Parents we need cups.

Parents. Please send your athlete to school with some cups this week if possible. We use cups for water and gatorade at practice several times a week and of course at meets. With around 60 athletes on the team you can imagine how many cups per week we use. Preferrably paper cups. I usually buy them from Sam's Club. A package of 360 is about $9. Thanks.

Coach C

THE FIRST EHS MILEAGE CLUB MEMBERS (2005)

Congratulations to the following athletes for successfully accomplishing the requirements set forth for total mileage ran during the summer. Juniors and Seniors were asked to reach a goal of 500 miles, while sophomores and Freshman were asked to reach 350. Here are the members of the first EHS Mileage Club:

DUSTIN DAVIS
ERIC JOHANNIGMEIR
DEVON DUDDING
JORDAN STEFFANIAK

I still need to check mileage totals on a few more athletes. I will add names to the list as appropriate.

Congratulations and great job!

Morning Practices to Start Monday, August 29, 2005

Parents and athletes, the boys will begin morning practices on Monday, August 29, 2005. The schedule is as follows:
--Early Bird Students: 5:15 a.m.
--Regular Schedules: 6:15 a.m.
Juniors and seniors are expected to attend these practices.
Freshman and sophomores have the option of attending these practices.
This is an opportunity to get in 9 to 20 extra miles a week, which really adds up during the duration of a season.

Parents, if possible, please send some of these items with athletes attending morning practice:
--Cereal
--Bread
--Milk
--OJ
--Fruit
--Throw away bowls
--Plastic Spoons and Knives
--Throw away cups

We have a toaster and a fridge in the Coach P's/C's office.

Be ready to go Monday. The real fun is beginning.

--The light is in all of us! What are you going to do with it? Remember, the pain of training and dedication to yourself and your team can lead us to a new reality!!!!

Edwardsville CC Kickoff

Wednesday, August 31, 2005 will be the Edwardsville CC Kickoff. There will be two races: one boys race immediately followed by one girls race. The meet will not be scored and will be used as an indicator for the Granite City Invitational. The meet will start at 4:00 p.m. and we will be using our home course at the intersection of New Poag Road and University Drive on the SIUE campus. See you there!

Granite City Invitational

Our first invitational for 2005 is quickly approaching. We will be competing in the 32nd Annual Granite City CC Invitational on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2005. Here is the information:
--Location: Wilson Park (near the ice rink). The park is located just off of Nameoki Road near Granite City High School.
--Schedule:
----JV Girls: 8:30
----Fresh/Soph boys: 9:00
----Varsity Girls: 9:30
----Varsity Boys: 10:00
----Open: 10:30
There should be over 35 teams in attendance.

Picture prices for those people who did not pick up packets.

Here are the options for the team and individual pictues:
A) 1 8x10 group, 2 8x10 individual, 2 5x7 ind., 4 3x5 ind., 16 wallets $45.00
B) 1 8x10 group, 1 8x10 ind., 3 5x7 ind., 2 3x5 ind., 16 wallets $39.00
C) 1 8x10 group, 2 5x7 ind., 2 3x5 ind., 12 wallets $31.00
D) 1 8x10 group, 1 5x7 ind., 2 3x5 ind., 8 wallets $29.00
E) 2 8x10 ind., 2 5x7 ind., 4 3x5 ind., 16 wallets $35.00
F) 1 8x10 ind., 3 5x7 ind., 2 3x5 ind., 16 wallets $29.00
G) 2 5x7 ind., 2 3x5 ind., 12 wallets $21.00
H) 1 5x7 ind., 2 3x5 ind. 8 wallets $19.00
I) 8 Wallets $12.00
J) 16 wallets $15.00
K) Photo CD $10.00
L) Personalized upgrades $6.00
M) Retouching $10.00
N) Buddy Special (w/ teammate) $22.00
o) Photo buttons $7.00
P) Gear Bag Tags $9.00
Q) Magnets $9.00
R) 11x14 ind. Poster $20.00
S) 16x20 Ind. Poster $28.00
Group Photos only: 8x10 $16.00, 11X14 $18.00, 16x20 $20.00

****Make all checks payable to VIP. Thanks.

Code of Conduct & Pictures Monday, August 22nd

Monday, August 22 is Picture Day

Parents and athletes, we will have our team and individual photos taken on Monday, August 22, 2005 at 12:30 at EHS! Packets will be handed out Friday, August 19 at the 6:00 p.m. practice (by the way, remember your French Fry Run money). You must have your packet and picture money in hand on Monday for pictures.


--REMEMBER:
*****Bring Khaki pants for the team pictures.
*****Team shirts will be handed out before the pictures are taken.
*****Singlets and Shorts will be available for indvidual pictures.
--Also:
**You have a Code of Conduct meeting immediately following school. The pictures will be after the meeting.
**We do have a work out planned following pictures (Call a varsity runner if you don't know what it is).
**Pizza following the practice (2:30ish). Bring your own beverage or bring money to buy one from the cafeteria.
**Buses are not running on Monday. Please have a ride available by 3:30 p.m. Thank you!

**SUPER IMPORTANT:
--Those individuals who did not see me this summer to turn in paper work must have all paper work turned in (Code of Conduct, Hold Harmless, Physical, and Emergency Card) before you can practice. If you do not have them completed, you will be sent home after pictures.

--Summer is a time to recover mentally and prepare yourself for the next school year. Did you do what you needed to in order to be ready for the 2005 school year and the cross-country season?

**Congratulations to members of the 1st EHS Mileage Club!!!! Members will be announced on a separate post next week!

Please check this page frequently for notes from Coach P and Coach C, as well as directions and meet information!

Later,
Coach P