Join us on Wednesday August 13th at 7:00 PM (arrive 6:45) for the Athlete Pool Party/ Parent Booster Meeting. This will be held at Montclair Pool (end of Sherbrook Drive) and is for athletes and parents. We ask that everyone bring something to share for the evening as well as a snack or drink item that we can use for meet days. Please see list below with what each class should bring.

Seniors – 1 Pizza (for pool party) & 1 box Granola Bars (for meet snacks)

Juniors – Dessert, side dish or individually packaged snack for pool party & 1 box Fruit Snacks (for meet snacks)

Sophomores – 2 Cases Gatorade (8-12 per case)

Freshman – 2 Cases of Water (24-36 per case)

Reminder that Healthy Roster is due by August 1st. Please have all the forms and necessary physicals filled out and submitted. No athlete can practice without Healthy Roster being complete. Any issues or questions you can reach out to the trainers. https://www.healthyroster.com/

The August practice schedule is in SportsYou but listed below are the first two weeks. If there are any changes they will be posted in SportsYou.

August 11,12,13 – 8:30am -10:00am

August 14,15 – 3:00pm-5:00pm

August 16 – 8:30am-9:30am

August 18 – 3:00pm-5:00pm (after practice Freshman, Sophomores & Juniors will paint Senior Signs)

August 19 – 8:30am-9:30am

August 20,21,22 – 3:00pm-5:00pm

August 23 – 8:30am-9:30am

#1 FROM TRAINERS, they have clarified they want all items submitted through Healthy Roster no later than 8/1/2025…

Just a friendly reminder that ALL ATHLETES must have their Healthy Roster Forms completed through the app or online prior to AUGUST 1st. NO ONE will be permitted to practice starting on AUGUST 11th (first official day) if you are not “approved status” by the USC Athletics TRAINERS. If you are not “approved status” you will be sent home and cannot attend practice until your forms have been rectified. If you have questions regarding Healthy Roster or your if your status has been “approved” yet, you MUST reach out directly to the USC Athletics TRAINERS in the Healthy Roster app, OR email alec.uttech@ahn.org to ALEC UTTECH. The link below has info from the athletics department regarding Healthy Roster… https://uscsdathletics.com/main/otherad?contentID=55470857

#2 FROM COACHES regarding THURS 7/24/2025 morning practice is cancelled…

Tomorrow on Thurs 7/24/25 we will NOT have official practice at AL’s Cafe part of the trail in the morning. The Coaches will not be available to manage an official practice in person Thurs 7/24/25 morning. We will delete the Thurs 7/24/25 Practice from the SportsYou calendar. However, athletes are encouraged to run on their own by doing a 20-40min easy run with 5x10sec surges per usual that day, preferably on the trail

#3 our teamstore is live….

The 2025 USC XC Teamstore is Live Click on link below to view & access the store https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/LSxeaAvvuT There’s over 35 items from which to choose in a variety of cuts, styles, colors, & options for personalization. The sale works great for athletes, families, and/or USCXC fans. With each sale the USC XC Boosters will receive a small profit. Items will ship 3-4 weeks to customer address after the store closing date. Feel free to share the link if you’d like to friends, fans, & families.

#4 from Fleet Feet…

Hello there! We are passing info along from Fleet Feet related to Spike Day Deals on Saturday August 9th from 10am-5pm Cross Country season is fast approaching. As you prepare to take on the things mud, grass and hills, Fleet Feet Pittsburgh is here to help you succeed! We hope that you can join us for Spike Day on Saturday, August 9th for some great savings and a lot of fun. We will be offering the following discounts for student-athletes at both our Bakery Square and South Hills locations! 15% off spikes $10 off trainers Buy 3, Get 1 Free socks from Feetures and Balega Additionally, our highly trained outfitters will also be happy to give advice on anything else running-related like recovery tools, nutrition or watches. We look forward to supporting you and your goals this year! All the best, Fleet Feet Pittsburgh 1751 North Highland Road Pittsburgh, PA 15241 (412) 851-9100 186 Bakery Square Boulevard Pittsburgh, PA 15206 (412) 643-3444

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!