Updates - 7-6-26

Chris Elsey
6 days ago
3 min read

-We hope everyone enjoyed some fun filled family time and is ready for the busy week ahead!

-Kensington Camp is this Tuesday, the 7th from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Every XC runner is strongly encouraged to attend (alumni as well!). Athletes should come dressed ready to run and bring their recovery food and water. We'll have groups running 3-6+ miles. After the run the team will play Nuke'Em and Ultimate. We'll have food and drinks available, but athletes may want to pack a small lunch. We'll meet at the Possum Hollow Playfield West picnic shelter.

-Wednesday morning the team will run at the Milford Trail near downtown Milford. The technical 5.5ish mile trail is more challenging than the 6 mile yellow trail at Island Lake and best suited for the more fit/experienced athletes. Runners should meet at the trailhead by 8 a.m. and be picked up at 9:30.

-Wednesday afternoon's track (meet at the BHS fieldhouse) and weight room session from 4:45-7:00 is ideal for all our BXC athletes.

-Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon we will volunteer at Huron Meadows to remove invasive shrubs. We'll meet at the south side parking lot near the Cedar Ridge pavilion. "We will focus on clearing some pockets of invasive shrubs, as well as cutting some shrubs along the trail to reduce their spread and help with shrub encroachment on the trail. We will be using loppers and hand saws. Everyone should be sure to bring a water bottle (and bugspray). We do recommend wearing pants and closed toe shoes as protection from branches and insects. If it is hot out, we will be sure to take it easy and take lots of breaks."

-All our volunteers will must complete the waiver of liability and it must include a parent/guardian signature. "We need at a minimum the name(s), signature(s) and emergency contact filled out."

-FYI we typically have a large group of athletes that meet early to get their run in for the day. Interested athletes can check in with captains/upperclassmen for details.

-Next Friday is the July Time Trial. This is the first opportunity to qualify for Team Camp at UAW Black Lake.

-Our Middle School XC Camp is a couple weeks away. We currently have just under 45 registered youth runners with more expected. A camp this size wouldn't be possible without the support provided by our high school athletes. The more high school runners that volunteer the better!

-Thank you to everyone that has completed the registration process through Final Forms and submitted the $30 Team Fee through Zeffy. All athletes need an updated physical, athlete/parent registrations, and team fee submitted prior to the start of the season. The team fee helps cover the cost of team shirts, post workout chocolate milk, and post season awards/booklets.

-Our BSN Spirit Wear Shop is open. Purchased items will ship directly to your home within a couple of days. The Nike Team 10K Running Short and the alternative Nike Dri-FIT Half Tight are both available in our team shop.

-We also have a limited number of our Nike Team 10K Running Short available for purchase for $21 through Zeffy.

-Apologies for the delay, here are the week 1 summer photos.

-Our 2026 Tentative Summer Calendar has been updated. Our fall parent meeting is at 6 p.m. on August 4th in the BHS cafeteria. Team Pictures are at 4 p.m. on August 20th next to the lake behind BHS. The Mustang Invite was moved to Thursday, August 27th.

-Contact Coach Elsey with questions - elseyc@brightonk12.com - 248.408.5984

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This Week's Schedule

Monday - BHS 8-10:15 (meet at back practice field near tennis courts and concession building)

Tuesday - Kensington Camp 11-4:00 (meet near Playfield West picnic shleter at Possum Hollow)

Wednesday - Milford Trail 8-9:30 (meet at trailhead parking lot)

Wednesday - BHS 4:45-7:00 (meet at BHS fieldhouse/indoor track)

Thursday - Huron Meadows volunteering 9-noon (meet at south side parking lot near Cedar Ridge pavilion)

Friday - Bishop Lake 8-10:15 (meet near Sandhill picnic shelter)

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