State Runner-ups!

2nd in the State!

CONGRATULATIONS ON A WONDERFUL PERFORMANCE AT THE STATE MEET!  YOU RAN RIGHT INTO THE BAY HIGH SCHOOL RECORD BOOKS BY PLACING 2ND IN THE ENTIRE STATE!  THE ENTIRE TEAM AND COMMUNITY COULD NOT BE MORE PROUD OF YOU LADIES!

Thank you to everyone that came to Hebron to cheer on the Lady Rockets!  It mean to so much to us all that you were there to witness this special moment for the program!

Thank you for all the wonderful support!

REMINDERS:
- Uniform collection is MONDAY (11/11) in Coach Ashley's Room immediately after school!  Have everything washed and ready to submit in person!  Everyone is busy, NO EXCUSES.  Get there early and you will be done quickly!
- SPORTS AWARDS NIGHT is TUESDAY (11/12) - be sure to get your tickets in the Athletic Office.  As always we will meet in the LIC for our CC Awards after the School Awards in the gym.  We have so much to celebrate, see you there!

REGIONAL CHAMPIONS!

REGIONAL CHAMPIONS!

 

CONGRATULATIONS LADIES!

We are so incredibly proud of what you accomplished at the Regional Meet on Saturday!  You should be very happy with your performance and getting super pumped for the STATE MEET!

There will be a State Send Off on Friday at 7:55am, the State Team will be called down in advance to get in position in front of the band!  Be sure to cheer as loud as you can as the girls pass by!  Any fan of Bay Cross Country is welcome to attend the send off, just be sure to come early so you get a good spot!  We will be signing the banner after the send off and taking lots of team pics!  Then we load the bus and off to Hebron!

Spirit Bus info:
- Bus leaves at 7:30AM on Saturday
- Girls race at 11:45AM
- You must sign up in Athletic Office, with form and $9.00

Thank you for all the support as always!  Special thank you to Sara Ferrara, Mia Russell, Abbey Strauss, Norah Hoke, and Kara Gillespie for cheering on the girls at Tiffin!  It meant so much to all of us to have you there! 

State Meet info click HERE

REMINDER:
- SPORTS AWARDS NIGHT IS NOVEMBER 12TH!  EVERYONE SHOULD BE THERE TO CELEBRATE!

District Champs!

2013 District Champs!

Congratulations on an amazing performance at Districts ladies!  We are so proud of the way you ran in the cold and muddy conditions.  Can't wait to see you run on some solid ground...hopefully at Tiffin!  You should all be very proud of what you accomplished....16 points!  WOW!

Thank you to everyone that came to support the team... especially in the gross weather!  Meant so much to see all of you at the race!  Please be sure to ride the bus with us to Tiffin!  We would love to see Blue & White lining the course at Regionals!  Bus leaves at 8:00AM, race is at 11:45AM!

LCCC practice....before the mud ; )

REMINDERS:
- Vote for Maddie & Amanda for PD Runner of the Year!  Click HERE
- Please submit payment for jackets/spandex if you have not already
- Please get uniforms clean for collection, we will announce day and time soon
- Sign up for GET FIT class with Mrs. Frey, flyers were sent to parent emails!
- Hope to see lots of Rocket fans on Saturday in Tiffin!  Thank you so much for the support already!

WSC Champs!

2013 WSC Conference Champions!

Congratulations on your Conference Championship!  We are so proud of each and every one of you and everything you've accomplished this season!  Please take time to check out the season results grid to see how you progressed!  You are all amazing!

Special THANK YOU to Mr. Knap for all the wonderful support throughout the season and helping with course set-up, Mrs. Kerka and Mrs. Bechtel for organizing the awesome WSC-shirts and Maddie Britton for the cool design, Mr. Nortz and Mr. Gillespie for organizing all the parent volunteers, Mr. Voiers for leaf-blowing the entire course, and Mrs. Orr for running the concessions!  Thank you all for your help, this would not be possible without the support of our wonderful parents!!!

