Schedule Changes

 Hi Everyone.

We have a few schedule changes:

*  We are canceling practice on Saturday morning.  With the remnants of Ian headed our way and lots of colds making the rounds, we'd rather everyone stay warm and dry.  We will have the breakfast another day.

*  IF WE ARE ABLE TO GET A BUS....We are adding a meet to our schedule on Wednesday October 5th.  We originally thought our meet with Dickinson and Concord was being moved to this week but that meet is staying put so we have an opening.  We will be traveling to Salisbury MD for the Tidewater Fall Classic.  It's a fast flat course.  There's no school that day.  If approved the bus will be leaving BHS around 11:45.  I put in the request today.  We should know by tomorrow.  Fingers crossed.

Meet information can be found HERE.

Race Reflection

 This is for the Athletes:  Click HERE to fill out the Race Reflection form after each race :)

I put it in the blog so you can access it on your computer as well as your phones.

BHSXC Week 7

 Hi Everyone!

We had a great day in Carlisle!  Perfect XC weather.  Competitive Races and lots of Bulldog PRs. Definitely worth the early morning departure.  Angelina was our top Bulldog finisher placing 11th in the Girls' Champion section with a blazing fast time of 19:48.  Max led the boys clocking  a PR of 20:19.  Kudos to Bella, Daniela, Andres, Kieran, Nathaniel, Gus, and Celia who also ran PR's on Saturday. 

• The Joe O'Neill XC Invitational is Friday October 14th.  I am the meet director and our XC program gets proceeds from t-shirts and concessions.  We will need lots of help to pull this off.  Please sign up HERE  if you are able to pitch in.  Thanks!

See below for our practice and meet schedule for the next two weeks:

Tuesday 9/27:  School

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

Wednesday 9/28:  Meet with Howard & McKean at Bellevue @ 3:30

Dismissal Time: 1:40pm Please note early dismissal!
Depart Time: 2:00pm
Depart Location: BHS Gym

Thursday 9/29: Bellevue

Bus will pick up on the side of the gym at 2:30.

Pick-up at the park @ 4:30-4:45

Friday 9/30:  School

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

Saturday 10/1:  Brandywine Creek 8:00-9:45 (this is a change to our original schedule)

We meet in the Hawk Watch parking lot.  We will have breakfast treats after practice!

Sunday 10/2:  Day of Rest.  Sleep in and Relax

Monday 10/3:  Bellevue

Bus will pick up on the side of the gym at 2:30.

Pick-up at the park @ 4:30-4:45

Tuesday 10/4: School

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

Wednesday 10/5:  Brandywine Creek 8:00-9:45

We meet in the Hawk Watch parking lot.

Thursday 10/6: Bellevue

Bus will pick up on the side of the gym at 2:30.

Pick-up at the park @ 4:30-4:45

Friday 10/7:  School 

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

Saturday 10/8:  Site to be determined.  Either Bellevue or Brandywine Creek 8:00-9:45

Some pictures from Saturday:

Team Dinner and Carlisle Info

 Hi Everyone!

Just a few announcements/reminders as we head into the weekend.

The Bockraths are hosting a team dinner on Friday.  They live right behind BHS so the team will walk to their house after practice.  They do not need to bring any sides or drinks.  The Bockraths are providing everything.  Their address for pick-up is below:

2403 Heather Road East   Wilmington, DE 19803

Saturday 9/24: Carlisle Invitational 

Athletes must arrive at BHS by 5:20AM for Roll.  The bus will leave promptly at 5:30AM.  We will not wait for late arrivals.  Bring a pillow if you want to sleep on bus.  

Packing Check-List:

1. Uniform Top and Black Shorts
2. Sweatpants and jacket/hoodie
3. Water Bottle
4. running shoes and socks to race in
5. Extra shoes and socks to walk the course in.  
6. Healthy Snacks
7. Money:  There will be shirts for sale plus concessions. We will also be stopping on the way home for food.  This is optional. You can bring your own food if you don't want to purchase anything.
8. A great attitude :) It's a big race on a fast course!   Be excited!

We will be bringing a cooler of Gatorade and Belvitas for after the race.  

Time schedule is below:

915AM-Girls JV:  Bella, Liana, Daniela

10AM-Boys FR :  Stephen, Will, Gus

1030-Boys JV (10th-12th): Andres, Nathaniel, Eli, Aidan

11AM- Girls Champions(small schools): Angelina, Izzy, Celia, Morgan

1130AM-Boys Champions(small schools) :  Thomas, Drew, Max, Brady, Kieran, Bobby

1200-Girls CHALLENGE

1230-Boys CHALLENGE

If any parents are planning on attending, I got the following info from the meet director today:

There is a harvest festival downtown this weekend.  I strongly urge you to use the College St. Exit from I-81 and avoid downtown Carlisle, especially Hanover St.

