Cross Country Camp

Salem Hills High School

Cross-Country Summer Camp

July 19-21, 2016

We will be conducting our annual Salem Hills High Cross country camp this summer.  This camp will take place up Hobble Creek Canyon and at the Nebo School District owned cabins at Shadow Mountain.  We have outlined our basic itinerary over the course of the three days for your convenience.  Also, we have listed the necessary things you must take care of prior to our departure.  PLEASE pay the finance office $50.00.

To Do:

• Pay the $50 Camp fee to Salem Hills High School
• Return the Activity Consent Form to Coach Thompson or Hughes
• Bring all items on packing list
• Be in relatively good shape
• Be ready for a fun three days!!!

Packing List:

• Sleeping bag/Sleeping pad
• Pillow
• Flashlight and good batteries
• Bug repellant
• Towel and washcloth
• Personal items (deodorant, contact lenses, hairspray, Soap, Toothbrush/paste, etc.)
• Personal First Aid kit (Band-aids, Neosporin, etc)
• Bag for dirty clothes
• Rain gear (lightweight poncho, etc.)
• Light parka/jacket/Hoody
• Plenty of  T-shirts
• Running shorts
• Running shoes (and a backup pair, if desired)
• Plenty of  socks
• Long sleeved running shirt(s)
• Long pants
• Sunglasses, if desired
• Sandals, if desired
• Sunscreen
• Watch
• Cards, Frisbees, Footballs, Volleyballs, etc.
• Camera
• Anything else we may have forgotten about…

Tentative Itinerary:

Tuesday, July 19th:

• 8:00 am—Meet at SHHS to bus up to Shadow Mountain
• 9:30 am—Arrive at Shadow Mountain, set up camp
• 10:30 am—Freetime, Set up personal space
• 12:00 pm—Lunch
• 1:00 pm—Team building activities
• 2:00 pm—Free time (horseshoes, volleyball, Frisbee, cards, etc)
• 4:00 pm—Sports Psychology Clinic
• 4:30 pm—Team Run
• 5:30 pm—Dinner
• 6:30 pm—Free time
• 7:30 pm—Guest speakers/Clinics
• 9:00 pm—Bonfire—Skits!
• 12:00 am—Lights out

Wednesday, July 20th:

• 8:00 am—Breakfast
• 9:00 am—Nature Hike/Run @ “The Lake”
• 12:00 pm—Lunch
• 1:00 pm—Free time
• 2:00 pm—Goal Setting Session (personal and team)
• 4:00 pm—Team games/activities
• 6:00 pm—Dinner
• 7:30 pm—Games/Dance-off!
• 9:30 pm—Movie in the Woods
• 12:00 am—Lights out

Thursday, July 21st:

• 8:30 am—Morning team run
• 9:00 am—Breakfast
• 10:00 am—Break camp
• 11:00 pm—Depart Shadow Mountain
• 12:00-12:30 pm—Arrive home at SHHS

Remember to pay the $50 to Salem Hills HS.  Please feel free to contact either Coach Thompson or Coach Hughes if you have any questions.  Thank you for your support of our program.

Coach Bart Thompson bart.thompson@nebo.edu

Coach Jen Hughes jennyh856@gmail.com

End of Season

As we wrap up the season, we as coaches just wanted to say thank you to all of you who have made this season great--both as athletes and as parents.  We know how much sacrifice is required to participate and excel at a sport, especially one like Cross Country, so we take our hats off to you for your commitment.  It's been a pleasure coaching you!

As part of tradition, we would like to celebrate the season as a team at our annual Team Banquet.  All team members and their parents are encouraged to attend.  Dinner will once again be catered by Clarion Gardens Catering, so you know the food will be outstanding!  We do need to get a head count ASAP, so if you could please go to THIS LINK and RSVP, that would be magnificent!  Here's the information:

It’s time to once again CELEBRATE

another season of Salem Hills Cross Country with us!

When:  Tuesday, November 17^th, 2015

Time:  6:00 pm

Where: Salem Hills Cafeteria

Who:  All Salem Hills Cross Country Athletes and their Parents

Cost:  Athlete is paid for. Parents are $8.00/person.  Please pay to SHHS Finance office or to www.myschoolfees.com

RSVP:  Please RSVP by THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12^th by going to our RSVP page HERE.

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!!

Driving Directions To Cross Country Camp

Any parents wishing to join us at camp are MORE THAN WELCOME to come up! We love having visitors. Here's the directions, in case you want/need to join us!

