STARK COUNTY JH CROSS COUNTRY NEWS

MAY PARENT/ATHLETE MEETING RECAP The SCJH XC Parent/Athlete meeting was held on Monday May 23. Here a recap of the meeting: Summer running: There will be optional runs for all potential SCJH XC runners over the summer. The SCXC running group will have runs scheduled 3 times a week starting Monday June 6. Each potential XC athlete is ask to run 10 - 15 minutes three to four times a week over the summer. Running Apparel and Shoes: Each athlete should come to the runs in shorts and a Dri-fit t-shirt. Also, a good pair of running shoes is a neccesiate. Recommended stores to buy running shoes are: RC Outfitters (311 Southwest Water Street, Peoria, IL 61602) 6140RUN (185 W Main St, Galesburg, IL 61401) Both of these stores are highly recommended and have staff that is very knowlegable. Tentative schedule: Currently there are 6 meets on the Fall 2022 schedule with more possibly being added. The first meet is at Knoxville on Saturday August 13. Three away meets at Princeville and two home meets are also currently on the schedule. First official practice day: The 2022 Fall JH XC season can begin on Monday August 1 with the first official practice. All athletes must have a physical form turned into the school and the activity fee must be paid to the school by this date. If either or both of these two items are not done, the athlete may not practice until they are taken care of. All practices at this time are mandatory unless coach is notified beforehand. SCJH XC website: The SCJH XC team has a website to keep parents and fans updated. The website has schedule, practice date and other pertinent material. The website may be found at: SCJH XC Website SCJH XC Facebook page: The SCJH XC team also has a Facebook page. The team's page is a private group that you have to request to join. The page may be found at: SCJH XC Facebook Page Grades: Grades are the most important part about becoming a SCJH XC athlete. All athlete's must be passing all of their classes (no F's allowed) in order to compete in meets. Every Friday during the season the ineligible list will come out. If an athlete's name is on the list then that athlete cannot compete in meet(s) from the upcoming Sunday thru the following Saturday. Once an athlete's name is off the ineligible list they may once again compete in meets. Athletes that are on the list are not helping their teammates. Please keep those grades UP!!!!