The first meeting of the 2015-2016 Nordic Ski Season is schedule for Thursday, November 5th. Come and get all your questions about the Rebels Nordic ski program answered. This program is also for the Jackson Middle School students. Learn how it works and get ready for the start of the season!
When: 11/5/2015, 7-8:30 pm
Where: Champlin Park High School rooms D151/D152
If you are interested in the program and you can't attend the meeting, please visit the Champlin Park High School Nordic Booster Club at http://cphsnordic.blogspot.com/ for valuable information that is date sensitive.
Monday, November 2, 2015
Tuesday, October 27, 2015
Section 5AA Championships
The following students will run this Thursday, October 29th, in the Section 5AA Championships at Anoka High School and have an early release from school at 1:40pm (not 1:30pm):
Caitlin Bottger
Ben Fischer
Emily Lindell
Jacob Marsolek
Annie Miller
Jennifer Omann
Kyle Ostendorf
Mark Scheller
Atley Schreiner
Andrew Scinicariello
Dalton Stohlmann
The high school bus will pick us up at the Jackson Middle School main entrance (not the swimming pool lot) at 2pm. I will meet the kids at the attendance office or in the hall way near the attendance office.
Bring your Rebels racing singlet if you have one. Coach Moorhead will have extras for those of you who don't have one.
Please research the weather forecast for Thursday and BE PREPARED...dress appropriately for BEFORE and AFTER the race, not just for during the race...it will be cold and windy!
Here is the race schedule...we are running in the JV races:
3:30 pm Girls Varsity Race – 5000 meters Lane #9
Course map HERE
Caitlin Bottger
Ben Fischer
Emily Lindell
Jacob Marsolek
Annie Miller
Jennifer Omann
Kyle Ostendorf
Mark Scheller
Atley Schreiner
Andrew Scinicariello
Dalton Stohlmann
The high school bus will pick us up at the Jackson Middle School main entrance (not the swimming pool lot) at 2pm. I will meet the kids at the attendance office or in the hall way near the attendance office.
Bring your Rebels racing singlet if you have one. Coach Moorhead will have extras for those of you who don't have one.
Please research the weather forecast for Thursday and BE PREPARED...dress appropriately for BEFORE and AFTER the race, not just for during the race...it will be cold and windy!
Here is the race schedule...we are running in the JV races:
3:30 pm Girls Varsity Race – 5000 meters Lane #9
4:00 pm Boys Varsity Race – 5000 meters Lane #9
4:30 pm Boys Junior Varsity Race Lane #9
4:35 pm Girls Junior Varsity Race Lane #9
5:15 pm Awards Ceremony
Course map HERE
Tuesday, October 13, 2015
The "Big Meet" Recap and Season Analysis
The Jackson Cross Country Team completed its short five week season on Monday, October 12, 2015 at the "Big Meet", a middle school Northwest Suburban Conference Cross Country Championship at Northwoods Park in Brooklyn Park, MN. Eighteen of the team's fifty-two athletes had their personal best performance of the season as they raced the two mile course on a windy and damp autumn day. Official results are HERE. Coach Crandall's 2015 race times analysis HERE.
The Jackson girls finished in 2nd place in what was a four team race, a huge improvement from last year's 4th place finish. Oak View repeated as the team champion but didn't dominate the field like past years. Jackson lost to Oak View by one point...34 to 35, despite Jackson placing all seven runners ahead of Oak View's #5 girl and final scorer. It is worth noting that only 32 seconds separated Jackson's top five scorers...a very tight and fast pack. The remaining full teams competing were Roosevelt Middle School placing 3rd with 65 points, and Northdale 4th with 99 points.
Emily Lindell and Haley Jiracek led the Jackson girls, placing 5th and 6th, both timed in 14:16 (7:08 per mile average), a personal best performance in cross country for both girls. Emily has improved her pace per mile by 41 seconds from last year's cross country season. Rounding out the top seven for the team were Crown Bisan (7th 14:41), Cieyana Carter (8th 14:45), Kayla Benjamin (9th 14:48), Jenny Omann (13th 15:12), and Annie Miller (14th 15:12). Crown, Cieyana, and Kayla also ran personal best in the race. Annie had a season best. These girls sure went after Oak View, but Oak View's top three runners were too good. Emily and Haley had a fantastic surge in the final 1200 meters, closing the gap on Oak View's #3 to just five seconds. The trio of Crown, Cieyana, and Kayla finished strong in the final 800 meters to finish ahead of Oak View's #4. Jenny and Annie were consistent to finish ahead of Oak View's #5. What a team race! We are looking forward to next year!
