Cross Country Slide Show/Photos

Hello All!!

Here are the links for the Cross Country sideshow and Flickr account. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbG17pod964&feature=youtu.be

https://www.flickr.com/photos/96183309@N05/

State Group Championships

There will be a bus traveling to the state group championships at Holmdel Park tomorrow Saturday November 15, 2014. Please come and support your teammates as they compete. 

The bus will leave Midland Ave at 10:30am. The girls race begins at 1pm. 

See you all there!

Go blue!!

Cross Country Banquet Information

Fall 2014 Cross Country Banquet - food donations and volunteer signup

Hi everyone,

It's our pleasure to invite you to the Fall 2014 MHS Cross Country Banquet on Friday, November 21, from 5:30 to 8:00pm at the MHS Main Cafeteria. 

In the long tradition of our Cross Country and Track & Field program, this event will be a potluck dinner. The orange link above will take you to a sign-up sheet for food donations and volunteer signup. 

Please click on the link, look through the menu items and volunteer spots, and sign up to provide your mouth-watering specialty and/or offer your energies as a server or setup/cleanup helper. Feel free to sign up for more than one item if that works for you.

If you have any questions please contact me at svaninwegen@verizon.net

Thank you for your participation!

Susan van Inwegen

Important Information and State Sectionals Results

Congrats to the boys team finishing 7th overall at Group 4 North 1 state sectionals, compared to last year where we finished 12th. Also, congrats to the girls team matching last years performance finishing 3rd overall and moving on to the next round of states. Great performances all around and we're not done yet!!

Boys Results
Girls Results

There is a mandatory practice for the ENTIRE cross country team on Monday November 10, 2014. Please have your complete uniforms washed and in your possession to be collected tomorrow.

The end of the season banquet will be held on Friday November 21, 2014 from 5:30-8pm pm in the cafeteria in the Main Building. There will be more information in the coming days.

Thursday Practice

Varsity boys and girls practice tomorrow at 10am. Meet at Woodman Field. Freshman and JV you have off tomorrow. 

Freshman and JV meet at Brookdale Park at 2:30 pm on Friday. We will camp out in the same place as Counties. 

Varsity we will meet on Midland Ave at 8:15am on Saturday morning. If anyone would like to come to the meet Saturday to cheer on your teammates please email Coach Wallace. 

Cross Country Announcements and Updates

Firstly we would like to say how proud we are of you all and your performance and sportsmanship on Friday. Continue to work hard day in and day out. Below we have provided the links to the results.

Varsity Boys
Varsity Girls
JV Girls
JV Boys 

Updates for this week:
Tuesday: Meet at Woodman Field
Wednesday: Meet at Woodman Field
Thursday : TBA
Friday : Future Stars Frosh/JV Race - Brookdale Park 3:30pm G/B Frosh 4pm G/B JV meet at Brookdale Park at 2:30pm
Saturday : State Sectionals - Garrett Mountain Varsity Boys 10am Varsity Girls 10:50am bus from Midland Ave at 8:15am

Banquet will be held on Friday November 21, 2014 from 6-8:30pm

Saturday Practice

There is no practice tomorrow. Enjoy the day off. 

Essex Country Championships

Essex County Championships will be held on Friday October 31, 2014. The meet will take place at Brookdale Park. Boys that are running the JV and Varsity race will be excused from 8th period class. JV and Varsity Girls will make their way to the meet immediately after school. In order to compete you must report to Midland Ave at the designated time and ride the bus. All individuals who are not running but would like to come and support the team meet on Midland Avenue after school as well. 

 

ESSEX COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIPS RACE TIMES  

JV BOYS - 3:15PM

VARSITY BOYS - 3:40PM

VARSITY GIRLS - 4:05PM

JV GIRLS - 4:30PM

Wednesday Practice

There is no study hall tomorrow. The locker rooms will be opened at Woodman Field at 3:50pm. Be ready at 4pm for practice. 

