Important Information

Just a reminder; tomorrow the impact test for winter track will take place. All freshman, juniors and athletes who have never done a sport at MHS need to have this done to be cleared for the first day of practice. They will be held in room 112 in the main building and our time slot is 4pm, please remember to have your signed permission slip on hand or you will not be admitted.

For all athletes signed up for and interested in winter track there will be a mandatory team meeting on Wednesday at 3pm at woodman field. We will meet on the visiting side bleachers. Parents please keep an eye out as we will be posting here and in the announcements in regards to a parent meeting that will take place via zoom early next week.

Groups

Athletes competing tomorrow should meet at woodman at 9:20am; don't forget water, snacks, extra clothes and garbage bags (due to rain). The ladies race at noon and the boys race at 1pm. Parents, spectator parking will be at Bell Works - Gold Parking Lot 101 Crawfords Corner rd. Holmdel, NJ. Shuttle busses will be running to the park ($3 round trip). Bell Works also has a food court that will be open. 

 

10/4

There will be no practice today; athletes should use the day to rest, recover and catch up on school work (don’t wait until Sunday). We will return to practice tomorrow, Varsity and Sprinters will start at 10am, freshman and JV should arrive at 10:45 to start at 11am.

Essex County Championship

Race times for tomorrow are listed below. Athletes will be excused from their 6th and 7th period classes (leave at 12:39) and should immediately go to woodman to change; the bus will leave at 1:05pm. All athletes should wear their breast cancer sweatshirts and make sure you pack a garbage bag and lots of layers, hats and gloves as it will be cold tomorrow; most importantly come ready to compete.

Boys Freshmen 2:15 PM

Girls Varsity Championship 2:50 PM

Boys Varsity Championship 3:25 PM

Girls Junior Varsity   3:55 PM

Boys Junior Varsity  4:30 PM

10/26

As stated yesterday there will be no practice today; athletes are asked to do the workout below. Also, the breast cancer awareness sweatshirts are in, if you did not pick yours up yesterday we will have them available at practice tomorrow. For those of you that purchased items from the other fundraiser, items will be available for pickup at All Lacrosse (valley rd across from quick check) on Friday. Also, just a reminder for parents the athletic department is having a virtual winter sports meeting tonight at 6pm, the information was sent to your emails from the district.

Home workout:

Workout:

(Nike Training App)

Quick Mobility warm up

Runner strength and balance

Floor to core

Low back relief

Quick fix mobility

Runner flexibility

Monday 10/25

All athletes wear black team shirts on hand tomorrow, if you haven't received one it will be provided.

For anyone that missed the winter track interest meeting please remember that all paperwork is due on November 1st. Athletes currently doing a fall sport only have to fill out the health history form which must be signed by the parents and athletes. Everyone else has to fill out the complete packet, freshman and juniors will need to get an impact test. Impact testing dates are listed below

Tuesday, October 26th

3pm - Ice Hockey

4pm - Swimming (Boys & Girls)

5pm - Bowling (Boys & Girls)

Tuesday, November 9th

3pm - Boys' Basketball

4pm - Girls' Basketball

5pm - Wrestling

Tuesday, November 16th

3pm - Fencing (Boys & Girls)

4pm - Winter Track (Boys & Girls)

5pm - Winter Cheerleading

Weekend Workouts

Athletes should do the workout listed below at some point today (earlier than later). On Sunday all athletes should go for an easy run Freshmen 30 minutes, JV 40 minutes, Varsity 60 minutes

Warm-Up: 3 sets of jumping jacks for one minute. Thirty seconds rest between sets

Workout:

Circuit 1: Perform 5 reps of each movement with no rest between exercises. Complete six exercises to finish one round. Do 4 rounds total, with one minute rest between rounds.

1. Squat

2. Push up

3. Leg raises

4. Push up

5. Squat

6. Leg raises

Circuit 2: Perform each move for 60 seconds, resting 15 seconds between each one. Complete all five exercises to finish one round. Do 3 to 5 rounds total. 

1. Squats

2. Crunches

3. Front plank

4. Side plank

Cool down: repeat warm up followed by stretching, hold each stretch for 30 seconds.

10/21

Tomorrow all levels should report to woodman meet at woodman at 1:45pm, the sprint group will have the day off. 

