Class 4 District 2 Championships this Saturday!

Good luck to our Pirates in the District Championships!

* Meet at PHS at 7:15 AM; Bus leaves at 7:30

Location:  Big Driver, 275 Grand Ave., Washington, MO 63090 (same course as the Borgia meet)

Race Schedule:  

  9:30 Varsity Girls

10:10 Varsity Boys

Top 30 individuals and top 4 teams advance to the Class 4 Sectional 1 Championships on Oct. 31 at West City Park in Festus, MO.

Borgia Invitational and TRXC JV Invitational

Borgia Invitational

Meet at PHS at 7:30 am; Bus leaves at 7:45 am

When:  Saturday, October 17th
Location:  Big Driver, 275 Grand Avenue, Washington, MO 63090

Race Times:
9:45 Varsity Boys
10:15 Varsity Girls

Medals to Top 25



TRXC JV Invitational

Bus leaves immediately after school at 2:30

*IMPORTANT*  We will not be back to PHS in time for the 5:30 Activity Bus, so please arrange for a ride home from school after the meet.

When:  Monday, October 19th
Location:  McNair Park, 3050 Droste Road, St. Charles, MO 63301

Race Times:
4:15 JV Girls
4:45 JV Boys

Medals to Top 25

Suburban XII Conference Championship this Saturday, Oct. 10th!

Arrive at PHS at 7:15; bus leaves promptly at 7:30 am


Location:  Blackburn Park (intersection of Edgar & Jackson), Webster Groves

Race Times:
9:00 Varsity Boys
9:30 Varsity Girls
10:00 JV Boys/JV Girls
10:30 Freshman Boys/Girls
11:15 Awards

15 medals and 1 team plaque awarded in each division.

Parkway West Invitational This Saturday

Saturday, Oct 3rd:   Parkway West Invitational   Meet Website (Directions/Course Map)

Arrive at PHS at 6:45 am
Bus leaves at 7:00 SHARP

Race Schedule:
 9:00 JV Boys--Medals to top 25
 9:30 JV Girls--Medals to top 25
10:10 Varsity Boys--Medals to top 30
10:40 Varsity Girls--Medals to top 30
11:10 Sophomore Boys--Medals to top 25
11:40 Sophomore/Freshman Girls--Medals to top 25
12:20 Freshman Boys--Medals to top 25

Location:
Living Word UMC Campus
17315 Manchester
(Corner of HWY 100 and Pond Rd.)
Wildwood, MO 63038

Upcoming Meet:
Saturday, Oct. 10 @ 9:00 am     Suburban XII Conference Championship @ Blackburn Park

Hazelwood West Invitational This Friday, September 25th

NOTE:  Bus leaves IMMEDIATELY after school at 2:35.  We will not make it back for the activity bus, so please make arrangements for a ride home from school after the meet.

Event Schedule:             

                                    4:00 – Varsity Boys

                                    4:30 – Varsity Girls

                                    5:00 – Jr. Varsity Boys 

                                    5:30 – Jr. Varsity Girls 

Race Information:  There will be twenty-five medals and two team plaques awarded in each race.  All medals will be handed out in the chute.  Team awards will be presented at the awards ceremony following the Jr. Varsity race.

Directions to Koch Park (315 Howdershell Rd, Florissant):

- take 270 east/north
- exit at McDonnell and turn left off exit ramp
- McDonnell becomes Howdershell - stay straight
Koch Park is located at the corner of Charbonier and Howdershell - Turn left onto Charbonier and then another left into the park.

Schedule for Week of Sept. 14th

SIOUX PASSAGE WEEK!!!!! YAY!

Tuesday---Practice will go until 5:30 due to Tri Meet at Villa Duchesne

Wednesday--Practice will go until 5:30 due to course preview at Sioux Passage
Thursday--Regular Practice
Friday--Practice will run until the 5:00 activity bus
Saturday--Paul Enke/Hazelwood Central Invitational

Meet at PHS at 6:45 AM on Saturday, September 19th

Location: Sioux Passage County Park, 17930 Old Jamestown Rd, Florissant, 63034

Race Schedule:
 9:00 Varsity Boys
 9:30 Varsity Girls
10:10 JV Boys
10:50 JV Girls
11:30 Freshmen Combined Boys & Girls
12:15 Awards

Meet Website

Forest Park XC Festival This Saturday

Link for Meet Details: Meet Website

Date:  Saturday, Sept. 12th

Time:  Meet at PHS at 6:45 AM! Bus leaves at 6:55 promptly.

