May 15, 2013
Rogers Cross Country Runners
Welcome
to a proud tradition of Rogers Cross Country. My name is Mr. Zentz and I will
be your new cross country coach. I am looking forward to a great experience and
hope through your support I can help you achieve your goals and become a
life-long runner. In order for us to achieve great things, we need to be active
with our communication, diligent in our hard work and most importantly have
fun.
The
following blog is filled with the details needed to continue the
success of the Rogers’ Cross Country program.
Within the blog please find the following items; a detailed account of
how to be eligible to attend summer workouts, summer workout schedule, a Puyallup School
District grade check, and a running log.
Please take the time to read through the entire packet and if you have any
questions please feel free to contact me at the above contact information.
I am
excited to begin the summer workouts and I look forward to having the
opportunity to grow as a team.
Ken
Zentz
How do I get eligible to
participate in the summer workouts?
·
Athletes wanting to participate
in the summer workouts will need to be cleared through Mr. Collins.
o
All
track athletes that have participated in the 2013 season need Mr. Carlson to
give their current blue card to Mr. Collins.
You are responsible for getting the Blue Card from Mr. Collins to me.
o
If
you are new to sports and have not filled out the district paperwork, please
find a copy in the main office and complete all the necessary district
requirements to become eligible.
o
If
you were last in a winter or fall sport.
Please see Mr. Collins for a new blue card or one that is on file.
o
If
you are new to Rogers or going into 9th grade please contact the
athletic office @ 253-841-8717. They
will lead you through the necessary paperwork.
o
No athletes will participate in
summer workouts without being cleared.
Please remember that Mr. Collins will only clear athletes until the end
of school.
Summer Schedule:
·
Summer
workouts will begin on May 29th, 2013.
·
Summer
Practices will be on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. During the remainder of the school year
practices will start @ 2:30. Once school
is out for summer, practices will begin at 8:00 am. by the Rogers Cross Country
and Track Shed.
·
Tentative
Starting Schedule
o
May
29th: 2:30-4:00
o
May
30th: 2:30-4:00
o
June
1st:Lynch Creek 5K or 10K Optional
o
June
8th- Sound To Narrows 5k or 10k Optional
o
June
8th- Shoe Fitting and BBQ @ Fleet Feet
200 Mile Club
Blog:
Coach Zentz will compile the information and send out new workouts and
information via the following blog. http://xcrogers.blogspot.com
If you
have computer access or smart phone access please bookmark the following so you
can stay up to day on all new information.
Charity Miles
Charity
Miles provides runners with a special incentive to get out and run. By downloading the free App for your smart
phone, you can begin logging miles for a charity of your choice. It is not mandatory to use the Charity Miles
App when you run, but if you want added incentive to run then please run for
your favorite charity. As a team we can
train, get in shape and most importantly practice servant leadership that can
change people’s lives. Please consider
running for a cause. You can learn more
about Charity Miles by going to the following web address http://www.charitymiles.org/.
Questions:
If you have questions about summer running please don’t hesitate to call
Coach Zentz at 253-341-0047 or Coach Morton at 253-678-8117
May 15, 2013
Rogers Cross Country Runners
Welcome
to a proud tradition of Rogers Cross Country. My name is Mr. Zentz and I will
be your new cross country coach. I am looking forward to a great experience and
hope through your support I can help you achieve your goals and become a
life-long runner. In order for us to achieve great things, we need to be active
with our communication, diligent in our hard work and most importantly have
fun.
The
following blog is filled with the details needed to continue the
success of the Rogers’ Cross Country program.
Within the blog please find the following items; a detailed account of
how to be eligible to attend summer workouts, summer workout schedule, a Puyallup School
District grade check, and a running log.
Please take the time to read through the entire packet and if you have any
questions please feel free to contact me at the above contact information.
I am
excited to begin the summer workouts and I look forward to having the
opportunity to grow as a team.
Ken
Zentz
How do I get eligible to
participate in the summer workouts?
·
Athletes wanting to participate
in the summer workouts will need to be cleared through Mr. Collins.
o
All
track athletes that have participated in the 2013 season need Mr. Carlson to
give their current blue card to Mr. Collins.
You are responsible for getting the Blue Card from Mr. Collins to me.
o
If
you are new to sports and have not filled out the district paperwork, please
find a copy in the main office and complete all the necessary district
requirements to become eligible.
o
If
you were last in a winter or fall sport.
Please see Mr. Collins for a new blue card or one that is on file.
o
If
you are new to Rogers or going into 9th grade please contact the
athletic office @ 253-841-8717. They
will lead you through the necessary paperwork.
o
No athletes will participate in
summer workouts without being cleared.
Please remember that Mr. Collins will only clear athletes until the end
of school.
Summer Schedule:
·
Summer
workouts will begin on May 29th, 2013.
·
Summer
Practices will be on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. During the remainder of the school year
practices will start @ 2:30. Once school
is out for summer, practices will begin at 8:00 am. by the Rogers Cross Country
and Track Shed.
·
Tentative
Starting Schedule
o
May
29th: 2:30-4:00
o
May
30th: 2:30-4:00
o
June
1st:Lynch Creek 5K or 10K Optional
o
June
8th- Sound To Narrows 5k or 10k Optional
o
June
8th- Shoe Fitting and BBQ @ Fleet Feet
200 Mile Club
At the
beginning of each summer we challenge all athletes to run at least 200 miles in
the off season. This year we will be
rewarding athletes that complete at least 200 miles by July 26, 2013 with a 200
mile club t-shirt. We realize that the
summer is a busy time, but we also know that hard work will be rewarded with
amazing results. One of the keys to a
successful summer running program is accountability. Submitting weekly mileage benefits
everyone…those doing the work receive the recognition they deserve and those
struggling to stay focused will receive the support they need. Here is how it works:
Reporting
Mileage: You will need to log and report
your mileage to Coach Zentz each week.
The easiest way to do this is to send an email to zentzkc@puyallup.k12.wa.us. Please submit these
by midnight each Saturday. If you do not
have access to email, either ask a teammate to submit your miles for you or
text Coach Zentz.
Make
sure to give the following information each Saturday.
·
Name
·
Your
mileage for the seven days ending that Saturday
·
Your
mileage from the state of the summer( May 29 being the first day)
Blog:
Coach Zentz will compile the information and send out new workouts and
information via the following blog. http://xcrogers.blogspot.com
If you
have computer access or smart phone access please bookmark the following so you
can stay up to day on all new information.
Charity Miles
Charity
Miles provides runners with a special incentive to get out and run. By downloading the free App for your smart
phone, you can begin logging miles for a charity of your choice. It is not mandatory to use the Charity Miles
App when you run, but if you want added incentive to run then please run for
your favorite charity. As a team we can
train, get in shape and most importantly practice servant leadership that can
change people’s lives. Please consider
running for a cause. You can learn more
about Charity Miles by going to the following web address http://www.charitymiles.org/.
Questions:
If you have questions about summer running please don’t hesitate to call
Coach Zentz at 253-341-0047 or Coach Morton at 253-678-8117
