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!