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3.0 years ago @ 12:53PM

Virtual Banquet Info

Our awards banquet this year will be digital. Plan for it to be Wednesday November 18th at 7 PM. Here is the link to the meeting:

Justin Heck is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Boys Cross Country Banquet
Time: Nov 18, 2020 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83473415940?pwd=U1VlRVJRN0xIRHRKaTkzUkplWTJwdz09

Meeting ID: 834 7341 5940
Passcode: s0Qkhi

Team News

3.0 years ago @ 6:01PM

Practice Week 12

Read to the end for an important message.

Week of 11/2-11/8

11/2 - 30-40 minutes, 4 strides

11/3 - Mile time trial OR 4x400, 4x200. Meet at the MHS track at 3:00 PM.

11/4 - 30-35 minutes, 4 strides

11/5 - 30-35 minutes, 4 strides

11/6 - MHSAA Division 1 State Finals. Boys race at 9:30. Meet at the MHS track at 7:00.

11/7 - Off

11/8 - Off

 

Parents, guardians, alumni, friends of the program:

We need your help! Every year we, as a host school for the state finals, provide workers to help direct parking at MIS for the state finals. This year, because of the uncertainty surrounding everything, we were unsure if we would need to provide workers. As of this past weekend, it looks like we need people to help with parking for BOTH Friday and Saturday sessions of the state finals. Use the link here to sign up to help. We apologize for the late notice on all of this, but we just found out the details over the weekend. For those who sign up to help, we will provide credentials and details for the day(s) you sign up to work. Thank you all so much for your patience and assistance with this!

Team News

3.0 years ago @ 12:20PM

Practice Week 11

Week of 10/26-11/1

10/26 - 40-45 minutes, 4x150

10/27 - 4x800T, 4x200

10/28 - 40-45 minutes, 4x150

10/29 - 3x(2x400)

10/30 - 40-45 minutes, 4x150

10/31 - Regional meet at Lake Erie Metropark. Boys race at 1:00. Be at the MHS track at 10:45 AM.

11/1 - 50-60 minutes

 

Embrace chaos.

Team News

3.0 years ago @ 4:35PM

Practice Week 10

Week of 10/19-10/25

10/19 - 40-50 minutes, 4 strides. Uniform turn in for all athletes done competing.

10/20 - 4x600 w/ 2 minutes rest, 4x200

10/21 - 40-50 minutes, 4 strides

10/22 - 8x300 w/ 1 minute rest

10/23 - 40-45 minutes, 4 strides

10/24 - Preregional meet at Indian Creek Park in Bedford.

10/25 - 60 minutes

 

Embrace chaos.

Team News

3.0 years ago @ 12:26PM

Practice Week 9

Information for the SEC Finals this Saturday.

Additional information for Saturday.

 

Week of 10/12-10/18

10/12 - 40-50 minutes, 4 strides

10/13 - 3x(800, 400) +400

10/14 - 40-50 minutes, 4 strides

10/15 - 8x400, 4x200

10/16 - 40-50 minutes, 4 strides

10/17 - SEC Red Finals at Indian Creek Park, Bedford

10/18 - Off or 60-75 minutes

 

Embrace chaos.

Team News

3.0 years ago @ 12:23PM

Practice Week 8

Week of 10/5-10/11

10/5 - 6x800 interval

10/6 - 40-60 minutes w/ 15 minutes hills, 4 strides

10/7 - 45 minutes, varsity +5x300

10/8 - 8-10x600 interval

10/9 - 40-60 minutes, 4 strides

10/10 - Dual vs. Adrian. Boys race at 9:00 AM.

10/11 - 75-90 minutes

 

Embrace chaos.

Team News

3.0 years ago @ 9:20AM

Practice Week 7

Week of 9/28-10/4

9/28 - 40-60 minutes, 4 strides

9/29 - 3x(400, 400, 800)I

9/30 - 40-60 minutes, 4 strides. Middle school team hosts Bedford.

10/1 - 12x400I

10/2 - 40-60 minutes, 4 strides

10/3 - Dual meet vs. SMCC. Boys race at 9:00 AM.

10-4 - 60-90 minutes or off

 

Embrace chaos.

Team News

3.0 years ago @ 8:32AM

Protocols for Saturday vs. Lincoln

 

Pretty much the same as last Saturday. I will continue to emphasize the rule of 2 spectators per competing athlete.

Livestream link is the same as last week.

Home Meet Protocol

 

HOST:   Monroe Girls & Boys Cross Country Programs.

DATE:   Saturday September 26, 2020

LOCATION: Munson Park, Monroe, MI 48162

 

INSTRUCTIONS: All protocols available from the State of Michigan, MHSAA, and Monroe Public Schools concerning COVID19 will be followed.  In order to keep athletes, coaches, officials, spectators, and community members safe, the way in which the meet will be held will be different from what we are used to. We ask for everyone’s patience and that you thoroughly read through the expectations. Please cover any changes from the normal meet expectations and the timelines with your team before arriving.