District Info
Location: LCCC
Bus Leaves: 11:00AM
***EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO RIDE THE BUS TO CHEER ON THE RUNNERS!***
Race: 1:00PM

Stow Results & WSC Info

Congrats on a nice performance at the Stow Invitational.  You handled the heat, hills, and new course very well!  We still need to work on getting out fast and in front of the competition, but you have all improved with that each week.

Golden Spike Winners:

Runners of the Week:


WSC Info

Please report to the gazebo by 8:30am on Saturday.  Warm-up starts at 8:45 SHARP!  Be sure you have removed all jewelry, used the rest room, put in your spikes, etc.  Once we start warm-up you should be focused on the big race!  We are so excited to see you all run on our home course for the championship!!!

HS Girls - 10:00am
HS Boys - 10:45am
Awards
MS Girls - 12:30pm
MS Boys - 1:00pm

T-shirts will be for sale at the pavillion: $10 short sleeve/$15 long sleeve

Thank you to all the parent volunteers that work so hard to make this event possible!  We are so thankful that we get to host this meet in our home town where fans can come cheer on the Rockets on our beautiful course!  It is all thanks to you!

REMINDERS:
- Potluck at Gillepsie's tonight at 6:00pm - last one of the season!  Be there!
- Volley for the Cure:  We are all going straight to the girls volleyball game right after the potluck to support a great cause and the volleyball program!
- Uniform collection will be next week.  So please be sure to get your uniform washed!

Gilmour Results & Stow Invite Info

Congrats on another great performance at Hogwarts!  You got out fast and stayed in front of the competition.  Congrats to both Varsity and JV for their 2nd place finishes in a competitive field! Thank you to Mrs. Kerka and Mrs. Bechtel for decorating the bus to get us all in the Harry Potter spirit!

We had 12 lifetime PR's and 3 season PR's, and this is before you've gotten any rest.  Way to run ladies, we are so proud of you!

Golden Spike Winners:

Kara Gillespie - Kara ran to a lifetime PR by almost a minute at Gilmour! She has battled through injuries and setbacks but never gave up! Way to go Kara, you should be very proud of your new PR! You set a great example of determination for the rest of the team!

Maddie Schwartz - Maddie also had a lifetime PR by almost a minute, and it is all do to her a hard work ethic and never quit attitude. She struggled with injuries in the beginning of the season but did a nice job managing and recovering… all the way to a new PR! Way to go Maddie, we are so proud of you!

Runners of the Week:

Christina Kinkelaar - Christina is member of Group 2 Chains and a great leader on the team. Kinks is not only a talented runner but she also leads through her actions on a daily basis. Christina always gives 110% in every workout and she makes even the hardest workouts enjoyable for her teammates! Congrats Kinks!

Abby Lindway - As a freshman Abby has run with confidence and poise. Managing injuries and tough new workouts at the high school level can be overwhelming but Abby has taken everything in stride and run consistently well all season long. She always has a positive attitude and always does her best which lead to a huge :44 second PR at Gilmour! Way to go Abby!!!


Stow Bulldog Invite Info
Click HERE for directions to Silver Springs Park

Silver Springs Park
5027 Stow Rd.
Stow, OH

Bus LEAVES - 6:30AM
Varsity (Elite Race) - 9:00AM
JV - 10:00AM
Open - 11:10AM

Varsity - Cusimano, Christel, A., Bechtel, O., Arko, Christel, S., Voiers, Mlakar
JV - Smith, Bricmont, Berlan, Kinks, Milligan, Hanna, Uram, J.

REMINDERS:
- Thank you Arko's for hosting potluck!
- Thank you to the Seniors for decorating the showcase and ordering/designing the awesome spirit wear!

Strongsville Results & Gilmour Info

It was rainy, it was muddy, it was cold! You girls really persevered and did what you needed to do. We asked you to stay positive, stay focused, not worry about time, think about passing girls… and you did it! We can’t wait to see you run at Gilmour- should be a nice, dry day! :)

Congratulations to our very own Alyse Arko for being named the 2013 Homecoming Queen! 

