Summer Training Update

I just want to follow up with you about where we are with returning to play for sports. As of last nights board meeting we have a tentative start date of August 17th for Phase 1 opening. The athletic department has had meetings with the superintendent and they are trying to make the best decision for our student-athletes and coaches. They are also in consultation with medical personnel and at this time the response from the districts medical team is that they do not believe it is safe to return to sports for the summer recess.  We have ordered PPE supplies in preparation for when we can return to play.

We are currently waiting for approval from administration and the districts medical personnel for us to start. The athletic department has uploaded the Covid-19 questionnaire on our athletic website under "Mandatory Athletic Forms". If you are interested in participating please fill this form out and email it to montclaircrosscountry@gmail.com. This training is not mandatory and if you'd prefer your child just follow the summer training posted then that is fine. I need this form from you by August 1st (the latest August 7th) as I will need to make a roster of the students that will be training in summer session. 

Also, see the link on the right labelled Summer Training Protocol to see what the district guidelines for your child to participate in these practices. As we draw closer to the date I will be posting the roster of who will be allowed to attend practice as well as days and times. The link for the document is posted below, please fill it out and email it back to montclaircrosscountry@gmail.com.

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

Athletic Department Update

At this time we do not have a date of when we will be returning to play.  Yesterday disctrict administration met with school medical personnel and they are devising a plan to return to sports in a way that is safe for our student-athletes and coaches.  Please note that we will not be starting next week.  Once I am informed I will share the return to play plan as soon; until further notice athletes are to train on their own. Hold yourselves accountable... Take our current situation and create an advantage. These times will elevate or expose you this fall. We will be defined by the sum of many small daily choices individually and collectively as a team. 

Preseason

Athletes, the preseason workouts have been posted for each group. Each plan goes for 6 weeks and the groups are separated as such;

Varsity: Sophomores through Seniors if you feel as though the long run days are too long cut the mileage in half. Remember this is at your pace except for the day. Also, please make sure you all follow the training schedule as well. It has the body weight and mobility circuits you will need to help keep you strong and healthy.

Sprinters: You all have your own workout as well, on Monday, Wednesday and Friday do the sprinter workout. On Tuesday, Thursday (Optional Saturday) do the sprinter warm up and the workout on the freshman workout for that day. There will be

Freshman/New to XC: this sheet is for all athletes that are new to cross country and freshman. It can also be used for JV athletes for at least the first three weeks if you feel as though the varsity sheet is too much for you. After the first three weeks then move to week one of the varsity sheet.

Parents and athletes please keep an eye on the blog as there will be updates posted through the summer in regards to captains practice and when we will start official practice. If you have any questions or concerns email Coach Washington at runningmounties@gmail.com.

Health History

Good morning, the state has mandated a new health history form so if you have filled one out please disgard of it, click the link below, print and fill out this new one. As stated in the email that should have been sent out by the district this cannot be turned in until we are back in the building. However, as stated in the last blog post all online material must be filled out by July 9th. If this is not done athletes will not be able to participate in any fall sports.

http://forums.njsiaa.org/uploads/FileUpload/5f/816696991c1c6c774728a029ab1d2e.pdf

XC Registration

Please note that yesterday Genesis opened up for online registration for fall sports. Parents an email from Joe Pellegrino explaining the districts process has been sent to you. Please note that we are not turning in physicals or any paperwork at this time. We are also not uploading any physicals at this time. NJSIAA is considering not mandating new physicals for rising sophomores through seniors which means only incoming freshmen will need them. Please encourage incoming freshmen to use the same forms we always have that can be found on our athletic page https://mhs.montclair.k12.nj.us/athletics/mandatory_athletic_forms.

Please let me know if you have any questions at runningmounties@gmail.com. At this time we do not know when we will return to the building so parents/guardians can only register online. The cut off day is July 9th.

XC Banquet

We are getting ready to order food for the XC banquet and want to be sure we have enough for everyone. So, If you have not already purchased tickets (and RSVP’d) — please do so today. Tickets can not be sold at the door. The link to purchase tickets is: https://squareup.com/store/montclair-high-school-track-booster-club. (Just scroll to the bottom to find the banquet tickets.) Thanks so much! Enjoy the rest of the break

Banquet

MHS Cross Country Banquet

REMINDER -- Please RSVP here AND use the link below to purchase tickets by 12/23 so we are sure to order enough food/ drinks for everyone. $10 for adults $5 for siblings no charge for athletes https://squareup.com/store/montclair-high-school-track-booster-club (scroll to the bottom for the banquet tickets) If you're able to help with set up or clean up --- please email suzi.dia@gmail.com Have a good break!