REMINDER TO PURCHASE TICKETS

IF YOU HAVEN'T PURCHASED YOUR TICKETS YET, PLEASE DO ASAP.  ATHLETES NEED TO EMAIL ME IF THEY ARE ATTENDING ALONE.

IF YOU HAVE SENT A CHECK IN THE MAIL, PLEASE LET ME KNOW!

Please find attached the MHS 2018 Cross Country Banquet Invite. With the funds from the Booster Club, All Athletes & Coaches will attend FREE.  Adults/Parents $20 per ticket, Siblings $10 per ticket, this will include dinner, dessert, soft drinks and ticket to win a basket of Cross Country/Track & Field Goodies. Please purchase your tickets no later than December 1. Tickets will NOT be sold at the door the day of the Banquet. NO ticket, NO entry.

Tickets can be purchased online at https://squareup.com/store/montclair-high-school-track-booster-club

OR

send a check payable to MHS Track and Field Booster Club to 27 Glenridge Parkway, Montclair 07042.

NO PHYSICAL TICKETS WILL BE ISSUED.  WE WILL CONFIRM YOUR NUMBER ONCE WE RECEIVE YOUR PAYMENT.  PLEASE CHECK IN UPON ARRIVAL. CHECK IN STARTS 6PM.

If athletes are planning on attending alone, Please have them email me directly as they still need to be on the list to attend and for catering purposes.

Any questions, feel free to email or call/text Darryl on 862-216-8198.

Banquet

Please see the tab titled MHS 2018 Cross Country Banquet Invite to the right. With the funds from the Booster Club, All Athletes & Coaches will attend FREE.  Adults/Parents $20 per ticket, Siblings $10 per ticket, this will include dinner, dessert, soft drinks and ticket to win a basket of Cross Country/Track & Field Goodies. Please purchase your tickets no later than December 1. Tickets will NOT be sold at the door the day of the Banquet. NO ticket, NO entry.

Tickets can be purchased online at https://squareup.com/store/montclair-high-school-track-booster-club

OR

send a check payable to MHS Track and Field Booster Club to 27 Glenridge Parkway, Montclair 07042.

NO PHYSICAL TICKETS WILL BE ISSUED.  WE WILL CONFIRM YOUR NUMBER ONCE WE RECEIVE YOUR PAYMENT.  PLEASE CHECK IN UPON ARRIVAL. CHECK IN STARTS 6PM.

If athletes are planning on attending alone, Please have them email me directly as they still need to be on the list to attend and for catering purposes.

Any questions, feel free to email or call/text Darryl on 862-216-8198.

Groups

The bus for groups will be leaving at 7:30am from Midland ave. For those of you who have not returned uniforms or turned in money for senior and coaches gift you can do so after school on Monday at woodman field. Banquet date will be posted soon

Reminder

Hopefully you've all set your clocks back by now. This week athletes not moving on are asked to return their uniforms tomorrow after school at woodman field. Please remember your ten dollars as well $5 for Senior gifts and $5 for Coaches Gifts. If any of you are doing (or have friends interested in) winter track please check the track and field blog daily.

Magnificent Seven

Tomorrow's meet will be the last me for Freshman and JV athletes. The bus will leave from Midland ave at 2:45pm. Please keep an eye out on the blog and other forms of social media tomorrow for updates as there are thunderstorms and rain in the forecast. If nothing is posted then we will be going to the meet. Race times;

Freshman Boys/Girls 3:30

JV Boys/Girls 4pm

Also, as specified today all athletes should return their uniforms on Monday after school and also bring $5 for senior gifts and $5 for coaches gifts. On Monday you do not have to practice but if you still want to continue training you can.

Team Picture

Tomorrow (October 31st) we will be taking our team picture at woodman field after school. Come to practice and change as you usually do. Please make sure you have either your breast cancer shirt, Cross country fleece or sweat shirt that was purchased from the booster or the team shirt that was given out; this way we can look some what uniform.

Essex County Championship

This Friday we will be competing at the Essex County Championship, the list of athletes competing has been posted and below you will find the race times; the bus will be leaving from Midland avenue at 1:15 and athletes will be dismissed after 6th period. Athletes will be riding the bus to the meet but can leave from the park if they leave close enough and can also go home with parents as well. We would like all athletes to stay for the entire meet as it is a championship and should be there to cheer on their teammates and be a part of the experience.