The Jackson boys repeated as conference champions by a fourteen point margin over a fine Oak View program in what was a five team race. Jackson's point total was 30, followed by Oak View at 44. This was a sweet victory because Oak View was victorious over Jackson in previous meets this season. The key to the victory was breaking up the Oak View pack, which has a tight spread of less than 60 seconds. Jackson placed their #3 through #5 runners ahead of Oak View's #4...the target of the Jackson "race to place" strategy. The remaining full teams competing were Northdale placing 3rd with 64 points, Roosevelt Middle School 4th with 96 points, and Coon Rapids 5th with 149 points.
Ben Fischer led the Jackson boys by winning the race with a solid time of 12:23 (6:11 per mile average) on a tough day. Ben raced smart to become the individual conference champion and was slightly slower than his personal best. Also racing smart was Mark Scheller who placed 2nd in 12:35 (6:17). Mark was probably capable of a faster time, but knew finishing ahead of Oak View's #1 runner was critical for the team's victory, so he drafted behind the strong Oak View runner in the windy conditions, saving himself for the final 600 meters...smart racing. Sam Rose had a gutsy performance...raced to place ahead of Oak View's #3 runner, and to a personal best performance of 12:53 (6:26)...placing 7th. Owen Eerdmans and Jake Marsolek raced to place ahead of Oak View's #4 by placing 9th and 11th. Owen turned in a personal best performance of 13:01 (6:30) and has improved his pace per mile by nearly 30 seconds from last year. Jake's time was 13:10 (6:35), just shy of his personal best (slowed down by the wind?). Rounding out the top seven were Brandon Bloss (16th 13:32) and Cade Moffitt (17th 13:34). Cade had a season best performance.
The following athletes also had personal best for the season in the race:
Caitlin Bottger, Evelyn Gregornick, Evan Gustafson, Giles Koshiol, Ben Litwin, Kyle Ostendorf, Ryan Preston, Emma Stark, and Benjamin Taylor.
The following athletes were within ten seconds of their personal best pace per mile for the season in the race...the wind made conditions very unfavorable for a fast time:
Brandon Bloss, Jordan Brown, Garret Doty, Ben Fischer, Margret Jacott, Jacob Marsolek, Zac Oldroyd, Connor Preston, Mark Scheller, Griffin Sparke, and Dalton Stohlmann.
In comparison to last season, Andrew Scinicariello and Griffin Sparke have also significantly improved their pace per mile this season. Andrew has improved his pace by 49 seconds. Griffin has improved his pace by 31 seconds. Please see Coach Crandall's 2015 Analysis spreadsheet for race times by athlete HERE. It is a great tool for identifying each athlete's progress. Analysis of the 2013 and 2014 cross country seasons are also linked on the team's blog site.
The Jackson coaching staff is very proud of all the students. For some, running is not easy...they worked very hard and kept a positive attitude. Unfortunately the weather for the final race and season didn't cooperate. We're confident more students would have achieved personal best in better conditions.
For the short season the Jackson girls' win loss record was 9 to 2...a winning percentage of 82%...both losses were to Oak View. The Jackson boys' win loss record was 13 to 3...a winning percentage of 81%.
Finally, the Jackson coaching staff thanks Champlin Park High School Cross Country Head Coach Kevin Moorhead for creating and directing the "Big Meet". Without Kevin's passion and dedication to our sport and program, we would not have had the opportunity to race. We also thank the Champlin Park High School Cross Country Booster Club for funding the "Big Meet". The Booster Club's financial support is greatly appreciated. Parent's...if you would like to donate to the Booster Club, please contact Coach Crandall...donations are tax deductible.
Next action is an optional post-season race on 10/29...the Section 5AA Championships JV 5K.
