State Groups Championships

If you would like to support your teammates tomorrow at they compete in the State Group Championships the bus will be leaving from Midland Ave at 12 noon. 

Parents and Guardians!!

Parents and guardians:

If  you have photos from the season, group photos in particular, or favorite photos of your runner, please email to Connie Keys: hotelkeys@aol.com for the banquet.

State Sectionals Information

State Sectionals will be held tomorrow at Garrett Mountain. The bus will be leaving from Midland Ave at 10:15am. If you would like to come and support your teammates please be on time. Girls run at 12:05 pm and Boys run at 12:55pm. 

Let's go blue!!!

Cross Country 2015 Banquet Information

We'd like to invite you to sign up for the Fall 2015 Cross Country Banquet on the food donation, volunteer  and RSVP signup sheet. Please click on the links above and sign up for an available item, job and to nifty us of the number of people attending the banquet.

You can view the complete sign up sheet here:

Fall 2015 Cross Country Banquet - food donations and volunteer signups 

Fall 2015 Cross Country Banquet RSVP - attendance signup sheet

If you have any questions contact me at shirley281@aol.com

Breast Cancer Awareness T-Shirts

T-shirts are here!! Please come pick them up today at the field house immediately after school.

UPDATE!!!

All athletes who's name is on the list you will be excused from your 6th and 7th period classes. Please spread the word.

Essex County Championships

Bus will be leaving from Midland Avenue after 6th period. If your name is on the list you will be excused from your 7th and 8th period. If is your responsibility to pick up work that you will miss for these classes. As a team you are to wear your Montclair Cross Country gear to school. Be prepared with layers. Below are the times for each race.

Girls Junior Varsity 5000 meters 2:15 PM
Girls Varsity Championship 5000 meters 2:50 PM
Boys Junior Varsity 5000 meters 3:20 PM
Boys Varsity Championship 5000 meters 3:50 PM
Boys Freshmen 5000 meters 4:25 PM

Montclair will be camped out on the softball field near the track. Hope to see everyone there!!

GO BLUE!!!

Pasta Party

Pasta party tonight at 513 Grove St, 6:45-8, usual food assignments 

Attention Cross Country Athletes

Varsity athletes report to the field house immediately after school. JV and Frosh athletes you have off today. 

Here is your workout:

4 sets of this: 10 push-ups, 20 sit-ups, 20 squats, 20 lunges, 60 jumping jacks, 60 second plank. 

abs: 25 basic crunches, 25 bicycle crunches, 10 v-ups, 1 minute plank. Rest @ the end for 30 seconds, then repeat 6 times.

Make sure to stretch after

If anyone has money for T-shirt and senior gifts come see Coach Wallace in Room 206 immediately after school.

Tuesday Practice

There has been a change in the practice site. We will not travel to Garrett on Tuesday. Meet at Woodman Field immediately after school. 

Cross Country T-Shirts

Please bring in $15 by Wednesday to cover the donation for the XC Breast Cancer Awareness shirt we will wear as a team on Friday in school and at the Essex County Championships.

Go Montclair!!

Saturday Practice

Meet on Midland Ave at 7am for practice. Bring water(2bottles) and a snack for the ride back home. 

Cross Country Banquet!!

Our end of the season banquet will be on Friday November 20, 2015 at 6pm in the cafeteria located in the main building. Athletes, parents/guardians, family and friends are invited. 

In the coming weeks there will be a Jooners sign up to RSVP and sign up for a dish to bring. We are looking for 100% support from all athletes and their families. 

Looking forward to seeing everyone there!!

Thursday Practice

After school we meet in the auditorium for study hall and will have practice immediately afterwards. Please bring work and please be on time. 

Cross Country Superlatives

Time to choose your 2015 Cross Country Superlatives!! Please click on the link below and fill out this survey today!!

http://surveys.yearbookavenue.jostens.com/surveys/5139200/superlatives

Site Change for Tuesday Practice

We will not travel to Garrett Mountain tomorrow. Meet at Woodman Field immediately after school. 

All Class Meet

Event list has been posted for the All Class Meet. If your name is on the list you will be running tomorrow. Meet on Midland Ave at 7:40am. Please be on time.

