10/28

REMINDER

There is no practice today, athletes should do the linked workouts below.

WARMUP

MOBILITY 

Also, we would like everyone to RSVP for the pasta party Friday after practice, this way we know how much food to get.

SATURDAY WORKOUT

Athletes should do the link below today. Tomorrow varsity will meet at woodman at 8am, everyone else will have the day off and return to practice Monday after school.

All jersey should be returned by Tuesday, if your jersey is not returned your family will be sent a bill for the expense.

 YOGA

ESSEX COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP

Tomorrow athletes will be excused after lunch (9, 6, 7). The bus will leave from Midland ave at 12:20pm, please be at Midland dressed and ready to go by 12:10 the latest.

Athletes pack multiple layers as the high tomorrow will be 60 degrees and we will be at the park until after 5pm. DO NOT show up in just a hoodie and sweatshirt, pack/plan accordingly.

Freshman will run the freshman race, everyone not on the varsity list will run the JV races

Varsity Girls: Julia Atkins, Alex Brennan, Ife Joseph, Rowan Mulligan, Charlotte Rivlin, Lily Rivlin, M Singrossi

Varsity Boys: Alex Dibble, Peter Hogan, Leo Merrifield-Zulaga, Theo Mital, Mason Pollard, Miles Smith, Andrew Sullivan

RACE TIMES

Freshman 2:15pm

Varsity Girls 2:50pm

Varsity Boys 3:25pm

JV Boys 4:30pm

Also, as stated in practice today. All athletes are expected to be at practice everyday next week and we will close the week out with a team pasta party Friday evening. Make sure you all RSVP using the link provided.

TEAM PASTA PARTY

WEDNESDAY WORKOUT

Athletes will have the day off and should do the links below. Everyone will return to practice on Thursday at 3pm.

WARMUP

MOBILITY 

SUNDAY WORKOUT

See links below, no running today

WARMUP

MOBILITY

SATURDAY 10/17

We will not be attneding the Essex County Invite tomorrow. Freshman and JV should do the workouts listed below, varsity will meet at woodman feel at 8:30am.

FRESHMAN 

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

Workout: Easy 40 minute run

JV

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

Workout Easy 60 minute run 

EVERYONE: POST RUN STRETCH

SEC Championships (UPDATE!!!)

Tomorrow is the SEC Championships at Cedar Grove park. The bus will leave from Midland ave at 1:30pm; athletes will be excused from 6th and 7th period.

Everyone should have layers, come in Montclair gear, have black team shirt and have black shorts; if you choose to do other wise you will not compete.

Please see race information below.

Varsity Girls: Ife Joseph, Charlotte Rivlin, Lily Rivlin, M Singrossi, Alex Brennan, Anna Ruff, Emily Gyan

Varsity Boys: Miles Smith, Mason Pollard, Leo Merriefield-Zuluaga, Peter Hogan, Andrew Sullivan, Alex Dibble, Desmond Johnston

Freshman will run the freshman race

Upper classmen if your name isn't on the varsity list you will be running in the JV race. 

Freshman Boys & Girls 3pm

Varsity Girls 4pm

Varsity Boys 5pm

JV Girls 5:20pm

JV Boys 5:40pm

SUNDAY WORKOUT & MONDAY 10/12

Athletes see link below for today's workout.

WARMUP

MOBILITY

Practice will begin at 9am tomorrow morning. 

Wednesday 10/10

Parents a number of you have not filled out the emergency contact form. This is a must for all athletes every season (not just those new to the team). If you haven't done so we ask that you please do so before tomorrow evening the latest. 

EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM

As the weather is changing and temperatures are getting cooler we ask that athletes please come to practice with adequate layers. Also, parents if you are okay with it have your child take a multivitamin, vitamin c, d and zinc to help fight the number of cold and flu symptoms going around.

For those of you who ordered from the first team store, items will be available for pickup after practice tomorrow.

