @ EHS 3-4:30 pm.
Thursday, October 8- Practice @ EHS 3-4:30 pm.
Friday, October 9- *No School for students* HS Practice @ EHS 3-4 pm.Middle school is welcome to participate, but it is optional. Team Meal @ 4 (pending Hudson)
Saturday, October 10- Hudson Booster Invitational– TBA. More information coming soon.
Monday, September 21- Team Meeting in Coach Cymbolin’s Room @ 3 pm. MS/HS- Practice @ EHS 3-5 pm
Tuesday, September 22- MS/HS- Practice @ EHS 3-4:30 pm
Wednesday, September 23- Practice @ EHS 3-4:30 pm.
Thursday, September 24- Practice @ EHS 3-4:30 pm.
Friday, September 25- Practice @ EHS 3-4 pm. Team meal at 4 pm.
Saturday, September 26- Liberty Center Extravaganza
At Leaders Farm– 0-064 County Road 16 in Napoleon, Ohio
*For the most accurate directions please use Google to search Leaders Farms (www.leadersfarms.com) and use the directions tab. The actual address is not recognized by most GPS systems.
Parking: Spectator parking is in front lot, with the first two rows reserved for handicap parking. There will be a $5 per car fee for parking.
T-shirts: Freedom Invitational t-shirts will be available via presale, with very limited quantities available during race day. Presold shirts may be picked up on the day of the race. Shirts will be bagged together for each school for coaches to pick up. Shirts may be ordered at the following website: https://lcxcextravaganza2020.itemorder.com/sale
Wrist Bands: Discounted wristbands for the farm festival activities will be made available to all coaches, athletes, and spectators the day of the meet.
Covid-19 Limitations:
-Runners
Teams are responsible for conducting symptom assessment prior to travel to the competition venue.
All athletes must wear a mask at all times when not competing.
Six-feet social distancing must be maintained between individuals when not competing.
No congregating before or after competition.
Supply your own water bottle, equipment, hand sanitizer and personal items which are not to be shared with anyone.
-Spectators
No dogs are permitted on site. NO EXCEPTIONS!
Wearing of a face covering/mask at all times is mandatory. NO EXCEPTIONS!
Spectators should conduct daily symptom assessments. Anyone experiencing symptoms must stay home.
Six-feet social distancing must be maintained between individuals.
No congregating before or after competition is permitted.
-Team Camps
Team camps should be at least 20’ apart from each other. No tents unless we have inclement weather.
Team camp area will be for athletes and coaches only, no spectators/parents.
Spectators should conduct daily symptom assessments. Anyone experiencing symptoms must stay home.
No fans/parents in the camp area. Ask parents not to congregate near the start or finish line and spread out around the course. Spectators should wear masks at all times
Wearing of a face covering at all times is mandatory. We want to have a complete season, so do your small part so that we can mitigate spread and continue to compete.
Spectators should be limited to family members only.
Tuesday, September 15– NWOAL League Preview @ Delta. This is NOT a meet, but an opportunity for athletes to practice/preview the course prior to the NWOAL League Meet on October 17.
All races begin and end at the same locations. All races are run completely on grass, trails, and dirt, with no pavement. Each race includes at least one hill and one stream crossing (including the Kids Mile). Course will be well painted and MS turn-offs clearly marked. The 5k course crosses Turtle Creek three times. Creek depth depends on the weather; it could be almost completely dry, or depth could be above the knee.
Race Schedule
6:30 am- Bus leaves EHS
9:00 am- MS Girls
9:30 am- MS Boys
10:00 am- HS Girls
10:40 am- HS Boys
12:00 pm- Kids Mile (PreK-6th Grade) *Interested runners should notify Coach Hesson to register- $5 fee to participate
12:15 pm- Open 5k (All ages and abilities) $5 fee to participate
2:30 pm- Estimated return time
Meet Notes:With the cancellation of Fayette and limited participation for OG, we are excited to add The Battle of Turtle Creek to our schedule. This is a new (to us) meet and we are looking forward to the opportunity to compete with some new schools. From what we have been told, this course is a “true cross country course” meaning it offers a variety of terrain of grass, trails, dirt, at least one hill, and a water crossing. We strongly encourage athletes to bring an extra pair of socks, shoes, and maybe a towel. The atmosphere sounds upbeat and fun as there will be live music and multiple offerings of races (Kids Mile and Open 5k). T-shirts will be available for preorder, and a limited amount will be available for purchase the day of the meet. No design has been shared at this time, but if you are interested in pre ordering a shirt, let Coach Hesson know.
Parking: Please enter on on Highway 51 (N. Genoa Clay Center Road). Drivers will be directed from there. Busses may drop teams off next to the starting line, and will be As noted above, spectator parking is $5.00 per vehicle.
Covid-19 Limitations:Please be advised:
Race sizes will be limited to 150 participants.
Starting boxes will be six feet by six feet, with six feet of empty space on either side.
Teams will not be allowed to enter starting boxes until five minutes before race times.
No run outs from the starting line.
There will be no finish chute. Once athletes cross the finish line, they may return to their team camp.
Team tents are prohibited unless inclement weather is expected.
There will be no podium or awards ceremony this year. Awards will be brought to coaches at their camp, or on the bus.
Coaches and families are expected to wear masks at all times, or they will be asked to leave. 9. Athletes are expected to wear masks until the start of physical activity.
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