General Information:
School: Bethel University
Founded: 1947
Location: St. Paul , Minn.
Enrollment: 6,200
President: Jay Barnes
Athletic Director: Bob Bjorklund
Team Nickname: Royals
Colors: Navy Blue and Vegas Gold
2009 Finish:
Conference meet: 7th out of 11
Top Finishers: Zach Haskins - 37th place
Denny Meints - 39th place
Region meet: 10th out of 25
Top Finishers: Austin Hinrichs - 58th place
Joel McDougall - 59th place
2010 Season Outlook:
Jim Timp returns for his fourteenth year with the men’s team in 2010. Nick Jones, a 2004 graduate and cross country / track performer during his years at Bethel will again assist Coach Timp with the men’s squad.
The 2010 cross country season looks to build upon the success they have achieved over the last couple of years. The men's team placed 7th in conference, in one of the most tightly contested races in MIAC history. The Royals will be without All-American distance star Dan Greeno this year but return a good nucleus to again contend for a top spot in the conference. Austin Hinrichs and Denny Meints will provide strong leadership. Other runners that will be important team contributors this year include: Zach Haskins (So, Maple Grove, MN.), J.P. Cartier (Jr, Mora, MN), Joel McDougall (Jr, Mpls, MN). There are also a number of outstanding new comers on board to round out the team. With this talent and depth, the men’s squad is again seeking a top finish at the MIAC, but more importantly, coach Timp wants to qualify runners as a team for national meet competition.
