Minutes from the November 1, 2020 Meeting for Winter Running
1. Selection of name
A. Many excellent choices including White Out, Nightmare Before Easter, Drift, Beta Lambda Beta, Erik Ringo
Cult, Cold N 19, Winter Crew, License to Chill, S.I.C. Runners, D.R.I.F.T., No Guts/No Glory, Blizzard 2.0, etc.
B. Final Selection: WINTER WARRIORS
C. Logo: Everyone will bring a potential WINTER WARRIOTS logo to the next meeting for a vote
2. Next Meeting Sunday, November 8 3:30 PM OUTDOORS at Tommy Nielson's
Bring a lawn chair
3. Covid Concerns
A. Everything that we plan will need to be made based on COVID safety.
B. Outdoor activities will be best, but care will still be needed (masks & social distancing)
C. Indoor activities will need to be avoided
D. Barns/garages/shelters with open sides or open doors will be best for “indoor” activities
4. FOCUS of Winter Warriors
A. Healthy guys will work hard & Unhealthy guys will get healthy
B. Commitment required of members:
3 Practices per week until EXAMS are finished.
4 Practices per week after EXAMS are finished
Guys that have other ongoing obligations will receive an official waiver
C. Culture: Create a culture of BONDING and strengthen our bond & team unity.
Set the team up for success for cross country and track season
Get better as a team
Like the summer, but more fun
5. Ideas in no particular order. Not vetted for Covid Yet.
White elephant run Capture the Flag in the Dark End of Winter Banquet
Ice Skate Snowball fight Igloo Carving
Scavenger Hunt More timed runs Sled Down & Run Up Hill
Beat Up Smith’s Van Game Night/Poker Night 12/12 or 24/24
Glow Stick Run Snowman Building Competition Shirt & Tie Olive Garden
Up North Cabin Winter Running Patch Sky Zone
Team Tournament Air Soft or Paintball Cross Training Circuits
Go Cart Racing Sledding Broomball
6. Upcoming Agenda
Select a Logo
Put activities on a calendar (this will be difficult because of COVID unknowns)
End of Season Awards
Plan October 13
Hash out a weekly training schedule
Levels of Membership
Other Activities
Other Ideas
1. Selection of name
A. Many excellent choices including White Out, Nightmare Before Easter, Drift, Beta Lambda Beta, Erik Ringo
Cult, Cold N 19, Winter Crew, License to Chill, S.I.C. Runners, D.R.I.F.T., No Guts/No Glory, Blizzard 2.0, etc.
B. Final Selection: WINTER WARRIORS
C. Logo: Everyone will bring a potential WINTER WARRIOTS logo to the next meeting for a vote
2. Next Meeting Sunday, November 8 3:30 PM OUTDOORS at Tommy Nielson's
Bring a lawn chair
3. Covid Concerns
A. Everything that we plan will need to be made based on COVID safety.
B. Outdoor activities will be best, but care will still be needed (masks & social distancing)
C. Indoor activities will need to be avoided
D. Barns/garages/shelters with open sides or open doors will be best for “indoor” activities
4. FOCUS of Winter Warriors
A. Healthy guys will work hard & Unhealthy guys will get healthy
B. Commitment required of members:
3 Practices per week until EXAMS are finished.
4 Practices per week after EXAMS are finished
Guys that have other ongoing obligations will receive an official waiver
C. Culture: Create a culture of BONDING and strengthen our bond & team unity.
Set the team up for success for cross country and track season
Get better as a team
Like the summer, but more fun
5. Ideas in no particular order. Not vetted for Covid Yet.
White elephant run Capture the Flag in the Dark End of Winter Banquet
Ice Skate Snowball fight Igloo Carving
Scavenger Hunt More timed runs Sled Down & Run Up Hill
Beat Up Smith’s Van Game Night/Poker Night 12/12 or 24/24
Glow Stick Run Snowman Building Competition Shirt & Tie Olive Garden
Up North Cabin Winter Running Patch Sky Zone
Team Tournament Air Soft or Paintball Cross Training Circuits
Go Cart Racing Sledding Broomball
6. Upcoming Agenda
Select a Logo
Put activities on a calendar (this will be difficult because of COVID unknowns)
End of Season Awards
Plan October 13
Hash out a weekly training schedule
Levels of Membership
Other Activities
Other Ideas
Agenda carried over from November 1 Meeting
1. What ideas do you have? Share before we start.
• We are the South Lyon High School Men's Cross Country Team.
• We represent all that is good about our school, our team, and ourselves.
• We are accepted into a family of boys and a lifelong band of brothers. As strong individuals, we choose to
create a legacy of hard work, positive attitude, and team unity.
• Running is our unifying purpose. We do it not because it is easy, but because it is hard. We run on this team
to show the power of our minds, bodies, and souls.
• United at Heart. United to Inspire. United for Victory.
• As brothers we run.
