Sunday, October 30, 2011

State Meet Information

Runners will be dismissed a few minutes prior to the all school assembly on Friday, November 4th. Load the bus then sit as a team, that's all runners, in the designated seats. The bus will leave for St. Olaf right after the assembly, approximately at 2:00. Preview course from 3:00 to 4:00 PM. Check in to hotel and then head out for dinner. We will want to be at St. Olaf by 8:30 in order to have ample time to warm-up. The long range weather predictions are listing rain as a possibility, be prepared.

Meet Schedule
Girls AA Varsity 10:00 AM
Boys AA Varsity 11:00 AM

Lane Assignments
Girls - Lane 14
Boys - Lane 4

Thursday, October 20, 2011

Section 7AA Information


Dismissal will be at 9:40 with the bus leaving by 10:00 AM. Pack a lunch that you can eat on the way up to Cloquet. The current weather forecast indicates some cooler temps. on Thursday, highs in the upper 30's to lower 40's. Bring plenty of clothes for warmth. We will most likely stop on the way back for something to eat, which will delay our return. Expect to be back to the school somewhere around 7:00 PM.

Schedule:

7A Girls – 11:00 AM (4000m)

Boys – 11:45 AM (5000m)

7AA Girls – 2:00 PM (4000m)

Boys – 2:45 PM (5000m)


Course Info:
Much like the Anoka course the girls will do two big loops and the boys a small loop followed by 2 big loops. See map.

Directions:

Take I-35 north to Hwy 33 exit.

Stay north on hwy 33 to 2nd light (Big Lake Rd.)

Turn left on Big lake Rd. (Pizza Hut, Perkins)

Follow to Birch Ave. – turn right. (green golf course sign)

Follow to end.


Parents:

There will be limited parking at the clubhouse, be prepared to walk from residential streets.



Monday, October 17, 2011

Banquet Info



Runners should be bringing home the attached flyer today. We need the bottom portion filled out and returned with payment (return to coaches at practice). It is important that we have an accurate head count!






Thanks!






Conference Meet Pics

https://picasaweb.google.com/AndvrCC/20111013?authuser=0&authkey=Gv1sRgCOajuMLIh9HFvQE&feat=directlink

Sunday, October 16, 2011

October 24th Meet @ Bassett Creek Park

This meet is for those athletes not competing on Thursday, October 27th. Dismissal will be at 2:00 PM with the bus leaving at 2:15 PM.

Tentative Schedule:
3:30 Coaches Meeting (by the finish chute)
4:00 Junior and Senior Boys (5000 m)
4:20 Junior and Senior Girls (4000 m)
4:40 Sophomore Boys (5000 m)
5:00 Sophomore and under Girls (4000 m)
5:20 Freshman and under Boys (5000 m)

Location: EAST of 32 Ave. N. and Douglas Drive in Crystal. It is just WEST of Hwy. 100

Saturday, October 8, 2011

Conference Meet Information

Once again we will be leaving school early. Look for a 1:00 PM dismissal time and exit from Andover at 1:15.

Parents: This is another meet with excellent viewing. We are also charged with providing workers for the meet, two for each of the four races. Please let Carl or Coach Clark know if you would be available.

2011 Conference Meet:

Site: Elk River Golf Club

Date: October 13, 2011

Make up date: October 14

Race Times:

3:30 Boys Varsity Race

4:10 Girls Varsity Race

4:40 Boys JV Race

5:10 Girls JV Race

5:40 9th , 8th, 7th grade Race

6:05 Awards Presentation

Thursday, October 6, 2011

Booster Meeting Tuesday Oct 11

The next CC booster meeting is Tuesday Oct 11th, 7PM, Room A105 (AHS). It is very important we get good parent turnout in order to select officers for next season. Thanks!

Update - Feed My Starving Children

On Saturday Oct 1, 24 volunteers (runners and family members) from the Andover Cross Country teams packed meals at Feed My Starving Children. In just two hours with other volunteers there, we helped pack 20,736 meals which will provide a life-saving meal to 57 children each day for an entire year! Way to go Andover teams!

Buffalo Meet Pics

Link to Buffalo Meet pictures:

https://picasaweb.google.com/AndvrCC/20110929?authuser=0&authkey=Gv1sRgCIT7namSicCoBA&feat=directlink

Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Blaine Invitational Majestic Oaks GC

The meet schedule is listed below. Andover will be in the Blue division for varsity. There will not be lane assignments for JV and Middle School races.


3:45 Boys White 5K
4:05 Girls White 4K
4:30 Boys Blue 5K
4:45 Girls Blue 4K
5:00 MS Boys 1.8K
5:15 MS Girls 1.8K
5:30 Boys JV 5K
5:45 Girls JV 4K