Time to Prepare for Start of Practice (August 18th)

Official practice begins Monday, August 18th at 9:00 a.m. We will meet in the lower team room in the Memorial athletics area. Please make sure you have all of your paperwork taken care of by the 1st day of practice AND bring it with you to the meeting. See below about paperwork to assure you will have everything turned in on the first day of practice. Also, we will run on the first day of practice, so bring appropriate workout clothes (shirts, shorts, and socks) and running shoes with you in the morning.

It is one month until the teams first race at Intersquad. If you have not started running yet, the time is NOW. Get out on your own or join one of the two following running groups. Mornings - 8:30am at Memorial or Evenings - 6:00pm at Elver Park. The next couple weeks will be important for starting your season off on the right foot. Starting the first day of practice you will need to be prepared to run for thirty minutes, start your training now to make your body ready for the first week of practice.

PAPERWORK

To participate in Boys Cross Country, you must turn in the following paperwork to Coach Casey on or before August 18th (the first day of practice):

Team Rules
- parents and athlete should read and sign prior to returning

Cautionary Statement
- parents and athlete should read and sign prior to returning

Athletic Fees
- check made out for $115 to J.M.M.
- OR waiver form filled out (athletic office)

Physical Cards
(Must do Green & Orange OR Yellow)
(Must be done after April 15th to count towards this school year)

- Green card = physical (usually Frosh, Juniors, and 1st time sport participants)
- Orange card = insurance (usually Frosh, Juniors, and 1st time sport participants)
- Yellow card = alternate year & insurance (usually Sophs and Seniors)