Sunday, August 19, 2012
KXC Campout a Great Success
Monday, August 13, 2012
Chicago Trip Update
I'm disappointed to share that we will not be heading to the city today. For those of you reading the blog this morning, I've been struggling heavily with this decision. Radar shows that there is consistent precipitation in the area, and slowly moving in the direction of where we are to head this morning. Without a specific place to shelter our 20+ backpacks from the elements, the fact that I needed to get a mom to cover for absent coaches (both had prior commitments), and the diverse needs of our team heading into the big city of CHICAGO, I've decided to pull the plug on the trip in. Supervision and safety are paramount on a trip like this, and given what I'm up against as a coach, I need to make this call. (hard as it is, because I loved the trip a year ago)
Our Plan B rests on meeting in the parking lot of the train station. I'm still heading over there soon, because not everyone will know to look at the blog today. We will run our workout, play Ultimate Frisbee in Elburn, and go have breakfast at Papa G's or the Country Kettle. I estimate our morning workout, and all that comes after it to be complete at around 9am.
My apologies for the disappointment. We'll make it a great day, regardless.
Our Plan B rests on meeting in the parking lot of the train station. I'm still heading over there soon, because not everyone will know to look at the blog today. We will run our workout, play Ultimate Frisbee in Elburn, and go have breakfast at Papa G's or the Country Kettle. I estimate our morning workout, and all that comes after it to be complete at around 9am.
My apologies for the disappointment. We'll make it a great day, regardless.
Thursday, August 9, 2012
BAGGO TEAMS NEEDED!
If you are ready to sign up for a slot in our first ever Kaneland XC Baggo Tournament, please do so by emailing your team name, and two players' names, to kanelandxc@gmail.com . We are now taking entries via email, and your payment of $40 for the adult division, and $20 for the HS and under division can be made on the day of the tournament. Please start spreading the word about this fund raising effort to secure new meet warm ups for the team this year.
Campout CURRENTLY on as Scheduled...
Keeping an eye on the skies all day, it looks at this point like we can start packing the cars to go down to Silver Springs. We will meet in the area where the bus picks us up for away meets. Those who live in Sugar Grove can meet at the BP gas station around 9:25. We can caravan through and meet you there.
In the event that we need to break camp due to storms, prior to 5:00, we will be served dinner by Mr. Johnson and Mr. Pollastrini (among others) up at Kaneland High School. There, we will also complete our team baggo competition. (This is not THE baggo tournament that people should be signing up for...)
Check in on this blog, and also watch for messages from texts today, so that you are up to date on our plans. STUDENTS MAY DRIVE down this year, if that helps some of you. It can help us leave in a more timely manner, should storms roll through. Given the power of some recent storms, we are not taking any chances. We can accomplish all that we need to, through the runs and activities, without the overnight, if necessary.
In the event that we need to break camp due to storms, prior to 5:00, we will be served dinner by Mr. Johnson and Mr. Pollastrini (among others) up at Kaneland High School. There, we will also complete our team baggo competition. (This is not THE baggo tournament that people should be signing up for...)
Check in on this blog, and also watch for messages from texts today, so that you are up to date on our plans. STUDENTS MAY DRIVE down this year, if that helps some of you. It can help us leave in a more timely manner, should storms roll through. Given the power of some recent storms, we are not taking any chances. We can accomplish all that we need to, through the runs and activities, without the overnight, if necessary.
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Baggo Boards Under Construction!
Started building the baggo boards for our first KXC Baggo Tournament, to be held on Sunday, August 26th at Harter Middle School. Clear your schedules now, so that you are available to play and help out. More information on this event will be posted soon, but here are a few.
There will be a Youth Division of the tournament in which teams of 2, (high school and under) will play a double elimination bracket with the winners taking home these brand new baggo boards and bags. This portion of the tournament will begin at 12:30pm.
