Announcement
XC Newsblast #6: Scott Bauhs Invitational, Stanford Invitational Meets This Saturday!
Dear Parents and Student Athletes,
Hey, Mustangs and Mustang parents, it's homecoming week! It'll be a busy weekend. Here is all our team news.
No School / Captains' Practice this Friday: There will be no school this Friday. The team captains will lead practice from 9-11 on Friday morning (usual meeting spot on the track).
Scott Bauhs Harrier Invitational at Shadow Cliffs in Pleasanton this Saturday:
- The Course: The Scott Bauhs meet lets our runners preview the course that we will run for the EBAL Championships, which is very helpful for both new and returning runners. The course is 2.95 miles for all races -- good practice for the 3-mile races at the upcoming EBAL Center Meet on Oct. 12.
- SAT Absences: If you are taking the SAT on Oct. 1 and will not participate in the Scott Bauhs meet, please reply to this email RIGHT AWAY and let us know if you have not already done so. Please bring your SAT ticket/receipt to practice on Monday.
- Departure Buses: All athletes need to be at school and ready to board the buses at 6:45 a.m. Don't be late! Athletes are NOT allowed to drive themselves to the meet (district policy).
- What to Bring: Wear your uniform, of course, and also wear or bring your Monte Vista warm up suit (or plain black sweats). Unpredictable fall weather has arrived and we need to be prepared to stay warm. Also bring plenty of water and race-friendly snacks.
- Race Schedule / Assignments: Races are held by class, with the Frosh Boys race first at 9:00 a.m. As of the writing of this email, some of the other races have been combined (e.g. Junior/Senior girls) and the timeline for the meet is still in flux. The last race is expected to be the Senior Boys at 1:00 p.m. (Note: varsity athletes who are running at the Stanford Invitational are not attending this meet.)
- Dismissal / Return Buses: Athletes are required to stay until the conclusion of the meet. The buses will be departing at approximately 1:45. Athletes may also chose to go home with their parents after the meet.
- Parents! $6 Parking Fee: The meet is held at the Shadow Cliffs Regional Recreation Area in Pleasanton. Parents who are planning to come watch the meet should be aware that each car entering the park will have to pay $6. If you don't mind a ten minute walk to the park, you can park for free at the BMX park on Stanley Blvd or on Old Vineyard Ave/Park Access Road. Parking in both of those areas is limited.
Varsity Competes at Stanford Invitational:
Our varsity runners (boys and girls) will be competing at the Stanford
Invitational on Oct. 1. We will send additional information separately
to those families regarding logistics for that meet. In short, the boys'
race will be at noon and the girls at 12:30. The bus will depart Monte
Vista at 8:30 sharp. Athletes need to arrive by 8:15.
Volunteers Needed:
In the immortal words of Roseanne Rosannadanna, “If it ain’t one thing,
it’s another.” Yep, we still need more help. Next up is our team pasta
feed (Oct. 11) and our team’s turn to run the football game snack shack
(Oct. 14). This event is a fundraiser for cross country and is a very
social and fun way to volunteer. Details for both events are on our Sign Up Genius page.
We need about 7 more XC parents. Thank you to ALL who have already
volunteered. The team could not manage without the help of all of you
great, active parents!
Go Mustangs!
Courtney Corda, Assistant Coach on behalf of coaching staff
P.S. Ever wonder the right way to use a foam roller or how they help runners?
P.P.S. Don't forget the Booster's Oktoberfest party.
This will be a very fun evening and a great way to meet other sports
parents at Monte Vista. Get your tickets today (sales to XC parents
proceeds to go to help MVXC)!
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