Mr. Van Antwerp's P.E. Blog - South Elementary: January 2014

Attention! New Hudsonville Running Club format!

Dear Parents,

As times change and programs evolve, we’ve decided to try something a little different for this year’s Hudsonville Running Club. Students will still join the club and follow the training calendar, along with meeting together as a club twice a week to practice, but this year our culminating race will be the Eagle 5K right here in Hudsonville! We’re very excited about this change for a number of reasons. With transportation to downtown Grand Rapids becoming difficult and costly, safety concerns with the amount of people there and the increasing cost of the Riverbank Run, we thought this would be a welcomed change! Not only is the 5K right here in Hudsonville and supported my many local businesses, but the money from entry fees goes directly back to our Hudsonville Athletic Boosters! Our Boosters support all of our athletic teams and also provide scholarships to 10 HHS seniors heading to college.

The Eagle 5K will start and finish in the HHS parking lot. All participants will be given a race shirt and race “goodies”. It will be timed by “Race Management” – the same company that does the timing for the Riverbank Run…so it’s official! After the race, refreshments will be in the cafeteria and will include pizza, ice cream, and more!

As always, the cost for the Hudsonville Running Club is $15. This price includes a club t-shirt with a name on the back. Hooded sweatshirts are also available for $20. The cost of the Eagle 5K is $20 for students and $25 for parents. We would love to have as many parents train and run with their kids as possible!

Also, complete the permission form to join the club. Then, return all portions, with the indicated amount, to Mr. Van Antwerp by MONDAY February 10, 2014. Please make all checks for the running club registration payable to: Hudsonville Public Schools.

If you have any questions about the running club, please email me at – cvanantw@hpseagles.net.

Sincerely,

Chris Van Antwerp

South PE Teacher

Running Club Coordinator

All money and forms must be turned in by MONDAY February 10, 2014! J

Parent Permission Form and Hudsonville Running Club Entry

I give my permission for my son/daughter _____________________________

Participant Date of birth ________________________

to participate in the Hudsonvillle Running Club. I understand the vigorous nature of exercise involved in running the Eagle 5K race. By signing this form, I affirm that my child has no physical limitations that would prevent him/her from participating safely. I assume the risk of injury to my child in this event and give up any and all claims for damages I may have against South Elementary School, Hudsonville Public School and others associated with this club.

Parent Signature________________________________________

Parent email address ____________________________________

Cell Phone Number __________________

Emergency Contact Name_____________________ Phone Number_____________

Check the appropriate areas and note the cost on the far right line - Add the total on the bottom.

If your child is running in the Eagle 5K, he/she must purchase a Hudsonville Running Club shirt in order to be easily spotted at the race. If you do not have the means to pay for the running club fees, please contact Mr. Van Antwerp.

_____ Hudsonville Running Club Fee (including shirt) -------------------------> $15.00