Weekend Practice

There will be no organized practice tomorrow (10/3), athletes should go for a easy 4 mile run and do the links below.

20 minute walk followed by the links below

1) STRENGTH

2) MOBILITY

On Sunday athletes should report to Woodman at 7:30am. We will be going to Cedar Grove Park to learn/workout on the course before our meet on Thursday.

PARENTS: Please make sure you fill out the emergency contact form linked to the right. If this is not completed athletes will not be able to travel.

For those of you who did not get items from the team store, we it has been reopened and will close on October 4th. As we get into the championship portion of the season we want everyone to be uniformed so we ask that each athlete get a sweatshirt, long sleeve t-shirt, short sleeve t-shirt and a pair of sweatpants as these will be team what we wear as a team on competition days. 

TEAM STORE

Club Fair

Tomorrow practice will begin at 3:30pm. 

Athletes attending club fair should get changed at the HS immediately after school (before the club fair). This way once its over you come straight to the track ready to begin the warmup.

Athletes not attending club fair go see teachers to get any extra help needed.

Fall training group/sprinters should report to woodman immediately after school.

PARENTS: Please make sure you fill out the emergency contact form linked to the right. If this is not completed athletes will not be able to travel.

For those of you who did not get items from the team store, we it has been reopened and will close on October 4th. As we get into the championship portion of the season we want everyone to be uniformed so we ask that each athlete get a sweatshirt, long sleeve t-shirt, short sleeve t-shirt and a pair of sweatpants as these will be team what we wear as a team on competition days. 

TEAM STORE

Monday 9/28

Freshman and JV will should do the home workout below. Varsity will meet at woodman immediately after school.

Easy 30 minute run followed by the links below

1) STRENGTH

2) MOBILITY

Tomorrow, everyone should report to Midland avenue dressed for competition after school tomorrow; the buses will leave at 2:45pm.

SATURDAY 9/26

The team will not be attending the meet tomorrow and athletes will have the day off; use it to rest and catch up on school work.

For Sunday athletes should do the links below. Please check back here Sunday evening for information about practice on Monday.

CIRCUIT

MOBILITY

PARENTS: Please make sure you fill out the emergency contact form linked to the right. If this is not completed athletes will not be able to travel.

For those of you who did not get items from the team store, we it has been reopened and will close on October 4th. As we get into the championship portion of the season we want everyone to be uniformed so we ask that each athlete get a sweatshirt, long sleeve t-shirt, short sleeve t-shirt and a pair of sweatpants as these will be team what we wear as a team on competition days. 

TEAM STORE

Saturday Race Times

PARENTS: Please make sure you fill out the emergency contact form linked to the right. If this is not completed athletes will not be able to travel.

For those of you who did not get items from the team store, we it has been reopened and will close on October 4th. As we get into the championship portion of the season we want everyone to be uniformed so we ask that each athlete get a sweatshirt, long sleeve t-shirt, short sleeve t-shirt and a pair of sweatpants as these will be team what we wear as a team on competition days. 

TEAM STORE

We are currently keeping an eye on the weather and will make the decision about running by practice time tomorrow. We will post updates here and communicate them to athletes as well.

Frosh Boys 8:45 AM 

August Balderston, Raymond Bloom, Henry Hogan, Edward Johnston, Mark Meiler, Landon Parker, Sean Van Brundt

Varsity Boys 9:00 AM 

Alex Dibble, Peter Hogan, Desmond Johnston, Leo Merrifield-Zuluaga, Theo Mital, Mason Pollard, Miles Smith

Varsity Girls 9:15 AM 

Julia Atkins, Alex Brennan, Emily Gyan, Ife Joseph, Charlotte Rivlin, Lily Rivlin

J.V. Boys 9:30 AM 

Collin Brooks, Avery Cooper, Taumanee Crain, Luke Dugan, Nicholas Hooper, Lucas Hubbard, Max Klauss, Eli Luther, Declan Malloy, Mason McDonnell, Jacob Meyer, Calvin Shiao, Andrew Sullivan, Chaks Srinivasan

Wednesday 9/23

REMINDER: There will be no practice tomorrow, athletes are expected to do the workouts below on their own and use the day to rest/recover and catch up on school work

Freshman: Easy 3 mile run

JV and Varsity: Easy 5 mile run

MOBILITY

PARENTS: Please make sure you fill out the emergency contact form linked to the right. If this is not completed athletes will not be able to travel.

