New Recruits

 Hi Everyone!

It was great to see so many people at the Back to School event!  We are looking forward to you joining our team.  See below for team info:

Eligibility:  You must have a current DIAA Sports Physical on file with the BHS nurse BEFORE your first day of practice.  The physical must be dated after 4/1/25.     Click HERE for a copy of the form.  You can make an appointment at the Wellness Center at School.  Click HERE for their website.  You can also go to Silverside Go Care.  They take Walk In appointments for sports physical (cost is $35)

Our practice schedule for this week is below:

Monday 8/25, Tuesday 8/26, Wednesday 8/27:  Practice at SCHOOL

Meet on the track by 2:45.  Practice will end by 4:15-4:30

Thursday 8/28:  Scrimmage for Cancer at Bellevue State Park

Students who drive may drive themselves to scrimmage.  All other athletes must ride the bus. 

Boys' Race 3:30    Girls' Race 4:00

Dismissal Time: 1:45pm
Depart Time: 2:00pm
Depart Location: BHS Gym
Return Location: No Return Bus

Pick up at Bellevue by 4:45-5:00

Friday 8/29:  Brandywine Creek State Park

Students who drive may drive themselves to practice.  All other athletes must ride the bus. 

Dismissal Time: 1:45pm
Depart Time: 2:00pm
Depart Location: BHS Gym
Return Location: No Return Bus

Parents pick up at the park by 4:30-4:45 in the Hawk Watch Parking lot.  Use the main entrance off of Adams Dam Road.  If using GPS, the address is 41 Adams Dam Road.  Take the first RIGHT as you head up the road.

Saturday 8/30:  To Be Determined once we see who will be in town

A Look Ahead to next week:

Monday 9/1:  Labor Day/ No Practice

Tuesday 9/2:  Bellevue

Wednesday 9/3:  Bellevue

Thursday 9/4:  School

Friday 9/5:  School

Saturday 9/6:  Unionville Two Mile Bash

BHSXC Week Two

 Hi Everyone!

We have had a great first week of practice!  I appreciate all of your hard work and your smiles so early in the morning.

See below for our upcoming practice schedule:

Saturday 8/16:  Brandywine Creek State Park 8AM-9:45AM

Use the main entrance off of Adams Dam Road.  If using GPS, the address is 41 Adams Dam Road. 

Drop off  and pickup at the  NATURE CENTER parking lot at the very top of the hill.  (Drive past the first parking lot and continue up the road)

We will have some tasty treats after practice to celebrate the end of WEEK ONE :)

Sunday 8/17:  DAY OF REST

Monday 8/18 through Friday 8/22 BELLEVUE State Park 8AM-9:45 AM  

Saturday 8/23:  Brandywine Creek State Park 8AM-9:45AM

Use the main entrance off of Adams Dam Road.  If using GPS, the address is 41 Adams Dam Road.  Drop off and pick up will be at Hawk Watch Parking lot.  The first RIGHT as you head up the road.

Sunday 8/24:  DAY OF REST

Don your Brandywine XC shirts and come help us recruit new team members at the Back to School event:

 

Monday 8/25, Tuesday 8/26, Wednesday 8/27:  Practice at SCHOOL

Meet on the track by 2:45.  Practice will end by 4:15-4:30

Thursday 8/28:  Scrimmage for Cancer at Bellevue State Park

Students who drive may drive themselves to scrimmage.  All other athletes must ride the bus. 

Boys' Race 3:30    Girls' Race 4:00

Dismissal Time: 1:45pm
Depart Time: 2:00pm
Depart Location: BHS Gym
Return Location: No Return Bus

Pick up at Bellevue by 4:45-5:00

Friday 8/29:  Brandywine Creek State Park

Students who drive may drive themselves to practice.  All other athletes must ride the bus. 

Dismissal Time: 1:45pm
Depart Time: 2:00pm
Depart Location: BHS Gym
Return Location: No Return Bus

Parents pick up at the park by 4:30-4:45

Saturday 8/30:  To Be Determined once we see who will be in town

Sunday 8/31:  NO PRACTICE

Monday 9/1:  Labor Day:  NO PRACTICE

Two Weeks from TODAY

 Hi everyone!

XC preseason is right around the corner!  We start two weeks from TODAY:  Monday August 11th!

If you haven't been running consistently, START TODAY!  Follow Weeks one and two of the summer training plan.

Everyone should start the season with a new pair of running shoes.  We recommend 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!

Finally, you MUST turn in your DIAA physical to the nurse before 8/11.  You cannot practice until the paperwork is turned in, so please, please, please take care of this ASAP.  