A look ahead at next week:

Monday 9/26:  Brandywine Creek 8:00-9:45

Tuesday 9/27:  School

Wednesday 9/28:  Meet with Howard & McKean at Bellevue

Thursday 9/29: Bellevue

Friday 9/30:  School

Saturday 10/1:  Brandywine Creek 8:00-9:45 (this is a change to our original schedule)

BHSXC Week 6

 Hi Everyone.

We had another great meet on Friday with many bulldogs setting personal records on Lums Pond's new course. Angelina (6th place) and Izzy (10th place) took home medals in the girls' Varsity competition while Graham Mitchell and Thomas Baer led the boys. 

A few reminders as we head into a new week:

•   Athletes must have a pair of solid black shorts to compete in.
• Please make sure you fill up your water bottle before leaving school each day.  Athletes should have a 32 ounce water bottle with them EVERY DAY.
• Please use the Remind App to inform coaches if you need to miss a practice.
• If you would like to host a team dinner this season, click HERE.

This week's practice/meet schedule is below:

Monday 9/19: SCHOOL 

This is a change.  District was not able to get us a practice bus today.

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

Tuesday 9/20: Meet with AI/Odessa at Bellevue: 

Dismissal Time: 1:40pm
Depart Time: 2:00pm
Depart Location: BHS Gym

Meet will start at 3:30PM.  Pickup is at the park between 4:30-4:45. 

 Athletes MUST COOL DOWN before leaving with parents.

Wednesday 9/21: School

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

Thursday 9/22: Bellevue

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

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

Friday 9/23:  School

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

The Bockraths are hosting a team dinner

Saturday 9/24: Carlisle Invitational 

Athletes must arrive at BHS by 5:20AM for Roll.  The bus will leave promptly at 5:30AM.  We will not wait for late arrivals.  Bring a pillow if you want to sleep on bus.  We will be stopping for food on the way home so bring money or your own lunch.

There was a time cut-off for this meet so not everyone will be running.  All team members are welcome to come to the meet. 

915AM-Girls JV:  Bella, Liana, Daniela

10AM-Boys FR :  Stephen, Will, Gus

1030-Boys JV (10th-12th): Andres, Nathaniel, Eli, Aidan

11AM- Girls Champions(small schools): Angelina, Izzy, Celia, Morgan, Chanel

1130AM-Boys Champions(small schools) : Graham, Thomas, Drew, Max, Brady, Kieran, Bobby

1200-Girls CHALLENGE

1230-Boys CHALLENGE

A look ahead at next week:

Monday 9/26:  Brandywine Creek 8:00-9:45

Tuesday 9/27:  School

Wednesday 9/28:  Meet with Howard & McKean at Bellevue

Thursday 9/29: Bellevue

Friday 9/30:  School

Saturday 10/1:  Brandywine Creek 8:00-9:45 (this is a change to our original schedule)

  

                                               A Few pics from Friday:

JV girls ready for action

                 JV boys all smiles before their race

                                                                         

                   Showing off their hardware

                   Group pic at the end of the meet

BHSXC Week FIVE

Hi Everyone!

Kudos to all the bulldogs who ran at the Unionville Two Mile Bash.  What a fantastic season opener.  Angelina was our top finisher on the girls' side taking 2nd place in the freshman race in 12:37.7.  Graham was our top boys' finisher clocking 11:59.6 in the sophomore race. 

Back by Popular Demand:  TEAM DINNERS! 

If you would like to host a team dinner, sign up HERE.  The dinners take place the day before the invitationals.  Host families provide the house, the main dish, and supervision (coaches do not attend dinners).  Team members are assigned drinks (no sodas), sides, and desserts.  Time for dinners is typically @ 5:30-7:30

This week's practice/meet schedule is below:

Monday 9/12:  Bellevue

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

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

Tuesday 9/13:  No School, Bellevue 8:00-9:45.

Wednesday 9/14:  School  

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

Thursday 9/15:  School

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

Friday 9/16:  Middletown Invite at Lums Pond

Dismissal Time: 1:00pm
Depart Time: 1:20pm
Depart Location: BHS Gym
Return Time: 5:30pm
Return Location: Lums Pond State Park
Est Return to School: 6:15pm

Time Schedule: Girls J.V. - 3:30 Boys J.V. - 4:00 Girls Varsity - 4:30 Boys Varsity - 5:00

Saturday 9/17:  OFF:  REST DAY

Sunday 9/18:  30-40 minute Shake Out run on your own

A look ahead at next week:

Monday 9/19: Bellevue

Tuesday 9/20: Meet with AI/Odessa at Bellevue: This is a change from what's posted on Bulldogssports

Wednesday 9/21: School

Thursday 9/22: Bellevue

Friday 9/23:  School

Saturday 9/24: Carlisle Invitational 5:30 departure

Unionville Information

Hi Everyone.

