River Falls Odds and Ends/General Meet Guidelines

Thanks again to the Kremer family for hosting tonight's pasta feed!  And to all of you who donated food...thank you!  Marianne Couser, Allison Benike, Mary Beth Kasperski, DeAnna Schleusner, Bianca DeLone, Kelly Turner, Doreen Ryan, Michele Taylor, Kari Grafstrom, Michele Bleskan, Erin Truesdale, Mary Jo Williamson, Carolyn Sedlack, and Megan Pfrimmer.  I hope I didn't forget anyone!

On to the meet!  If you are planning to go to the meet...
Allow about 1 1/2 hours for the trip.  It shouldn't take quite that long but that is a good amount to give yourself.  If you are wondering exactly where to go, search google maps for the Kwik Trip on South Main Street.  This Kwik Trip is right outside the parking lot at River Falls and is a very good place to stop before you head in to the meet.

DROPPING OFF YOUR ATHLETE:  Bus will leave at 1:30 so the athletes should get there at least 15 minutes ahead to load the bus.  Sometimes they take the tents and that takes a little bit to get them loaded.

GENERAL MEET TIP:  Always stop at the Kwik Trip and go to the bathroom before you get to the meet.  There will only be portapotties available and the lines of runners will be long!

GENERAL MEET TIP:  For those of you newbies...you won't need a lawn chair!  Wear your running shoes.  Watching a XC meet means you will be moving most of the time.  XC parents have to stay in shape!

TENT GUIDELINE:  The tents are for the runners and parents are discouraged from being in this space.  Allow the runners to inhabit this space without us!  In the same way, parents and spectators should not be anywhere near the starting line.  The best view is down the line waiting for the runners to come running at you!

WATCHING THE MEET:  Find someone you recognize (wear your MAYO gear!!!  I will make fun of you if you are not at least wearing green and/or gold!) and follow them!  There are usually good places on the course to go to watch.  Find someone with experience and latch onto them!

PICKING UP YOUR ATHLETE AFTER THE MEET:  Usually Brett will text/tweet to give us an idea what time they will be pulling in.  The bus will make good time.  Be sure you know which door to pick up/drop off at!

EXPERIENCED PARENTS:  Do you have a tip?  Please add it in the comments below!