Practice will end at 5pm. Please tell your parent/guardian that you can be picked up from Woodman Field tomorrow. 

Sunday Workout

The workout for today is as follows:

If you have consistently run the 4pm race on Tuesdays 35 minute run

If you have consistently run the 5:45pm race on Tuesdays 45 minute run

If you have consistently run varsity boys/girls race 60 minutes 

Dynamics and drills. Stretch really well, abs and push-ups  

Saturday Practice

There is no practice Saturday. Enjoy the day off. Be sure to do some abs, push ups and stretch.

Garrett Invitational and All Class Meet Results

The excitement of yesterday was so contagious. We are so proud of you all. Stay focused, encouraged and remember never settle. Work to be better than the day before, in class and in sport.

Here are the results for the Garrett Invitational (10/11) and the All Class Meet (10/18).

Please remember hydration, nutrition and rest all pay a part in performance in the classroom and in sports. Please be sure to begin your day with breakfast, have a solid lunch and a snack before practice. Hydration is key throughout the day so please sip.

Looking to have an awesome week. See you all tomorrow

ALL CLASS MEET

For your convenience the times for each race have been provided for the ALL CLASS MEET at Branch Brook Park on Saturday October 18, 2014. The even list will be posted on. 

Bus will be leaving from Midland Ave. at 7:45am

For all individuals who cannot make the meet practice will be at 8am at Woodman Field.

Frosh Girls- 9:00am

Frosh Boys-9:20am

Soph Girls- 9:40am

Soph Boys-10am

Junior Girls- 10:20am

Junior Boys- 10:40am

Senior Girls- 11:00am

Senior Boys- 11:20am

Wednesday Practice

There will be study hall in the LGI tomorrow after school. Practice will conclude at 5pm.

Sunday Workout

The workout for today is as follows 

If you have consistently run the 4pm race on Tuesdays 35 minute run

If you have consistently run the 5:45pm race on Tuesdays 45 minute run

If you have consistently run varsity boys/girls race 60 minutes 

Dynamics, drills, stretch, push ups and abs.

If you have been on injured reserved and have access to a bike or elliptical ride for approx 60 minutes dynamics stretch and ice the injured area 

There is no practice tomorrow so make sure this workout is completed today. 

Garrett Invitational and Results

Friday practice will conclude at 4:30pm.

The event list for the Garrett Invitational (Saturday October 11, 2014) has been posted. Bus will leave from Midland Ave on Saturday at 7:30am. Please be on time. Have your rain gear handy!!

Results for League Championships is as follows:
Mixed 2Mile
JV Mixed 5K
American Division Varsity Boys 5K
American Division Varsity Girls 5K

Results for Tuesday September 30, 2014
Mixed 2Mile
Varsity Girls 5K
Varsity Boys 5K
Mixed JV 5K

Announcements

Varsity Girls finish 1st in the American Division League Championships

Varsity Boys finish 3rd in the American Division  League Championshp

Freshman and JV competitors had excellent results as well. 

EXCELLENT JOB TO THE ENTIRE CROSS COUNTRY TEAM

This is just the beginning!! Let's keep pushing and working hard. 

Wednesday we will have study hall in the LGI after school and practice immediately after. Practice will conclude at 5pm.

There is a mandatory team meeting at 3:35pm in the LGI. 

SEC Championships

Good Evening,
Tomorrow we will be competing in the Super Essex County Championships at Branch Brook Park. The event list has been posted for tomorrow. For those individuals who will be competing tomorrow in the 3:00pm, 3:20pm, and 3:40pm race you have been excused from your 8th period class. Please meet on Midland Ave immediately after 7th period. For those individuals running the 4:40pm race and all individuals not competing please meet on Midland Ave immediately after school. If you have a conflict with a class and are not sure if you can leave early for the meet please email Coach Wallace so she can be informed. The entire team should be in attendance wearing their white XC t-shirt and layers. We are also taking team pictures tomorrow at the championships.

Should their be any questions or concerns regarding SEC Championships please email.