On Friday there will be an interest meeting for anyone interested in winter track. We will meet at woodman on the visitor side bleachers at 3pm. REMINDER all paper work is due November 1, athletes in need of an impact test please see the information below.

Tuesday, October 26th

3pm - Ice Hockey

4pm - Swimming (Boys & Girls)

5pm - Bowling (Boys & Girls)

Tuesday, November 9th

3pm - Boys' Basketball

4pm - Girls' Basketball

5pm - Wrestling

Tuesday, November 16th

3pm - Fencing (Boys & Girls)

4pm - Winter Track (Boys & Girls)

5pm - Winter Cheerleading

Home workout

Today athletes should do the items below on the Nike Training app.

Quick Mobility warm up

Runner strength and balance

Floor to core

Low back relief

Quick fix mobility

Also, as a reminder paperwork for winter sports is due on November first. This means genesis and turning in of all documents (physical, impact test, allergy plans). These can be emailed to Dr. Scarpello or turned in in the main office daily. Please do not wait until the last minute.

Saturday 10/16

Tomorrow we will not be competing at the North Jersey Championship; all athletes will meet on the track at brookdale park at 7:50am. 

SEC Championship

Tomorrow the buses will be leaving from Midland avenue at 1:40pm; athletes competing (list posted to the right) will be excused from 6th and 7th period. The schedule below will be our race times for tomorrow. Please remember your layers, extra water, food/snacks. We would like athletes to stay for the duration of the meet unless you have something previously planned... this is a championship meet so come with that mindset and also be prepared to cheer on your teammates at all levels.

3:00pm Frosh Boys & Girls Combined 2 mile

3:20pm Girls JV 5K

3:40 Boys JV 5K

4:40pm Varsity Girls 5K

5:40pm Varsity Boys 5K

Also just a reminder for those who went away for the long weekend. As per the district guidelines; all non-vaccinated students members who travel out-of-country or out-of-state outside the immediate region (NY, CT, PA, DE) more than 24 hours are required to quarantine. Follow either option below. 

Option 1: Negative COVID-19 Test 3-5 days after travel. Stay home and quarantine for a full 7 days after travel, even if the post-travel COVID test is negative. 

Option 2: If not tested after travel, stay home and self-quarantine for 10 full days * Compliance is expected. Please notify building principal. 

Fully vaccinated individuals (2 weeks past 2nd Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or 2 weeks past single dose J & J vaccine) do not need to quarantine.

Columbus Day

As stated on Saturday tomorrow practice will be at 7:30am; the sprint training group will meet at 2:50pm. If you are unable to make morning practice you can come to the afternoon session. Also, the team store will close at midnight tonight so make sure you purchase your gear. See link below;

Team Gear

Parents: please note that winter athletic registration opens today and will close on Monday, November 1st. This means Genesis and actual paperwork must be turned in by this day. Sports forms can be dropped off in the box outside of the athletic office as well as emailed to Dr. Scarpello. Just like last year, students have to be registered in genesis.

10/5

Tomorrow the bus will leave from Midland avenue at 2:45pm. Athletes should arrive to bus changed and ready to compete. As the temperature is dropping it is imperative that you remember layers, if you come to bus unprepared you will not compete. Athletes running the 2 mile will run at 4pm, varsity boys 4:30pm, varsity girls 4:45pm and JV 5:45. Make sure you have at least two bottles of water and snacks.

Parents: please note that winter athletic registration opens today and will close on Monday, November 1st. This means Genesis and actual paperwork must be turned in by this day. Sports forms can be dropped off in the box outside of the athletic office as well as emailed to Dr. Scarpello. Just like last year, students have to be registered in genesis.

10/2

Reminder: all athletes are to meet in front of the field house at woodman field at 7:20 tomorrow morning. If you are late you will miss the bus and in turn receive an unexcused absence. If you are unable to make practice make sure you send an email. 

10/1

All athletes will have the day off; use the time to meet with teachers, catch up on homework and of course rest/relax. Everyone will meet at woodman field for practice on Saturday at 7:20am

REMINDER!!!!!!!!

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We as the MHS Cross Country Team would like ALL athletes to buy and sell at least ONE of our BCAM Sweatshirts for $32 each. Orders are due MONDAY, OCTOBER 4th. No orders will be accepted after this date. Shirts will be distributed at practice once they arrive.

