Important Dates For 2022 XC Season
JUNE
Tuesday, June 7th - Summer Training Sessions Begin
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Incoming 7th - 12th graders are welcome to join the Hempstead XC program for morning runs. During the month of June we meet Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. In July we meet Wednesdays as well. Sessions run from 8:00 am - 10:00 am (10:30 on Thursdays for lifting). We strongly encourage our incoming freshmen to attend and get to know their fellow teammates! The summer training sessions consist of a fun and competitive dynamic warm-up by playing Ultimate Frisbee on the field turf. Then, we perform a few minutes of our dynamic stretching routine, drills for running mechanics, and complete our daily mileage.
Daily mileage varies depending on the age and level of fitness for each athlete. We ensure that every athlete starts off the summer with safe and easy mileage; however, we will eventually encourage every athlete to slowly and safely increase daily and weekly mileage. Summer training sessions begin by meeting on the HHS track at 8:00 am and usually lasts until 10:00 am. Improving one's level of fitness is imperative to the enjoyment and success of both the team and each athlete in the sport of Cross Country!
Follow us on twitter @hempsteadXC
Sign up for updates on Remind, text the code @xc2022hhs to the number 81010.
Incoming 7th - 12th graders are welcome to join the Hempstead XC program for morning runs. During the month of June we meet Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. In July we meet Wednesdays as well. Sessions run from 8:00 am - 10:00 am (10:30 on Thursdays for lifting). We strongly encourage our incoming freshmen to attend and get to know their fellow teammates! The summer training sessions consist of a fun and competitive dynamic warm-up by playing Ultimate Frisbee on the field turf. Then, we perform a few minutes of our dynamic stretching routine, drills for running mechanics, and complete our daily mileage.
Daily mileage varies depending on the age and level of fitness for each athlete. We ensure that every athlete starts off the summer with safe and easy mileage; however, we will eventually encourage every athlete to slowly and safely increase daily and weekly mileage. Summer training sessions begin by meeting on the HHS track at 8:00 am and usually lasts until 10:00 am. Improving one's level of fitness is imperative to the enjoyment and success of both the team and each athlete in the sport of Cross Country!
JULY
Family Week is the week of July 24-31. Coaches may not have contact with athletes this week - we will NOT meet for morning runs.
Family Week is the week of July 24-31. Coaches may not have contact with athletes this week - we will NOT meet for morning runs.
August
Monday, August 1st - Team Camp Begins
The HHS XC Team Camp is very important to the success of the 2022 XC Team! A tremendous amount of team building, instruction about the sport, eating habits, daily practices for a healthy lifestyle and instilling strong leadership will occur and be implemented at our Team Camp. It is STRONGLY ENCOURAGED that any Hempstead athlete planning on running for the 2022 Cross Country Team be present at our Team Camp!
Additional information can be seen below in the Team Camp dropdown above.
Monday, August 8th - Official First Day of Cross Country Practice!
We meet in room L004 at the beginning of every practice at 2:40 pm (Monday - Friday). Athletes will need to arrive in running attire and running shoes and have an updated practice permit recorded in the Activities Office.
Saturday practice times run from 8:00-10:30. Athletes will meet trackside at Hempstead HS on Saturday mornings.
Practice Permit Reminder!!!
Practice Permits need to be on record in the Activities Office before any Cross Country athlete can participate in practice. Visit Wanda Wallace in the Hempstead Activities Office the week of August 1-5 to obtain your permit. Do not wait until the last minute to make sure you are able to practice.
Wednesday, August 10th - Parent/Guardian Informational Meeting in the Library at Eleanor Roosevelt MS
This meeting will begin at 6:00 pm in the Roosevelt library. The coaching staff has important information to communicate in order to ensure the success and well-being of your son and his XC season!
Tuesday, August 16th - 2 mile Time Trial at the Dubuque Soccer Complex.
Start time: 4:00 pm. Parents are welcomed to watch the Time Trial and cheer on their son(s).
Saturday, August 20th - Team Fundraiser: HHS XC Mileage-athon
We are excited for this year's Fundraiser! We request each HHS XC Athlete to petition family, friends, neighbors, etc. for monetary pledges per mile that will be run at our Saturday, Aug. 20th practice. Pledge forms must be completed with the goal amount pledged by the beginning of practice on Wednesday, August 17th!
Thursday, August 25th - Team Picture
We hire professional photographer, Tom Bierie for our Team Photo. All athletes who attended the Team Camp will have received an order form and a Hempstead Cross Country issued uniform to wear for the photo. The order form MUST be present at the team photo with payment.
NOVEMBER
End of Season Celebration
Details yet to come.
The HHS XC Team Camp is very important to the success of the 2022 XC Team! A tremendous amount of team building, instruction about the sport, eating habits, daily practices for a healthy lifestyle and instilling strong leadership will occur and be implemented at our Team Camp. It is STRONGLY ENCOURAGED that any Hempstead athlete planning on running for the 2022 Cross Country Team be present at our Team Camp!
Additional information can be seen below in the Team Camp dropdown above.
Monday, August 8th - Official First Day of Cross Country Practice!
We meet in room L004 at the beginning of every practice at 2:40 pm (Monday - Friday). Athletes will need to arrive in running attire and running shoes and have an updated practice permit recorded in the Activities Office.
Saturday practice times run from 8:00-10:30. Athletes will meet trackside at Hempstead HS on Saturday mornings.
Practice Permit Reminder!!!
Practice Permits need to be on record in the Activities Office before any Cross Country athlete can participate in practice. Visit Wanda Wallace in the Hempstead Activities Office the week of August 1-5 to obtain your permit. Do not wait until the last minute to make sure you are able to practice.
Wednesday, August 10th - Parent/Guardian Informational Meeting in the Library at Eleanor Roosevelt MS
This meeting will begin at 6:00 pm in the Roosevelt library. The coaching staff has important information to communicate in order to ensure the success and well-being of your son and his XC season!
Tuesday, August 16th - 2 mile Time Trial at the Dubuque Soccer Complex.
Start time: 4:00 pm. Parents are welcomed to watch the Time Trial and cheer on their son(s).
Saturday, August 20th - Team Fundraiser: HHS XC Mileage-athon
We are excited for this year's Fundraiser! We request each HHS XC Athlete to petition family, friends, neighbors, etc. for monetary pledges per mile that will be run at our Saturday, Aug. 20th practice. Pledge forms must be completed with the goal amount pledged by the beginning of practice on Wednesday, August 17th!
Thursday, August 25th - Team Picture
We hire professional photographer, Tom Bierie for our Team Photo. All athletes who attended the Team Camp will have received an order form and a Hempstead Cross Country issued uniform to wear for the photo. The order form MUST be present at the team photo with payment.
NOVEMBER
End of Season Celebration
Details yet to come.
