Buffalo and Blaine

The Buffalo Invitational has been officially canceled for the year, so no option for Tuesday. We will be running everyone at the Blaine Invitational on Thursday. There will be a number of very good teams at the meet and as a result we can count on some good competition and an opportunity to practice race strategies. There will be a bus for Tuesday's practice, possibly to the Coon Rapids Dam.

Mon - Andover
Tues - Bus to Dam
Wed Andover
Thurs - Blaine Invite
Fri - Andover
Sat - Team Practice 8:30 AM

Buffalo Invitational Info

The Buffalo Invitational is at the Buffalo Heights Golf Club in Buffalo. The golf course is located west off Hwy 25. From Andover take Hwy 10 west to Big Lake, then Hwy 25 south through Monticello and then to Buffalo. If you are coming from the south metro (like me) take Hwy 55 west from 494, then turn left on Division St before you get to Buffalo. This becomes Bradshaw Ave which takes you to Hwy 25 and the golf course.

Google maps link

• 4:00 Boys 7th & 8th Gr 3200m
• 4:10 Girls 7th & 8th Gr 3200m
• 4:30 Girls Varsity 4000m
• 4:55 Boys Varsity 5000m
• 5:25 Girls JV 4000m
• 5:45 Boys JV 5000m

Milaca Mega Meet

Parents: Thank you for putting together the food and beverages for the runners, they very much appreciated all the choices. Even more important than the treats thank you for taking the time to cheer on the athletes at the meet. It was exciting to see so many parents at the meet.

Runners: Great racing! It was fun watching everyone holding it together in the middle and moving up. Unfortunately there were some problems with the timing in a few of the races. If your time is listed it should be accurate but the place may be wrong.

Milaca Invitational

The Milaca Invitiation is at the Milaca Golf Club in Milaca, MN. Take 169 north from Elk River to Milaca. You can either turn left on Central Ave south of town or turn left on Hwy 23, then right on Central. Central Ave will probably be closed as you approach the golf course and parking is south of the golf course. Google maps.

• 10:00 Boys 8th Grade 3230m (2.02 miles)
• 10:15 Boys 7th Grade 3230m (2.02 miles)
• 10:30 Girls 8th Grade 3230m (2.02 miles)
• 10:45 Girls 7th Grade 3230m (2.02 miles)
• 11:00 Girls 9th Grade 4000m
• 11:15 Boys 9th Grade 5000m
• 11:30 Girls 10th Grade 4000m
• 11:45 Boys 10th Grade 5000m
• 12:45 Boys Varsity Class AAAA 5000m
• 1:30 Girls Varsity Class AAAA 4000m
• 2:00 Girls JV 4000m
• 2:15 Boys JV 5000m

Lakeville Meet @ Aronson Park, Lakeville, MN

First race for Andover will begin at 4:40. Copy and paste the following link into your browser for a map to Aronson park in Lakeville.

http://maps.google.com/maps?oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&safe=active&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=aronson+Park&fb=1&gl=us&hq=aronson+Park&hnear=Champlin,+MN&view=text&latlng=16004116418803145334

Welcome!

Welcome to the Andover HS Cross Country blog page. The team will be using this site to share information regarding practices, meets, booster meetings, and last minute schedule changes. Monday marks the official start to our 2009 season. Both teams are looking strong after a summer of training.
Go Huskies!

Below is a list of times and locations for our first week of practice. Please note that there will be a parent meeting on Thursday @ 6:00 PM, with pizza provided, courtesy of the Andover Cross Country Booster Club. Meet in the cafeteria at the High School.

8/17 8:00 - 9:30 AM First day of practice @ Andover HS bus doors
8/18 8:00 - 9:30 AM @ Bunker Activity Center
8/19 8:00 - 9:30 AM @ Anoka County Lib, near Anoka HS
8/20 6:00 - 7:30 PM @ Andover HS + Parent meeting (room to be determined)
8/21 8:00 - 11:00 AM Team time trial @ Coon Rapids Dam

8/24 8:00 - 10:30 Lockers and Uniforms @ 8:00 then practice