St. Matthew Cross Country

NEW SITE

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For the 2010 Cross Country website please go HERE

Directions to St. Joseph

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St. Joseph

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St. Joseph
Take I-74 east to the St. Joseph exit and head into town ( South) When
you get to Route 150 take a left and go to 5th street and take a right.

Saint Matthew XC Schedule 2009

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Saint Matthew Cross Country Schedule Fall 2009

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Dear Cross Country Athletes and Parents,

Winning runners do not emerge overnight. Some of you have talent, but need to spend time nurturing your talent so that you are running the best you possibly can at the end of the season. Running over the summer is essential to the achievement of your running goals.

Those of you who are just begining also need to prepare, as I will assume that you have a solid foundation of running when we begin practice.

It is very important that you train this summer. Even if you are on vacation, it is very easy to get in your training runs, as all you need is running clothes and shoes.

This year, to keep me informed, you will be writing on this blog with a weekly update on how much you have been running. Keep your records but also write on the blog in the following format:

This week I ran 25 miles, I ran the Howl a the Moon race and got a 27:51 for the 5k.

This way we will have a better idea of where you will begin in your training in August.

In addition, try to participate in at least once race this summer. There are many 5k's (3.2 Miles) and longer races with in driving distance of Champaign-Urbana. For a list of local races check the Second wind running club website .

As a team we will be going to one of the Za's 3 Fridays before races. 9/11 , 10/10 , 10/17. Money for these trips needs to be paid in advance to Za's Cafe by the Robeson meet (8/ 29/2009).

I am looking forward to training with you for the upcoming Cross Country season. I hope you are as excited as I am for this season to begin.

Runners are encouraged to bring water bottles and sport watches to practice on a daily baises. Please label your water bottle with your last name in large print. A five gallon water cooler will be avaliable at all practices. By re-using water bottles we will keep litter to a minumum.

Practices will last approximately 90 minutes, located at south side of Centennial Park near the sled hill. Therefor, it is CRUCIAL for all runners to be on time. Practices will be from 6:15am - 7:30am until school starts. Once school starts practices will be from 4:45pm to 6:15pm.

During practices we will have announcements, strech, do our work out, and cool down. Any street running will be done by varsity runners who will have a college student running with them for safety.

Any questions please contact me at:

E-mail: childdds@yahoo.com

Work (8am- 5pm): 217 - 352 - 7337

Home (9am to 9pm): 217 - 586 - 2708

Cell (9am to 9pm): 217 - 722 - 2251

Coach Rose

Also,
Runners in the past have expressed a desire for group summer running. I've set a time this summer from 5:30pm - 6:30pm on the Mahomet trails. This way runners can get to know each other before the season starts. I handed out a map to runners at the end of the school year of this park. This is not a supervised event, so please do not simply drop off your children.

Directions to Dawson Creek

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Dawson Creek

Directions to Jefferson

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Jefferson

Directions to Saint Thomas More

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Saber Corn Race

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St Thomas More
Take Mattis Ave north, heading out of Champaign. Once you go past Olympia Drive(you will see the Dairy Queen and Mobil Super Pantry ) the school is on your left. Enter in the main driveway right before the school and continue to the back parking lot behind the school.

Directions to Kickapoo

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Kickapoo

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Kennekuk Park- Take I-74 to Danville, take Martin Luther King Exit and
go east. Got to the 1st stoplight and turn north. There are some
barricades that may still be up that say ROAD CLOSED, but you can drive
around them and continue on. Follow road approximately 4 miles ( DO
NOT TAKE THE ROAD TO KICKAPOO) signs will direct you from here.

Map

Directions to Parkside

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Parkside

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Parkside School/Maxwell Park 101 N. Parkside 1-309-452-8321
Take I-74 West to I-55 Exit 165A-go North on Business 51(Main St.) to College Ave.-turn left on College-continue West to Parkside-turn right.

Parkside: Take I-74 west until you reach the Rt 9 exit into
Bloomington. Exit on 9 east into the city. Drive through the first
stoplight and go past the McDonalds and Arby?s restaurant to Martin
Luther King Hwy. Turn left ( north) on M L King and proceed north
until this street become Cottage in Normal. Follow Cottage to the stop
sign at College Ave. Turn left on College and drive west to the
flashing yellow light at Parkside road. The school is located on
Parkside road just after you make a turn to the north.

Directions to Mahomet (Lake of the woods)

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Mahomet

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Directions to Chrisman

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Chrisman

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Course map

Chrisman
Take Windsor Rd. East to State Hwy 130-go South on 130 to 136-turn East to Chrisman. Turn North at US 150-school is on the West side of the street.

Chrisman Grade school- Take I-57 south to Tuscola exit ( rte 36) and go
east approximately 33 miles to Rte 1. Turn left on Rt 1 and head into
Chrisman. The school will be located on the west side of the Rt 1.

Directions to Edison

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Edison

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Edison Meet held at Robeson Park next to Robeson School
Robeson School?s address is 2501 Southmoor. The park is on the East
side of the school

Directions to Paxton

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Paxton

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PBL Jr. High
Take I-57 North to Paxton (exit 261). Turn right (east) and go to Cherry Street (before Hardees) and turn left (north). Go to the second stop sign (buses 3rd stop sign) and turn left.

Directions to Unity

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Unity

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Tolono Unity H.S.
Take US 45 South to Tolono-at the first street upon entering Tolono turn left(East)-follow signs directing traffic to Unity High School.

Runners Race Results

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PRACTICE HAS STARTED!!!

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6:15 am - 7:30 am at Centennial Park!!

The back of the new shirts will read:

#10 Even if you're on the right course, you'll get run over if you just sit there.

Uniforms/ Buy Shirts

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Running uniforms:

Shirts:
Below is a picture of the shirts we will be selling for the runners to wear at races.
If you do not purchase a shirt please wear a solid colored shirt to races.
You can buy the green or tie-dye any time for $12.00.
You can order the white shirts with new slogan anytime, these shirts will be ordered on Monday, Aug. 10th ($12.00)

Shorts:
Please wear the solid colored shorts your received for races

Parents can also purchase a green, white, or tie-dye shirt for $12.00

Please write checks to Saint Matthew School

Eligibility

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Eligibility Procedures for I.E.S.A. Activities
Developing a sense of responsibility is a very important part of the curriculum in the education of children. Responsible players are needed for a team to succeed. The student should be aware that failure to abide by the requirements of the program entails personal consequences that also have an effect on the team. With this goal in mind, the eligibility policy has been developed.
St. Matthew School is a member of the Illinois Elementary School Association and complies with its eligibility standards. To participate in I.E.S.A. activities sponsored by St. Matthew School the following is required:

* attendance at St. Matthew School
* no grades (cumulative for the quarter) lower than D+
* attendance at school the entire day of a game or practice
* good conduct

Unsatisfactory conduct as determined by the principal will make a student ineligible. If a student receives a third ineligibility in a season, he/she is off the team. The pastor/principal reserves the right to waive ineligibility based on circumstances.
Academic ineligibility is reported to the Assistant Principal by the teachers weekly on Thursday. Parents, students, and coaches are sent notices on Friday. Students who are ineligible may not practice or participate in games/meets during the events the following Sunday through Saturday.

(From the St. Matthew's Schools website)

Runners Log

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