Hello,
I hope everyone has had a nice break from school and enjoyable time with family during the Christmas season! For any of the cross country runners that are available before project week, we have plans for the 6th annual Trinity CC Christmas Party. Here are the details:
What: Trinity Cross Country Christmas Party
Where: Oxboro Evangelical Free Church - 9431 Nicollet Avenue South, Bloomington, MN 55420
Date: Saturday, January 4th
Time: 6:00-9:00pm
Who: All Trinity 2013 Cross Country Runners (...any high school-graduated Trinity cross country alumni are also welcome and encouraged to attend)
What To Bring: $3 for pizza supper and a white elephant gift (something you made, something to regift, or something that would cost under $5)
Schedule of Events:
6:00pm - Doors are open/Social Time
6:30pm - Pizza will be delivered/ready for supper (there will be vegetarian and gluten-free pizza available)
7:00pm - White Elephant gift exchange
7:30pm - Games/Hang Out Time/Open Gym
There will be a gym for dodgeball, basketball, floor hockey, etc...there will also be games, trivia, and contests available to play...or you can just sit and catch up with your friends and teammates. If you can't stay until 9pm or can't arrive until 7pm, don't worry...just come join us for as long as you can.
We hope to see you on Saturday, January 4th! Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thanks,
Jesse
Trinity Cross Country
Monday, December 30, 2013
Sunday, December 29, 2013
State Meet and 2013 Season Wrap-Up
Hello,
This post is long overdue, but I wanted to share some information from the State Meet, recognize runners for team awards, and say thank you.
State Meet Results-
Girls Varsity-
14:52.3 - Becca Wilkin (5:39, 6:17, 2:56) - 3rd place
15:40.5 - Lotus Schifsky (5:55, 6:40, 3:05) - 31st place
(176 total girls runners)
It was the fourth season in a row that Trinity was participating at the State Meet with an individual or team. It was an exciting experience to have a couple of runners perform so well at such a big meet...and fun for the rest of the team to be involved and come out to support them at State and in the training leading up to the event.
It was another great season for both the boys and girls teams. We will miss a couple of key senior leaders, but potentially return lots of talent and experience for the 2014 season with reason to be very optimistic about the future.
All-State-
By placing third at the State Meet, Becca Wilkin earned her status as an All-State runner (top 25) and State Medalist (top 10). The highest finish ever for a Trinity runner and a fitting end to an impressive season for Becca.
Academic All-State-
Both the Trinity Boys and Girls Cross Country teams achieved the highest level of academic all-state honor - Gold Level. This means that the varsity runners listed on the Section 4A roster averaged a GPA level of 3.75 or higher. Congratulations to both squads!
Also, Lotus Schifsky and Becca Wilkin both earned individual academic all-state honors this season. If a runner is in grades 10-12, places in the top 15 at the Section meet, and has a GPA over 3.75 - they also are recognized as individual academic all-state student-athletes. Congratulations Lotus and Becca!
Team Awards-
Our CC banquet seems so long ago now, but on Saturday, November 16th we acknowledged these runners with well-deserved awards:
Boys-
Most Valuable - Henry Brink
Most Dedicated - John Michael Berns
Most Improved - Raymond Tallarini
Spirit Award - Tyler Husaby
Junior High Runner of the Year - Thomas Wilkin
Girls-
Most Valuable - Becca Wilkin
Most Dedicated - Lotus Schifsky
Most Improved - Hannah Kehl
Spirit Award - Claire Mealey
Junior High Runner of the Year - Elizabeth Neil
Motivation for 2014 Season-
Summer and off-season training is the key for any individual and team success in distance running...and it's no different at Trinity.
Many of you have had a chance to see what an improved summer of training has already done to establish a routine of running, which leads to faster times and better racing. Let's keep the growth of this cross country program going by each doing our part to improve and have the patience to stick with training!
Every runner should evaluate their own situation and determine what the next step in their training should be to improve - it will be different for everyone based on experience, previous summer training, and age. If you have questions, please ask me...I would be glad to help.