Queen Alyse!

 

Ready for the parade!

After the muddy run ; )

Golden Spike Winners:

Emily Neroni - Emily had a great race despite the mud and mess. She works so hard in practice and that is why she sees great results regardless of the conditions. Emily has worked through injuries with a positive attitude over the last four years and definitely come out on top. We are so proud of you Emily, keep up the hard work!

Margaret Sullivan - Margaret is a newbie to xc but runs like she has been doing it her whole life! She runs with consistency and determination and that keeps her dropping time from week to week. Even with the messy conditions Margaret ran tough and stayed close to her lifetime PR. Way to go Margaret, we are so proud of you and can’t wait to see what you do next!

Runners of the Week:

Marlee Berlan - Marlee works so hard at every single practice and sets a great example for the rest of the team! She is the epitome of what a cross country runner should be, hard working and dedicated not to mention very talented. Our only complaint about Marlee is that we didn’t get to have her on the team all 4 years! Congrats Mars!

Andrea Hanna - Drea is not only a talented runner, she makes the cross country team a family. She works hard in everything she does and encourages everyone around her. She takes care of her teammates and cares so much for everyone on the team. She is the heart of Bay XC! We can’t imagine the team without you Andrea, thanks for always being your best!


Gilmour Invitational
Gilmour Academy
34001 Cedar Road
Click HERE for map of campus
Parking $3.00

D1 Varsity Race - 5:30pm
Open/JV Race - 6:30pm
Click HERE for race map

Bus leaves school at 2:30pm, only athletes participating in a race are permitted to leave school early in order to compete.  Members of the team that are not competing are welcome to join us at the meet to cheer on the team, they just can't ride the bus due to the departure time.

REMINDERS:
- Potluck at the Hoke's!  Thank you for hosting, two years in a row!
- Please pack a healthy dinner and lots of snacks on Friday!  You will be hungry!
- Saturday practice is for varsity runners only, everyone else should relax and rest!

 

Boardman Results & Strongsville

Wow, great running and good times at the Spartan Invite. This was a new course for everyone and you took it in stride! Now maybe people will stop asking, “Where’s Bay?"

Varsity took 2nd and Open placed 3rd in a very competitive field!  And everyone seemed to enjoy the carnival like atmosphere... and the steak and sausage sandwiches.... looks like we will be going back next year!

Golden Spike Winners:

Josie Uram: Josie had a great race and a lifetime PR of 43 seconds! She consistently drops time due to her strong work ethic and competitive nature on race day! Perfect splits and an amazing finish Josie, we are so proud of you!

Ellie Frey: Ellie had a lifetime PR of 50 seconds and did a nice job running strong the entire race. Ellie has a positive attitude and does her very best every day at practice, which is why she drops time and runs so well on a consistent basis. You had an amazing race Ellie, keep up the hard work!

RunnerS of the Week:

Abby Christel: Abby had an incredible race and a season PR of 10 seconds. Not only was it her fastest race of the season but Abby’s competitive nature was clear as she beat a tough competitor right at the line. After the finish she congratulated her competitor for a great race, which made her coaches so proud ; ) Abby is so focused and NEVER gives up, which sets a great example for her teammates!

Alyse Arko: Alyse not only had a season PR, she won the entire open race! She also had the 6th fastest time for the entire Rockets squad! Like she always does, Alyse ran smart and didn’t get caught up chasing early front runners. She ran with confidence and strength which carried her all the way to the finish line. Way to go Alyse, we are so proud of you!