 

An aerial map of the grounds is included and should be looked over carefully.  Team camp areas, parking for spectators, warm-ups, cool downs, and race times are clearly marked on the map. Areas in the park will be marked to maintain social distancing at all times.

 

Upon arrival ALL Monroe athletes and coaches will have their temperatures taken and complete the questionnaire provided by the SEC. All MHSAA protocols will be followed. Lincoln will be responsible for checking their own athletes and staff. Everyone, including spectators, must wear a mask at all times except for warming-up, racing, or cooling down.

 

ATHLETE DROP-OFF and PICK-UP:  All vehicles will drop-off/pick-up athletes in designated areas for each of the boys and girls races. If the vehicle is staying for the race it must remain in the designated LOT until directed to do otherwise. Once the race is over, we are asking that parents/spectators move their vehicles promptly so that the spectators for the next race can move in. In an attempt to maintain social distancing each race will clear the area before the next race begins.

 

SPECTATORS: In keeping with State of Michigan and MHSAA rules, there will be a limit of TWO spectators per competing athlete. All spectators MUST wear a mask at all times. Anyone failing to follow these protocols will be asked to leave the meet. Having meets this year is a privilege; don’t be the reason we can’t have any more.

 

TEAM CAMPS: Designated areas on the map will be provided for team camps. Once athletes arrive at the team camp they must maintain 6ft of distance from one another and may not wander from that area. The only times they will leave the team area is to warm-up, race, cool down, or for restroom breaks. There will be a porta potty designated for each team to use while at the meet. Maintaining 6ft of distance while waiting in line is necessary. Coaches are expected to make sure teams follow these criteria. Boys teams and spectators are asked to park in Lot 2.  Girls teams must park in LOT 1 and wait in their vehicles until 9:00am. Then following the designated route on the map may move over to setup camp.

 

START LINE: Teams may ONLY report to the start line 5 minutes before the start of the race. While at the start line 6ft distancing must be maintained at all times, including any strides, dynamic warm-up routine, etc. before the start of the race. NO high fives, fist bumps, or circling up for team cheers pre-race will be allowed. Team cheers pre-race will be allowed as long as 6ft of distance remains between the athletes. X’s will be painted in each team’s starting box separated by 6ft of distance allowing 10 runners in the front row for each team. There will be sequential rows behind that first row of runners with 6ft of distance and will start concurrent with the group in front of them.

 

FINISH LINE: There will not be a traditional chute following the finish line. Runners will be encouraged to keep moving and get away from the finish line as quickly as possible. Timing and results: We will use our Finishlynx system to keep the chute socially distanced. Each athlete will be assigned a bib number. Please ensure that bib numbers are attached at all 4 corners, secured and centered on the front of each athlete’s jersey. No tags will be taken. Athletes will exit the chute promptly, and immediately return to their team camps. Printed results will be available immediately following each race. Results will be uploaded to Athletic.net at the completion of the meet.

 

Masks, water, and hand sanitizer will NOT be provided and it is the responsibility of athletes to show up with enough of both to last the entirety of the event. EVERYONE MUST ARRIVE WITH HIS/HER OWN SUPPLY OF WATER. ANY ATHLETE WITHOUT WATER WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE. 

 

VOLUNTEERS: All volunteers will wear masks at all times, have temperature checks, answer the symptoms survey, and when working in the finish line chute will wear rubber/latex gloves.

 

INCLEMENT WEATHER: The threat of inclement weather will result in the event being cancelled. 

 

 

Schedule of Events:

7:30 - Munson Park Open for Boys campsite setup ONLY in designated team areas. Boys teams and families may park in Lot 2.

8:00 - Boy Teams may start warm-ups on the course

9:00 - Boys race begins using start line protocols and guided by course markings and social distancing measures outlined in the above welcome letter.

9:00 - Girls Teams may set up campsites in designated team areas ONLY. Girls parents must park in their designated lot (Lot 1) and wait to park in Lot 2 at 10:30 once the boys teams have exited the park.

9:40 - Boys teams must clear the course and finish line areas by this time, when the “all clear'' has been given girls teams may begin their warm-up on the course. Boys teams may cool down in designated areas and may NOT use any part of the course once the girls teams have begun their warmups.

10:10 - All boys teams and families must exit the park and parking lot before 10:30, allowing girls families to park in Lot 2.

10:15 - Girl’s families may start parking in Lot 2

10:40 - Girls race begins using start line protocols and guided by course markings and social distancing measures outlined in the above welcome letter.

11:20 - Girls teams must have cleared the course and finish line areas by this time.  Girls teams may cool down in designated areas.

11:50 - All girls teams and families must begin exiting the park and parking lot.

12:10 - All teams and spectators must be out of the facility.

