Meeting!

We will have an interest meeting for the Tough Mudder run in the MMLH on January 28, 2015 during lunch.  This meeting is for Sage students and faculty interested in running, participating, or volunteering in the Tough Mudder Competition on March 28, 2015. We will go over the rules, transportation information, and event details. Anyone remotely interested in participating in the Tough Mudder run should attend to get all preliminary information.

Here is the promotional video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vh5HdPM_QuE

November 19, 2014

Newly Admitted Juniors:

Jake Fisher
Stephen Do
Alfonso Corona
Ian Jun

Plan

Roles of the Juniors:
Jake and Stephen- brainstorm volunteer opportunities at Tough Mudder Event
Alfonso and Ian- Writing a review on the town meeting announcement and researching rules/regulations of the Tough Mudder event
Jack/Logan- Faculty outreach and organizing an interest meeting regarding the mud run and any available volunteer opportunities

Organize a tough Mudder Interest meeting:
-Wednesday, January 28, 2015

Paintball tournament:
-Brainstorm fundraising opportunities
-contact leader of the event to pitch viable participation options
-finalize logistics and preparation for the event

Information about the Tough Mudder Race

- Website link: https://toughmudder.com/

- Tough Mudder is a 10-12 mile (18-20 km) obstacle course designed to test all-around strength, stamina, teamwork, and mental grit.

- The Mudder Pledge

• I understand that Tough Mudder is not a race but a challenge
• I put teamwork and camaraderie before my course time
• I do not whine - kids whine
• I help my fellow mudders complete the course
• I overcome all fears

- $10 insurance charge is required for all participants

- Cost of Joining (increases as you get closer to date of race):

• Tough Discount (May 9 - Nov 20) - $119
• Mudder Entry (Nov 21 - Dec 11) - $135
• Standard Entry (Dec 12 - Jan 20) - $149
• Late Entry (Jan 21 - Feb 26) - $169
• Final Entry (Feb 27 - Mar 27) - $185
• Weekend Entry (Mar 28 - Mar 29) - $220
• Spectator (register before event) - $20
• Spectator (register day of event) - $40 cash

- Course Details and Location:

• Glen Helen Raceway (18585 Verdemont Ranch Road San Bernardino 92407 United States)

• terrain: off-road (desert, large hills, motocross track, sandy mud)

- Must be 18 years old or over to participate in the race

• people under 18 years old can participate by volunteering and helping out the mudders who are participating in the obstacle course by handing out drinks and providing motivation

Town Meeting: A Juniors Perspective

When I saw the town meeting announcement made by the SCARS service learning group of Sage Hill, I was very excited. The group showed us a video for an event called "Tough Mudder," an intense 12 mile obstacle course to help raise money for our veterans. The race is on March 28. and those who are under 18 at the time are still able to help giving out waters to those participating in the obstacle course. The obstacle course looks very challenging but wildly fun. Apart from watching the video, the group also talked about the importance of veterans in our community and how we should appreciate them. Mr. Anderson's recognition of the veterans in our Sage community helped me connect to the topic even more.

The only bout of disappointment came when I found out that you must be 18 to participate in the actual obstacle course. However, my sadness soon turned to excitement when I heard I could still participate as a volunteer helper.

 Head to https://toughmudder.com/ for more information on the race!

Service Learning Board: