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.

Saturday, December 1, 2018

Fall 2019


Cross Country
Join us- come get some dirt in your shoes!
Who:  Any 6th, 7th, or 8th grade gal or guy
What: Trail running as a team, races are 2 miles.
Where: (practices):
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. 2th @ 3pm Reeths-Puffer Intermediate (take bus from RPMS)
Last practice: October 10th
Last Meet: October 11th
Sports physicals are required by August 6th for camp or 9/2 for practice.
RP offers physicals at the HS on May,???th 6-7:30 PM TBT-check blog later
Cross Country Camp: (optional)
There will be two sessions of summer training camp, please attend both to get in shape for
the season and to get to know your team.


8/6-8/8 T-TH: 3:30-5:30pm @ Muskegon Winter Sports Complex. We are working on some
fun activities with the summer programs offered at the MWSC, there will be a $20/25 cost
and potential longer day. Bring your beach towel and water bottle everyday!

8/26-8/28 M-W: 4-5:30pm @ RPI by the Meijer Trailhead. We would love the help of parent
volunteers on our time trial Thursday.
Off season updates and calendar: http://rpmscc.blogspot.com/

“I run not to see who is the fastest but to see who has the most guts.”
- Steve Prefontaine

Tuesday, September 4, 2018

2018 MIDDLE SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY TEAM SHOP

2018 MIDDLE SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY TEAM SHOP is now open!
Find items that I've picked out specifically for our team.
There is also spiritwear available for your family and friends.
Check out the shop details below.

OUR SHOP DETAILS
    - Shop Now: https://www.bsnteamsports.com/v3/shop/team_shop/tnrLyELsuJ
    - Store Open From: August 23 - September 6, 2018

Thursday, August 2, 2018

Camp Starts Monday!!!!!

Cross Country Camp: (optional)
There will be two sessions of summer training camp, please attend both to
get in shape for the season and to get to know your team. Feel free to invite
your family out to walk/run the trails or just to enjoy the beach while we are training!


8/6-8/8 M-W: 3:30-5:30pm @ Muskegon Winter Sports Complex- 462 N Scenic Dr
We are working on some fun activities around the park and on the beach.
There will not be a cost! :) Bring your beach towel and water bottle everyday! If you
have a watch that is very helpful.


8/21-8/23 T-TH: 4-5:30pm @ RPI by the Meijer Trailhead.
We would love the help of parent volunteers at our time trial Thursday. We will not be
running the finish line but we still need a couple hands and we can always use extras
at camp.

**if weather is poor at 3pm we will cancel camp since there is not shelter available for
lightning.

Pre-season Reminders:
*Physicals need to be up to date since April 15th 2018, before 1st official practice.
*Practice will officially start 9/4 at the Intermediate (Meijer Trail)
*We will not be bussed to the State Park the first week of school, we will practice only
at the Intermediate.
*Pay to Play fee is $40 (unless discounted then $20 or free)
*Guys: need to make sure they have black or dark grey shorts, we have jerseys for you.
*Returning ladies: find your green jerseys and black shorts. If you are new to the team or
cannot find your green jersey let me know size or email me by 8/8. Linz92@gmail.com
* Our 1st meet is scheduled for Thursday 8/6, schedule is not complete yet.
*We use TeamSnap App to communicate throughout the season so please feel free to
email me and I will get us connected. Linz92@gmail.com

Start running, stretching, eating good and getting some extra ZZZZZZZ's.....
it's almost GO TIME!!!

Sunday, July 15, 2018

Sunday, May 6, 2018

2018 Season

Middle School Cross Country 2018
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, races are 2 miles.
Where: (practices):
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. 4th @ 3pm Reeths-Puffer Intermediate (take bus from RPMS)
Last practice: October 11th
Last Meet: October 12th
Banquet: October 9th
Sports physicals are required by August 6th for camp or 9/4.
RP offers physicals at the HS on May,14th 6-7:30 PM.
Cross Country Camp: (optional)
There will be two sessions of summer training camp, please attend both to get in shape for the season
and to get to know your team.

8/6-8/8 M-W: 3:30-5:30pm @ Muskegon Winter Sports Complex.
We are working on some fun activities with the summer programs offered at the MWSC,
there will be a $20/25 cost and potential longer day. Bring your beach towel and water bottle everyday!

8/21-8/23 T-TH: 4-5:30pm @ RPI by the Meijer Trailhead. We would love the help of parent volunteers
at our time trial Thursday.
Summer Trail Runs: (optional)
Get the whole family out on the trails at Snug Harbor 3560 Memorial Dr, North Muskegon, for an
evening group run/hike/walk... whatever! Running stroller accessible.
Sundays 6pm on the following dates:  6/17, 6/24, 7/8 and 7/15
Updates and additional info: Blog & Calendar: http://rpmscc.blogspot.com/

“I run not to see who is the fastest but to see who has the most guts.”
- Steve Prefontaine