Team News

3.0 years ago @ 12:41PM

Practice Week 6

Week of 9/21-9/27

9/21 - 40-60 minutes, 4 strides

9/22 - 5x1000 interval, 3 minutes rest

9/23 - 40-60 minutes, 4 strides

9/24 - 3-4x(400, 200, 200) interval, 2 minutes rest

9/25 - 40-60 minutes, 4 strides

9/26 - Dual vs. Lincoln. Boys race at 9:00am

9/27 - Off or 90 minutes

Embrace chaos.

Team News

3.0 years ago @ 7:06PM

Livestream for Tomorrow

Here is the link for the live broadcast of the meet tomorrow. Fingers crossed that it works!

Link to broadcast.

Team News

3.0 years ago @ 5:43PM

Protocols for Saturday

 

Home Meet Protocol

 

HOST:   Monroe Girls & Boys Cross Country Programs.

DATE:   Saturday September 19, 2020

LOCATION: Munson Park, Monroe, MI 48162

 

INSTRUCTIONS: All protocols available from the State of Michigan, MHSAA, and Monroe Public Schools concerning COVID19 will be followed.  In order to keep athletes, coaches, officials, spectators, and community members safe, the way in which the meet will be held will be different from what we are used to. We ask for everyone’s patience and that you thoroughly read through the expectations. Please cover any changes from the normal meet expectations and the timelines with your team before arriving.

 

An aerial map of the grounds is included and should be looked over carefully.  Team camp areas, parking for spectators, warm-ups, cool downs, and race times are clearly marked on the map. Areas in the park will be marked to maintain social distancing at all times.

 

Upon arrival ALL Monroe athletes and coaches will have their temperatures taken and complete the questionnaire provided by the SEC. All MHSAA protocols will be followed. Tecumseh will be responsible for checking their own athletes and staff. Everyone, including spectators, must wear a mask at all times except for warming-up, racing, or cooling down.

 

ATHLETE DROP-OFF and PICK-UP:  All vehicles will drop-off/pick-up athletes in designated areas for each of the boys and girls races. If the vehicle is staying for the race it must remain in the designated LOT until directed to do otherwise. Once the race is over, we are asking that parents/spectators move their vehicles promptly so that the spectators for the next race can move in. In an attempt to maintain social distancing each race will clear the area before the next race begins.

 

SPECTATORS: In keeping with State of Michigan and MHSAA rules, there will be a limit of TWO spectators per competing athlete. All spectators MUST wear a mask at all times. Anyone failing to follow these protocols will be asked to leave the meet. Having meets this year is a privilege; don’t be the reason we can’t have any more.

 

TEAM CAMPS: Designated areas on the map will be provided for team camps. Once athletes arrive at the team camp they must maintain 6ft of distance from one another and may not wander from that area. The only times they will leave the team area is to warm-up, race, cool down, or for restroom breaks. There will be a porta potty designated for each team to use while at the meet. Maintaining 6ft of distance while waiting in line is necessary. Coaches are expected to make sure teams follow these criteria. Boys teams and spectators are asked to park in Lot 2.  Girls teams must park in LOT 1 and wait in their vehicles until 9:00am. Then following the designated route on the map may move over to setup camp. We will send one team at a time starting at 9:00am.

 

START LINE: Teams may ONLY report to the start line 5 minutes before the start of the race. While at the start line 6ft distancing must be maintained at all times, including any strides, dynamic warm-up routine, etc. before the start of the race. NO high fives, fist bumps, or circling up for team cheers pre-race will be allowed. Team cheers pre-race will be allowed as long as 6ft of distance remains between the athletes. X’s will be painted in each team’s starting box separated by 6ft of distance allowing 10 runners in the front row for each team. There will be sequential rows behind that first row of runners with 6ft of distance and will start concurrent with the group in front of them.

 

FINISH LINE: There will not be a traditional chute following the finish line. Runners will be encouraged to keep moving and get away from the finish line as quickly as possible. Timing and results: We will use our Finishlynx system to keep the chute socially distanced. Each athlete will be assigned a bib number. Please ensure that bib numbers are attached at all 4 corners, secured and centered on the front of each athlete’s jersey. No tags will be taken. Athletes will exit the chute promptly, and immediately return to their team camps. Printed results will be available immediately following each race. Results will be uploaded to Athletic.net at the completion of the meet.

 

Masks, water, and hand sanitizer will NOT be provided and it is the responsibility of athletes to show up with enough of both to last the entirety of the event. EVERYONE MUST ARRIVE WITH HIS/HER OWN SUPPLY OF WATER. ANY ATHLETE WITHOUT WATER WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE. 

 

VOLUNTEERS: All volunteers will wear masks at all times, have temperature checks, answer the symptoms survey, and when working in the finish line chute will wear rubber/latex gloves.

 

INCLEMENT WEATHER: The threat of inclement weather will result in the event being cancelled. 

 

 

Schedule of Events:

7:30 - Munson Park Open for Boys campsite setup ONLY in designated team areas. Boys teams and families may park in Lot 2.

