Schedule for Monday September 11, 2017

Hi everyone!
I've had a busy weekend and it isn't over yet.  Posting tomorrow's practice schedule for your planning purposes.  I'll post the rest of the week later today.

Monday 9/11:  Brandywine Creek State Park
Depart Time: 2:45pm
Depart Location: BHS Gym
Return Time: 4:45pm
Return Location: Brandywine Creek State Park
Est Return to School: 5:00pm

Practice Schedule September 4-10

Hi Everyone!
Well, we certainly made the wrong call in canceling practice.  The morning was the BEST part of the day on Saturday!  Hope you were all able to get out and run before it started pouring!

On Thursday, we had a great showing at the Scrimmage for Cancer.  The course was a tad bit longer than two miles: 2.19 miles.  Congrats to Justin for leading the way!

We had fun at our pool party despite the chilly temperatures on Friday!  Damian was the only bulldog who was brave enough to jump in the pool!

Hopefully the rain moves out tonight and you are able to get in some running on Sunday and Monday.  
20-35 minutes for beginners40-60 minutes for everyone else


See below for this week's practice schedule:


Tuesday September 5th:  BELLEVUE STATE PARK  Change after school and meet on the side of the gym:Depart Time: 2:45pmDepart Location: BHS GymReturn Time: 4:45pmReturn Location: Bellevue State ParkEst Return to School: 5:00pm

Wednesday September 6: School
Meet on the track by 2:45.  Practice should end by 4:15-4:30

Thursday September 7th:  Bellevue State Park
Change after school and meet on the side of the gym:Depart Time: 2:45pmDepart Location: BHS GymReturn Time: 4:45pmReturn Location: Bellevue State ParkEst Return to School: 5:00pm

Friday September 8th:  School

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

Saturday September 9th:  Cherokee Challenge XC Invitational

Location Cherokee High School 120 Tomlinson Mill Rd Marlton, NJ 08053

Comments: Start City/Claymont P/U at 6:45 am; 1:00 pm Hold; City/Claymont return
Depart Time from Bus Yard: 6:45am

Depart Location: Bus Stops

Depart Time from BHS: 7:15Return Time: 1:00pm
Return Location: Cherokee High School, NJ
Est Return to School: 2:00pm

Race Schedule:

Frosh. Girls 9:40 AM 

Frosh. Boys 10:00AM 

Soph. Girls 10:20AM 

Soph. Boys 10:40AM 

Junior Girls 11:00 AM 

Junior Boys 11:20 AM 

Senior Girls 11:40 AM 

Senior Boys 12:00 PM

Sunday September 10th:  NO PRACTICE  Run on your own. 
See below for Sunday guidelines:
For my brand new beginners: try to run/walk for 20-35 minutes. 

For everyone else: Sunday is a great day to get in a LONGER run.  A nice relaxed pace. 
45-70 minutes.  If you have been running everyday this summer, shoot for 60-70.  For everyone else 45.

Be sure to tell all your friends that it is NOT TOO LATE to join the Cross Country Team!  I would LOVE for all of you to bring 1 or 2 friends to practice next week!

Feel free to give my email address to anyone who might be interested in joining us:

Coach Flanagan;  pooh1932@comcast.net 

NO PRACTICE SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 2nd

Saturday's forecast is calling for Cold, Rainy conditions in the morning.  We decided to CANCEL practice at Brandywine Creek.  The rain is moving out by the afternoon so please make every effort to RUN ON YOUR OWN!

Check back on Sunday for next week's practice schedule.

Practice Schedule Monday August 28-Monday September 4

Hi Everyone!
We had another great week of practice.  Perfect XC weather and lots of new faces!!  I will be sitting through lunches on the first and second days of school hoping to get even more recruits.  Stop by to say hello and bring a friend!

