Varsity and JV 6th at Bellevue!

Under a beautiful autumn blue sky, the boys' teams ran exceptionally well on Saturday at Lake Sammamish State Park in the Bellevue Invitational. Both teams placed 6th in their division and saw fifteen personal bests as a result. Trimming 20 or more seconds off of their PRs were: Sam Gluck, Sam Hendren, Nick Murphy, Izzac Post, Ryan Pritchett, Derek Yamamoto and Jack Laurence, who saw his PR drop by over a minute. Congratulations to the team!

Photos
A number of parents have provided their meet pictures to the team and the pictures can be accessed in a number of ways. Laura Gill, Nick Murphy's Mother, supplied photos that can be accessed from the team Flickr site by clicking on Profile. Penny Swanson, Daniel's Mother, also snapped a number of photos and those can be accessed by clicking here.

No meets this week. The next meet will be on Wednesday, October 8 at Beaver Lake Park on the Sammamish Plateau.

Bellevue Invitational | Sat. Sept. 27

On Saturday morning, the boys' travel to Lake Sammamish State Park to participate in the Bellevue Invitational. This is usually a large meet with schools from across Washington. The meet schedule follows:

9:00 -- Packet pick up and coaches meeting

9:30 -- Junior Varsity Girls (max. runners is 7 per team)

10:15 -- Junior Varsity Boys (max. runners is 7 per team)

10:45 -- Varsity Boys/Girls #7/8 runners

11:15 -- Varsity Boys/Girls #5/6 runners

11:45 -- Varsity Boys/Girls #3/4 runners

12:15 -- Varsity Girls #1/2 runners

12:45 -- Varsity Boys #1/2 runners

1:15 -- OPEN RACE…ALL ADDITIONAL RUNNERS YOU MAY HAVE!!

2:00 -- TEAM AWARD CEREMONY

Notes: Varsity flights will run BOYS and GIRLS TOGETHER.

ALL other runners you may have may participate in the OPEN RACE at the end of the meet. Full results will be taken for this event.

GO RIDERS!

Results and Photos

Results from yesterday's meet at Liberty High School are now posted on the athletic.net Website. In the right-hand column, locate "Results" and click on Athletic.net.

Also, photos from the Bellevue meet and a few from Ft. Steilacoom are now posted. Locate "Pictures" on right and click there to see the recent additions.

Kingco meet #2 @ Liberty High School, 9/24

On Wednesday, 9/24, the Roughrider teams travel to Liberty High School for a meet against Liberty (3A), Inglemoor, and Garfield. This will be a new course for our runners. The meet will take place like the one last week (1 boys' race, 1 girls' race) with the boys' race starting at 4:00pm.

If you plan to make the trip to the meet, click here for the directions to Liberty. These directions rely on an I-5 approach. You can also take I-405. In either case, be aware that it can be a long trip.

Good luck Riders!

Ft. Steilacoom Results on Athletic.net

The boys' teams had an outstanding day at the Ft. Steilacoom Invitational last Saturday. Despite the drizzle and overcast, the Roughrider runners turned in excellent performances: 8th place finish (Varsity), 6th place finish (JV, maybe--Seth's finish was "lost"), and 4th place (JV B). For individual times/places, you can click on "RHS Page on Athletic.net" in the right-hand column.

Pictures are forthcoming.

Ft. Steilacoom Invite Race Times

On Saturday, the boys' team travels to Ft. Steilacoom Park in Lakewood, Pierce County. Here are the start times for the races:

9:20 Open Race
9:55 Youth Race (2 kilometers)
10:15 Boy's JV "team" This race is limited to 5 junior varsity runners per team.
10:45 Boys Flight 1 (#'s 5, 6, & 7)
10:55 Girls Flight 1 (#'s 5, 6, & 7)
11:30 Boys Flight 2 (#'s 2, 3, & 4)
11:40 Girls Flight 2 (#'s 2, 3, & 4)
12:15 Boys Flight 3 (# 1)
12:25 Girls Flight 3 (#1)
12:55 Boys Junior Varsity #2 race
1:25 Girls Junior Varsity Race

Awards will follow the completion of the final Junior Varsity Race.

Click here to go to the Meet Website.

Click here for directions to Ft. Steilacoom Park.