The entire team should wear this sweatshirt for the Essex County Championship Meet at Brookdale Park on October 29th. A percentage of the monies raised will be donated to the Montclair High School Breast Cancer Awareness Club

To order please click on the link: Breast Cancer Fundraiser

We are also having a team gear sale, we have a number of items for purchase for athletes to utilize at meets and at practice; especially as temperatures are beginning to drop and layers will be needed. This is also a great way to support the program and outfit your student athletes for the season. The store Closes SUNDAY at Midnight on OCTOBER 3rd so that orders can be put in on October 4th.

To order please click on the link: Team Gear Sale

Thanks in advance for your support!

9/30

Practice will resume at regular time tomorrow. All athletes should bring two bottles of water for practice and wear layers, as you can tell by todays weather the temps are dropping so please come prepared. Athletes who did not compete today, remember that tomorrow you will have a time trial, make sure you eat breakfast, lunch and stay hydrated throughout the day.

Also; October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We as the MHS Cross Country Team would like ALL athletes to buy and sell at least ONE of our BCAM Sweatshirts for $32 each. Orders are due MONDAY, OCTOBER 4th. No orders will be accepted after this date. Shirts will be distributed at practice once they arrive.

The entire team should wear this sweatshirt for the Essex County Championship Meet at Brookdale Park on October 29th. A percentage of the monies raised will be donated to the Montclair High School Breast Cancer Awareness Club

To order please click on the link: Breast Cancer Fundraiser

We are also having a team gear sale, we have a number of items for purchase for athletes to utilize at meets and at practice; especially as temperatures are beginning to drop and layers will be needed. This is also a great way to support the program and outfit your student athletes for the season. The store Closes SUNDAY at Midinight on OCTOBER 33rd so that orders can be put in on October 4th.

To order please click on the link: Team Gear Sale

Thanks in advance for your support!

9/28

Athletes competing tomorrow, the bus will leave from Midland ave at 2:45pm. Make sure you pack layers and your uniform, extra water, snacks and a garbage bag. The weather calls for run the bag is for when you strip down to run out your layers in so they don’t get soaked as you compete. 

Families please remember we current have our breast cancer fundraiser and our team gear sale going on. Please utilize the links below to purchase items. Both will close at midnight Sunday October 3rd

To order please click on the link: Breast Cancer Fundraiser

To order please click on the link: Team Gear Sale

Thanks in advance for your support!

Team Gear/ Breast Cancer Fundraiser

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

We as the MHS Cross Country Team would like ALL athletes to buy and sell at least ONE of our BCAM Sweatshirts for $32 each. Orders are due MONDAY, OCTOBER 4th. No orders will be accepted after this date. Shirts will be distributed at practice once they arrive.

The entire team should wear this sweatshirt for the Essex County Championship Meet at Brookdale Park on October 29th. A percentage of the monies raised will be donated to the Montclair High School Breast Cancer Awareness Club

To order please click on the link: Breast Cancer Fundraiser

We are also having a team gear sale, we have a number of items for purchase for athletes to utilize at meets and at practice; especially as temperatures are beginning to drop and layers will be needed. This is also a great way to support the program and outfit your student athletes for the season. The store Closes SUNDAY OCTOBER 3rd so that orders can be put in on October 4th

To order please click on the link: Team Gear Sale

Thanks in advance for your support!

MHS Track & Cross Country Booster Club 

9/23 Abbreviated Day

Reminder today is an abbreviated day. Freshman and JV athletes should do the following workout below at home on their own. Varsity athletes should report to woodman at 2:30pm. Also, please make sure to check blog later this evening for information on team gear and our breast cancer awareness fundraiser.

Warm-Up: 3 sets of jumping jacks for one minute. Thirty seconds rest between sets

Workout:

Circuit 1: Perform 5 reps of each movement with no rest between exercises. Complete six exercises to finish one round. Do 4 rounds total, with one minute rest between rounds.

1. Squat

2. Push up

3. Leg raises

4. Push up

5. Squat

6. Leg raises

Circuit 2: Perform each move for 60 seconds, resting 15 seconds between each one. Complete all five exercises to finish one round. Do 3 to 5 rounds total. 

1. Squats

2. Crunches

3. Front plank

4. Side plank

Cool down: repeat warm up followed by stretching, hold each stretch for 30 seconds.

