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DATE DAY OPPONENT PLACE TIME 9/22/08 MON LMS, UMS, BEACON HOME 4:15 9/26/08 FRI WEST POINT INVITATIONAL AWAY 4:15 10/2/08 THU BEACON AWAY 4:15 10/6/08 MON BEACON HOME 4:15 10/17/08 FRI PORT CHESTER INVITATIONAL AWAY 4:15 10/20/08 MON BEACON AWAY 4:15 10/23/08 THU RYE INVITATIONAL AWAY 4:15 10/27/08 MON PAWLING AWAY 4:15 SITE FOR ALL HOME GAMES: TYMOR PARK
Cross country is one of the many sports offered at AMS. This will be my second year as the cross country coach here at AMS. I have also coached track & field and wrestling for about 5 years. The team was very successful last year and I know we can continue to build on our success this year. I hope that you will come join the team.
The team practices and competes during the fall season beginning during the first week of school through mid to late November. Any 7th and 8th grade student with a current sports physical is eliglible to participate on the cross country team. There are no official "try-outs" to join the team. You simply show up and you are on the team. Please check with the school nurse, Mrs. Siegel to determine if you have a sports physical or to sign up for one. Sports physicals will occur on Wed., Sept. 10 and Wed., Sept. 17.
The team will practice everyday after school from 2:30 to 3:30, rain or shine. Athletes will take the 3:45 activity bus home. Athletes are expected to attend practice each day. Athletes should show up each day with a positive attitude, motiviation to try their best, appropriate clothing, and a water bottle. They should wear appropriate clothing during practice, which include t-shirt, shorts, sweatshirt, sweatpants, comfortable running shoes/sneakers. During the fall season, weather is often unpredictable and the temperature varies significantly during the day. It is important to wear layers in order to stay warm during practices and meets. Always have an extra jacket or hooded sweatshirt for the really cold days. I recommend bringing the water bottle each day to stay hydrated.
The team will have approximately 6 to 9 competitions this year. We will compete against other local schools such as LMS, UMS, Beacon, & Pawling. The team may also participate in some invitationals that would require us to travel to some schools farther away. A schedule will be posted during the first two weeks of school. Races are approximately 1.5 miles in length.
I looking forward to another great year as the cross country coach. I hope that you will join me this season. It will be a lot of fun!
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