See below for this week's schedule:

Monday 8/28:  SCHOOL
Meet out on the track by 2:45.  Practice will end by 4:15

Tuesday 8/29:  SCHOOL
Meet out on the track by 2:45.  Practice will end by 4:15

Wednesday 8/30:  SCHOOL
Meet out on the track by 2:45.  Practice will end by 4:15

Thursday 8/31:  Scrimmage for Cancer at Banning Park
Departure Time: 2:45pm

Brandywine is running the 2 mile race

Race Schedule:

3:45 PM: 5K—Boys
4:15 PM: 5K—Girls

4:45 PM: 2 Mile—Combined Boys & Girls

Click HERE for Directions to Banning Park

Friday 9/1:  No School/No Practice
Run 30-40 minutes on your own Friday and join us for a 
Pool Party at Graylyn Crest Pool (Weather Permitting)
Time:  5:00-7:30
The pool is located on Marsh Road between Silverside and Harvey.  It's just past Branmar Plaza on the left  hand side.  If you are coming from Harvey Rd. the pool is about half a mile from Papa Johns on the right.  

Saturday 9/2: Practice will be at Brandywine Creek State Park at 8:30.  We will meet in the Hawk Watch parking lot (the first right after passing toll booth).  Click HERE for directions to the park.

Sunday 9/3:  NO PRACTICE  Run on your own. 
See below for Sunday guidelines:
For my brand new beginners: try to run/walk for 20-35 minutes. 

For everyone else: Sunday is a great day to get in a LONGER run.  A nice relaxed pace. 
45-70 minutes.  If you have been running everyday this summer, shoot for 60-70.  For everyone else 45.

Monday 9/4:  LABOR DAY 
NO PRACTICE:  Please run on your own
20-35 minutes for beginners
40-60 minutes for everyone else


Be sure to tell all your friends that it is NOT TOO LATE to join the Cross Country Team!  I would LOVE for all of you to bring 1 or 2 friends to practice next week!

Feel free to give my email address to anyone who might be interested in joining us:

Coach Flanagan;  pooh1932@comcast.net 

Preseason WEEK TWO: August 21-27

Hi Everyone!
Congrats on getting through week ONE of XC!  

A few reminders:

*  If you do not have a state park sticker, I suggest that you purchase one.  The state park fees will be in effect until the end of November.  Click HERE for more information.

*  I am still waiting on many of you to turn in your DIAA sports physical.  Forms are available on Bulldog Sports home page.  Click HERE> for more information.

*  Bring a friend to practice!  No experience necessary.  

Below you will find this week's practice schedule.  
For Bellevue:  
We meet at the picnic tables near the barn, track and the bathrooms. Practice will typically last 1.5 - 2 hours. We will not leave anyone alone at the park so a prompt pick-up (ride should be back at park by 10:15) is greatly appreciated! 

Monday 8/21:  Bellevue 8:30
It's Solar Eclipse day.  Do NOT look directly at the eclipse. This will cause permanent damage to your eyes.  Practice will end in plenty of time for everyone to get home and be safe.

Tuesday 8/22:  Bellevue State Park 8:30 

Wednesday 8/23:  Bellevue 8:30

Thursday 8/24:  Bellevue  8:30

Friday 8/25:  Bellevue  8:30

Saturday 8/26:  BRANDYWINE CREEK STATE PARK  8:30-10:15
We meet at Hawk Watch parking lot.  The first right after passing toll booth.

Sunday 8/27:  NO PRACTICE:    Distance on your own.
See below for Sunday guidelines:

For my brand new beginners: try to run/walk for 20-35 minutes. 

For everyone else: Sunday is a great day to get in a LONGER run.  A nice relaxed pace. 
45-70 minutes.  

Brandywine Cross Country Preseason

Hi Everyone!
I hope you are excited as I am to start XC preseason.  A few reminders:

*  Monday August 14th is Administration Day:  a chance to fulfill obligations and turn in your physical.  BHSXC time is 10:00 AM.  Report to the gym.  You must have a current physical on file with the nurse in order to practice.

