Monday, August 8, 2011
CC Day 1
Good afternoon CC parents!
We had 37 girls at practice this morning with their physicals turned in and ready to go! I apologize to those who were told they couldn't run, but we cannot allow runners to practice without a physical now that practice has officially begun. Please make sure your daughter brings her physical with her to practice as soon as it is completed!
I am sending a few other forms home that also need to be completed.
1. The first attachment is a baseline concussion from, REQUIRED by MSHSAA for all athletes. We have to have a baseline on all athletes prior to competition. I know most of the girls have never had a concussion, so please just fill out the form stating 0, or no symptoms. If your daughter has had a concussion, please include the date of the injury. I sent copies home with many of the girls and appreciate getting these back as soon as possible.
2. The second attachment is an outline of things covered at the parent meeting last week. This attachment is just FYI.
3. The third attachment is a running off campus form we need on file for each athlete. I will send copies home tonight as well for those athletes who have not turned this in as of this morning. If you have a new e-mail you'd like me to use, please make sure to note that on the form as well.
4. The last attachment is again, an FYI - the CC calendar. I have hard copies of the August/September calendar that I can give to your athlete if she asks for one at practice.
All athletes need to pay a $45.00 participation fee for sports. This fee covers all sports and is a yearly fee. Please send this payment ASAP. checks can be made out to Park Hill South.
I will send attachments later this week with the t-shirt order form and PDFs of what the shirts look like, as well as order forms for Photo Cds.
This morning's weather was perfect and we really enjoyed the cooler temperatures. Please make sure your daughter continues to hydrate plenty and brings a water bottle to practice each day. I highly suggest you write your last name on the bottle as well.
We will meet at PHS tonight at 6:15pm and will be done at 7:30. It is wise for your daughter to eat something before coming to run. I suggest something light (sandwich, yogurt, cereal) vs. something heavy (steak and potatoes) and I would eat around 5:00-5:30.
Tomorrow morning, we will meet at 6:15 am and be done by 7:30. Please make sure to arrive on time so we can be done on time as well. As of now, we will practice tomorrow evening at 6:15. If it does warm up, I will send an e-mail to you by 2:00pm to let you know if practice has been cancelled. I will also send a text message to the athletes. The remainder of the week, we will practice from 6:15-7:30 am. Saturday morning, we will meet at Lakeview Middle School at 6:30 am and practice until 8:00am.
Coach Jurgensmeyer lerchp@parkhill.k12.mo.us
Saturday, July 16, 2011
July Notes...
1)Congratulations to Coach Janis Huff on her marriage to Shannon Foster on July 9th! We are looking forward to seeing Coach Foster to hear about the big day!
2)MARK YOUR CALENDARS!! The CC Parent meeting is Wednesday, August 3rd at 6:00 pm in the Park Hill South library. In the meeting, we will collect physical forms, participation fees ($45 per student-this is a 1 time fee that covers sports participation for the year), locker fees ($7.00), t-shirt orders and go over what to expect in the season. We will also have signups for pasta parties and CC meet snacks. I will send out all handouts by August 1st so you can review them prior to the meeting.
3)It’s HOT! Please help us keep the girls safe by making sure they are loading up on water throughout the day. As next week’s heat wave approaches, it is highly important to make sure we are all properly hydrated prior to running each morning. (See links below for hydration tips.) Please also make sure your daughter is bringing a water bottle to each morning run. Please also remind her to avoid wearing black t-shirts until the weather cools down. We will adjust runs each day to make sure the girls are getting water breaks every 1-2 miles.
4)Those that have signed up to volunteer for the Warrior Dash on July 30th will receive more information as the day approaches. Please plan on wearing old tennis shoes and shorts – a t-shirt will be provided when you arrive to volunteer. I will have parking passes next week for those volunteering. All volunteers will have food and water provided by the company, but it is a good idea to bring a back up water bottle. When I receive more information, I will pass it along!
5)Summer running continues! If your daughter has not been running, she needs to start Monday! Please help us make this season successful by encouraging your daughter to join us at summer runs for the remainder of the summer. If she cannot attend summer runs, she needs to be running on her own!!! With the flooding of English Landing Park and the MO Riverfront Trail, we will use our secondary locations for the remainder of the summer. When the summer running calendar says English Landing Park, we will meet at Park Hill South; when the calendar says MO Riverfront Trail, we will meet at Riss Lake.
6)Physicals!!!!! If your daughter hasn’t had her physical completed, please make sure this happens prior to our first day of practice (August 8th). In addition to this year’s physical, each parent must also have their physician fill out the attached concussion form. This is a MSHSAA requirement!