8:00 - Boy Teams may start warm-ups on the course

9:00 - Boys race begins using start line protocols and guided by course markings and social distancing measures outlined in the above welcome letter.

9:00 - Girls Teams may set up campsites in designated team areas ONLY. Girls parents must park in their designated lot (Lot 1) and wait to park in Lot 2 at 10:30 once the boys teams have exited the park.

9:40 - Boys teams must clear the course and finish line areas by this time, when the “all clear'' has been given girls teams may begin their warm-up on the course. Boys teams may cool down in designated areas and may NOT use any part of the course once the girls teams have begun their warmups.

10:10 - All boys teams and families must exit the park and parking lot before 10:30, allowing girls families to park in Lot 2.

10:30 - Girl’s families may start parking in Lot 2

10:40 - Girls race begins using start line protocols and guided by course markings and social distancing measures outlined in the above welcome letter.

11:20 - Girls teams must have cleared the course and finish line areas by this time.  Girls teams may cool down in designated areas.

11:50 - All girls teams and families must begin exiting the park and parking lot.

12:10 - All teams and spectators must be out of the facility.

Team News

3.0 years ago @ 10:06AM

Practice Week 5

9/14-9/20

9/14 - 40-60 minutes, 4 strides. Run the course.

9/15 - 5x1000, 3 minutes rest

9/16 - 40-60 minutes, 4 strides. Varsity possible 4-5x200

9/17 - 12x400, 2 minutes rest

9/18 - 40-60 minutes, 4 strides. Run the course.

9/19 - Dual meet vs. Tecumseh. Boys race at 9:00. More instructions to follow later in the week.

9/20 - 90 minutes or off.

Embrace chaos.

Team News

3.0 years ago @ 12:56PM

Practice Week 4

Practice Week of 9/7-9/13

9/7 - Labor Day, no practice. 40-60 minutes, 4 strides

9/8 - 45-50 minutes OR Mason Relays. Info below.

9/9 - 45 minutes, select runners +6x300T w/ 1' rest.

9/10 - 10-12x400I, 2' rest

9/11 - 40-60 minutes, 4 strides

9/12 - Select runners: Special Circumstances Workout. Meet at the MHS track at 8:00 AM. OR 45 minutes.

9/13 - Off or 1:30-1:40

 

Mason Relays Information:

Competing athletes relay pairs:

Ball - Butler

Hoffner - Apetraoei

Parran - Sweat

Adams - Friend

Stein - Johnson

There will not be a bus. Get yourselves to Mason High School. Arrive between 3:00 and 3:15.

From meet management:

 

                                          2020-2021

        ERIE-MASON “Frank Connolly” CROSS COUNTRY

                                          RELAYS

 

INVITATIONAL:    38th Annual Erie-Mason “Frank Connolly” Relays

 

DATE:                       Tuesday, September 8, 2020 – DIVISION 1 (Large School)

                                    Wednesday, September 9, 2020 – DIVISION 2 (Small School)

 

LOCATION:             Behind Erie Mason High School

 

COURSE:                  1 mile loop, flat, grass, and 500m through the woods

 

TIME:                        4:30 P.M.

 

Bathroom facilities are located in the concession building, and also in the parking lot on the northwest corner.  They will all be sanitized regularly!!  There will be no access to the high school!!  Trainer will be on site. 

 

Spectators - Per the governor's latest order, there may be 2 spectators per competing athlete.  PLEASE ADHERE TO THIS RULE!!!!!

For example:  A team brings 10 boys, they may have 20 spectators on site for that race.  Spectators for the first race will need to leave when the race they came to see is over so that we keep the number of people on campus legal.

We don't want to lose the privilege to host meets!

***ALL SPECTATORS MUST WEAR A FACIAL COVERING***

 

Admission:  Since we can now have spectators, THERE WILL BE A $5.00 PER VEHICLE ADMISSION FEE!!!.  This isn't new, and it isn't exorbitant.  Please let your parents know this is a fundraising event for our cross country 

program.  Their kindness toward my parents helping at the entrances will be most appreciated!!

                                                                                                                         

AWARDS:                 There will be two divisions (large and small schools using ’19-20

                                    enrollment).  Championship trophy and runner-up trophy in both

                                    divisions for boys and girls.  Boys and girls races medal first 20

                                    relays for each division.

 

RACE FORMAT:    Six mile two person relay.  Each runner will alternate running a

                                    mile three times.  No batons. THE SECOND RUNNER OF

                                    EACH RELAY MUST GO INTO THE CHUTE AFTER THE

                                    COMPLETION OF THEIR THIRD MILE.  Awards will be

                                    given to the runners as they go through the chute.

 

SCORING:                The first three relays will be scored.  DUE TO COVID RESTRICTIONS

                                    EACH TEAM MAY ONLY ENTER 5 PAIRS PER GENDER.

                                    DO NOT BRING EXTRA ATHLETES TO THE MEET! 

                                    We must comply with the governor’s outdoor gathering restrictions.

