Ames High School - Girls Cross Country

CONFERENCE MEET DIRECTIONS - BEGINS AT 3:30!!
POSTED 10/08/2007

DIRECTIONS TO THE CONFERENCE MEET: I-35 north to Hwy. 18/27 (exit 190). East on Hwy 18 to exit 190 (California/NIACC exit). Travel north to stop sign and turn left on Hwy. 122. NIACC on north right side of highway

North Iowa Area Community College 500 College Drive Mason City, IA 50248

CHANGE FOR ANKENY INVITATIONAL - THURSDAY
POSTED 09/26/2007

Thursday's meet at Ankeny has been moved to the DMACC campus (2006 South Ankeny Boulevard Ankeny, Iowa 50023). Get off at the 2nd Ankeny exit from Ames (Oralabor Road); travel west to the DMACC campus. Campus is accessible on Oralabor Road or Hwy 69 (go north about 6 blocks).

PICTURES!
POSTED 09/16/2007

We have had some problems uploading pictures to the website. If you have taken some pictures and would like them uploaded, please put them on a disc or flash drive and get them to Rhonda Schmaltz (coach's wife). She will then get them to Mark and Beth who can upload them for us!

A HUGE THANKS!
POSTED 09/09/2007

Coach Schmaltz wants to thank all the girls for pulling together as a cross country family over the past week. Our strength together as a group is helping all 5 of our family members continue their recovery. Coach Schmaltz has heard from MANY former AHS GCC runners who also express their concerns and support for our squad. As a group, we are strong, so let's keep supporting each other in all aspects! Thanks girls!

Welcome Home Sarah!
POSTED 09/09/2007

We want to welcome home Sarah Gutowski from her stay at Iowa Methodist Hospital. We are so glad she is feeling better and able to come home! We are looking forward to having Sarah back to practice soon! Due to her injuries, she will not be able to run the remainder of the season, but Coach Schmaltz has found "coaching" responsibilities for her running group! Watch out girls!

Kaitlin Estill's webpage
POSTED 09/07/2007

Kaitlin Estill's sister Jess (Class of 2004 and former cross country runner) has posted a web page that includes updates on Kaitlin's progress and a guestbook area to send messages to Kaitlin and her family. The web address is www.caringbridge.org/visit/kaitlinestill

Please keep Kaitlin and her family in your thoughts.

Spaghetti Club - Sept. 4 - Driving Directions
POSTED 09/05/2007

Spaghetti Club this week is at Megan Reynold's house. Directions: Take Lincoln Way east toward Nevada. Go over I-35 and continue for 1/2 mile to 580th & Lincoln Way. Turn right (south) and go 1/2 mile. The driveway is long and the house can't be seen from the road due to trees. Look for balloons on the mailbox! See everyone tonight!

Ames Girls Ranked 7th!
POSTED 09/03/2007

The Ames Girls Cross Country Team is currently ranked 7th in the state! Other CIML conference teams ranked include WDM Dowling, Urbandale, WDM Valley, Ankeny, Ottumwa and Waukee. Check the Iowa Track Coaches Association website for more cross country information. (www.iatfcc.org)

Cedar Rapids Invitational - Thursday, September 6
POSTED 09/03/2007

Our next meet is Thursday, September 6, 2007 at the Cedar Rapids Invitational. The course is the Noelridge Park, on the north side of Cedar Rapids. Meet begins at 4:30 PM. Driving directions are available on the meet link. Alternate driving directions would be: Highway 30 to I-380 north to Collins Road NE and east to Noelridge Park. This meet will be great competition for the girls--teams competing include #2 Iowa City High, #4 Iowa City West, #6 Davenport North, #9 Pleasant Valley, #11 Dubuque Senior, and #12 Cedar Rapids Washington. Join the Little Cyclones in Cedar Rapids on Thursday! They'll really appreciate it!

Yard Signs!
POSTED 08/28/2007

Any family who wishes to purchase a yard sign for their runner should contact Shelly Gehring (232-2996) as soon as possible. Cost is $25, and checks should be made out to First Class Signs.

Concession Stand Helpers
POSTED 08/28/2007

This year the girls and boys cross country teams have been assigned to help with the Concession stand at the Friday, October 5 HOMECOMING football game. The girls CC team has the first shift from 4:30-7:00. We are still in need of TWO people to help! Please contact Shelly Gehring (232-2996).

Those who have signed up: 1. Mary Block 2. Charlie Block 3. Steve Garasky 4. Lynnette Witt 5. Jeff Witt 6. Liz Kerr 7. Cheryl Uhlmeyer 8. Michelle Adams 9. Don Millage 10.Sharon Millage

Home Meet Helpers
POSTED 08/28/2007

Workers for Thursday, September 13: 1. Mary Block 2. Don Behning 3. Tim Metz 4. Chris Delaney The Ames Invitational on Thursday, September 13 is seeking TWO people to help at the finish chute. Meet begins at 5:00 PM. Workers should be in place 10 minutes prior to the first race. Please contact Shelly Gehring (232-2996).

Tent Set-Up
POSTED 08/28/2007

      Two parents are needed to help set-up the girls' tent prior to each CC meet and to take it down at the end of the meet. Sophomore Parent Reps John & Cindy Hansen will be transporting the tent to each meet. They will contact you with a time for you to meet them at the different cross country courses. Helpers are still needed for the following dates:

      Thursday, September 6 @ Cedar Rapids (Noelridge course) - 1 needed Thursday, September 20 @ Indianola - 1 needed Thursday, September 27 @ Ankeny - 1 needed Thursday, October 4 @ Ft. Dodge - 1 needed Thursday, October 11 @ Conference Meet (Mason City) - 2 needed Thursday, October 18 @ district meet (TBA) - 2 needed

      If you are able to help, please contact John or Cindy Hansen (292-8914)

Little Cyclone Invite - Thursday August 30
POSTED 08/27/2007

Our first meet of this season will be Thursday, August 30, beginning at 4:30 p.m. Note the time change due to the ISU/Kent State football game in town that same night. Order of events will be fresh/soph girls, JV girls, Varsity girls. All parents are welcome to come out and support the team. Workers are also also welcome at the shoot and around the course during the races. The team's tent will be set up under the trees on the east side of the course. Be sure and stop by! See everyone on Thursday

Updates
POSTED 09/11/2006

A big thanks to Mark and Beth for their continued support of our website. This year they will be our "behind the scenes" supporters, as Megan (assistant coach) and Rhonda Schmaltz try to keep things up to date on the website. If you see any problems, please let us know. Also, if you have any other ideas of how we could make the site more useful please let us know by emailing us at web@ahsgcc.com.

Welcome Back
POSTED 08/23/2006

Welcome AHSGCC runners. We are excited to have many new and returning faces. Despite warm weather practices have gone smoothly and we look forward to another enjoyable season.

The Fall Sports Kick-off will be held at Ames High this Friday, August 24. All AHSGCC runners are expected to meet in the courtyard at 5:30. The team will be introduced at 6PM. A parent meeting will follow the Sports Kick-off and all returning and new parents are encouraged to attend. We will go over cross country basics as well as signups for Spaghetti Club and various other events. Can't wait to see you there.