Boys Freshmen 5000 meters 2:15 PM

Girls Junior Varsity 5000 meters 2:50 PM

Boys Junior Varsity 5000 meters 3:25 PM

Girls Varsity Championship 5000 meters 3:55 PM

Boys Varsity Championship 5000 meters 4:25 PM

Fundraiser

Thank you to all those that have already signed up to help/donate for the meet this Friday.  We still need your help.

If you are not able to donate items or time and would still like to contribute to the team we always accept money donations.

Please click the link below to sign up.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0b48aaa729a5f58-essex3

Thank you for your continued support!

Saturday Updates

The bus will be leaving from midland avenue at 7:30. Remember early is on time and on time is late, also please wear your breast cancer awareness shirts. For those of you that were going to volunteer the Rec Cross country meet has been postponed so you have the day off.

County Invitational

The competition list and race times for Saturday has been posted, the bus will be leaving from Midland avenue at 7:30am. As mentioned today those of you who aren't running are to report to Nishuane park between 8:30 and 9am to help with the Rec. Cross Country meet; which will be over no later than 11am and volunteer hours will be given. Tomorrow's practice will be over no later than 4pm for Freshman and JV athletes, please plan accordingly.

County's and Fundraising Opportunity

We will be hosting our one and only concession/bake sale on Friday October 26 at the Essex County Championships held at Brookdale Park.  The Bake Sale will open at 2pm.This is a shout out for baked goods, water, Gatorade & fruit.  We will accept home-baked or store brought items.  If you're able to help in any way either by working the sale or contributing items, please click the link below (in the comments please write what you are donating).

Please drop off donations at 27 Glenridge Parkway, no later than NOON on the 26th, please leave on the porch.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0B48AAA729A5F58-essex3

Breat Cancer Awareness

Great News the Breast Cancer Awareness T-Shirts are in.  We will be distributing to those that purchased today, Tuesday October 16 during practice.  Please make sure your athlete is aware to pick up from the Managers.  If your athlete will not be at practice today, please let me know to arrange alternate pick up.

Once again, THANK YOU for your support.

Update

There has been an update in the race times for this evenings race at Greystone please see below. Also, there will be no practice for those not competing today however you are expected to go for a 50 minute run today and there is no practice tomorrow. Please check the blog Sunday morning for a home workout for all levels.

Updated Race times

4:00 Freshmen-Boys & Girls 4k All Groups

4:30 Varsity-Boys Large & Small Schools

4:55 Varsity-Girls Large & Small Schools

5:20 JV Varsity-Boys All Groups

5:45 JV Varsity-Girls All Groups

10/11/18

Tomorrow there will be no practice for freshman or JV, Varsity and those who lift will meet at woodman after school, and if you need to see the trainer please do so as well. The list for Friday's meet has been posted, the bus will be leaving from Midland avenue at 2:15 so please be on time. Everyone is expected to wear their cross country shirts to school on Friday and if you are not running please go to the pep rally.

10/6

As stated in practice today, there is no practice tomorrow. All athletes have been given their assigned home workout. 45 minute run for freshman 1 hour run for JV. The bus will be leaving at 2:15 for athletes that were informed today.

Winter Sports

ATTENTION STUDENTS INTERESTED IN WINTER SPORTS

Physical Examination Dates

Tuesday, October 9^th and October 16^th

From: 5:30 to 8:00pm

Location: Nurse Office, Main Building

All Pre-Participation Physical Evaluation forms are required in order to get an exam.

ImPACT Testing Dates

Monday, October 29th
3PM - Boys and Girls Basketball
4PM - Ice Hockey, Cheerleading and Bowling
5PM – Swimming
Location: Mac Lab, Main Building

Thursday, November 1st
3PM - Wrestling
4PM - Fencing
5PM - Winter Track
Location: Mac Lab, Main Building

ImPACT Testing will take place in the MAC Lab, main building.  Tests will begin on time on the hour.  A signed ImPACT Test permission slip is required for testing!

