Santa Clarita Track Club
Newsletter for August 10, 2009
 
In this Issue
Cross Country Sign Ups
Practice
 
Quick Links...
 
   
Hi XC Team,

I want to remind all the parents that you are welcome to come out and run with us if you're able.  Please help remind the athletes to drink plenty of water during the day so they are well hydrated and ready to run as the 6:00 PM practices can be pretty  warm during our August practices. 
 
Remember the athletes may have sore muscles, but stick with it and after the first few weeks the pain will go away and it will get much easier.  On the days we don't have practice athletes can stretch, go for a bike ride or take a swim.  These other activities will help your body adjust if your new to running distance.

This week we will be practicing at the following locations:
 
Monday,   August 10th at 6:00pm-Heritage Park(Corner of McBean and Newhall Ranch Road-Park in Lot off McBean and 
        Fairview Drive, we meet by the playground)
 
Tuesday,  August 11th at 6:00pm-Central Park(meet at basketball courts)
 
Thursday, August 13th at 7:00pm-No official Practice but, run at the COC Cross Country Race Series -3 miles race($5 entry fee) There is also a 400m Kiddie Race at 6:45pm
 
Saturday, August 15th at 8:00 am-Central Park (meet at basketball courts)

Running Quote of the week:
"We run, not because we think it is doing us good, but because we enjoy it and cannot help ourselves...
 
         -Sir Roger Bannister, first runner to run a sub-4 minute mile

David Summer
Cross Country Director
 
Cross Country Sign Ups
We are accepting signups for our 2009 Cross Country Program. You can download the paperwork by clicking the following links: Sign Up Paperwork & XC Parent Handbook,  2009 Cross Country Flyer Please bring your paperwork to practice.
 
Storm Cross Country Features: 
  • Youth Conference Competition with meets in Simi Valley, San Fernando Valley, & Ventura County.  
  • For Boys and Girls ages 6 - 16 in all athletic abilities. (Running Required!!!) 
  • Athletes compete on a course ranging from 2 K to 4 K depending on age.
  • Athletes eligible for Post Season, with possibility of competing for the National Junior Olympics.
  • Team Awards Banquet at Santa Clarita Sports Complex. 
  • Memory book, or video of season given at the banquet.
  • Experienced Coaching Staff
  • Fun Fun Fun!!! 
 
For More information contact David Summer at 661-644-0322 or dksummer@sbcglobal.net
 
Practice Schedule for August 10 - August 15
Monday:   August 10th at 6:00pm-Heritage Park(Corner of McBean and Newhall Ranch Road-Park in Lot off McBean and 
        Fairview Drive, we meet by the playground)
 
Tuesday:  August 11th at 6:00pm-Central Park(meet at basketball courts)
 
Thursday: August 13th at 7:00pm-No official Practice but, run at the COC Cross Country Race Series -3 miles race($5 entry fee) There is also a 400m Kiddie Run at 6:45pm
 
Saturday: August 15th at 8:00 am-Central Park (meet at basketball courts)
 
Thursday's COC Summer Series
Thursday evenings there is a Cross Country race for the next 2 weeks, it's a 3 mile race, it is totally optional, the cost for the race is $5.00 per race,  The final race will cost $15.00 but will include an In-n-Out Burger Dinner. The race starts at 7:00pm, I am sorry about the confusion last week with the start time, in the newsletter. There is also a 400m (1 Lap around the track) at 6:45 for younger kids, the cost for this race is $2.00.
 
 
The Signal's Summer Slimdown Contest
I entered and was selected to compete in the Summer Slimdown Contest, I will need your help, as the summer progresses there will be weigh in, and a voting period, I will need you to create an account at the-signal.com in the contest and to vote for me. Click here for a link to the contest. You will need to create an account on their website in order to vote, please do that today, and track my progress. I will also be posting a blog in the community section of the Signal, Please look for them and reply. 
  
Update, this I found out that I was eliminated, however your vote can return me to the competition, please log in everyday and vote for me.
 
Remember to Vote for Alan
 
 
Sincerely,
 

Alan Bingham
Santa Clarita Track Club
Santa Clarita Track Club | 27900 Youngberry Dr | Santa Clarita | CA | 91350