With our 2018 Summer Camp wrapped up and the first day of school just 19 days away, it’s time to ramp up the practice schedule to get ready for the full cross country season.  Here is the practice schedule from here on out:

Sun July 29 – 7pm @ Metamora Park

Tue July 31 – 7am @ EHS

Wed Aug 1 to Fri Aug 3 – 7am @ EHS – Mandatory practice for high school (middle school optional but welcome)

Week of Aug 6 – 7am @ EHS – Mandatory practice (HS and MS)

Week of Aug 13 – 3pm @ EHS – Mandatory practice (HS and MS)

We will likely have at least one or two offsite practices during the next couple weeks. Information will be sent out ahead of any such workouts.

Also, there are some additional important dates to note:

Aug 2 – 7:30pm – Fall sports meeting (XC parents meeting immediately following)

Aug 8 – TBD – High school team/individual pictures (MS to be announced at a later time)

We are excited to kick off our official 2018 and build on all the hard work that has been put in over the summer!  If you have any questions, please contact one of the coaches.

Our annual cross country camp will be from July 23 to July 26. High school athletes will be leaving Evergreen High School on July 23 at 7:00 am and will be traveling to Pokagon State Park by bus. We will be returning to the high school around 3:00 pm on July 26. The cost for camp will be $30 per runner. Checks can be made out to Evergreen Cross Country.

The goals for camp include:

1. To strengthen your relationship with your teammates and coaches.
2. To establish a foundation of training for the upcoming season.
3. To learn things you may have not known about yourself.
4. To both have fun and train in a relaxed environment outside of your home.
5. To be safe in everything you do.
6. To set goals for your upcoming season.
7. To learn to work together as a team.

What to bring to camp:

• Sleeping bag/pillow
• Bug spray/sunscreen
• Toothbrush/toothpaste
• Shampoo/soap
• Sandals/flipflops (shower and hanging out)
• Running Shoes
• Beach Towel/Bathing Towel
• Running clothes (x7 runs)
• Casual clothes (x4 days)
• Swimsuit
• Lawn Chair (please put name on it)
• Flashlight
• Bicycle (bring to HS)

Paperwork Needed:

• Emergency Medical Form (see Coaches for forms – please fill out a new one for our records)
• Parent Travel Consent
• 2018 Camp Behavior Consent

*We are in need of at least 3 parent chaperones Primary responsibilities will be to assist with meals and help ensure athletes are safe and accounted for. If you are interested let Coach Hesson or Coach Schwan know. If you are interested in bringing your family to camp, you may call Pokagon at 1-866-622-6746 to reserve a camp spot (coaches can provide our campsites upon request)

Paperwork & camp fee is due by July 19, 2018 to Coach Hesson