CVNP INVITATIONAL

Here's what's going on this week:

• Tomorrow's workout will be texted out to everyone! We won't be holding practice due to the Early Dismissal schedule.
• Parents, if you could follow up with athlete absences via an email/text, that would be great (it can be after the fact)...we just want to make sure the kids are accounted for, and we are aware of their other commitments. Thank you!

Cuyahoga Valley National Park (Woodridge) Invitational
Parents:

• The race will be held at Virginia Hills at the Pine Hollow entrance: 5465 Quick Road, Peninsula, OH 44264
• Meet information can be found here: MEET INFORMATION
• There is NO parking alongside the road of this race.
• Woodridge will run several shuttle buses from their high school to the meet, so you might want to get there early so you are not rushed.
• This race will have chip timing, so we will help runners with their chips at camp. Runners will return their chips to the coaches back at camp.
• There are concessions and apparel at this meet

Athletes:

• The buses will leave TROY at 9:30 a.m. (be at Troy at 9:20 a.m.)
• GIRLS run at 12:05 p.m.
• BOYS run at 1:05 p.m.
• We should return by 3 p.m.

Race Information:

• This race will run as ONE GIRLS' RACE
• There will also be ONE BOYS' RACE
• If you look at the race schedule on the website, Avon Lake will run in the WHITE DIVISION (the larger division)

CLOVERLEAF INVITATIONAL

Cloverleaf Week:

• We will meet at Troy at 8:50 a.m.
• We should return around 3:00 p.m.
• Normal breakfast still applies, with a snack before the race and lunch after. Bring water for both before and after the race, and don't forget your sports drink!
• Meet information and results can be accessed here: CLOVERLEAF INFO & RESULTS
• Parents, last year there was a $10 parking fee. 
• Spectator parking will be at Jarrett Fleet Services, 8860 Wooster Pike, Seville, OH 44273.
• Cloverleaf will provide shuttle buses from this location to the race, which will be at Cy Hewit Park.
• Please allow for extra travel time to the race to account for the shuttle bus.
• Do NOT bring dogs to this race, they are not allowed on the shuttle bus.
• There is an elementary race for those interested!

Cloverleaf Schedule:
11:30 a.m. GIRLS TEAM

• Sadie, Claire, Gianna, Marion, Lily, Marissa, Sophia, Madison, Claire, and Emma

12:00 p.m. BOYS TEAM

• Connor, Jack, Daniel, Grant, Aden, Brock, Owen, Colin, Brayden T., and Tommy

12:30 p.m.

GIRLS OPEN

1:00 p.m.         

BOYS OPEN                

AMHERST-AVON LAKE CANDY RUN

We will be holding the 10th Annual Avon Lake-Amherst Fun Run at ALHS/Kopf Reservation. Here's important information regarding the race:

• Athletes are to bring their uniforms, normal running shoes (no spikes), two bottles of water, and normal apparel to wear pre- and post-race.
• Runners will change after school, eat their snacks, and then will be bussed to the high school. Bring everything with you! We will not be returning to Learwood.
• 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.
  
• If you're not riding the bus please be there by 4:15 p.m. to help out and to cheer the athletes in the first race.
• Since we're in town, athletes are allowed to carpool and we do NOT have to sign athletes out 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 both teams 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. Parents, we may need helpers at a couple of spots to help guide runners. Our runners should know where they're going, but the Amherst kids will need help.
• This race does NOT affect who is running TEAM & OPEN at Cloverleaf Saturday
• We will be yelling out times but you will have to listen for them
• Top finishers will be getting candy!   
• Here's the schedule:
• 4:40 p.m.    8th Grade Girls
• 5:00 p.m.    8th Grade Boys
• 5:20 p.m.    7th Grade Girls
• 5:45 p.m.    7th Grade Boys

See everyone Wednesday!

Hill Work Days

Here are the dates we should be able to get buses to Cahoon Park in Bay Village for our hill work (there are no hills in Avon Lake). We should be back at Learwood before 5 p.m. on these days. We'll also send a TEAM REACH text. If these days change, we'll let you know!

• Tuesday, September 3rd
• Monday, September 9th
• Monday, September 23rd
• Monday, September 30th

TIFFIN

Tiffin Carnival Information (ATHLETES):

• We will meet at Troy at 7 a.m. Saturday, and we should return around 2:30 p.m.
• Eat a good breakfast for this one! You don’t have to wake up super early. Parents, the athletes should pack a good, healthy lunch and a snack to eat when they get to Tiffin. Food high in carbohydrates are preferred. Remember that food helps build up the necessary glycogen, which produces the energy needed in races.
• Bring water AND a sports drink. You can also bring money and buy some unhealthy food after your race (do NOT eat hot dogs or pizza before you run).
• Again, we’ll be stressing healthy eating/drinking this season. But it’s good to have one ‘cheat’ meal a week…maybe make the pizza you eat after the race that reward for a week of healthy eating. We have been talking to the team about eating an ‘unhealthy’ meal after their race on Saturday, but keeping it healthy Sunday – Friday.
• We'll check the weather and make sure everyone's prepared.
• Results will be posted on baumspage.com.

Tiffin Carnival Information (PARENTS):

• Information can be found here (including a link to the course map): TIFFIN INFORMATION
• We will meet at Troy at 7 a.m. Saturday, and we should return around 2:30 p.m.
• Make sure kids get a healthy breakfast and that they pack a healthy lunch (plus more food than normal…it’s going to be a long day).
• There will be food and t-shirts available.
• Watch the time…it is very hectic parking at this meet, since it’s so large. We try to get there a little early so kids can eat, and so we have enough time to find a place to set up camp. Plus, the buses have to wait to get into the park, so it takes time. We try to set up camp right behind the start line, which is very convenient. We will text you where we are at so you can find us!
• The race is held at Hedges-Boyer Park (491 Coe Street, Tiffin, OH).
• The meet managers encourage spectators to enter the park using the rear entrance off Summit Street and to park at the bottom of the park. You have to walk to the start/finish (pretty much the same place), but it’s worth it as you’ll end up sitting in your car if you try entering the front of the park (they stop traffic during races). This is better anyway because Coe Street will be PACKED!
• The start is naturally a good place to watch the race, then turn left, as the kids will run out, turn left, and come back. Then, if you can jog (or walk fast) to the softball field and/or woods, that’s another good place to be. Then find a good spot at the finish! There are a lot of people there so maybe get a little away from the finish…lining up along the last turn to the finish isn’t bad…the kids will be able to see and hear you there.

SCHEDULE:

• Boys Team – 10:30 a.m.
• Jack, Connor, Daniel, Tommy, Grant, Aden, and Colin

• Girls Team – 10:55 a.m. 
• Claire, Sadie, Gianna, Marion, Marissa, Lily, and Sophia

• Boys Open – 11:20 a.m.

• Girls Open – 11:45 a.m.