* Meet the Coaches Night is Monday, August 14th at 6:30 in the BHS cafeteria.  This night is for all coaches, athletes, and parents

Our first day or practice is Tuesday, August 15th.  Please see below for our schedule for the next two weeks:

Tuesday 8/15:  Bellevue State Park 8:30
We meet at the picnic tables near the barn, track and the bathrooms. Practice will typically last 1.5 - 2 hours. We will not leave anyone alone at the park so a prompt pick-up (ride should be back at park by 10:15) is greatly appreciated! 

Wednesday 8/16:  Bellevue 8:30

Thursday 8/17:  Bellevue  8:30

Friday 8/18:  Bellevue 8:30

Saturday 8/19:  BRANDYWINE CREEK STATE PARK  8:30
Use the main entrance off of Adams Dam Road.  Click HERE for directions.  Make the first right after passing toll booth (Hawk Watch parking lot).  We will meet near the picnic tables.

Sunday 8/20:  NO PRACTICE  Distance on your own.
See below for Sunday guidelines:

For my brand new beginners: try to run/walk for 20-35 minutes. 

For everyone else: Sunday is a great day to get in a LONGER run.  A nice relaxed pace. 
45-70 minutes.  

Monday 8/21:  Bellevue 8:30

Tuesday 8/22:  Bellevue State Park 8:30

Wednesday 8/23:  Bellevue 8:30

Thursday 8/24:  Bellevue  8:30

Friday 8/25:  Bellevue

Saturday 8/26:  BRANDYWINE CREEK STATE PARK  8:30

Sunday 8/27:  NO PRACTICE  Distance on your own.
See below for Sunday guidelines:


For my brand new beginners: try to run/walk for 20-35 minutes. 

For everyone else: Sunday is a great day to get in a LONGER run.  A nice relaxed pace. 
45-70 minutes.  

State Park Passes

Hi Everyone.
See message from State Parks Below:

Good Morning Coaches, Delaware State Parks is excited to welcome the 2017 Cross Country Season! We encourage you to share this information with your parents regarding the Delaware State Parks Annual Pass. The purchase of an Annual Pass not only saves money, but also time and frustration by “beating the line” at the fee booth when dropping off athletes for practices and meets. ·         Daily rates are $4.00 for in-state and $8.00 for out-of-state. ·         The Annual Pass costs $35.00 for in-state and $70.00 for out-of-state. ·         If you are entering a park more than 8 times this season, the annual pass is the best value! While we recognize that parents may not be using the parks themselves, the entrance fees are essential to maintaining the features and services of the parks that so many cross country teams use and enjoy. The Annual Pass is valid at all Delaware State Parks and is valid through the end the calendar year. There are several ways to purchase an Annual Parks Pass at your convenience: 1.       Stop by any park office in person and purchase a pass at any of these retailers: http://www.destateparks.com/fees/passes/retailers.asp 2.       Purchase a pass online: https://delawarestateparks.reserveamerica.com/showPage.do?name=common&commonPath=/htm/DE_AnnualPasses.html 3.       If your team so wishes, you can organize an order for Annual Passes through the Corporate Pass Program. Annual Passes purchased through the Corporate Pass program must be purchased at a minimum quantity of 5, and come at a discounted price of $30 a pass for both in-state and out-of-state vehicles. For more information on the Corporate Pass program, please refer to this brochure or contact Julia Russ at Julia.Russ@state.de.us:http://www.destateparks.com/downloads/general-info/DEStateParks-CorporatePass.pdf Plus, check out other special programs for Annual Passes including: Seniors Lifetime pass, Delaware Military Pass, Military Vehicle Pass, Operation Iraqi Freedom or Enduring Freedom Veteran Pass, and Assistance Pass: http://destateparks.com/fees/passes/ We want to make your experience with the Delaware State Parks the best it can be, and we encourage families to use their Annual Passes to explore everything that our parks have to offer. We look forward to being a partner in your Cross Country season and we wish you a successful athletic and academic year! For more information, please contact Julia.Russ@state.de.us. Thank you, Julia H. Russ Enterprise Development Intern Delaware State Parks 89 Kings Highway Dover, DE 19901 P: 302-739-9073 E: julia.russ@state.de.us