The Jackson girls finished in 2nd place in what was a four team race, a huge improvement from last year's 4th place finish. Oak View repeated as the team champion but didn't dominate the field like past years. Jackson lost to Oak View by one point...34 to 35, despite Jackson placing all seven runners ahead of Oak View's #5 girl and final scorer. It is worth noting that only 32 seconds separated Jackson's top five scorers...a very tight and fast pack. The remaining full teams competing were Roosevelt Middle School placing 3rd with 65 points, and Northdale 4th with 99 points.
Emily Lindell and Haley Jiracek led the Jackson girls, placing 5th and 6th, both timed in 14:16 (7:08 per mile average), a personal best performance in cross country for both girls. Emily has improved her pace per mile by 41 seconds from last year's cross country season. Rounding out the top seven for the team were Crown Bisan (7th 14:41), Cieyana Carter (8th 14:45), Kayla Benjamin (9th 14:48), Jenny Omann (13th 15:12), and Annie Miller (14th 15:12). Crown, Cieyana, and Kayla also ran personal best in the race. Annie had a season best. These girls sure went after Oak View, but Oak View's top three runners were too good. Emily and Haley had a fantastic surge in the final 1200 meters, closing the gap on Oak View's #3 to just five seconds. The trio of Crown, Cieyana, and Kayla finished strong in the final 800 meters to finish ahead of Oak View's #4. Jenny and Annie were consistent to finish ahead of Oak View's #5. What a team race! We are looking forward to next year!
The Jackson boys repeated as conference champions by a fourteen point margin over a fine Oak View program in what was a five team race. Jackson's point total was 30, followed by Oak View at 44. This was a sweet victory because Oak View was victorious over Jackson in previous meets this season. The key to the victory was breaking up the Oak View pack, which has a tight spread of less than 60 seconds. Jackson placed their #3 through #5 runners ahead of Oak View's #4...the target of the Jackson "race to place" strategy. The remaining full teams competing were Northdale placing 3rd with 64 points, Roosevelt Middle School 4th with 96 points, and Coon Rapids 5th with 149 points.
Ben Fischer led the Jackson boys by winning the race with a solid time of 12:23 (6:11 per mile average) on a tough day. Ben raced smart to become the individual conference champion and was slightly slower than his personal best. Also racing smart was Mark Scheller who placed 2nd in 12:35 (6:17). Mark was probably capable of a faster time, but knew finishing ahead of Oak View's #1 runner was critical for the team's victory, so he drafted behind the strong Oak View runner in the windy conditions, saving himself for the final 600 meters...smart racing. Sam Rose had a gutsy performance...raced to place ahead of Oak View's #3 runner, and to a personal best performance of 12:53 (6:26)...placing 7th. Owen Eerdmans and Jake Marsolek raced to place ahead of Oak View's #4 by placing 9th and 11th. Owen turned in a personal best performance of 13:01 (6:30) and has improved his pace per mile by nearly 30 seconds from last year. Jake's time was 13:10 (6:35), just shy of his personal best (slowed down by the wind?). Rounding out the top seven were Brandon Bloss (16th 13:32) and Cade Moffitt (17th 13:34). Cade had a season best performance.
The following athletes also had personal best for the season in the race:
Caitlin Bottger, Evelyn Gregornick, Evan Gustafson, Giles Koshiol, Ben Litwin, Kyle Ostendorf, Ryan Preston, Emma Stark, and Benjamin Taylor.
The following athletes were within ten seconds of their personal best pace per mile for the season in the race...the wind made conditions very unfavorable for a fast time:
Brandon Bloss, Jordan Brown, Garret Doty, Ben Fischer, Margret Jacott, Jacob Marsolek, Zac Oldroyd, Connor Preston, Mark Scheller, Griffin Sparke, and Dalton Stohlmann.
In comparison to last season, Andrew Scinicariello and Griffin Sparke have also significantly improved their pace per mile this season. Andrew has improved his pace by 49 seconds. Griffin has improved his pace by 31 seconds. Please see Coach Crandall's 2015 Analysis spreadsheet for race times by athlete HERE. It is a great tool for identifying each athlete's progress. Analysis of the 2013 and 2014 cross country seasons are also linked on the team's blog site.
The Jackson coaching staff is very proud of all the students. For some, running is not easy...they worked very hard and kept a positive attitude. Unfortunately the weather for the final race and season didn't cooperate. We're confident more students would have achieved personal best in better conditions.
