-We hope everyone had an excellent 4th of July! Now that we're through the Dead Week now is an excellent time for any remaining BXC athletes to get back on the horse and return to consistent training.
-Kensington Camp is this Tuesday, the 11th 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. Additional food and drinks will be provided. 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 best for more fit/experienced athletes. Runners should meet at the trailhead by 8 a.m. and be picked up at 9:30. The afternoon track 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 the invasive Autumn Olive. We'll meet at the south side parking lot near the Cedar Ridge pavilion. "All tools and knowledge will be provided, but volunteers can feel free to bring their own gloves or loppers. Please have everyone bring a water bottle. Volunteers should be prepared to work outside and wear clothing suitable for working outdoors and off-trail where poison ivy (and ticks) may be present. We recommend wearing long pants and closed-toe shoes."
-Next Friday, the 19th is our July Time Trial. Results from the July Time Trial and Camp Time Trial determine who will be invited to Team Camp. 2024 Team Camp Info
-Our 9th annual Middle School XC Camp is a couple weeks away. We currently have around 40 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!
-Friendly reminder that all athletes/parents must complete the registration process and upload an updated physical to Final Forms. Also, all new BXC athletes must have a pair of team shorts. The links to Final Forms and the Shorts Order Form are below.
-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)
Tuesday - Kensington Camp 11-4:00 (meet near Playfield West picnic shelter at Possum Hollow)
Wednesday - Milford Trail 8-9:30 (meet at trailhead parking lot)
Wednesday - BHS 4:45-7:00 (meet at the track)
Thursday - Huron Meadows volunteering 9-noon (meet at the south side parking lot)
Friday - Bishop Lake 8-10:15 (meet near Sandhill picnic shelter)
Upcoming Dates
July Time Trial - July 19th
Middle School XC Camp - July 22nd through July 25th
Camp Time Trial - July 31st
Ultimate Monday - August 5th
Day of Caring and BHS XC Parent Meeting - August 7th
Capture the Flag Friday - August 9th
Olympic Watch Party - August 10th