Preliminary-Cross Country 2010 Information

Dear Laker Cross Country Athlete and Parents,

Cross Country Camp is quickly approaching and I wanted to send you and your parents’ information so
you will be informed and ready for camp. Please share this information with your parents!

*Parents* are welcomed and strongly encouraged to attend the first team meeting, fitness test, and eat
dinner with the team on Wednesday August 25, 2010. Parents we would like you to feel like part of our
team, so please feel free to attend these first few events to cheer on your son or daughter and his or her
teammates.

Practice times Fall 2010: Please note we plan to practice from 6am to 8am this fall Monday through
Friday. Saturday we will practice in the morning and will start at either 8am or 9am depending on our
running location for that weekend. Sunday’s will always be a day off.

Move-in date: This year we will have you move-in during normal moving dates. The normal move-in date
this year in Wednesday August 25, 2010. In the past we moved-in early but because of the new NCAA Life
in Balance proposal and the conference, regional and national championships each being 2 weeks later than
normal we are going to have you move-in during the normal move-in date.

Information source: Please check the following website for updates and information throughout the
summer and the academic year. I strongly encourage you and your family and friends to add yourselves as
a follower of this website (Click on the “follow” link on right side of the page) so that I know you are
staying updated. I also encourage you to post comments or questions on new posts, and take part in the
interactive surveys that I will offer.

http://lssurunning.blogspot.com/

Location: This year we will travel to Wolverine Camps in Wolverine, Michigan. Wolverine is located
approximately 5 miles south of Indian River, MI. This will be LSSU’s first year at Wolverine Camps
however, I have had the opportunity to work camps at Wolverine for the past 8 years and I am very familiar
with the camp, the surrounding area, the running trails, and the various items to do at camp. While this new
camp will be new to many of you Wolverine has many advantages over Bay Cliff including: the running
and the trails in the area are better, there is a ice pond on camp property to ice our legs in, there are many
team activities we can do including: tubing down the Sturgeon River, a low ropes course, a high ropes
course, many challenge elements, a team challenge wall, and many other. The other benefits are we will
have the camp to our selves and will not have to share facilities and the camp is only 90 miles from
campus.

Their website is: http://www.wolverinecamps.com/main.htm

10652 South Straits Highway

Wolverine, MI 49799-9765
(231) 525-8211
Cost: The cost for this year’s cross-country camp will once again be $125.There will not be an increase in
fees! Also a new option is available this year with two new athletic department fundraisers. Students
that raise $200 or more dollars through either the Women’s Walk or the Golf fundraiser (selling hole
sponsors) will not be required to pay the camp fee. Please note that donations to both the women’s walk
and the golf outing are tax deductable. I encourage you to get sponsors and not pay the camp fee!

Women’s Walk: In its second year. This will be the cross country team’s first year participating in this
event. I encourage everyone to get their families and friends involved. The more funds you are able to raise
with this event the more equipment (shirts, apparel, shoes…etc) we can purchase for the team.
Information is available in your packet. It is also available online at:

http://www.lssulakers.com/information/women-s_walk

Golf Outing: another fundraiser occurring on the same day as the women’s walk. Student athlete’s are
again encouraged to get hole sponsors or golfers to participate in the event. Again, I encourage everyone to
get their families and friends involved. The more funds you are able to raise with this event the more
equipment (shirts, apparel, shoes…etc) we can purchase for the team.

Forms are included in your packet.

Costs, transportation, and fundraisers: The university provides our cross country team with a budget
that pays for our travel costs for all away meets. Uniforms are also provided (they are checked out at the
beginning of each season). The only cost you will have as an athlete is for cross country camp if you
choose not to fundraise. If you reach above and beyond the minimum fundraiser levels this will enable me
to purchase cross country practice clothing such as sweatshirts, t-shirts, dri-fit shirts…etc. I am excited as
cross country athletes the only fundraisers you are involved with with be the Women’s walk and the gold
outing. Additionally the cross country team will receive the profits from the Turkey Trot and Cabin Fever
road races. I truly believe we can do some exciting things this fall!