Workout

Since practice was canceled for today please make sure you go on a run tomorrow.

Workout to do at home today: 

5 Sets:

 - 20 jumping jacks

 - 1 min planks

 - 20 push-ups

 - 1 min plank

 - 20 lunges (each leg)

 - 1 minute plank.

Rest, repeat

Running Workout for Tomorrow: 

If you have consistently run the 4 race on Tuesdays 35 minute run

If you have consistently run the 5:45pm race on Tuesdays 45 minute run

If you have consistently run varsity boys/girls race 60 minutes 

Dynamics, drills, stretch, push ups and abs.

See you on Monday. 

Friday/Saturday

Practice will be held at Woodman on Friday. 

There has been a change for Saturday. We will not be attending the meet. We will have practice at Woodman at 10am. 

Wednesday Practice

Wonderful job today to all who competed. We are so proud of you!

Tomorrow we meet in the LGI for study hall. We will have practice immediately after study hall. Practice will end at 5pm.

When the results from today are posted we will be sure to post the link.

Sept 30

The event list for the meet tomorrow has been posted. We will meet on Midland Ave. If Coach Wallace mentioned that she had a uniform for you, please meet her withing the first ten minutes of 4th period in the library in the main building to receive your uniform.

Pasta Party

Pasta party will be at 6:30pm. Address is: 30 The Fairway

Food assignments are the same. 

Event list will be posted later. 

See you all at Midland Ave. tomorrow. 

Previous Meet Results

Below are the links from the last three races: Awesome Job!

Tuesday September 23, 2014 - Branch Brook Park
4pm Mixed 2 Mile
4:30pm Varsity Girls 5K
5:15pm Varsity Boys 5K
5:45pm JV Mixed 5K

Friday September 19, 2014 - Maroon Invitational
Freshman Boys
Freshman Girls
JV Boys
JV Girls
Varsity Boys
Varsity Girls

Tuesday September 16, 2014 - Branch Brook
4pm Mixed 2 Mile
4:45pm Varsity Boys 5K
5pm Varsity Girls 5K
5:45pm JV Mixed 5K

Thursday Practice

Originally practice was optional for Thursday September 25, 2014. There has been a change. There is no practice. Enjoy the day off. 

Practice will resume after school on Friday September 26, 2014 at Woodman Field. 

Wednesday Practice Change

There will be NO STUDY HALL on Wednesday September 24, 2014. Please report to Woodman Field immediately after school prepared to run.

Great job today, there have been many personal bests and improvements throughout the entire season. Keep up the good work!!

September 23, 2014

I hope everyone enjoyed the pasta party. The event list has been posted.

Thank You/ Pasta Party

Thank for all who attended the Fun Run today. We truly appreciate everything.

Pasta party will be at 6:30pm. Address is: 36 Stephens St. 

Food assignments are the same. 

See you all at practice tomorrow. 

FUN RUN

If you are competing in the fun run today please report to Woodman field at 4:15pm. If you are volunteering please report at 2:45 pm. See you soon! 

Saturday Practice

There is no practice on Saturday. 

Sleep in, get some rest. Be sure to go for a 35-40 minute run dynamics, drills and stretch before it gets warm. See you all on Sunday at the fun run. We will meet at 2:45 pm at Woodman

Pep Rally/Maroon Invitational/Saturday Practice/Fun Run/Monday Pasta Party

The even list for the Maroon Invitational has been posted for tomorrow. If your name is not on the list you have off tomorrow. If you would still like to attend to support your teammates at the meet come to Midland and we will give you a definitive answer.

Pep Rally is tomorrow after school. Please wear your XC t-shirt and plan to sit as a team in the amphitheater.

Saturday practice will be held at 9AM not 10:30AM at Woodman Field. Practice will conclude at approximately 10:30am.

Sunday is the Fun Run, if you plan on running please let us know. If you are not going to run you will be volunteering, representing the Montclair Cross Country team. Please plan to be at Woodman at 2:30pm for your volunteer assignments.