 

NOTES:             ****Each coach should have a list of their relays to be given to the table

                                    the day of the meet.****  Tags will be given out then.  Write the names

                                    of both runners on the tag and pin on the second runner.  Tag is

                                    pinned on the center of the chest.  BRING YOUR OWN WATER AND ICE!

                                    Athletes will not be allowed to refill water bottles inside or outside the school and

                                    concession stand area.  No middle school runners.

 

Covid Compliance:    PLEASE SCREEN YOUR ATHLETES AND COACHES PRIOR TO ARRIVAL

                                     Following District Health Check-In procedures

                                     All athletes, coaches, and workers MUST wear a mask while they are not running. 

             Please practice social distancing while at the meet.

T-SHIRTS:                Invitational T-shirts available day of meet at a cost of $11.00 each.

                           *****  We will not have a concession stand this year  *****

 

 

This meet has been changed to the Erie-Mason “Frank Connolly” Cross Country Relays honoring the man who originated the Mason Relays and administered the first 19 relays.   

 

 

DIVISION 1 TEAMS RUNNING ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8TH  :

 

Monroe

Airport

Jefferson

Grosse Ile

Milan

NB Huron

Woodhaven

Embrace chaos.

Team News

3.0 years ago @ 12:35PM

Practice Week 3

Week of 8/31-9/6

8/31 - 40-60 minutes, w/ 15 minutes hills, 4 strides

9/1 - 10 easy, 8x(3' on, 1' off), 10 easy on xc course

9/2 - 1st day of school! 45-65 minutes, 4 strides

9/3 - 10 easy, 20 minutes tempo, 10 easy

9/4 - No school. 40-60 minutes, 4 strides

9/5 - 40 minutes w/ 15 minutes hills

9/6 - 1:30-1:40 or off

Remember: Embrace chaos.

Team News

3.0 years ago @ 9:18AM

Practice Week 2

Week of 8/24-8/30

Well done everyone who raced on Saturday. It was to compete for the first time in 10 months. Let's keep up the good work.

This week practice shifts to 3-5 in the afternoon Monday-Friday until the end of the season. It's going to be hot this week, so stay hydrated. Our potluck is tentatively planned for Thursday; more details to come.

8/24 - 40-60 minutes with 15 minutes hills, 4 strides

8/25 - 10 easy, 5x(4' on, 2' off), 10 easy

8/26 - 45-65 minutes, 4 strides

8/27 - Red/White Intrasquad 2 mile dual - details to follow

8/28 - 40-60 minutes, 4 strides

8/29 - 40-45 minutes with 15 minutes hills

8/30 - 80-90 minutes or off

Remember: Embrace chaos.

Team News

3.0 years ago @ 11:03AM

Protocols for Tomorrow at Bedford

 

Bedford Protocol - Please Read Everything. Maps are attached.

 

HOST:   Bedford Girls & Boys Cross Country Programs.

DATE:   Saturday August 29, 2020

LOCATION: Indian Creek Park, Temperance, MI 48182  

This is Bedford High School’s home course, behind the bus garage north of the soccer stadium at the picnic pavilion by the creek.  The course is flat and fast, starting in the park and heading out into wooded trails, a section of sand dunes, around the grounds near the public library and junior high school, back through the woods and looping around near the bus garage, finishing back through the park close to the pavilion. Maps will be provided, and the course will be marked clearly with a solid white line throughout. 

 

INSTRUCTIONS:  First off, thank you for attending!!!  We are happy to be back racing and are thankful for the opportunity considering everything that has happened the past 6 months.  It is important to carefully read everything that follows.  All protocols available from the State of Michigan, MHSAA, and Bedford Public Schools concerning COVID19 will be followed.  In order to keep athletes, coaches, officials, spectators, and community members safe, the way in which the meet will be held will be different from what we are used to.  We ask for everyone’s patience and that you thoroughly read through the expectations. Please cover any changes from the normal meet expectations and the timelines with your team before arriving.

 

An aerial map of the grounds is included and should be looked over carefully.  Team camp areas, bridges into the park, parking for spectators, warm-ups, cool downs, and race times are clearly marked on the map. Areas in the park will be marked to maintain social distancing at all times.

 

Upon arrival ALL Bedford athletes and coaches will have their temperatures taken and complete the questionnaire provided by the MHSAA. All MHSAA protocols will be followed..  Monroe will be responsible for checking their own athletes and staff. Everyone should wear a mask at all times except for warming-up, racing, or cooling down.

 

ATHLETE DROP-OFF and PICK-UP:  All vehicles will drop-off/pick-up athletes in designated areas for each of the boys and girls races.  If the vehicle is staying for the race it must remain in the designated LOT until directed to do otherwise. Once the race is over, we are asking that parents/spectators move their vehicles promptly so that the spectators for the next race can move in. In an attempt to maintain social distancing each race will clear the area before the next race begins.

