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

Summer Training Information

Happy Summer!

Hopefully all of you have started your summer training.  If not, lace up those sneaks and start today!  Click HERE for your summer mileage guide. If you hit Week 8 before August 12th, simply repeat that last week until preseason begins.

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 12th 8AM at Brandywine High school.  Check in at 7:45 with Mr. Schulke in the gym before heading out to the track.

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 4/1/24.   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.  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

The Homestretch!

Hi Everyone!

Less than two weeks left of our season! We have made a few changes to our practice schedule.  One being an early dismissal today.  See below for our upcoming practices and meets:

Wednesday 11/1:  Winterthur  

1:35 Dismissal.  Bus will pick up on the side of the gym at 2:00.  Pick up is at Winterthur. Please enter Gate 2 for pick up.  Please let us know in the Band App if you would like us to arrange a Carpool to get you back to BHS after practice.

Thursday 11/2:  SCHOOL (this is a change to our original schedule)

2:45-4:15

Friday 11/3:  School 2:45-4:15

TEAM DINNER at Celia's house:

103 W. Pembrey Drive

Wilmington, DE 19803 

Start Time: 5PM

No need to bring anything!

Saturday 11/4:  The New Castle County Championships at Winterthur

THERE IS NO BUS!  Athletes must arrive at Winterthur TWO hours before their 

scheduled race.  Click HERE for Meet Information

RACE SCHEDULE

1:30 pm Old Timers:  If any parents are planning to run, let us know and we will give you a BHS jersey to wear.  You must register in advance.  Registration is FREE.  see above link for more info.

2:20 pm Girls JV  Kaelyn, Liania, Aamani

3:00 pm Boys JV Clayton, Sam, Dexter 

3:30 pm Girls Varsity Angelina, Izzy, Celia, Eva, Kat

4:00 pm Boys Varsity  Andres, Eli, Ethan, Josh, Stephen, Aidan, Nathaniel

Parking Information:

General Admission Parking is FREE.  Enter Gate 2. Please note it is a

country walk over hilly terrain to the team staging area.

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 tag 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. Hang tags will be distributed to coaches on your

assigned practice day. Proceeds from Preferred Parking go to N5CTA.  

Click HERE  for Preferred Parking Sign Up.  

Please Venmo Coach Flanagan $10 for each pass you order or bring CASH in an envelope 

with your name on it.  I will pick up our passes on 11/1 at our Winterthur practice.

Sunday 11/5:  DAY OF REST

 Only those athletes running States need to come to  practices next week however we would like everyone to attend on Friday as we will have a Team breakfast after practice.

We are looking in to carpooling to the Brandywine Creek on Monday and Tuesday so the kids don't have to get out of school early.  

Monday 11/6:  Brandywine Creek  

Tuesday 11/7:  Brandywine Creek 

Wednesday 11/8:  School

Thursday 11/9:  School

Friday 11/10  Brandywine Creek in the morning  8:00-10:00

Saturday 11/11:  STATES at Brandywine Creek  BHS is Division 2

Event Schedule

Division I Girls 1:00 pm

Division II Girls 1:40 pm  

Division I Boys 2:20 pm

Division II Boys 3:00 pm

There is NO BUS.  Girls should arrive at the park no later than 11:30.  Boys arrive by NOON as there will be traffic getting into the park.  Bring PLENTY OF LAYERS and blankets!  We will have our tent set up along the Rock Wall. 

SAVE THE DATE!

Our end of season banquet will be on Wednesday November 29th at the BHS cafeteria.

The Final Three Weeks!

Happy Sunday!

Thanks so much to everyone who pitched in to help at Thursday's Joe O'Neill Invitational.  I could not have pulled it off without all your help.  We had over 1000 athletes cross the finish line, so many Bulldog PR's, and our concessions and shirt sales were a success!

It's hard to believe that we are in the final stretch of our season.  See below for our upcoming schedule:

Monday 10/23:  Bellevue

2:30 bus on side of gym.  practice will end by 4:30-4:45

Tuesday 10/24:  School  2:45-4:15

Wednesday 10/25:  School 2:45-4:15

Thursday 10/26:  Blue Hen Conference Championships at Bellevue

Dismissal: 12:30  Departure: 12:45  Arrive at Bellevue: 1:00

There are only two races: 

Boys: 3:30pm

Girls: 4:00 pm

Awards: 4:45pm  Top 15 finishers make the All Conference Team

We are selling shirts (only 50) and running a very low key concessions.  We don't need any donations as we are selling the leftover candy and drinks and we have a volunteer picking up pretzels.  We DO need a few parents to help work shirts/concessions.  Please let us know if you are available.  Thanks!!