Place: Forest Park, Aviation Fields (by the Planetarium)

Race Times:  

8:10 JV Girls

9:30 JV Boys

10:40 Varsity Girls

12:20 Varsity Boys

1:50 Freshman Girls

2:15 Freshman Boys

Directions/Parking Link

Course Map Link

Bring water and snacks since it is a long day.  Concessions, t-shirts, and tons of running stuff will be available for sale.

Schedule for Week of August 31st

Monday, Aug 31--practice

Tuesday, Sept 1--practice

Wednesday, Sept 2--practice

Thursday, Sept 3--team photos*, then practice

Friday, Sept 4--practice at 3:00 at PHS


*Photo order forms will be given out today.  They are due on picture day (9/3).

Upcoming Meet:

Link for Meet Details: Meet Website
Division information is not yet available.  We will post info as soon as we get it!

Schedule for Week of Aug 24th

Racing Starts This Week!

Monday, Aug 24th-- practice
Tuesday, Aug 25th-- practice (most likely until 5:30)
Wednesday, Aug 26th-- RACE at Quail Ridge Park*
Thursday, Aug 27th-- practice
Friday, Aug 28th-- practice
Saturday, Aug 29th-- Time trial (5K) @ Creve Coeur Park @ 9 AM

*Fleet Feet Cross Country Classic
Race Schedule:
4:15   JV Boys
4:45   JV Girls
5:15  Varsity Boys
5:45  Varsity Girls
6:15 Awards Ceremony

I anticipate returning to PHS by 7:30 PM.  Runners will phone when we are 15 minutes away so rides can meet us promptly.  Parents attending meet may drive their runners home; runner MUST tell  coach DIRECTLY that they are traveling home with a parent.

Directions to Quail Ridge Park:

-Take I-70 west -From Interstate 70, exit onto Interstate 64 (Highway 40/61 South).

-Turn Right at Prospect Road and continue to Duello Road.

-Turn Right on Duello (becomes Quail Ridge Parkway) and continue to
the park entrance on the left (approx 1 mile).

- Stay straight after the entrance and drive to the back of the park.  DO NOT park on the grass.
Drive time approximately 30 minutes from 70&270

A call for Photography from Parents and PHS XC Fans: Have great photos before/during/after races? Send them to Coach Huelsing via e-mail, google drive, or thumb drive and be part of our end-of-season slideshow!

Saturday Practice and Upcoming Events

There will be practice this Saturday, August 15th, from 8:00 - 10:00 AM at the Creve Coeur Lake Falls.  The entrance to the falls parking lot is right across from the base of the stairs on the southeast corner of the lake.


Upcoming events:

Wednesday, August 19th -  Green and White Meet with preseason parent meeting - 5:00 PM

Thursday, August 20th - Team Spike Night at Fleet Feet St. Charles - 8:00 PM
All runners receive 20% off all merchandise.  All family members receive 10% off all merchandise.  Great opportunity to get training shoes and spikes.
Fleet Feet St. Charles is located near the corner of Mexico Rd and Cave Springs Rd.

Saturday, August 22 - Run, Dinner, and a Movie - 5:00 PM at PHS
This will be a team bonding night.  Runners will get in a run at 5:00 PM followed by dinner and a viewing of McFarland USA.

Wednesday, August 26th - First Meet of the Year!  - Fleet Feet Cross Country Kickoff - Quail Ridge Park 4:00 PM

Practice Schedule Aug 10-14

Practice Schedule for This Week (Aug 10-14)

Monday          3:30-5:00
Tuesday          3:30-5:00
Wednesday     2:30-5:00*
Thursday        2:30-5:00*
Friday             2:30-5:00*

*Meet after school in Coach Huelsing's room (G110).  It is frequently possible that practice will end in time for runners to catch the 4:15 activity buses.

First Day of Practice!

See you at the PHS stadium at 8:00 AM on Monday, August 3rd.

You MUST turn in your completed Activity Packet with Physical to the Activities Office at PHS BEFORE you can participate in practice.


Bring a water bottle and running watch or phone if possible.
Bring your summer training log.
Wear shoes and clothes suitable for running.