Monday the pasta party will be held at a TBD location.

Sept 16th Meet

The event list has been posted for the meet on Tuesday September 16, 2014. Your race time is located by your name. We will meet on Midland Ave and we will return to Midland Ave as well. Please make sure you have a snack and your safety pin from last week.

Pasta Party and Additional Updates

If you have not emailed me your information please do so ASAP. The deadline had been extended to 8pm today. 

The weather is beginning to change. Please consider having a long sleeved shirt / pants in your locker. 

**Team gear sales has been extended to Tuesday. Please have your order forms completed and sent to Levi Barnes. If you would prefer to email the order and send payment by your child that can work as well.**

Pasta Party- the next pasta party will be held at 20 The Fairway. Please bring sweatshirt/sweatpants we will be outside. The food assignments are as follows:

Freshman - pasta

Sophomores - sides (bread, salad)

Juniors- desserts (fruit preferably) 

Seniors- drinks 

Saturday Preactice

PLEASE HAVE ON LAYERS!! And bring some rain gear. There should be no elbows or knees showing. 

Saturday Practice

Good Evening ,

We will meet at woodman field tomorrow morning at 7:15am. See you then. 

Team Announcements

If you or your family would like to purchase team gear, the order form is on the right under additional information. The deadline is September 12, 2014. Yes, tomorrow is the deadline for all order forms.  Please return your code of conduct and email montclaircrosscountry@gmail.com the "Homework Assignment" which is located in an earlier post.

The Mountie Pride Fun Run is approaching. We will discuss this event in its entirety tomorrow. If you are interested in actually running this race please let me know. If you would like to help volunteer please let me know that as well(some additional homework for you). Here is a link for more information Mountie Pride Fun Run

Thursday Practice Update

There has been a change for practice tomorrow. We will NOT be traveling to Garrett Mountain for practice. Please report to Woodman Field immediately after school. Please let your teammates know.

Please coordinate to be picked up from Woodman Field.

First Meet Recap and Results

We are so proud of each and every athlete on yesterday. You all represented yourselves and Montclair in a positive way.

Two mile run results click here 4pm Race
Varsity Boys 5k results click here 4:45pm Race
Varsity Girls 5k results click here 5:30pm Race
Mixed JV 5k results click here 5:45pm Race


Tomorrow we will be traveling to Garrett Mountain for practice please make sure you are at the Midland Avenue after school. We will be back at approximately 5:15pm at Midland Ave.

Once again GREAT JOB yesterday and we will see you all tomorrow.

First Meet Information

The event list for the meet tomorrow has been posted. Next to your name is the time of the race you will participate in. The mixed 2 mile (4pm) and JV 5k (5:45pm) you will be competing against all individuals in the race. Varsity boys (4:45pm) race you will be competing against Columbia/Bloomfield. Varsity girls (5:30pm) race you will be competing against Nutley/West Orange.

For those individuals who's name is not on the list, you will not compete this week. This does not mean you will not compete at different times in the season. If you would like to attend the meet to cheer your teammates on please email me and I will be sure to give you a definitive answer.

As a team we will wear our Montclair XC t-shirts to school. Get some rest and we will see you all tomorrow.

We will meet at Midland Ave IMMEDIATELY after school. The bus will return to Midland Ave after the competition.

GO BLUE!!

Additional Information

It was great to see so many faces on Saturday for our information meeting. Just a few things that I did not mention that is important for the season.

- All athletes will be transported to and from each meet via school bus. In order to compete each student athlete must take the bus. If in fact a parent/guardian comes to a competition you are allowed to only take your child home. We also ask that each athlete stays for the duration of the meet to cheer on their teammates.

- Pasta parties will be organized by the captains of the team and will take place normally the day before a meet. Information will be posted when pasta parties are scheduled.

