All Fall Athletes!!!

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

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

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

Here We Go!

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

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

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

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

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

Get Ready!!

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

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

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

Dates to Remember for the XC Season

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

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

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

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

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

Schedule for the season will be provided when the season begins

Additional Information - Running Camps

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

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

http://www.5starxc.com/

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

http://www.americanrunningcamp.com/

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

http://www.princetonsportscamps.com

Impact Test and Physical Information

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

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

PLEASE CHECK THE HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS WEBSITE.

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

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

Information Meeting

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