REMINDER: Stumptown Waivers + Finalized Entries
BTC Parents,
Here is your reminder to sign the mandatory waivers to compete this weekend! A list of athletes who have completed the waivers can be found at https://www.athletic.net/CrossCountry/meet/170287/info/131887.
Meet Specifics
MEET DATE: OCTOBER 31, 2021
LOCATION: WESTERN OREGON UNIVERSITY, MONMOUTH, OREGON
WHO CAN COMPETE?
Any middle school student or grade school student who can complete the 3000m course is eligible to compete in the Stumptown Running Middle School Championship.
Runners may compete as part of a middle school team, as part of a club or as an individual.
Team scoring will be kept for all middle school teams.
Club teams scores will not be kept but club runners are eligible for individual awards.
PACKET PICKUP: BTC will be doing a team packet pick up, so please see coaches at the BTC tent for bibs.
RACE SCHEDULE:
1:00 p.m. GIRLS SUPERCHAMPS 3000M
1:30 p.m. BOYS SUPERCHAMPS 3000M
2:00 p.m. GIRLS CHAMPS 3000M
2:30 p.m. BOYS CHAMPS 3000
Action Required: 2021 Stumptown Entries + Meet Waivers
Hello Parents!
Thank you for your prompt sign ups - below are the entries for the 2021 Stumptown meet. If you need to request a late-add or do not see your athlete registered here, please reply to this email in the next 24 hours with the athlete’s name and grade. The deadline is 2:00pm 10/23 (tomorrow) to do so!
Additionally, the meet is requiring two waivers to be signed prior to competition. The links are below! Please complete this before meet day (Halloween).
Stumptown Entries
Stumptown Championship Sign Up + L&C Meet Results
BTC Parents,
Below you will find information regarding sign up for the Stumptown Running Middle School XC Championship and race recap of the Lewis + Clark College XC Invite. Stumptown sign-up is due Friday, October 22nd at 10:00pm. Read below for a small improvement to the sign process!
Stumptown Sign Up
Stumptown Running Middle School XC Championship will be held at Western Oregon University, Monmouth, Oregon on Sunday, October 31st. For meet information, see the button below. Sign-up is due Friday, October 22nd at 10:00pm.
RACE SCHEDULE - October 31, 2021
1:00 p.m. GIRLS SUPERCHAMPS 3000M
1:30 p.m. BOYS SUPERCHAMPS 3000M
2:00 p.m. GIRLS CHAMPS 3000M
2:30 p.m. BOYS CHAMPS 3000
Athletes in the superchamps race will be notified. To minimize issues with late registration, we will send out a copy of race entires the morning following our sign up deadline. You will have 24 hours to reach out with any concerns, issues, or changes needed to this list. After that time, out of respect for the meet directors, entries will be final. To make this process easiest for all parties involved, please continue to be on top of this. We appreciate you, thank you!
Lewis + Clark College XC Invite Recap
Another full week of racing for BTC. The team competed at the NW Middle School Showdown in Corvallis on Thursday and the Lewis and Clark XC Invite in Estacada on Saturday. There were a lot of PB’s on Saturday with 100+ BTC athletes competing as we get close to the championship season.
Matthew Wroblewski won the LC race in a time of 9:50. The boys and girls race was combined and Maeve O’Scannlain was the first woman across the line with a time of 11:17 for 17th overall. BTC took the team victory with a low score of 22 points consisting of 7 runners in the top 13.
NW Middle School Showdown
Evylee Bugher won the women’s championship race in a time of 12:00. Ta Ohr wins the boys sweepstakes race while Tristan Bernards led the men with a third place finish in the championship race.
Crush the week!
- BTC Team
Lewis and Clark College XC Invite - Meet Information
BTC Parents,
Congrats to those who raced yesterday! Meet results can be found below.
We’ve got a lot of youth participating tomorrow at the Lewis and Clark College XC Invitational. Some reminders for tomorrow’s race, from the Meet Director:
SCHEDULE
Girls + Boys
1:00pm: Middle School/Youth 3k.
PARKING
CARPOOL AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE – there are ~500 parking spots at the main course location
All vehicles must park in designated parking spots; those parked along roadsides or in grass are subject to citations
Fans are encouraged to depart as soon as their athlete is done competing to aid other spectators in finding parking near the course
All non-team vehicles must pay the $5 day use fee upon arrival; please account for this in your travel plans, as there may be a line to enter the park
It will take 5-10min to get to the course area once you enter the park; please account for this in your travel plans
After entering park, turn left at first intersection w/stop sign, travel ~1mile down the hill, then bus dropoff either straight ahead or left at next intersection. To get closest to the starting line, turn left and drop off at second parking lot on the right near Dogwood shelter
RESTROOMS
There are three main permanent restrooms throughout the park, and these should be the only ones spectators use. Please relay to parents.