There is no magic method to becoming a better and faster runner, but I can give you some important advice a previous coach of mine imparted on me:
Coach: "Do you know the secret to becoming a better runner? To run. And run some more. And do it often."
Seems simple doesn't it? ...but when the cold winter months or the busy summer months roll around, it gets harder and harder to be diligent in training...to keep the routine and remember that consistency in training is the best way to improve.
Thank you-
I want to say thanks again to the parents and families of the cross country runners for hosting events, providing transportation, timing and working at meets, and for your support and patience throughout the season. It can be a big challenge for coaches with such a large group of athletes, but we are always pleased with the willingness of so many to chip in and help out as needed. Our success comes from your involvement and the positive team atmosphere you help us instill in the program.
This post is long overdue, but I wanted to share some information from the State Meet, recognize runners for team awards, and say thank you.
State Meet Results-
Girls Varsity-
14:52.3 - Becca Wilkin (5:39, 6:17, 2:56) - 3rd place
15:40.5 - Lotus Schifsky (5:55, 6:40, 3:05) - 31st place
(176 total girls runners)
It was the fourth season in a row that Trinity was participating at the State Meet with an individual or team. It was an exciting experience to have a couple of runners perform so well at such a big meet...and fun for the rest of the team to be involved and come out to support them at State and in the training leading up to the event.
It was another great season for both the boys and girls teams. We will miss a couple of key senior leaders, but potentially return lots of talent and experience for the 2014 season with reason to be very optimistic about the future.
All-State-
By placing third at the State Meet, Becca Wilkin earned her status as an All-State runner (top 25) and State Medalist (top 10). The highest finish ever for a Trinity runner and a fitting end to an impressive season for Becca.
Academic All-State-
Both the Trinity Boys and Girls Cross Country teams achieved the highest level of academic all-state honor - Gold Level. This means that the varsity runners listed on the Section 4A roster averaged a GPA level of 3.75 or higher. Congratulations to both squads!
Also, Lotus Schifsky and Becca Wilkin both earned individual academic all-state honors this season. If a runner is in grades 10-12, places in the top 15 at the Section meet, and has a GPA over 3.75 - they also are recognized as individual academic all-state student-athletes. Congratulations Lotus and Becca!
Team Awards-
Our CC banquet seems so long ago now, but on Saturday, November 16th we acknowledged these runners with well-deserved awards:
Boys-
Most Valuable - Henry Brink
Most Dedicated - John Michael Berns
Most Improved - Raymond Tallarini
Spirit Award - Tyler Husaby
Junior High Runner of the Year - Thomas Wilkin
Girls-
Most Valuable - Becca Wilkin
Most Dedicated - Lotus Schifsky
Most Improved - Hannah Kehl
Spirit Award - Claire Mealey
Junior High Runner of the Year - Elizabeth Neil
Motivation for 2014 Season-
Summer and off-season training is the key for any individual and team success in distance running...and it's no different at Trinity.
Many of you have had a chance to see what an improved summer of training has already done to establish a routine of running, which leads to faster times and better racing. Let's keep the growth of this cross country program going by each doing our part to improve and have the patience to stick with training!
Every runner should evaluate their own situation and determine what the next step in their training should be to improve - it will be different for everyone based on experience, previous summer training, and age. If you have questions, please ask me...I would be glad to help.
There is no magic method to becoming a better and faster runner, but I can give you some important advice a previous coach of mine imparted on me:
Coach: "Do you know the secret to becoming a better runner? To run. And run some more. And do it often."
Seems simple doesn't it? ...but when the cold winter months or the busy summer months roll around, it gets harder and harder to be diligent in training...to keep the routine and remember that consistency in training is the best way to improve.
Thank you-
I want to say thanks again to the parents and families of the cross country runners for hosting events, providing transportation, timing and working at meets, and for your support and patience throughout the season. It can be a big challenge for coaches with such a large group of athletes, but we are always pleased with the willingness of so many to chip in and help out as needed. Our success comes from your involvement and the positive team atmosphere you help us instill in the program.
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