Thank you for all those that attended our booster meeting last night. If you could not attend we have attached the meeting agenda for you to review. – Booster Meeting Agenda

Also a reminder if you have NOT subscribed to our website please do this asap. It is easy and will ensure you receive all communication from the boosters. Go to our website subscribe for updates- https://usccrosscountry.com/

We have some events coming up that we need your help with to make them successful. Please look at the links below to sign up to help.

Car Wash Sign up: Car Wash Sign Up Genius

Pasta Dinner Sign Up to bring food: Pasta Dinner Sign Up Genius

Team Store: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/r5tYgceDyB

Booster Dues: If you have not paid your booster dues please make a payment by Zelle or check (check can be made out to USCHSXC and mailed to Rob Leggat, 2304 Weston Drive, USC, 15241) – Booster Payment Information: https://usccrosscountry.com/join-the-boosters/

School Fee: All student athletes pay a fee to the school. This fee is different from the booster fee. Please follow the link to make the payment – https://uscsdathletics.com/main/otherad/contentID/55470862

Happy 1st day of Cross Country Season! Just a friendly reminder that the Pool Party and Booster meeting is tomorrow, Tuesday August 13th. See details below.

Tuesday, August 13 at 7:00 PM (may arrive at 6:45 for check-in) at Montclair Neighborhood Pool- 1217 Sherbrook Dr. (at the end of the street). If parking lot is full, please park on one side of Sherbrook Dr. only, so we don’t get a visit from our friendly local police! 

We will go over the whole season, additional events such as pasta parties, senior rec, fundraisers, volunteer opportunities, and more.  Coaches will cover training, team expectations, policies, etc.  We do ask that one parent from each family attend.  During the meeting athletes can swim and socialize.  

Each student should bring items to the pool party as follows:

Seniors: 1 pizza

Juniors: dessert, side dish, or snack- if snack, prefer individually packaged so any leftovers can be repurposed for meet snacks

Sophomores: 8-12 Gatorades

Freshmen: case of water bottles (24-36)

Dues are $120 per athlete and can be paid through Zelle (encouraged if possible) https://usccrosscountry.com/join-the-boosters/ Or a check can be made payable to USCHSXC and brought to the pool party, or mailed to Rob Leggat, 2304 Weston Drive, USC, 15241

Welcome to August! We can’t wait to see our wonderful cross country families soon!

Official practice kicks off at 8:30 AM on Monday 8/12. See the full practice calendar here: https://usccrosscountry.com/calendar/

Between now and then, no organized practice.  Students should keep running on their own, or setting something up with a friend is encouraged!

Please mark your calendars for the Athlete pool party/Parent booster meeting

Tuesday, August 13 at 7:00 PM (may arrive at 6:45 for check-in) at Montclair Neighborhood Pool- 1217 Sherbrook Dr. (at the end of the street). If parking lot is full, please park on one side of Sherbrook Dr. only, so we don’t get a visit from our friendly local police! 

We will go over the whole season, additional events such as pasta parties, senior rec, fundraisers, volunteer opportunities, and more.  Coaches will cover training, team expectations, policies, etc.  We do ask that one parent from each family attend.  During the meeting athletes can swim and socialize.  

Each student should bring items to the pool party as follows:

Seniors: 1 pizza

Juniors: dessert, side dish, or snack- if snack, prefer individually packaged so any leftovers can be repurposed for meet snacks

Sophomores: 8-12 Gatorades

Freshmen: case of water bottles (24-36)

Dues are $120 per athlete and can be paid through Zelle (encouraged if possible) https://usccrosscountry.com/join-the-boosters/ Or a check can be made payable to USCHSXC and brought to the pool party, or mailed to Rob Leggat, 2304 Weston Drive, USC, 15241

Each athlete needs to complete these two steps ASAP!!

1. Healthy Roster needs completed by tomorrow August 1st. This is mandatory to participate in the season. This deadline ensures the trainers will have ample time to review forms & provide the coaches with an accurate list of cleared for practice & competitions. This link from Athletics has info regarding Healthy Roster if you are unsure of the steps…  https://uscsdathletics.com/main/otherad?contentID=55470857  You can also reach out to our USC Athletics Trainers if you need further assistance regarding Healthy Roster support submission. Not turning in forms, incomplete forms, & missing the deadline means you will not be cleared to be a part of the XC team when the season officially starts 8/12/24 at 8:30am on the high school track. NO CONCUSSION BASELINE TEST is needed for XC athletes- so don’t worry if you didn’t do one yet- Per our trainers: As we are short staffed, we are only testing contact sports for concussion. XC is NOT considered a contact sport. Thx in advance for your help with meeting these deadlines.
2. Register your athlete on our website at this link: https://usccrosscountry.com/booster-registration/ We need a complete list of athletes that will be participating in Cross Country.

Mark your calendars for some upcoming events.

8/1 – Healthy Roster must be completed by this date

8/13 – XC Pool Party & Parent Meeting at Montclair Pool. More details to come

8/25 – Car Wash Fundraiser at the Sunoco on McMurray Rd near Dunkin Donuts

Optional XC weight training sessions begin this week (tomorrow 7/23) at the High School with 

Frank Cremonese, the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the District

Sessions are every TUES and THURS from  noon-1pm

Meet in the weight room from the outside D7 door adjacent to the football field.

This will begin this week and run through the week BEFORE official practice begins (8/6 and 8/8 would be last sessions)

As we get closer to the official start to the 2024 XC Season there are 5 things that need to be completed. Please complete these items as soon as possible.

All NEW Runners please SUBSCRIBE to our website so you get all the up to date information. This is how we communicate!! Click here to subscribe https://usccrosscountry.com/

Healthy Roster Needs to be completed  (which includes doctors physical). This needs to be completed no later than 8/9/24. This ensures USC Athletics Trainers will have enough time to review & ok you to be on approved to practice list  The sooner you submit Healthy Roster forms online, the quicker the trainers can review your status for Day 1 of Official Day XC Practice.

Please don’t wait to complete these mandatory forms.  Day 1 of official practice is Monday 8/12/24 at high school track start line at 8:30am.  Not on the approved list means you will be sent home & can’t be at practice or on the XC Team. No athlete can participate once the season officially starts until this is completed and accepted by the athletic trainers.  Healthy Roster Information

Fill out the coaches USC XC Team Rules & Expectations.  This is a Mandatory Sign off Google Form.  USC XC Rules & Expectations Google Form

Booster Registration needs completed Booster Registration

Booster Registration Fee paid via Zelle. Booster Payment Information

School Athletic Registration Fee – available to pay starting 8/12 School Athletic Fee Information

Check out this link for the top 10 most frequently asked questions about XC. Top 10 FAQ for XC

July runs will be starting soon! These runs are optional but encouraged!

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 2,9,16,23,30

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 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

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 11, 18, 25

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.  Additionally, athlete attendance will be done each day when the official season starts in August

Returning and prospective parents, please plan to join our Google meet, tomorrow, Monday June 10, at 7:00 PM. Please use this following link: https://meet.google.com/pmm-sxrm-prg We need returning parents to attend in order to vote our new slate of board members in. We also will have a few new items to point out and will have an overview of cross country especially for prospective parents. Returning parents, let’s give our prospective parents a warm welcome. Check your email (sent on June 5) for more information.