7)SHOES!!! If your daughter needs new running shoes, please make sure she gets them soon! A GOOD pair of running shoes is necessary for running. I encourage ALL athletes to go to one of the following RUNNING Specialty stores to be fitted for proper running shoes. I suggest these stores because the people working there KNOW running. The folks at Garry Gribble’s are some of the most elite runners in the KC area. The great people at Sports Medicine are fellow track and CC coaches and the people at Cycle City also coach and have PHS ties. A good pair of running shoes are the basis of training and can really limit injuries. Tell your daughters that IT DOESN’T MATTER HOW THE SHOES LOOK. Cute shoes are rarely comfortable. We want the girls in shoes that are fit for their feet. A good pair of running shoes might seem expensive in the beginning, but the investment is well worth it! If your family is in a financial tight spot, please talk to me so we can get your daughter a good pair of shoes.
a.Garry Gribble’s Running Sports http://www.garrygribbles.com/ Tell them you run with PHS and you will receive a 20% discount. Located in Independence, Lawrence, Overland Park and in the Ward Parkway Shopping Center (where the new Trader Joe’s is now open).
b.Sports Medicine Store/Metro Walk and Run http://sportsmedicinestore.com/ Located off of Barry Road near Hobby Lobby
c.Cycle City in Parkville, MO http://www.gocyclecity.com/ Located near Price Chopper in Parkville
Many parents ask if their daughter needs spikes for racing. This is an added expense that is not for every runner. Many runners enjoy racing in spikes for traction in muddy weather, but others like their training shoes for racing since they usually have better cushioning and support. It is ultimately up to you and your daughter. If your daughter plans to run track, spikes would be a good investment, but are not mandatory. If you are interested in a pair of used spikes, please let me know! One of our athletes would like to sell her barely used, size 8 Asics for $20.
8)I have included many links below that address the most common questions we are asked about XC. Please check out the links for answers to your most pressing XC questions.
THE ABCs of XC
Plunging into cross country often creates numerous questions for runners and their parents. Over the years, we have been asked many questions about nutrition, shoes and injuries. In the links below, you can read articles with answers to most of your questions. I've tried to list what each link focuses on, so you can look for answers to YOUR questions. If these links don't answer your questions or you would like more information, please ask!
Nutrition:
http://runningtimes.com/Article.aspx?ArticleID=20740 Answers questions, "What should I eat before I run?" "What should I eat after I run?" "How many calories should I eat" "How much water should I be drinking?"
http://runningtimes.com/Article.aspx?ArticleID=14187 Fueling a Runner...back to school
http://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-242-300--14023-0,00.html Beat the heat with cold, healthy foods
http://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-242-302--13967-0,00.html Eat your water. Foods that help keep you hydrated.
Common Injuries:
http://runningtimes.com/Article.aspx?ArticleID=20738 Addresses the most common running issues: shin splints, runner's knee, sores muscles and what to do when your daughter is hurting.
http://runningtimes.com/Article.aspx?ArticleID=20742 For Parents..when is it time to call the coach? Tips for parents who are runners themselves.
Shoe Buying:
http://runningtimes.com/Article.aspx?ArticleID=20737 Training shoes vs. racing shoes.
Coach Jurgensmeyer lerchp@parkhill.k12.mo.us
2)MARK YOUR CALENDARS!! The CC Parent meeting is Wednesday, August 3rd at 6:00 pm in the Park Hill South library. In the meeting, we will collect physical forms, participation fees ($45 per student-this is a 1 time fee that covers sports participation for the year), locker fees ($7.00), t-shirt orders and go over what to expect in the season. We will also have signups for pasta parties and CC meet snacks. I will send out all handouts by August 1st so you can review them prior to the meeting.
3)It’s HOT! Please help us keep the girls safe by making sure they are loading up on water throughout the day. As next week’s heat wave approaches, it is highly important to make sure we are all properly hydrated prior to running each morning. (See links below for hydration tips.) Please also make sure your daughter is bringing a water bottle to each morning run. Please also remind her to avoid wearing black t-shirts until the weather cools down. We will adjust runs each day to make sure the girls are getting water breaks every 1-2 miles.
4)Those that have signed up to volunteer for the Warrior Dash on July 30th will receive more information as the day approaches. Please plan on wearing old tennis shoes and shorts – a t-shirt will be provided when you arrive to volunteer. I will have parking passes next week for those volunteering. All volunteers will have food and water provided by the company, but it is a good idea to bring a back up water bottle. When I receive more information, I will pass it along!