Roughriders Open Season at #5 Bellevue

The Roughrider Boys' XC teams travel to Kelsey Creek Park tomorrow (Wednesday, Sep 17) to face Bellevue and Interlake High Schools, both KingCo 3A teams. The meet likely starts at 4:00pm, but it is not confirmed.

Here are the directions to the Park. Leave yourself commute time for the drive across the bridge.

Driving directions to Kelsey Creek Park

12.5 mi – about 23 mins (up to 40 mins in traffic)

Roosevelt High School 1410 NE 66th St Seattle, WA 98115

1.	Head south on 15th Ave NE toward NE 66th St	0.1 mi
2.	Turn left at NE 65th St	0.5 mi
3.	Turn right at 25th Ave NE	1.2 mi
4.	Slight right at Montlake Blvd NE/WA-513	1.0 mi
5.	Merge onto WA-520 E via the ramp to Bellevue/Kirkland	5.9 mi
6.	Take the exit onto I-405 S toward Renton	2.1 mi
7.	Take exit 12 for SE 8th St	0.2 mi
8.	Turn left at SE 8th St	0.4 mi
9.	Continue on SE 7th Pl	0.5 mi
10.	Turn left at 130th Pl SE	0.2 mi
11.	Turn right at SE 4th Pl	0.4 mi
12.	Slight right	115 ft

Kelsey Creek Park

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KingCo Preview Meet Results

Meet results can be found on the Athletic.net Website: http://www.athletic.net/CrossCountry/Results/Meet.aspx?Meet=10712

No team score was kept as the meet is considered to be an exhibition.

Next meet, Wed 9/17, @ Bellevue. Not sure if it is at Kelsey Creek Park or not. Return for updated information.

Race times for Thursday's Kingco Preview Meet

Race Times

Mens Races 5,000 Meters Varsity 4:45 PM 5,000 Meters Junior Varsity 5:45 PM

Womens Races 5,000 Meters Junior Varsity 4:00 PM 5,000 Meters Varsity 5:15 PM

Directions

From Roosevelt High School:
Driving directions to Lincoln Park

13.5 mi – about 24 mins (up to 40 mins in traffic)

Roosevelt High School, Seattle, WA

1.	Head south on 15th Ave NE toward NE 66th St	0.1 mi
2.	Turn right at NE 65th St	0.5 mi
3.	Turn left at NE Ravenna Blvd	0.1 mi
4.	Slight right to merge onto I-5 S	7.0 mi
5.	Take exit 163A to merge onto W Seattle Bridge	3.2 mi
6.	Continue on Fauntleroy Way SW	2.7 mi

Lincoln Park 8011 Fauntleroy Way SW, Seattle, WA 98136

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Practice Time Now 2:45

Team practices now start at their regular time of 2:45 starting today, Tuesday, Sept. 2.

Note to Parents!

Hello RHS Roughrider XC parents . . . just a quick note to let you know how you can locate the schedule and results. On the right, locate the "RHS Page on Athletic.net" and click there. Athletic.net is a Website that most schools in Washington use to schedule meets and record meet results. You'll find the meet schedule on this site and, as the season progresses, you'll find times for the runners for each meet. At the top of the site, find "Team" and "Season stats" for more information about the team and each runner.

The first meet is next Thursday, Sept. 11 at Lincoln Park. The meet consists of 4 races, a JV and Varsity race for the boys and girls. The first race usually starts around 4:00pm. Check back for the order of the events. -- KS

Season Starts Monday, August 25th!

The Roughrider Boys' Cross Country team first official practice will be on Monday, August 25th at 3:30. Practice will be held at Cowan Park. If you cannot find Cowan Park, the address is 5849 15th Ave. NE, but the team meets on the Brooklyn Ave. NE side of the park.

Coach Collier is looking forward to seeing everyone once again!

Athletic Forms Due in Office Aug. 20!

You have less than 2 weeks to complete and submit your athletic forms to the office. Don’t wait!

http://www.rhsseattle.org/athletics.php#practice

Juniors and Seniors!

Attention all juniors and now seniors who ran last year. You need to come out for summer training or contact Coach Collier by email. Some of you really can benefit from this and make our team so much better. Coach Collier

hucollier@seattleschools.org or uton07@earthlink.net

Summer Conditioning Runs (Updated 6/19)

Today, Coach Collier announced the first summer conditioning runs will be held on Monday, June 23, 10:00am. Meet at the Green Lake track, across the street from the pitch 'n putt golf course.