STRONGSVILLE FLEET FEET INVITE

Strongsville High School
Bus leaves - 7:45am
Varsity (9) - 10:00am
JV/Open - 11:am

***If you would like to transport your daughter home from the race, PLEASE email Mr. Spellman ASAP!  They ask for at least 48 hour notice... which is NOW!***

REMINDERS:
-Potluck at Mr. Christel's tonight, thank you for hosting! (check calendar for address/directions)
- Jackets and spandex are FINALLY here... we will email you with payment info once all is confirmed.  Thank you for your patience!
- We only have 4 more meets and 3 full weeks of practice left for the majority of the team.  Please please please try to have your runner at practice everyday!  We know some things are unavoidable, however we post the schedule so appointments can be scheduled around the critical workouts! 

Tiffin Results & Boardman Invite

Dip in the lake after a hot run!

Congratulations on a great performance at the Tiffin Carnival!  Varsity placed 2nd, JV placed 6th (among other varsity teams) and Open  placed FIRST!!!  Check finishtiming.com for complete results and to the right for splits!

JV - 6th place!

Varsity - 2nd place!

Open - FIRST PLACE!!!!!!!

Golden Spike Winner: Rose Mlakar - Rose had another great race this week, and another PR! She works hard in practice every day and all of that dedication is paying off! We are so proud of you Rose, very impressive!

RunnerS of the Week:
Amanda Cusimano - Amanda had another major lifetime PR after breaking the huge 20:00 barrier last week! She was also the first freshman to finish in the entire race and the fastest freshman we have ever had on the team! WOW! Congratulations Amanda!

Lea Flanagan - Lea had a season PR at Tiffin and is the model of consistency and positive attitude on the team. No matter what the workout Lea finds a way to not only push herself but also encourages her teammates to push themselves as well. We are so lucky you are part of the team Lea!

Boardman Info
Race is at Boardman High School
7777 Glenwood Ave, Youngstown OH
Bus LEAVES at 8:30AM
Varsity Race: NOON
JV/Open Race: 12:30PM

Reminders:
- Thank you to the Britton's for hosting a wonderful potluck!
- Thank you to Mrs. Walker, Mrs. Kerka, and The Uram's for handling the concessions!
- WATCHES & WATER!

AL Results & Tiffin Info

1st Place in Maroon Division

Congratulations on another great performance, especially in the MUGGY HOT conditions!  Varsity took 1st, Jv took 2nd, and Open took 3rd!  Excellent day for Bay XC!

Golden Spike Winner:  Briana Nosan- Briana had an amazing race, with a fantastic kick at the end!  She also had another lifetime PR this week, dropping almost 2 minutes.  This was extremely difficult on this course and with the heat and humidity.  Fantastic job Briana!

Runner of the Week:  Lydia Milligan- Lydia has been working so hard all summer and season long.  We are so happy that she is apart of our team!  Lydia’s hard work has paid off in every race that she has run… dropping time every week!  Congrats, Lydia!


TIFFIN CARNIVAL INFO (click on link)
HEDGES BOYER PARK (click for mapquest directions)
BUS LEAVES - 5:00AM
OPEN (Open DII race) - 8:30AM
JV (Varsity DII - B race) - 9:05AM
VARSITY (Varsity DII - A race) - 10:35AM

We have to hurry back so buses can take band to their event.  So we will not be stopping for lunch.  Please be sure to pack plenty of food and water for before and after the race!  There are also pretty cool t-shirts every year so if you think you may want a shirt bring $$$.

Parents - On the meet website they mentioned to allow for time due to construction.  The trip usually takes about one hour and 45 minutes, so you may want to give yourself a little more time to be sure you don't miss the race! 

REMINDERS:
- Potluck tonight at the Bechtel's, thank you for hosting!  Address for potluck's can be found in monthly team calendar!
- PLEASE remind your athlete to wear a watch at practice every day! We do planks for every runner without a watch... the girls are getting pretty strong abs!
- Eating and drinking in order to fuel your body for practice and a race is part of running.  Please be sure to take care of your nutrition and water intake!
- In order to protect runners we require that all athletes are able to complete daily workouts in order to compete.  If your daughter is injured or sick, please feel free to contact us regarding participation in the meets. Email: baygirlsxc@gmail.com