5)Summer running continues! If your daughter has not been running, she needs to start Monday! Please help us make this season successful by encouraging your daughter to join us at summer runs for the remainder of the summer. If she cannot attend summer runs, she needs to be running on her own!!! With the flooding of English Landing Park and the MO Riverfront Trail, we will use our secondary locations for the remainder of the summer. When the summer running calendar says English Landing Park, we will meet at Park Hill South; when the calendar says MO Riverfront Trail, we will meet at Riss Lake.
6)Physicals!!!!! If your daughter hasn’t had her physical completed, please make sure this happens prior to our first day of practice (August 8th). In addition to this year’s physical, each parent must also have their physician fill out the attached concussion form. This is a MSHSAA requirement!
7)SHOES!!! If your daughter needs new running shoes, please make sure she gets them soon! A GOOD pair of running shoes is necessary for running. I encourage ALL athletes to go to one of the following RUNNING Specialty stores to be fitted for proper running shoes. I suggest these stores because the people working there KNOW running. The folks at Garry Gribble’s are some of the most elite runners in the KC area. The great people at Sports Medicine are fellow track and CC coaches and the people at Cycle City also coach and have PHS ties. A good pair of running shoes are the basis of training and can really limit injuries. Tell your daughters that IT DOESN’T MATTER HOW THE SHOES LOOK. Cute shoes are rarely comfortable. We want the girls in shoes that are fit for their feet. A good pair of running shoes might seem expensive in the beginning, but the investment is well worth it! If your family is in a financial tight spot, please talk to me so we can get your daughter a good pair of shoes.
a.Garry Gribble’s Running Sports http://www.garrygribbles.com/ Tell them you run with PHS and you will receive a 20% discount. Located in Independence, Lawrence, Overland Park and in the Ward Parkway Shopping Center (where the new Trader Joe’s is now open).
b.Sports Medicine Store/Metro Walk and Run http://sportsmedicinestore.com/ Located off of Barry Road near Hobby Lobby
c.Cycle City in Parkville, MO http://www.gocyclecity.com/ Located near Price Chopper in Parkville
Many parents ask if their daughter needs spikes for racing. This is an added expense that is not for every runner. Many runners enjoy racing in spikes for traction in muddy weather, but others like their training shoes for racing since they usually have better cushioning and support. It is ultimately up to you and your daughter. If your daughter plans to run track, spikes would be a good investment, but are not mandatory. If you are interested in a pair of used spikes, please let me know! One of our athletes would like to sell her barely used, size 8 Asics for $20.
8)I have included many links below that address the most common questions we are asked about XC. Please check out the links for answers to your most pressing XC questions.
THE ABCs of XC
Plunging into cross country often creates numerous questions for runners and their parents. Over the years, we have been asked many questions about nutrition, shoes and injuries. In the links below, you can read articles with answers to most of your questions. I've tried to list what each link focuses on, so you can look for answers to YOUR questions. If these links don't answer your questions or you would like more information, please ask!
Nutrition:
http://runningtimes.com/Article.aspx?ArticleID=20740 Answers questions, "What should I eat before I run?" "What should I eat after I run?" "How many calories should I eat" "How much water should I be drinking?"
http://runningtimes.com/Article.aspx?ArticleID=14187 Fueling a Runner...back to school
http://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-242-300--14023-0,00.html Beat the heat with cold, healthy foods
http://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-242-302--13967-0,00.html Eat your water. Foods that help keep you hydrated.
Common Injuries:
http://runningtimes.com/Article.aspx?ArticleID=20738 Addresses the most common running issues: shin splints, runner's knee, sores muscles and what to do when your daughter is hurting.
http://runningtimes.com/Article.aspx?ArticleID=20742 For Parents..when is it time to call the coach? Tips for parents who are runners themselves.
Shoe Buying:
http://runningtimes.com/Article.aspx?ArticleID=20737 Training shoes vs. racing shoes.
Coach Jurgensmeyer lerchp@parkhill.k12.mo.us
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Eligibility Rules
Just a reminder that all fall and winter athletes must pass 4 credits for the current spring term. Our summer school is only for remedial classes (classes the student previously flunked except for PE, Health and Wellness and Personal Finance). Please look at the MSHSAA guidelines for summer school credit recovery:
1. All summer school credits must first be approved by the schools administration
2. Credit earned for the summer school course is placed on the student’s school transcript and counts towards graduation
3. The course must be a class indentified by the local school board as required for graduation
4. NO electives may be counted toward athletic eligibility
5. Correspondence courses may not count as summer school credit
6. A MoVIP course may count toward fall eligibility if the course taken meets the requirements of MSHSAA and is completed by July 31
