2012 Cross Country Tentative Schedule

Below are the known meet dates and other important dates for the 2012 season.

8/13 - First day of practice 8:30 AM
8/16 - Parent Meeting at Andover HS
8/17 - Team Time Trial @ Coon Rapids Dam, bus leaves at 8:00 AM
8/24 - Early Bird at Elm Creek non scored meet
        9:00    Boys Varsity        9:35    Girls Varsity
        9:05    Boys JV               9:45    Girls JV
        10:15  Boys C race - 2k  10:35    Girls C race - 2k
8/27 - Apollo Invitational - St. Cloud
        4:00 Jr High Girls           4:20-Jr High Boys
        4:40 Girls JV                   5:00 Boys JV
        5:25 Girls V                    5:45 Boys V

9/6 - Cambridge-Isanti Invitational @ Grandy Nine Golf Course

9/14 - Lakeville Invitational - Lakeville’s Aronson Park
        3:30    Boys C Race         4:00    Girls C Race
        5:05    Boys Varsity         4:40    Girls JV
        6:00    Boys JV                5:35    Girls Varsity

9/19  - Sophomore and Under Invitational - Brooklyn Park’s Central Park
         4:15 7 & 8 Boys 1 miles                4:30 7 & 8 Girls 1 mile
        4:45 9 & 10 Boys 2 mile                5:10 9 & 10 Girls 2 mile

9/22 - Milaca Invitational (Formerly Princeton) - Milaca
        10:30    Girls 8th Grade 3230m (2.02 miles)    10:00    Boys 8th Grade 3230m (2.02 miles)
        10:45    Girls 7th Grade 3230m (2.02 miles)    10:15    Boys 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
        1:30    Girls Varsity Class AAAA 4000m        12:45    Boys Varsity Class AAAA 5000m
        2:00    Girls JV 4000m                                       2:15    Boys JV 5000m

9/27 - Buffalo Invitational - Buffalo Heights GC, Buffalo Note: At this time we have not been invited and may have to look at other meets to fill in for this date.
        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
        6:15    Awards
9/27 - Elm Creek Invitational - Elm Creek Note: This will be a JV only meet, however all runners attend.

9/29 - Griak Invitational - U of M GC Note: This is a varsity only meet.

10/4 - Blaine Invitational - Majestic Oaks G.C.
        3:45    Boys White                          4:05    Girls White
        4:30    Boys Blue                            4:45    Girls Blue
        5:00    Boys 7 & 8  - 1.8 km           5:15    Girls 7 & 8  - 1.8 km
        5:30    Boys JV                               5:45    Girls JV

10/11 - Conference Meet - Elk River Golf Club (time between may change to 45 minutes)   
        3:30     Girls Varsity                       4:10     Boys Varsity        
        4:40     Girls JV                              5:10     Boys JV            

10/25 - Section 7AA Meet - Princeton
        3:30  Girls Varsity                         4:05  Boys Varsity
        4:50  Girls JV                                4:35  Boys JV

11/3 - State Meet @ St. Olaf

Captain's Practices 7/30 - 8/11

The Captains have asked that the schedule below be posted. Both teams will meet at 8:30 AM alternating between Bunker Activity Center and the Anoka County Library Rum River Branch (near Anoka HS). The meeting dates and locations are listed below. The captains will have a suitable workout planned and look forward to seeing everyone.

7/30 - Bunker
7/31 - Library
8/01 - Bunker
8/02 - Library
8/03 - Bunker

8/06 - Library
8/07 - Bunker
8/08 - Library
8/09 - Bunker
8/10 - Library

8/13 - First day of practice at Andover HS, meet at 8:30 AM outside the bus doors. Remember your cleared slip.

Lazy River Practice 7/18/12

There will be a change in the practice schedule for Wednesday, July 18th. The team will meet at Bunker at the normal time and then proceed to the water park to do some running in the Lazy River. This is a change in location and will also result in a longer practice, going until 10:30 AM. There were some blisters last time so bring along your water shoes to protect the feet.

Summer Pactices - 2012

7/9     8:30-10:00    B

7/10   8:30-10:00    A

7/11   8:30-10:00    R

7/12   8:30-10:00    B

7/13   8:30-10:00    A

                       

7/16   8:30-10:00    R

7/17   8:30-10:00    B

7/18   8:30-10:00    Bunker - Lazy River practice

7/19   8:30-10:00    R

7/20   8:30-10:00    B

                       

7/23   8:30-10:00    A

7/24   8:30-10:00    R

7/25   8:30-10:00    B

7/26   8:30-10:00    A

7/27   8:30-10:00    R

Note: B - Bunker Activity Center, A - Anoka Library Rum River Branch, R - Rum River Central Park

Practice Monday, June 18th

Looking ahead to Monday the temperature appears to be warm enough for us to enjoy a little water aerobics. Assuming that the rain will hold off the plan will be to run to Bunker Beach and do some resistance work in the Lazy River. Once we complete the water workout we will run back to the parking lot, most likely not a direct route back. This practice frequently goes past 10:00 AM so please be flexible.

Thursday 6/14/12

Due to weather conditions we will not be holding practice today.

Summer Cancelations

Summer practices will be held as planned, even in the rain, unless lightning is present. Usually the decision will be made at the practice location. If the weather is severe, a cancelation notice will be posted on this blog.

Booster Meeting Nov 30, 7:30PM

There will be one more season-ending booster meeting this Wed at 7:30PM at the HS, room A105. Please plan on attending so that we can finalize officers for next season. Thanks!

Section Pics from Section 7AA Meet

https://picasaweb.google.com/jnmckeefry/20111027?authuser=0&authkey=Gv1sRgCJzg1L2YtZT4Vg&feat=directlink

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

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.

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

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

Blaine Meet Photos!

Pics from the Blaine Meet:

https://picasaweb.google.com/AndvrCC/20111006?authuser=0&authkey=Gv1sRgCKDGsqXT3NubmgE&feat=directlink

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 9^th , 8^th, 7^th grade Race

6:05 Awards Presentation

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

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