Over the past many years, Larry Meredith has been our Cross-country Team Czar. His performance has been exemplary. With his dedication and leadership, team participation has increased dramatically and he has introduced many Empire Runners to the joys of cross-country racing. We all owe him a debt of gratitude. Thank you, Larry!
Alas, Larry has decided to step down and I have begrudgingly decided to step up. This is a tough act to follow. Fortunately Larry will continue to be the Senior Men’s team Captain and the ER Training Director.
Our goals are simple: Have fun and beat Tamalpa (which is redundant) – a little team rivalry never hurt anyone.
In past years, including the last year, the Club has paid for members’ entry fees to team races provided each person paid for their first race – typically our hosted Empire Open. I am reviewing this policy with several members of the Club officers and regularly involved individuals. We will approve the policy for the 2008 season at the Club Meeting on July 24th. If you have an opinion or want to make your voice heard, please attend the meeting or send a proxy.
We will have a Kick-off Meeting and BBQ as always. I will
host it at my home in
R.S.V.P. to John Harmon @ 575 0847 or jj2harmon@yahoo.com and I’ll send you a map with instructions.
Look for any changes/updates on the eGroup node.
If you plan to run cross-country and have not already renewed your USATF membership, please do so ASAP. You cannot run without one and it takes time.
Verify you are on the list by going to http://www.pausatf.org/data/members.php?club=143 to find your name - (www.pausatf.org | Members | Member List | Club List | Empire Runners | Roster).
Sign up on line at www.pausatf.org | Join Now! We are club No. 143 (Empire Runners).
Black shorts or running skirt and an ER singlet are required to run as a team member. You can purchase your singlet from Gil Moreno (runfire@earthlink.net). See the club website for further information.
We need team captains. If you are willing to be a captain please contact me ASAP.
Many thanks to volunteers thus far:
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Age
Group |
Women’s |
Men’s |
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Open |
Melanie
Lovrin |
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|
Master |
Tori
Meredith |
|
|
Senior |
Tori
Meredith |
Larry
Meredith |
|
Super
Senior |
Tori
Meredith |
Bob Holland |
|
Veteran |
|
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1st race is August 23 at
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Date |
Race |
Location |
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Aug 23 |
16th
Annual Phil Widener Empire Open |
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Sep 06 |
22nd
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Sep 20 |
8th
Annual UC |
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Sep 27 |
4th
Annual Garrin Park XC Challenge |
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Oct 04 |
10th
Annual Presidio Challenge |
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Oct 25 |
11th
Annual Shoreline Open |
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Nov 01 |
12th
Annual John Lawson Tamalpa Challenge |
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Nov 23 |
23rd
Annual PA Cross Country Championships |
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I hope to see many of you join in the fun and build our team participation.
Good racing,
John Harmon