Directions to Shadow Mountain

• Drive up Hobble Creek Canyon
• Continue past the Golf Course, till the road forks
• Take the LEFT FORK
• Drive 4.5 miles up the Left Fork of Hobble Creek Canyon
• You will see a turn-off on the LEFT side of the road.  There’s a small street sign that says “Whittemore Dr.”  Take this turn-off.
• Follow Whittemore Dr. up about 2.1 miles.  It will turn from pavement to dirt about ¼ mi up.  Each time the road forks (over the 2.1 miles), keep on Whittemore Dr.
• At some point along the road, you will come across a gate --I’m not sure exactly where it is… There is an access code that must be entered.  It is 9512.
• At about 2.1 miles, the road will fork again.  There’s a cabin up on your right.  Take the LEFT fork, called Oakwood Dr.  
• The road will wind around for another .7 miles, and eventually becomes Nebo Circle.  You’ll pass through a gate, and into camp!  WELCOME!!!

2015 Cross Country Camp

2015 Cross Country Camp

Shadow Mountain

July 27-29, 2015

Departure:  Monday, July 27th @ 8:00am from SHHS Track

Destination:  Nebo School District owned cabins at Shadow Mountain (Up Hobble Creek Canyon)

Return:  Wednesday, July 29th @ approximately 1:00pm to SHHS Track

Cost:  $50--To be paid to the SHHS Finance office, or online at myschoolfees.com

The Plan:  

• Please come with your running clothes on.  The bus will drop us off at the bottom of the dirt road to the cabins, and we will run up to the cabins (approximately 2 miles)
• Once camp is set up we will spend the day with team-building games/activities, group projects/discussions on sport-related topics, free time, etc.
• Monday evening we will have a group evening run followed by a campfire activity as a team.  
• Tuesday we will spend the morning running up to “The Lake” where our captains will introduce the team’s theme for the year.  
• Upon returning from the hike we will again have team activities until dinner.  
• After dinner we will have our “party night”--including music, Dutch oven cobblers and a movie in the woods (McFarland, USA).
• Wednesday morning we will do a morning run and a few team activities before cleaning up camp and returning home!

This is something you all want to be a part of!  If you’re trying to decide whether Cross Country is for you or not, this is the BEST possible way to decide!  Come see what we’re all about!  It is a great time, with great food, great friends and great memories.

Call either Coach Thompson (801-369-0445) or Coach Hughes (801-787-1844) if you have any questions.  

Packing List:

• Sleeping bag
• Pillow
• Personal Hygiene items
• Enthusiasm
• Clothes
• Several sets of running clothes
• Excitement

That's seriously about it! Everything else will be taken care of! Come ready for a great time!

Please fill out this permission slip and return to either of the coaches this week!

2015 Cross Country Parent Meeting

Man, it never ceases to amaze us as coaches how quickly the school year flies by!  Yet, here we are!  And if it's the end of the school year, that also means it's time to start training for the coming Cross Country season!  Wow!!  Hopefully you are ready to join us and help us build on our winning tradition!  

We will be having a Parent's Meeting for all athletes and their parents interested in running Cross Country with us this coming school year.  Please make EVERY EFFORT to be at this meeting, as we will discuss a ton of critical information for our summer training, our team camp, our season schedule and our California trip!  Also, we will be going through the registration process the Utah High School Activities Association requires each athlete to do.  

Here's the information:

DATE: Thursday, May 21st
TIME: 7:00 pm
WHERE: Salem Hills Cafeteria
WHO:  Any athletes interested in joining Salem Hills Cross Country and their parents

End of Season

And just like that the season has come to an end and it is time to look back on the past few months and celebrate the progress we made and success we experienced together!  Here's some information as we end the season:

Season Results
All of our Team results for the season can be found online at www.athletic.net.  You can search for Salem Hills High School (or just click HERE).  This is a great resource, as you can look at all your personal times, or the team times, or compare your times from past years, etc, etc.  

California
For all the athletes traveling to California next month, please make sure all your fees are paid at the finance office and you have registered for the race.  Registration is online at www.footlockercc.com.  Also, please be sure you have all your detentions cleared through 1st term!  Also, remember you are required to continue to be to practice each day! (see the schedule below)

Pre-Footlocker Race
There will be a Pre-Footlocker Race Saturday, November 8th @ American Fork High School.  It is a great race to keep us in racing form for Footlocker!  More information will be coming at practice!  Plan on being there!

Post-Season Practices
We are still practicing each day, although our schedule has changed a bit.  We have FORMAL team practices each Mon, Wed and Thursday.  These days are absolutely mandatory.  On Tuesday and Friday we have CAPTAIN-LED practices.  These are generally quicker and less formal.  You are still expected to be to practice on these days.  However, if you HAVE to miss practice for a valid reason, make it on Tuesday or Friday!

