Summer Training – June 26 to Aug 12, 2023

Quick Check List to Start Summer Training, Required Forms & Deadlines

Last updated on May 24, 2023 @ 7:44 pm  

  1. Register on REMIND: Text @etcross for the athlete & @etxcparent for the parent to 81010 ASAP
  2. Register for Summer Conditioning by June 25, 2023
  3. Store | Boys & Girls Cross Country Summer Training (myschoolcentral.com)
  4. Complete Athlete Clearance Online by the first day of summer practice
  5. Complete a Sports Screening Form by the first day of summer practice
  6. Register for XC Stats using registration code @etxctf by ASAP
  7. Go get fitted for running shoes at a running specialty store like Road Runner Sports.  To prevent injuries, make sure you have your stride/gate checked by a running specialty store.  This year, thanks to Mr. Follman, all frosh athletes who sign up for summer will receive a free pair of custom-fitted running shoes from Road Runners Sports along with a pair of running socks.  A $150 value.
  8. Get a running watch ($10-15 on Amazon), GPS preferred

Is there a Try-Out?

No, not for an incoming freshman.  Please check our website at www.eltorocc.com under CC Team Policy for additional info. For all returners, you must participate in at least 75% of the summer training (32 out of 42 practice days) or make the team at our Try Out.  For anyone who is not Frosh (all returners), you must try out and meet these marks if you missed more than 10 days of practice.

Minimum standards for returning/non-Frosh athletes (2-mile course)
Sophomore Boys/Girls: 12:30/15:00
Junior Boys/Girls: 12:00/14:30
Senior Boys/Girls: 11:30/14:00

Schedule and location: We will meet in front of ET Gym at 7:00 am (Mon to Fri), 7:30 am (Sat). Practice locations will change as we get further into our training.  The schedule will be sent out each week.  

Inspirational Summer Training Video

SUMMER TRAINING IS KEY TO A SUCCESSFUL SEASON

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Varsity Camp – August 1 to August 7, 2023

Varsity Camp – Boulder, CO

YOU MUST BE ENROLLED BY JUNE 25, 2023, and PARTICIPATED FULLY IN THE SUMMER CONDITIONING PROGRAM (and 3/4 days a week of Pre Season for returners during the CIF Dead Period) TO GET AN INVITE.  THE TRAINING LOG MUST BE UP TO DATE EACH WEEK.
Determined by 2 Mile Time Trial on July 20, 2023. The make-up TT date will be July 18 or 25, 2023 (15 sec penalty will be assessed).  9 boys and 9 girls will be invited based on the following.
  • TT performance
  • Improvements over the previous year
  • Summer Participation.  May not have missed more than 10 practice days
  • The training log must be up to date on XC Stats
  • The number of athletes is pre-arranged due to airline tickets to Denver. 
  • All invited runners must turn in the Permission Form along with payment ASAP but no later than  2 days prior to departure
Dates: August 1, 2023 – August 7, 2023
August 1 – Meet at SNA Airport for 6:15 pm departure for Denver, CO
August 4 – Italian Dinner @ Peart Street, Pasta Jay’s 
August 5 – Race the Pearl St. Mile 
August 6 – Hike/BBQ at the Lake
August 7 – Flight home to SNA Airport returning at 8:00 PM
Hotel: Hyatt House Boulder Broomfield.  We are no longer allowed to stay in homes.  Airfare and Transportation (~$550) will be provided by Mr. Follman.  Athletes will need to cover part of the hotel and meal costs (~$300).

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