Practice Schedule for the Week of Aug. 3rd:
Monday        8:00-9:30 am
Tuesday        7:00-8:30 am
Wednesday   7:00-8:30 am
Thursday      7:00-8:30 am
Friday           3:30-5:00 pm


Please contact Coach Simmons (jsimmons@psdr3.org) or Coach Huelsing (Zoll) (khuelsing@psdr3.org) if you have any questions or are unable to attend.

To receive text messages about PHS XC via Remind, see instructions below:

PHS XC Camp THIS WEEK!

 Incoming 9-12th grade runners--It is time to start your summer training! See you tomorrow at 6 pm at Creve Coeur Park.

MINI CAMP –Our Season Starts Now! – The most important meetings of the summer – Be There!

Where: Creve Coeur Park (upper level off Dorsett Rd. - gravel lot by the tennis courts on Streetcar Drive)

When:   June 1 - 5, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM each evening

What:  This is an instructional camp for new runners and a training camp for veterans

Topics will include: advice on training, stretching, running mechanics, nutrition, shoe info, racing, motivation and running fun.  We will also pay special attention to setting goals for the summer and racing season.  Get your XC season off to a good start and BE THERE!

Specific details will also be provided about other summer events such Wednesday night runs.

Expense: None, it’s FREE!

What you need to bring:  - proof of insurance (photocopy of insurance card) for new members.

        - water bottle

                                            -running shoes and dressed to run

                                            - a friend interested in joining the team!

Summer XC Camp for Incoming 5th-8th Grade Runners

Registration for Incoming 5th-8th Grade XC Summer Camps now open!  

To Register Online: http://www.pattonvillecamps.com

Summer Training is Almost Here!

 2015 Pattonville Cross Country Summer Events

If you’re interested in running with the PHS Boys or Girls Cross Country teams in the fall be sure to contact one of the coaches below and get the information you need to prepare for the Cross Country season and join in the summer fun.

Girls Coach :             Coach Zoll                 High School : 314-213-8051..ext. 8310 (not after May 31)

                                    Email:  kzoll@psdr3.org

Boys Coach:               Coach Simmons          High School : 314-213-8051..ext. 8143 (not after May 31)

                                    Email : jsimmons@psdr3.org

Stay current with PHS XC news and details on our blog http://pattonvillexc.blogspot.com

To receive PHS XC Text Messages (via Remind101):

Send  “@xcp” in a text message to (314) 858-5658.  Remind101 is a one-way text messaging system; all personal phone numbers remain confidential.

Cross Country is a Fall Sport, but training begins before the season starts. Now is the best time to start your running program so you can come into the Cross Country season prepared to do your best in the fall races.  Everyone can learn to be a distance runner, but it needs to be acquired very gradually and with a simple training plan provided by your coach.   The following events are designed to introduce you to running and build team unity through fun runs throughout the summer. See you out there!

MINI CAMP –Our Season Starts Now! – The most important meetings of the summer – Be There!

Where: Creve Coeur Park (upper level off Dorsett Rd. - gravel lot by the tennis courts)

When:   June 1 - 5, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM each evening (dates and time subject to change due to the end of the school year.  Watch the blog and remind101 for details)

What:  This is an instructional camp for new runners and a training camp for veterans

Topics will include: advice on training, stretching, running mechanics, nutrition, shoe info, racing, motivation and running fun.  We will also pay special attention to setting goals for the summer and racing season.  Get your XC season off to a good start and BE THERE!

Specific details will also be provided about other summer events such Wednesday night runs.

Expense: None, it’s FREE!

What you need to bring:  - proof of insurance (photocopy of insurance card) for new members.

        - water bottle

                                            -running shoes and dressed to run

                                            - a friend interested in joining the team!

Wednesday Night Runs –June 10, 17, 24 / July 1, 8, 15, 22 (Check the team blog for updates)

            – Informal weekly group runs and fun!

            - Meet at 6:45 pm – BE PROMPT – Run starts at 7:00 sharp

- Locations: meet at Creve Coeur Park (upper level- gravel lot by the tennis courts)

-This is a “group run”. The goal is to run together, although we will break into sub groups to accommodate different ability levels

                                               

1^st day of practice is August 3^rd, 2015 (7-8:30 a.m. High School-Under the Bridge)

         -You must have a completed sports physical

         - Bring your Training Log