There will be 30 port-a-potties located near the start line that should be reserved for athlete use only.
PACKET PICKUP/RETURN
Please return all chips to the timers after the races.
STARTING BOXES / COURSE MAPS (see attached)
The starting line is ~45m wide and each box is about 1m wide (the width of a track lane)
Each team is assigned a starting box or boxes. See attached for your starting box assignment for each race you are participating in. In some cases your team may have more than one box assigned in the JV sections.
Boxes are numbered by paint on the ground and/or wooden stakes
The entire course will be lined with surveyor flags on both sides of the course, with colors corresponding to the loop colors on the maps (white, black, orange).
In locations where there are multiple color flags, that is where loops run over the same path (notably the starting area and first 700m of the course)
3k loop - one short white loop, one long orange loop
5k loop - one short black loop, one long orange loop
Courses have been measured multiple times with both a wheel and multiple GPS units & have been accurate within approximately 1% +/-
Latest measurement was 3033m and 4995m for the 3k/5k courses.
COURSE CONSIDERATIONS
Course width
The starting line is ~45m wide with 1m starting boxes
~30m at 75m into the race
~15m at 150m into the race
~7-10m for the first 1900m of 3k/5k courses, and first 3k of 6k/8k courses
~4m wide while on path along river on orange loop for ~400m each loop
All other places along course ~7m wide
Course footing
All grass and/or dirt path with only two brief gravel path crossings per loop
Spikes recommeneded; 3/8" acceptable on entire course
Distances
1M/2M/3M will be marked by signs
The final gravel road crossing on the farthest NW corner of the loop and the final major turn is 500m to go
After passing the park bathroom after the final incline on the final loop is ~300m to go
AWARDS/MERCHANIDSE
The top 10 individual finishers in each race will receive an award. Those awards will be handed out immediately upon finishing
The team champion in the three varsity sections will receive a trophy
T-shirts will be sold on site by Hot Tees apparel. Items can be customized and made to order. Flier is attached.
Finalized Entries + Meet Info - Middle School Showdown and Lewis & Clark College XC Invite
BTC Parents,
Please see below for finalized entries for the NW Middle School XC Showdown and the Lewis and Clark College XC Invite. We are bummed the meet rules were strict on age limitations for this Thursday’s race, but we are excited for our athletes competing nonetheless and appreciate your support and flexibility!
See below for meet information.
2021 NW MIDDLE SCHOOL SHOWDOWN
AVERY PARK - CORVALLIS, OR
Boys
4:00 PM 3,000 Meters Sweepstakes
5:00 PM3,000 Meters Champions (top 10)
Girls
3:30 PM 3,000 Meters Sweepstakes
4:30 PM3,000 Meters Champions (top 10)
Lewis & Clark College XC Invitational
Girls + Boys
1:00pm: Middle School/Youth 3k.
More meet info to come as communicated to us!
REMINDER: Middle School Showdown and Lewis & Clark College XC Invite Sign Up
Hello, all! A reminder that race sign ups for the Middle School Showdown (Thursday, Oct 14) and the Lewis & Clark College XC Invitational (Saturday, October 16) are due this Sunday at 10:00 p.m, so make sure to get those in! Links are below.
Middle School Showdown and Lewis & Clark College XC Invite Sign Up
2021 BTC Youth Parents!
Happy October! We’ve got two race sign ups for you. Please note the additional form field about youth singlets - make sure to fill this out if your athlete still needs one. Sign ups are due by Sunday, October 10th at 10:00 pm.
2021 Middle School Showdown - Avery Park in Corvallis, OR.
Schedule:
Girls Open: 3:30 pm
Boys Open: 4:00 pm
Girls Varsity (top 10): 4:30 pm
Boys Varsity (top 10): 5:00 pm
The athletes that will be competing in the champions race will be notified.
Lewis & Clark College XC Invitational - Milo McIver State Park in Estacada, OR.
Schedule:
3,000 Meters Middle School/Youth 3k
Girls and Boys: 1:00 pm.
Thanks, all! Stay spooky.
2021 Nike Portland XC Results + McMinnville BTC Athlete Entries
Great job to our 90 young athletes who competed on Friday at Nike Portland XC! BTC finished as the runner-up girls team, first place boys team title along with the individual boys winner, Matthew Wroblewski. Race results can be found here.
We have our next race opportunity this upcoming Thursday at the McMinnville Invitational at Joe Dancer Park. Please see the BTC Athlete Entries here.