If you can't make it to your assigned session, you can go to any one however assigned teams will have preference.

Please visit:  http://www.montclair.k12.nj.us/schools/montclair-high-school/athletics/mhs-athletics/
to register for winter sports, team updates and to download athletic forms.

SEC & Winter Track

SEC Championship will be held this afternoon. For those competing you will be excused from your eighth period class, the list of people competing is located in the menu to the right. Only these athletes will be excused from 8th period. Since this is a championship meet and you are committed to this team we ask that all athletes stay for the entire meet, to cheer on teammates and be a part of the experience. Only those with prior commitments will be allowed to leave after their race. See race times below and come ready to win this afternoon.

3:00 - Combined Boys/Girls Freshmen 2 mile (All Divisions)
3:20 - Girls' Novice 5K (All Divisions)
3:40 - Boys' Novice 5K (All Divisions)
4:40 - Boys American Division Varsity 5k
5:40 - Girls American Division Varsity 5k

Due to the change in the SEC meet the winter track meeting (for athletes)  has been moved to Friday at 2:45 in the main building cafeteria. If you are currently doing a fall sport ask your coaches if it is okay for you to attend this meeting so that you can get the information you will need to participate. Parents registration for Winter Track & Field  is now open, here is the link below:

http://www.montclair.k12.nj.us/schools/montclair-high-school/athletics/mandatory-athletic-forms/

Make sure to complete this early so there is no delay in your child's clearance/participation.

SEC Championship Postponed

Due to the weather, tomorrow's meet has been moved to Wednesday. Varsity and those who lift meet at woodman immediately after school, JV and freshman do the link below for your in home workout.

https://youtu.be/wqkeH2jMLt0

Race times for Wednesday are listed below; as stated before, if you weren't at practice on Friday you will not be competing. For those competing you will be excused from your eighth period class, the list of people competing will be posted tomorrow. Only these athletes will be excused from 8th period.

3:00 - Combined Boys/Girls Freshmen 2 mile (All Divisions)
3:20 - Girls' Novice 5K (All Divisions)
3:40 - Boys' Novice 5K (All Divisions)
4:40 - Boys American Division Varsity 5k
5:40 - Girls American Division Varsity 5k

Also please see the following link ( tracknfield.smugmug.com ) for photos throughout the season. If any parents have photos you can also upload them here. The password is goblue.

Reminder

Just a few reminders. Firstly, today is the last day to buy breast cancer shirts; we have a very large team however numbers seem to be down. The link will close tonight at midnight, this is a fundraiser for our team and the breast cancer society and we'd appreciate your assistance. We as the Montclair High School Cross Country Team are encouraging all athletes to buy/sell at least TWO of our Long Sleeve T-shirts for $20 each.  We will wear them throughout the month of October and would like the entire team, family and friends to wear them for the Essex County Championship Meet at Brookdale Park on October 26th. 

https://www.customink.com/fundraising/mhs-cross-country-breast-cancer-awareness-t-shirt-fundraiser

Secondly, we will have our second invitational this weekend. Names of athletes competing and race times will be posted later this evening. As stated, if you are not at practice the day before a meet you will not be able to compete. This includes the invitational this weekend and if you are not at practice tomorrow you will not compete at Tuesday's meet.

Today's Meet

Montclair will not be attending today's meet, the weather looks to get worst as the day progresses so we as a staff have decided that it's in the athletes best interests. JV and Freshman athletes have the afternoon off and are advised to do the workout below. Get home, stay dry and make sure you get your school work done. 

Warm up: Jumping Jacks for 1 minute then hold a 1 minute plank. Rest for 30 seconds and repeat five times

2 mins rest

Workout: 1 min high knees, 1 min jumping jacks, 1 min squats, 1 min pushups, 1 min lunges, 1 min crunches, 1 min rest. Repeat 8 times

Abs: 25 bicycle crunches, 20 reverse crunches, 1 minute plank (30 sec elbows/30 sec hands). Rest and repeat 6 times.

Varsity athletes meet at woodman field immediately after school.

