Mayo Invitational Volunteer Sign Up

Here it is!
Please sign up as soon as possible!  The more information I have to work with from the beginning, the easier it is to put it all together.  Don't wait!  Don't hesitate!

Mayo Invitational Volunteer Sign Up

The sign up gives lots of details about the different jobs that we have to fill.  You don't need any special skill to do any of the jobs and volunteers will receive direction from a Lead person who is responsible for each area.  Don't be shy!

Mayo Invitational Volunteer Sign Up

Please let me know if you have questions!  507-269-1855/krsorenson6@gmail.com

Thanks!!

Faribault Tips and Tricks

Hey there!
Wanted to post this separately since it is a completely different topic...

Faribault!  The Faribault meet is at the Fairgrounds in Faribault.  The best way to get in is from the east side of the fairgrounds.  In the past, they charged $1 for parking if you came in from the west, however I haven't come that way in so long that I'm not sure they are still doing that.  Again, if you need directions, go to Big9.org.  There will be a link from the meet information listed there.

Very important information that I forgot to mention last week-applies to ALL MEETS:  Stop at a Kwik Trip BEFORE you get to the meet!  The facilities are usually portapotties and have very long lines of runners before the meets so it is best not to arrive at a meet thinking that you are going to use the bathroom!  So best tip is to be sure to leave enough time to make your bathroom stop before arriving at the race site.

Faribault usually involves a lot of running by the fans to see the runners while they are racing.  Brett's note mentions that the course has changed...when I look at it, I can't tell too much about the details of the change-but I can see that it will still involve quite a bit of back and forth across a lot of space to catch the runners along the course!

Note that the C races are a different distance than the other races so be sure to accommodate for that when you are picking your spot on the course to watch!

Wear your running shoes...and your Mayo Green and Gold!  Go Spartan Runners!

Also...a shout out to Kate Mallmann for hosting the Pasta Feed tonight!  Thanks also to Marianne Couser, Megan Pfrimmer, Susan and Joel Poppen, Laura Lenz, Melissa Brandt, Anja Roden, Michele Bleskan, Tara Maier, Erin Truesdale, Nancy Werning, Kelly Turner, Leah Holmes, Katherine Williamson, and Mary Hemenway for supporting the Pasta Feed through donations and help!

Photographer Needed and Med City Half Marathon Volunteers and Thank you!

Hello, All!
Here is a note from Marianne Couser:
Are you willing to help us keep a photographic record of this year's season?  We are looking for a photographer to help us with the meets at Faribault, Owatonna (10/8), Mankato, and Winona.  This would involve taking pictures of as many Mayo runners as possible!  Please contact Marianne if you are interested!

An upcoming opportunity to put on your calendar:
Volunteers are needed for a water stop for the Med City Fall Half Marathon on Sunday, September 20 from .  In exchange for our helping with this volunteer spot, we will receive $250 for the team!  Please consider helping out!  We will be at Mile 8, which is near the entrance to Mayowood Mansion.
Here is the signup:  Med City Fall Half Marathon

Thank you to the following volunteers for helping out with the Scheels Healthy Human Race:  Spencer Moore, Tristan Moore, Katherine Moore, Chad Couser, Ethan Couser, Madison Couser, Marianne Couser, Kendall Pfrimmer, Lance Pfrimmer, Lara Pfrimmer, Morgan Vold, Savannah Vold, Andrew Werning, Jack Mallmann, Travis Turner, Kelly Turner, Ann Holmes, Sara Holmes, Allison Dobie, Jacob Gathje, Andrew Gathje, Samuel Gathje, Jaime Gathje, Macie McKinley, Alaina Schleusner, Claire Schleusner, DeAnna Schleusner.

Pasta Feeds

Happy Back-to-School Day!
Friday seems a long time ago...but what a beautiful day it was to watch a XC meet (a little hot to run one...)!  I just love the Rosemount course.  It feels so festive and "eventful!"  It is also easy to see the runners from lots of places.  It was great to see lots of Mayo parents out there!

Hopefully you have had an opportunity to mark on your calendar all of the XC meets for the season.  If not, you can get the information from Brett's packet .  Go to the Schedule/Guide link.  You can also find this information at Big9.

