August 7-12, XC Starts!

Here we go!  The 2023 season is underway and we will start off with a full week.  Please read all of the info below.

Team store with reopen through Wednesday for those who did not order team gear beforehand and would still like to do so.  HERE

Monday night will be Time Trials at Mountain Ridge Stadium.  Please be there around 7:50pm.  We would like you to make it your family night and invite the whole family to come and watch.  
We want to start at 8:00pm.  We will introduce this year's team, captains, and coaches.  While the teams are getting ready we will have a parent meeting in the stands to cover last minute items of business.  Girls will race approx. 8:40pm and Boys at approx. 9:05pm.  This will be a 2 mile (8 lap) time trial on the track under the lights.  We would like you to bring a dessert or treat to share (healthier options of fruit etc. are always welcome and encouraged).  We will try to not put dessert items out until the end of the races so that younger siblings aren't tempted so much.  Athletes should make sure they eat a decent nutritious dinner before coming, with plenty of time to digest before their race.  This is a good time to break in the race spikes, but bring trainers to warm up and cool down in.  Stay hydrated throughout the day!  

Thanks to all of those who have finished the Eligibility requirements.  There are still a few of you that have not finished that need to do so ASAP, so that you are cleared to practice and compete this week.  RMA should say "ready for tryouts" before time trials.  Please take care of this, especially because this was all due last Friday and you have had the entire summer to do it. Everyone who has completed eligibility will race at Time Trials, even those who might be not have hit a minimum milage.  But if RMA is not complete, (i.e. missing physical, grades, etc.) you will not be allowed to run or practice until this is completed, so you will be a spectator for Time Trials.  

We disbanded the minimum milage requirement because it did not seem to help these particular athletes like it has in past years. We expected the athletes to show up as often as possible and be responsible for their own fitness, which includes running on their own when not at practice this summer.  Coaches may also give a time goal (minimum mark) to hit at Time Trials for those who have been low in mileage for various reasons, that could determine if they will be registered for the first race or need to sit it out.  Also those who are not at Time Trials will not be registered for the first meet on Saturday.  Thanks to all of the who have trained good this summer and completed everything as asked!   

HERE is the link to see if you are complete.  If you are not on the spreadsheet that means you haven't done anything yet.  

Participation fees and uniform fees will be added to skyward tomorrow, or can be paid in the Main Office starting tomorrow.

Coach Barnes will have uniforms available to pick up in his room at Mountain Ridge Monday morning from 11:00am -12:00pm and Tuesday morning 8:00am-9:30am.  If you are not able to make these times, then please arrange that with Coach Barnes.  Room 1150 across from the Tech Atrium southwest side of the building.  Please bring your receipt or a picture or your receipt.  You will not be given a uniform until all Eligibility is complete.  

Parents, you can email Deborah Bracken at thebrackenfamily@gmail.com if you haven't gotten on the email list yet.

Spike Night August 9th at Run Gr8 in Riverton at 6:00pm-8:00pm, if you need spike and/or trainers.  This is our specific team night to do this at a discounted price.

Practices are no longer optional!  

Next week practices will be at 3:25 p.m. everyday.  This will be the standard time all season.

Schedule 

Monday - Time Trials at Mountain Ridge Stadium @ 8:00pm

Tuesday - HS @ 8:00 a.m. 

Wednesday - Monarch Meadows @ 7:00 a.m.

PM- Spike Night at Run Gr8 @ 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Thursday - Rosecrest Park @ 7:00 a.m.

Friday - Monarch Meadows 7:00 a.m.

Saturday - Premier Invite @ Cottonwood Complex (4400 S 1300 east).  Buses will leave the HS at 6:40 a.m.

Race Schedule:

Varsity Boys  8:15 a.m. 

Varsity Girls  9:00 a.m. 

JV Boys  9:45 a.m. 

JV Girls  10:30 a.m.