For the short season the Jackson girls' win loss record was 9 to 2...a winning percentage of 82%...both losses were to Oak View. The Jackson boys' win loss record was 13 to 3...a winning percentage of 81%.
Finally, the Jackson coaching staff thanks Champlin Park High School Cross Country Head Coach Kevin Moorhead for creating and directing the "Big Meet". Without Kevin's passion and dedication to our sport and program, we would not have had the opportunity to race. We also thank the Champlin Park High School Cross Country Booster Club for funding the "Big Meet". The Booster Club's financial support is greatly appreciated. Parent's...if you would like to donate to the Booster Club, please contact Coach Crandall...donations are tax deductible.
Next action is an optional post-season race on 10/29...the Section 5AA Championships JV 5K.
Monday, October 12, 2015
The "Big Meet" Results
I'll write a recap of today's race later tonight but for now, here are the results:
The girls team was FANTASTIC...many ran personal best times as they just missed winning the meet by one point...Oak View (Andover) 34, Jackson (Champlin Park) 35. We are proud of the girls and their race...YOU WERE AWESOME...way to go after it!
The boys "raced to place" with passion and won the meet by out scoring Oak View by 14 points (30 to 44). We are proud of the boys...you raced smart with fear, and yet were confident!
Full results HERE.
The girls team was FANTASTIC...many ran personal best times as they just missed winning the meet by one point...Oak View (Andover) 34, Jackson (Champlin Park) 35. We are proud of the girls and their race...YOU WERE AWESOME...way to go after it!
The boys "raced to place" with passion and won the meet by out scoring Oak View by 14 points (30 to 44). We are proud of the boys...you raced smart with fear, and yet were confident!
Full results HERE.
Saturday, October 10, 2015
Week #6, Final Races and Pizza Party
Monday, October 12th - The "Big Meet" (NWSC Middle School Championship)
Location - Northwoods Park, Brooklyn Park, MN
Girls race at 4:30
Boys race at 5:00
Both races are 2 miles
Meet details HERE.
Everyone runs in this race
Meet in class room J151 by 3:20pm ready to go to the meet and run.
Bring clothing appropriate for the weather, running shoes, uniform and shorts, extra dry t-shirt.
Bring a full water bottle.
At 3:30 we will walk and jog as a team to Northwoods Park. Students can put their valuables not needed for the race in the coach's car for transportation to the park.
Students must be picked up at the park after the team cool down.
Tuesday, October 13th - Pizza Party
Meet in class room J151. Plan is to end the party by the 4:30 activity bus...check for updates.
If you want pizza, turn in your slip and money in a small envelope to the Community Ed office on Monday, October 12th. Please do not give it to the coaches.
Bring your Jackson uniform for turn-in, even if you plan to run in the Section 5AA race on 10/29.
Optional Race on October 29th - Section 5AA Championships
If you would like to run with the Rebels JV teams on October 29th, please email Coach Craig (crandallcraig@msn.com) before Monday evening (10/12) so we can get the kids registered for the race. Meet details are HERE and requires an early release from school...bus leaves Jackson at 2:00. Both boys and girls will wear a Rebels race singlet and participate with the high school team in the JV 5K race.
Blaine Invite Meet Results
Girls HERE
Boys HERE
Location - Northwoods Park, Brooklyn Park, MN
Girls race at 4:30
Boys race at 5:00
Both races are 2 miles
Meet details HERE.
Everyone runs in this race
Meet in class room J151 by 3:20pm ready to go to the meet and run.
Bring clothing appropriate for the weather, running shoes, uniform and shorts, extra dry t-shirt.
Bring a full water bottle.
At 3:30 we will walk and jog as a team to Northwoods Park. Students can put their valuables not needed for the race in the coach's car for transportation to the park.
Students must be picked up at the park after the team cool down.
Tuesday, October 13th - Pizza Party
Meet in class room J151. Plan is to end the party by the 4:30 activity bus...check for updates.
If you want pizza, turn in your slip and money in a small envelope to the Community Ed office on Monday, October 12th. Please do not give it to the coaches.
Bring your Jackson uniform for turn-in, even if you plan to run in the Section 5AA race on 10/29.
Optional Race on October 29th - Section 5AA Championships
If you would like to run with the Rebels JV teams on October 29th, please email Coach Craig (crandallcraig@msn.com) before Monday evening (10/12) so we can get the kids registered for the race. Meet details are HERE and requires an early release from school...bus leaves Jackson at 2:00. Both boys and girls will wear a Rebels race singlet and participate with the high school team in the JV 5K race.