WSC Preview Results & AL Earlybird Info

Congratulations on your victory at WSC Preview ladies!  We are so proud of how you all ran on Saturday, and you really blew us away with your strong finishes!  Nothing says more about your mental strength than your ability to push through the pain and get through that finish line!  We are so happy with your performance and can't wait to see you run at LCCC.  That hill is NOTHING compared to Mohican ; )

Golden Spike Winner: Lauren Uram

Lauren dropped over 2:30 minutes from Blue & White and ran to a LIFETIME PR by over 1:00! Lauren has worked tirelessly through injuries and always gives 100%. We are so proud of all the hard work she has put in and can’t wait to see what the rest of the season holds! Congratulations Lauren!

Runner of the Week: Norah Hoke

Norah ran to a LIFETIME PR and dropped :53 seconds from Blue & White. As a 4 year runner and Captain Norah constantly sets a perfect example for all of her teammates. She has a positive attitude and work ethic that goes beyond what every coach could ask for, and all of her hard work is paying off! Congratulations Norah!

Avon Lake Earlybird Invite
Bus- 7:30AM
Varsity (Maroon/DI race) - 9:30AM
JV - 10:30AM
Open - 11:30AM

Race placement is based on last week's performance at WSC Preview:
Varsity Team: #1-7 finishers
JV Team: #8-14 finishers
Open: #15-40 finishers

REMINDERS:
- Apparel orders for optional items designed by Seniors are due on Friday!  Please see a senior/captain for more info!
- Potluck this week is at the Sullivan's.  Map in Monthly Calendar!  Thank you for hosting!
- Please let us know if your daughter is not running a race as soon as possible!

B & W and Preview

Team Blue & Team White!  Ready to RUN!

Congrats on a great first race on our home course!  You all ran smart and tough and we are confident that you are ready to face the competition at preview.  Please be sure to check detailed results for splits and areas to improve.  As always, please see us with any and all questions!

Golden Spike Winner:  Abbey Strauss

Abbey ran a lifetime PR and dropped over 5 minutes from last year’s Blue and White race.  All the hard work and dedication has paid off Abbey.  We are so proud of what you accomplished and can’t wait to see what comes next!  Congratulations!

Runner of the Week:  Hailey Russell

Hailey Russell dropped 1:30 from last year’s Blue & White race and ran with determination and confidence the whole way through.  That is also how she runs through every practice!  Hailey is focused on her goals and doesn’t let anything keep her down.  She has a positive attitude that sets a great example for her teammates!  Way to go Hailey!

WSC PREVIEW INFO
7:45am - meet at gazebo
8:00am - start warm up
9:00am - Girls Race
9:45am - Boys Race
10:30am - Girls MS Race
11:15am - Boys MS Race

***Please plan to stay after your race/cool down/stretch to help us clean up the course and cheer on the boys and middle school runners!***

REMINDERS:
-APPAREL ORDERS WERE DUE TODAY!
-BLACK SPORTS BRA UNDER UNIFORM
- WATER & SNACKS! PACK SMART!
- CHECK TEAM CALENDAR FOR POTLUCK LOCATIONS! POTLUCKS ARE THURSDAYS!

Mastick and Blue & White



A beautiful start to the season!

WOW! Congratulations on a great race last night. We are so impressed with your efforts and were so proud of how you all ran. Special congrats to all the newbies that completed their first 5K last night, now you have that under your belt and can start setting more specific goals for the season! Be sure to check out team results posted to the right. Complete race results can be found HERE

Maddie Britton - 3rd place overall, 1st in age group!
Amanda Cusimano - 1st in age group!
Abby Christel - 2nd in age group!
Alyse Arko - 3rd in age group!

SENIORS!

Blue & White is this Saturday! Be sure to wear your team color... BLUE or WHITE!

