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Lone Tree Head Coach

Jennifer (Jen) Schilter

Hello and welcome to another season of LandSharks Cross Country (XC)!  My name is Jen Schilter and I am fortunate enough to be the head coach.  I have been volunteering with Lone Tree Elementary LandSharks for 6 years and I am so excited to be working with the kids of LTE!  I have a daughter, Aubree (5th Grade),  who will be participating . I have a son , Jacob (7th grade), who has graduated from LTE and now attends Rocky Heights.  A little about myself - I started running alongside my dad when I was a child, and haven’t stopped. I ran competitively in High School and College and continue to run road races, half marathons and relay races when life allows. My kids are both active in other sports as well as other extracurricular activities. Life is busy, but my kids always ask to do Landsharks season after season. Why is this you ask? Landsharks is a non-competitive youth program that introduces running to your kids in a safe and fun environment. We focus on setting individualized goals, making friends, encouraging teammates, and ultimately having fun! I can’t wait to meet your kids and look forward to a fun and exciting Spring Season!

Jen's info:
Phone number: 
(503) 708-7770
Email: jennifer.schilter@gmail.com 

Lone Tree Assistant Coach

Amy Peck

I am so excited to be coaching Lone Tree Elementary's  Landsharks Spring Track program! I have  a 5th grader running with Landsharks and one running in middle school.  I ran competitively in high school and college, When I signed my kids up for Landsharks the first time it is was to give them a group sport that was also individual enough for them to make it their own - and I never wanted them to think that they couldn't be runners. My  kids participate in other sports but I know that running can improve performance across all sports. Running lets each person make what they want out of it. I can't wait to see how each kid makes it their own! It is going to be a great Spring season!

Amy's info:
Phone number:
(970) 445-7619
Email: peckamy@gmail.com


Lone Tree Elementary Landsharks

Who Can Participate

The Lone Tree Elementary chapter of the Landsharks Running Club is open to K-6 students.

Landshark Philosophy

The Landsharks Running Club develops young athletes in positive, safe, character-based programs.
The focus is on having fun, improving personal skills, being an encouraging teammate, making new friends, and promoting a healthy lifestyle.

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 Lone Tree Elementary.

FIRST PRACTICE

Monday, April 3rd

PRACTICE DAYS & Location

**Mondays and Wednesdays**
**Optional Practices on some Fridays - TBD**

Practices are in the field next to Lone Tree Elementary

Kids meet at the picnic shelter

PRACTICE TIMES

3:15-4:00 pm

 

Extra Information

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:  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 two running stores sponsoring our program and providing a discount for Landshark runners:  Colorado Running Company  in Colorado Springs and the Runner’s Roost in Lone Tree.


MEET INFORMATION

Meets are scheduled at Cresthill Middle School at 6:00 pm on the following Monday evenings:

April 24th
May 1st
May 8th


Race Schedule

Schedule of events

Runners and Coaches Arrive

Coaches Meeting

Parent Volunteers meet the Site Director for specific course assignments

Star Spangled Banner

Races Begin

Each meet night runners will run two races.

Meet #1
All runners will run the 50m dash,
followed by the 400m OR 800m race.

Meet #2
All runners will run the 100m dash,
followed by the 400m OR 800m race.


Meet #3
All runners will run the 200m dash,
followed by 400m OR 1600m race.

***Heats will be decided by Site Director on meet day***



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.

  1. Please park in designated areas only.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Each race night all runners can run two races.  A sprint followed by a mid-distance race.
  5. No parents or non-competing runners are allowed on the track with the runners.
  6. 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.
  7. Have fun and cheer for all runners because, “Finishing is Winning!”

Cross Country Meet at Redstone Park

THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO FOR OUR COMMUNITY!