Hi Everyone.
I hope everyone got out and enjoyed this BEAUTIFUL day today! We are heading into our fourth week of XC with our first competition on Saturday! We are excited to see how all your hard work is paying off.
A few announcements before I get to this week's schedule:
* The Spirit Wear order has been placed. Thanks to everyone who already sent in payment for items. For those who still need to pay, please do so this week. See Spirit Wear post for prices and payment options.
* Don't forget to sign up for the B+ Virtual 5K to fight Childhood Cancer. We are running to support Teyton. See previous post for link to sign up. We will be practicing at the Creek on 10/31 and Teyton's mom has arranged for Joe McDonough to come and speak to our team (and their families) before we run. More details will follow next week.
* Everyone will need a solid black pair of running shorts to wear in our competitions. We will be handing out jerseys this week.
See below for this week's schedule:
Monday 10/19: BRANDYWINE CREEK State Park 3:30PM-5:15PM
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Spartans XC Mini Meet
Saturday, October 24th 2:30PM
Participants: Saint Mark’s, Tatnall, Padua, Brandywine, Salesianum, Ursuline
Entry Fee: $120 per school. Checks made to Saint Mark’s High School.
Total entry fee will be paid to John Amery at USP Timing
Race format - Coed races
2:30 Freshmen A
2:32 Freshmen B
3:00 Sophomore A
3:02 Sophomore B
3:30 Junior A
3:32 Junior B
4:00 Senior A
4:02 Senior B
4:30 5th Race- overflow race
Race breakdown: Freshmen 51, Sophomores 54, Juniors 63, seniors 60.
Covid Protocol
Temp Checks and Screenings
All athletes must have temperature checks and covid screenings completed upon arrival by their head coach.
Athletes that do NOT pass the screening should be sent home.
DO NOT ALLOW YOUR ATHLETES TO THE TEAM AREA UNTIL AFTER THEY HAVE BEEN SCREENED.
Mask Policy
All athletes must arrive on campus with a mask on. Masks must be worn at ALL TIMES, except when warming up and racing. Warmup groups should be limited to 10 runners per group.
Masks will be removed at the starting line and CARRIED with them to the finish. Athletes must put on the masks immediately after they finish the race.
Starting Area
Athletes will be called to the starting line by heats (waves) (Heats A and B will start 2 minutes apart) Athletes in Heat B will be called to the starting line from their designated team areas.
Athletes will be spaced a minimum of 3 feet apart, separated by cones. Masks may only come off when designated by the starter.
Finish area
Athletes will finish on the track, by the start of the 300M hurdles.
Athletes will exit the track to the infield, and must make their way off the track and return safely back to their team area. Athletes may not congregate at the finish line after their races.
3000M Course
Link to the 3000M Course (slight change in the first 200M. I’ll explain.)
Spectators
Because we have 220 athletes + coaches, we are not going to allow spectators on campus for the event. Saint Mark’s is going to provide parent volunteers for crossing areas and for safety.
We will be live streaming the event on facebook for each race.
Bulldogs working hard during Thursday's Hill Workout at the Creek
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