2014Edina Boys Cross Country

PAC Meeting

Tuesday, August 19

Agenda

• Welcome• Coaches• Captains & Captains’ Parents• Websites• Season Overview & Important Dates• General Expectations• Transportation• “Equipment” needs• Optional Team Apparel • Q&A

Coaches

• Jamie Kirkpatrick – 13th season• John Davis (Varsity Assistant) – 2nd season• David Boone (JV) – 3rd season• Christopher Coffey (JV Assistant) – 4th season• Brian Voeller (Middle School) – 5th season• TBD (Middle School Assistant)

Captains & Captains’ Parents

• Brennan Fife (Ben & Jill)– Treasurer (team fees) & Car Wash

• Matt Jirsa (Jerry & Susan)– Communications & Banquet

• Get added to email updates: crosscountryedina@gmail.com

• Logan Ramlet (Jana & Jerry)– Potlucks & Stadium Cleanup

• Ethan Stoltz (Robert & Vivian)– Alumni Race & Banquet Help

Team Website – edinaschools.org/boyscrosscountry

• Season Calendar• Coaches/Captains contact information• Meet Schedule• Meet Lineups• Meet Results• Maps to non-ECC practice locations• Parents guide to cross country• Pot Luck sign ups• Team History• … if you’re looking for info, it’s probably there

• Oh, AND Twitter: @EdinaXC

Athletics Website– edinaschools.org/hornets

Season Overview & Important Dates

Saturday, August 16 – Alumni RaceTuesday, August 19 – PAC MeetingWednesday, August 27 – Team PicturesThursday, August 28 – Coed PotluckFriday, August 29 – First “official” meetSaturday, August 30 – Stadium Cleanup & Car WashMonday, November 10 – Team Banquet

General Expectations

• It is a privilege (not a right) to be part of this team• Use common sense• Expectations

– Daily attendance is expected– (after 5 unexcused absences athlete will not be eligible for Conference

or Grade Level Championships)– Try to schedule Family Vacations before 8/17 in 2015– Bad weather is not a reason to cancel practice– Varsity are at practice over MEA break (all welcome)– Expectations are not the same for every athlete

• Respect– Coaches, teammates, facilities, equipment, opponents, and officials

• Academics are most important, but learning to balance and time manage are important lessons

Transportation• Transportation is provided to and from all competitions

– Please use the team provided transportation if possible– Athletes MAY NOT be transported by non-adults (including

themselves)– If you would like your son to be transported by an adult that is not a

legal guardian, written permission is required (form on athletics website)

• Transportation is provided from Valley View & EHS to the ECC:Shuttle Bus Schedule

2:40 Middle Schools dismissal time 2:45 Depart Valley View Door #16 2:54 Arrive at Edina Community Center – Door #3 Arrive at South View – Door #1 3:00 Depart South View – Door #1 3:05 Arrive at Valley View Door #16 3:10 High School dismissal time 3:18 Depart Valley View Door #16 3:25 Arrive at Edina Community Center – Door #3

Equipment• Shoes… Each of these excellent running stores offer discounts

to Edina cross country runners TC Running Co.6405 City W Pkwy, Eden Prairie, MN 55344(952) 944-7386 Gear Running Store4406 France Ave S, Edina, MN 55410(952) 926-2645 Marathon Sports2312 W 50th St, Minneapolis, MN 55410(612) 920-2606

• Watches• Spike Exchange

Optional Team Apparel – Link on website starting Wednesday

Questions?