Blue Team
Cusimano, Voeirs, Arko, Hanna, Walter, Kinks, Bingman SJ, Vanerkarr, Uram L, Bliumentalis, Flanagan, Rholke, Frey, Norehad, Hoke, Lindway, Neroni, Mlakar, Galang, Mohney, Sullivan I

White Team
Christel A, Russell H, Bechtel O, Berlan, Milligan, Sullivan M, Lake, Uram J, Bingaman HK, Eaton, Lee, Sullivan A, Schultz, Strauss, Schwartz, Ferrara, Nosan, Harkness

If you are injured or not running due to an unexused absence you are still expected to be at the race to cheer on your teammates!  Wear blue or white and show your team spirit.  Please let us know if you have any questions regarding participation.

Race Info
Meeting time - 7:45am
Place: Cahoon Park Gazebo
Race time - 9:00am

After the race we will be holding a brief parent meeting at the pavilion. Please be sure to attend as we will have sign up sheets for potlucks as well as volunteer sheets for the WSC Preview and Championship meet. Thank you in advance for all your help in making these events a success!

Special Opportunity! If you are interested, please donate to help children in need at Rhea Valley Elementary in Appalachia. We would need supplies by August 22nd, and can be handed in at practice!

School Supply List

•24-count Crayola crayon boxes

•#2 pencils

•marble notebooks (composition)

•dry erase markers - any color

•packages of loose-leaf paper

•3-ring binders (1-inch and 2-inch)

•Fiskars children's scissors

•glue sticks

•liquid glue

•packs of white T-shirts (used to make into gym shirts and shirts for field trips)

•Walmart gift cards ($20 denominations) - The principal always assigns a teacher to go along when gift cards are used. They are used for specific, needed items.

Thank you!

THE HILL - Mohican 2013

Thank you to everyone that helped make Mohican a success! As always, the girls had a wonderful time and did some great running too!

A few important reminders:
- PICTURES are Friday 8/9 at 2:45pm.  The girls wear dresses/skirts & we meet at BHS gym doors.
- MANDATORY PARENT MEETINGS ARE 8/12 and 8/13 at 7:00PM @ BHS auditorium
- Classic at Mastick is Wednesday 8/14, we will have the girls numbers and race packets at the race site! Girls race is at 6:45pm but we suggest getting down to the Mastick race site by 4:30pm due to limited parking.  If your daughter is involved in Freshman Orientation they have permission from the administration to leave at 5:00pm in order to get to the race in time to warm up and run fast.  It might be a good idea to have a few parents car pool to drop off the runners since parking will be full at that time.

Please be sure to read the ATTENDANCE POLICY posted to the right.  We do not want to have to hold someone out of a race because of an unexcused absence! Let us know if you have any questions!

Here is a pic of the girls practicing yoga with Molly after last week's long run!

MANDATORY PRACTICE STARTS TOMORROW 8/1

Just wanted to remind everyone that official practice starts tomorrow, August 1st at 7:30am.  If your daughter's name is listed below she emailed and reserved a bike for spin class tomorrow.  If your daughter is not on the list then she should report to the Cahoon Park Gazebo at 7:30am for mandatory practice.  All forms must be submitted in order to participate.  If you are missing a form you should have received a personal email from us regarding that form.  Please let us know if you have any questions!  We are looking forward to a wonderful season of running!

Mohican Post can still be found below this post with all important info regarding the camp out!

 

Please be sure to bookmark or subscribe to this blog because this is where you can find all forms, a meet calender, practice schedule, daily team calendar, attendance policy,  all important announcements, etc.  Basically this is the main way we communicate so we hope you can use it as a very valuable tool!

 

1. Anna Walker
2. Amanda Cusimano
3. Abby Christel
4. Sarah Christel
5. Kath Kerka
6. Katie Bricmont
7. Lydia Milligan
8. Mari Vanderkaar
9. Marlee Berlan
10. Christina Kinkelaar
11. Hailey Russell
12. Mia Russell
13. Kara Gillespie
14. Carleigh Walter
15. Molly Harkness
16. Josie Uram
17. Alyse Arko
18. Katie Galang
19. Lauren Uram
20. Krista Bliumentalis
21. Lea Flanagan
22. Colleen Farley
23. Norah Hoke
24. Maddie Eaton
25. Aubrey Rohlke
26. Jessica Norehad
27. Hannah Palamara
28. Lauren Schultz
29. HK Bingaman
30. SJ Bingaman

Mohican!

