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Win humbly. Lose with grace.

Monday, September 26, 2011

Dropped meets

I've gotten several emails about dropped meets and I just want to clear up a few things about them.

All of the 6th graders dropped one of the first two meets (H&H and Cannon invites).
All of the 6th graders will drop one more meet out of the following:
  • Sept 26 - Charlotte Latin
  • Oct. 11 - Fisher Farm
  • Oct. 17 - Gaston Day
We will all run (not necessarily race) on Thursday at Boyce Park. This is the site of our conference championship and I want them all to run the course.

I would prefer the 6th graders drop Sept. 26 or Oct. 11. I plan to have the rest of the team not run on Oct. 17 while letting the 6th grade race (experience, give the rest of the team a rest before Conference Championship). I want to wait to see how the season plays out so look for updates about the last two races. This is not set in stone. I wanted to be flexible for their schedules and to give the team the best chance to be successful at the last meet of the season.

Charlotte Latin Meet is still on!

Extra drivers for the meet will be Mrs. Jones and Mrs Pursley. Thanks!

Sunday, September 25, 2011

Charlotte Latin Meet

Please check your email frequently on Monday. There is a distinct possibility that this meet will be canceled or postponed. The course at Charlotte Latin could be very muddy due to weekend rain.

The fifth meet of the year is our last non conference meet of the year. We will race at Charlotte Latin School. The meet will run as follows:

            2:45-Team is out of class; Drivers need to be in the lower parking lot
            2:55-Leave Trinity
            3:30-Coaches Meeting (if possible)

            3:35-Course Walk (optional)
            3:55-Coaches Meeting (2nd attempt)
            4:00-First Call for Boys
            4:10-Second Call for Boys
            4:15-Begin Boys' Race
            4:20-First Call for Girls
            4:25-Second Call for Girls
            4:30-Begin Girls' Race
            5:15-Return to Trinity
            5:45-6:00-Arrive at Trinity
 
A few things to note:


  • If your child needs a ride back to Trinity, please contact me ASAP to arrange for a return ride after the meet.
  • Please park near the MAC swim center on Charlotte Latin's campus. Parking will be limited.
  •  Please go over the meet information in the links to the right, "TES General Meet Information" and "Meet Directions"
  • Our drivers for the meet are: McCarter, Owens, McDonald. We need 1 more driver. If you are available to drive, please email me as soon as possible. We need to leave by 2:55, so please arrive in the lower parking lot by 2:45.
  • Runners will need to bring a full water bottle. There will be water provided but it's always a good idea to bring your own. 
If you have any questions or concerns, please email me or call my cell phone # listed under TES General Meet information. Thanks!

Thursday, September 22, 2011

Extra Drivers for Davidson Day/T Shirt reminder

Parents

Mrs. Smithey and Mrs. Warlick volunteered to help with driving. And don't forget, Mrs. Jones is taking orders for t-shirts! Thanks!

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Queen City Conference Meet # 2 - Fisher Farm (Davidson Day)

I hope everyone got Mrs. Jones' email concerning team t-shirts. If you plan to get a t-shirt, tomorrow's meet would be a great time to get the money to her....

Our fourth meet of the year is our second of 5 regular season Queen City Conference meets.  This meet will be at Fisher Farm, Davidson Day School's home course. The meet will run as follows:

            2:45-Team is out of class; Drivers need to be in the lower parking lot
            2:55-Leave Trinity
            3:30-Coaches Meeting (if possible)

            3:35-Course Walk (optional)
            3:55-Coaches Meeting (2nd attempt)
            4:00-First Call for Boys
            4:10-Second Call for Boys
            4:15-Begin Boys' Race
            4:20-First Call for Girls
            4:25-Second Call for Girls
            4:30-Begin Girls' Race
            5:15-Return to Trinity
            5:45-6:00-Arrive at Trinity
 
A few things to note:
  •  Please go over the meet information in the links to the right, "TES General Meet Information" and "Meet Directions"
  • Our drivers for the meet are: Laughlin, McDonald, Mesibov. We need 1 more driver. If you are available to drive, please email me as soon as possible. We need to leave by 2:55, so please arrive in the lower parking lot by 2:45.
  • Runners will need to bring a full water bottle. There will be water provided but it's always a good idea to bring your own. 
If you have any questions or concerns, please email me or call my cell phone # listed under TES General Meet information. Thanks!