Team Banquet
It's time to gather once again as teammates and parents and celebrate your hard-work and progress!  It is a great evening and we want all our athletes and their parents to be in attendance.  We will have the dinner catered once again, probably by Smokehouse BBQ once again.  We will pay for the athletes, and we are asking for $8.00/parent to help cover most of the costs of their dinner.  Here's the specifics:

Date:  Tuesday, November 18th
Time:  6:00 pm
Location:  Salem Hills High School Cafeteria
Who:  All Salem Hills Cross Country runners and their parents
Cost:  Athletes--Free;  parents--$8.00/parent
Dress:  Casual
RSVP:  PLEASE RSVP by Saturday, November 8th by clicking HERE.  This will allow us to purchase the appropriate amounts of food for everyone.  
Payment:  Please pay the SHHS Finance Office or online at www.myschoolfees.com

Pre-Region Results and Team Gear

PRE-REGION RESULTS

Last night we competed in the first meet of our 2014 Cross Country Season, and it was a great start for our team! We competed against our Region VIII competitors at Provo's Kiwanis Park. Our girls finished in 3rd place overall, led by McKenzie Cowden, Haley Johnston, Kailey Ritchie, Katie Grass and Amber Edmondson as our scoring Varsity runners. The boys finished 2nd place overall, led by RJ Lundberg, Chayden Zeeman, Ramato Cooper, Nathan Chesnut and Devin Minson as our scorers for the team. It was a solid start for both teams, and we look forward to moving forward from here! You can find the complete results HERE.

WASATCH INVITATIONAL

Our next opportunity to improve is THIS WEEKEND at the Wasatch Invitational @ Soldier Hollow.  Here is the information:
Bus leaves SHHS @ 6:55 am
JV Jr/Sr Girls @ 9:00am
JV Jr/Sr Boys @ 9:30am
Varsity Girls @ 10:00am
Varsity Boys @ 10:30am
JV Fr/So Girls @ 11:00am
JV Fr/So Boys @ 11:30am

The weather is forecast to be in the mid- to upper- 50s during our races with Scattered Thunderstorms.  Should be an AWESOME day for running in some dirt (or mud!)  Let's go improve ourselves as individuals and a team!

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.  Remember, all orders must be submitted by Monday night (August 25th).  To order, please click on THIS LINK.

T-SHIRT
Dark Grey Heather T-shirt
50/50 Cotton-Polyester
2-color logo on front
1-color logo on back
$9.00






HOODIES
Two options:

Columbia Blue Hoody
50/50 Cotton-Polyester
2-color logo on front
$30.00

Blue Tie-Dyed Hoody
50/50 Cotton-Polyester
2-color logo on front
$30.00

SWEATPANTS
Traditional Cotton pants
Athletic Heather Grey
Straight leg w/pockets
1-color logo on hip
$16.00

DUFFEL BAG
Columbia Blue & Grey
Embroidered logo on top
$20.00








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

Let the Season Begin!

Well, here we are!  Another summer is in the books and another season is upon us!  The summer flew by, and now it's time to get to work!  Here's what's going on this first week:

RUNNING CLINIC HOSTED BY ENDURANCE ATHLETICS
Endurance Athletics is a brand new running store in Spanish Fork that is putting on a Running Clinic exclusively for the Salem Hills Cross Country Team.  The owner, Tyler Shepherd, is bringing in professional runners and experts in the industry to spend a few minutes with our team discussing topics such as:

• Running form
• Racing strategy
• Injury prevention
• Injury care and treatment
• Running shoe(s) selection

Please come join us!  Here's the information:

When:  Tuesday, August 19th from 7:00-8:00pm

Where:  Endurance Athletics--735 N Main St.  Spanish Fork (in parking lot with The Italian Place)

PRE-REGION MEET
Location:  Kiwanis Park (Provo)--approximately 900 N. 1100 E.
Departure:  Bus leaves at 5:00 pm on Wednesday from Salem Hills High School
Race Schedule:
6:30 pm  Combined Girls race
7:00 pm  Combined Boys race

We look forward to seeing where our team is going into the season and where we can improve!  Plan on being with us.

TEAM PICTURES

We will be taking our Team Picture on Wednesday before we leave for the meet.  Please be dressed in your full uniform and on the football field at 4:15pm on Wednesday for our picture.  If you're not there, you're not in the picture...


WASATCH INVITATIONAL

This weekend we will travel to Soldier Hollow in Heber Valley to race in one of our favorite races of the year (albeit a month earlier than usual!)  Soldier Hollow is a challenging, fun course that will test our team to start the season.  We're looking forward to the challenge!  Here's the details:

When:  Saturday, August 23rd, 2014
Location:  Soldier Hollow
Directions:  From Provo, take US 189 through Provo Canyon.  Immediately at the end of Deer Creek Reservoir, turn left onto Route 113 and follow the signs to Soldier Hollow.