We leave for the Mohican Wilderness Sunday (8/4) at NOON!  Please be at the Cahoon Park parking lot by 11:30am so we can get things packed into cars and get moving! Thank you to all the parents who have offered to drive so far, we will send out a confirmation email as soon as we have spots for all the campers.  If you can drive to or from camp or have a tent the girls can use please email us.

Click HERE for Mohican Packing List.  Reusable water bottles and camp chairs are a MUST!

Click HERE to see the Mohican Wilderness website.

Click HERE for driving directions to the Mohican Wilderness camp site (from the Mohican Wilderness website).

We have several people that still owe forms or $$$.  You don't want to be on clean up crew so please get all forms to us ASAP.  You can't go to camp or official practice without them! $40 made payable to Bay Rockets Athletic Boosters (girls cross country in memo)

Looking forward to a great trip!  A HUGE THANK YOU to the Voiers and Kerka families for organizing our entire camp out.  Also we cannot thank the chaperones of this crazy group enough, and all the parent volunteers that make this experience possible!  We couldn't do this without you!

REMINDERS:
- We have yoga tomorrow after our long run!  Bring a mat and towel or 2 towels if you don't have a mat.

- Mandatory practice starts Thursday, August 1st.  Please review the attendance policy posted under TEAM INFO! ALL FORMS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO PARTICIPATE!  Missing forms = unexcused absence!

- Team Pictures are FRIDAY, August 9th (time/place TBD)

- Classic at Mastick is filling up quickly.  Please print and send in form to race director ASAP!

Forms & Physicals!

Congrats on a great Bay Days Race ladies!  We are so proud of the way you ran in the muggy conditions, great practice for some of the early races in the fall. Be sure to check out results!

WAY TO GO TEAM RED!  TEAM RACE WINNERS! 
Congrats to Maddie Britton and Coach Kristy on winning their age groups!

Java Bay Gift Certificate Winners
Alyse Arko - major time drop and tons of team spirit!
Sarah Christel - great race and awesome kick!
Mia Russell - excellent performance as a newcomer!

The next race is Classic at Mastick.  Be sure to print out and send in form and $$$ to race director ASAP.  This is a very popular race and it fills up quickly, you don't want to miss out!

Congratulations to the captains for this season:
Alyse Arko
Hallie Bechtel
Maddie Britton
Norah Hoke

We have a great group of 60 girls on the roster and we know you will be great leaders for the team along with the rest of the seniors!

Physicals & Forms
The athletic office sent out the updated physical form and we have SEVERAL runners with expired physicals.  If you haven't already please be sure to make an appointment for a physical as soon as you can.  You must have all forms turned in and physicals on file with the school before the first official day of practice (8/1)!  Also, you must have everything submitted in order to go to Mohican!

Required Forms
- Current Physical including Concussion Form (signed)
- Emergency Medical
- Insurance Release form
- Mohican Permission form (must be notarized)

If you plan to attend cross training at the pool and Ride & Workout, those waivers must be signed and turned in as well.

Fees
The fees for this year are $40 and can be made out to Bay Rockets Athletic Boosters with "Girls CC" in the memo.  This fee covers all Mohican costs (canoeing, food, drinks, etc.) and a portion of picnics and potlucks for the season.  If your daughter is not going to Mohican please contact us for adjusted amount.

Parent Meeting
There is a parent meeting on Thursday, July 25th at 7:00pm at the gazebo.  This is a great time to turn in forms and ask any questions!  Of course if you have other questions or concerns you can email or call anytime!  We will be looking for drivers to and from Mohican on August 4th and 6th and TENTS! Please let us know if you can help us out with either, thank you!

