Nike Cross Regionals 2015--need to plan now and RSVP by Friday 10/9

Hi, all,

Last year we took 14 boys and 7 girls to Nike Cross Regionals (a.k.a., NXN or NXR) in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.  This is a 5k race and fun-filled time after the high school cross country season is over.  This event is for ANY LEVEL RUNNER, and participants do not have to be members of the Cross Country team.  Siblings/friends are welcome. 

Preliminary details:

Who:  Must be in grades 8-12 to sign up as a team.  (Those younger and older can sign up on their own at the Nike site for the open race.)

What:  Nike Cross Regionals (Heartland) 5K race

When:  November 14-15, 2015 (Leaving Saturday around 9 a.m. and returning late afternoon on Sunday)

Where:  Sioux Falls, SD

Why:  It’s a blast!

Website:  http://www.runnerspace.com/nxnhl .

We need drivers and parents to make this happen. We will do our best to accommodate everyone even if the parents are not coming, but it's definitely fun for all.  There is an open race in which anyone (including parents) can run.

Expected/estimated costs:

Race:  $150 per team or $30 per individual.  Therefore individual cost is $30 or less

Accommodations:  In the range of $150 plus tax for a room for 4.  If we are able to put 4 runners in each room, cost per runner is approximately $40.  Obviously this is different if parents have a room.  We are planning to stay at the hotel at this link if you are coming with us and want to make reservations now. 

Team Singlet:  Probably around $25.  Working on a fluorescent green singlet with black writing with matching arm sleeves (included).  This is the rate-limiting step and is why time is of the essence.

Gas Money:  Drivers may ask for a small contribution to help with gas.

Food Money:  Saturday lunch on the road and dinner in Sioux Falls; Sunday light breakfast (e.g., Panera) and lunch likely in Sioux Falls, snacks on the way home.

I need information from you in order to register each student (required by Nike website) and organize communication:

***If you are interested, please fill out the form at this link by Friday, October 9.***

If you have any questions, please contact me at greg@productivementality.com .  I will send more information later to those who register.

Thanks!

Greg Couser