 

SPECTATORS:  All spectators are expected to remain in their vehicles or in a folding chair just outside the vehicle.  Spectators will NOT cross the creek or any of the bridges into the park where the athletes will be competing.  Spectators are NOT to gather or wander around while in attendance of the event.  Masks are required at all times when outside of your vehicle while in attendance of the event.  Bathrooms in the park are for athletes only. There will not be bathrooms on site for spectators to use, and if one is needed there are porta potties across the street at White Park in multiple locations, the closest one being in the lot by the tennis courts.  No concessions will be provided.

 

TEAM CAMPS:  Designated areas on the map will be provided for team camps.  There will be specific entrance points and bridges for each team to use.  Once athletes arrive at the team camp they must maintain 6ft of distance from one another and may not wander from that area.  The only times they will leave the team area is to warm-up, race, cool down, or for restroom breaks.   There will be a porta potty designated for each team to use while at the meet.  Maintaining 6ft of distance while waiting in line is necessary.  Areas near the bathrooms will have Xs on the ground to designate the spacing. Coaches are expected to make sure teams follow these criteria. Girls teams must park in LOT 2 and wait in their vehicles until 9:00am. Then following the designated route on the map may move over to setup camp. We will send one team at a time starting at 9:00am.

 

START LINE:  Teams may ONLY report to the start line 5 minutes before the start of the race.  While at the start line 6ft distancing must be maintained at all times, including any strides, dynamic warm-up routine, etc. before the start of the race.  NO high fives, fist bumps, or circling up for team cheers pre-race will be allowed.  Team cheers pre-race will be allowed as long as 6ft of distance remains between the athletes.  X’s will be painted in each team’s starting box separated by 6ft of distance allowing 10 runners in the front row for each team.  There will be sequential rows behind that first row of runners with 6ft of distance and will start 1 minute after the group in front of them.  Each line of runners will move up to the start line and will go off in waves in order to maintain social distancing.

 

FINISH LINE:  There will not be a traditional chute following the finish line.  Runners will be encouraged to keep moving and get away from the finish line as quickly as possible.  Each runner will be given a popsicle stick or index card with their corresponding place on it at the exit point.  Their number will be matched with their name on the spreadsheet we have from the coaches. These will be recorded for timing and scoring purposes.  These place markers are only for athletes to show their coach for results purposes and will not be collected.  They should be discarded in a trash can afterwards.

 

ATHLETIC TRAINER:   Masks, water, and hand sanitizer will NOT be provided and it is the responsibility of athletes to show up with enough of both to last the entirety of the event. EVERYONE MUST ARRIVE WITH HIS/HER OWN SUPPLY OF WATER. ANY ATHLETE WITHOUT WATER WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE. 

 

VOLUNTEERS:  All volunteers will wear masks at all times, have temperature checks, answer the symptoms survey, and when working in the finish line chute will wear rubber/latex gloves.

 

INCLEMENT WEATHER:  The threat of inclement weather will result in the event being cancelled. 

 

High School and Junior High School Events on the same day

Schedule of Events:

7:30 - Indian Creek Open for Boys campsite setup ONLY in designated team areas, using only the bridge assigned for your team.  Boys teams and families may park along the creek to watch the start and finish of the race.

8:00 - Boy Teams may start warm-ups on the course

9:00 - Boys race begins using start line protocols and wave starts guided by course markings and social distancing measures outlined in the above welcome letter.

9:00 - Girls Teams may set up campsites in designated team areas ONLY, using only the bridge assigned for your team.  Girls parents must park in their designated lot and wait to park along the creek at 10:30 once the boys teams have exited the park.

9:40 - Boys teams must clear the course and finish line areas by this time, when the “all clear'' has been given girls teams may begin their warm-up on the course.  Boys teams may cool down in designated areas and cross only assigned bridges, and may NOT use any part of the course once the girls teams have begun their warmups.

10:10 - All boys teams and families must exit the park and parking lot before 10:30, allowing girls families to park over along the creek to watch the start and finish of the race.

10:30 - Girl’s families may start parking along the creek to watch the start and finish of the race.

10:40 - Girls race begins using start line protocols and wave starts guided by course markings and social distancing measures outlined in the above welcome letter.

11:20 - Girls teams must have cleared the course and finish line areas by this time.  Girls teams may cool down in designated areas and cross only assigned bridges.

11:50 - All girls teams and families must begin exiting the park and parking lot.

12:10 - All teams and spectators must be out of the facility.

 

High School Boys Team Checklist:

7:30 - Teams may begin arriving at the park for team camp setup.  All vehicles dropping or staying for the boys race will use LOT 1 from the map closest to the creek.  Make sure to check which bridge your team must use when crossing the creek into or out of the park.  Everyone entering the park will wear masks, have temperatures taken, and complete a short questionnaire before gaining admittance.

8:00 - Boys may commence warm-ups on the course.

9:00 - Boys race begins.

