Coaches and boosters update week of July 17

Hope everyone is enjoying their summer runs.  A few items to note:

1. Coaches report that the turnout at the summer practices has been impressive and is providing a lot of excitement as we get closer to the start of the season!  
2. The weather has been very cooperative to date, but in the event of bad weather that would cause us to cancel a summer practice the following steps will be taken on our end to communicate a cancellation: Coach Petrick or Coach Chermak will make the decision 30 minutes prior to the start time and at that point, we will send an email to both the Athletics office and the Boosters so both websites can post the announcement.  We will also post the message on the following Google Doc Link 2023 CROSS COUNTRY FALL INFO & ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM COACHES.  So please check the websites (Athletics and Boosters) and feel free to check the link above as well. Also, use your best judgment, we will run in the rain but not in thunder or the threat of lightning.  Coaches anticipate having another communication app approved in the next few weeks, but this is not in place yet- stay tuned!
3. Wednesday July 19, the owners of the Tandem bike shop are hosting a small informal 5K which will occur during our practice time.  If any athlete would like to test their training and enter the 5K, they are welcome to do so.  However please do not feel any obligation to do so, there is no expectation on coaches’ end that you compete in the race.  Coaches will hold typical practice for anyone planning on coming and not competing in the 5K.  The final Tandem race is held August 9 which runners may feel free to participate if they wish. See details below.
4. Speaking of ice cream, the boosters will treat all runners to ice cream at Tandem following the July 26 practice, to celebrate all their summer running!
5. If you have not already, please update your information in Healthy Roster, coaches cannot allow anyone to practice who is not cleared through the athletics office by August 14.  Please try to submit all forms no later than Friday August 4. If paperwork is not submitted until the 13th or 14th, there is a strong chance you will not be cleared in time for the first practice.  Healthy Roster is open for athlete registration.  All athletes must have a physical signed no earlier than June 1.  Log in at dashboard.healthyroster.com or links are also on the booster website. 
6. Don’t forget to put the start of mandatory practice (August 14) and pool party/booster meeting (August 17) on your calendar!