BHSXC Week Three

 Hi Everyone!

It was great to meet so many of you at our Back to School event!  For all our newcomers, see below for information on Sports Physicals.  

You must have a current DIAA Sports Physical on file with the BHS nurse BEFORE you are able to practice with the team.  The physical must be dated after 4/1/24.     You can find the DIAA forms you need HERE 

If you cannot get an appointment with your pediatrician quickly, many of the area Walk-In clinics are offering sports physicals.  Bring your DIAA paperwork with you when you go.  The folks at Go-Care Silverside are wonderful.

Go-Care Silverside Medical Aid 302-225-6868       $35 cash/credit - walk-ins welcome

You can find more clinics that are offering physicals on the Bulldog Sports Home Page.  Click HERE

If you have any questions, please email me:  michelleluceyflanagan@gmail.com or you can pop in to see Coach Siple in Room 125.  Her room is right near the cafeteria.

Next week's practice schedule is below:

Monday 8/26 and Tuesday 8/27: SCHOOL

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

Wednesday 8/28 and Thursday 8/29:  Bellevue

The bus will pick up athletes at the side of the gym at 2:30.  There is NO RETURN BUS.  

Parents must pick up athletes at Bellevue by 4:30-4:45

Friday 8/30: Brandywine Creek State Park

The bus will pick up athletes at the side of the gym at 2:30.  There is NO RETURN BUS.  

Parents must pick up athletes at Brandywine Creek by 4:30-4:45 

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).  

Labor Day Weekend:  Saturday 8/31 through Monday 9/2

We will NOT be meeting for practice over the long weekend.  Please RUN ON YOUR OWN two out of the three days. 30-40 minutes followed by 4-6 long striders.

A look ahead to the following week (more details will follow):

Tuesday 9/3: School

Wednesday 9/4: Creek

Thursday 9/5: Bellevue

Friday 9/6: School

Saturday 9/7: Unionville Two Mile Bash

BHSXC Preseason Week Two

 Hi Everyone!

You all survived Week One of Preseason!  Enjoy your day of rest on Sunday!

See below for our upcoming practice schedule:

Monday August 19th through Friday August 23rd: 

 BELLEVUE STATE PARK  8:00am

Practice will end between 9:30-9:45

We will meet at the picnic area next to the track.  Don't forget to bring your water bottles and towels to every practice!

Saturday August 24th:  SLEEP IN!  Either today or tomorrow, please run 30-40 minutes.  If you are in the Sore Shins Club, cross train instead (bike, swim, etc)

Sunday August 25th:  This is a day off from running.  We would like everyone to attend the Back to School event at Brandywine HS.  Please wear your PINK XC t-shirts.  If you do not have a shirt from last year, please see Coach Flanagan. We need your help recruiting new athletes for this year's team.

About the eventBrandywine High School Family Welcome Back/Food Truck Event

Brandywine High School's Annual welcome back food truck event is back - on Sunday, August 25th from 3:00-6:00PM!

Confirmed food trucks are:
- KOI on the go (the best fish tacos in the state!)
- DonutNV - Wilmington, Delaware (the BEST donuts in the state)
- Cajun-Sno (the best sno-cones in the state!)

PLUS, the BHS club & sports fair, you will have an opportunity to walk your schedule, and you may even see a few performances by various BHS student groups.

Please feel free to bring camp chairs, games such as corn hole, and a picnic if that is your preference for dinner.
We can't wait to see you!

(The welcome back event is hosted by the Brandywine High School PTO)

Week One BHSXC Preseason

 Hi Everyone!

Preseason practices start in one week!  Please see below for a list of reminders:

*  You must have a DIAA sports physical dated after 4/1/24 in order to start practice.     Bulldog Sports lists locations where you can get your physical.    You can also find the DIAA forms you need in the bottom left hand corner of the page.  Click HERE.

*  All XC athletes must check in with our Athletic Director, Mr. Schulke, on Monday 8/12.  Our check in time is 7:45 in the BHS gym. We will be practicing at school after check-in.  Meet on the track after meeting with Mr. Schulke.

*  All athletes are responsible for bringing their own water to practice.  We recommend purchasing a 32 ounce reusable water bottle.  You can find plenty of options at TJMaxx or Marshalls.

  

*  Please bring a towel or yoga mat to practice each day.

Please see below for our Week One practice schedule.  

Monday 8/12/24:  Practice will be at Brandywine High School.  Meet on the track at 8AM after checking in with Mr. Schulke at 7:45.  Practice will end by 9:30-9:45

Tuesday 8/13 through Saturday 8/17:  Brandywine Creek State Park  8:00 AM. Practice will end by 9:30-9:45

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. 

We may be moving Week two practices to the evening.  Once we make decision, we will post update here.

If you have any questions, please message me through the Band app.

See you soon!

Coach Flanagan