Also, for those of you who did not get items from the team store, we it has been reopened and will close on October 4th. As we get into the championship portion of the season we want everyone to be uniformed so we ask that each athlete get a sweatshirt, long sleeve t-shirt, short sleeve t-shirt and a pair of sweatpants as these will be team what we wear as a team on competition days. 

TEAM STORE

SUNDAY WORKOUTS

1) PREHAB

2) MOBILITY

Back to Mountain Invite

Athletes competing tomorrow should report to Woodman by 9:30am. We will be competing in the black team shirts and black shorts. Please come with layers and trainers on; you will need layers as it will be cooler tomorrow and at Garrett Mountain the temperature is always ten degrees cooler due to elevation. If you choose to show up unprepared you will be left in Montclair. Please see race times and athletes running below.  

Also, for those of you who did not get items from the team store, we it has been reopened and will close on September 27th. As we get into the championship portion of the season we want everyone to be uniformed so we ask that each athlete get a sweatshirt, long sleeve t-shirt, short sleeve t-shirt and a pair of sweatpants as these will be team what we wear as a team on competition days. 

TEAM STORE

Freshman Boys 11:30 AM 

August Balderston, Henry Hogan, Edward Johnston, Landon Parker, Sean Van Brundt, Mark Meiler

Varsity Boys 11:45 AM 

Alex Dibble, Peter Hogan, Leo Merrifield-Zuluaga, Theo Mital, Mason Pollard, Miles Smith, Andrew Sullivan

J.V. Boys 12:15 PM

Collin Brooks, Avery Cooper, Desmond Johnston, Max Klauss, Eli Luther, Declan Malloy, Mason McDonnell, Jacob Meyer, Chaks Srinivasan

J.V. Girls 12:30 PM

Julia Atkins, Alex Brennan, Ife Joseph, Charlotte Rivlin, Lily Rivlin, Eva Vargas

Athletes not competing tomorrow should do the workout below.

Easy 4 mile run followed by the links below

1) Core

2) Yoga

Parent Meeting

The parent meeting has been moved from woodman field to the LGI in the main building; we will begin at 7pm.

Parents, please fill out the EMERGENCY CONTACT  form as soon as possible.

Also, for those of you who did not get items from the team store, we it has been reopened and will close on September 27th. As we get into the championship portion of the season we want everyone to be uniformed so we ask that each athlete get a sweatshirt, long sleeve t-shirt, short sleeve t-shirt and a pair of sweatpants as these will be team what we wear as a team on competition days. 

TEAM STORE

PE OPT OUT

Athletes interested in opting out of Physical Education should have opt out forms in the track mail box before Thursday at 3pm. If you choose to put it in the track mail box after this your form will be thrown away.

Make sure your portion of the form is completely filled out. If your form isn't completely filled out then it will also be thrown away. Athletes only need to fill out the top portion of the form (name, grade, counselor, team etc.) leave level and coaches signature blank.

UPDATES

There will be no practice tomorrow, athletes should do the workouts below.

SATURDAY

Freshman: Easy 4 mile run

JV: Easy 6 mile run

Varsity: Easy 8 mile run

1) Core

2) Yoga

SUNDAY

MOBILITY

PARENTS: The parent meeting has been moved to Wednesday at 7pm in the multipurpose room at woodman field.

Also, see link below for the results from our previous meets.

MEET 1

MEET 2

THURSDAY 9/10

There will be no organized practice tomorrow. Athletes are expected to do the workout below on there on in preparation for practice on Friday and Saturday.