Thursday Practice

The list for athletes traveling to Holmdel for practice on 10-15-15 has been posted. If your name is not on the list you are to report to Woodman Field for practice. Please still be on time. If there are any questions please email Coach Wallace

Tuesday Practice

There has been a change in site for practice tomorrow. We will be traveling to Garrett Mountain. We plan to be back at approximately 5:30pm

Monday Practice Time Correction

There has been a change in practice time on Monday. The workout will begin at 7am. Please come dressed in layers have something to drink and be ready for the workout to begin at 7am. Be mindful this is not an optional practice, we expect the each athlete to be in attendance.

Invitationals on Saturday

Event list have been posted on the blog. Please be mindful of your bus times have layers and be prepared to compete!

Go Blue!

For those not competing it is your responsibility to go for a 40 minute jog dynamics and drills on your own. 

Thursday Practice Site Change

The whole team will be traveling to Garrett Mountain for practice tomorrow (10/8) bus will be pulling off at 2:55pm. We will aim to get back to Midland at around 5:30pm. Please plan accordingly. 

SEC CHAMPIONSHIPS

The lineup for the has been posted. Lineup is subject to change. If you have been consistent in practice and competition you will represent Montclair at the Super Essex County Conference Championship on Tuesday October 6, 2015.

You are to report to Midland Ave AFTER 6th period. There will be a list emailed to teachers informing them of athletes who will be competing tomorrow. It is your responsibility to speak with your teacher and pick up any work you will miss from your 7th and 8th period classes. 

Please come with layers and in the uniform provided. Let's prepare ourselves to compete at the highest level and represent the Montclair Cross Country team to the best of our ability. 

GO BLUE!!

Meets this Weekend

There have been changes to the event list for this weekend. Brett Taylor and Shore Coaches information has been posted under "Event List/Results." There has also been a correction in the site for the Brett Taylor Invitational, it will be held at Darlington Park, NOT Garrett Mountain.

For those not competing there is no practice at 7am tomorrow. Go for a 35 minute run Saturday, dynamics and drills.

Winter Track Interest Meeting

There will be an information meeting for all interested in participating in Winter Track and Field on Monday October 5, 2015 2:45pm in the LGI.

All cross country athletes not participating in Winter Track and Field you can report to Woodman at the regular time.

Winter Track Information:

SPORTS PHYSICALS ARE ONLY VALID FOR 365 DAYS.

IMPACT TEST IS VALID FOR TWO YEARS.

Sports forms required - Athletic Office – Once per school year

Code of Conduct, NJSIAA Steroid Policy, Concussion/Head Injury and Sudden Cardiac Death. 

Winter Sports – Medical — Basketball, Ice Hockey, Fencing, Wrestling, Bowling, Swimming, Cheerleading and Winter Track

• If you played a fall sport and you are playing Basketball, Wrestling, Fencing, Cheerleading, and or Track & Field and your physical was dated after December 1, 2014, it is still valid, the only form you need to submit is the Health History Update Questionnaire.
• History Form, Supplemental Needs (even if it is not applicable), Physical Examination and Clearance Form need to be handed in. (this applies to all 9^th)
• For all 9^th grade students, who have not played a fall sport, you will need to submit the History Form, Supplemental Needs (even if it is not applicable), Physical Examination and Clearance Form must to be submitted, from your last valid physical. All forms must be signed.
• If the 9^th grade student’s physical is dated more than 90 days from the first day of practice you must submit the Health History Update Questionnaire.
• All 10^th, 11^th and 12^th grade students who submitted and still have a valid physical from last year, the only form you must submit is the Health History Update Questionnaire.
• Forms can be submitted on:
• October 5^th for Swimming and Ice Hockey
• October 12^th for Bowling, Winter Track and Wrestling
• October 20^th for any Winter sport – 4:30 pm to 8:00 pm *******
• October 22^nd for any Winter sport
• October 28^th for Fencing and Basketball
• From 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm in the LGI of the Main Building. No forms will be accepted during or after school.
• Physicals for athletes without Primary Care Physician are going to be on:
• October 5^th, October 12^th and October 28^th
• From 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm in the LGI of the Main Building.
• No forms will be accepted during or after school.