9/25

Please keep an eye on the blog, facebook and twitter through the day for updates in regards to any changes that might occur throughout the day. However, as of now the meet today is still on. The bus will be leaving from Midland ave at 2:45

Frosh/Mixed 2 mile: 4pm
Varsity Girls: 4:30 (MKA & Nutley)
Varsity Boys: 5:15 (Columbia & Millburn)

Anyone who is not running in the varsity races will run the two mile today.

9/22

Reminder; there is no practice today. All athletes have been giving their assigned workout. Make sure you complete and enjoy your weekend.

Race Schedule

We have our third meet at Branch Brook Park this afternoon. The bus will be leaving from Midland ave at 2:45pm please be there on time so we can pull of at 2:45. The freshman/mixed 2 mile will go off at 4pm Varsity boys (Newark Academy, West Orange & Verona) will race at 5:15 and Varsity girls (Verona & Millburn) will race at 5:30 followed by the JV 5k and 5:45. Also, just a reminder for parents we will be having our parent meeting/social tomorrow night from 7-9.

9/19

Tomorrow we will be meeting for practice at 9am. If you are observing the holiday you have an excused absence. Also, in regards to spike night we understand it is on the evening of Yom Kippur, it was the only night we could get that worked with their schedule. However, in no way will athletes be penalized if they cannot attend. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause but discounts are available from fleet feet throughout the season due to our relationship with the store.

Update 9/18

There will be no practice today for the freshman and JV groups today. Take the time to rest and catch up on school. Varsity/lifting group will meet directly after school at woodman field. All groups will resume on Wednesday, 9am at woodman. Tomorrow night fleet feet will be hosting spike night for the cross country season from 5:30-8pm. It is a night where you can get trainers, spikes and training clothes (especially layers) for your athletes and receive 20% off.

 Also, Breast Cancer Awareness Month shirts are still on sale. We as the Montclair High School Cross Country Team are encouraging all athletes to buy/sell at least TWO of our Long Sleeve T-shirts for $20 each.  We will wear them throughout the month of October and would like the entire team, family and friends to wear them for the Essex County Championship Meet at Brookdale Park on October 26th. Orders are due by THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 27. A percent of the monies raised will be donated to the Montclair High School Breast Cancer Awareness Club. To order please click on the link
https://www.customink.com/fundraising/mhs-cross-country-breast-cancer-awareness-t-shirt-fundraiser

Parent Social and Weekend Invitational.

The parent social has been postponed until next Friday (9/21); we apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused but please update your RSVP. Also, the event list for this weekends invitational is located in the menu on the right under event list and titled Back to mountain invite. This shows the athletes competing and times each race goes off tomorrow. Tomorrow's bus will leave at 7:15 please be on time.

September 12

School will be closed again tomorrow. The meet will still be held at Branch Brook park and we will still leave from Midland at 2:45. We ask that everyone be at Midland Avenue by 2:35 the latest and make sure you wear layers, water, gatorade and snacks. The 2 mile will go off at 4pm, the varsity girls race will go off at 4:30pm, the varsity boys will run at 4:45 and the JV 5k will go off at 5:45.

School Closing and Practice Update

As stated in the email sent by Dr. Johnson the High School and the freshman building will be closed tomorrow; due to this change we will have practice in the morning. The group that lifted this morning will have weight room at 8:30 everyone else should be at Woodman by 9:50 and practice will begin at 10am. Also just a reminder we will be having a parent meet and greet on Friday evening beginning at 7pm at 27 Glenridge Parkway, Montclair, NJ.

Monday Workout

Please see below for today's workout;

Warm-up: Four sets of jumping Jacks for 1 minute then hold a 1 minute plank. Rest for 45 seconds 

Workout: 6 sets of 1 minute high knees, 1 min jumping jacks, 1 min squats, 1 min push ups, 1 min lunges, 1 min rest. 

ABS:  8 sets of 45 crunches, 1 minute plank (30 sec elbows/30 sec hands), 1 minute rest. 

When workout is completed take 3 minutes rest then do the youtube link below.

https://youtu.be/tn-XjGIwjso

Monday 9/10

Attention: Practice tomorrow has been cancelled due impending flooding and thunderstorms at Holmdel park. All varsity athletes are asked to report to woodman for weight room at 9am. There will be a home workout posted on the blog for everyone else to do.