The conditioning runs will continue the same time and place on Wednesday (6/25) and Friday (6/27).

Fall Athletic Registration Forms | Online Only

This year athletic registrations and paperwork will be made available via the Web only. To access the forms you need to fill out in order to participate, go to http://www.rhsseattle.org/athletics.php#register

Upcoming Fun Runs

The East / West Senior All-Star Race will be held at Woodland Park in Seattle on July 19, 10:00am. The all-star team is made up of 75 graduating male and female runners from all five high school classifications. Coaches can recommend any other senior student / athlete to this team who they deem deserving of this honor. Non all-star seniors are also encouraged to participate. The race also features junior, sophomore, freshman and alumni/coaches divisions and awards.

For more information, go to http://www.watfxc.com/XC/EastWest/EWMain.htm



On the same day, July 19, Nathan Hale athletic boosters host a shorter run . . .

What: 6th Annual Big Rock Fun Run (2.2 miles)
When: Saturday, July 19th - Registration begins at 8am - Race starts at 9am
Where: Race begins and ends at the Maple Leaf Church off of 35th & 100th (up the hill from Nathan Hale)
Why: All proceeds go to the Nathan Hale Sports Booster Club
Who: The run is put on by Volunteers from the Meadowbrook Community Care group. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to run this fun event.
A Bit More: The Big Rock Fun Run has been an annual summer run for the Nathan Hale Cross Country team as well as many members of the Wedgewood community. Donors typically include Starbucks, State Farm, QFC, Wedgewood Ale House, ect... The entry fee for the run is $20 adult - $15 for 18 & under and includes an awesome t-shirt. There is coffee and snacks along with live music during the pre-race festivities. This year the Nathan Hale Cross Country Team will be hosting a community BBQ after the event in the Parking Lot & Grass across the street from the church.

XC Season Begins Now!

Coach Collier will host an informational meeting to be held on Wednesday, June 11 at 2:30 in the RHS commons. Incoming 8th graders as well as interested high school boys are welcome to attend and learn about the summer's activities as well as the upcoming season. First day of practice will be Monday, August 18. It sounds like a long way off, but in terms of getting into running shape, it really is not.

See you on Wednesday afternoon! Go Rider Cross Country!

2008 Tentative Schedule

Th 9/11 Preseason Kingco Meet Lincoln Park
W 9/17 Interlake, RHS @ Bellevue
Sa 9/20 Ft. Steilacoom Invitational
W 9/24 Inglemoor, Garfield, RHS @ Liberty
Sa 9/27 Bellevue XC Invitational-Lake Sammamish SP
W 10/8 Newport, Skyline, Issaquah, RHS @ Eastlake
Sa 10/11 Hole-in-the-Wall Invitational, Lakewood HS (Snohomish Co.)
W 10/15 Garfield, Ballard @ RHS (Lincoln Park)
Th 10/23 Kingco @ Lincoln Park
Sa 11/1 District @ Lincoln Park
Sa 11/8 State @ Sun Willows GC, Pasco

Summer Camp Information

What: Falcon Running Camp 2008
Where: Seattle Pacific University's Casey Campus at Fort Casey on Whidbey Island.
When: One resident session, July 20-25
Tuition: $370 (team rates available upon request)
Camp Director: Doris Heritage and Erika Daligcon
E-mail: doris@spu.edu or dalige@spu.edu
Phone: (206) 281-2085
Brochure: http://www.spufalcons.com/Pdfs/gen/2008/3/3/2008FRCbrochure.pdf


What: University of Washington, Oly Peaks Camp, July 20-25
Where: Camp Hoskins at Fort Flager State Park, east of Chimicum, near Port Townsend, and directly across the water from Camp Casey on Whidbey Island.
When: One resident session, July 20-25
Tution: $395 (team rates, (5 or more) $375
Camp Directors: Greg Metcaf and Brad Barquist
E-mail: olypeaks@yahoo.com
Phone: 206-264-5157
More information: http://www.olypeaks.com/


What: Clear Lake/White Pass Cross Country Camp
Where: White Pass Ski Resort and Condominiums
When: July (All sessions full)
More information: http://www.whitepassxccamp.com/

We're Thinking of You, Bo

It is hard to know what to say, Bo, but we are thinking of you. The RHS Rider Cross Country team offers its condolences to you and your family. Peace to you.

We should all aspire to live life like your Father.