Week 0: Fall 2024 Cross Country

Good Evening and Happy Sunday!

It’s hard to believe that in a few days we will all be together again!  I can’t begin to tell you how excited we are for the 2024 XC Season.  This email is packed full of very important items.  Please take the time to read through everything so you know what needs to be done.

1. I have updated the mileage tracker for the summer through week 10. All Miles have been updated. 
2. Here is the training calendar. This has the next few days prior to practice starting, and we will continue to use this calendar to update workouts throughout the season.  If you have not done so, I would bookmark this link so you can access the document whenever you wish.
3. VERY IMPORTANT: Here is the current list of athletes who have turned in paperwork.  All paperwork must be completed NO LATER THAN August 22^nd.  NO EXCEPTIONS.  If your name is not listed, or not in green, you are NOT on the team.  Please make sure you complete all the paperwork.  Paperwork Help can be found on the Preseason Handout.
   • Please also complete the following two links as part of your team paperwork:
     • Team Information.  This is for emergency contact information. 
     • Team Rules.  This is so you know the basic team expectations and team policies.  
4. First Team Social Event: Beaver Dam Swim Club, Monday, August 19^th.

On Monday, August 19^th:  We will still have practice from 5:45am to 7:45am.  Practice will conclude and athletes will be dismissed.  We ask that all athletes attending the Beaver Dam Team trip arrive back to the team area at RHS by 10:15am.  We will need all athletes to RSVP and if student-athletes can drive and/or parent volunteers, please use the GOOGLE Link Below.  Beaver Dam is a unique team bonding experience.  We BBQ, Play Volleyball, Corn Hole, Basketball, and of course swim in the quarry.  Please check out the Swim Club Website.

Please use this link to RSVP and Transportation Link.  We hope that all athletes can attend.

5. Feet First
   • Feet First is an amazing local store and they provide great opportunities for our athletes, and I want to encourage you to give back to the Local Business that serves our Running Community. You can get running shoes, racing shoes, socks, shirts, shorts, running watches, hats, etc.  You can get a discount by mentioning the Reservoir’s name and my name.  We want to make sure all athletes have the proper footwear
   • Opportunities:
     • August 11 – August 17: Tax Free Week.  You can get a lot of things TAX free this week.  Read the link for specifics and what qualifies.
     • August 18 – 21: Visit Feet First to take advantage of team discounts.  I plan to be there between 11:00am – 3:00pm on August 18.
6. Team Items and Spirit Wear:
   • Optional Team Warm-Up. You need to use the GOOGLE FORM LINK to order and then you can pay either via Cash, Check or Online.  The online payment option is now available through the google doc above.
   • Optional Team Spirit Wear. T Shirts, Long Sleeves, Shorts, Joggers, Back Packs, etc are all available.  Click here for the Spirit Wear Site LINK.  All orders will be due by Midnight, August 21^st.
   • Team Shorts. All NEW athletes will need to purchase team shorts.  $30.  They are for the athlete to keep, but these are the uniform shorts that will be worn at meets.  They meet all the requirements for the athletes to wear in competition.  You will be able to pay in cash, check or online.  Payment link for online payment
7. Schedule for the next few days of practice.

August 14^th – August 16^th:    7:00 – 9:15am @ RHS Patio (Park in Bus Loop)

August 17^th:  8:00 – 9:45am @ Patuxent Valley Middle School

August 19^th:  5:45 – 8:00am @ RHS Patio (Park in Bus Loop)

August 19^th:  10:15am – 4:30pm @ Beaver Dam

August 20^th:  5:45 – 7:45am @ RHS Patio (Park in Bus Loop)

August 21^st:  5:45 – 8:00am @ RHS Patio (Park in Bus Loop)

August 22^nd:  5:45 – 7:45am @ RHS Patio (Park in Bus Loop)

August 23^rd:  3:45pm – 6:30pm @ RHS Patio – Team Time Trail.

NOTE:  Race will start at 5:00pm

August 24^th:  8:00 – 9:45am @ Patuxent Valley Middle School

8. Final Note.  If you have not see the team schedule, here is a GOOGLE DOC where you can view the team schedule.  I will also be updating the Google DOC Calendar on the website.  I believe you will be able to import this directly into your phones/skylight/google calendars.
9. Please consider making a donation to the program.  You may donate using a check or you can donate using the ONLINE PAYMENT OPTION.  
   • Family/Friends Donations:  CLICK HERE
   • Corporate/Business Donations:  CLICK HERE

If you have any questions, please let me know.  We are excited about Wednesday!  Looking forward to seeing all of you.

Coach Rogers