Attention all XC Runners :)

Hi Everyone!

Just a reminder:  I asked everyone to check in with me via email to let me know how your summer training is going AND the status of your DIAA physical.  My email address is:  pooh1932@comcast.net

See Below for important dates and information:

Meet the Coaches Night –Thursday, August 13, 6:30 pm in the cafeteria. All coaches, players, and parents are expected to attend this important evening.

 

Friday, August 14, 10:30 am – in the gym lobby. All physicals, obligations will be verified.

Practice will begin on Monday, August 17, 8:30 a.m. at Bellevue State Park. We meet at the picnic tables near the barn, track and the bathrooms. Practice will typically last 1.5 - 2 hours. We will not leave anyone alone at the park so a prompt pick-up (ride should be back at park by 10:15) is greatly appreciated!  The first two weeks of practice will be at Bellevue State Park M - F and on Saturday, August 22, 8:30 a.m. we will meet at Brandywine Creek State Park at Hawk Hill Parking lot.

State park stickers can be purchased at State Park offices during regular business hours. It is well worth purchasing a sticker as many practices and most meets are at state parks. Fee period is in effect through the entire XC season!

Physicals

I hope that everyone has taken care of your physical.  If you still need to schedule one, please see below for your options.  Physicals must be completed on a DIAA form.  Click HERE for the link to the form.

All Athletes must have a DIAA sports physical dated AFTER April 1, 2015
  
Brandywine’s School-Based Health Center is closed for summer break
 
We return part-time on August 4th
 
Brandywine’s SBHC will be open on the following days to provide services to students from 7:15 – 2:30:
 
August 4
August 5
August 11
August 12
August 18
August 19
 
Services provided by appointment only!
Please call on the days listed above to schedule
(302) 477-6750  
 
Resume regular hours on August 24  

  

The Naamans Medical Aid Unit will be offering Sports Physicals to Brandywine Athletes for $25 this summer. Bring your completed DIAA paperwork and school ID to 3401 Brandywine Parkway, Suite 100, Wilmington, DE 19803. The building is at the corner of Shipley and Naamans Road.

MED Expess will be offering Sports Physicals to Brandywine Athletes for $20 this summer. ring your completed DIAA paperwork and school ID to MED Express 2722 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE 19803.
 

Tick Tock! Preseason begins 4 weeks from TODAY!

Haven't done much running yet?  We need you to get started!
We are hoping that you have begun your summer training but if you have not gotten out the door this summer to start building your fitness, here is a program you can start with and a few things to consider along the way.  


Remember, the first day of practice is Monday August 17!  4 weeks from TODAY!

IF you have not started running yet...you could begin with one of the schedules below.  You have to pick the right schedule for your background in running and the shape you are currently in.  If you are a true beginner to this sport, start with the "Beginners" Schedule:

ONE MONTH TO GO!

Hi Everyone!
We are ONE month away from Preseason.  Just a few reminders:

***  You MUST have a DIAA sports physical dated after 4/1/15.  Please turn this in to Rick Shea (athletic director) prior to the first day of preseason.  Call the Wellness Center for an appointment or go to one of the area Walk In clinics.  Make a photocopy for your own records.  Please check BULLDOGS SPORTS for Wellness center hours and other important information.

*** If you haven't started running yet....start TODAY!  XC will be much more enjoyable the first few weeks if you have a base.    There are TWO opportunities a week to run with your teammates:  Mondays at BHS and Wednesdays on the trails.  See previous post for more details.

***  I'd like all of you to check in with me.  Please send me an email in the next week letting me know how your training is going.  Also let me know if you turned in your physical to the school.  Please email me at pooh1932@comcast.net

Wednesday July 1st Captains' Run

Hi Everyone,
The captains have decided to meet at BELLEVUE tonight at 6PM for their run.  There are many trees down on the trails at Brandywine Creek and Bellevue is a safe option.

Please meet by the bathrooms next to the track.

This is strictly a captains' run.  There will be no coaches in attendance this evening.