Hi Everyone.
I hope your summers are going really well so far and that you're getting lots of quality training in (in addition to having a great time, of course). Camp was awesome this year - I hope even more of you can make it next year. But, the summer is more than halfway done and we're looking forward to a really exciting season, so here are just a few things to keep in mind over the next few weeks.

1. Be training! August 20th is going to get here very fast. Make sure your running at least 5 times per week before then so that practice isn't a shock to your system and you give yourself the opportunity to have a great season. Team members are still practicing on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday: http://www.newportxc.com/practices

2. GET ELIGIBLE! Here are the collection times for your eligibility packets. Remember, you MUST be cleared before practice starts on Monday August 20th at 3pm. Returning athletes who are not cleared on time cannot participate this year. Please make yourself aware of this and take responsibility for your own eligibility. NO EXCUSES!!!

3. PRACTICE TIMES Practice will be held at 3pm each M-F starting August 20th until school starts. I know that creates some difficulties for those of you in band, but is the only time that works for the whole coaching staff. Band members need to talk to the coaches and try to work something out with band directors to miss band or come late so that they can get to enough XC practices. We can work things out if you plan in advance.

4. RUN FOR AIDAN! On Saturday August 18th the Second Annual Run for Aidan will take place at Wilburton Park. This is a really important event for the Newport XC Family because it raises important funds for Mitch and Mindy Leffler's (former Newport XC coaches) son Aidan. Aidan has Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and we really want to support him by raising even more than last year, so please take part. Registration starts at 7am, the boys race at 8am and the girls race at 8:45. It's a great way to support the Lefflers, and it also gives you an opportunity to run your home XC course with your teammates before the season starts.

To UNSUBSCRIBE - You got this email b/c we believed you might still be planning to do XC this year. If not, please just let me know and I'll remove you from the email list.

See you all soon!
Coach Heffernan