7. No more than one credit may be earned in summer school for maintaining athletic eligibility.
Coach Jurgensmeyer lerchp@parkhill.k12.mo.us
1. All summer school credits must first be approved by the schools administration
2. Credit earned for the summer school course is placed on the student’s school transcript and counts towards graduation
3. The course must be a class indentified by the local school board as required for graduation
4. NO electives may be counted toward athletic eligibility
5. Correspondence courses may not count as summer school credit
6. A MoVIP course may count toward fall eligibility if the course taken meets the requirements of MSHSAA and is completed by July 31
7. No more than one credit may be earned in summer school for maintaining athletic eligibility.
Coach Jurgensmeyer lerchp@parkhill.k12.mo.us
Monday, May 16, 2011
Spring Information
More information can be gathered from:
• Head Coach- Pamela Jurgensmeyer: jurgensmeyerp@parkhill.k12.mo.us
o Work phone: 359-6314 or cell phone 816.686.1866
• Assistant Coach- Janis Huff : huffj@parkhill.k12.mo.us
Summer Mailing: We will send out more information in July so we need your e-mail address in order to get this to you over the summer. Please e-mail Coach Jurgensmeyer your name and e-mail addresses so you can receive all the information!
Runners of all abilities are welcome! We will work with you based on your current physical condition.
ALL ATHLETES MUST RUN A 2 MILE TIME TRIAL UNDER 20 MINUTES TO PARTICIPATE IN OUR FIRST MEET.
Saturday, June 4. Physicals provided for $20.00 from 1:00-3:00 at PHSouth Training Room. Take advantage of this opportunity. No appointment required, virtually hassle free! Physicals are kept on file at school.
Summer running is fun! We meet each week Monday-Thursday and very other Friday at various locations in the Park Hill South Area (ELP, Riss Lake, Thousand Oaks, Graden, Walden, etc.): Led by coaches and/or seniors. Stay in shape this summer and get to know your teammates!
Wednesday, August 3rd – PARENT MEETING! Park Hill South Library 6:30pm. All forms, physicals and fees can be paid and turned in at this time. Participation fee - $45.00. Locker fee $7.00
Monday, August 8 FIRST DAY OF PRACTICE!!: Report to Park Hill South at 6:30am. BE ON TIME. We will practice from 6:30-7:30. Evening practice will begin at 6:30 pm at English Landing Park. Meet at the basketball courts behind the restrooms. Practice will conclude at 8:00 pm. Bring water to all practices! We will operate this schedule from Monday-Wednesday. Thursday and Friday (August 11th and 12th) we will practice at 6:30 am ONLY! August-November calendars will be provided in mid-late July.
Tentative Meet Schedule:
Liberty Invite Saturday, September 3
Bishop Mieage Saturday, September 10
Platte County Invite F/JV Thursday, September 15
Joplin Stampede or Blue Springs VARSITY Saturday, September 20
Grandview Invite Thursday, September 22
KC METRO @ RAY PEC Saturday, October 1
Conference TBA Saturday, October 8
Open Weekend/KC Marathon Volunteer Saturday, October 15
Districts – Liberty Saturday, October 22
Sectionals – Longview Community College Saturday, October 29
State – Jefferson City Saturday, November 5
Coach Jurgensmeyer lerchp@parkhill.k12.mo.us
• Head Coach- Pamela Jurgensmeyer: jurgensmeyerp@parkhill.k12.mo.us
o Work phone: 359-6314 or cell phone 816.686.1866
• Assistant Coach- Janis Huff : huffj@parkhill.k12.mo.us
Summer Mailing: We will send out more information in July so we need your e-mail address in order to get this to you over the summer. Please e-mail Coach Jurgensmeyer your name and e-mail addresses so you can receive all the information!
Runners of all abilities are welcome! We will work with you based on your current physical condition.
ALL ATHLETES MUST RUN A 2 MILE TIME TRIAL UNDER 20 MINUTES TO PARTICIPATE IN OUR FIRST MEET.
Saturday, June 4. Physicals provided for $20.00 from 1:00-3:00 at PHSouth Training Room. Take advantage of this opportunity. No appointment required, virtually hassle free! Physicals are kept on file at school.
Summer running is fun! We meet each week Monday-Thursday and very other Friday at various locations in the Park Hill South Area (ELP, Riss Lake, Thousand Oaks, Graden, Walden, etc.): Led by coaches and/or seniors. Stay in shape this summer and get to know your teammates!
