Clothing Order - Ends 8/26

 Clothing Order Website

- Nothing require but nice to have at least one cross country piece of clothing
- Kids will be expected to have long sleeves/jacket and pants to wear as warm ups at meets...these items can help meet that expectation
- Clothes can be ordered for athletes, parents, family members, friends, etc (just know, all items are delivered to athletes at practice)

Giddy Up...It's Cross Country Time! Season begins Aug 18th!!!

WEEK 1 PRACTICE
Monday August 18th - 8:00am - 10:30am - Practice @ Memorial
+ Family/Athlete Meeting via Zoom @ 6:00pm (link will be emailed to contact list on Monday 8/18)
Tuesday August 19th - 8:00am - 10:30am - Practice @ Memorial
Wednesday August 20th - 8:00am - 10:30am - Practice @ Memorial 
Thursday August 21st - 8:00am - 10:15am - Practice @ Memorial
Friday August 22nd - 8:00am - 10:00am - Practice @ Memorial
Saturday August 23rd - 8:00am - 10:00am - Practice @ Elver (meet near Softball Fields)

** Optional afternoon runs for upperclassmen & varsity contenders...more info shared at practice
-- Planning ahead...week 2 Practices will be 3:45pm - 6:15pm Mon - Fri (Sat = Intrasquad)

PAPERWORK NEEDED
1) Fill out the Athlete Questionnaire (provides contact info to coaches)
2) Fill out Online Athletic Forms (Parents AND Athletes BOTH must complete)
3) Turn in Physical Cards --> E-mail to athletics secretary - lksponsel@madison.k12.wi.us
- Questions...email our athletics secretary OR athletic director - ttrichardson@madison.k12.wi.us

FIRST DAY OF PRACTICE
Meet in Lower Team Room (follow signs from FieldHouse Entrance)
Arrive around 7:45am...practice is 8:00am - 10:30am
Must have all your paperwork completed and turned in to participate
We will run for 30+ minutes on 1st day of practice...have your running shoes and watch
REMINDER - Everyone will need a watch this season!!!! Any watch will do coach's recommendation - Timex Ironman or Garmin Forerunner 55
Bring a filled water bottle!
** We will practice everyday regardless of the weather...plan accordingly

2025 Season Begins August 18th

Things to do this summer to prepare for the fall 2025 boys cross country season at Madison Memorial

1) RUN - Get out & run...take a teammate with you
*Summer running group will meet at 8am @ Madison Memorial (Stadium Parking Lot)

2) Fill out the Athlete Questionnaire (provides contact info to coaches)

3) Fill out Online Athletic Forms 
Helpful videos & docs from the athletic department

Parent video  and parent doc

Student video and student doc

4) Turn in Physical Cards 
- Physical card = physical from a doctor after April 1st, 2024
- Questions...email our athletic director's office 

• Athletics Secretary Leigha Sponsel at lksponsel@madison.k12.wi.us
• Athletics Director Tim Richardson at ttrichardson@madison.k12.wi.us

5) Attend Spartan Sports Kickoff @ Memorial July 31st 6 - 8pm

First Day of Practice = August 18th, 2025

8:00am @ Madison Memorial HS

Must have all PAPERWORK completed before practices begin!

We will go for a run on the first day of practice...have your running shoes & watch!

EVERYONE will run 30+ continuous minutes or running the 1st day of practice...make sure you are ready

Summer Running (Some are not)

SUMMER RUNNING --> Lay the foundation NOW for a successful season later

The more you do during the summer the easier it will be to reach your goals during the season.
Consistency and building from week to week are essential to a successful fall.

SUMMER RUNNING (plan)

June 16th - August 15th (M-F) - Summer Running @ Memorial (Stadium Parking Lot) - 8:00am

SUMMER RACING OPTIONS

Wisconsin Track Club Summer Series (local HS tracks)- June 26th July 10th, 17th & 26th

July 13th - MSRC XC 5k Classic (Verona)

July 26th - Waunafest 10 Mile/5k (Waunakee)
August 5th - Full Moon Run 5k (Madison)

August 16th - No Fear All Fun 5k (Madison)

SIGN UP HERE

All 2025-26 Madison Memorial BOYS interested in competing in cross country

in the fall of 2025 should fill out the athlete questionnaire.