2014 Edina Boys Cross Country PAC Meeting

1. 2014Edina Boys Cross CountryPAC Meeting Tuesday, August 19

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

3. 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)

4. 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

5. 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

6. Athletics Website– edinaschools.org/hornets

7. Season Overview & Important Dates • Saturday, August 16 – Alumni Race • Tuesday, August 19 – PAC Meeting Wednesday, August 27 – Team Pictures Thursday, August 28 – Coed Potluck Friday, August 29 – First “official” meet Saturday, August 30 – Stadium Cleanup & Car Wash Monday, November 10 – Team Banquet

8. 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

9. 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 #162:54     Arrive at Edina Community Center – Door #3 Arrive at South View – Door #13:00     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

10. 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 Store 4406 France Ave S, Edina, MN 55410(952) 926-2645 Marathon Sports 2312 W 50th St, Minneapolis, MN 55410 (612) 920-2606 • Watches • Spike Exchange

11. Optional Team Apparel – Link on website starting Wednesday

12. Questions?