Saturday, October 13, 2012

State:What a Day

Boys and Girls Ran Great. 8 out 14 PR for Year. Great JOb. Hats off to Arielle,Diarmuind,Luke,and Drake Run in the 12' Girls went from 10th to 8th Boys were 19th. Next year looks exciting with most of runners coming back. I like to thank the runners for a great season it was fun running with you. We have a makeup race at Saint Joesph On Tuesday 10/15 5/6 grade race at 3:30 7/8 grade to follow. We walk the course at 3:00 Party Saturday 10/20 at Majers House at 4:00pm. Awards will be given out. Please bring a side dish. Please Turn State and School uniforms at my office or at the party It has been honor and pleasure being with you. Hope to see you on Tuesday and Saturday Thanks Coach Rose

Thursday, October 11, 2012

STATE


STATE

Saturday: Parkside Course Meet at the Tent 7:15 am
Meet 7:15 a.m.
Team Photo in gym at 7:30 a.m.
Walk the course at 8:00 a.m.
Uniform check, chips, bib at 8:30 a.m.
Girls report to line at 9:00 a.m.
Girls Class 1A:  9:30 a.m.
Boys report to line at 9:45
Boys Class 1A:  10:15 a.m.

LAST WEEK WE HAD TOO MANY RUNNERS NOT SHOW UP FOR PRACTICE.


IF YOU DON'T SHOW FOR PRACTICE DON'T EXPECT TO RUN AT STATE.



AWARDS

ALL AWARDS CEREMONIES WILL BE HELD :

Normal West High School's NORTH Gymnasium
(just north of Normal Parkside School on Parkside Road)

The Class 1A awards ceremony will begin @ 11:45 a.m.





BUYING IESA APPAREL/PHOTOS

Please remember that we are not obligated to buy anything.


Speaking of pictures, a representative of Event Pro photography will take a picture of your team and/or individuals upon your arrival. This year, pictures will be taken in the gymnasium to avoid congestion in the concession area. Orders will be taken for the photos and you receive the plaque before you leave the site. A team photo will cost $20.

WHEN YOU PICK UP YOUR PACKET, PLEASE HAVE YOUR ENTIRE TEAM WITH YOU. YOUR TEAM PICTURE WILL THEN BE IMMEDIATELY TAKEN AND YOU CAN THEN BEGIN YOUR WARM-UP PROCEDURE.




Results
Complete state results will be available on the IESA website by 5:00 p.m. on Saturday. A complete set of results will be posted after each awards ceremony.
 

Saturday, October 6, 2012


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Driving directions to 101 N Parkside Rd, Normal, IL 617613D

1307 Lincolnshire Dr
Champaign, IL 61821

1. Head east on Lincolnshire Dr toward Foothill Dr

285 ft
2. Turn left onto Lincoln Pl

0.1 mi
3. Take the 2nd right onto W Kirby Ave

0.4 mi
4. Take the 2nd left onto Co Rd 1100 E/S Prospect Ave

2.6 mi
5. Turn left onto the Interstate 74 W ramp to Bloomington

0.3 mi
6. Merge onto I-74 W

49.2 mi
7. Take exit 160 for US-150/IL-9/Market St toward Pekin

0.3 mi
8. Turn right onto IL-9 E/US-150 E/W Market St

0.3 mi
9. Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr Dr

0.9 mi
10. Take the 2nd left onto White Oak Rd

0.6 mi
11. Turn right onto W Hovey Ave

0.3 mi
12. Turn left onto S Parkside Rd
Destination will be on the left

0.5 mi

101 N Parkside Rd
Normal, IL 61761

WE ARE GOIING TO STATE

BOYS AND GIRLS TOOK 2ND PLACE. They are going to State.

 Important to eat well and sleep well





Monday:Orchard Downs 5:00 - 6:00 pm
Tuesday State Course at Normal Illinois. Leave St Matts at 2:30  Meet at Parkside at 3:30
Wednesday: Orchard Downs 5:00-6:00
Thursday: Centennial Track 5:00 to 6:00
Friday: Centennial Hill at 2:45 pickup (after School ) pick-up at Za's  4:00 pm. (Rain meet at Za's)
Saturday: Parkside Course Meet at the Tent 7:15 am
    Meet 7:15
   Team Photo in gym at 7:30
    Walk the course at 8:00
    Uniform check, chips, bib at 8:30
    Girls report to line at 9:00am
    Girls Class 1A:  9:30 a.m.
    Boys report to line at 9:45
    Boys Class 1A:  10:15 a.m.
 It mandatory for us to take a team photo we are not obligated to buy.  Get this done as soon as     possible.

