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Sunday May 20, 2012
8th Annual Long
Island Miles for Melanoma
5K Run/Walk
Eisenhower Park, Field 2
8:30 Registration, 10:00 5K Run 10:30 Walk
Registration closes at 9:45 sharp
Timing by LIRRC
Registration at
http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07e5nq04ar65ba24ae&llr=avamm5cab
New Race Fees and Other Changes
The LIRRC is proud to announce the purchase of
the IPICO Chip Timing System. We looked at various systems, and
IPICO was found to be reliable and affordable. It has been used
on Long Island in many road races. The credit card thin chip
will attach to your shoe, it is not disposable, so we will be
collecting them when you cross the finish line.
It has been a long time since we have raised
our race fees. We try to keep our fees stable, but with ever
increasing costs for awards, race supplies and now out new chip
system, we find it necessary to increase our membership and race fees for 2011.
However, compared to other races we still give
you the best bang per mile anywhere, and remember, we will now
have a Chip Timing System.
The new fees are as follows:
$18 Individual Membership
$23 Family Membership
$5 for club members
$4 for members over 60 years old
$10 for non-members
For family members, the fee will now be:
$5 for the first family member (same household), and $3 for each
additional family member.
Our kid's summer fun run fees will stay the same $1.
Newsletter
Since Printing and mailing costs have
skyrocketed, the club must find a more cost effective way to
deliver the newsletter. Electronic format and delivery
eliminates the cost of printing and mailing. So with this 2nd.
edition of the new newsletter we are advancing into a new age,
and we are going "Green." Some of you may have already received
the newsletter as part of an email, but if not we hope you enjoy
the new newsletter by clicking on the newsletter link above.
New Race Registration
Deadlines
To keep with USATF Registration Rules, we will
be closing registration 15 minutes before race time. That means
for Sunday races starting at 9 AM registration will close at
8:45 AM, and the Wednesday Night Summer Series races starting at
7PM registration will close at 6:45 PM.
USATF Rule 242
All competitors are responsible for knowing
the starting time of the event(s), for knowing the registration
or check-in method utilized at the start, and for being at the
starting line at the appointed time for instructions and the
start of the race. Ten to fifteen minutes (or as otherwise
specified) before the start of the race, all entries should be
closed and the athletes directed to the starting line for final
instructions and the start of the race.
NO EXCEPTIONS!!
Please don't come late and beg us to register
you. If you miss registration, you can always help out. These
registration rules are common at other races, and are necessary
because our races are always day-of-race, and all registrants
have to be entered into the database prior to the race. Please
plan to get to the race leaving you time to register. Your
cooperation is appreciated.
President’s Message –
April 2012
The
winter that never was is behind us and here we are in spring
with our Wednesday Night Summer Series right around the corner.
Great runningweather! And great races are coming to Eisenhower
Park!
There are
some changes we’ve made that should be noted.
First,
the opening Wednesday will be May 16th, a week later
than in previous years. The board decided on this mainly because
the first race was always three days after the LI marathon, and
many runners just weren’t up to a race with 2 days rest. Sure,
that never stopped many before, but it made sense to us.
With July
4th on a Wednesday and no race for us that day, we’ll
have 15 Wednesday races this summer. Each 5K will still be
preceded by a 200 yard pee wee run and a 1 mile kid’s fun run
every week, so bring the family!
Another
change we’ll try for the first time is runners will be able to
register for our entire summer series. Members under 60 years of
age will pay $65 (a savings of $10), and members 60 and over
will pay $50 (also saving $10). Since registration closes at
6:45PM and some barely make it on time, if you register for the
series you just show up! No check in each week! You keep the
chip for the summer along with your bib. If you lose the chip,
however, you’ll have to see Bob Patterson for your punishment.
Opening
night on May 16th will be special. It is dedicated to
our men and women in uniform who serve our great country. We’re
planning an honor guard and singing the National Anthem. And
don’t forget to keep bringing down old cell phones. We’ve
collected almost 300 so far for Cell Phones for Soldiers!
Recently,
we’ve started pre-registration for some races and it has met
with some success, so look for us to continue that on key races.
The fee is the same, but pre-registered runners have been in a
raffle for a $50 gift certificate.
Look for
further information on our upcoming events by going onto our
website and through Mike Ogazon’s email blasts.
And
remember, volunteers are always welcome at our races! If you’re
injured, maybe not up to racing on a Wednesday night, come down
anyway. Volunteering is fun, and appreciated! In addition, each
time you volunteer at one of our events, you’ll be put into a
raffle for a gift certificate. The more you volunteer, the
better your chances to win.
As you
know, runners appreciate volunteers!
I’m
looking forward to seeing old and new friends at Eisenhower.
Hope to
see you in the park!
Fred
Cell Phones For Soldiers
Throughout our country's history, there have
been selfless people who have stepped up to answer America's
call. Let us not forget our men and women in uniform, and let us
always let them know they are appreciated for the sacrifices
they and their families make for us. What can we do to show our
support of our men and women in uniform? There are many ways,
and the Long Island Road Runners Club has decided to partner
with Senator Dean Skelos in the "Cell Phones for Soldiers"
program. Each week at our races, a collection box will be
available to collect old cell phones. This is a close-to-home
cause, as LIRRC President Fred Haslett's son, Staff Sgt. Fred
"Rick" Haslett of the NC Army National Guard, is currently at a
base in southern Baghdad, on his second deployment in support of
Operation Iraqi Freedom. Our soldier's calls home are not free,
even from Iraq and Afghanistan, and especially from their coming
and going stays in Kuwait. They can pay as much as $5 per minute
to call loved ones. Our collection helps them stay in touch with
loved ones. Let's do out part.
God Bless our
troops!
For more information, visit the Cell Phones
for Soldiers website at:
http://cellphonesforsoldiers.com
The story of these two youths who started this
program is inspiring.
Welcome to the Long Island Road Runners Club. The LIRRC has been
serving runners for thirty-six years with over 60 events in scenic Eisenhower Park. Our club
features:
-
Spring
and Fall Marathon Tune-Up Races
-
1/4, 1/2, and 1-Mile
Summer Series Kids & Youth Races
-
5K Summer
Series
-
Cross Country
Races
-
4x2 Mile Relay
Races
-
BBQ's
Please make sure to check the events listed on our
Race Schedule. If you haven't yet joined the club, we have included
a Membership Application link for you. If you want to know more
about the club, make sure to check out the About Us
page.
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