This year we will again stay at the Marriot Springhill Suites, which is located right across the street from the Host Hotel, The Hilton.

The accomodations are amazing.  A roof top pool, fire pit, laundry, view of the strip and a FREE FULL Breakfast every morning!

The Marriot Springhill Suites offer the best of both worlds; convenience, a short walk to the strip and Baker to Vegas activities, and quiet for those who wish to avoid the "glitz."  We had a great stay in 2010 and are happy to be able to secure these accomodations for 2011!



Upcoming Training Races...

If you are looking for some training runs, click the link below to sign up for upcoming races in the area. Use these 5K, 10K and 1/2 marathons as training runs in preparation for the Baker to Vegas 2011!

http://search.active.com/search?k=&l=94568&f=activities&v=list&default_zip=94501\&m=meta%3AstartDate%3Adaterange%3A11%2F1%2F2010..12%2F31%2F2010+meta%3Achannel%3\DRunning

Don't forget to urge your friends to sign up for this yahoo group at http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/TeamACSOB2V/  to keep informed!

TEAM ACSO

Let's get ready for Baker to Vegas 2011!

It's that time of year again!

Every year, for the last 27 years, the Los Angeles Police Department has hosted a relay race called the Baker to Vegas Challenge Cup Relay. The race began with 19 teams as a way for police officers to improve their physical fitness. Last year 251 teams entered. Of those 251, four were from outside the United States and include Australia, Germany, Royal Mounted Canadian Police and Calgary, Canada. This year there are more than 260 teams who will participate. The race begins in Baker California and ends in Las Vegas Nevada. Though the course is 120 miles long, each of the 20 legs is only 4.5-7 miles in length. This race has been described as “highly competitive” and promotes camaraderie, physical fitness, pride and team work. Former participants have also stated that the race is extremely fun and challenging.

The Alameda County Sheriff’s Office previously participated in the race but had been inactive for the last several years, until 2009. We participated again in 2010 and would like continue our participation in 2011. I wanted to take a moment to invite you to participate with “Team ACSO” in the 2011 Baker to Vegas Challenge Cup Relay race. We are seeking both runners and support staff to become involved as well as assistance with fundraising efforts and other tasks in support of our participation. Please note that for 2011, runners may be sworn staff or technicians, but support staff may be civilian staff and/or volunteers. This year the race is scheduled for the weekend of April 15-17, 2011. Though our entry fee is due December 15th 2010.

Please respond to this communication as soon as possible if you are interested in participating. Send emails to Teamacso@gmail.com, take a moment to view the official race website at http://www/bakervegas.com.

Please make sure that “Baker to Vegas” is in the subject line of any correspondence you send, and that you indicate whether you’d like to participate as a runner, support staff, or would simply like to assist with fundraising efforts or other tasks in support of our participation.

Thank you for your time and support,
TEAMACSO

Your Team ACSO 2010

Contributions To Baker School

Please see the information below from Baker to Vegas Race Officials regarding their charitable contributions to the Baker School serving kids K-12, and your ability to help as well.

For 25 years teams have donated money to the school, it provided these kids with funds that without us it would not be there.  This year, as in all the years of this event, B2V participating teams have been generous with donations. Please continue support. To do so, please send a check made payable to:

Baker Valley Unified School District 
c/o Baker to Vegas Race
P O Box 861148
LA, CA 90086-1148

OR

Baker Valley Unified School District

P O Box 460
Baker Ca. 92309

If you would like to "adopt a child," at the Baker School, make all arrangements with the Principal to do so. She may be reached at ronda_tremblay@baker.k12.ca.us.


A presentation will be made on Saturday to the Superintendent of the district representing the funds raised to support the Baker School and its students.

For more information, contact Team ACSO or Baker School directly.

Baker School Relay Kids K-12

For over a quarter of a century the Baker to Vegas (B2V) Relay and LAPD Police Revolver and Athletic Club have had a wonderful relationship with the Baker Community and especially the school.  Race officials continue to encourage all participants to visit the school and see its show of pride in the relay race event.

This year the students at the school will participate in the First Annual Baker School Relay. Approximately 25 children will run from in front of the school to the B2V Relay Starting Line on Saturday morning,  B2V race day. Race officials have requested 25 Baker to Vegas teams to each take one child as a member of their team and issue the school child a team jersey. To do this, contact  Eric Drake, a teacher at Baker School.  (Email TeamACSO for contact information to donate to the Baker School.)
To date, the Baker School Relay is now full and each child in the race has received a t-shirt!  The next step is to get all the children at the school wear a t-shirt from teams in the race! The school Principal Ronda Tremblay can also be reached at ronda_tremblay@baker.k12.ca.us.

