Trailblazer - DC Leaders
Tom Oldenburg
(262)945-0153
tomoldenburg@hotmail.com
and
Brenna Ellington
(303)503-1298
ellingtonbj@hotmail.com
Parents will be notified by text or email if there is a cancelled practice.
Landsharks Running Club Important Dates
Registration Opens
February 10th at 9:00 am.
PRACTICES
First Practice: Wednesday, September 8th
Where: Trailblazer DC - meet by baseball diamond after school
When: Mon & Wed - 3:45-4:30 pm, EXCEPT 1st week, Wed & Fri
Ensure runners come to school dressed for practice.
Pick your child up promptly at 4:30 pm
Notify the Leaders if your runner is going home on their own or if someone other than a parent is picking them up.
Download the Sports Engine App
Landsharks parents can use the SportsEngine mobile application to receive text updates, view the schedule and locations of events. The SportsEngine app can be downloaded from the Apple App Store or Google Play. Once installed, search for Trailblazer - Douglas County.
DRESS FOR SUCCESS
Runners need to dress according to the weather. We encourage them to change out of their school attire into running clothes before practice begins.
Clothing guidelines:
55 degrees and warmer - Running shoes, t-shirt, shorts, and optional running hat.
45-54 degrees - Running shoes, t-shirt, sweatshirt/windbreaker, shorts or sweat pants.
44 degrees and cooler - Running shoes, t-shirt, sweatshirt/windbreaker, sweat pants, running hat/head band and gloves. If it is windy, dress one cooler level down.
Running Shoes
Running shoes: We will train on the areas around the school. We encourage you to purchase running shoes for your runner(s). Please check your child’s current running shoes for wear. Expect to pay at least $50 for a good shoe that will last for the fall and spring series if worn just for running. Buy them a little large, not tight. We have three running stores sponsoring our program and providing a discount for Landshark runners: Colorado Running Company in Colorado Springs and the Runner’s Roost.
MEET INFORMATION
Meets are scheduled at Cresthill Middle School
on Wednesdays at 5:30 pm on:
April 27th
May 4th
May 11th
Schedule of Event
Our schedule of events:
5:00 - Runners and Coaches Arrive
5:05 - Coaches Meeting
5:15 - Parent Volunteers meet the Site Director for course assignments
5:25 - Star Spangled Banner
5:30 - Races Begin
Meet #1: 50m dash followed by 400m OR 800m
Meet #2: 100m dash followed by 400m OR 800m
Meet #3: 800m OR 1600m followed by 200m dash
***Heat order will be run at discretion of the Site Director***
WEATHER POLICIES
Landsharks Lightning Policy
1. We will monitor the weather via the Weather Bug App with Spark Function.
2. Activities shall be immediately suspended and all personnel directed to move to a safe area when the meter indicates lightning is within a 8-mile radius. Activities shall remain suspended until the device indicates there is no longer lightning within a 8-mile radius.
3. If the device fails or connectivity is poor, we will suspend activity when cloud-to-ground lightning is observed OR thunder is heard. We will quickly direct staff, participants and athletes to pre-determined shelter(s).
4. Once the practice/race has been suspended, we will wait at least 20 minutes after the last thunder or flash of lightning is witnessed, prior to resuming.
5. Any subsequent thunder or lightning, after the beginning of the 20-minute count, reset the clock and another 20-minute count should begin.
6. Please share the safety plan with others picking up your athlete.
7. Understand the evacuation process depending on the site lay out.
Meet Guidelines
In order to create a safe environment for our Landshark runners and families, please adhere to the following guidelines for our races. These guidelines are in place to help keep our races organized and fun for the kids and parents.
- Please park in designated areas only.
- Upon arrival, please locate your runner(s) school coach to receive race bib and then parents must proceed to designated spectator viewing area. The only adults allowed on in the infield are coaches and/or volunteers with a Landsharks' T-shirt.
- Exchange runners should check-in with the Site Director, who is in the Tie-dye or Bright yellow T-shirt. Your runner will receive their bib at that time. All runners are required to have a bib prior to racing. Bibs should be pinned on the back of the runners' shirt for ease of removal in the finish chute.
- Each race night all runners can run two races. A sprint followed by a mid-distance race.
- No parents or non-competing runners are allowed on the track with the runners.
- Following your runner's race, your child will find you in the designated parent viewing area. You are free to stay and watch the remainder of the races or depart if so desired.
- Have fun and cheer for all runners because, “Finishing is Winning!”
THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO FOR OUR COMMUNITY!
