Here are the upcoming important items:
THURSDAY JULY 26 RUN WITH THE HOUNDS 5K Fundraiser at Snowflake Ski Center race at 6pm!
Captains’ Practices: Friday July 27 no gathering
Monday-Thursday AM at 8:00 meet at UMD track – no more afternoon sessions until official season kicks off
Tuesday, August 7 9:00AM at East High School parent/family meet the coaches -INFORMAL Recommended for new families joining cross country to ask questions.
Sport Physical!!!! GET THEM DONE~ grade 7 and 10 must have them before season starts
First Official practice- Monday August 13, Lester Park Pavilion 8:00am-10:00AM
Parent Meeting- Thursday August 16 at East High School 6PM
Clothing orders will be available by first practice- this is optional clothing or team spirit wear
REQUIRED: ONLINE REGISTRATION TO JOIN CROSS COUNTRY, $185 fee. Uniform top $25. Black shorts on your own. Running shoes.
Super excited for the season to begin! Keep running and if you have questions ask a coach!!!
Coaches are not available Friday July 20 for an AM meet and greet. Plan for the following Friday as scheduled! Sorry for short notice or any inconveniences.
Join the coaches July 23,24,25 at Lester Park at 8:00AM for a mini camp experience. Trail runs, tips, and care stretches will be a part of the experience. Coaches will answer questions, share ideas and help prepare you for the upcoming season. No need to register, just show up! Bring a water bottle, running shoes and layers of clothes. Plan to finish at 10:00AM. End the mini camp by signing up and running the Run With the Hounds 5K fundraiser on Thursday July 26 at Snowflake Ski Center. See the tab above for signing up for the 5k to support your team!
Click the link below to view an announcement from Essentia Health regarding Sports Physicals:
Sports Physicals
Remember, you need a physical dated after June 1st that is valid for Grades 7-9 and another one valid for grades 10-12. You can check the Parent Portal and go to the Activities Department area/tab for your current physical status.