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CoEd Middle School Cross Country


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September/October 2021 Schedule


Updated on 06/10/2022

HMS XC Fall 2021 Schedule

Our schedule includes a combination of practices at the middle school and Pennypacker Park home course. Expect that athletes will have the opportunity to race approximately once a week (Tuesdays) on the course. Athletes will also practice 1-2 times a week at the Pennypacker Park home course  (usually schedule later in the week) and 1-2 times per week at the middle school.  We also anticipate 2-3 championship meets for a limited roster of qualifying team members (details TBA closer to these meets). 

First Meeting: Due to the half day of 9/9, we will have a google meeting with the athletes (3:00pm 9/9) A google meet code will be provided within the team’s google classroom. Students are added to the google classroom once they are on the approved team roster. The first in-person meeting/practice will be on 9/10 (3:00pm 9/10).

Middle School Practices: 3:00-3:45 OR 3:00-4:00 (see schedule) By 3:00, students should report to the HMS flagpole on Chestnut Street to check in with the coaches. Students will be dismissed from the middle school flagpole at 3:45 or 4:00: girls team and boys team specific practices will dismiss at 3:45, whole team practices will dismiss at 4:00.

Pennypacker Park Home Course Practices: 3:30 report to Pennypacker Park picnic tables near the starting line along Park Blvd (near the baseball field/parking lot across from where School Lane intersects with Park Blvd). Students will be dismissed from the park at 4:30.

Pennypacker Park Meets: Try to arrive to Pennypacker Park location (map linked above) 45 minutes before race time when possible.  The first four meets (9/21,  9/28,  10/5, 10/12) will be at 4:45 after the high school varsity races.  The last two meets (10/19 & 10/26) will go off at 4:00 since there are no high school races on those days.

About the 2021 HMS XC Season


Updated on 06/10/2022

Looking Ahead to the 2020 Season:

GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE TEAM:

  • Mrs Courtney Baker - head coach cbaker@haddonfield.k12.nj.us
  • Mrs. Michelle Cannaday - assistant coach   
  • Mrs. Michele Barranger - assistant coach     
  • Mrs. Maureen Baker - volunteer coach 
  • Mrs. Helene Usher - volunteer coach

Program philosophy The middle school cross country program exposes the team members to distance training and racing at the 1.5 mile distance. Students of all ability levels and experience are welcome to become part of the program. They will be challenged to steadily progress in their training and improve in their performances. 

We do not expect athletes to train prior to the season, but since many team members have asked how to best prepare, we have an optional summer training plan available here for guidance: Optional Summer Training Log

Season Information Handout (information also listed below)

Practices: We will have a combination of practices at the middle school and the high school's pennypacker park. Practices are 3:00-3:45 or 3:00-4:00 when @ HMS or 3:30-4:30 when @ Pennypacker Park September's schedule will be linked here in August. October's schedule will be linked here in September.  We will announce any changes to the schedule on this site, google classroom, morning announcements, and the remind text message.   

Home Meets- Team members meet at Pennypacker Park picnic table area (near the baseball field/small parking lot in the park) 45 minutes before race time. Arrive at 4:00 for 4:45 race. Arrive no later than 3:30 for 4:00 race. The  middle school course is 1.5 miles within the park.  It is at the officials discretion, based on number of athletes running, whether the girls and boys race together in one race or in two separate races.  This is unknown until race time. (A note about parking: Please park in the Bancroft/Hopkins Pond lots.  The small lot at the course fills up, and it will be blocked off for parking shortly before 4:00, since the middle school race course runs along the lot entrance.)

Map of Course:  Map of Pennypacker Park HMS XC Home Course (1.5 miles)

Uniforms - Uniform cotton t-shirts will be provided this year for team members who do not already own one.  They are anticipated to match last year’s uniform tops (black shirt with white design). If you are unable to wear your shirt to a meet, please wear any Haddonfield gear or our school red/black colors, if possible. 

Running/Clothing: Wear supportive running shoes to prevent injuries. Bring extra sweats to keep warm in the later part of the season. Bring a labeled or identifiable water bottle to all practices and meets. 

Practice/ Meet Cancellations: In the event of rain or inclement weather, cancelations will  be announced to the students before the end of the school day.  This will occur over the HMS school announcements.  Cancelations and/or changes in scheduling will also be posted on twitter (@HMSTrackXC) and Remind text messaging system as well as within our google classroom.

Meet Schedule: Please see the "Schedule" tab on the team webpage. 


COMPETITION SCHEDULE (late September - October )

ALL TEAM MEMBERS ARE INVITED TO COMPETE IN THE HOME MEETS BELOW! 

  • 4:45 September 21st vs. Haddon Township & Sterling @ HOME

  • 4:45 September 28th vs. Audubon @ HOME

  • 4:45 October 5th vs. Haddon Heights @ HOME

  • 4:45 October 12th vs. West Deptford & Haddon Township @ HOME

  • 4:00 October 19th vs. Haddon Heights & Haddon Township & Paulsboro @ HOME

  • 4:00 October 26th Colonial Conference Championship Meet @ HOME

Details for attendance at the travel championship meets TBD. Roster will be limited. Dates below. 

  • 10:00 September 25th Six Flags Wild Safari Invitational 2021 @ AWAY (Six Flags)

  • 9:00 October 9th SJTCA Open @ AWAY (DREAM Park, Logan Township)


TEAM COMMUNICATION:

Communication Updates will also be provided here on the "team news" tab on this website. Please follow us on twitter for updates, as well: @HMSTrackXC  All team members and parents are asked to follow the Remind account (formerly known as Remind101). We will text the schedule weekly and any reminders or announcements, as needed. 

Remind Account Sign Up: Sign up for text message updates to be texted directly to you from the coaches. Please sign up by grade level with your full name by texting the number 81010 with the message:

 @hmsxc6 for grade 6 students/families (or go to https://remind.com/join/hmsxc6)

 @hmsxc7 for grade 7 students/families (or go to https://remind.com/join/hmsxc7)

 @hmsxc8 for grade 8 students/families (or go to https://remind.com/join/hmsxc8)


JOINING THE TEAM: 

  • You must complete and turn in necessary paperwork: Link to Sports Forms  Updated forms are required each year. Please check with the school nurse, Mrs. Michele Barranger, if you have any questions about your paperwork. Since the season begins September 7th, it is very important that team members turn in paperwork to the HMS nurse's office during August since there is a turn around time for approval through the school doctor.

  • You must Register via Genesis: See link for directions.

FAQ

How will I know when I have been approved for the team? As students are added to the roster, they will be added by the coaches to a “Fall 2021 Cross Country Team” google classroom.  (In the past, students were able to view the lists hung around the school, but with this year’s safety precautions, students can check google classroom to see when they have an invitation to join the team classroom.)

Can I join the team at any time? Yes! We usually have a roster of well over 100 team members and this is common. Newcomers are always welcome to join the team anytime during the season, but please understand that after the start of the season we need to allow for processing time for the team nurse and team doctor to clear the student to practice.

> Information on Registering for the Team via Genesis 

> Link to Sports Forms (please turn in to the HMS nurse's office)

**Please note that Impact Concussion Testing is NOT required for the middle school team**

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