Labor Day Weekend is Upon Us!

Hi Everyone!

I made a change to Saturday's practice schedule.  Please note the later start time.

Friday 8/30:  No Practice

Run an EASY 30-40 minutes on your own

Saturday 8/31:  Brandywine Creek State Park @ 8:00.  Practice will end at 9:45. 

With the new later start time, we should NOT have any issues with the gate being locked.  Use the main entrance off of Adams Dam Road.  Click HERE for directions.  Make the first right after passing toll booth (Hawk Watch parking lot).  We will meet near the picnic tables.

Sunday 9/1:  No Practice
Distance on your own.
See below for Sunday guidelines:

For my brand new beginners: try to run/walk for 20-35 minutes. 

For everyone else: Sunday is a great day to get in a LONGER run.  A nice relaxed pace. 
45-70 minutes.  


Monday 9/2:  Labor Day:  NO PRACTICE
Run an EASY 30-40 minutes on your own 

Tuesday 9/3:  First day of School for 9th and 12th grades
Practice will be at Brandywine.  Meet on the track by 2:45pm.  Practice will end by 4:30

Wednesday 9/4:  Brandywine Creek State Park
Meet on the side of the gym dressed in your practice clothes by 2:30PM.  The bus will bring athletes back to the school.  If picking athletes up at the park, please arrive by 4:30PM

Thursday 9/5:  Bellevue State Park
Meet on the side of the gym dressed in your practice clothes by 2:30PM.  The bus will bring athletes back to the school.  If picking athletes up at the park, please arrive by 4:30PM

Friday 9/6:  School
 Meet on the track by 2:45pm.  Practice will end by 4:30

Saturday 9/7:  Unionville 2 mile Bash 
Depart Time: 7:00am
Depart Location: BHS Gym
Return Time: 11:30am
Return Location: Unionville HS
Est Return to School: 12:00pm

Schedule 

6:30 am -- campus is open

8:00 am Girls MS 2400 meter race

8:20 am Boys MS 2400 meter race

8:40 am 9th grade Girls 3200 meter race

9:00 am 9th grade Boys 3200 meter race

9:20 am 10th grade Girls 3200 meter race

9:40 am 10th grade Boys 3200 meter race

10:00 am 11th grade Girls 3200 meter race

10:20 am 11th grade Boys 3200 meter race

10:40 am 12th grade Girls 3200 meter race

11:00 am 12th grade Boys 3200 meter race

Week Three BHSXC

Hi Everyone!
As we near the end of our second week, we are so excited at all the progress the kids are making.  The early mornings agree with them! We are finishing up our workouts as a lot of teams are just getting started.  

See below for upcoming practice dates and times:

Friday 8/23:  Bellevue @ 7:30.  Practice will end by 9:30

Saturday 8/24:  Brandywine Creek @ 7:30.  Practice will end by 9:30
As we learned last week, they do not open the gate to the Hawk Watch parking lot until 7:30.  If the gate is still locked when you arrive, just drop the kids off and they can walk up to the main parking lot.  It will be unlocked by the time you pick up.

Sunday 8/25:  NO PRACTICE  Distance on your own.
See below for Sunday guidelines:

For my brand new beginners: try to run/walk for 20-35 minutes. 

For everyone else: Sunday is a great day to get in a LONGER run.  A nice relaxed pace. 
45-70 minutes.  

Sunday 8/25 is the BHS Welcome Back Tailgate!  We would like all athletes to attend so they can help recruit new runners to our team.  Please arrive by 4:45 and wear a BHSXC shirt.

Monday 8/26:  Bellevue @ 7:30  Practice will end by 9:30

Tuesday 8/27:  Bellevue @ 7:30  Practice will end by 9:30

Wednesday 8/28:  Bellevue @ 7:30  Practice will end by 9:30

Thursday 8/29:   Scrimmage for Cancer @ Banning Park

Depart Time: 1:15  pm
Depart Location: Brandywine High School
Return Time: 5:15pm
Return Location: Banning Park

Boys' Race:  3:45 PM

Girls' Race:  4:15 PM

After the Scrimmage, Maisie's parents have graciously offered to have us all at Shellcrest Pool for a Pool Party. 

BHS XC Pool Party Thursday August 29th

Shellcrest Swimclub 

916 Wilson Road, Wilmington DE

Directly following scrimmage until 9pm

Bring bathing suit and towel to the Scrimmage!

Food & Drinks provided!

Friday 8/30:  No Practice

Run an EASY 30-40 minutes on your own

Saturday 8/31:  Brandywine Creek @ 7:30.  Practice will end by 9:30

They do not open the gate to the Hawk Watch parking lot until around 7:30.  If the gate is still locked when you arrive, just drop the kids off and they can walk up to the main parking lot.  It will be unlocked by the time you pick up.

Sunday 9/1:  No Practice
Distance on your own.
See below for Sunday guidelines:

For my brand new beginners: try to run/walk for 20-35 minutes. 

For everyone else: Sunday is a great day to get in a LONGER run.  A nice relaxed pace. 
45-70 minutes.  