Blaine Invite Meet Results
Girls HERE
Boys HERE
Thursday, October 8, 2015
Bus Return To Jackson From Blaine Invite
Race is over...we are in a traffic jam trying to get on the road to Jackson. Eta is 6:20 pm.
Monday, October 5, 2015
Week #5, October 5-10
Monday through Wednesday - Practice after school at Jackson.
Thursday, October 8th - Blaine Invitational (location and details HERE)
Everyone runs in this race.
Early release at 3:00. Meet near the swimming pool parking lot before 3:20, ready to run.
Bus leaves Jackson at 3:20. Return to Jackson between 5:40 and 6:00.
Middle school race is at 4:45 and is two miles.
Forecast is a chance of rain showers, so be prepared.
Friday - No practice...run on your own with a friend.
Saturday - 8:00 am run with the Rebels at the Champlin Ice Forum...distance of 2 to 3 miles.
Thursday, October 8th - Blaine Invitational (location and details HERE)
Everyone runs in this race.
Early release at 3:00. Meet near the swimming pool parking lot before 3:20, ready to run.
Bus leaves Jackson at 3:20. Return to Jackson between 5:40 and 6:00.
Middle school race is at 4:45 and is two miles.
Forecast is a chance of rain showers, so be prepared.
Friday - No practice...run on your own with a friend.
Saturday - 8:00 am run with the Rebels at the Champlin Ice Forum...distance of 2 to 3 miles.
Jackson Runners Help Rebels Place High in Swain Invitational (10-03-2015)
Four Jackson girls provided valuable depth for the Rebels this past Saturday (10/3) in Girls 7th-9th Grade Division of the Swain Invitational, where the Rebels placed 8th out 21 teams. Haley Jiracek, Emily Lindell, Jenny Omann, and Annie Miller all finished in the top seven of the Rebels team (in cross country, a team consist of the seven fastest runners). Haley Jiracek was the top finisher for the Rebels, placing 37th with a time of 13:21.8 (7:11 pace per mile). Emily Lindell (13:29.4) was the 2nd finisher in 43rd place and just 8 seconds behind Haley. Jenny Omann (13:47.5) and Annie Miller (14:15.0) placed 59th and 83rd and were the 4th and 5th ladies on the Rebels. There were 198 finishers in the race. The future looks fantastic for Rebels Cross Country!
Four Jackson boys also provided valuable depth for the Rebels as they competed in the Boys 7th-9th Grade Division of the Swain Invitational. The Rebels placed 13th out of 26 teams. Jake Marsolek was the 2nd finisher for the Rebels, placing 90th with a time of 12:02.6 (6:28 pace). Sam Rose (12:07.8) was the 3rd finisher in 93rd, just 6 seconds behind Jake, followed by Owen Eerdmans (12:23.7) and Griffin Sparke (12:33.6), placing 119th and 135th, the 4th and 6th boys on the Rebels team. There were 287 finishers in the race. Again, the future looks fantastic for Rebels Cross Country!
A total of 13 Jackson students competed with the Rebels in the Swain Invitational...most we have had in recent years. Click HERE for individual results. Due to the registration deadline (Monday before the race), Jake Marsolek is listed as Mark Scheller and Sam Rose is listed as Brandon Bloss in the results. Team results are HERE.
Haley Jiracek and Emily Lindell leading the Rebels in the final 800 meters.
Jake Marsolek climbing the BIG HILL in the first mile.
Four Jackson boys also provided valuable depth for the Rebels as they competed in the Boys 7th-9th Grade Division of the Swain Invitational. The Rebels placed 13th out of 26 teams. Jake Marsolek was the 2nd finisher for the Rebels, placing 90th with a time of 12:02.6 (6:28 pace). Sam Rose (12:07.8) was the 3rd finisher in 93rd, just 6 seconds behind Jake, followed by Owen Eerdmans (12:23.7) and Griffin Sparke (12:33.6), placing 119th and 135th, the 4th and 6th boys on the Rebels team. There were 287 finishers in the race. Again, the future looks fantastic for Rebels Cross Country!
