Mankato East

The first meet of 2016 was run at Mankato East.  It was mostly a nice day however the course was soggy.  The junior high runners competed first and looked very good with the boys placing 2nd out of 5 teams and the girls placing 1st.  The Junior Varsity boys were second and girls were first with a perfect score of 15.  In the varsity race the girls with 27 points beat Mankato East's 41 points and the boys scored 40 to Mankato East's 43.  It was an excellent showing for our first race of the year.  Complete results may be found here.

Leading the way for the girls junior high was 7th grader Malina Koepp covering the 2500 meter course in 11:09.  For the boys junior high seventh grader Adam Stiemke led the way with a time of 11:41.  In the junior varsity race Thea Iverson, grade 11 led the way for the girls in 26:41 and junior Luke Hallgren finished in 22:05 to pace the boys.  Freshmen Emily Berger led the girls squad with a time of 23:27 while senior Kellen Bergs led the boys in a time of 18:43.

The Tiger Cross-country team will see their next action in Montgomery Thursday September 7th at the Titan Invite.  Races are held at the Montgomery National Golf Course.  Times as follows:

TIMELINE:             ALL TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE – WE WILL DO OUR BEST TO STAY ON SCHEDULE.

4:20 PM:               Boys’ JV (5000 Meters)

4:27 PM:               Girls’ JV (5000 Meters)

5:05 PM:               Boys’ Varsity (5000 Meters)

5:45 PM:               Girls’ Varsity (5000 Meters)

6:15 PM:               Boys’ Junior High (2500 Meters)

6:20 PM:               Girls’ Junior High (2500 Meters)

6:45 PM:               Awards Ceremony

2016 Captains

Thank all that showed up to the annual parents night BBQ.  It was a great opportunity to thank all the parents for the support they offer to the Belle Plaine Cross-country program.  If you missed the BBQ you should have your runner pick up a yard sign.

It is tradition for our team captains to be voted on by their teammates after the first two weeks of practice and we revealed this years choices.  Once again their teammates made excellent choices electing Emily Krautkremer, Hailey Witt, Thea Iverson, and Alexa Lenz on the girls side and Nate Loegering, John Morrison, Hayden Cody, Kellen Bergs, and Kyle Siemon on the boys side.  Congratulations Captains!

Parents Night August 29th

You are invited to the annual Belle Plaine Cross-country parents night BBQ Monday August 29th at 6:00 pm.  This year we will be meeting in Union Square park (behind the high school).  We will share a meal which is provided (you do not have to bring anything) followed by a short program.  T-shirts will be available and yard signs will be handed out as well.  Seniors bring your uniforms as we are going to take pictures for a banner.  Bring your entire family we look forward to recognizing you for all the support you provide to our program.

Getting Ready to Run

It is always fun to see so many people we recognize and new faces at the eligibility meeting. It makes us so excited for the start of the year and what the season can bring. 

Some last minute things that we should bring to your attention. 

Parents please fill this questioner out some of the information might be repetitive from last night but there is new stuff there too. 

The clothing order link is password tigers8H9X  we also have this as a page on the blog.

First, practice starts on August 15 at 8am meet in the commons ready to run.  If you are unable to attend this or any practice you need contact your contact coach, Girls Coach Schroeder, Boys Coach Pederson.  Communication is key.

Second, any and all miles that you have ran over the summer (May 15 till 11:59pm on August 14) need to be reported or turned in to Coach Pederson ASAP.  No matter how little or great your number is we want you to report this or turn in your miles.  Everyone helps towards the team mileage goal so please report those miles from running, biking, and weight room.  If you are unable to be at practice the first week please email Coach Pederson your miles.  We would not want you to be missed when we hand out the stuff you get. 

Third, PAY YOUR FEES and TURN IN YOUR FORMS.  If this is not done you cannot practice.  This is not our policy but administrations.  If you have a circumstance that delays or prevents you from paying please contact the administration. 

Lastly, remember your interview sheets when you have your interview some of you have it Monday after practice.  

Two Weeks

The summer has gone by fast.  In just 2weeks we will start the season and look at improving on last year.  A few things that you need to be made aware of, first the Fall eligibility meeting is August 11 at 6:00pm in the South Gym.  After that we will meet and discuss the upcoming season.  You will need to get as much of the required paperwork done as possible by this date.  It does need to get done to participate.
Here is the site: http://belleplaineactivities.registryinsight.com/
Second, the season starts on August 15 at 8am we will meet in the High School Commons Area.  The schedule for practices and meets is on our Google Calendar if you work make sure you get that information to your bosses.
Make sure that you start running if you have not it will help those first days of practice.
See you soon.