Friday 10/27:  No Practice.  30-40 minute Shake Out Run on your Own followed by stretching

Saturday 10/28: Brandywine Creek 8:00-9:30

Sunday 10/29:  DAY OF REST

Monday 10/30:  Bellevue

2:30 bus on side of gym.  practice will end by 4:30-4:45

Tuesday 10/31:  School  2:45-4:15

Wednesday 11/1:  Winterthur  

Bus will pick up on the side of the gym at 2:25.  Pick up is at Winterthur. Please enter Gate 2 for pick up.  Please let us know in the Band App if you would like us to arrange a Carpool to get you back to BHS after practice.

Thursday 11/2:  Bellevue

2:30 bus on side of gym.  practice will end by 4:30-4:45

Friday 11/3:  School 2:45-4:15

Saturday 11/4:  The New Castle County Championships at Winterthur

THERE IS NO BUS!  Athletes must arrive at Winterthur TWO hours before their 

scheduled race.  Click HERE for Meet Information

RACE SCHEDULE

1:30 pm Old Timers:  If any parents are planning to run, let us know and we will give you a BHS jersey to wear.  You must register in advance.  Registration is FREE.  see above link for more info.

2:20 pm Girls JV

3:00 pm Boys JV

3:30 pm Girls Varsity

4:00 pm Boys Varsity

Parking Information:

General Admission Parking is FREE.  Enter Gate 2. Please note it is a

country walk over hilly terrain to the team staging area.

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 tag 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. Hang tags will be distributed to coaches on your

assigned practice day. Proceeds from Preferred Parking go to N5CTA.  

Click HERE  for Preferred Parking Sign Up.  

Please Venmo Coach Flanagan $10 for each pass you order or bring CASH in an envelope 

with your name on it.  I will pick up our passes on 11/1 at our Winterthur practice.

Sunday 11/5:  DAY OF REST

BHSXC Schedule Updates

Hi Everyone,

Below is our schedule for the next two weeks.  We are hosting a HUGE invitational on Thursday 10/19 at Bellevue and will need parents to donate items for the snack bar, sell shirts and concessions, and help with set-up and clean-up.  Click HERE to help.

Friday 10/6: Bellevue

The bus will pick up athletes on 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.

Saturday 10/7:  Brandywine Creek State Park 8:00AM-9:30AM

Sunday 10/8:  DAY of REST

Monday 10/9:  School  Practice will end around 4:15

Tuesday 10/10:  Meet with Concord and Dickinson at Brandywine Creek 

First Race at 3:30.  

This is our Senior Celebration meet!  Please join us after for some light refreshments as we honor our seniors in their last regular competition.

Wednesday 10/11:  Bellevue

The bus will pick up athletes on 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.

Thursday 10/12:  Brandywine Creek

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

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

Friday 10/13:  Bellevue in the morning 8:00-9:30  THIS IS A CHANGE FROM ORIGINAL SCHEDULE

Saturday 10/14:  Run on your own  40-60 minutes followed by 4 Long striders

Sunday 10/15:  Day of Rest

Monday 10/16, Tuesday 10/17, Wednesday 10/18:  Bellevue

The bus will pick up athletes on 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.

Thursday 10/19:  Joe O'Neill Invitational

Dismissal Time: 12:30pm
Depart Time: 12:45pm
Depart Location: BHS Gym

RACE TIMES:

VARSITY BOYS 3:00 PM

VARSITY GIRLS 3:30 PM

JV BOYS (limited to 10 runners) 4:00 PM

JV GIRLS (unlimited) 4:30 PM

JV Boys B (unlimited) 5:00 PM

This is our biggest fundraiser of the year.  We need all hands on deck.  Please see the sign-up genius for what is needed.  CLICK HERE

Friday 10/20 :  OFF easy 30 minute shake out run on your own

Saturday 10/21  Brandywine Creek 8:00-9:45

Sunday 10/22:  Day of Rest

                                      All Smiles before the races at Salisbury :)