Update 9/7

Just an update in regards to today. Anyone who is not competing does not have practice today; again the bus will be leaving from Midland Avenue at 2:45pm. Due to finding out so late in the day that yesterday's meet was postponed, we could only get one bus today, so we will try to make due. Our job is the safety of all athletes. With that being said, some people will not be able to go today; we have a few athletes who are away or unable to compete today, so we will have a some open spaces and try to make due.

There will be practice at 8:30am tomorrow morning at Woodman Field, we apologize for any inconvenience that this may cause. Also please see link on right hand side title XC Gear. Our team store is now open; the Booster Club sells our very own branded MHS Cross Country Gear (all proceeds go to the team).  Please click the link to purchase. As you will see we do have previous years stock available to purchase at discounted prices. 

First Meet

Today's meet has been moved to tomorrow; the bus will leave at 2:45. For today's workout please do the yoga link on the right hand side under the link for the schedule.

Due to the districts early closure and cancellation of after school activities we will not be competing at the meet this afternoon. We will be back at woodman field tomorrow after school for practice, locker rooms will be opened. We ask that you all don't take your time getting your things and coming down to woodman field. The locker rooms will be locked by 3pm so you must be changed and out so we can begin warming up by 3.

UPDATE

Good morning, the following was sent by the Board of Ed last night. I will follow up with our athletic director today and do an updated post before noon. More than likely this means we will be forfeiting today's meet but we ask that athletes please pack as if there is a meet today just in case;

Tomorrow, Sept. 6 is the first day back for students and while we eagerly welcome students, due to forecasts of excessive heat, the district is scheduling an abbreviated day (early dismissal). This decision is based on weather advisories and the concern for our students’ and staff members' health and safety.

Please see below for your school's early dismissal time. Additionally, all after-care programs, including the YMCA, are cancelled along with the cancellation of all after-school activities.  Please note the YMCA before-care is available at the regular time of 7:30 am in all elementary schools. Please stay safe and hydrated during this hot weather. 

Glenfield and Buzz Aldrin

12:40 P.M.

Montclair High

1:07 P.M.

Edgemont, Northeast and Renaissance

1:10 P.M.

Bradford, Charles H. Bullock and Watchung

1:40 P.M.

Developmental Learning Center

1:40 P.M.

Hillside and Nishuane

2:10 P.M

Thank you,

Montclair Public Schools

First Meet

The bus will be leaving at 2:45 from the midland avenue side of the main building tomorrow. The freshman(boys and girls) race will go off at 4pm, varsity boys race at 4:30, varsity girls at 5:15 and the mixed JV race goes off at 5:45pm. Athletes, remember you are not wearing your uniform to the meet; pack different warm up attire (t-shirt and pants) and please be changed before getting on the bus there is no where to change in the park. Also, please make sure you all eat breakfast, snack and hydrate throughout the day and also have snacks and water/gatorade for the meet as well.

Update

A new clearance list has been posted, if you are not cleared you are unable to practice. Parents, if you haven't received any email correspondence please email montclaircrosscountry@gmail.com your email address and the name/grade of your child so we can have you added.

Labor Day

Hello all, we hope you all enjoy your holiday weekend. Just a few items for the week ahead. Firstly, the schedule for the season has been posted; it is on the right hand side labeled 2018 schedule. On Tuesday and Wednesday we will be meeting at woodman field; 2pm on Tuesday and 2:45 on Wednesday. Thursday will be our first meet of the season however, if you haven't had 7 practices you will not compete and there will be practice on Friday after school. Also, there will be a meet and greet for the parents on September 14th. Keep an eye out for more details as the date approaches.

Week of 8/27

Just a few reminders for this upcoming week of practice. On Monday and Tuesday we will be meeting at 7am at woodman field. Some athletes will be traveling offsite for practice and others will be staying at woodman. All freshman and anyone who has not had five straight days of practice will remain at woodman. That being said, everyone else will be traveling and we would like you all to bring at least two bottles of water, one gatorade and snacks to be eaten on the ride back. Please make sure you all eat breakfast. On Wednesday we will meet at Brookdale park (on the track) at 7:30; on Thursday and Friday we will be back at woodman at 7:30. Also, please make sure you are keeping an eye on the clearance list as it is being updated daily.

