Saline Middle School
Fall 2009 Cross Country
2009 Saline Middle School Cross Country Invitiational
All 7th & 8th graders are invited to join the Middle School cross country team!
The MS cross country team offers you a chance to experience the fun of a competitive sport in a positive atmosphere.
Important dates to remember:
Middle School Cross Country Camp:
M-F July 27-July 31 8:30-10:00AM MS Track Fee: $40
Get a jump start on the season! Registration includes a t-shirt. Go to www.salineonline.org to register.
Saline Summerfest 5k Run & Walk- Saturday, August 8, 8:30 AM
Race starts and finishes by Saline City Hall.
A Saline Chamber of Commerce Event with part of the proceeds going to the Saline Middle School Cross Country Program.
Go to salinesummerfest.com to find out more and to download an entry form!!
Summer Conditioning
We will meet Monday-Friday, August 24-September 4, 8:30-10:00AM at the MS Track! Let the fun begin!!
Practice Begins!
We will meet on the first day of school, September 8 at 3:00 in the gym. If you have a current physical you can practice with us on the first day!
Questions?
If you have any questions please contact Coach Cindy Barnett at cbarnett@twotwelvearts.org
Contact Information
If you are interested in being part of the team send your name, phone number and email address to Coach Cindy Barnett at cbarnett@twotwelvearts.org
Have a great summer!!
2008 Season Summary
Your photo album is posted at http://mscc08.gonzophotos.com
The Saline Middle School cross country team ended their 2008 season at Mill Pond Park on Saturday, Oct. 18 with both the girls’ and boys’ teams placing second at the Saline Invitational.
The middle school team was made up of 74, 7th and 8th grade boys and girls. Eighth graders Matt Elms and Kristen Green lead their teams to a successful season.
The girls’ team placed well in all the invitationals, winning the Ypsilanti Invitational; placing 4th out of 33 teams at the highly competitive Portage Invitational and placing 6th out of 14 teams at the Spartan Invite. In the SEC, the girl’s team placed 2nd at the first jamboree run at Mill Pond and 3rd at the 2nd jamboree held in Bedford. The girls’ team was led by 8th grader Kristen Green who ran a season best time of 13:07 at the Spartan Invite. Kristen’s season was cut short due to a fractured wrist.
The boys’ team placed no lower than second in all of their competitions. The boys won the Ypsilanti Invite; placed 2nd out 36 teams at the Portage Invite; and 2nd out of 14 teams at the Spartan Invite. In the SEC, the boys’ team won both of the jamborees they competed in. The boys’ team was led by 8th grader Matt Elms who ran a personal best at the Saline Invite with the time of 11:22.
The Cross Country team banquet was held on Thursday, Oct. 23, featuring guest speaker Bill Lundberg, the cross country and track coach for Hillsdale College. Coach Lundberg stressed the importance of the runners using the gifts that they have been given and encouraged the athletes to be more than student-athletes, but to be scholar athletes.
The team voted on most valuable and most improved for the season.
Matt Elms and Kristen Green were voted the most valuable 8th graders.
Ryan Gauche and Lily Gross were voted the most valuable 7th graders.
Geoff Gonzalez and Carli Shankland were voted the most improved 8th graders.
Tom Furey and Ellie Hodges were voted the most improved 7th graders.
Coach Cindy Barnett said, “We had an exceptional group of runners. The team worked together and encouraged one another to do their best.
The team had a great attitude all season and was dedicated to improving themselves. Coach John Mulka and I are very grateful to our volunteer coaches, Derek Stern, Kristin Dolsen, Carrie Berkley and Christy Whalen who helped throughout the season.
The team continues to show their dedication by still meeting after school to participate in optional practices.