Important Note:

      While summer conditioning is optional, it is extremely important to spend some quality time this summer getting in shape.  I expect each athlete to be able to run 2 miles by the second week of August; however, this is not a requirement.  If you will be out of town this summer (July or August) but are interested in being on the team, e-mail me at coach@freewalt.com or call me at 419-203-5280 so I can add you to my list.  Absences before school starts will be excused for vacations, family events, and summer sports, but please notify me.  All athletes must have 10 official practices and a valid physical before they are allowed to run in a meet.  Physical forms are available in the high school athletic office.  This schedule is subject to change.

Q. What is Cross-Country?

Cross-Country is distance running.  Each race is two miles long.  In Track & Field, athletes race around … you guessed it … a track.  In Cross-Country, athletes race through wooded trails, through meadows, up hills, down hills, etc.  Think of it as “off-road” Track & Field.  It’s a great opportunity to compete and a great way to get in shape for other sports (like basketball, wrestling, baseball, softball, and track).

Q. When and where are practices?

Conditioning and practices will be held during the summer at the shelter house near the pond at Faurot Park from 7:00-8:00 pm. Once school starts, practices will be held after school everyday from 2:45-4:30.

Q. What do I need to take to practice?

Comfortable running/training shoes and socks (not basketball sneakers, track spikes, or skateboarding shoes), comfortable shorts and shirt, a water bottle, and a POSITIVE ATTITUDE.

Q. What about the weather?

If it is pouring, if there is lightning, or if there is a thunderstorm warning or tornado warning for Allen County, a summer practice will automatically be cancelled.  If in doubt, please call me at 419-203-5280.

July

20  Tuesday —  7-8 pm—Optional Conditioning at Faurot Park (meet at the shelter house by the pond on Cole St.)

22  Thursday — 7-8 pm—Optional Conditioning at Faurot Park

27  Tuesday —  NO MIDDLE SCHOOL CONDITIONING (coach on vacation - run on your own)

29  Thursday —  NO MIDDLE SCHOOL CONDITIONING (coach on vacation - run on your own)

August

3  Tuesday —  7 pm—Exchange Club 5k at Heritage Park (optional)

5  Thursday —  7-8 pm—Optional Conditioning at Faurot Park

9  Monday —  7-8 pm — Practice at Faurot Park (meet at the shelter house by the pond on Cole St.)

10  Tuesday — 7-8 pm — Practice at Faurot Park

11  Wednesday — 7-8 pm — Practice at Faurot Park

12  Thursday — 7-8 pm — Practice at Faurot Park

13  Friday —  10-11 am — Practice at Shawnee MS (meet at the 5th/6th grade playground behind the MS)

16  Monday —  7-8 pm—Practice at Faurot Park

17  Tuesday —  7-8 pm—Practice at Faurot Park

18  Wednesday — 7-8 pm—Parent Meeting at Shawnee HS East Cafeteria / Practice after meeting

19  Thursday —  6 pm—All-Comers XC at Spencerville HS (optional, but recommended)

20  Friday — 10-11 am — Practice at Shawnee MS (meet at the 5th/6th grade playground behind the MS)

23  Monday —  7-8 pm—Practice at Faurot Park

24  Tuesday —  Shawnee vs. LCC at Faurot Park (Team Race)

25  Wednesday —  7-8 pm—Practice at Faurot Park

26  Thursday — 7-8 pm—Practice at Faurot Park

27  Friday — NO PRACTICE (rest and eat some bread and pasta!!!)

28  Saturday —  Milton-Union Invitational (Team Race)