Thanks to a great response from a lot of parents, we have enough drivers to get our entire roster of 62 athletes to the Ed Sias Invite this Saturday, 9/8/18. This is our first decent size invite, expecting ~45 schools there and ~1400-1500 runners competing! ...Here are the details:
WHAT: Ed Sias Invitational LINK to event website, with ~45 teams this meet will be 3-4 times bigger than Rancho Invite, there will be an average of ~120 athletes in each race. MCHS will be racing in 5 Boys races + 4 Girls Races. Race divisions include Varsity, JV, Frosh (Freshmen only) and Frosh-Soph. There will be a full BBQ/concession stand at this meet, so bring $ for lunch!
LINK to 2017 Ed Sias Post Race Dance Party Video
WHEN: This Saturday, 9/8/18 with 9 races 9AM - 1:10 PM, then awesome dance party starts at 1:45 with awards starting at 2:00 PM, we should be leaving ~3:00 PM, back in Santa Rosa by ~5:00 PM.
WHERE: Hidden Valley Park, Martinez, 1798 Center Ave, 94553, Martinez, CA 94553 Link to directions
PARKING: Get there early and plan to park in the residential area across the street from the park, then plan on a 10-15 minute walk back to the park; look for MCHS Cross Country canopies on grass area near finish line.
LOGISTICS FROM MCHS:
-6:30 AM depart from MCHS: With Coach Greg + Coach Russ + Samantha Donohue (Taking rosters for Boys Frosh race (starts 9AM) + Frosh-Soph Limited race (starts 9:25AM)
-7:00 AM or later from MCHS: ...All other athletes/drivers will leave with from MCHS 7:00 AM or later (to be coordinated with Coach Sue)
MCHS RACE SCHEDULE:
9:00 AM: Boy's Frosh Unlimited
9:25 AM: Boy's Frosh-Soph Limited
9:50 AM: Girl's Frosh-Soph Limited
10:15 AM: Boy's Varsity (Small School)
10:40 AM: Girl's Varsity (Small School)
11:55 AM: Boy's Junior Varsity Limited
12:20 PM: Girl's Junior Varsity Limited
12:45PM: Boy's Frosh-Soph & JV Limited (A-M Schools); note this race listed as 1:35 in MCHS roster; still not sure if this race will be 12:45 or 1:30 until we get there...
1:10 PM: Girl's Frosh-Soph & JV Limited
LINK TO RACE COURSE (2 MILES!):
For Spectators: The course starts and
finishes on grass in Hidden Valley Park. In between the terrain
ranges from moderately hilly to flat, with dirt, woodchip, and paved
surfaces. Spectators can easily view the first and last half-mile
of the race from a single vantage point. The trails are wide enough
to accommodate races of over one hundred competitors. It is an excellent
course for both athletes and spectators!
LINK TO 2018 ED SIAS INVITE MCHS RACE ROSTER
LINK TO 2018 ED SIAS INVITE DRIVER MATRIX
GO PUMAS!!!
-Coach Greg
Cell: (707) 291-2967
greg.fogg@comcast.net
MCHS XC Team Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/423055447747018/