A total of 13 Jackson students competed with the Rebels in the Swain Invitational...most we have had in recent years. Click HERE for individual results. Due to the registration deadline (Monday before the race), Jake Marsolek is listed as Mark Scheller and Sam Rose is listed as Brandon Bloss in the results. Team results are HERE.
Haley Jiracek and Emily Lindell leading the Rebels in the final 800 meters.
Jake Marsolek climbing the BIG HILL in the first mile.
Monday, September 28, 2015
Week #4, September 28 - October 3
Monday through Thursday - Practice after school at Jackson.
Friday - No practice. Run on your own with a friend.
Saturday - No organized morning run with the Rebels...run on your own with a friend. Rebels are racing in Duluth at the Swain Invitational.
Friday - No practice. Run on your own with a friend.
Saturday - No organized morning run with the Rebels...run on your own with a friend. Rebels are racing in Duluth at the Swain Invitational.
Sunday, September 27, 2015
Rebels Autumn Classic Results
The Jackson girls won the team race by placing seven runners in the top 10 for a score of 20, better than Northdale Middle School which scored 41 points. In cross country, the lowest score wins.
Veteran Emily Lindell paced newcomers Crown Bisan and Hayley Jiracek to a strong top five finish. Crown, Hayley, and Emily finished the 2 mile course in 14:56, 14:57, and 15:00, respectively. Jenny Omann (15:39), Annie Miller (15:48), Kayla Benjamin (15:56) and Grace Moffitt (15:57) all placed in the top ten to help secure the team win.
The Jackson boys were led by Ben Fischer who won the race in a meet record time of 12:19, ten seconds faster than the old mark of 12:29. As a team, the boys finish one point behind Oak View Middle School. Oak View had their fourth team runner just ahead of Jackson's third team runner...that difference was 0.2 seconds and gave Oak View the team win for the day.
Following Ben was Mark Scheller (12:43) placing 3rd, just 0.7 seconds ahead of Oak View's Fiala Calvin. Sam Rose (12:21) rounded out the top ten by placing 10th. Brandon Bloss (13:30), Keegan Poston (13:34), Jacob Marsolek (13:40), and Garrett Doty (13:44) finished in the top 15 to help secure the team's second place finish.
Full results HERE.
As stated earlier...in cross country, the lowest point total wins. To compete as team, a team must have no less than five finishers. A team's point total is determined by summing the place of those five finishers. As an example, the lowest score, known as a "perfect score", is 15 (sum of 1, 2, 3, 4, 5). Two more team mates are added and call "pushers", because they can get ahead of another team's 5th runner and push that team's score higher. So a max of seven runners per team impact the scoring in cross country.
Veteran Emily Lindell paced newcomers Crown Bisan and Hayley Jiracek to a strong top five finish. Crown, Hayley, and Emily finished the 2 mile course in 14:56, 14:57, and 15:00, respectively. Jenny Omann (15:39), Annie Miller (15:48), Kayla Benjamin (15:56) and Grace Moffitt (15:57) all placed in the top ten to help secure the team win.
The Jackson boys were led by Ben Fischer who won the race in a meet record time of 12:19, ten seconds faster than the old mark of 12:29. As a team, the boys finish one point behind Oak View Middle School. Oak View had their fourth team runner just ahead of Jackson's third team runner...that difference was 0.2 seconds and gave Oak View the team win for the day.
Following Ben was Mark Scheller (12:43) placing 3rd, just 0.7 seconds ahead of Oak View's Fiala Calvin. Sam Rose (12:21) rounded out the top ten by placing 10th. Brandon Bloss (13:30), Keegan Poston (13:34), Jacob Marsolek (13:40), and Garrett Doty (13:44) finished in the top 15 to help secure the team's second place finish.
Full results HERE.
As stated earlier...in cross country, the lowest point total wins. To compete as team, a team must have no less than five finishers. A team's point total is determined by summing the place of those five finishers. As an example, the lowest score, known as a "perfect score", is 15 (sum of 1, 2, 3, 4, 5). Two more team mates are added and call "pushers", because they can get ahead of another team's 5th runner and push that team's score higher. So a max of seven runners per team impact the scoring in cross country.
Tuesday, September 22, 2015
Team Pictures, Race Friday, Swain Invitational
Team pictures are this Thursday, September 24th
Please bring the uniform to practice on Thursday. Also, photo envelopes where given to the kids today at practice which should be returned on Thursday.