Departure:  Bus leaves at 6:55 AM from Salem Hills High School

Race Schedule:
9:00 a.m. JV Junior/Senior Girls race
9:30 a.m. JV Junior/Senior Boys race
10:00 a.m. Varsity Girls
10:30 a.m. Varsity Boys
11:00 a.m. JV Freshman/Sophomore Girls race
11:30 a.m. JV Freshman/Sophomore Boys race

2014 Season

Our 2014 Cross Country Season is just around the corner!!!

We will be having our Team Meeting on Thursday, May 22nd after school.  We'll meet in the SHHS Cafeteria!  Come, and bring your friends!  We want to have the biggest team yet this season and hope you will join us!!

California 2013 Trip

Believe it or not, HERE WE GO!!!  We will be leaving on Thursday, December 5th from the high school @ 6:50 am.  Please be on time!

We will have a FINAL REQUIRED MEETING on Wednensday, December 4th right after school in Coach Thompson's room.  Be sure to be there!

Here is the Itinerary for our Trip.  Or Click Here for a printable version. 

ITINERARY

Thursday, December 5, 2013                         

• 6:50 am—Depart SALEM HILLS HS—don’t be late!
• Lunch in Mesquite
• Check into the Fairfield Inn  in West Covina, CA (626-678-8988)
• Workout as a team
• Dinner on your own at any number of restaurants.
• Student must be in rooms and QUIET by 9:30pm.

Friday,  December 6, 2013                             

• Breakfast @ Hotel

·         8:00 am Check out the race course                                                

• Packet Pickup Mt San Antonio College Walnut, CA
• 11:00 am Return to the Hotel  
• 11:30 pm Depart for our trip to Balboa Beach
• Lunch at Ruby’s Diner at the beach
• 5:00 pm Return to Hotel
• Dinner on your own at any number of restaurants
• Student must be in rooms and Quiet by 9:30pm.

Saturday, December 7, 2013

• Early—Breakfast @ Hotel
• Races and Awards—Races are between 7:00 am and 10:00 am. 
• 11:00 am Return to the hotel
• Lunch on your own
• 2:30 pm Depart for Disneyland
• 4:00 pm Spend evening at Disneyland
• Dinner in the park
• 11:00 pm Exit Park and return to hotel and straight to bed

Sunday, December 8, 2013

• Breakfast @ Hotel
• Departure for Utah as early as it is safe and legal for the driver to drive
• 9:00 pm Return home (or earlier if we leave CA early)

Packing Suggestions:

DEODORANT (and other toiletries PLEASE!!!!!), Running shoes, racing shoes, uniform, “normal” clothes, workout clothes, swimsuit & towel, boogie board?,  jacket, picture ID, pillow/blanket, book, music, games, Video/DVD (PG or G), snacks, camera, CASH for food/souvenirs, Frisbee/football/volleyball,….

End of Season Team Banquet

It is time for us to once again gather and celebrate another season of Salem Hills Cross Country!  We want you to be with us, so PLEASE save the date and RSVP so you can come celebrate the efforts of our great kids!

What: End of Season Banquet--Dinner catered by Smokehouse BBQ, Awards, video highlights, etc.
When: Tuesday, November 19th
Time: 6:00 pm
Where: Salem Hills Cafeteria
Who: All Salem Hills Cross Country athletes and their parents
Cost:  Athletes are no cost.  Parents are $8.00/person
RSVP:  Please go HERE to RSVP by Thursday, November 14th

End of Season

Our Varsity Boys after finishing 4th at the Utah State Championships

What a great end to a great season!  Thanks to all of you for your hard work and dedication throughout the season.  We, as coaches, are proud of the way you worked, competed and fought.  We saw a lot of improvement during the season--both collectively and individually.  

We want to give a SPECIAL shout-out to our men's Varsity team that was able to claim the Region VIII Championship and finished 4th place at the Utah State Championships.  Well done boys!  Our Varsity runners for the Region and State Championships were:  Gavin Hasty, Tate Muhlestein, Russell Lundberg, Devin Minson, Chayden Zeeman, Ramato Cooper and Critter Phillips.  Way to Represent!  Gavin Hasty was the individual Region VIII Champion as well.  He finished 3rd at the State Championships, followed by Tate Muhlestein, who finished 11th at State!
If you would like to take a look at your season bests, they are all up-to-date on Athletic.net.  Click HERE  to check out our team's results!