Below is information for our first competition of the season.  Please read through all the information carefully.  

*  Please arrive at Brandywine at 6:15AM.  We need to take roll, load the tent/coolers, and pull out of the parking lot by 6:30. We will not wait for late arrivals so please be ON TIME! 

*  It will be a beautiful morning for running but at 6:15AM, it will be CHILLY.  Please wear sweatpants/jacket over your uniform.  

*  We issued uniform tops yesterday.  Athletes must wear a solid black pair of shorts with their top.

*  Please EAT BREAKFAST in the morning. 

See below for your packing list:

1. Uniform Top and Black Shorts
2. Sweatpants and jacket/hoodie
3. Water Bottle
4. running shoes and socks to race in
5. Extra shoes and socks to walk the course in.  These will probably get wet with dew
6. Healthy Snacks:  bananas, granola bars, Belvita, bagels, etc.
7. Money:  There will be long sleeved shirts for sale plus concessions.  This is optional
8. A great attitude :)  It's the first race of the season!  Be excited!

We will be bringing a cooler of Gatorade for after the race.  

Any athlete not listed to compete is welcome to come watch the meet.  Please let the coaches know if you plan on coming.

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

750 Unionville Drive

Kennett Square, PA  19348

Race schedule

8:20 am 12th grade Girls 3200 meter race

Daniela (?) 

8:40 am  12th grade Boys 3200 meter race

Drew & Max

9:00 am 11th grade Girls 3200 meter race

Chanel, Izzy, Morgan, Bella (?)

9:20 am  11th grade Boys 3200 meter race

Nathaniel, Eli, Aidan

9:40 am 10th grade Girls 3200 meter race

10:00 am  10th grade Boys 3200 meter race

Brady, Kieran, Graham, Hobie

10:20 am 9th grade Girls 3200 meter race

Angelina, Melany

10:40 am  9th grade Boys 3200 meter race

Stephen, Will, Gus

After the last race, the team will cool down, break camp, and should be boarding the bus by 11:45-12:00.  We will have athletes text their rides as we leave the campus.  If parents wish to drive their athletes home, they must first cool down and let coaches know.  We do encourage athletes to stay and cheer on their teammates if possible but we understand if families need to leave early.  Again, please let coaches know if you will NOT be returning on the bus.

Week Four BHSXC

 Hi Everyone!

I hope you all enjoyed the long weekend.  See below for what's happening this week:  

**For those athletes who signed up to run XC at the Food Truck event:  you have until Friday September 9th to get your DIAA sports physical turned in to the Nurse.  After that date, we will not be able to take on any new team members.

**SHOES:  please make sure your shoes are in good condition.  When aches and pains and shin splits pop up, many can be traced to what's on your feet.  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!

**Buses:  just a reminder that buses are ONE WAY for Bellevue/Creek practices and  meets.  Parents must pick up athletes at the park after practices or local meets.  When we travel longer distances for meets (ex: Unionville, Middletown...) the bus will bring athletes back to the school.

**All athletes need a solid black pair of running shorts to wear for competitions. We will be issuing a team jersey to wear with the black shorts.

See below for the upcoming practices and meets:

Tuesday 9/6:  Bellevue

Meet on the side of the gym by 2:30.   Pick-up is at Bellevue between 4:30-4:45

Wednesday 9/7: School

Meet on track by 2:45.  Pickup at the school between 4:15-4:30

Thursday 9/8:  Bellevue

Meet on the side of the gym by 2:30.   Pick-up is at Bellevue between 4:30-4:45

Friday 9/9:  School

Meet on track by 2:45.  Pickup at school by 4:15-4:30

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

We will send out names of athletes who are running no later than Wednesday evening.

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

After the last race, the team will cool down, break camp, and should be boarding the bus by 11:45.  We will have athletes text their rides as we leave the campus.  If parents wish to drive their athletes home, they must first cool down and let coaches know.  We do encourage athletes to stay and cheer on their teammates if possible but we understand if families need to leave early.  Again, please let coaches know if you will NOT be returning on the bus.

Looking ahead:

Sunday 9/11:  REST DAY.  Sleep in and REST.

Monday 9/12:  Bellevue

Tuesday 9/13:  No School, Bellevue in AM

Wednesday 9/14:  School

Thursday 9/15:  School

Friday 9/16:  Middletown Invite at Lums Pond

Time Schedule: Girls J.V. - 3:30 Boys J.V. - 4:00 Girls Varsity - 4:30 Boys Varsity - 5:00

Saturday 9/17:  OFF:  REST DAY

Sunday 9/18:  30-40 minute Shake Out run on your own

Plank Champions:  Stephen, Angelina, & Graham

Saturday Morning Views

Rita's after a blazing hot practice