Second Meet

The bus will leave from Midland avenue at 2:45 tomorrow. Like last week athletes should bring 2-3 bottles of water, snacks, layers and of course prepared to compete. As stated in the team policy we would like all athletes to stay for the duration of the meet unless there are prior plans which the coaching staff must be notified of before the meet. Please see race times below.

Freshmen 4pm

Varsity Girls 4:45pm

Varsity Boys 5:30pm

JV 5:45pm

Saturday 9/18

Reminder there is no practice tomorrow, athletes are asked to do the prescribed workouts below. Parents please fill out the emergency contact google form linked to the right, we need this information as a preventative measure while at practice, on the road for meets and so we can get you information from the booster club (amongst other things). Also, families please make sure you read and go over the team policy document.

Home Workout;

Freshman; 

Warmup: 3 sets of 30 second jumping jacks, 10 squats, 10 push ups followed by light stretching

Workout: Easy 40 minute run

JV/Varsity:

Warmup: runner warmup on the nike app

Workout Easy 6 mile run, runner cool down on nike app when done

Opening Day

Tomorrow will be our first meet of the season; athletes competing were informed today at practice. The bus will leave from the Midland avenue entrance of the school at 2:45pm. Athletes should pack waters specifically for the meet as well as snacks. If you have refillable water bottles make sure you refill them before coming to the bus so that you will have an ample supply.

The freshman race (boys and girls combined) goes off at 4pm, varsity boys at 5pm, varsity girls at 5:15 and the JV race (boys and girls combined) goes off at 5:45pm. Parents the directions to Branch Brook park are on the second page of the schedule and we have also uploaded a map of the course for both athletes and families alike(under meet info). We have also posted a google form for the emergency contact information for all athletes on the team; families please fill this out as soon as possible.

Athletes please stay hydrated and eat during the day, come to the bus prepared, this means with water, snacks, dressed (yes layers included) and of course mentally ready to compete. Athletes not competing should do the workout below. There is no school Thursday so practice will be at 8am at Woodman field; if you are observing you are excused.

Home workout; 

Warmup: 5 minute jog followed by dynamics and drills

Workout: 2 x 10 minute run @ fast pace 4:00 rest between runs

Cool down: 4 sets of 20 jumping jacks and stretch

9/11

The athletes going to Garret Mountain should report to Woodman at 7:20am; all other athletes should go for a 30 minute run and do the YouTube workouts below.

Yoga; https://youtu.be/2137wAXvufE

Core; https://youtu.be/g2jocInockU 

Updates

Tomorrow and Wednesdays practice will be at 8am; for those observing Rosh Hashanah you are excused from practice. Also, the most up to date roster has been posted, 

The team info. session will take place on Wednesday (9/8) at 7pm; the link to register for the meeting is posted under the info. tab to the right. We will go over general information about the team, the tryout process and the outlook for season ahead amongst other things. Families, please register sooner than later.

9/3

Tomorrow all levels (freshman, JV and Varsity) will meet at 7:30am at woodman field. Practice starts at 7:30 so you should arrive before then. As you all can tell the weather is changing so make sure you all wear layers and bring two bottles of water; also make sure you all fill out the daily screening form before arrival.... Be on time and come prepared

9/2

There will be no practice today, athletes should go to the app store and download the Nike training club app and find/do the workouts posted below in preparation for practice tomorrow. Once the app is downloaded you find workouts by clicking the workout tab at the bottom and then the browse tab above, where there will be a search bar that you can type in the workout names.

Do in the order listed

1) Runner warmup

2) Full-Body Ignition

3) Quick-hit abs

4) Runner Stability

5) Runner Flexibility

Update

Tomorrow Freshman and JV athletes will not meet for practice and should do the following items linked below at home. Varsity athletes will meet at woodman field at 2pm. Regular, practice will resume on Thursday at 2:30

Yoga; https://youtu.be/2137wAXvufE

Core; https://youtu.be/g2jocInockU 

Week of 8/30

This week will be a full week of practice. However, there will be time changes (please see below). We understand there may be family obligations/ things pre-planned for the summer. If this is the case and athletes will miss practice they are to send an mail to runningmounties@gmail.com with a valid reason; this also applies in season. A email stating “I will not be at practice” doesn’t warrant an excused absence.

Practice Schedule

Monday & Tuesday: Entire team 8am

Wednesday & Thursday: Entire team 2:45pm

Friday: 

- Varsity: Bus to Garret Mountain 7:20am

- JV & Freshman: 3pm

Weekend: off

9/6, 7 & 8: Entire team 8am

After September 8th practice will be at 2:45-5pm Monday through Friday and 8am on Saturday.

