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I really enjoyed the Relays last year and plan on being there again this year..

We have clearance from Kevin, the USM coach to use the track. We are waiting on confirmation from Scott for ice cream for the kids, but he did just get married (YAY Jamie and Scott), and they may still be on their honeymoon. Charles is getting the flyer ready. So far, just briefly, let me explain what we have come up with after all the input. Events will occur as Nestor has listed previously. The 4 x 100, and 4 x 400 will continue. A men's 1500 and a female 1500 will be run. A male softball throw, and a female softball throw (this is new, but we think more fair). A team consists of 4 to 6 members, and each member will be limited to how many events they will be able to compete in. (Any input on this will be appreciated, cuz me and Charles are going back and forth on this issue). Each team must have at least one female. Prizes for top three teams, (I am working on this with Soccer Locker, and we do have some things in the trailer). Charles says no shirts (I wanted shirts, but he is right about the expense). We are not going to do this as a donation to USM, simply because I am not sure we will make anything. If we do, we can always vote and give the funds at a later date.

This is just a rough summary, so you know we are furiously working on this. Am I forgetting anything? I will be asking for specific volunteer needs as soon as everything is finalized. (Hopefully this weekend). Keep the input coming. Oh, I see the list that Nestor posted regarding who is going to participate. Please post again, how many of you actually have teams and how many of you need a team? Thanks for all of your support!!

Hollie and I will not be at the relays. We will be on a trip to GA, VA and on to OH and KY. While on this trip, we will be visiting with Elmer and Ann at their second home in VA.

If there is anything I can do to help prior to our leaving on May 24, let me know. I probably need to get the clock and timer back to Audrey and Charles. Email or call so we can take care of that.

I need a team to be on. I only want to do the softball throw. I am willing to volunteer in any way with the adults. Thanks!

Thanks Susan!! As soon as people post on here who is running, and their team, we will figure it out. There are a lot of people who don't have teams yet and just want to do the events, so we can put together teams. So far, as far as I know, Keith Barrett has his team, I have a team, I think the Henderson's have a team, the Turner's have a team, anyone else? Frank Barrett, Nestor, Susan, Scott and Jaimie Martin, Kris, Neil, Richie, and Mostafa have all expressed interest in participating, not sure about the team status. Am I missing anyone? Please post.

I talked to Mostafa and he has agreed to supply awards for the first place overall team. He always comes through for us!! He has a big sale coming up soon, with a new order of some great shoes coming in so I encourage all of you to check it out!! His ad wil come out soon.

I will keep all of you updated, and thanks so much for all of your help!!

Yo can put me in the team of "Leafovers" - I don't know who else will be there that day, but it's fine with me!

One thing about individual participation. You don't have to be "good" in X or Y event, to be able to participate in it. Remember that this is a team competition, so wathever event you do, you will add more and more points for the team (2 points for each event you do). That is the little advantage of a 6-members team over a 4-member one (However, in the past we have had a couple of very strong 4-member teams who have kicked our 6-member butts easily!).

If I recall fine each event gives the following poins: First place, 10 pts; second place, 7 pts; third place -> 6 pts; fourth place -> 5; fifth place -> 4; sixth place: 3pts and then... everyone else who finish gets 2 points for his/her team.

You can do 0, 1, or both relays (4x100 & 4x400) and participate in MAXIMUM 3 individual events (Am I right guys?)

In conclusion, if you are there, just sign for several events, even if you are not one of the top competitors in them. I am the worst jumper in the world, but be sure I'll give those 2 points to the LEFOVERS team.

Kelton and I will be there WITH TEAM to compete....currently tryin to come up with a name for our team!

We will also be available to help in anyway and we are very excited about this event since we haven't participated in years past!

Sounds like fun!

Dear Relayers:

I too am looking forward to the relays. I have decided to help out by telling Audrey that I will attempt to be the race director. Here is how everyone can help.

1) On race day, please arrive early (6:45am) and help set up the registration table and tents. Help set up refreshments and put out tables and chairs. We need to find and set up the relay apparatus (batons, steeples, need to fill water pit…etc).

2) We need volunteers to find sponsors for refreshments and snacks. A sponsor to provide small gifts for the kids would be great too.

3) During events I will need help in judging and tabulating results

4) After the events help will be needed to stow all equipment and to neatly reload the Pacer’s trailer.

5) I need ideas, suggestions and comments for making this a fun event that will run smooth and safe.

Audrey has approved the Relay registration form (after many changes). This form has been email to Running bear and should soon be available on the web site.

Tenative event schedule below:

6:45 to 7:45 am Event set up/Registration
7:45 am Captain Meeting/Warm ups (teams set/Registration closes)
8:00 am Men's 1500 (sponsored by Soccer Locker )
8:15 am Women's 1500 (sponsored by Soccer Locker )
8:30 am Softball Throw
9:00 am 4x100-meter relay (sponsored by Twice the Ice)
9:10 am Bobs Kids Quarter Mile
9:20 am 800 meter racewalk
9:40 am 800-meter Steeplechase
10:00am Standing Broad Jump
10:30am 4x400 meter relay (sponsored by Coca-Cola)
11:00am Awards (1st, 2nd and 3rd teams)
11:15am Clean up and restow all equipment

Running Bear has the registration form post, go to "upcoming events"
from the main page

http://www.pinebeltpacers.org/RaceRpts/ ... yentry.htm

let the games begin!

Just curious.... how did you come with the number of events people can participate this year?

I understand the limit of 4 events for men. As we can expect more men than women that morning, we will be able to avoid having looong events (for example in the standing broad jump and softball throw) or too many people registered for a single race. However, why is so different with the women participation? Now that most events give points separately for men and women, what would be the point of 1 gender participating in 4 and the other potentially being in 7 events?

I promise I am not trying to be a chauvinist pig here hehe! - I am just curious to know where the difference come from?

Charles's answers: Because the President is a WOMEN and she wore me down

Audrey's Answer: If we have a team with majority of women, this would make the playing field more level. There are only 2 events that the women have separate scoring in. New rule, Columbians must run with a full cup of coffee, without spilling a drop

Hey Charles, talking about the full cup of coffee.... we should try again (after the official event ends) to do the race with the full cup of modified-Gatorade in our belly as we did 2 years ago! It was fun. Keith B. and Jim for sure would join us!

Raul, I have already mention this to a couple of people and if we can work it out, it will happen. By the way, has anyone seen Kily!

Update on the relays

Keith B. is pretty sure that Coca-cola will supply drinks
Ice is being supplied by Twice the Ice
Bop's (Scott Martin) is providing Ice Cream for the Kids
Soccer Locker is giving something nice for the First Place Team members
Audey has something for the second place team
The Third Place team awards will come from excess items in the Club Trailer

Volunteers needed (see below)

I am planning to set up tents/tables on Friday evening 6/05, help would be appreciated @ 6:00pm

A person that will be charge of buying (club will reinburse w/proper receipts) food/snacks for the race. Examples bananas, oranges, cookies, etc...

Help will be needed during Saturday morning for registration (Little Debbie, can I count on you, please!)

Help with the actual race results (Nestor, can you help with this, please!)

Now, no pushing and shoving as everyone volunteers. Just form a single line and please post on the forum or call me 601-297-5197