What is this Cross Country Running?


Weak, wimpy, and those who are afraid to get some dirt in their shoes need not apply.

Expect to be scratched, muddied, bruised and to be out near the edge where life is in full color.

Thursday, July 27, 2017

Sign-up

We'll be using TeamSnap this year to manage our calendar, roster, communications, etc. If you're interested in running this Fall, please email Coach Keefe (linz92@gmail.com) so that we can send you an invitation to our TeamSnap page.

We can't wait to see you at camp next week (Monday, 7/31)!

Monday, July 10, 2017

Middle School Cross Country Camp (Summer Training)

Cross Country Camp:(optional)

There will be two sessions of summer training camp, please attend both.
  • 7/31-8/02: 3:30-5:30pm @ RPI by the Meijer Trailhead
  • 8/21-8/23: 3:30-5:30pm @ Muskegon Winter Sports Complex. We are working on some fun activities with the summer programs offered at the MWSC.

Sports physicals are required by August 1st for camp or 9/5.

Free Physicals this Friday, the 14th. 8:30am-noon

Calling all 6th, 7th and 8th grade Runners for the 2017 School Year!

Reeths-Puffer Middle School
Cross Country
Weak, wimpy, and those who are afraid to get some dirt in their shoes need not apply.
Expect to be scratched, muddied, bruised and to be out near the edge where life is in full color.
Who:  Any 6th, 7th, or 8th grade gal or guy
What: Trail running as a team
Where (practices): Except 1st week 9/5 & 9/6 at RPI
Mon. State Park Winter Sports Complex till 5pm
Tues. RPI till 4:45pm
Wed. RPI till 4:45pm
Thurs. State Park Winter Sports Complex till 5pm
When:
First practice: Sept. 5th @ 3pm Reeths-Puffer Intermediate (take bus from RPMS)
Last practice: October 12th
Last Meet: October 13th (meet schedule on back)
Banquet: October 16th
Cross Country Camp:(optional)


There will be two sessions of summer training camp, please attend both.
  • 7/31-8/02: 3:30-5:30pm @ RPI by the Meijer Trailhead
  • 8/21-8/23: 3:30-5:30pm @ Muskegon Winter Sports Complex. We are working on some fun activities with the summer programs offered at the MWSC.


Sports physicals are required by August 1st for camp or 9/5.
“I run not to see who is the fastest but to see who has the most guts.”- Steve Prefontaine
Meet Schedule: (tentative)

Wed.   08/02/17   Time Trial @ RPI*                     3PM
Thurs. 09/07/17   Mona Shores                            4PM
Wed.   09/13/17  Holland High School                      4PM
Fri.      09/15/17     Grandville              4PM
Wed.   09/20/17   Home @ RPI*                           4PM
Tue.    09/26/17     Grand Haven                             4PM
Thurs. 09/28/17   Northview Color Run               4PM
Wed.  10/04/17   Hamilton                             4PM
Wed.  10/11/17   Holland Christian                     4PM

Fri.   10/13/17   City Meet                                 4PM



*Volunteers are needed for the Time Trial (8/02) and the Home Meet (9/20)
No bus home from Muskegon County meets, runners need rides home from all bold meets.


Transportation:
  1. Please be prompt for pickups after practices and meets
  2. Runners need rides to and from XC camp practices
  3. 7th & 8th graders should take their normal buses to RPI everyday there is practice or a meet
  4. Runners will need rides home from Mona Shores, Grand Haven, Home @RPI, and the City Meet; runners will need rides home from RP Middle School after being bused back from all other away meets.


We will have an informational meeting on Wednesday,
August 2nd RPI Meijer Trail Head after time trial. Please get some summer miles in! Aim for 1-3 miles a couple time a week.


Blog & Calendar: http://rpmscc.blogspot.com/


Coaches: Eric Grant egrant@pliantplastics.com (231) 855 4966

    Lindsay Keefe linz92@gmail.com           (517) 214 0355