8/28

Just a reminder there is no practice tomorrow; athletes should do the bodyweight circuit posted below. Also, tomorrow Fleet Feet will be hosting a fundraiser athletes who are in need of waffles, trainers and general workout gear should attend, you will receive the team discount and 10% of all purchases will be donated to the booster club. This event isn't just for the athletes but friends, family and alums as well, when you go up to pay just mention Montclair HS Track/XC booster club. 

Repeat 2 times

1) 50 Jumping Jacks

2) 10 Squats

3) 10 Pushups

4) 50 Jumping Jacks

5) 10 Lunges ea. leg

6) 10 Pushups

7) 50 Jumping Jacks

8) 10 Reverse Lunges

9) Plank (30 seconds)

Take a one minute break and start over

Monday 8/23

Tomorrow varsity athletes will meet at Woodman at 8am, freshman and JV athletes should do the workout below at home. If you don't know the exercise click on it and watch the linked video; practice will resume on Tuesday at 8am 

We know that Freshman orientation will be held Monday through Wednesday freshman athletes and senior mentors will be excused from practice the day they are attending. Parents please see the following information and athletes if parents do not check the blog please inform them.

1) August 24 6pm: Athletic Department Preseason meeting which will be held virtually. Due to the size of the meeting there will be no question and answer portion

https://mpsdnj.webex.com/mpsdnj/onstage/g.php?MTID=ec91ab3f255c0ac805d2929457bbf96af

2) August 28: Spike Day/ Team Fundraiser (more info to come)

3) September 8: Zoom team information session. Meeting with Coaches and booster club

At Home Strength Circuit

Warm Up:

Jumping Jacks 2x60 seconds

Squat Jack 2x60 seconds 

In and Outs 2x60 seconds

Rest: Take one minute to catch your breath.

Warm Up Continued:

Frog Pumps 2x15 reps

Lateral Bear Crawl 2x45 seconds

Shoulder Y to Lift Off 2x12 reps

Rest: Take two minutes to catch your breath.

 

First Tri-Set; d o these exercises together for four rounds

Bodyweight Squat 45 seconds

Hand-Release Push-Up  45 seconds

Windmill Stretch 8 reps each side

Rest: Take two minutes to catch your breath.

Second Tri-Set: Three rounds!

Alternating Reverse Lunge 15 reps

Alternating Bird Dog 45 seconds

Push-ups 20 seconds 

Rest! Take two minutes to catch your breath.

Athletic Clearance

Please see the message below from the athletic department:

The district currently does not have any nurses working. As of now the nurses will be back on August 30th; at this time the clearance process will resume. Please keep in mind that all forms were due on July 12th (this does not apply to transfers). The athletic department will continue to do their best to clear students as soon as possible once the nurses return.  For any of the students that just moved to district and therefore could not submit the forms before July 12th we will allow them to try out once they are cleared.

Please note that nurses are 10 month employees

Saturday 8/21

Reminder; there is no practice today. Athletes should do the following workouts below today and take tomorrow completely off.

Warm up; 

20 jumping jacks

Quad stretch: 6 ea. leg (hold for 2 seconds then switch)

Knee hug: 6 ea. leg (2 second hold then switch)

20 jumping jacks

Arm circles: 10 forward, 10 backwards

Hip bridges: 10 (2 second hold at the top)

Leg swings: 10 ea. leg

Workout:

Freshman/New to XC: 20 minute run

JV/Varsity: 4 mile run above talking pace

Cool down: Myrtl routine 2 full sheet twice

https://www.njsportsmed.com/files/myrtl_routine.pdf

8/20

Tomorrow the athletes who were with Coach Washington should report to woodman at 7:20am; the athletes who were with Coach Jenkins should report at 7:50am. Athletes please make sure you are eating breakfast and bringing two bottles of water to practice everyday. 

8/19

Tomorrow practice will be at 8am, athletes must wear layers and if you have rain gear bring it as it is supposed to be raining at 8. Also, the most up to date roster has been posted.

08/18

There will be no practice tomorrow; athletes should do the following at home workout below. Check back here tomorrow evening in regards to practice on Thursday.

