We’ve had some great training this past week and are gearing up for our first race on Tuesday August 24th at Druid Hills Middle School.
County Race #1 Druid Hills Middle School (Tuesday August 24th)
Everyone that has been training regularly will compete in this race. If you do not want to race or cannot race due to a prior obligation, please email Coach Hendrickson today. The bus will leave from the DHS gym at 3:40pm, and the 3 mile race begins at 5:15pm. Students should change into their uniform at DHS before boarding the bus, as there are limited restrooms at the race site. In addition, runners are expected to wear the Dunwoody XC Tshirt before and after the race. Masks are required on the bus and in all indoor facilities. 8th Graders are welcome to ride the bus from DHS, or their parents can drive them directly to the meet from PCMS. Runners that do not want to ride the bus may speak with Coach Hendrickson individually as this season only – parents may drive their own student to and from the meet site.
Once we get to the race site, all athletes should help carry team gear and set up the site. Runners will receive their race number and their timing chip. The race number gets pinned to the front of the uniform jersey, and the timing chip is securely attached to their shoe. Please ask a senior for help if needed. No jewelry may be worn. Watches are allowed, but not GPS or smart watches. Any compression shorts under the uniform must be solid black. Seniors will lead team warmup, drills and stretches before getting to the starting line at 5:00pm. It is a three loop course. Following the race, students should return their timing chip to a coach, and start their cool down on the track. We will stretch as a team, and have a team meeting before concluding the meet. There is an admission fee for spectators to this meet, that must be paid in advance on GoFan. After our team meeting, students can checkout with a coach if they are riding home with their parents.
Practice this week -
As we get ready for the first meet, just a reminder that we will hold practice Mon and Fri from 6am to 7am – and Tues, Wed, Thurs from 340pm to 500pm. If practice needs to be cancelled for any reason, it will be posted here as well as sent via the remind. As always, if you have any questions or need additional information, please just ask a coach.
Go Wildcats!!