Wednesday Practice

Practice will end at 4:15pm.

Gear Order Form

If you would like to order gear for the cross country season the link can be found on the right side of this blog under ¨Additional Information¨

Monday and Tuesday Updates

We will meet at Woodman Field tomorrow (Monday) for practice. Tuesday we will meet on midland to go to Garrett Mountain for practice. 

Saturday Practice

There is no practice tomorrow. We will see you Sunday at the Fun Run with your cross country shirt. 

Wednesday Practice/Pasta Party

Practice tomorrow will be done at 4:15pm. 

Pasta Party Information

41 Central Ave

6:30-8:00

Seniors: drinks

Juniors: dessert

Sophomores: sides

Freshmen: pasta/ main dishes

Season Opener

We will be meeting on Midland Ave at 7am. Bring some snacks and your rain gear. 

Thursday Practice

We will meet at woodman field for practice immediately after school. Bring your rain gear. 

Reminders for the Week

Saturday September 5, 2015 Spike Rodeo at Fleet Feet from 11am-3pm on the corner of Bloomfield Ave and Midland Ave

Parent Meeting will be held in Tuesday September 8, 2015 at 6pm in the multipurpose room at Woodman Field 

Wednesday September 9, 2015 first meet of the season Branch Brook Park at 4 pm. All competing with leave from Midland Ave on the bus immediately after school. 

Please print out the schedule located in the right side of the blog. 

Friday Workout

Mile Warm Up

Dynamics and Drills

Long run (varsity 8 miles, JV 5 miles, new runners 3.5 miles)

20 minutes of stretching

500 abs

Friday Practice

We will not have practice on Friday September 4, 2015. Check back in the morning for your workout for this holiday weekend. 

Stay hydrated, have fun and be safe! 

Holmdel (Thursday)

We will be meeting at 7am on Midland Avenue(on the side of the main building) to travel to Holmdel. We plan on being back home before 11am. Please be sure to eat a good breakfast. Have water and Gatorade and a snack to eat on the way back home. 

Spike Rodeo!!!

Fleet Feet will be hosting a SPIKE RODEO on Saturday September 5, 2015 from 11am-3pm,. Their establishment is located on the corner of Bloomfield Avenue and Midland Avenue. When you go let them know you are part of the Montclair Cross Country team and you will receive discounts!

We hope to see you all there!!

More information can be found in the link on the right under "Additional Information"

Wednesday Practice - Time Change

Practice will be at 2:30pm on Wednesday. Please be on time. 

Practice Time (Tuesday)

Practice will begin at 7am on Tuesday and , please be on time

Monday Practice

Practice tomorrow will be held at 8am Woodman Field 

Updates

The times for practice on Tuesday and Wednesday may change, we will notify you once we confirm the practice time.

The team schedule has been posted. Please be advised changes may be made, so keep an eye on the blog for updates. We will try to stick as close to this schedule as possible.

The parent meeting will not be held on September 2, 2015. We will reschedule the meeting for September 8, 2015 at 6pm in the Multipurpose room at Woodman Field. 

If there are any questions or concerns please email Coach Wallace.  

Freshman Orientation/Week Outlook

Freshman, If you have orientation you are excused on your assigned day. 

Tuesday the entire team will meet at Woodman and have practice

Wednesday the team will meet at 7am a Woodman for practice offsite we should be back to Woodman  by 10:30/10:45am

Thursday  the entire team will meet at Woodman and have practice on site 

Friday the team will meet at 8am at Woodman for practice offsite we should be back to Woodman  by 10:30/10:45am. 

Cross Country-Saturday Routine

Saturday go for a long run; new runners 25-30 minutes jv 40-60 minutes. Try to go for a run in a shaded area and loose gravel or grass if you can. Stretch for approximately 15-20 minutes.  

Updated Clearance List

A new clearance list has been posted. Please check to see if you have been cleared. If you handed in forms today you will not be cleared for at least a week. When there is an updated list we will be sure to post it. Please do not call the athletic office in reference to what you are missing, email Coach Wallace.

The roster is now closed. If you haven't handed in paperwork for the participation in a fall season sport you will not be able to hand in forms for the cross country season.

If there are any questions or concerns please email Coach Wallace. Thank you for your time and patience in this matter.