Wednesday, August 3rd – PARENT MEETING! Park Hill South Library 6:30pm. All forms, physicals and fees can be paid and turned in at this time. Participation fee - $45.00. Locker fee $7.00
Monday, August 8 FIRST DAY OF PRACTICE!!: Report to Park Hill South at 6:30am. BE ON TIME. We will practice from 6:30-7:30. Evening practice will begin at 6:30 pm at English Landing Park. Meet at the basketball courts behind the restrooms. Practice will conclude at 8:00 pm. Bring water to all practices! We will operate this schedule from Monday-Wednesday. Thursday and Friday (August 11th and 12th) we will practice at 6:30 am ONLY! August-November calendars will be provided in mid-late July.
Tentative Meet Schedule:
Liberty Invite Saturday, September 3
Bishop Mieage Saturday, September 10
Platte County Invite F/JV Thursday, September 15
Joplin Stampede or Blue Springs VARSITY Saturday, September 20
Grandview Invite Thursday, September 22
KC METRO @ RAY PEC Saturday, October 1
Conference TBA Saturday, October 8
Open Weekend/KC Marathon Volunteer Saturday, October 15
Districts – Liberty Saturday, October 22
Sectionals – Longview Community College Saturday, October 29
State – Jefferson City Saturday, November 5
Coach Jurgensmeyer lerchp@parkhill.k12.mo.us
Friday, October 22, 2010
This week in CC
Our District meet is this Saturday at Stocksdale Park in Liberty. ALL athletes are invited and welcomed to ride the bus with our athletes participating in the meet. The girls need to be at Park Hill South at 12:30 on Saturday, October 23rd. The bus will leave at 12:45. The Girls Varsity (Lizzy, Hannah, Lauren Blair, Lauren Black, DeDe, Kerry, Anna Schaeffer) will race at 2:30 Boys Varsity races at 3:00 and our alternates (Jessica Hayes, Audrey and Olivia Ortiz) will race at 3:30. I believe we will be back to PHS at 5:00 on Saturday. Once again, there will be a shuttle bus from Schumacher Elementary school to the start of the race at Stocksdale Park. All race fans are asked to park at Schumacher Elementary. Remaining District athletes will have an on campus practice tonight, then a team dinner at Cupini’s in Parkville (we will drive them there), 6am practice tomorrow, Off campus practice Thursday at Stocksdale Park (we will be back by 5pm) and a short practice Friday – finished by 4pm.
Thanks to Tom Black for hosting the Extravaganza this weekend. The girls had a great time and Tom said they helped clean up and made sure they left the clubhouse as they found it. If your daughter is missing a ring, please let me know as the clubhouse manager found one. Thanks to Lee Miller (Olivia’s mom) for staying to help chaperone as well.
The banquet is next Tuesday (October 26th) at 6:00pm. We have 115 people signed up to attend. Please be on time so we can start the banquet on timeJ
Finally, thanks to the 30 girls who volunteered at the Kansas City Marathon on Saturday morning. We had an excellent time! Some of the girls may have pointed out that they did not receive a volunteer shirt. Apparently, the shirts were stolen (?) by another member of the committee. Chuck Manthey, the volunteer coordinator, said they were trying to get more shirts by November 6th. Hopefully, all the girls who volunteered will receive a shirt but if they do not..I am sure they will still walk away from this experience happy. Thanks to Lisa Bischoff, Rosanna Breen and Anne Blair for driving carpools down to the exchange zones.
Coach Jurgensmeyer lerchp@parkhill.k12.mo.us
Thanks to Tom Black for hosting the Extravaganza this weekend. The girls had a great time and Tom said they helped clean up and made sure they left the clubhouse as they found it. If your daughter is missing a ring, please let me know as the clubhouse manager found one. Thanks to Lee Miller (Olivia’s mom) for staying to help chaperone as well.
The banquet is next Tuesday (October 26th) at 6:00pm. We have 115 people signed up to attend. Please be on time so we can start the banquet on timeJ
Finally, thanks to the 30 girls who volunteered at the Kansas City Marathon on Saturday morning. We had an excellent time! Some of the girls may have pointed out that they did not receive a volunteer shirt. Apparently, the shirts were stolen (?) by another member of the committee. Chuck Manthey, the volunteer coordinator, said they were trying to get more shirts by November 6th. Hopefully, all the girls who volunteered will receive a shirt but if they do not..I am sure they will still walk away from this experience happy. Thanks to Lisa Bischoff, Rosanna Breen and Anne Blair for driving carpools down to the exchange zones.
Coach Jurgensmeyer lerchp@parkhill.k12.mo.us
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Friday, October 8, 2010
Conference Champs!
Varsity Brings home the Conference Plaque...
Mighty Seniors one more time...
The JV race....
JV huddle
Happy Birthday, Coach Huff!
Coach Jurgensmeyer lerchp@parkhill.k12.mo.us
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