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Trainer talk with one of the HS athletic trainers (part 2) will be on Thursday July 17 at 11:45 AM at the HS trainers office near big gym. This will be appropriate for both those who attended last week’s session and those who missed it.

A quick reminder that ALL athletes both new, returning, and potential need to be registered- go to the Parent Tab on the booster website usccrosscountry.com , and on the drop down menu click “Booster Registration.” It took me 47 seconds to complete! It takes you less than one minute but saves the board TONS ofContinue reading “Please register your athlete under the Parent Tab”

Tuesday July 8: Practice at Trail by Al’s 9:45 AM, followed by optional team meal at Eat N Park South Hills Village. Trainer Talk at 11:45 at High School Training Room, followed by lifting at 12:30 at the weight room. Wednesday July 9: Practice at Tandem Connection (near Georgetown Rd.) at 6:30 PM Thursday JulyContinue reading “Reminders week of July 7”

July runs will be starting Tomorrow July 1st! These runs are optional but encouraged! All of the below information is also on the calendar in SportsYou. Additionally we have the weight room with weight training coaches scheduled for Tuesdays & Thursdays from 12:30-1:00pm. Join the athletic trainers on July 8th & 17th before lifting toContinue reading “July Group Runs, Weight Room & Injury Prevention Sessions”

Hello cross country families! The booster board is already planning for the upcoming Fall 2025 season.  Please plan to attend our Google meeting on Tuesday, June 3rd at 7PM.  Please see your email for an email sent on May 28th for the link, or contact us if you cannot find the link. The first and primary order of businessContinue reading “June 3 Spring Booster Meeting on Zoom”

Please support XC alumni, Max Gresh as he raises funds for ALS research. This year he will be bringing the fight against ALS to Upper St. Clair through the Iron Phi Challenge 5k. The run will be held on Saturday November 23rd at Gilfillan Park. So get out your running shoes and be ready toContinue reading “Join the race against ALS”

We are looking forward to seeing everyone who RSVP’d for the banquet at 6:30 PM tonight at the Crowne Plaza. If you indicated that you were bringing payment tonight, please remember to do that. Also, if your athlete is a freshman, sophomore, or junior, and took home the locker name plate, please bring it backContinue reading “Banquet Tonight!”

It was a great day for all of our runners who participated in WPIAL’s yesterday. We are so proud of all of you and a great end to your season. Huge congratulations to Caleb & Meredith who qualified for States! Looking forward to cheering them on at Hershey!

Please RSVP for the banquet no later than Thursday Oct. 24th. We need to give a final headcount to the hotel. Also if you have not made your payment via Zelle or Venmo please do so by the same date. The banquet will be held on Wednesday October 30th @ 6:30pm at The Crowne PlazaContinue reading “Banquet RSVP & Payment DUE!!”

This morning, Saturday October 19th the cross country team volunteered their time to help clean up Gilfillan Farm. It was a great day and the kids got a lot of work done. Thank you to all those that were able to come out and help. Last Thursday was a beautiful day for the Mingo ClassicContinue reading “USC XC Gives Back, Banquet Reminder & WPIALS!”