Transportation: The team will provide transportation to all athletes that are cleared by the NCAA
Clearinghouse. Those not cleared by the NCAA Clearinghouse will have to provide their own
transportation.

Physicals: Those who have not completed a physical will need to do so prior to the beginning of cross-
country camp. You can get a physical at home by your local doctor however; it needs to be completed on
the LSSU physical form.

Physical forms are available online please download and print the form if necessary:

http://www.lssulakers.com/information/forms/Medical_form.pdf

Paperwork: Please ensure that prior to the beginning of cross-country camp you have completed the
following:
1. Physical:
http://www.lssulakers.com/information/forms/Medical_form.pdf

2. Heath History and Medical Insurance forms:

http://www.lssulakers.com/information/forms/Frosh-transfer_forms_2008-09.pdf
*Please make sure you have all of this paperwork completed when you report to camp. You can either
mail the paperwork before you arrive or hand-deliver it. I would strongly recommend mailing the
paperwork to Nicola Gray our athletic trainer. That way she can review the paperwork and let both
yourself and me know before camp if you are missing anything. Also please have a photocopy of your
health insurance card (both back and front of the card). The training staff requires all of these items
before you are cleared for your first practice.

Mail paperwork to:

Nicola Gray
650 West Easterday Avenue
Sault Ste Marie, MI
49783

Team paperwork: Please return the enclosed form to me as soon as possible to allow me to prepare for the
season. Information necessary on this form is contact information, uniform sizes…etc.

Important Dates and Times:

 • Move-In for those living on Campus: Wednesday August 25, 2010 anytime between 8am and
4:00pm. You can contact the housing office at the following number with any questions: 906-635-
2411. If you need to pickup your keys after hours please contact Campus Security’s their number
is 906-635-2210.

• Report for team meeting: Wednesday August 25, 2010 5pm Norris Center room 202. Team
fitness test to follow. (Must have physical paperwork, heath history form, and insurance
information). (Parent’s are strongly encouraged to attend) We will have dinner available for
everyone at Sherman Park after the fitness test.

• Lake Week: see attach Laker Week schedule of events.

• Cross Country Camp at Wolverine Camps: Friday September 3, 2010 through Monday
September 7, 2010.

Training Log: Everyone needs to complete a training log. You are required to maintain an online training
log so that I can monitor your progress. This is an important requirement…please log on today or you will
be contacted to do so.

To become a member of our training “club” please register if you are not already a LogYourRun.com user.

http://www.logyourrun.com/my-profile/registers.html

Once you are logged in, please click on the following link, which will assign you to Lake Superior State
University Running. (You can also go to http://lssurunning.blogspot.com and follow the directions there)

http://www.logyourrun.com/index.php?option=com_clubs&task=invite&code=8L77M5VoWvFNB2

Fitness Test: We will conduct our annual fitness test as always on the first day of the season to assess each
athlete’s fitness levels. This year our men’s team will complete 10 miles for time and our women’s team
will complete 10km for time. This year each true cross country athlete will finish the distance for time even
if they fall off pace. Please remember to be very diligent and consistent with your training this summer.
The fitness test is realistic for those who train appropriately. The fitness test as always will be conducted on
a 2km (1.25 mile) loop on the Algonquin Ski trails.

NCAA Clearinghouse: It is important for all incoming freshman to be cleared by the NCAA
Clearinghouse prior to arrival at cross-country camp. Athletes must be cleared by the NCAA Clearinghouse
in order to travel with the team off campus as well as to compete. Therefore, it is critical that you take the
time to ensure that you are cleared before you arrive on campus and most certainly before we travel to
camp. Remember to send in your final transcripts after you graduate this spring and also please
remember to complete the amateurism portion with the NCAA Clearinghouse. Both portions need to be
completed before camp. The NCAA requires proof of graduation. Please contact the NCAA Clearinghouse
early for it can take several weeks to get cleared. Do not wait until the end of the summer!