Monday  through Friday 8/11-8/15:  BELLEVUE State Park 8AM-9:45 AM  

We meet by the picnic tables next to the track (near the bathrooms)

Saturday 8/16:  Brandywine Creek State Park 8AM-9:45AM

Use the main entrance off of Adams Dam Road.  If using GPS, the address is 41 Adams Dam Road. Drop off/pick up at the Nature Center at very top of road.

All runners should bring a 32 ounce water bottle filled with water EVERY DAY and a towel or a yoga mat for stretching.  

Please reach out if you have any questions!

Coach Flanagan

michelleluceyflanagan@gmail.com

BHSXC Summer Training Info

 Happy Summer!

  Click HERE for your summer mileage guide. If you hit Week 8 before August 11th, simply repeat that last week until preseason begins.  Please send me your weekly training log using THIS GOOGLE FORM.  You need to fill out this form ONCE A WEEK.  Tell us your MILES or if you're not sure of mileage, tell us your MINUTES of running (or BOTH if you want)

New Shoes:  Everyone should start their summer training in a new pair of running shoes.  I recommend the Delaware Running Company in Greenville.  They are staffed by runners, give a discount to high school athletes, and have the best return policy around.  If a new pair of shoes are not working for you in the first 30 days, they will replace them.  Click HERE for store information.

Running Watch: We would like every runner to purchase a running watch to be used in training.  It does NOT have to be a fancy one with GPS.  You only need the stopwatch function.  If you would like to invest in one with GPS features, that is fine too.  Below are two examples of running watches in each category.

Timex Ironman Watch

Garmin Smart Watches

Strength Training We would like every runner to incorporate some strength training into their summer routine.  Click HERE for a great article on how to get started.

State parks are great places to run in the summer.  Lots of trails and shade.  Please keep in mind that there is a fee to enter the parks.  The fee season runs through November so you may want to purchase a pass for your vehicle.  Click HERE for information or visit any park office.

The Captains will be organizing some runs this summer.  If you are new, please email me  your cell phone number and the captains will add you to their summer group text. 

First Day of Practice:  Monday August 11th 8AM Location to be announced at later date.

Eligibility:  You must have a current DIAA Sports Physical on file with the BHS nurse BEFORE the first day of practice.  The physical must be dated after 4/1/25.     Click HERE for a copy of the form  Please do not wait until August to schedule your physical.  You cannot practice without one.

Email me with any questions! That's All for Now!  

Happy Running!!!!

Coach Flanagan

michelleluceyflanagan@gmail.com

BHSXC End of Season Announcements

 Hi Everyone!

There is A LOT of information in this post, so please take the time to read everything.

End of Season Banquet

Our banquet is scheduled for Thursday December 5 at 6PM in the Brandywine Cafeteria.  Please plan to arrive by 5:45 as dinner will be served at 6PM by the BHS Culinary students.

Athletes are FREE.  

Parents/Guests $12  

Siblings under 10: $6

Click on this LINK to RSVP

We would like EVERY team member to RSVP even if you cannot attend the banquet.  This will save us sending out additional reminders.  Please RSVP by Friday 11/22.

I will be contacting the parents who have offered to help.  We will need help with decorations and will need two parents to work the check-in table collecting uniforms and payments.

Uniforms

Please return your WASHED uniform in a bag clearly marked with your name.  Extra points if you saved the bag you were given.  You may turn in uniforms to Coach Siple at school or bring the night of the banquet.

Reindeer Run

Every sports team is asked to support a local charity as part of our DIAA Sportsmanship portfolio.  The cross country team supports the Special Olympics by participating in their annual Reindeer Run.  We encourage everyone to join our team.  Parents and siblings are welcome.  It is a 5K Run and WALK so no need to be in tip top shape. 

The race is Friday December 6th     Gun goes off at 7PM

31 Academy Street

Newark, DE

Held in conjunction with Newark's Winterfest  

CLICK HERE for our Team Page

Parents are responsible for getting athletes to and from the race.  We hope you can join us!  

And Finally, a HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to Angelina Mangano who made All Conference, All County and All State.  She will be honored at the All State Banquet in December. 

BHSXC The Final Stretch

 Hi Everyone!

Sorry for the late update. This will be a LONG post covering the rest of the season.

See below for practice/meet schedule:

Wednesday 10/23:  School

meet on the track by 2:45.  Practice will end by 4:00

Thursday 10/24:  Blue Hen Conference Championships at White Clay Creek

Leave Class at 12:30

Bus Leaves at 12:45

Race Times are below:

3:00  Girls' Varsity and JV combined

3:40  Boys' Varsity:  Andres, Graham, Josh, Stephen, Clayton, Nate, Blake

4:45  Boys' JV:  Tomas, Ethan, Dexter

Parents, if you are driving your athletes home from the meet, please let the coaches' know.  We will message the Band app when the bus leaves the park at the end of the meet.

