Petoskey Invitational Information
This information is current as of August 15, 2011
Petoskey permission slips will be available before Sept. 16
online
Leave: Friday, September 23th after Lunch (End of 4th hour: Noon)
EAST meets in bus loop after B lunch (Noon)
SLHS meets in student parking lot near pool (after C lunch: Noon)
Return: Sunday, September 25, 3 PM
Race: Saturday, September 24
9th and 10th grade boys race AM
11th and 12th grade boys race AM
Boys will be staying at the...
Boyne Valley Lodge Warning: GPS units have trouble with
1712 S. Shore Drive this address!
Walloon Lake, MI 49766
231-535-2475
Course Site: Camp Petosega, 11000 Camp Petosega Rd., Alanson, MI 49706
To get to Camp Petosega from South Lyon:
Take US-23/I-75 North
Take exit 310 (Indian River)
Turn left on MI-68/M68 (.5 miles)
Turn left on to MI-68/S. Straits Hwy (.8 miles)
Turn right onto M 68/MI 68 (7.4 miles)
Turn left (south) on Miller Road (2.3 miles)
Turn left on Banwell Road (continue south 1.8 miles)
Turn right onto Camp Petosega Rd (.7 miles)
Itinerary:
Friday: Please eat a big lunch before we depart for Petoskey!
East meets in bus loop at noon (end of C lunch)
SLHS meets in student parking lot at noon (end of C lunch)
Leave South Lyon approx. 12:30
Arrive at Camp Petosega at 4:30 PM to run the course
Arrive at the Boyne Valley Lodge at 6:30
Dinner at 7:30
Putt Putt Golf after dinner 9 PM (non team members will pay $5 at Putt Putt)
Lights Out 11:30 PM
Saturday
Breakfast 7 AM 9th and 10th grade boys
Breakfast 7:30 AM 11th and 12th grade boys
Leave lodge at 8 AM
9/10 boys run at ; 11/12 boys run at
Lunch 2 PM
Dinner at 7:30
Late Night Pizza
Lights out 1 AM
Sunday
Morning run 8 AM
Breakfast 9 AM
Leave lodge at 10 AM
Arrive South Lyon 3 PM
Cost: $85 per boy All Inclusive if your family worked Witch's Hat and a triathlon in 2011,
$125 per boy if your family did not work Witch's Hat and a triathlon in 2011
Meals: All meals are at the Boyne Valley Lodge. They are included in the price.
Also included in the price:
Putt Putt, Saturday Late Night Pizza
FAMILY ATTENDANCE IS WELCOMED BUT NOT MANDATORY
Lodging Options for Parents:
Camping:
1. Young State Park in Boyne City (231)582-7523
2. Camp Petosega in Alanson (course location) 1-231-347-6536
3. Petoskey KOA Campground 231-347-0005
Boyne Valley Lodge 1-231-535-2475
This is where the boys are staying. Families will stay in a separate wing. The boys stay together
with the team, not their parents. Please reserve your room directly with the lodge,
but send Coach Scott Smith an e-mail to let him know you will be staying at the lodge.
TENTATIVE PRICING
Family Rate $85 per adult, $45 for non-team siblings, 5 & under Free. This cost covers 2 nights
lodging and 5 meals (simple but filling).
Hotels:
1. Dickson's Lodge 231-535-2415
2. Walloon Lake Inn 231-535-2999
Nice B&B, Close to the Boys' Lodge, Rooms are above a 4 Star Restaurant
3. Comfort Inn Petoskey 231-347-3220
North Side of Petoskey, Closer to Camp Petosega
4. Boyne Mountain 1-800-Go-Boyne
Lots of housing options, 8 miles from boys' lodge, close to Avalanche Bay
5. Visitor's Bureau of Petoskey 1-800-845-2828
Spending Money:
There is little need for spending money except for...
1. Quarters for pool table, juke box, or arcade machines at lodge and at Avalanche Bay
2. $ for an optional Petoskey Invite T-shirt
3. Snacks at the invitational and/or recreational center.
Transportation:
Most of the boys will be transported via charter bus (Kensington Valley);
Some will be transported via private vehicle. Info still to be determined.
Boyne Adventure Golf (Putt Putt Friday Night) 231-582-3505
What to Bring:
Your usual uniform and running gear.
Cold Weather Clothing
Extra running shoes
Swim Suit and Towel
A gallon of water to drink on the ride up. Water Bottle!!!!!
Personal snacks--please try to keep it healthy.
Board Games & Cards--Monopoly and Risk are Favorites
What NOT to Bring:
Bedding & Pillow
Lots of Extra Money--you could get by easily with NO extra money
(The juke box, pool table, and video games do take quarters)
Anything R rated