Cross Country Practice Information

The first practice will be held on Monday August 17, 2015 at 8am. We will meet at Woodman Field (22 Essex Ave). During the summer months practice will be Monday-Friday. 

Practices on Saturdays will begin when school begins. 

If paperwork has been handed into the athletic office between July 28th and August 12th you should be cleared by Tuesday the latest. 

An updated list will be posted as soon as it is sent out.

Please do not call the athletic office inquiring about what you are missing. Please send Coach Wallace an email. 

Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. 

New Clearance List

A new clearance list has been posted. If you do not see your name please email Coach Wallace. If your paperwork was handed in between July 28th and August 12 the next clearance list should be posted on Monday and you should be cleared by Tuesday the latest.

Impact Test

There will be an impact test on Wednesday August 12, 2015 9am in the MAC lab located in the main building. Please print out the permission slip form and have that filled out before you come to the impact test 

Captains Practice

Practice has been postponed to Wednesday  at 8am. 

Practices for the Week of August 10th

If your name is on the clearance list beginning this week, you are allowed to participate in practice. If your name is not on the clearance you cannot participate in practice in any capacity until your name is on the clearance list.  Please do not call the athletic office inquiring what is missing. Send an email to montclaircrosscountry@gmail.com . If you turned in your health forms after July 29, you will not be cleared until after August 12th. As soon as we receive the updated list we will make the necessary changes to the list on the blog. 

This week practice will be held on Tuesday and Thursday at 8am at Woodman Field. 

The official practices for the cross country team begin next Monday August 17, 2015 at 8am meeting at Woodman Field. 

Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.

Updated Clearance List

An updated list has been posted. 

Keep in mind if you handed in forms after July 28th, you will not be cleared until after August 12th or thereafter. 

Final Impact test

There will be one final impact test today 10:45am in the MAC lab main building. Please bring the permission slip with you. 

Clearance List!!

The first round of clearance has been posted. If your name is on this list you are cleared for participation in Cross Country when the season begins. If your name is not on this list and you have handed in forms please email Coach Wallace and ask what you are missing.

Please be mindful that the season begins in less than a month, and if you are serious about participation you will have your forms handed in as soon as possible. The roster will close on Monday August 10, 2015. The only additions to the roster will be for individuals who don't make other sport teams and would like to TRANSFER their fall sport to cross country.

If individuals who have to take an Impact Test, they will be administered on August 3rd and 4th at 9am in the MAC lab located in the main building. You will need to print out the permission slip and bring it with you on this day. These are the final days for Impact test for the fall season, there won't be any administered after this date.

The Free Cardiac Screening will be held on August 5, 2015 please call the athletic office and schedule an appoint with Ms. Covello. This event is be appointment only.

Please make sure you have everything taken care of before the start of the season. It will be here before you know it.

Updated Information (Impact Test and Cardiac Screening)

IMPACT TEST
For all individuals who have not completed an Impact test(good for two years) August 3rd and 4th at 9am in the MAC LAB (main building next to the cafeteria). Please print out the Impact Test permission slip and have that filled out before you report to the test.

CARDIAC SCREENING

Free Cardiac Screening from St. Barnabas.  They will be providing this service at Montclair High School on August 5^th from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm in the Main Cafeteria.

This is open to any MHS athletes.  You will find the permission slips that need to be filled out and they must contact MS. KIM COVELLO in the athletic office  to schedule an appointment.  She will also need the paperwork by July 31^st.

You can find all of the paperwork for the Cardiac Screening under the tab on the right. If there are any questions please send Coach Wallace an email.

All Fall Athletes!!!

July 21^stis the last day to hand in fall sports forms.

Physicals will be done at the school on July 21^st from 4:30 to 7:30 pm.  PARENT OR GUARDIAN MUST BE PRESENT FOR A PHYSICAL.

If you still need to have an Impact test done,  you will have to call St. Barnabas at 973-322-7913 tell them you are from Montclair High School and schedule an appointment.  THERE IS A $10.00 FEE TO HAVE IT DONE THERE.

Here We Go!

Today was the first captains practice of the season. Looking forward to seeing the number to continue to grow as the summer progresses. 