9:40 - Boys teams must clear the course and finish line areas by this time.  Team camps and designated cool down areas are required from this point forward.  Teams will be given 30 minutes to complete any cool downs, stretching, and collection of belongs during this time.

10:10 - All boys teams and families need to exit the park using designated bridges and exits from the parking lots at this time.  There will be a 20 minute window for exiting and leaving the grounds that must be promptly held to.  Girls teams and families will be directed that way at that time.

10:30 - All boys teams and families must be out of LOT 1 and off the grounds.

 

High School Girls Team Checklist:

Girls teams need to wait in LOT 2 until 9:00am, and then can make their way over to designated team areas using the route on the map. We will send one team at a time. Parents will move over closer to race time at 10:30.

9:00 - Girls Teams may set up campsites in designated team areas ONLY, using only the bridge assigned for your team.  Girls parents must park in LOT 2 and wait to park in LOT 1 along the creek at 10:30 once the boys teams have exited the park.  Make sure to check which bridge your team must use when crossing the creek into or out of the park.  Everyone entering the park will wear masks, have temperatures taken, and complete a short questionnaire before gaining admittance.

9:40 - Once the boys have cleared out and the “all clear” has been given girls teams may commence their warm-ups on the course at this time.

10:30 - Spectators for the girls race may move their vehicles over to LOT 1 along the creek to view the start and finish of the race, and wait to pick-up athletes.

10:40 - Girls race begins.

11:20 - Girls teams must clear the course and finish line areas by this time.  Girls teams may cool down in designated areas and cross only assigned bridges, and may NOT use any part of the course once the boys junior high teams have begun their warm-ups.  Teams will be given 30 minutes to complete any cool downs, stretching, and collection of belongs during this time.

11:50 - All girls teams and families need to exit the park using designated bridges and exits from the parking lots at this time.  There will be a 20 minute window for exiting and leaving the grounds that must be promptly held to.  Junior high boys teams and families will be directed that way at that time.

12:10 - All girls teams and families must be out of LOT 1 and off the grounds.

Team News

3.0 years ago @ 10:17AM

Practice Week 1 - Update - PLEASE READ EVERYTHING

Our weekly update is out a day early. We will begin official mandatory cross country practice Monday 8/17 from 8-10 AM at Munson Park. Anyone wishing to run cross country needs to have a physical on file with the athletic office before showing up to practice. YOU MUST WEAR A MASK WHEN YOU ARRIVE AT THE PARK ON MONDAY. On Monday we will go over any and all new procedures to ensure a safe practice environment. Everyone must follow all safety procedures or you will be sent home - no exceptions. Final Forms must be completed by Friday morning at 8 AM in order to be on the roster.

Week of 8/17-8/23

8/17 - 40-60 minutes, 4 strides

8/18 - 10 easy, 4x(5' on, 3' off), 10 easy

8/19 - 45-65 minutes, 4 strides

8/20 - 10 easy, 5' on-5' off-10' on-5' off-5' on, 10 easy

8/21 - 35-50 minutes, 4 strides, uniform distribution

8/22 - Dual @ Bedford. Boys race at 9:00 AM, girls to follow. Be at Indian Creek Park by 7:45 AM. MPS will not provide transportation for this meet.

8/23 - Off or 80-90 minutes.

Our meet schedule will hopefully be finalized early next week. Remember that everything on our schedule from here on out is fluid. Things may change quickly; we have to be able to adapt to new situations as they come up. We will keep you as informed as we are. See you all Monday morning at 8 AM.

Embrace chaos.

Team News

3.0 years ago @ 6:29PM

Season Schedule Update

Tentative Schedule Update for Our 2020 Cross Country Season. All dates and locations subject to change. More information to come next week:

Saturday August 22 - Dual @ Bedford at Indian Creek Park

Saturday September 12 - vs. Adrian at TBD

Saturday September 26 - vs. Ypsilanti Lincoln at TBD

Saturday October 3 - vs. SMCC at TBD

Saturday October 17 - SEC Championship Meet at TBD

Saturday October 31 - MHSAA Regional 5-1 at TBD

Saturday November 7 - MHSAA State Finals at MIS

Team News

3.0 years ago @ 11:19AM

Conditioning Week 8

PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE MESSAGE:

Due to COVID19 concerns, all athletic activity for Monroe Public Schools will be suspended for the week of August 9th as we review our safety/mitigation protocols.  This entails all practices/conditioning on-site and off-site. Our first and most important priority is the safety of our students and staff.  Information will be posted on this site to announce when activity may resume.

We will not and cannot meet for conditioning/practice this week. DO NOT meet in groups to run together. Your health and safety is the most important thing right now. We will keep you updated as things progress over the course of the week. Thank you.

