Saline Logo Holly Invitational
Sat., September 15, 2007

"Most mistakes in a race are made in the first two minutes, perhaps in the very first minute."




 

Map and Directions: Springfield Oaks Park, Davisburg

Holly Map


- Take US-23 north to M-59.
- Take M-59 east to Ormond Rd.
- Go north (left) on Ormond Rd. to Davisburg Rd.
- Turn right (east) on Davisburg to Cross Hill St . (look for the brown sign for Springfield Oaks Park)
- Turn right (southeast) at the sign. Cross Hill becomes Andersonville Rd., take it to Springfield Oaks Park. The park is on the right.
-Driving time: about 1 hour

For more detailed driving directions try out MapQuest.com
Awards:
Trophies to top 5 teams in varsity races
Medals to top 40 in varsity race
Medals to the winning team in the varsity race
Ribbons to top 100 finishers in the reserve race

Historical Notes: We have not competed at Holly for several years, and in 2007, we'll return with our Varsity "B" leading the way. This is the largest race in the midwest, and teams from several states and Canada will be there. In 1999, The first time the Hornets ran at this invite, we took home the 1st place trophy!

Top Ten Times at This Meet
Name
Year
Time
Place
1. Sean Moore
00
16:13
1
2. Dustin Voss
02
16:18
2
3. Mike Kusner
99
16:42
4A
4. Steve Sherer
99
16:46
6A
5. Ed Davis
00
16:47
4
6. Neil Atzinger
01
17:05
34
7. Ryan Weaver
99
17:22
20A
8. Luke Schmerberg
00
17:35
24
9. Zach Ryan
01
17:36
1JV
  Chris Dunn
07
17:36
56
Saline's Place Over the Years
Click the date links to see that year's individual race times, and the place to see the team's finish.
The Course...
The course is run through a county park. It is fast and flat with several small loops and some narrow sections. This is a PR course if you watch where you are going and don't get behind a crowd at the narrow sections.
COURSE RECORD
15:25
Jason Hartman, Rockford
Click here for a map of the course!
 
Schedule for the Day:
Bus Leaves

9:00 AM
Reserve Race
11:40 AM
Varsity Race
12:40 PM
Return to SHS
(approx)
2:40 PM

Meet Notes:
-Our "Varsity B" will be running the Varsity Race against the "A Teams" from many other schools.
-The top teams will be racing in the "Elite Race;" we have a unique opportunity to make a BOLD statement with our B team!
-The reserve race will feature some different leaders for Saline. We'll count on some new guys to take up leadership roles for the warm-up, race, and cool-down. Why not you?
-Holly REALLY hates dogs. Don't bring yours.
-Spectators: there is a $4.00 park entry fee.
-T-Shirts will be on sale for $15.00. If you want your size, get it early...
-There is a full concession stand at the meet for spectators and athletes (after the races, of course).
-There are a lot of opportunities for medals and awards--in BOTH races.

Click this link for a printable map ...