1) Warm up: 40 jumping jacks

2) Core; https://youtu.be/g2jocInockU 

3) Myrtle Routine: http://www.njsportsmed.com/files/myrtl_routine.pdf

** Do the entire sheet two times; each exercise should be performed for 10 reps ea. leg

4) Yoga; https://youtu.be/2137wAXvufE

Day 1

Tomorrow will be the first day of practice for all levels (freshman, JV & Varsity); 8am at woodman field (28 Essex avenue). This will be the start time and location for the entire week. Parents please drop athletes off in the circle, do not pull into the parking lot. 

Before coming to practice or entering the facility all athletes must fill out the daily screening questionnaire linked to the right. This form must be filled out everyday and if check any of the symptom/close contact boxes you must stay home. Please be honest when answering these questions as we do not want to jeopardize the season ahead. Any changes to practice times and/or location will be posted here as well as our other social media outlets (FB, Twitter & IG Running Mounties). 

All athletes should be in attendance tomorrow (cleared or not), however we do understand that some are on vacation, if that is so please email Coach Washington (runningmounties@gmail.com) if you aren't cleared and want to know why/what your are missing also send an email as well. If your name is not on the roster you are not cleared and if you are not cleared you will not be able to practice until whatever you are missing is turned in and you are cleared/placed on the roster. Practice starts at 8am so athletes should be onsite before then; we as a staff strongly believe in and adhere to the saying "early is on time and on time is late."

2021 Cross Country

Hello all, we would like to welcome you all to the 2021 Cross Country season. Monday 8/16 will be our first day of practice (for all levels or the team) which will begin at 8am at woodman field, that being said athletes should be on the grounds before 8am. On day one we will have a mandatory team meeting, so all athletes in Montclair (cleared or not) should be onsite on Monday. In regards to clearance, the updated roster is posted under the clearance tab to the right. If your name is not on the roster please email Coach Washington at runningmounties@gmail.com so you can be informed of what is needed for you to be cleared. Looking at what we have received from the athletic department the majority of athletes are missing their health history forms and/or their impact test; if please see links below for those items. More updates will be posted here through the weekend.

Health History: https://www.njsiaa.org/sites/default/files/document/COVID-19%20Questionnaire.pdf

Impact: Impact testing will be done virtually.  If you are going to be a freshman or junior or have not had an impact test done within the last year please fill out this form and email it to Mrs. Chemidlin at mchemidlin@montclair.k12.nj.us.  Mrs. Chemidlin will schedule you for an impact test and walk you through the process.

Physicals

Any athletes still in need of a physical should report to the Aubrey Lewis Sports complex (woodman field/essex ave) on the following dates listed below. These are the free physicals provided by the athletic department, we suggest anyone still in need of a physical utilize these dates as if you wait until later you wont be cleared for the first day of practice. Also, please remember to wear a mask. Wednesday, July 28th 5:30pm - 8:00pm Tuesday, August 3rd 6:30pm - 8:00pm Wednesday, August 4th 4pm - 7:30pm

Updates

Reminder, captains practice starts tomorrow, 8am at woodman field. This is for all levels of athletes freshman through seniors both generally interested in, new and returning to the program. You do not need to be cleared or have paperwork in to participate.

Parents, please get all paper work into the athletic department as soon as possible. All freshman and juniors or athletes new to sports will need an impact test, if that is you please fill out this form and email it to Mrs. Chemidlin at mchemidlin@montclair.k12.nj.us.  Mrs. Chemidlin will schedule you for an impact test and walk you through the process. 

Remember: 

**Freshmen will need a sports physical to participate in the fall 2021 athletic season.

**10^th, 11^th, and 12^th graders do not need to submit a new physical, as long as the one on file is still valid. Please email medical forms as an attachment to Ms. Kim Covello at kcovello@montclair.k12.nj.us.

All medical forms are located on the MHS High School website under Athletics, Mandatory Forms.  https://mhs.montclair.k12.nj.us/athletics/mandatory_athletic_forms

Captains Practice

Captains practice will begin this week and will meet every Tuesday and Thursday starting July 13th from 8am - 9:30am until the first day of practice. Athletes will meet on the track at woodman field. If you are getting dropped off please be dropped off in the front circle; make sure you bring water. Parents, please do not drive into the parking lot. 

Fall season: The first day of practice will be August 16th, you must be on the roster to participate. Fall registration is currently open on Genesis and will close at midnight on Monday (July 12). Sports physicals are required every year, if your physical expiration date is before the first day of practice you will need to get a new physical.

