UPDATES

The most recent roster has been posted; if your name is not on the roster please send an email to runningmounties@gmail.com to find out why. 

For the remainder of the summer there will only be one session of captains practice and that will be held at 7:30am, there will no longer be an 8:30 session. 

We have also posted a preliminary schedule (under meet info tab) for the season ahead so families can plan accordingly. All meets listed in bold are varsity only all others include all levels (freshman to varsity). This will be discussed in more detail at the parent meeting on September 7th.

Roster

The most up to date roster has been posted under the clearance tab to the right. If your name is not on the roster send an email to runningmounties@gmail.com so we can inform you of what needs to done to get you cleared; the roster will be updated as we receive new clearances. 

As a reminder if you are in Montclair, you should be attending one session of captains practices every Tuesday and Thursday morning (session 1 at 7:30am and session 2 at 8:30am). Athletes should also be completing the preseason workouts linked to the right on their own. Athletes do not need to be cleared to attend captains practice but have to be cleared by August 19th; the first official day of practice.

Captains Practice

Captains practice will begin tomorrow and be every Tuesday and Thursday until practice begins on August 19th. Athletes will meet on the track at woodman field. If practices are cancelled or if there will be changes check here (blog) and/or the team’s Instagram page (running_mounties).

Reminder; captains practice is for all levels (freshman through varsity) and there will be two sessions. One beginning at 7:30am and another at 8:30am. Also, make sure you all are doing the summer workouts even if you are going to captains practices.

Summer Training

The summer training plans for all athletes have been posted. Varsity and JV athletes are to do the returners packet, freshman and those new to cross country should do the new to xc packet. Jv athletes should cut all times and distances on the workout in half. Captains practices will begin on July 9th and go until the first official day of practice on August 19th. Athletes do not need to be cleared to attend captains practices but must be cleared before 8/19 to participate from then on. That being said make sure genesis and all paperwork is completed/turned in by July 12th the latest. Summer weight room will also begin on the week of July 8th from 3pm-7pm, you can come anytime between these hours. Just a reminder, athletes are expected to be in shape on August 19th and we have given you the tools to do just that.

Last Chance XC Championships

The last meet of the cross country season will take place on November 12 please see details below. We have signed up for this meet to have one last meet together and give them a chance to end the season with a fast PR. Athletes the bus will leave from Woodman field at 9am on Sunday.

Sunday, November 12, 2023

Oak Ridge Park

136 Oak Ridge Park Road

Clark, NJ 07066

Girls 5k 11:20am

Boys 5k 11:50am

For athletes coming to support at Meet of Champions the bus will leave from Woodman at 8:30am; we want to pull off at 8:30 so please get there beforehand. 

Banquet Info.

The Booster Club is hosting an End-of-Season party for all athletes and families. The party will be a relaxed and casual affair and will be an opportunity for everyone to get together, socialize, and celebrate our athletes. 

Dinner and drinks will be provided by the Booster. 

Who: Athletes and Families

What: XC End-of-Season Party

When: Friday, November 17, 7 - 9 p.m. 

Where: Atrium - MHS Annex

Cost: $5 per Guest (Athletes are FREE)

Please RSVP by sending an email to mhstrackandxcboosterclub@gmail.com as possible. 

After you RSVP, please pay promptly using one of the methods below. Also, if you would like to make a small donation in addition to your ticket payment to help us purchase drinks and desserts, we would be very grateful! 

Venmo: @mhstrackandxcboosterclub

Zelle: mhstrackandxcboosterclub@gmail.com

Mail check to: Alicea McAdams, 155 Eagle Rock Way, Montclair, NJ 07042. (Payable to MHS Track and XC Booster Club)

Feel free to contact the booster club with any additional questions. 

We are also in need of help and items for the banquet. Please see signup genius link below for setup/breakdown times and items needed. 

BANQUET HELP

GROUP IV CHAMPIONSHIP

Tomorrow the bus will be leaving from Woodman field at 7am; athletes come prepared in layers and make sure to bring water and a competitive spirit. Any athletes looking to come and cheer teammates on should be at the bus at the same time.

Family and friends NO PARKING IS ALLOWED at Holmdel Park or in the surrounding neighborhoods this Saturday for the Group XC Championship. Cars parked on the streets in the surrounding neighborhoods will be ticketed and possibly towed at the owners expense.

 All spectator parking will be at Bell Works - 101 Crawford Corner Rd. Holmdel. Please follow the NJSIAA Parking Signage to the # 4 GOLD PARKING LOT ONLY. Shuttle busing to and from the park will be provided beginning at 8:15 am- there will be a $3 - CASH ONLY (NO CREDIT OR DEBIT CARDS) per person to offset the cost of the busing.