Some Reminders as school starts

 Hi Everyone!

We had a fantastic turnout at last night's Food Truck event.  It was nice to meet you at our sign-up table.  See below for a summary of the things we discussed last night:

*  All athletes need a DIAA sports physical dated AFTER 4/1/22 in order to practice.  The Wellness Center at BHS is taking appointments.  You must first register to be a member of the Wellness Center.  Information can be found at the link HERE.  If the wait at the Wellness Center is too long, try the Silverside Walk-In Clinic.  No appointment is necessary.  Have your DIAA paperwork filled out before you arrive. Click HERE for their website. You can print out the DIAA FORMS HERE.  

*   Please download the Remind app to your phones.  We use this for announcements and to let you know when this blog has been updated. See below on instructions on how to join our group.  This is for parents and athletes.  

Send a Text to 81010/ Text this message: @ehe834

*  Every athlete should have a new pair of running shoes to start the season.  If you need to purchase new running shoes for the season, visit the Delaware Running Company.  They have the best selection around and are staffed by knowledgeable runners.  They also offer discounts to high school runners.  Be sure to tell them you run XC for BHS.  Click HERE for  store location and hours. It's recommended that shoes be replaced every 300 miles.  So if you're still running in last season's shoes, it's time for a new pair!

*  We will NOT be bringing a big water jug to practices.  Please make sure you bring your own water.  I recommend purchasing a 32 ounce bottle.  Marshalls and TJMAXX have Hydrapeaks (similar to the coveted Hydroflasks) for less than $20.

*  When we practice after school at Bellevue State Park or Brandywine Creek State park, the bus will take athletes to the park but there is NO RETURN BUS.  Parents must pick up athletes at the park.  Please use the Remind App to  let us know if your athlete will need to carpool back to the school.  We will try to make arrangements with other parents/coaches who could drop off at school when needed.

Monday 8/29 & Tuesday 8/30:  Practice will be at School

Meet on track by 2:45.  Practice will be over by 4:15

Wednesday 8/31:  Bellevue

Meet on the side of the gym by 2:30.  The bus will take athletes to Bellevue. 

If you drive to school, you may drive yourself to practice.

There is NO RETURN BUS.  Pick-up is at Bellevue between 4:30-4:45.  

Thursday 9/1:  Scrimmage for Cancer at Bellevue State Park 

Same depart time as above.  3:30 boys/4:00 girls.

Pick-up is at Bellevue between 4:45-5:00.  

Friday 9/2:   Bellevue

Meet on the side of the gym by 2:30.  The bus will take athletes to Bellevue.

Pick-up is at Bellevue between 4:30-4:45. 

Saturday 9/3:  Brandywine Creek State Park  

   8AM-9:45 AM 

Use the main entrance off of Adams Dam Road.  If using GPS, the address is 41 Adams Dam Road. Make the first right after passing toll booth (Hawk Watch parking lot).  We will meet near the picnic tables.

https://destateparks.com/BrandywineCreek

Looking Ahead...

Sunday 9/4:  OFF

Monday 9/5:  OFF  

Run 30-40 minutes on your own

Tuesday 9/6:  Bellevue

Wednesday 9/7: School

Thursday 9/8:  Bellevue

Friday 9/9:  School

Saturday 9/10:  Unionville Two Mile Bash @ Unionville High School

750 Unionville Drive

Kennett Square, PA  19348

Depart Time: 6:30am
Depart Location: BHS Gym

Race schedule

8:20 am 12th grade Girls 3200 meter race

8:40 am  12th grade Boys 3200 meter race

9:00 am 11th grade Girls 3200 meter race

9:20 am  11th grade Boys 3200 meter race

9:40 am 10th grade Girls 3200 meter race

10:00 am  10th grade Boys 3200 meter race

10:20 am 9th grade Girls 3200 meter race

10:40 am  9th grade Boys 3200 meter race

Only those athletes who are able to complete a 2 mile run without stopping will be running in this race.  We will have plenty of opportunities for racing throughout the season and we want our athletes to have a positive experience.  We will release the list of competing athletes as we get closer to the meet.

There is A LOT of information in this post.  Please email me if you have any questions.

Take care,

Coach Flanagan

michelleluceyflanagan@gmail.com