Practice Update

On behalf of the coaches and booster we would just like to say thank you to everyone who could make it out last night. If you were unable to make it, no worries, we are planning on having a parent social sometime in September. This way everyone is able to meet with the coaches, go over the season and get to know other parents as well. Also, just a reminder for tomorrow's practice we will be meeting at brookdale park on the track at 7:30am and we will not be having practice on Saturday's until school begins.

Parent Meeting

Just a quick update, the parent meeting will begin at 6pm not 5:30. Also please check the clearance list as it is being updated daily.

Practice Update

Good evening, below you will find this weeks practice schedule. There will be one change and that will be for Friday morning; instead of meeting at woodman we will meet on the track at Brookdale park. Please continue to check the roster every evening, as it is updated daily.

Also, there will be a parent meeting at 5:30pm on Wednesday August 22nd in the auditorium at Montclair High School. There will be an info session for all sports in the auditorium and from there we will move to a classroom dedicated to cross country to discuss the season ahead and answer any questions you all may have.

August 20th 7am at woodman field

August 21st - August 23rd 7:30am at woodman field

August 24th meet at brookdale park 7:30am

August 27th & 28th 7am woodman field (bus to off-site practice)

August 29th meet at brookdale park 7:30am

August 30th & 31st 7:30am at woodman field

Clearance

The clearance list has been posted; see tab on the right. If your name is not on the list please send an email to montclaircrosscountry@gmail.com and we inform you why you are not cleared. The first official practice will be held on August 20th, we will meet at woodman field at 7am on the track. Please make sure that you are getting rest, staying hydrated and eating properly this week as well as the weeks to come.

Below you will find our preseason schedule, any changes that may occur due to unforeseen circumstances will be posted on this blog as well as the facebook and twitter. Also, the athletic director is having a fall sports meeting at 5:30pm on Wednesday August 22nd in the auditorium at Montclair High School. There will be an info session with him and from there we will move to a classroom to discuss the season ahead and answer any questions you may have.

August 20th 7am at woodman field

August 21st - August 24th 7:30am at woodman field

August 27th & 28th 7am woodman field (bus to off-site practice)

August 29th meet at brookdale park 7:30am

August 30th & 31st 7:30am at woodman field

Friendly Reminder :)

Still need to get a physical? The final date to have one with the school doctor will be on Monday, July 16, 2018 from 9-11:30am in the Montclair High School main building nurses office.

Captains Practice and Additional Information

Cross Country Information

Attention!! All athletes who are in town for the summer, captain practices will take place every Tuesday and Thursday at 8am. Meet in the front of Woodman Field. Be sure to have breakfast, something to keep you hydrated, and a snack for after practice. Wearing light colored clothing is also helpful as well.

The Fleet Fleet Running series will also take place this month on Wednesdays in Brookdale Park. Let's show up and show out as a squad and have a goal of averaging the most Montclair High School runners at each event :-).

If you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to reach out.

Summer Training Schedule

Summer training has been posted. Athletes please click on the link and print out the schedule to reference. The yoga link has also been posted for your as well.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out.

Upperclassmen, if you have participated in xc and track, please email so I can send you a more detailed plan.

Talk to you soon :-)

Cross Country 2018

All paperwork for 2018 Fall Sports will be collected throughout the summer months. The sooner you hand the forms in, the better :-). Please click the link below to complete ALL forms.

MHS Athletic Forms Information - Click on this link

Impact Test Dates/Times - Permission slip is required

Wednesday, June 6, 2018 - 3pm, 4pm, and 5pm
Thursday, June 7, 2018 - 3pm, 4pm (Cross Country time slot), and 5pm

Impact Test Permission Slip (Required)

**If you miss the dates above, you will have to schedule an appointment with Saint Barnabas at 973- 322-7913**

If you are not able to see you doctor before the deadline there are dates to see the school doctor. The information is in the first link on this post.

The official start to the Cross Country season is Monday, August 20, 2018.

A summer training log will be posted on the blog on June 22, 2018. If you want a more specific plan, please email Coach Kenny.

Other information regarding the cross country season is on the link below:
Cross Country Information