REMINDERS:
- We are meeting at 7:30AM for the remainder of the summer
- Everyone needs a watch!
- WATER.

BAY DAYS!

We can't wait to see you all race at Bay Days tomorrow morning!  We will be meeting at 7:30am at the canopy doors in order to warm up as a team and of course take a group picture!  Please be sure to wear your team color, Team Gold you can get creative ; )

Bay Blue

Emily Neroni

Mia Russell

Abbey Strauss

Lauren Uram

Maddie Voiers

Carleigh Walter

Bay Red

Alyse Arko

HeatherKristine Bingaman

Maddie Britton

Claire Moheny

Maragaret Sullivan

Anna Walker

Bay White

Hallie Bechtel

Sarah Christel

Katie Galang

Colleen Farley

Katherine Kerka

Josie Uram

Bay Gold

Olivia Bechtel

Marlee Berlan

Ellie Frey

Andrea Hanna

Norah Hoke

Christina Kinkelaar

Payton Lake

Be sure to hydrate today and wear your team colors tomorrow! Please plan to run your best and cheer on every member of the team.  There is an award ceremony after the race at the track so we can celebrate runners of all ages.

REMINDERS:

- Hoke's are hosting a bon fire tonight, have fun!

- Mastick forms should be sent to race director ASAP, it is filling up!  

- Everyone needs a watch and water bottle for practice

- FORMS!  Thanks to everyone who has turned everything in already!

July...already!

Wow!  Time flies when you are having fun!  You've all done such a nice job running, swimming, and spinning this summer.  Keep it up so we can have a healthy and successful season!  Also make sure you are constantly drinking water, hydration is key especially on these warm summer days.

Just a few reminders:
- We are meeting at BHS canopy doors this week to avoid Bay Days "fun"
- Please be sure to have pool and spinning waiver signed if you want to participate
- Bay Days Race is Thursday, form and $ must be turned in by tomorrow
- Classic at Mastick is filling up, please send in money and form to address on registration

As always, please let us know if you have any questions or concerns!  baygirlsxc@gmail.com

Good Luck at the State Track Meet!

Good luck to all the Bay runners at the State Track Meet this weekend!  We are so proud of you and can't wait to hear how fast you run in Columbus!

2nd place!  Way to go ladies!

The State Send Off!

Parents Meeting & Important Dates

Hi all!

Please join us for a parent information meeting on June 4th at 7:00pm at the Cahoon Park Gazebo.  We will be going over summer training expectations, schedule, forms, waivers, etc.  It would be great if you could bring a smart phone or ipad with a wireless connection so we can go over the information that you have available on this website!  Looking forward to seeing some new faces and catching up with all the team vets!

Important Dates
June 8th - School Physicals offered.  Click HERE for info!
July 4th - Bay Days 5 Mile Run - We will register as a team! 
August 1st - First Official Day of practice
August 14th - Classic at Mastick 5K. Click HERE for registration!  Print and send SOON!
Official Meet schedule posted under TEAM INFO

Forms (must be turned in before 8/1 - first official day of practice)
- Emergency Medical Form
- Current Physical (they are good for a year!) - take advantage of the physicals offered by the school!

Summer Cross Training (both require waivers to be signed)
Spinning at Psycle - Fridays
Swimming at Bay Pool - Tuesdays

What does every runner need?
- WATCH:  This is CRITICAL!  Everyone needs to be responsible for their own workout and performance.  Watch doesn't have to be fancy, just something that keeps the time! - Target has great options!
- SHOES:  Supportive running shoes that will help you run fast and stay injury free.  We suggest visiting Second Sole in Rocky River to get fitted for the correct shoe.
- BLACK SPORTS BRA:  OHSAA rules state that undergarments must all be the same.  The team has decided that black sports bras are what should be worn under the team uniform. - Again, Target has great options... they have champion sports bras on sale throughout the summer
- WATER: A must have!

We are so excited for what is sure to be another successful season for Bay XC!  As always please contact us with any questions! baygirlsxc@gmail.com