This week's "STUFF"

With one race under our belts and two more this week, the season is starting to really get rolling!  This season goes by SO FAST, so buckle up!  Here's what we need to let you know about for this week:

PRE-REGION RESULTS
Results throughout the season will be available at www.athletic.net.  The Pre-Region Results can be found HERE

ENDURANCE ATHLETICS SPIKE NIGHT
Tonight (Monday) we have our annual Cross Country Clinic/Spike Night hosted by Tyler Shepherd and Endurance Athletics.  It is at 7:00 pm this evening in the Endurance Athletics Store (735 N. Main St in Spanish Fork).  It will be a great informational night and lots of great shoes discounted!  Come support our local running store!

TUESDAY'S HOME MEET
We have our first Home meet of the season on Tuesday, August 25th.  Payson, Spanish Fork and Juab will be competing against us.  The races will start at 4:00 with the Girls, and the Boys race to immediately follow.  WE NEED PARENT HELP, so if your parents are available, please let Coach Thompson know RIGHT AWAY!!  Thank you in advance!

AMERICAN FORK GRASS RELAYS
This Saturday we will be traveling to American Fork High School for the AF Grass Relays, which is a fun, unique race.  It is a 2-mile race (rather than the standard 3-mile race).  The Varsity races will be run Relay style with 5 runners running consecutively using a baton.  The JV races will be run as normal.  It's a great time!  The bus will be leaving Salem Hills at 6:15 am.  Don't be late!  The first races start at 8am!!  Here's the schedule:

8:00 A.M.: Girls J.V. 2 Mile Race-Frosh/Soph.

8:25 A.M.: Boys J.V. 2 Mile Race -Frosh/Soph

8:40 A.M.: Girls J.V. 2 Mile Race - Jr./Sr.

9:00 A.M.: Boys J.V. 2 Mile Race -Jr./Sr.

9:15 A.M.: Girls Varsity Relay ( Top 5 Girls, 2 Miles Each Leg)

10:35 A.M.: Boys Varsity Relay (Top 5 Boys, 2 Miles Each Leg)

USU AGGIE INVITATIONAL

Next weekend (Sept 4-5) we will be traveling to Logan for the Utah State University Aggie Invitational.  This is our 3rd year traveling North for this meet, and it is a great race with magnificent competition!!  As part of the trip, we turn it into an overnight adventure for the team!  We will stay in Ogden Friday evening at the Comfort Suites, then get up Saturday morning to go on a great Trail Run in the Ogden area!  You won't want to miss this great time!  

We need to finalize Hotel rooms this week, so please pay the $50 to the finance office by THIS THURSDAY (AUG 27) so we can finalize our plans!  It's going to be awesome!!!

SEASON START

PRE-REGION

Ready or not, it's here!  The season gets under way this THURSDAY evening with our PRE-REGION Meet!  Here's the necessary Information:

Bus Departure:  4:30 pm from SHHS

Race Location:  Springville High School (the race starts and finishes in the field on the Southwest corner of the school grounds)

Race Times:  Girls race at 6:00pm, Boys race at 6:30pm

SPIKE NIGHT

Once again this season, ENDURANCE ATHLETICS in Spanish Fork has graciously offered to host a "SPIKE NIGHT" for our team.  There will be training shoes and racing shoes on sale at large discounts, as well as Representatives from some shoe companies and a guest speaker.  It is a GREAT evening that is well worth attending.  PARENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND!  Here's the details:

Date:  Monday, August 24th

Time: 7:00 pm

Location: Endurance Athletics  735 N. Main St in Spanish Fork

A word from Endurance Athletics: We have a large selection of Asics, ADIDAS, Brooks and Saucony XC spikes.  We also carry many other brands of shoes for every day trainers. All of these options will be at Discounted Prices for YOU!!  There will be LOTS of prizes, giveaways and a guest speaker that you don’t want to miss.  We look forward to meeting all of you!

TEAM GEAR ORDERS

As promised today at practice, here are the images of our team gear we are offering this year.  Again, we want to emphasize that ALL items listed below are 100% optional, and it is not required for you to order any of the items (although we hope you at least buy the team T-shirt).  Remember, all orders must be submitted by THIS FRIDAY NIGHT (AUGUST 21st).  To order, please click on THIS LINK.

T-SHIRT
"Vintage Blue" Heather T-shirt
50/50 Cotton-Polyester
2-color logo on front
1-color logo on back
$9.00

TEAM JACKET

Sport-Tek 1/4-Zip Pullover
100% Polyester
Chest Embroidery
$30.00

ATHLETIC PANTS
Navy Blue 
100% Polyester Knit w/pockets
Hip Embroidery
$30.00

DUFFEL BAG
Columbia Blue & Grey
Embroidered logo on top
$22.00








WATER BOTTLE
28 oz Aluminum bottle
Blue w/ 1-color logo
$8.00

SPANDEX

Navy Blue spandex
-Volleyball style for women
-Knee-length for men
$20.00

It's Time!!

As the school year comes screaming at us, so does the official beginning of our Cross Country Season!  Our first meet is mere days away, and there is MUCH to be done!  Here's what you need to know:

1. OFFICIAL team practices begin on Monday, August 10th @ 3:00pm.  We will begin taking roll each day and holding you accountable for absences, so be sure to be there each day starting on MONDAY @ 3:00!!
2. If you have not already done so, you need to IMMEDIATELY register for the team with the Utah High School Activities Association (UHSAA) by registering on www.registermyathlete.com.  There are step-by-step instructions on how to do this in the links at the top of this page.  Please do this IMMEDIATELY!!
3. All athletes must receive a Medical Physical Exam each year to participate in high school athletics.  This MUST be done IMMEDIATELY as well.  The necessary form can be found in the links at the top of this page.
4. Each athlete must pay the Nebo School District required Activity/Participation Fee for Cross Country.  It is $60 again this year.  You can pay this at the Salem Hills Finance Office, or online at www.myschoolfees.com.  Please pay this IMMEDIATELY!
5. Our first meet will be on Thursday, August 20th @ Springville High.  Girls will race at 6:30pm and Boys will race at 7:00pm, I believe.  More information will be coming soon!
6. The Salem Days 5K is this Saturday morning (Aug 8th).  We want all of you to run in this race.  Registration can be done at the Salem Rec Office or at the pond Saturday morning prior to 6:45 am.  The 5K begins at 7:30am at the Salem Pond.  PLEASE COME RUN!!