Cross Country - Fall 2024 - REGISTRATION CLOSED

DESCRIPTION: Cross country is on! There will be organizational zoom meeting 5:30-6pm on Thursday , September 5th  (Link to register is here https://umich.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0vcuyqqzwrGNTmK8NE_rAxDLTPWmZY0H7o - note you will get the link to join by filling out the form at that link.) Grades 5-8 are welcome. The Zoom meeting will be recorded for those who cannot attend. 

 

Practices will start Monday 16 Sep and run from 3:30-4:30 on Mondays and Thursdays. 

We anticipate about 4 meets. We will get you the exact dates ASAP. 

 

The focus will be on self improvement. We anticipate practices will involve running/jogging 1-4 miles - with some variety, games, and intervals. 

 

If your child is participating - try getting them running a bit … today! (Getting 1-2 runs in before we officially start will be helpful but not required.)

 

ABOUT THE COACHES: 

Madeline Godfrey (she/her) is a Honey Creek 2nd/3rd Grade teacher. Madeline ran XC and Track in both Middle and High School. Madeline's goal is to encourage young people to find joy in running, connect with a positive community, and pride themselves on putting their best foot forward.

 

Will Meurer (he/him) is a Honey Creek parent, U of M emergency room doctor, and avid runner. Will ran cross country in 8th-11th grade and then had to stop due to injury. He came back to running later in life. His hope is to help children build a healthy, sustainable and enjoyable love of propelling themselves that they can enjoy for years. 

 

WHEN: Mondays and Thursdays from 3:15 until 4:30pm from September 16th through October 28th; 

 

WHERE: Meet on the soccer field for Warm-ups unless rainy (then under front entrance) Pick-up at the soccer field at 4:30pm.

 

WHO: Students in grade 5th - 8th 

 

COST: $200 per student.* You MUST be registered for After Care through Honey Creek's CampDoc portal with the Health Profile completed and then you will be billed through Honey Creek's PayPal account.  

 

Wardrobe: Students must wear weather appropriate athletic clothing that they feel comfortable moving in. Students must wear running shoes with socks and bring a full water bottle. Please restrain long hair for clear vision. 

 

Snack: Bring a small, healthy snack (fruit), & avoid snacks with lots of processed sugar or that will make you sleepy. 

 

ANY QUESTIONS: Contact Will Meurer at willmeurer@gmail.com

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*The fee is greater this year as the season is longer and there are more meets with fees.