Our Adult Division (out of HS, and older) will start at 3:00. Again, a double elimination bracket system will end with the winning team taking home $250 to share. There will also be cash prizes for 2nd and 3rd place.
We will begin signing up any teams who wish to play by having them email TEAM NAME, 2 players, and the division they will compete in, to kanelandxc@gmail.com.
Youth Division team entry fee is $20, and Adult Division entry fee is $40. Checks payable to Kaneland High School, with KXC Baggo in the memo line.
There will be a Youth Division of the tournament in which teams of 2, (high school and under) will play a double elimination bracket with the winners taking home these brand new baggo boards and bags. This portion of the tournament will begin at 12:30pm.
Our Adult Division (out of HS, and older) will start at 3:00. Again, a double elimination bracket system will end with the winning team taking home $250 to share. There will also be cash prizes for 2nd and 3rd place.
We will begin signing up any teams who wish to play by having them email TEAM NAME, 2 players, and the division they will compete in, to kanelandxc@gmail.com.
Friday, July 6, 2012
New Breakfast Run Added! July 14th @ the Spaetzel's
Sean Spaetzel's family is teaming up with the Messina's and others, to host a Saturday Breakfast Run this coming weekend, on July 14th. All boys and girls who are interested should plan to arrive at 7:30am for the run. Breakfast and swimming will follow the run, so BRING YOUR SUITS and TOWELS.
Details:
Sean Spaetzel's House: 613 Hickory St. Sugar Grove, 60554
Contact phone number: 630-466-5388
Run at 7:30, breakfast and swimming follow
Details:
Sean Spaetzel's House: 613 Hickory St. Sugar Grove, 60554
Contact phone number: 630-466-5388
Run at 7:30, breakfast and swimming follow
Dick Pond ShoeMobile Coming to 7/12 Camp Session
Dick Pond Athletics has been one of the greatest local supporters of high school running. Glen Kamps, manager of the store chain, will be bringing out his ShoeMobile on Thursday, July 12th, when we run at Anderson Park (just west of Wasco).
Glen will bring out Gatorade for the team, following the workout, and he will also provide a "show and tell" experience on good running shoes and equipment. Since he's bringing the ShoeMobile, there is quite likely the chance that runners could pick up an extra pair of shoes, socks, or other running products, if needed. Athletes can bring a check, cash, a credit card or gift card to purchase. The purpose of Glen's visit isn't as much to make a sale, as it is to treat the kids to a cold Gatorade, teach them a little bit about their running equipment, and make it a fun experience.
This is a simple "heads up" that he's coming, and that all campers should make every effort to join us.
Directions: Route 47 North to Rt. 38 EAST (toward St. Charles). Turn LEFT on Anderson Road (about a mile after 47/38 intersection), and take Anderson to Rt. 64. Turn right on Rt. 64, and travel east for about 2 miles or so. Brown Road will be a left hand turn. On Brown Road, you will find Anderson Park's baseball fields on the left hand side of the road. We will arrive at 6:20am, and should be finished around 8:20 or so.
Glen will bring out Gatorade for the team, following the workout, and he will also provide a "show and tell" experience on good running shoes and equipment. Since he's bringing the ShoeMobile, there is quite likely the chance that runners could pick up an extra pair of shoes, socks, or other running products, if needed. Athletes can bring a check, cash, a credit card or gift card to purchase. The purpose of Glen's visit isn't as much to make a sale, as it is to treat the kids to a cold Gatorade, teach them a little bit about their running equipment, and make it a fun experience.
This is a simple "heads up" that he's coming, and that all campers should make every effort to join us.
Directions: Route 47 North to Rt. 38 EAST (toward St. Charles). Turn LEFT on Anderson Road (about a mile after 47/38 intersection), and take Anderson to Rt. 64. Turn right on Rt. 64, and travel east for about 2 miles or so. Brown Road will be a left hand turn. On Brown Road, you will find Anderson Park's baseball fields on the left hand side of the road. We will arrive at 6:20am, and should be finished around 8:20 or so.
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