IT IS IMPORTANT THAT THE TOP  SEVEN RUNNERS MAKE IT TO PRACTICE. LAST WEEK WE HAD TO MANY RUNNERS NOT SHOW UP FOR PRACTICE.
IF YOU DON'T SHOW FOR PRACTICE DON'T EXPECT TO RUN AT STATE

NEW FOR 2012---ALL AWARDS CEREMONIES WILL BE HELD IN Normal West High School's NORTH Gymnasium, just north of Normal Parkside School on Parkside Road.  The Class 1A awards ceremony will begin @ 11:45 a.m.

 You Know my view on this. We are not obligated to buy anything.




Speaking of pictures, a representative of Event Pro photography will take a picture of your team and/or individuals upon your arrival. This year, pictures will be taken in the gymnasium to avoid congestion in the concession area. Orders will be taken for the photos and you receive the plaque before you leave the site. A team photo will cost $20. WHEN YOU PICK UP YOUR PACKET, PLEASE HAVE YOUR ENTIRE TEAM WITH YOU. YOUR TEAM PICTURE WILL THEN BE IMMEDIATELY TAKEN AND YOU CAN THEN BEGIN YOUR WARM-UP PROCEDURE.

Complete state results will be available on the IESA website by 5:00 p.m. on Saturday. A complete set of results will be posted after each awards ceremony.
 


If you want to pre order clothing. Please email you choice and what you want written  on the clothing by Monday Night






The link for the online pre-order for merchandise is below.
http://www.cubbyholeonline.com/state-cross-country-pre-order-form.php
Or you can use the pre-order form that was included in your final cross country school mailing.  If you can't locate the form or need another one, here is the link:
http://www.cubbyholeonline.com/pdf/state_cross_country_info_form.pdf
This form should be completed and faxed directly to The Cubby Hole.
If you would like to see this year's design, go to this link:
http://www.cubbyholeonline.com/current-iesa-designs.php






Wednesday, October 3, 2012

SECTION RULES

JH School Sectional

Welcome to the Effingham St. Anthony Class A  JH Sectional, we look forward to a great meet at beautiful Mid America Motorworks.  This letter is intended to provide you with as much information as possible to make the meet a success.    If you have any questions please feel free to call Kevin Palmer at 217-343-6875 or email at kpalmer@stanthony.com. 

Course:  The course (map is attached) will be at Mid America Motorworks which is located at 17082 N. U.S. Highway 45 Effingham, IL 62401.  The course will be open for practice on Sunday the week before the race and the Friday evening before. Portable bathroom facilities will be located near the finish line. Please remind all participants this is private property and to please take care of any trash they may have.

Hotels and Restaurants:  Please visit www.visiteffinghamil.com for hotel and restaurant accommodations.

Sectional Meet Times:  There will be a coaches meeting at 9:20 am.  The Class A Girl’s race will begin at 10:00 am and the boy’s will follow at 11:00.  All runners should be at the starting line no later than 20 minutes before race time for final check in.  The awards ceremony is scheduled at approx. Noon (remember we have to wait for 30 minutes for the results to be final) and will be held in front of the hanger by the finish line.

Parking:  Spectators will enter at entrance #2. This will be marked with a sign. Buses will enter and park at entrance #4. This also is marked with a sign. There will be people directing. 

Team Packets:   when receiving packet you will have to let me know who your runners are. Will include bib numbers, (please have runners put them up high on front), pins and a course map. Scoring will be done on a computer. We will have video camera and back up timing in case of a discrepancy. Coaches please bring a copy of your IESA list of participants.

NO DOGS are allowed anywhere on the property and SMOKING  IS PROHIBITED.


Meet Official:  The meet Referee and Starter will be Dave Feldhake of Effingham.  Myself, plus four coaches will form the Games Committee.  I will ask for volunteers during the coaches meeting.


T-Shirts:  Long sleeve T-shirts will be for sale for $20

Concessions:  St. Anthony Booster Club will be selling drinks and candy

Athletic Trainer:  There will be an athletic trainer on site, if you have an athlete who needs taped, please bring your own tape and pre wrap.

Again, congratulations and please let me know of any questions or suggestions that you might have to make this Sectional an enjoyable experience for all involved.

Sincerely,

Kevin Palmer
Athletic Director
St. Anthony Schools
Office: 217-342-6969
Cell: 217-343-6875
Email: kpalmer@stanthony.com

Effinghan Sectional


View Direction to Effingham Sectional in a larger map

Direction to Sectional Effingham


Driving directions to 17082 U.S. 45, Effingham, IL
Last Updated by Gregg 3 days ago
Starting from Lincolnshire Dr
1Head east on Lincolnshire Dr toward Foothill Dr
2Turn left onto Lincoln Pl
3Take the 2nd right onto W Kirby Ave
4Turn right onto US-45 S/S Neil St
Continue to follow US-45 S
5Turn left to merge onto I-57 S toward US-45 S/Ellington
6Take exit 162 to merge onto US-45 N/N 3rd St toward Sigel
Continue to follow US-45 N
Arriving at US-45 N
Total: 73.6 mi - about 1 hour 23 mins