SWC WEEK

 SWC WEEK

 Here we go! This is the final race of the season. Let's get to work:

• Please check the MPR for any missing items! At the end of our season we’re going to place all missing items in Learwood’s Lost & Found! Anything not claimed at year’s end will be donated to charity.
• Just a reminder, stick together while at this race and make sure to cheer on your teammates when you aren't running or preparing for your race.
• Time to get some rest! Eat healthy, drink a lot of water, stock up on sleep (9 hours, 15 minutes a night), and STRETCH before bed! Avoid soda, junk food, and limit sweets to one dessert a day! Remember, it’s not what you do the night before a race, it’s what you do this whole week.
• Parents: we've been very flexible with the athletes' sports schedules this season...we are going to ask that those other sports be flexible with us this week. We are tapering this week, and we need the kids to REST! We've been pushing them these last few weeks, and I know a lot of them are participating in multiple sports. We want them to peak at the right time, and that means they've got to rest this whole week. If you could adjust their sports' schedules this week, we would really appreciate it.

Southwestern Conference Championship

• We will have two buses for this race, and we recommend athletes ride the bus to this meet.
• The first bus will leave at 2:30 p.m. Athletes on this bus will be let out of school early (2 p.m.) so they can change, gather their items, and meet at the north parking lot.
• The second bus will leave at 3:15 p.m.
• Mask policies are the same as they've been all season.
• We are not allowed tents, but Avon Lake's camp will be at Baseball Field 6 (with Amherst, North Olmsted, and Olmsted Falls).
• Spectators are limited to two per athlete.
• Avon asks that spectators arrive no earlier than 15 minutes before their son/daughters race, but you can stay to support ALL Avon Lakers.
• There will be no concessions at this meet.
• Parents we may need help passing out the disposable chips prior to races.
• Typically, the SWC Awards Ceremony is held to recognize the top 7 runners (All-SWC), then Top 8-14 runners (2^nd Team All-SWC), then the SWC schools will be recognized. However, it looks like this will NOT be the case this year. 
•  Results will be posted on baumspage.com
• We should be back in Avon Lake around 7 p.m.

ATHLETE INFORMATION:

• Runners may arrive at the start line 5 minutes prior to racing.
• Alleys will be assigned.
• No pre-race rituals or run-outs. You can stay warmed up, perform team chants away from the start line prior to arrival.
• Remember at this race they had spray-painted dots where athletes had to stand. It looks like they'll have the same thing for this race.
• The first 150 meters are to be run in lanes before breaking in.
• There will be no chute at the finish line.
• Water will not be provided, as always this season head towards our camp after racing.
• Continue doing a good job wearing your mask prior to and after your race.

RACE SCHEDULE:

• 4:00 p.m. BOYS TEAM
• 4:35 p.m. GIRLS TEAM
• 5:10 p.m. BOYS OPEN
• 5:45 p.m. GIRLS OPEN 

BOYS TEAM:

The following boys will be running TEAM (and will get out at 2:15 p.m.):

• Isaac, Brendan, Nate H., DeAndre, Connor, Nate G., Chase, Ian, Reid, & Riley

GIRLS TEAM:

The following girls will be running TEAM (and will get out at 2:15 p.m.):

• Termeh, Allie, Sally, Kate, Hannah, Abby, Paige, Kiera, Chloe, & Kayla

BOYS & GIRLS OPEN:

All other runners (bus leaves at 3:15 p.m.)

PRACTICE SCHEDULE:

All practices will be held at Learwood

Tuesday
3:15 - 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday
3:15 - 4:45 p.m.

We're going to have our team meeting so it may run a little late

Thursday
3:15 - 4:00 p.m.

Practice Schedule 10/5-10/10

Here's our practice schedule this week:

• Monday            Learwood        3:15 - 4:15 p.m.
• Tuesday           ALHS/Kopf      4:15 - 6:45 p.m.
• Wednesday      No Practice (we have conferences)
• Thursday          Learwood        3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
• Friday               ALHS               10 - 11:30 a.m.
• Saturday           ALHS               10 - 11:30 a.m.

We'll post running times for those athletes unable to attend practice this week due to family commitments.

Avon Lake Quad Meet with Avon, Midview, & North Olmsted

Tomorrow we will be hosting Avon, Midview, and North Olmsted at ALHS/Kopf. Here's important information regarding the race:

• Athletes are to bring their uniforms, normal running shoes (no spikes), two bottles of water (one for after the race, one for the dinner afterward), and normal apparel to wear pre- and post-race.
• Runners will change after school, eat their snacks in the MPR, and then will be bussed to the high school. Bring everything with you! We will not be returning to Learwood.
• We will bus athletes on a rotational basis (if necessary). One bus will shuttle athletes starting at 4 p.m.
• You do NOT have to ride the bus, however. If you want to go home first, then ride your bike or get a ride to the high school, that's fine!
  
• We would like all runners there around 4:40 p.m. to help out and to cheer the athletes in the first race.
• Spectators are allowed, but we all have to be socially-distant and wearing masks (like always).  
• Since we're in town, athletes are allowed to carpool and we do NOT have to sign athletes out afterward. You can simply show up and leave, just like at practice (but you can still say goodbye to us afterward).
• We will meet between AL Memorial Stadium & the baseball field--the same place we practiced this summer. Parents, the start and finish are the same place!
• It's not a 'fan-friendly' course...so we apologize in advance. It's a fun route for the kids, and usually kids like the course, but we'll be hanging out at the start/finish.
• The race will be an informal 1.8-mile loop through Kopf Reservation. 
• We are planning on splitting the races up to help spread out all the runners.
• Here's the schedule: 

                 4:45 p.m. - 7th Grade Boys

                 5:05 p.m. - 8th Grade Boys

                 5:25 p.m. - 7th Grade Girls

             

                 5:45 p.m. - 8th Grade Girls

          

                 6:05 p.m. - BOYS TEAM

                                    Isaac, Nate G., Ian, Nate H., DeAndre, Connor, and Chase

                 6:20 p.m. - GIRLS TEAM

                                    Termeh, Allie, Kate, Sally, Hannah, Abby, and Kiera

See everyone tomorrow!