Once you have the meets on your calendar, go back to the beginning and put "Pasta Feed" on the calendar the day before each meet.  Even if you don't hear about this until the last minute, you can count on a pasta feed the day before each meet.  The captains like to have some of their pasta feeds at Noodles South and the parents and runners like to host some of the pasta feeds at their homes.  The schedule for the year...and the sign up to provide help...is here:  Pasta Feeds 2015.  Looks like this there are a few holes this Thursday so take a look and help out if you can!

Mayo Invite is next week already...and I will need to get moving on that very soon!  Look for a flurry of posts to come soon...but in the meantime, volunteers will be needed starting at about 3:15 so you can think about how that fits into your schedule!

Rosemount Meet

Well...here we go...the race season begins!

We haven't raced at Rosemount for a few years so it is fun to get back there.  It is a fun course to watch because spectators can see the runners in several places without too much effort.  The race has a huge field of runners so it is a great race to be initiated into Cross Country with.  I have some of my favorite photos from past races at this course!

This might be a good time to review Brett's info packet from the beginning of the season.  You can find it here:  http://assets.ngin.com/attachments/document/0080/3435/2015_Cross_Country_Guide.pdf
I won't repeat the things he tells you here but there are definitely some pieces that will be helpful to read through...even if you did it earlier in the season!

Hopefully you have already taken a look at directions and how long it will take to get there.  Allow just over an hour to drive but be sure to allow another 10 minutes to get to the course.  Parking at Cross Country meets is always a little walk from the course so never arrive at the last moment hoping to see the start of the race!  You will likely miss the start if you do.

Directions can be found at the Big 9 website (www.big9.org).  If you don't already have that site bookmarked, now is a good time to do that.  You can also sign up to get notifications if anything changes on this site.  This is a good idea because if a meet is cancelled for some reason (weather), the notification you get from this site is about as quick as you can get this information.  You will be an informed parent and all of your friends will marvel at your knowledge!
Here is the map to Rosemount but it probably won't do you much good in this form. Rosemount Map
Go to Big 9 or even Google Maps for a version that isn't static.

Well this is a long enough post for one day!  Hope to see you tomorrow!  Be sure to wear Mayo Spartans Green so that we can identify each other!
:)

Last call for Subway (for Rosemount) and Coolers Needed!

Hi everyone!
I did get a few more orders and checks in today so following up with a last call.

Noon on Tuesday will be the deadline for submissions that will include Rosemount on Friday.  This is also the last opportunity to change anything or pull an order for Rosemount if plans have changed.  Thanks to everyone for getting checks to me!

Okay...I'm very late in making this request.  I am blaming it on my effort to enjoy every last moment with my kids who are heading off to college...
Each year I have been able to borrow large wheeled coolers to transport the sub sandwiches to each meet.  Usually I collect the coolers at the beginning of the season and get them back to you at the end of the season.  If you are able to lend your cooler, the best scenario will be to send it to practice Tuesday so that I can get them to Subway on Wednesday when I drop off orders.  If you have a cooler that you are willing to lend for the season for this purpose, please shoot me a text or call me at 507-269-1855 so that I know what to expect.  I am looking for 4-6 coolers total.

Thanks, everyone!

Subway Correction/Booster Club/PTSA

Good grief!  I am off a whole week!
Please get your Subway orders in to me by the end of the weekend at the latest (fill out the form)!  Money to me ASAP.  I will order the sandwiches on Wednesday so will need money by Tuesday if you are hoping for a sandwich for Rosemount.  Drop it off at my house 1156 Audaz Ln SW.
Subway Order Form

Sorry about the confusing messages.

This might be a good time for me to also promote membership in the Booster Club and the PTSA.  Both groups provide opportunities to add to your Mayo High School experience.

The Booster Club raises money through Spiritwear, Concessions, Membership and Donations and gives all of the money back to Mayo High School groups who request funds for their projects and plans.  More information about the groups Booster Club has donated to is available on their webpage on the MHS website under Resources.  Electronic Membership form is here:  Booster Club Membership and includes a coupon for 15% off of a spiritwear purchase.

The PTSA is a parent group with the purpose of education and advocacy.  It also provides a nice opportunity to make connections with other MHS parents as well as a monthly opportunity to hear updates from the principal.  Electonic Membership form is here:  PTSA Membership

Have a great weekend!