Also, we've taken almost 1,000 photos throughout this season.  They are all online for your enjoyment!  Click HERE to check out the team pictures!  Thanks to you athletes who manned the camera throughout the season to capture these great memories!

Mid-Season Post

So, as usual, the season is moving faster than this blog is being updated, so as a result, I'm a bit behind on posting information...  My apologies...  Here's a few items for anyone out there who checks this site occasionally:

Schedule Changes:
We have a couple of last minute changes to our schedule to finish out the last month of the season.  Here's what we have left with the specific information I currently have for each: (PS, we DO send an Itinerary home with your athlete before EVERY meet with specifics on dismissal time, race time, race location, weather forecast, course description, etc.--if you haven't seen those... It's your kid's fault!  :)

• Friday, September 27th--Nebo Invitational @ Maple Mountain High School.  The schedule will go as follows:
• Frosh/Soph Girls @ 3:00
• Frosh/Soph Boys @ 3:30
• JV Girls @ 4:00
• JV Boys @ 4:30
• Varsity Girls @ 5:00
• Varsity Boys @ 5:30
• Wednesday, October 2nd--Sanpete Classic @ Skyline Mountain Resort (in Fairview).  They haven't released a schedule yet, but based on last year's schedule, it will probably be:
• JV Boys @ 4:00
• Combined Girls @ 4:30
• Varsity Boys @ 5:00
• CANCELLED--Friday, October 4th--Park City Invitational--We have decided NOT to go to Park City's inviational due to it's proximity to the Sanpete Classic.
• Tuesday, October 8th--Meet w/Maple Mountain HS @ the SF Sports Complex.  We decided to put together one last FLAT, FAST meet as a final tune-up prior to Region!  Schedule will probably be:
• Girls @ 3:30
• Boys @ 4:00
• Wednesday, October 16th--REGION VIII Championships @ Salem Hills HS.  We are hosting this meet and will DEFINITELY need parental help once again!  The schedule will proceed as follows:
• JV Girls @ 4:00
• JV Boys @ 4:30
• Varsity Girls @ 5:00
• Varsity Boys @ 5:30
• Wednesday, October 23rd--UHSAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS @ Sugarhouse Park (SLC).  We will leave at approximately 10:00 am.  The girls will race @ 1:30, the boys @ 3:00.

Season Results

I have been keeping track of our season results online at www.athletic.net.  You can view all meet results thus far in the season, unless I haven't received any results... Our team's exact link is:  http://www.athletic.net/CrossCountry/School.aspx?SchoolID=29229

USU AGGIE INVITATIONAL

2013 Aggie Invitational

Dear Parents-

In previous seasons the Salem Hills Cross Country team has traveled to Cedar City the first weekend of October for an overnight meet.  However, due to situations outside our control we will not be able to travel to Cedar City this season.  While we are disappointed about this, we are excited to have come up with what we believe to be a great alternative.

As hopefully your son/daughter has already told you, we will be taking the Salem Hills Cross Country team to the USU Aggie Invitational on Friday-Saturday September 6th-7th.  We have never traveled to Logan for a meet before, and have heard great things about this meet.  Additionally, it will be an opportunity for us as coaches to build relationships and network with college coaches/programs in Northern Utah.

While this meet is optional, we REALLY want everyone to come with us!  We’ve done our best to keep the costs at a minimum so money hopefully won’t be a deterrent for anyone.  We are asking each athlete to pay $50.00 to the SHHS Finance office to help with the cost of the trip.  While that won’t completely cover all costs, it will be close enough to make it work!  That will include:  Bus, Hotel, Dinner, Breakfast and Race Entry Fee.  The only other cost would be some money to buy lunch on our way home after the meet.  

Here are the items needed and due dates:

• By Wednesday, August 28th:
• Parent Permission slip filled out and returned to Coach Thompson
• By Friday, August 30th:
• $50.00 paid to the SHHS Finance office

Pre-Region Results

Here are the Pre-Region meet results from Wednesday evening.  We had a great meet with the Lady Skyhawks finishing in 2nd place and the Guys finishing 1st!!!  Way to go SKYHAWKS!  We are on our way!  Now the real work begins!

RESULTS

It's GO TIME!!!

Ready or not, here we GO!!!  Our season officially gets under way on Wednesday evening with the Pre-Region meet at Salem Hills.  Here is the schedule:

-Athletes be there by 5:30 pm to warm-up

-Girls race @ 6:30pm

-Boys race @ 7:00pm

We could still use some more parental assistance at the race if anyone is available.  Just find coach Thompson on the track before 6:15.  (He'll be the one running around like a crazy person...)