60 days and Counting!

Hello All,

Our registration fees are paid and all our forms are in.  Our team is shaping up nicely and it looks like we have another action packed Race Weekend in store for 2011. 

To date, the following runners are ready to represent Team ACSO this year at the Baker to Vegas:

Lt. Theobald, Dep. Mills, Dep. Vancott, Dep. Ha, Dep. Lane, Dep. Sexty, Dep. Corey, Dep. Saldivar, Dep. Flores, Dep. Pichetti, Dep. Techiera, Lt. Arone, Dep. Allsup, Dep. Barolotti, Dep. Comfort, Dep. Keegan, and Sgt. Sass.

We are still looking for more runners to round out the team and as alternates, as well as support staff to assist us on the road in Las Vegas.  Please contact us at Teamacso@gmail.com with any questions.

Please note, payment of $165 for runners and $130 for support staff can be made be clicking the "Donate Now" button on the lower right side of this page.  Fees cover the Team entrance fee for the race, accommodations in Las Vegas, including full breakfast at the hotel, rental fees for the chase vehicle and food, water and Gatorade on the race course.

Thanks for your support and see you on the road!

More Training Events

Please click the below link for more upcoming training events in teh Bay Area and Valley.

https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=0B03M0AQoqaCKOTEyNzM2NzItZTMzZi00NGU3LWIyMTAtNzFlYTliMjM5ODNi&hl=en&authkey=CIS0vfkL

Training Events December 2010-February 2011

Please click the below link to view upcoming training races.

https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=0B03M0AQoqaCKOTEyNzM2NzItZTMzZi00NGU3LWIyMTAtNzFlYTliMjM5ODNi&hl=en&authkey=CIS0vfkL

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