Monday 9/2:  Labor Day:  NO PRACTICE
Run an EASY 30-40 minutes on your own 

Tuesday 9/3:  First day of School for 9th and 12th grades
Practice will be at Brandywine.  Meet on the track by 2:45pm.  Practice will end by 4:30

Wednesday 9/4:  Brandywine Creek State Park
Meet on the side of the gym dressed in your practice clothes by 2:30PM.  The bus will bring athletes back to the school.  If picking athletes up at the park, please arrive by 4:30PM

Thursday 9/5:  Bellevue State Park
Meet on the side of the gym dressed in your practice clothes by 2:30PM.  The bus will bring athletes back to the school.  If picking athletes up at the park, please arrive by 4:30PM

Friday 9/6:  School
 Meet on the track by 2:45pm.  Practice will end by 4:30

Saturday 9/7:  Unionville 2 mile Bash 
Depart Time: 7:00am
Depart Location: BHS Gym
Return Time: 11:30am
Return Location: Unionville HS
Est Return to School: 12:00pm

Schedule 

6:30 am -- campus is open

8:00 am Girls MS 2400 meter race

8:20 am Boys MS 2400 meter race

8:40 am 9th grade Girls 3200 meter race

9:00 am 9th grade Boys 3200 meter race

9:20 am 10th grade Girls 3200 meter race

9:40 am 10th grade Boys 3200 meter race

10:00 am 11th grade Girls 3200 meter race

10:20 am 11th grade Boys 3200 meter race

10:40 am 12th grade Girls 3200 meter race

11:00 am 12th grade Boys 3200 meter race

Changes to Preseason Practice Schedule

Hi Everyone.
In order to avoid what happened this morning, we are moving the start time for our preseason practices to 7:30AM.  Please be back at the park by 9:15. We will be finished no later than 9:30. This way, we will get in the bulk of our practice before the temperature rises enough to warrant canceling.  The decision to cancel this morning came from up above.  There is DIAA protocol that must be followed when it's either too hot or too humid.  Looking at the ten day forecast, the temperatures will be rising hitting 90 by early next week.  I would hate for us to miss any more practice time.  Thanks for understanding.

I hope this new start time does not cause problems for families dropping kids at practice.

On the bright side, it will get kids used to waking up for school.

Thursday 8/15:  Bellevue 7:30

Friday 8/16:  Bellevue  7:30


Saturday 8/17:  BRANDYWINE CREEK STATE PARK  7:30
Use the main entrance off of Adams Dam Road.  Click HERE for directions.  Make the first right after passing toll booth (Hawk Watch parking lot).  We will meet near the picnic tables.

Sunday 8/18:  NO PRACTICE  Distance on your own.
See below for Sunday guidelines:

For my brand new beginners: try to run/walk for 20-35 minutes. 

For everyone else: Sunday is a great day to get in a LONGER run.  A nice relaxed pace. 
45-70 minutes.  

Monday 8/19:  Bellevue 7:30

Tuesday 8/20:  Bellevue State Park 7:30 

Wednesday 8/21:  Bellevue 7:30

Thursday 8/22:  Bellevue  7:30

Friday 8/23:  Bellevue 7:30

Saturday 8/24:  BRANDYWINE CREEK STATE PARK  7:30

Sunday 8/25:  NO PRACTICE  Distance on your own.
See below for Sunday guidelines:

For my brand new beginners: try to run/walk for 20-35 minutes. 

For everyone else: Sunday is a great day to get in a LONGER run.  A nice relaxed pace. 
45-70 minutes.  

Practice cancelled Wednesday 8/14

ARE YOU READY?

Hi Everyone!
I hope you are excited as I am to start XC preseason.  A few reminders:

*  Monday  August 12th is Administration Day:  a chance to fulfill obligations and turn in your physical.  I spoke to Mr. Shea, our athletic director, and he is letting the XC team report earlier than scheduled so we can get our practice in before it gets too hot.  Please check in with Mr. Shea and meet on the track at BHS by 8:45.    You must have a current physical on file with the nurse in order to practice so please make sure you have all your paperwork with you and that it is signed in all the correct places.


Tuesday 8/13:  Bellevue State Park 8:30

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! 

We will be practicing at State Parks several days a week during the season.  There is a daily $4 charge for cars entering the park.  I highly recommend all parents or student drivers to purchase an annual pass.  Click HERE for more info on where to purchase.

Wednesday 8/14:  Bellevue State Park 8:30 

* Meet the Coaches Night originally scheduled for 8/14 has been rescheduled for August 28th.  This night is for all coaches, athletes, and parents


Thursday 8/15:  Bellevue 8:30

Friday 8/16:  Bellevue  8:30


Saturday 8/17:  BRANDYWINE CREEK STATE PARK  8:30
Use the main entrance off of Adams Dam Road.  Click HERE for directions.  Make the first right after passing toll booth (Hawk Watch parking lot).  We will meet near the picnic tables.

Sunday 8/18:  NO PRACTICE  Distance on your own.
See below for Sunday guidelines:

For my brand new beginners: try to run/walk for 20-35 minutes. 

For everyone else: Sunday is a great day to get in a LONGER run.  A nice relaxed pace. 
45-70 minutes.  

Monday 8/19:  Bellevue 8:30

Tuesday 8/20:  Bellevue State Park 8:30 

Wednesday 8/21:  Bellevue 8:30

Thursday 8/22:  Bellevue  8:30

Friday 8/23:  Bellevue

Saturday 8/24:  BRANDYWINE CREEK STATE PARK  8:30

Sunday 8/25:  NO PRACTICE  Distance on your own.
See below for Sunday guidelines:


For my brand new beginners: try to run/walk for 20-35 minutes. 

For everyone else: Sunday is a great day to get in a LONGER run.  A nice relaxed pace. 
45-70 minutes.