2. What do you want to get out of the winter athletically? Socially? What else?
3. Structure of our meetings? Where When How Often Required Core Group & Others Social Structure
Leadership
Minutes from the November 1, 2020 Meeting for Winter Running
1. Selection of name
A. Many excellent choices including White Out, Nightmare Before Easter, Drift, Beta Lambda Beta, Erik Ringo
Cult, Cold N 19, Winter Crew, License to Chill, S.I.C. Runners, D.R.I.F.T., No Guts/No Glory, Blizzard 2.0, etc.
B. Final Selection: WINTER WARRIORS
C. Logo: Everyone will bring a potential WINTER WARRIOTS logo to the next meeting for a vote
2. Next Meeting Sunday, November 8 3:30 PM in Tom Nielson’s Barn
3. Covid Concerns
A. Everything that we plan will need to be made based on COVID safety.
B. Outdoor activities will be best, but care will still be needed (masks & social distancing)
C. Indoor activities will need to be avoided
D. Barns/garages/shelters with open sides or open doors will be best for “indoor” activities
4. FOCUS of Winter Warriors
A. Healthy guys will work hard & Unhealthy guys will get healthy
B. Commitment required of members:
3 Meetings per week until EXAMS are finished. 4 Meetings per week after EXAMS are finished
Guys that have other ongoing obligations will receive an official waiver
C. Culture: Create a culture of BONDING and strengthen our bond & team unity.
Set the team up for success for cross country and track season
Get better as a team
Like the summer, but more fun
5. Ideas in no particular order. Not vetted for Covid Yet.
White elephant run Capture the Flag in the Dark End of Winter Banquet Christmas
Pancakes
Ice Skate Snowball fight Igloo Carving
Scavenger Hunt More timed runs Sled Down & Run Up Hill
Beat Up Smith’s Van Game Night/Poker Night 12/12 or 24/24
Glow Stick Run Snowman Building Competition Shirt & Tie Olive Garden
Up North Cabin Winter Running Patch Sky Zone
Team Tournament Air Soft or Paintball Cross Training Circuits
Go Cart Racing Sledding Broomball
6. Upcoming Agenda
Select a Logo Put activities on a calendar (this will be difficult because of COVID unknowns)
End of Season Awards Spirit Wear
Plan October 13 Other Activities
Hash out a weekly training schedule Other Ideas
Levels of Membership
1. What ideas do you have? Share before we start.
• We are the South Lyon High School Men's Cross Country Team.
• We represent all that is good about our school, our team, and ourselves.
• We are accepted into a family of boys and a lifelong band of brothers. As strong individuals, we choose to
create a legacy of hard work, positive attitude, and team unity.
• Running is our unifying purpose. We do it not because it is easy, but because it is hard. We run on this team
to show the power of our minds, bodies, and souls.
• United at Heart. United to Inspire. United for Victory.
• As brothers we run.
2. What do you want to get out of the winter athletically? Socially? What else?
3. Structure of our meetings? Where When How Often Required Core Group & Others Social Structure
Leadership
Minutes from the November 1, 2020 Meeting for Winter Running
1. Selection of name
A. Many excellent choices including White Out, Nightmare Before Easter, Drift, Beta Lambda Beta, Erik Ringo
Cult, Cold N 19, Winter Crew, License to Chill, S.I.C. Runners, D.R.I.F.T., No Guts/No Glory, Blizzard 2.0, etc.
B. Final Selection: WINTER WARRIORS
C. Logo: Everyone will bring a potential WINTER WARRIOTS logo to the next meeting for a vote
2. Next Meeting Sunday, November 8 3:30 PM in Tom Nielson’s Barn
3. Covid Concerns
A. Everything that we plan will need to be made based on COVID safety.
B. Outdoor activities will be best, but care will still be needed (masks & social distancing)
C. Indoor activities will need to be avoided
D. Barns/garages/shelters with open sides or open doors will be best for “indoor” activities
4. FOCUS of Winter Warriors
A. Healthy guys will work hard & Unhealthy guys will get healthy
B. Commitment required of members:
3 Meetings per week until EXAMS are finished. 4 Meetings per week after EXAMS are finished
Guys that have other ongoing obligations will receive an official waiver
C. Culture: Create a culture of BONDING and strengthen our bond & team unity.
Set the team up for success for cross country and track season
Get better as a team
Like the summer, but more fun
5. Ideas in no particular order. Not vetted for Covid Yet.
White elephant run Capture the Flag in the Dark End of Winter Banquet Christmas
Pancakes
Ice Skate Snowball fight Igloo Carving
Scavenger Hunt More timed runs Sled Down & Run Up Hill
Beat Up Smith’s Van Game Night/Poker Night 12/12 or 24/24
Glow Stick Run Snowman Building Competition Shirt & Tie Olive Garden
Up North Cabin Winter Running Patch Sky Zone
Team Tournament Air Soft or Paintball Cross Training Circuits
Go Cart Racing Sledding Broomball
6. Upcoming Agenda
Select a Logo Put activities on a calendar (this will be difficult because of COVID unknowns)
End of Season Awards Spirit Wear
Plan October 13 Other Activities
Hash out a weekly training schedule Other Ideas
Levels of Membership