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