We've got a two major things happening this week: our banquet and a race. We've got details on both of those, along with a few other housekeeping things, on the blog this week.
NXR is less than two weeks away, and it's important that those participating remain focused and consistent at practice this week!
Schedule
TRAINING
Mon - 3:20 @CV
- est pickup: 6:15 pm
Tues - 3:20 @CV
- est pickup: 5:15 pm
Wed - 3:20 @CV
- est pickup: 6:15 pm
Thurs - 3:20 @CV
- est pickup: 5:00 pm
Fri - Race @ Monument Valley Park
Sat - OYO
"Neilson's @ Night" 2 Mile
Who? Every athlete who is planning on running NXR. We'll be racing against a few top Co Springs teams such as Cheyenne Mountain and TCA.
Where? Monument Valley Park in Colorado Springs. Same location as our regional race.
When? Friday evening (11/10) Here's the schedule for races:
- 4:40 Girls Heat
- 5:00 Boys Heat
Why? To get a race in our legs, and sharpen up before competing at NXR next week.
This race is strongly recommended for all NXR kids. Please let a coach know if you'll be unable to attend.
Team Banquet
The Team Banquet is Tuesday, November 7th at 6:30 pm in the CV Sabercave. The banquet will be potluck style.
Freshman/Sophomores - Main Dish
Juniors - Sides
Seniors - Desert
Team Photo Share
Please share any pictures you have from the season to this google drive:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1TMYse4eaCOfaoWjuv7f15CT2KzPBWfTC
We will use these at the banquet, and will make it public access to you can all share great memories from the season.
Uniforms
Items that MUST be turned in to avoid a charge being placed on your account:
- Red Long Sleeve Shirt
- Red Castle View race singlet
- Black Warm-up pants
- Castle View Cross Country Nike Backpack
- Black BOA shorts (only for those who checked out team shorts)
For those NOT participating in NXR, you can turn your uniform in to Coach Lyons during school hours.
For those who know for sure they will run XC next year, you may keep your entire uniform. HOWEVER, YOU MUST NOTIFY COACH LYONS.
For those who ARE doing NXR, you can keep your uniform until after the trip.
AAU Membership
Everyone who is going to NXR or is planning on continuing to train with us for the next 3 weeks needs to register/ renew their AAU membership. This needs to be done by Monday October 30th or else athletes will not be able to attend practices.
For those who have an AAU membership (those who did summer conditioning), you need to follow this link, and follow the steps for renewal.
For those who do not have an AAU membership, here are the instructions for signing up.
Step 1 - Go to https://play.aausports.org/joinaau/multi membership application.aspx
Step 2 - Select "Track and Field (X-Country, Multi-Events)" in the dropdown menu.
Step 3 - Select "Regular" coverage and "Current Membership Year".
Step 3 - Select "Yes" for club membership and search for Sabercat Track Club. Enter our Club Code: W3AA5C
Step 4 - Enter in your athletes information (if you have multiple athletes, you can enter all of their information on this page.
Step 5 - Keep your membership # for your records.