20 minute walk followed by the circuit below

Circuit 1: Perform 10 reps of each movement with no rest between exercises. Complete all six exercises to finish one round. Do 4 rounds total, with one minute rest between rounds.

1. Squat

2. V-Ups

3. Leg raises

4. V-Ups

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 5 rounds total. 

1. Squats

2. Crunches

3. Front plank

4. Side plank Left

5. Side plank right

Cool down: Stretching, hold each stretch for 30 seconds.

PARENTS: Their will be a parent meeting on Sunday September 13th at 4:30pm. We will meet in the multipurpose room at Woodman field. If your child is on this team we expect you (or a family member) to be present as we will be going over things vital to your child's success on this team.

SEASON OPENER

PLEASE READ ENTIRE POST

Tomorrow we will be competing in our first meet of the season. Athletes competing should be at the Midland avenue gym entrance by 2:40pm. As expressed today in practice, athletes are expected to have layers (sweatshirt, sweatpants, t-shirts, shorts and competition shirt) and show up to the bus dressed for competition; if you show up to the bus without these items/not dressed to compete you will be sent home. Busing is provided to and from the meet and all athletes are expected  to stay for the entire meet.

Race Times

Freshmen (Boys & Girls) & select JV athletes will race at 3:50pm

Varsity Boys will race at 4:30pm

Varsity Girls will race at 5:15pm

Athletes not competing should do the home workout below. Practice will resume on Wednesday after school.

Easy 20 minute run followed by the circuit below

Circuit 1: Perform 10 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 5 rounds total. 

1. Squats

2. Crunches

3. Front plank

4. Side plank

Cool down: Stretching, hold each stretch for 30 seconds.

PARENTS: Their will be a parent meeting on Sunday September 13th at 4:30pm. We will meet in the multipurpose room at Woodman field. If your child is on this team we expect you (or a family member) to be present as we will be going over things vital to your child's success on this team.

REMINDER: THE TEAM STORE CLOSES TOMORROW. 

On top of the items you personally want, each athlete is expected to get a sweatshirt, long sleeve t-shirt, short sleeve t-shirt and a pair of sweatpants as these will be team what we wear as a team on competition days. Please make sure the sweatshirt and sweatpants are the same color.

9/7

Athletes missing practice today should go for a 40 minute run followed by the link below. 

1) STRETCH

Information about tomorrow's meet and the remainder of the week will be posted later today.

REMINDER: THE TEAM STORE  CLOSES TOMORROW. 

On top of the items you personally want, each athlete is expected to get a sweatshirt, long sleeve t-shirt, short sleeve t-shirt and a pair of sweatpants as these will be team what we wear as a team on competition days. Please make sure the sweatshirt and sweatpants are the same color.

WEEKEND WORKOUTS

REMINDER: Our TEAM STORE  is open and will close September 8th. On top of the items you personally want, each athlete is expected to get a sweatshirt, long sleeve t-shirt, short sleeve t-shirt and a pair of sweatpants as these will be team what we wear as a team on competition days. Please make sure the sweatshirt and sweatpants are the same color.

SATURDAY

Freshman: 44 minute run; of 4 minutes fast, 2 minutes easy

Varsity/JV: One hour run, easy on the odd miles, surge (fast pace) on even miles

SUNDAY

ALL LEVELS

1) Core

2) Yoga

MOUNTIE PRESEASON INVITATIONAL

Tomorrow athletes should report to woodman after school; we will have a pre-meet team meeting as well as team prep for the meet. That being said athletes should bring their gear (trainers, layers, racing shorts and shirts) to school, as well as snacks and water (there are also water filling stations at the school so athletes can/should drink and refill bottles throughout the day).

Only athletes with 6 consecutive days of practice will be allowed to compete. The first race will go off at 5:30pm, we will have Brooks and fleet feet on hand so athletes will be able to try out running shoes and purchase running gear/items. Also, the booster club will be on hand running the concession stand so we ask that parents come out and support both the athletes and the booster club.