For more information: www.ncaaclearinghouse.net

What to bring to CAMP:

• Sleeping bag
• Pillow
• Running clothes for warmer and cooler weather: remember to bring long sleeve shirts,
running pants, multiple pairs of running shorts…etc
• Sun Screen
 • Towel (beach towel, and normal towel)
• Baiting suit
• Bug Repellent
• Hat
• At least 2 pairs of running shoes. (Please break -in new shoes before camp!)
• notebook, pen/pencil

Itinerary:

Wednesday August 25, 2010:

• Early Move-In from 8:00am to 4:00pm
• Team meeting 5pm Norris Center RM202 (Parents are encouraged to attend!)
• Team fitness test to follow (Parents are encouraged to attend!)
• Dinner to follow the fitness test at Sherman Park (Parents are encouraged to attend!)
Thursday August 26, 2010:
• Practice 6am to 8am
• General Education Testing 10am
• See Laker Week activities sheet for meet information details.

Friday August 27, 2010:

• Practice 6am to 8am
• Anchors Away Assembly 12pm
• Lakerpalooza 1pm
• See Laker Week activities sheet for meet information details.

Saturday August 28, 2010:

• Practice 6am to 8am
• Women’s Walk 9am
• Golf outing 12pm

Sunday August 29, 2010:

• Day off, get prepared for the first day of classes.

Monday August 30, 2010:

• First day of classes
• Practice 6am to 8am
• Campus activities see attached sheet.

Tuesday August 31, 2010:

• Second day of classes
• Practice 6am to 8am
• Campus activities see attached sheet.

Wednesday September 1, 2010:

• Third day of classes
• Practice 6am to 8am
• Campus activities see attached sheet.

Thursday September 2, 2010:

• Fourth day of classes
• Practice 6am to 8am
 • Campus activities see attached sheet Team Cross Country Camp at Bay Cliff

Friday September 3, 2010:

• End of the first week of classes
• Practice 6am to 8am
• Depart for Team Cross Country Camp at Wolverine, MI 5pm. Meet in front of the Norris Center.

Saturday September 4, 2010:

• Cross Country Camp @ Wolverine Camps: all day

Sunday September 5, 2010:

• Cross Country Camp @ Wolverine Camps: all day

Monday September 6, 2010:

• Cross Country Camp @ Wolverine Camps: all day
• Labor Day

Tuesday September 7, 2010:

• No classes today
• Practice 6am to 8am
Wednesday September 8, 2010:
• Practice 6am to 8am
• Classes Resume.
2010 Cross Country Season: Encourage your parents, family and friends to place the following meets on
their calendar and to attend as many meets as they can fit in their schedule! I am trying to compete in as
many Saturday meets as possible this year to minimize missed class time and to make it easier for parents,
family and friends to attend.

2010 Cross Country Schedule

The championship portion of our schedule has been determined. I am still working on races for September
2010 including discussions regarding our home meet and other away travel. The GLIAC Coaches meeting
is scheduled for June 9, 2010 and our schedule pre-championship schedule should be finalized shortly
thereafter.

October 8, 2010: Michigan Intercollegiate Championships (Oakland): Oakland, MI

October 23, 2010: UP Championships (NMU): Marquette, MI

November 6, 2010: GLIAC Championships (Hillsdale College): Hillsdale, MI

November 20, 2010: NCAA Great Lakes Regional (Bellarmine): Louisville, KY

December 4, 2010: NCAA DII Championships (Bellarmine): Louisville, KY

Please contact me with any questions or concerns,

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Stephen Eles
Head Men's and Women's Cross Country Coach
Lake Superior State University
650 West Easterday Avenue SSM, MI 49783
Office Phone: 906-635-2765 until the end of May
Cell Phone: 906-322-6314