Team Pasta Party Information

There will be a team past at party on Monday September 8, 2014 from 6:30 to 8:30 at  31 Aubrey Road. Here are the food assignments:

Freshman: pasta

Sophomores - sides(bread, salad)

Juniors- desserts(fruit preferably) 

Seniors-drinks 

Important Information

We have some information posted which will guide you through the entire cross country season. The schedule/directions has been posted for the season (on the right under schedule).

We have provided you with the order form and template of our team gear for you and your family. The contact person for this is Levi Barnes. Please email him your orders at levibarnes@hotmail.com. The deadline for all gear orders is September 12, 2014 with an estimated delivery date of September 26, 2014. Please make checks payable to Montclair High School Track Booster Club.

An outline for the information meeting has also been provided for all individuals who will not be able to attend.

Friday Practice

We will be going to Garrett Mountain tomorrow. Please be dressed and ready to board the bus from Midland Ave. We will be back to the high school at approximately 5:15pm

Do not forget to hae a good breakfast, lunch and snack. Please have a water and Gatorade with you as well. 

Please stay hydrated throughout the day!!!

See you all tomorrow. 

First Day of School!

Hope everyone is ready to begin a new school year.

Practice will begin at 3 pm on the track down at Woodman Field. You will be directed to your respective locker rooms when you first arrive at the field house, please leave all your belongings in the locker room.

For sophomores, juniors and seniors on JV/Varsity who would like to opt out of gym, the form is on the right under additional information. Be sure to follow all instructions carefully before filling this paper out. You also must have the signature of from Coach Wallace before you turn the forms into the GUIDANCE OFFICE. You will be able to find Coach Wallace in the library before school and 4th period. Try to get this done ASAP.

Be sure to check the blog daily for updates for practice, should there be any questions or concerns please email montclaircrosscountry@gmail.com

WEDNESDAY PRACTICE CORRECTION

There has been a correction to the practice place and time.

We will meet at Woodman Field at 8am

Monday Workout

Mile warmup, leg swings, calf stretch, dynamics, drills(quick feet, a,b,high,butt). 

Varsity Runners- 50 minute run above talking pace

JV Runners- 40 minute run above talking pace

Freshman/Newbie Runners- 30 minute run above talking pace 

Drills again(quick feet, a,b,high,butt)

Abs, stretch 

Important Information

9/1 There is no practice (workouts will be posted on Sunday Evening)

9/2 Practice will be at 8am we will meet at Woodman

9/3 Practice will be at 8am meet at Woodman Field

9/4 First day of school. Practice will be from 3-5 at Woodman Field. Please bring a combination lock for your lockers

9/6 INFORMATION MEETING for all parents and guardians 9am in the multipurpose room down at Woodman Field for all parents/guardians please attend this meeting we will be going over information for the season. Practice for the student athletes will be at 9am as well.  

Friday Practice

We will be going to Garrett Mountain tomorrow. Please bring water/Gatorade and a snack for after practice. Please meet at Woodman at 7:50am. We will plan to return to Woodman between 10-10:15am. 

Please look at the post below and fill out information if you have not done so already. 

Homework

Please send an email to montclaircrosscountry@gmail.com with the following information:

Athlete Information

Name

Grade 

Email

Cell # 

Parent/Guardian Information

Parent/Guardian Name(s) 

Email Address (1) 

Email Address (2)

Cell#(s)

Emergency Contact Information

Name

Cell#

Thursday Practice

Meet at Woodman Field at 7:50am. We will be taking a trip to Branch Brook Park.  Practice will be over at approximately 10:15am. Please have a water/Gatorade and a snack with you for after practice. 

Reminders!!

IMPACT TEST

When: Wednesday August 20, 2014

Where: Room 114

Tine: 9am

Print out and fill out permission slip ----->

A new clearance list has been posted!!

New Clearance List

A new clearance list has been posted if your name is in red remember you have not been cleared for participation. If you have any questions or concerns about what you are missing please send an email.

Please be mindful that the roster will be closing on Friday August 22, 2014.  

Friday Practice

Friday August 15, 2014 we will be meeting a little earlier for practice. Please report to Woodman at 7:30am. See you all tomorrow. 

