NEW CROSS COUNTRY COACH 2024-2025:
Matt Przydzial -
TRYOUT DEADLINE:
Tryouts have concluded for the 2024 XC team.
If you were unable to make it out, indoor track begins in November.
AUGUST 5-16 SCHEDULE:
Monday August 5, 2024 (Woodson Stadium) : 8-9am Boys/9-10am Girls - Paperwork turn in, team meeting.
Tuesday & Wednesday August 6-7 - Practice, starting at Woodson Stadium (8-10am)
Thursday August 8 - 2000m Time Trial tryout (details below) at West Springfield High School track (8-10am)
*Moved to WSHS since Woodson track is under construction.*
Friday August 9 - Practice, starting at Woodson Stadium (8-10am)
Monday & Tuesday August 12-13: 7:30 - 9:30am Practice, starting at Woodson Stadium
Wednesday August 14 8am - 2000m Time Trial tryout (for those who missed Aug. 8) at West Springfield High School track (8-10am)
*Moved to WSHS since Woodson track is under construction.*
Thursday August 15: 7:30-9:30am Practice, starting at Woodson Stadium
Friday August 16: 7-8:15AM Practice, starting at Woodson Stadium, Cav Kickoff 9-11am at Woodson
TRYOUT DETAILS:
- On Thursday August 8, we will hold a 2000m time trial on the track (5 laps).
- On Wednesday August 14, we will a hold a makeup 2000m time trial for any athletes who missed the 8/8 time trial.
- The top 40 boys and top 40 girls times will automatically be accepted on to the team.
- An additional 5-10 boys and 5-10 girls may be accepted on to the team, at the discretion of the coaching staff.
- If you are unable to attend the Thursday August 8 time trial, you MUST email Coach Przydzial (MPrzydzial@fcps.edu) in advance, informing him of the date you will be arriving at practice, and that you have/will turn in your physical before attending practice.
Exceptions may be made for runners returning from injury, especially those who have demonstrated comparable times in 2023 XC or 2024 track.
After-School Practice:
- Once school begins, we will practice every weekday and some Saturdays.
- After school practice will begin at 3:40 pm until approximately 5:30pm. You can use 3-3:40pm to visit with a teacher, attend club meetings, or make up assessments. You should be on the track, ready to begin at 3:40pm, not walking out of the school at 3:45pm.
- If you are absent from school, you may not attend practice or after-school meets.
- Please email Coach Przydzial if you will not be at practice, attendance will be taken and daily attendance is required.
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