Sunday, September 11, 2011

Queen City Conference Meet # 1

Our third meet of the year is our first Queen City Conference meet of the year.  Our conference opponents are Charlotte Preparatory, Carmel Christian, York Prep, Gaston Day, and Davidson Day. This meet will be at Gaston Day School.The meet will run as follows.

            2:50 -Leave Trinity
            3:30-Coaches Meeting (if possible)
            3:35-Course Walk (optional)
            3:55-Coaches Meeting (2nd attempt)
            4:00-First Call for Boys
            4:10-Second Call for Boys
            4:15-Begin Boys' Race
            4:20-First Call for Girls
            4:25-Second Call for Girls
            4:30-Begin Girls' Race
            5:15-Return to Trinity
            5:45-6:00-Arrive at Trinity
 
A few things to note:
  •  Please go over the meet information in the links to the right, "TES General Meet Information" and "Meet Directions"
  • Our drivers for the meet are: Mrs. McCarter and Mrs Roncevich. We need 2-3 more drivers. If you are available to drive, please email me as soon as possible. We need to leave by 2:50, so please arrive in the lower parking lot by 2:45.
  • Runners will need to bring a full water bottle. There will be water provided but it's always a good idea to bring your own. 
If you have any questions or concerns, please email me or call my cell phone # listed under TES General Meet information. Thanks!

Thursday, September 8, 2011

Cannon Invitational Information

Our second meet of the year is the Cannon Invitational. Our teams have competed in this meet since 2005. This is a large meet with 100+ middle school boys and 100+ middle school girls. There will be high school races following our races. The girls will race at 8:15; boys at 8:45. A few things to note:

  •  Please go over the meet information in the links to the right, "TES General Meet Information", "2011 Cannon Invitational, and "Meet Directions"
  • If you are interested in carpooling (a good idea, parking is limited), I will be at Trinity at 6:15 to leave at 6:30 for the meet. We have one driver, Mr. Owens. Please email me if your child needs a ride or you would like to carpool.
  • If you are driving to the meet, please arrive at the meet by 7:15. Parking will be tough so please plan accordingly. Send me an email letting me know that you will be driving to the meet.
  • Our tent will be on the field inside the track. There will be many tents....
  • Runners will need to bring a full water bottle. There will be water provided but it's always a good idea to bring your ow.
  • There will be concessions and t-shirts ($10). 
  • If you would like to arrive early, there are several TES alumni running in the high school races.
  • IMPORTANT: 6th graders that raced last week, this is a "drop" race for you.
If you have any questions or concerns, please email me or call my cell phone # listed under TES General Meet information. Thanks!

Friday, September 2, 2011

Thursday, September 1, 2011

Hares and Hounds XC Meet

We are racing for the first time this season on Saturday at McAlpine Park! This is a larger meet with approximately 100 middle school boys and 100 middle school girls in addition to 4 high school races. The boys will race at 11:30; girls at 12:00. A few things to note:

  •  Please go over the meet information in the links to the right, "TES General Meet Information", "2011 Hares and Hounds Invitational", and "Meet Directions"
  • Please arrive at the meet by 10:30. Parking will be tough so please plan accordingly.
  • Our tent will be across the bridge and on the right. There will be many tents....
  • Runners will need to bring a full water bottle. There will be water provided but it's always a good idea to bring your own
  • There will be concessions and t-shirts ($10). 
  • If you would like to arrive early, there are several TES alumni running in the high school races.
  • IMPORTANT: 6th graders only need to race 1 of the first 2 races on our schedule (Hares and Hounds and Cannon Invite). I would prefer they not race both weekends.
If you have any questions or concerns, please email me or call my cell phone # listed under TES General Meet information. Thanks!