If you have not been receiving emails from montclaircrosscountry@gmail.com please send and email to this address to be added to the email list. Thank you 

WEDNESDAY PRACTICE

Practice on Wednesday August 13, 2014 will be held at 6pm. We will meet at Brookdale Park near the track by the scoreboard. Please let your teammates know.  

First day of practice

The first official practice is tomorrow August 11,2014. We will meet at Woodman Field at 8am. See you there.

First Day of Practice

The clearance list has been updated, and any name that is BOLD you are NOT cleared for the first day of practice. For any individual who turned in paperwork after July 18th, you will not be cleared until August 13, 2014 at the earliest.

 If your name is not is bold you are cleared. 

If you are missing an IMPACT test there will be another test administered on Monday morning, keep an eye out on the blog for the updated place and time.

If there are any questions or concerns please email montclaircrosscountry@gmail.com

Clearance List and Updates

A new clearance list has been posted. Any junior who has not taken the IMPACT test in the past two years or a new athlete you must take the IMPACT test on August 4th or 5th to Room 3 in the main building at 9am. It is on a first come first serve basis.

If you have handed in your forms and your name is not on the list please send an email.

In the event you have not purchased a proper pair of trainers please stop by Fleet Feet to be fit for an appropriate running shoe. Let them know you are part of the Montclair High School Cross Country team.

See you all soon!

Clearance/Schedule

An updated clearance list has been posted and a schedule for the summer months has been posted.

Beginning August 11, 2014 (first official day) practice will be held Monday-Friday from 8-9:45am at Woodman Field. We will not have Saturday practice until school begins.

Preseason practice

The following schedule is for the final two weeks of preseason captains practice.

Week of 7/28: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9 am at Woodman Field. 

Week of 8/4: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9 am at Woodman Field

Clearance List/Saturday Practice

The first round of clearances has been posted. It can be found under the "Additional Information" tab. We ask that you please email montclaircrosscountry@gmail.com  and not call the athletic office in reference to questions regarding clearances. The list will be updated approximately once a week.

Remember the first day of official practice will be on Monday August 11, 2014 at 8AM at Woodman Field. In order to participate in practice on August 11  your name must be on the clearance list. Hopefully everyone is going on 20-30 minute runs, push ups, squats and core work based on your fitness level.

For all who are participating in the preseason practices, there has been a location change for Saturday July 26, 2014. We will meet under the scoreboard at Brookdale Park by the track.

The remaining schedule for preseason will be emailed and posted on Friday for you to prepare for the following weeks.

Impact Testing/Physicals/Athletic Forms

For all student athletes who are interested in participating in Cross Country, forms are due July 18. All forms can be returned to the Athletic Office located in the main building. You can download forms by clicking on the link below.

Athletic Forms

If you still need to have a physical, the school doctor will be in the nurses office in the main building on July 17, 2014 from 3pm-6pm. a Parent or guardian must be present in order for the child to have a physical. 

For all Freshman, juniors, and those who haven't had an impact test two years, impact testing will be held on July 28th, 29th, Aug 4th, and 5th at 9am in Room 3 in the main building. This will be on a first come first serve basis. 

Preseason Schedule - Captains Practice

Preseason captains practice (all athletes are welcome to come captains run the practice) will begin next week. We will meet at Woodman Field, here is the schedule for the next two weeks*:

Week of July 14:  7/15/14 @ 9:30am, 7/17/14 @ 8:30am and 7/19/14 @ 9:30am

Week of July 21:  7/22/14 @ 9:30am, 7/24/14 @ 8:30am and 7/26/14 @ 9:30am

FYI, there is a summer cross country clinic series hosted by Fleet Feet on Wednesdays from 6:30-7:30pm for the next five Wednesdays at Brookdale Park. Click the link below for more information. It would be awesome to see a huge number of Montclair High School athletes participate!!

Fleet Feet Cross Country Clinic Information

*The remainder of the preseason schedule will be posted in the coming days so keep check of the blog for more information.