Here is the link to the form (copy and paste it): 

https://www.state.nj.us/education/students/safety/health/records/athleticphysicalsform.pdf

If you need a physical get this scheduled and turned in as soon possible the paperwork process takes up to three weeks. For all information on fall paperwork please see email sent to parents by the athletic department or the previous post title "message from athletic department". 

The preseason running calendars have been posted and has 6 weeks of workouts for all level of athletes, these should be done on top of what is done at captains practice. Please see tabs to the right.

2021 Season

Before reading this please see previous post with information from athletic department.

Athletes and families welcome to the 2021 season, we are looking forward to the season ahead and would like to provide you with information for what will be taking place this summer. First, we ask that you check this blog daily (especially once the season starts) as any information pertaining to the team will be posted here. If you are checking this on your phone make sure you scroll to the bottom and click full web version so that you can utilize the tabs to the right; this is where links to workouts, schedule and other items are posted.

The first official day of practice will be August 16th however, before that there will be captains practice (information regarding that will be posted later this week). This will help the athletes get to know one another and a good introduction for those new to the program. (athletes do not need to be cleared for captains practice). We understand that it is the summer time and families have vacation, if you are away you will not be penalized however there will be workouts that you should do on your own as we expect you to come in shape. Workouts will be posted for all levels later this evening for all levels of athletes (Varsity, JV, freshman/new to xc) and they will be listed in the tabs to the right. 

Message from Athletic Department

The message below was emailed to families. Please make sure you get these items done as soon as possible (especially the Genesis portion). If you did not get this email please update your contact information in Genesis. Please make sure you get the items in before the due dates listed.

First, and most importantly I hope you and your families are remaining safe and healthy during this time.  We will be using Genesis for all sports forms for the upcoming fall season. 

Fall 2021 athletic registration will open on Tuesday, June 1^st.  We have opened a new Tab in your Parent and Student Access accounts called “Athletics”. This screen will display the date of your last physical exam, and when it expires. It will also list all of the dates you signed your required forms. All Genesis forms must be completed no later than July 12th at midnight.

 

Please follow the steps below in order to sign up for Fall Sports. Please log onto your Parent Access account and go to the Forms Tab.

• Please remember: DO NOT share your password with your child and allow them to log onto your account.
• Click on the form called “Fall Sports 2021-22”.
  • Please review the first 4 questions on the form.
    • Click on the link and review the document displayed.
    • After reading the document click on the “Selected” check box to the right of the question for the following forms.
      • NJSIAA’s Steroid testing policy.
      • Sports-Related Concussion and Head Injury Fact Sheet.
      • Sudden Cardiac Death Pamphlet.
      • Opioid Video Sign Off Sheet
      • Opioid Use and Misuse educational fact sheet.
  • Review the NJSIAA Steroid testing Policy, and choose yes to consent to random testing.
  • Read the districts Athletic Code of Conduct, and choose “Yes” that you and your child will abide by its provisions.
  • Choose the sport your child wants to play from the dropdown menu.
  • Click the green box called “Update Answers”.
  • Click the Finalize check box.
  • Click Ok when asked are you sure you want to finalize this form?
  • Click Update Answers.
  • If you do not answer all of the questions on the form, the form will not be accepted and your child will not be signed up for the sport they wish to play. 

**Rising freshmen will need a sports physical to participate in the fall 2021 athletic season.

**Rising 10^th, 11^th, and 12^th graders do not need to submit a new physical, as long as the one on file is still valid. 

Please email medical forms as an attachment to Ms. Kim Covello at kcovello@montclair.k12.nj.us.

All medical forms are located on the MHS High School website under Athletics, Mandatory Forms.  https://mhs.montclair.k12.nj.us/athletics/mandatory_athletic_forms

 

You must register every athletic season (i.e. Fall, Winter, and Spring)

 

Impact testing will be done virtually.  If you are going to be a freshman or junior or have not had an impact test done within the last year please fill out this form.

and email it to Mrs. Chemidlin at mchemidlin@montclair.k12.nj.us.  Mrs. Chemidlin will schedule you for an impact test and walk you through the process.

 

Thank you for your continued support!

 

Any questions please do not hesitate to email Ms. Kim Covello at kcovello@montclair.k12.nj.us