Friday 10/25:  No School/No Practice

40 minute Shake Out Run on your own

Saturday 10/26:  Brandywine Creek State Park 9 AM

practice will end by 10:30-10:45

Sunday 10/27:  Day of Rest

Monday 10/28:  Bellevue (will announce dismissal time on Band)

Tuesday 10/29:  Winterthur

Leave class at 1:40/ Bus departs at 2:00

We will be carpooling back to BHS.  Parent drivers, please pick up at Winterthur by 4:15.  Enter Gate 2 off of Rt. 52

Wednesday 10/30:  Bellevue  (will announce dismissal time on Band)

Thursday 10/31 and Friday 11/1:  School

practice will end by 4:15

Saturday 11/2:  New Castle County Championships at Winterthur

There is NO BUS.  Athletes must arrive at Winterthur at least 90 minutes before their race.  

All Meet Information can be found HERE 

Parking:

1. General Admission Parking is free. Please enter Gate 3 located on Rt. 52. Please note it is a country walk over hilly terrain to the team staging area.

2. Handicap Parking - Those displaying state-issued Handicap Parking credentials should enter Gate 3.  Free handicap parking is along the fence near the 1-mile mark on the course. 

Preferred Parking is available for $10 per car. Preferred Parking will enter Gate 5 off Rt. 52 and be located near the team staging area. Special hang tags will be sold in advance only. Anyone not displaying this hang tag will not be permitted into this parking area and will be directed to the general admission parking.

There is an Old Timers race for parents, coaches, alumni. Let me know if you are running and we will give you a BHS jersey to wear.

RACE SCHEDULE:

BHS race assignments will be announced next week

1:30 pm Old Timers

2:20 pm Girls JV

3:00 pm Boys JV

3:30 pm Girls Varsity

4:00 pm Boys Varsity

Sunday 11/3:  Day of Rest

Monday 11/4:  Creek  (will announce dismissal time on Band)

Tuesday 11/5:  No School.  Sleep in and run 30 minutes on your own

Wednesday 11/6 and Thursday 11/7:  school

practice will end by 4:15

Friday 11/8:  No School Team Breakfast at Bellevue 9 AM

pick up at 10:30-10:45

Saturday 11/9 State Championships at Killens Pond State Park

Click HERE for meet info

We will announce who is running States as we get closer. We would like the entire team to attend the state meet to cheer on your teammates.  

End of Season Banquet:  We are looking for a few parents to help coordinate our end of season banquet.  We are asking the Culinary dept at BHS to cater the banquet again.  We need help decorating and collecting money at the door.  We hope to have a date locked in soon.  More info will follow.  

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BHSXC Week Ten

 Hi Everyone!

Hope you enjoyed this beautiful weekend.  See below for this week's schedule:

Monday 10/14:  Bellevue

Dismissal 2:00/ Bus leaves at 2:05

Pick Up at the park at 4:30

Tuesday 10/15, Wednesday 10/16, Thursday 10/17:  SCHOOL

Meet on the track by 2:45.  Practice will end by 4:15

Friday 10/18:  Joe O'Neill Invitational at Killens Pond State Park

Dismissal 11:45  Bus leaves at 12:00

We are sharing a bus with both Mount Pleasant and Concord. It's an 85 passenger bus.  You will be sharing a seat with one of your teammates.  I suggest that everyone leave their backpacks at SCHOOL in one of our upper classmen's cars.  Mr. Schulke will be taking roll and getting everyone on the bus.  

I am the Meet Director for this meet and Coach Siple and I will be heading down to the park in the morning to help with set-up.  We need everyone to be out ON TIME and on your best behavior for the bus ride.

T-shirt Sales:  Since the meet is at Killens this year, we will NOT be doing Concessions. We are letting Lake Forest have that opportunity in exchange for help with course set-up.  That said, we do not need as many parent volunteers as in the past.  We will still be selling T-shirts which is our ONLY fundraiser. My husband will be heading up sales, but we will need 2-4 parents to help throughout the day.  Please message me in the Band app if you are able to help.  Please consider purchasing a shirt to support our program.  All profits from shirt sales go right back into our program to help fund spirit wear, Invitationals, Gatorade, snacks, and our end of season banquet.  Shirts will be $25.

See Below for the schedule of events for Friday:

Varsity Boys:  3:00

Varsity Girls:  3:30

JV Boys:  4:00

JV Girls:  4:30

JV Boys B:  5:00

Saturday 10/19:  No Practice 

Please run a 30-40 minute shake out run on your own

Sunday 10/20:  Day of Rest

A look ahead:

Monday 10/21:  Bellevue

Tuesday 10/22:  School

Wednesday 10/23:  School

Thursday 10/24:  Blue Hen Conference Champs at White Clay

Friday 10/25:  School

Saturday 10/26:  Brandywine Creek

Sunday 10/27:  off

Scenes from Thursday's Hill Workout