Our TEAM STORE  is officially open and will close September 8th. On top of the items you personally want, each athlete is expected to get a sweatshirt, long sleeve t-shirt, short sleeve t-shirt and a pair of sweatpants as these will be team what we wear as a team on competition days. Please make sure the sweatshirt and sweatpants are the same color.

Please see race times below

5:30 Freshman Girls 1 Mile

6:00 Freshman Boys 1 Mile

6:30 Varsity Girls 2 Mile

7:00 Varsity Boys 2 Mile

WEDNESDAY 9/2

There will be no organized practice tomorrow. Athletes should get the workouts listed below done early so they can have the remainder of the day to rest/prepare for the first day of school on 9/3 and the scrimmage that evening.

Our TEAM STORE  is officially open and will close September 8th. On top of the items you personally want, each athlete is expected to get a sweatshirt, long sleeve t-shirt, short sleeve t-shirt and a pair of sweatpants as these will be team what we wear as a team on competition days. Please make sure the sweatshirt and sweatpants are the same color.

Parents, just a reminder the blog is a resource for you as well. A number of you have been emailing with questions that have been answered in blog posts. Please do not just skim and if all else fails... ask your children.

WEDNESDAY AM

Freshman: Easy 30 minute run

JV: Easy 45 minute run

Varsity: Easy 60 minute run 

WEDNESDAY PM

1) STRENGTH

2) MOBILITY

WEEKEND WORKOUTS

As previously stated, there will be no practice on Friday or Saturday. Athletes are expected to do the workouts below on there on in preparation for practice on Monday (7:30am at Woodman Field).

Our TEAM STORE  is officially open and will close September 8th. On top of the items you personally want, each athlete is expected to get a sweatshirt, long sleeve t-shirt, short sleeve t-shirt and a pair of sweatpants as these will be team what we wear as a team on competition days.

Please see team calendar for further updates and plan accordingly.

FRIDAY

Freshman: Easy 30 minute run

Varsity/ JV: Easy 6 mile run

SATURDAY

Freshman: 40 minute run, of 3 minutes fast 2 minutes easy

Varsity/JV: One hour run, easy on the odd miles, surge (fast pace) on even miles

SUNDAY

ALL LEVELS

1) Core

2) Yoga

UPDATES

Tomorrows meet has been rescheduled to September 3rd at 5:30pm

Due to this and the impending thunderstorms, tomorrow freshman and JV should do the home workout linked below. Varsity will meet at woodman at 9am for weight room

1) Core

2) Yoga

Our TEAM STORE  is officially open and will close September 8th. On top of the items you personally want, each athlete is expected to get a sweatshirt, long sleeve t-shirt, short sleeve t-shirt and a pair of sweatpants as these will be team what we wear as a team on competition days.

Please see team calendar for further updates and plan accordingly.

FRESHMAN ORIENTATION

Athletes going to freshman orientation on their assigned day are excused from practice. However, they are expected to do the workout below on the day they miss.

Warm up; 

3 sets of 20 jumping jacks

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

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

3 sets 20 jumping jacks

Arm circles: 10 forward, 10 backwards

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

Leg swings: 15 ea. leg

Workout:

40 minute run

COOL DOWN

Weekend Workouts

Week one of preseason is now in the books, we saw a lot of good things this week and we will continue building next week. 

See this weekends workouts below. Use the next two days wisely and come ready to work on Monday.

SATURDAY:

1) STRENGTH

2) MOBILITY

SUNDAY:

Freshman: Easy 30 minute run

JV: Easy 45 minute run

Varsity: Easy 60 minute run

August 19th

REMINDER: There will be no organized practice tomorrow. 

Freshman and JV should do the linked workouts below. 

Varsity/ athletes Coach Washington spoke with today should report to woodman field for weight room at 9am tomorrow.

Practice will resume at 7:30am on Thursday August 20th.