If you’re name is not on the list due to late entry, I am trying to get everyone added in. There are a handful of people who submitted late entry. Please try to make sure to enter your athlete prior to the cutoff date to ensure they are able to race.
A reminder to please look carefully at what race your athlete is entered in (Open or Varsity) to determine race time. Coaches will be at the meet with the red BTC tents.
Parent Volunteer
I’m seeking a parent volunteer at the Beaverton Youth Location (Jesuit High School) to assist with monitoring the gate entry for the practice dates of 9/30, 10/7 and 10/21. There will be girls varsity soccer games that Jesuit charges entry for so we need a parent to monitor that only BTC families enter the gate meant for practice. Please email youth@bowermantc.com if you’d be able to assist us with this.
Uniforms
if you have received a uniform but haven’t yet paid, you can make payment at www.bowermantc.com/2021-youth-products/club-singlet. Please use discount code "YOUTHSINGLET" to receive free shipping.Y
For Youth Products / Memberships visit www.bowermantc.com/2021-youth-products
Also, please enjoy the use of the discount code "BTCYOUTH2021" for 15% off items on the official BTC Store to rep the gear and support the athletes at races this season!
In/Out Spike Box
A reminder that we are providing a spike box where you can bring or take gently used cross country spikes. If you have outgrown a pair of spikes or don’t wear a certain pair anymore please feel free to drop them off in the box. If you are in need of spikes, please feel free to look and see if a size fits you.
Nike Portland XC BTC Athlete Entries + McMinnville Sign-up Reminder
BTC Parents,
Please see the registered athletes list for this Friday’s Nike Portland XC Invite here. If you do not see their name, please let me know and I will do my best to get them accepted.
Reminder that the race is at Blue Lake Park. Please see the attached map here.
For schedule information see below. We recommend athletes show up at least one hour prior to their race time. There will be two BTC Tents for athletes to meet at.
For all other information, please visit the meet website here.
Schedule:
Girl’s 3,000m- 5:30pm
Boy’s 3,000m- 5:50pm
Uniforms will be handed out either at practice on Thursday or at the meet on Friday. If you still need a uniform, please try to show up a little bit earlier so we can ensure it is taken care of.
REMINDER:
The McMinnville Invitational will be held next Thursday, September 30th at Joe Dancer Park. This is a great beginners course and meet for those that can make it out on a Thursday. Practice will still be held for those who cannot make the race. Race sign-ups are due Thursday September 23rd by 9:00am.
McMinnville Invitational
Details:
MEET WEBSITE
Where: Joe Dancer Park, McMinnville, OR
When:
Girls Open Race: 4:00 pm
Boys Open Race: 4:30 pm
Girls Varsity Race: 5:00pm
Boys Varsity Race: 5:30pm
2021 Nike Portland XC Sign-Up and McMinnville Sign-Up
Quick update for race sign-ups this week.
Reminder that Nike Portland XC Invitational is this Friday, September 24th. Race sign-ups are due tomorrow, September 21st by 11:00pm.
Nike Portland XC Invitational (Friday, September 24)
Details:
MEET WEBSITE
Where: Blue Lake Park, Fairview, OR
When:
Girls Race: 5:30 pm
Boys Race: 5:50 pm
Plan to arrive 60 minutes before your race.
If you cannot arrive 60 minutes prior, you can still race! We recommend arriving early in order for everyone to get their uniform, bib, chip and warm-up done with ease in time for the race.
The McMinnville Invitational will be held next Thursday, September 30th at Joe Dancer Park. This is a great beginners course and meet for those that can make it out on a Thursday. Practice will still be held for those who cannot make the race. Race sign-ups are due Thursday September 23rd by 9:00am.
McMinnville Invitational
Details:
MEET WEBSITE
Where: Joe Dancer Park, McMinnville, OR
When:
Girls Open Race: 4:00 pm
Boys Open Race: 4:30 pm
Girls Varsity Race: 5:00pm
Boys Varsity Race: 5:30pm
Uniforms
We know that there are still some athletes looking to purchase a jersey for this year. We are experiencing a uniform shortage but we will aim to take care of everyone for Friday during practices this week. If you are a family that has been part of BTC and has any extra uniform from 2019-present that your athlete may of sized out of, please let us know if you’d be willing to donate the uniform back.
if you have received a uniform but haven’t yet paid, you can make payment here.
In/Out Spike Box
This year we are providing a spike box where you can bring or take gently used cross country spikes. If you have outgrown a pair of spikes or don’t wear a certain pair anymore please feel free to drop them off in the box. If you are in need of spikes, please feel free to look and see if a size fits you.