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 of time! Please complete ASAP so we can work on building the roster. (Thanks to all those who have already completed this step!) (Once finished , it directs you to the dues payment page. It’s great if you can pay, but payment now is not required. You can pay later on). Thanks!!

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 July 10: Practice at Trail by Al’s 9:45 AM, lifting at 12:30 PM at the HS weight room

Get physical form completed this month for Healthy Roster.

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 to go over injury prevention. These sessions will be at 11:45am.

Tuesdays 9:45 AM-10:30 AM at Al’s Cafe/Rite Aid Montour Trail Entrance (parking available at the Elementary School which sits behind the Rite Aid (Washington Elementary School, 515 Clifton Rd, Bethel Park, PA 15102):July 1,8,15,22,29

Wednesdays at 6:30 PM-7:15 PM at Tandem Bike Shop Montour Trail Entrance (Tandem Connection Bike Shop, 5 Georgetown Rd., Hendersonville, PA):July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

Thursdays 9:45 AM-10:30 AM at Al’s Cafe/Rite Aid Montour Trail Entrance (parking available at the Elementary School which sits behind the Rite Aid (Washington Elementary School, 515 Clifton Rd, Bethel Park, PA 15102):July 3, 10,17, 24,31

ANY CANCELLATIONS or changes will be done through SportsYOU.  The Join code for SportsYou is: WL28FRND.  We will use this as the primary information platform from Coaches to Athletes/Parents. 

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 business will be to elect our Booster Board for the 2025 season.

The slate is :

President- Amy Sarkett; Vice President; Shannon Paupa (new to board)

Secretary- Megan Pasquini; Treasurer- Rob Leggat

Returning families, we ask that if at all possible, you join in order that the vote may be conducted.  Then we will be giving an overview of participating in cross country geared more towards our new and prospective families. We encourage you to stay on the call to give our new families a great XC welcome, but if you need to exit the meeting that’s OK. 

For high school students: Coach Petrick will hold a short meeting on Tuesday June 3^rd after school for anyone interested in running cross country. 

For Ft. Couch students: Coach Chermak will hold an introductory meeting during the school day on Tuesday June 3, time and details will be announced at school. (Please note this is an updated date).

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 to race with us for a great cause!

Sign up here: Race Sign Up Form

All proceeds will go through the Iron Phi foundation towards ALS treatment and research. Visit support.ironphi.org to donate.

Contact Max Gresh 412-525-3240 and Caleb Guarino 412-506-2548 for more details

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 back to the banquet tonight so that the boosters can hold onto all signs for next year!

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 Plaza (164 Fort Couch Road). Please fill out the RSVP form at this link – Banquet RSVP. Your prompt attention at filling this out and making payment is appreciated.

Also Seeking pictures from the season for the slide show (pasta dinners, bus, hanging out, etc). Drop them here! https://albums.memento.com/nap29999

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 Classic Pink out meet. This is always a fun meet to watch and see the sea of Pink running on the course. USC XC made a donation to the St Clair Hospital Oncology Fund.

Just a reminder to sign up for the end of season Banquet. Join us as we celebrate all of our athletes at an end of season banquet. The banquet will be held on Wednesday October 30th @ 6:30pm at The Crowne Plaza (164 Fort Couch Road). Please fill out the RSVP form at this link – Banquet RSVP. Your prompt attention at filling this out and making payment is appreciated.

Also Seeking pictures from the season for the slide show (pasta dinners, bus, hanging out, etc). Drop them here! https://albums.memento.com/nap29999

Good Luck to our athletes running at WPIAL’s @White Oak Park on Thursday 10/24th.

Running For the Girls Team: Kylie Baran, Hannah Bemm, Stella Birmingham, Mckenzey Mack, Meredith Rhodes, Hope Waldron, Ella Unice, Paola Ruiz, Sidney Schalk & Pritika Gupta

Running For the Boys Team: John Unice, Caleb Guarino, Carter Kashak, John Paul Rainone, Humberto Ruiz, Caden Sarkett, Nolan Sarkett & Daegan Duffy

Information for anyone attending the event: Each spectator will need to purchase a ticket online. Tickets can be purchased here: https://gofan.co/app/school/PA68325?activity=Cross%20Country USC will race in the AAA races, stay for awards, and stop for dinner on the way back.
RACE TIMES are as follows: AAA Boys race is 3pm. AAA Girls races is 3:45pm. AAA Awards is 4:30pm