Home Workout

1) STRENGTH

2) MOBILITY

First Day of Practice

As stated during the preseason meetings and previous blog posts, the first official day of tryouts will be Monday August 17th at 7:30am. Athletes are expected to be on the woodman field track before this time so that practice can begin exactly at 7:30. Please see the links to the right for our team policy, calendar, clearance list and the schedule.

When looking at the clearance list, athletes highlighted green are cleared. Athletes who aren't please see the yellow box(es) next to your name to see what you are missing. If it is a health history form see link to the right, print it out and bring to practice on Monday. If it is a physical you will need to click the link to the right and go to your doctor or a medi-center and get a physical and turn it in. If it's the 6 items after grade then your parents will need to go into genesis and fill those forms out in genesis and if its an impact test you will need to email Mrs. Michelle (mchemidlin23@gmail.com) and see her on Monday to coordinate taking your impact test.

Our Philosophy

PRIDE

Wear the uniform with honor.

Represent your teammates, your school, and yourself every day.

Champions take pride in the little things.

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PURPOSE

Every workout has a reason.

Every recovery day has a purpose.

Every mile contributes to becoming stronger.

Run with intention.

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PERFORMANCE

Results follow preparation.

Consistency creates confidence.

Trust the process.

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Our Core Values

✔ Commitment

✔ Discipline

✔ Accountability

✔ Respect

✔ Teamwork

✔ Integrity

✔ Growth

✔ Excellence

What Makes Cross Country Different?

Cross country is unlike any other sport.

No bench.

No substitutions.

No timeouts.

Success depends on your willingness to prepare long before race day.

Our athletes embrace difficult challenges because they understand that growth occurs outside their comfort zone.

Running teaches lessons that extend far beyond competition:

• Self-discipline
• Mental toughness
• Leadership
• Time management
• Goal setting
• Perseverance
• Humility

The finish line is simply the reward for months of consistent effort.

REMINDER: Early is on time; on time is late and if you're late you're dead.

UPDATES

Due to the districts black out period there will be no captains practice this week. However, the track is still open and athletes are expected to continue with their summer training.

Captains practice and weight room will resume the week of August 3rd.

TEAM CALENDAR

Training Plans

FRESHMAN/ NEW to XC

JV

VARSITY

 

Welcome to Montclair Cross Country

Make sure you read the entire post.

Thank you for committing to another season of growth, challenge, and opportunity. Whether this is your first year on the team or your final season representing Montclair, every summer marks the beginning of something new. Championship teams are not built in September. They are built during the quiet mornings, the hot afternoons of July, and the long runs of August. Summer is where habits are formed, confidence is earned, and teammates become family.

Our goal extends beyond winning races. We strive to develop disciplined students, resilient competitors, and leaders who support one another through every challenge. Cross country rewards consistency more than talent. Every run completed, every weight room session finished, and every recovery day respected contributes to becoming the best version of yourself. At the bottom of this post and linked to the right you will find the summer training plan for your specified group.

When official practice begins, we don't expect perfection—we expect preparation.

Show up ready to work.

Show up ready to improve.

Show up ready to represent Montclair with pride.

We look forward to building something special together this season.

Why Summer Training Matters

Summer training lays the foundation for everything that follows.

Athletes who train consistently during the summer:

- Reduce injury risk

- Improve aerobic fitness

- Adapt more easily to higher training volumes

- Recover faster between workouts

- Build confidence before the season begins

Missing weeks of training during preseason cannot be fully made up in August.

Remember:
Fitness is earned gradually.
There are no shortcuts.

Summer Goals

By the first official practice, every athlete should strive to:

✅ Complete six weeks of training

✅ Stay injury free

✅ Improve aerobic fitness

✅ Develop consistent habits

✅ Build confidence

✅ Become mentally tougher

Training Plans

FRESHMAN/ NEW to XC

JV

VARSITY


Reminder: Captains practice will be every Tuesday and Thursday at 7am. Beginning Tuesday (6/29) through the duration of the summer until the first day of practice (8/17).

