What a great meet to end a wonderful season!!!!! We finished with 563 runners , not counting our many, inspirational "fun-runners," so we had over 600 run! But the numbers were not as important as the spirit of the meet, the enthusiasm of the runners, the care of the coaches and officials and the loving support of parents and spectators!
Thanks to all the parish coordinators, coaches and our loyal cadre of meet volunteers who "came through", to make the event a memorable one. A special thanks to the many who contributed to the meet, especially to Tim Chavez and John Carey for setting up and directing the meet; Raewyn Cummings and the "team of Corpus Christi Accountants" for the prompt results; the set up and clean up crew, especially those who came early and stayed late; Jon Murphy who spent the meet caring for skinned knees; " Marshall Mark " and their meet officials who patrolled well and efficiently; Sr. Denise and her ever-loyal finish line crew; Chris Sotelo and the SLOT girls for leading a great fun run... and many others!
God gave us a great day for our young runners!
If you still owe team fees from the season, please mail a check to the CYO Office, 2121 Harrison Street, Oakland 94612. The fees are $3. per runner per meet.
Results for the Diocesan Meet and for all of our meets are posted on the results page. Thanks again to Raewyn Cummings for her hours and hours inputing results this past season!
We had positive coaches, cheering parents and willing, capable meet volunteers. Our young runners provided inspiration through energy, both before after and during races, dedication and just by having a good time. We remember the exciting races, the dedication of all the runners – especially the ones in the back of the pack, with spectators cheering for all, fast or slow. We also remember the great food, sharing and many smiles after the meets!
Special "Thanks" to:
• John Randazzo and Tim Chavez as Diocesan Coordinators, for all their tireless work at the meets and behind the scenes;
• Raewyn Cummings for another outstanding job with accurate and "timely" results;
• Sister Denise and her dedicated finish line awards crew for another smooth finish line;
• Grace House (CYO) for answering numerous questions on the phone, directing runners to the right park, giving information ...etc. etc. etc.
• Sue Mart, Ed Olkowski and the finish line crew for starting, timing and "directing traffic";
• Marshal Mark Molinar who did another superb job as head marshal, and all those who marked courses and policed the fields;
•Jon Murphy, our athletic trainer, who bandaged numerous knees and added that special touch of compassion to dry the tears;
• Chris Sotelo and her SLOT "tiger / rabbits" who led the best race of each meet – the fun runs;
• All of the meet directors and parish meet sponsors, who took on the additional responsibility of organization, as well as coaching their teams;
• All the parents volunteers who came forward week after week to serve as meet officials.
• And especially to all of the dedicated parish coordinators and coaches who organize, lead and inspire week after week, season after season.
CYO Post Season
Prayer
Lord, we thank You for the opportunity and challenge of this season. You call
us to compete well, to finish the race and to grow in our faith.
Help us to remember we can do all things through You, who gives us strength.
Amen.