Make all arrangements with the Principal to adopt one the children at Baker School. This year, as in all the years of this event, B2V participating teams have been generous with donations. Please continue support. To do so, please send a check made payable to: Baker Valley Unified School District, c/o Baker to Vegas Race, P O Box 861148, LA, CA 90086-1148.

Race officials want to thank all the teams that gave one of their team shirts students. Photos of the Baker School Race will be taken and posted tot he Official B2V website after the race weekend.

For more information, contact Team ACSO or Baker School directly.

Upcoming Events

See TeamACSOB2V or click the following links for more information on the following upcoming races:

Victory for Victims Center for Assault Treatment Services 10K River Run and 5K Walk April 11, 2010

San Bernardino County Sheriff's Athletic Federation's S.B.S.D Mud-Run    May 22, 2010

TEAM ACSO MEETING

The next Team meeting is scheduled for Wednesday March 24th at 1730 hours at the SRJ Training room.  Please contact us if you WILL NOT be able to make it so other arrangements can be made to update you.

Team ACSO

Official Race Team Captain's Meeting

The Baker to Vegas Race Officials held their last team captains meeting on Wednesday March 17th at the LAPD Academy/Revolver and Athletic Club in Los Angeles, Ca.






Last minute updates and changes were disseminated.

FRS Radios

Our communications system has been synched with the event staff and is ready to go. We will revisit procedures and guidelines for using the radios during the race at our team meeting.

 

Fundraising for Baker Valley School

This year, the kids at the Baker school will be running a race that imitates the law enforcement run. 127 kids grades k-12 will run to raise money for their school. Last year the Baker to Vegas event was able to raise over $7,000 in donations from participating agencies/teams. Those interested in helping out this year may do so by contacting Baker Valley School or the LAPD Revolver and Athletic Club.

Meetings/Inspection Fri. 041610                                                           

Support Vehicle Check in/inspection 1600 hours at the Las Vegas Hilton Parking Lot

Support Staff/Vehicle Driver Mtg 1830 hours at the Las Vegas Hilton Meeting Room

Team Captain’s Meeting 1900 hours at the Las Vegas Hilton Meeting Room

Team ACSO Team Meeting 2030 hours at the Marriott Springhill Suites

Race Start Sat. 041710

There will be a power point presentation at the race start to honor officers who have fallen in the line of duty during 2009.

Team ACSO Official Start time 1100 hours Saturday April 17th

There will be live broadcast at the race end with KNTV LA Channel 10

Closing Ceremony Sun. 041810

The top 10% of each category will get team mugs

The top three teams in each category will receive prizes

All teams receive a participation plaque

Erik Estrada will be this year’s Special Guest speaker

There will also be several athletic and police tactical suppliers on hand to showcase new equipment

30 Days and Counting!

Hello All! As we enter the last month before the race, we are picking up speed and readying ourselves for the festivities.

Our start time has been posted as 1100 hours on April 17th in Baker Ca, with an intended end time of 0500 hours on April 18th in Las Vegas inside the Hilton Hotel. Last year, teams finished the race by running through the entrance of the Hilton and into a Grand Ball Room to cheering spectators and news cameras.

This year we are staying at the Marriot Springhill Suites, which is located right across the street from the Host Hotel, The Hilton.

We are still looking for runners and support staff who wish to help us out in Las Vegas. Please contact us at teamacso@gmail.com if you are interested in participating.

If you haven’t done so already, please make sure you’ve paid your fees as the deadlines for Official race fees, rentals and accommodations are upon us.  Click here or see the "Donate" button to the lower right area of this site.

The next team meeting is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday March 25, 2010 at 1730 hours at SRJ in the training classroom.

See you soon!

Team ACSO

Training Run!

Team ACSO is conducting our first training run! All runners are welcome.

Who: Lt. J. Worley is leading this run
When: Sunday January 17th
Where: Meet at the Regional Training Center, Dublin (Route to be Determined)
Time: 1000 hours
Distance: 5 miles
Pace: Pace groups will be determined based on participation

Please join our yahoo group at http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/TeamACSOB2V/ for further information, training dates, nutritional tips and other events in the area.

As always, email us at teamacso@gmail.com if you should have any questions.

Hope to see you there!