Race this Friday (9/25) at Northwoods Park
The kids are to report to the classroom J151 ready to race by 3:20. As a group we will walk/jog to the race course. Meet details are HERE.
Girls race at 4:30 (edited 9/25)
Boys race at 5:00 (edited 9/25)
Kids must be picked up after the race at the park...after the team cool down. (edited 9/25)
Swain Invitational
Details regarding the Swain Invitational are HERE. If you would like to run, please email (no texting please) Coach Crandall by Sunday, September 27th.. Unfortunately Swain is not open to 6th graders.
Monday, September 21, 2015
Week #3 (9/21-9/26) - Team Pictures
Monday through Thursday
- Practice after school at Jackson
- Team Pictures on Thursday, wear the Jackson racing top
- Meet Details HERE
- We will meet in class room J151 before we walk/run to the race course (Northwoods Park)
Friday, September 18, 2015
9/19 Saturday Morning Run With the Rebels
This is an invitation to all Jackson cross country runners and their parents/guardians. Join the Rebels as they begin a long run on Saturday morning the 19th. The route for you will be an out and back in Elm Creek Park, so the distance is your choice.
8 am at the Champlin Ice Forum
8 am at the Champlin Ice Forum
Thursday, September 17, 2015
Race Cancelled - Bus From Rum River to Jackson
Race was cancelled. The bus will be at Anoka HS around 5:30 to bring the team back to Jackson. Hopefully we will be back to Jackson around 6:00 pm.
Sunday, September 13, 2015
Week #2 (9/14-9/19) - First Race
Monday - Wednesday
- Practice after school at Jackson
- Reminders
- Sports Qualifying Physical due ASAP (can't participate without it)
- T-Shirt order due Tuesday
- Running shoes and cloths, full sealable water bottle required
Thursday - 1st Race - Rum River Invitational
- Meet details HERE
- Course Map HERE. Yellow loop is first followed by red dashed loop...3000 meters total
Friday - no practice but run on your own with a friend
Saturday - morning run with the Rebels, time and location to be determined
Other:
Full Luther All-American Invitational results HERE
Tuesday, September 8, 2015
Booster Club Meeting Changed to September 14th
The Champlin Park High School Cross Country Booster Club will have a meeting on Monday, September 14th at 6:30pm. The meeting will take place in room C-245 in the Champlin Park High School. Please note this is a correction from an earlier post which stated the meeting was Thursday the 10th. Sorry for any confusion.
The Champlin Park High School Cross Country Booster Club has filed for 501(c)(3) status and is waiting for approval from the IRS. Once approved, all donations to the Booster Club will be tax deductible. The Booster Club supports both the high school and Jackson Middle School cross country programs.
The Champlin Park High School Cross Country Booster Club has filed for 501(c)(3) status and is waiting for approval from the IRS. Once approved, all donations to the Booster Club will be tax deductible. The Booster Club supports both the high school and Jackson Middle School cross country programs.
Sunday, September 6, 2015
Week #1 (9/7-9/12) - First Official Team Practice
Not registered? Start the registration process HERE (Cross Country Running Club - Jackson MS)
Monday (Labor Day) - Evening run with the Rebels
Monday (Labor Day) - Evening run with the Rebels
- 7:00pm near the CPHS track
Tuesday (First Day of School) - No practice
Wednesday - First official team practice at Jackson Middle School (we will run!)- PLEASE click here for more detailed information!
- Sports Qualifying Physical is required...click here for more information
- Running shoes, shorts and a full sealable water bottle are required
- Click here for the First Day of Practice Handout 2015-09-09
Thursday - Practice at Jackson
Friday - No practice on Fridays (no activity bus on Fridays)
To see our meet schedule, where to buy running shoes, coaches contact information, results, pictures, and other great stuff, view this blog site in the web version (not the mobile version). The links are listed on the right.
Finally parents...did you know the Jackson team has a booster club? We do and we're having a meeting on Monday, September 14th at 6:30pm in room C-245 in Champlin Park High School. The booster club is the Champlin Park High School Cross Country Booster Club and provides some support to the Jackson team. This is a great opportunity for you to get involved.
Sunday, August 30, 2015
August 31st - September 5th Schedule (TIME CHANGE!!)
Monday - Wednesday, Summer runs continue with the Rebels
Meet at 2:30pm near the Champlin Park Track
Thursday (9/3), District 11 Meet at Anoka High School
Rebels bus leaves Champlin Park High School (CPHS) at 8:00am, Door W-5
Bus priority is for high school team, but if there are open seats, middle school can ride
1st race is at 10:00am and is a 5K
Friday and Saturday, Summer runs continue with the Rebels
Meet at 8:00am at the Ice Forum
Meet at 2:30pm near the Champlin Park Track
Thursday (9/3), District 11 Meet at Anoka High School
Rebels bus leaves Champlin Park High School (CPHS) at 8:00am, Door W-5
Bus priority is for high school team, but if there are open seats, middle school can ride
1st race is at 10:00am and is a 5K
Friday and Saturday, Summer runs continue with the Rebels
Meet at 8:00am at the Ice Forum
Saturday, August 22, 2015
August 24 - August 29 Schedule
Monday August 24th through Thursday August 27th - Summer Runs with the Rebels
- Meet at 8:00 am at the Champlin Park High School parking lot...near the track
Friday August 28th - Northwoods Invitational 2 Mile XC Race
Meet no later than 8:00 am at Northwoods Park in Brooklyn Park
Meet no later than 8:00 am at Northwoods Park in Brooklyn Park
- Girls' race at 9:00 am (6th - 12th grade)
- Boys' race at 9:30 am (6th - 12th grade)
Saturday August 29th - Summer Run with the Rebels
- Meet at 8:00 am at the Champlin Ice Forum parking lot
Saturday, August 15, 2015
Run Location Change, Monday - Friday is at the High School
The August 16th - 22th run location has changed to the high school. Saturday will be at the Ice Forum.
- Monday-Friday @ CP "Jock Lot " Near Track Gate @ 8am
- Saturday @ LifeTime/The Forum @ 8am
Register HERE for the Jackson Middle School Cross Country Team. Official practice starts the second day of school.
Monday, June 8, 2015
Summer Training Begins June 15th
Rebels Cross Country Summer Running Program
Weekly Training Runs: Monday - Friday @ 8:00am
June 15 - August 1st.
Keep a daily "Running Log" for the Summer, recording how far, how it felt and what trail you ran. At the conclusion of the summer the coaching staff will award "Summer Mileage" t-shirts to those who put in the miles!
We encourage all to attend at least 3 running sessions a week at a minimum. Attending at least 3 sessions allows for your own personal flexibility with summer activities. The greater the attendance during the summer, the greater chances you will have a break-thru season this Fall !
Weekly Training Runs: Monday - Friday @ 8:00am
June 15 - August 1st.
- Monday, Wednesday & Friday @ :"The Forum"...LifeTime Fitness
- Tuesday and Thursday @ Jerry Ruppelius Park
Keep a daily "Running Log" for the Summer, recording how far, how it felt and what trail you ran. At the conclusion of the summer the coaching staff will award "Summer Mileage" t-shirts to those who put in the miles!
We encourage all to attend at least 3 running sessions a week at a minimum. Attending at least 3 sessions allows for your own personal flexibility with summer activities. The greater the attendance during the summer, the greater chances you will have a break-thru season this Fall !
- Summer Mileage T-Shirts will be awarded at the end of the summer training season. Those who have reached 200, 300, 400+ will receive the 2015 Summer Mileage "T"!
- Washington Lake Training Camp will take place TBA.
- July 4th Week: Captains Practice June 29-July 4th
- Captains Practice Date(s): Aug. 3-15th
- 2015 Season Start Date: August 17th
- First race opportunity for all is a track time trial on August 21st and the Northwoods Invitational on August 28th! This includes the middle school runners!
Monday, March 23, 2015
Get Involved - Champlin Park High School Cross Country Booster Club
Parents, please consider getting involved with the Champlin Park High School Cross Country Booster Club. The Booster Club provides support for both the Rebels and the Jackson Cross Country teams. The Booster Club will be electing officers at the next meeting.
The next meeting is tentatively scheduled for Monday, April 20th at 6:30pm at the high school.
The next meeting is tentatively scheduled for Monday, April 20th at 6:30pm at the high school.
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