Week of 8/10-8/16 - Phase 2 of training begins

8/10 - 40-60 minutes w/ 15 minutes hills, 4 strides

8/11 - 10 easy, 2x(10 min. on, 5 min. off), 10 easy

8/12 - 45-65 minutes, 4 strides

8/13 - 10 easy, 15-20 minutes tempo pace, 10 easy

8/14 - 40-60 minutes, 4 strides

8/15 - 45 minutes w/ 15 minutes hills

8/16 - Off OR 80-90 minutes

Please take the time to get registered in Final Forms this week. The deadline for registration is September 1, but don't wait until the last minute. Link is here.

Team News

3.0 years ago @ 5:51PM

Conditioning Week 7

Week of 8/3-8/9

8/3 - Prediction mile time trial OR 40-60 minutes easy

8/4 - 40-60 minutes easy, 4 strides

8/5 - Cooper Test @ MHS Track OR 40-60 minutes easy

8/6 - Relay OR 40-60 minutes easy

8/7 - 40-60 minutes easy, 4 strides

8/8 - 40 minutes w/ 15 minutes hills

8/9 - 65-90 minutes OR off

Team News

3.0 years ago @ 1:41PM

Conditioning Week 6

Week of 7/27-8/2

7/27 - 40-60 minutes with 15 minutes hills, 4 strides. Alex is in charge.

7/28 - 35-40 minutes OR 10 easy, 20-30 steady, 10 easy

7/29 - 45-65 minutes, 4 strides

7/30 - 35-40 minutes OR 10 easy, 20-30 steady, 10 easy

7/31 - 40-60 minutes, 4 strides

8/1 - 35-45 minutes with 15 minutes hills

8/2 - 65-90 minutes or off

Team News

3.0 years ago @ 2:32PM

Conditioning Week 5

7/20-7/26

7/20 - 40-60 minutes with hills, 4 strides

7/21 - Mile Time Trial #2. We will meet at the MHS track.

7/22 - 40-65 minutes, 4 strides

7/23 - 35 minutes OR 10 easy, 20-25 steady, 10 easy; 4 strides

7/24 - 40-60 minutes, 4 strides. I will be out of town this day. Noah Finley is in charge.

7/25 - off or 40 minutes with hills

7/26 - off or 60-85 minutes

Team News

3.0 years ago @ 6:42PM

Conditioning Week 4

Week of 7/13-7/19

7/13 - 35-55 minutes, hills?, 4 strides

7/14 - 35-45 minutes or 10 easy, 20-25 steady, 10 easy, 4 strides

7/15 - 35-60 minutes, 4 strides

7/16 - 35-45 minutes or 10 easy, 20-25 steady, 10 easy, 4 strides

7/17 - 35-55 minutes, 4 strides

7/18 - 40 minutes hills or off

7/19 - off or 80 minutes

Team News

3.0 years ago @ 6:01AM

Conditioning Week 3

7/6-7/12

Monday 7/6

35-50 minutes

Tuesday 7/7

Mile Time Trial #1

Wednesday 7/8

35-50 minutes, hills?

Thursday 7/9

35-45 minutes or 10 easy, 20 steady, 10 easy

Friday 7/10

35-50 minutes

Saturday 7/11

35-40 minutes, hills

Sunday 7/12

Off or 75-80 minutes

Team News

3.0 years ago @ 9:52AM

Conditioning Week 2

Edit: Unfortunately, we are canceling camp this year. We will do our best to recreate some of our usual camp activities. More details to come.

 

6/29-7/5

Monday 6/29

30-45 minutes easy

Tuesday 6/30

30-35 minutes or 10 easy, 20 steady, 10 easy

Wednesday 7/1

30-45 minutes easy

Thursday 7/2

30-35 minutes or 10 easy, 20 steady, 10 easy

Friday 7/3

30-45 minutes easy - first 2 miles all together

Saturday 7/4

Off or 10 easy, 20 minutes hills, 10 easy

Sunday 7/5

Off or 60-75 minute long run

Team News

3.0 years ago @ 10:46AM

Conditioning Week 1

Welcome back! Before you join us for conditioning, remember the following:

  • You MUST have your own water bottle. NO EXCEPTIONS, NO SHARING.
  • If you had a physical on file at Monroe Public Schools last school year, you do not need a new one. If you did not have a physical on file at Monroe Public Schools, you need to turn one in before you join us.
  • There are no available bathroom facilities at Munson. Plan accordingly.
  • Conditioning will go from 8:30-10:30 Monday-Friday unless otherwise noted.

Week 1: 6/22-6/26

Monday 6/22

30-45 minutes easy

Tuesday 6/23

30-40 minutes easy

Wednesday 6/24

30-45 minutes easy

Thursday 6/25

30-40 minutes easy

Friday 6/26

30-45 minutes easy

Saturday 6/27

optional 60 minute long run

Sunday 6/28

Off

Team News

3.0 years ago @ 9:42AM

Cross Country Conditioning Update

We will begin conditioning Monday June 22 from 8:30-10:30 at Munson Park. Please read the attached information IN FULL before joining us:

Summer conditioning info.

I'll send out a more comprehensive week schedule on Sunday.


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