For those who are not able to attend due to time constraints, vacations or work, regardless of level, email Coach Wallace (montclaircrosscountry@gmail.com) letting her know so information can be shared with you.

Here are some helpful hints to get in running shape and you are prepared for the first day of practice. 

For two weeks starting today go on 20-30 minute runs 3-4 times a week. Preferably on trails or grass. Stretch well and do push-ups squats and core work. 

If you can make it out to a few captains practices please come. We will be going over the team warmup, drills and stretches that are helpful along with an opportunity to meet your teammates.  

Get Ready!!

Hello all cross country athletes. Just wanted to inform you that captain's practices begin on Tuesday July 14, 2015  from 8-9:30am. Meet at Woodman Field. Captains practices will be every Tueaday and Thursday 8-9:30am until the first day of practice (Monday August 17, 2015 at 8am) Come out get a head start on training and meet some of your teammates. 

Also for the month of July Fleet Feet is hosting running clinic is Brookdale Park from 6:30-7:30pm near the score board. You will be given tips from New Balance representatives, tryout new gear and the team that averages the most athletes during the entire clinic will receive a prize at the end of July. 

So come out support Fleet Feet and represent Montclair High School Cross Country. More importantly give yourself a good base as we enter into our fall season!! See you all soon! 

Dates to Remember for the XC Season

Optional Captains Practices (practice organized by captains and senior leaders) open to all individuals interested in running XC
When:  July 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30, August 4,6,11,13
             8am-9:30am
Where: Woodman Field (Semi-circle)

First Official Day of Practice:
Monday August 17 @ 8am Woodman Field

Practice will be Monday-Friday 8am-10am (August)
Practice schedule will be Monday-Saturday once school begins

Parent Meeting Friday September 2, 2015 5:30pm in the multipurpose room at Woodman Field

Items needed for XC
Appropriate pair of running sneakers (Fleet Feet is always a viable option), water bottle and digital watch (Sports Authority they have really nice watches and are extremely affordable)

Schedule for the season will be provided when the season begins

Additional Information - Running Camps

Here are a few XC camps which have good word of mouth among MHS and other local runners and coaches, and which don't conflict with our preseason XC training (there are a couple others that overlap with our first week of training in August. I've left those off the list for now). On the CC line above are a few parents whose kids may or probably will attend one of these camps.

Nike 5-Star Cross Country Camp in Rock Hill, NY, Aug. 9-14. $675

http://www.5starxc.com/

American Running Camp in Portsmouth, RI, Aug. 3-8. $545 if registered by June 30. Run by the coaches of American University.

http://www.americanrunningcamp.com/

Princeton Running Camps, Aug. 8-12 for boys, Aug. 2-6 for girls. $560 for day, $650 for overnight.

http://www.princetonsportscamps.com

Impact Test and Physical Information

Attention all cross country athletes, the information meeting will be on Thursday June 4, 2015 at 2:45pm. Immediately following the meeting there will be the assigned time for the IMPACT TEST. Please click on the Impact Test Permission Slip link on the right under ¨Additional Information.¨ Have that signed my your parent or guardian and be prepared to take the test afterwards.

Guidelines for taking the IMPACT test. If you are a first year athlete, Freshman or Junior you have to take the IMPACT test. Each test is valid for two years. If you have any questions or concerns please email Coach Wallace at montclaircrosscountry@gmail.com

PLEASE CHECK THE HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS WEBSITE.

School Physicals will be held on June 8th & 16th from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm please come to the LGI.
IF YOU UNABLE TO GET TO YOUR OWN PHYSICIAN BEFORE JULY 21ST, YOU MUST COME ON JUNE 8TH OR JUNE 16TH FOR A SPORTS PHYSICAL HERE AT THE SCHOOL.  ALSO A PARENT OR GUARDIAN MUST BE PRESENT FOR A SCHOOL PHYSICAL.

Sports forms required – Athletic Office – Once per school year
Code of Conduct, NJSIAA Steroid Policy, Concussion/Head Injury and Sudden Cardiac Death.

Information Meeting

There will be an information meeting for all individuals interested in participating in Cross Country on Thursday June 4, 2015 immediately after school in the LGI. Please pass the word to all of your friends and fellow teammates.