Cross Country 2026

The first official day of practice is August 17. Athletes are expected to arrive in shape as the first two weeks are a tryout period. To help with this we will have summer workouts for athletes to do on their own. This will be a seven week training plan beginning next week and go up until the beginning of the season on 8/17. It will be posted this weekend  in the tabs to the right. On top of this we will have captains practice every Tuesday and Thursday at 7am starting June 30 at woodman field. Both the summer training plan and captains practice are important pieces for levels to prepare for the season ahead. 

Athletes are expected to follow their assigned training plan and make the effort to attend the training sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays. To find the workouts/weekly training schedule make sure you are looking at it on a computer, this way you will see the tabs on the right. Freshman and those who are doing cross country for the first time should complete the new to xc workouts. Showing up on August 17th without doing any of this will have you steps behind everyone on the team and those you will be competing against down the road; it could also cost you a spot on the team. 

Just a reminder all athletes must be cleared to participate on August 17, but you do not need to be cleared to participate in summer training. Parents and athletes are asked to frequently check the blog as items will be posted throughout the summer with information in regard to the season (ie. clearance and any/all changes that may occur). Any and all questions can be sent to runningmounties@gmail.com

SEASON CALENDAR

COMPETITION SCHEDULE

 

FALL 2026 ATHLETICS REGISTRATION

1. KEY DATES AND DEADLINES

The registration window runs from Monday, May 18th to Monday, August 17th.

Please get physicals in before the end of June. This deadline is crucial because it allows us to generate rosters, initiate nurse and doctor clearance, and trigger the ImPACT testing emails.

The first day of practice is August 17th, but we will have training sessions throughout the summer (more details will be provided in a later post). 

2. GENESIS PARENT PORTAL AND REGISTRATION

There is a new Athletics tab in the Parent Portal where parents can view the date of the student's last physical and current ImPACT test status.

First, log into Parent Access, reminding them not to share passwords with students.

Next, navigate to the Forms Tab and select Fall Sports Forms 2026-2027.

Review and sign off on all mandatory policies, including NJSIAA Steroid, Concussion, Sudden Cardiac Death, Opioid Info and Video, ImPACT slip, and the Code of Conduct.

Finally, select the sport from the dropdown, click Update Answers, check

Finalize, and submit. Remind them that incomplete forms will block registration, and registration is required for every season.

3. MEDICAL FORMS AND PHYSICALS

All athletic physical paperwork must be submitted in hard copy only. Physicals are good for 365 days and must be valid on day one of pre-season. If a physical is older than 90 days on day one of practice, a Health History 90-Day Update form is required.

Forms must be dropped off in a sealed envelope with the student's name, grade, and sport clearly written on the outside.

Freshmen will drop theirs at the Annex Nurse's Office, while upperclassmen in 10th through 12th grades will use the Main Building Nurse's Office.

1. If using a personal doctor, only the Medical Eligibility Form on Page 5 is required.
2. If using an Urgent Care or Minute Clinic, all 5 pages must be completed with parent and student signatures, and all "Yes" answers require a written explanation.

 

4. IMPACT CONCUSSION TESTING

ImPACT testing is mandatory before participation. Tests are valid for 2 years and must cover the entire season. To receive the registration link, students must first be registered in Genesis by June 5th. Testing is conducted virtually, and the link will be sent to the student and primary parent's email 24 to 48 hours prior to the session.

Testing dates are June 17th at 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM, and July 14th and 30th at 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM. Sessions lock 5 minutes after the start time, so advise everyone to be early.

Direct any questions or missed tests to Michele Chemidlin at mchemidlin@montclair.k12.nj.us.

5. FINAL CLEARANCE AND CLOSING

Parents should check the Parent Portal for clearance status. Let them know that processing takes up to 3 weeks, and incomplete forms missing signatures or pages will not be processed.

Lastly, all medical forms can be downloaded from the MHS Athletics website under Mandatory Forms, OR click this link 

Mandatory Physical Forms