Berea-Midpark & Olmsted Falls Tri-meet

 Here’s our weekly update:

• Good job at Avon last week! Avon scored the meet traditionally even though we didn't race against every other team.
• The Boys' Team came in 4th out of 17 teams with a score of 143 points. Scoring for the Shoregals were: Isaac, Brendan, Nate H., Connor, Nate G., J.P., and DeAndre              

• The Girls' Team came in 7th out of 17 teams with a score of 159 points. Scoring for the Shoregals were: Termeh, Allie, Sally, Kate, Hannah, Abby, and Kiera
• We've been organizing our Tuesday dual meet with Amherst, I'll send out information soon (probably over the weekend).

Berea-Midpark & Olmsted Falls Tri-meet:

• We don't have a lot of information about this meet, it was added to give the kids more races since a lot of meets have been canceled. I've asked for clarification on a few issues and have not heard back, although I'm sure they're very busy this school year.
• The meet will be held at Berea-Midpark MIDDLE School (not the high school). This is different from what was initially posted. Here's the address: 7000 Paula Drive, Middleburg Heights, OH 43130

• After talking with the team earlier in the week, we're only taking ONE BUS to this race.
• The bus will leave TROY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL at 11 a.m. on Saturday (please be there by 10:50 a.m.).
• Parents, I would leave around the same time so we can walk the course for this race. 
• Parents, I'm not sure about spectators at this race (I've asked), but I can't see them forbidding it at a tri-meet on a school campus.
• All boys will run at 1:00 p.m.
• All girls will run at 1:45 p.m.
• The bus will return around 3:15 p.m.
• If we are allowed, we'll set up our tents at this race.
• Bring sweats, 2 bottles of water, a sports drink, and a snack. There will most likely be no concessions at this race.
• We do NOT have a course map for this race, but we should get there early enough to walk the course (if we are allowed, which we have not been told we cannot).
• We're not sure about results for this race, we'll have to see on race day.
• Athletes must wear a mask prior to and upon completion of races. 
• There may be additional information that we receive in the next couple of days (or race day), we'll text that to everyone if we find out anything new.
• Thanks for everyone's flexibility this season. Things are changing weekly and we're constantly adjusting. 

Avon Meet Apparel

Avon is selling optional t-shirts for their meet tomorrow. All proceeds to go to the American Red Cross and all shirts will be shipped to athlete homes. The sales are online only!

Here's the link: Avon Meet Apparel

Avon Meet

 Here’s our weekly update:

• Great job at Vermilion last Thursday! Lorain County won the Lake Erie Challenge, claiming 8 first place finishes out of 10 total races. 
• Here are the Boys' Results:

          Avon Lake 21 

          Westside Christian 58

          Edison 114                    

• Here are the Girls' Results:

          Avon Lake 29

          Westside Christian 35

          Edison 37

Avon Meet (ATHLETES):

• The Avon Meet on Thursday is going to have a lot of great competition. This is a perfect opportunity to practice racing with our SWC competitors!
• We are taking two buses to this race.
• Boys will be leaving Learwood at 3:15 p.m.
• Girls will be leaving Learwood at 4 p.m.
• All boys will run together and all girls will run together (no team/open races).
• Bring sweats, 2 bottles of water, a sports drink, and a snack. There will be no concessions at this race.
• We're including a course map here: Course Map
• Results will be posted on baumspage.com for this meet. Go to this site, click on Cross Country, and our results will be located on the right-hand side under the Avon link.
• Athletes must wear a mask prior to and upon completion of races. 
• There will be no tents, but we will have a designated camp area.
• Runners should arrive at the start line 5 minutes before the race.
• There will be no huddles, rituals, or run-outs at the start line (we can do our chant before this, away from the start). 
• Runners will need to be spaced out 6 feet apart at the start line. Wear a watch to get a more accurate reading of your time! Start your watch as you cross the line.
• Runners will need to break in after staying in their alleys for 150 meters.
• There will be no chute, head back to camp to get your water. You can catch your breath and do your own cool-down to camp.

Avon Meet (PARENTS):

• The course will be held at 3701 Veterans Memorial Parkway Avon, OH 44011
• We are required to leave within 45 minutes of our last race, spectators are asked to leave within 15 minutes of the last race.
• Spectators are required to wear a mask.
• They are asking for two immediate family members only for this race.
• Parking will only be permitted towards the front entrance of the parking lot (cars will not be permitted beyond the playground).
• We may need help with the chip timing system. I'll send out another post about this. 

Additional Vermilion Info

I just finished a Zoom coaches meeting for tomorrow's meet, and I wanted to follow up regarding a few things:

• First, this looks like it will be a lot of fun! They're planning music and they'll announce the teams at the line.
• Avon Lake will be given a section for camp. We'll let everyone know where that is once we find out tomorrow.
• The course is very spectator-friendly and it will be lined the entire way. It will be impossible to get lost and we should get to see a lot of the race.
• Parents, it takes about 30 minutes to get to Sailorway Middle School. So the boys should leave Avon Lake at 4:45 p.m. (arrive at 5:15 p.m.).
• Girls, you can leave at the same time if you want, but you could leave at 5:15 p.m. (arrive at 5:45 p.m.). That way you can meet with all the other girls, get ready to warm-up, and cheer on the boys at the beginning of their race.
• Boys, you should stay to cheer on the girls during their race.
• Warm-ups are allowed on the course, but cool-downs should be done at the practice football fields.
• If we do a cool-down let's keep it short tomorrow as we all have to leave the premises within 45 minutes of the last race.
• Parents, there's nothing that says you can't watch both Avon Lake races. I know it's a pain to sit around waiting for your child to run, so 15 minutes before the boys' race join us on the course to cheer on our entire team!
• If possible, the coaching staff would appreciate signing athletes out after the conclusion of both races. Or, if this is not an option, sign out with a coach who isn't helping out at the finish line.
• We will be busy at the finish line, as we have to help in identifying our runners as they come across the finish line. 

Athletes, a few other things to go over:

• Don't forget what we went over today! 
• Additionally, you are not allowed to be at the start line until 5 minutes before your race. So warm-up on the course, do your form-drills, and your team chant away from the start. 
• I'll post a schedule of what to do and when to do it on your team cards, given to an 8th grader.
• Make sure to be positive at all times, support each other, talk each other up!
  
• At the line make sure you wish the opposing teams good luck. Practice good sportsmanship throughout our time in Vermilion.
• When you finish, catch your breath and then make sure you keep moving back to camp, where you can meet back up with your teammates and grab your water!
• Again, if you aren't running, make sure you have your mask on.

Get some rest tonight, it's race day tomorrow!

Go Shoremen & Shoregals!