2016 Season (Week 5)

Schedule for 9/19-9/24

Monday (9/19)

     *AM:  6:30 in Gym Foyer 

     *PM:  3:00 at RHS Track Shed (Bring spikes)

              
Tuesday (9/20)

     *AM:  6:30 in Gym Foyer

     *PM:  3:00 at RHS Track (Bring spikes)

Wednesday (9/21)

     *AM:  On your own

     *PM:  3:00 at RHS Track (Team Pictures)

Thursday (9/22)

     *AM:  On your own

     *PM:  League Meet in Walla Walla

Friday (9/23)

     *AM:  On Your Own

     *PM:  2:00 at RHS Track

Saturday (9/24)

     *Practice at 9:00 am

Fort Steilacoom Invite:

Fantastic job by all participants on Saturday at the Fort Steilacoom Invite.  The boys team of Riley Moore, Anthony Stone, Jesse Todd, Chris Nilsen, Tim Nilsen, Patrick Workman, & Mark McDuffie placed 3rd overall in the meet with a team average of 16:46.  Katie Andrus placed 13th in the Gold Division Race with over a 1:20 second PR.  Sophia Fetrow, Kara Lee Edvalson, and Jacoby Sherman turned in outstanding performances by placing 9th, 13th, and 9th in their freshman races.  Jill Essency and Braydin Henderson also turned in great performances in the JV girls race.  All those summer miles and morning runs are starting to pay dividends! 

Team Pictures:

We will be having team picture retakes on Wednesday at the conclusion of our pre-meet practice.  Please make sure you have your uniforms on this day.

    

League Meet at Walla Walla:

Our first league meet of the year takes place on Thursday in Walla Walla at Fort Walla Walla Park.  Students will be missing most of 5th and 6th periods that day and should plan accordingly with their teachers.  Races start at 4:00 pm.  Itinerary will be sent home with athletes on Wednesday and posted on the blog as well. 

AM Practices

Athletes will have access to locker rooms in the gym to shower after their morning practice. Towels will be provided.  Anything else athletes need should be brought from home.  A cabinet in Coach Bartlett's room, 2260, will be provided for athletes to store bags and practice equipment for the day. 

XC Meets:
Just a reminder that athletes are not allowed to ride home with anyone other than a parent without prior written approval from our athletic director Mr. Edwards.  Athletes going home with a parent must sign out with a coach before being released and will not be released until the conclusion of the meet.  If arranging to go home with someone else, please plan on contacting Mr. Edwards early in the week.

Any questions, please feel free to contact Coach Bartlett at jay.bartlett@rsd.edu or by phone at 509-591-1235.

2016 Season (Week 4)

Schedule for 9/12-9/17

Monday (9/12)

     *AM:  6:30 in Gym Foyer 

     *PM:  3:00 at RHS Track Shed

               *Moore, Stone, Todd, C. Nilsen, T. Nilsen, Workman, McDuffie, Sloan, Andrus will meet at Bombing Range Sports Complex (3200 Bombing Range Road, W. Richland) at 3:10.

Tuesday (9/13)

     *AM:  6:30 in Gym Foyer

     *PM:  3:00 at RHS Track 

Wednesday (9/14)

     *AM:  6:30 in Gym Foyer

     *PM:  3:00 at RHS Track (Bring Spikes)

Thursday (9/15)

     *AM:  6:30 in Gym Foyer

     *PM:  2:45 in Coach Bartlett's Room (2260)

Friday (9/16)

     *AM:  On Your Own

     *PM:  2:00 at RHS Track (Bring Spikes).  Athletes not competing in Lakewood will

                         have a workout.

Saturday (9/17)

     *Fort Steilacoom Invite in Lakewood, WA (Top 7).  Athletes not making the trip will run on their own today.

Fort Steilacoom Invite:

Our top 7 boys and girls will be traveling over to Lakewood to compete in the Fort Steilacoom Invite.  We will be departing after 1st period on Friday and return Saturday evening.  More information to come.

    

Highlander Invite:

Amazing opening weekend for all athletes!  Some outstanding early times were turned in by many athletes.  Summer conditioning is really paying off for many athletes.  Great start for many of our newcomers.  Keep up the good work!

AM Practices

Athletes will have access to locker rooms in the gym to shower after their morning practice. Towels will be provided.  Anything else athletes need should be brought from home.  A cabinet in Coach Bartlett's room, 2260, will be provided for athletes to store bags and practice equipment for the day. 

XC Meets:
Just a reminder that athletes are not allowed to ride home with anyone other than a parent without prior written approval from our athletic director Mr. Edwards.  Athletes going home with a parent must sign out with a coach before being released and will not be released until the conclusion of the meet.  Itineraries will be posted under the handout tab 1-2 days prior to competition. 

Any questions, please feel free to contact Coach Bartlett at jay.bartlett@rsd.edu or by phone at 509-591-1235.

2016 Season (Week 3)

Schedule for 9/5-9/10

Monday (9/5)

     *AM:  9:00 at RHS Track Shed (Bring Spikes)

     *PM:  On Your Own

Tuesday (9/6)

     *AM:  6:30 in Gym Foyer

     *PM:  3:00 at RHS Track 

Wednesday (9/7)

     *AM:  6:30 in Gym Foyer

     *PM:  3:00 at RHS Track (Bring Spikes)

Thursday (9/8)

     *AM:  6:30 in Gym Foyer

     *PM:  2:45 in Coach Bartlett's Room (2260)

Friday (9/9)

     *AM:  On Your Own

     *PM:  2:00 at RHS Track

Saturday (9/10)

     *Highlander Invite (Spokane).  Frosh/Soph Bus departs at 5:45, Junior/Senior Bus                     departs at 6:30)

    

      *Schedule:

          *Frosh Boys  9:30 AM

          *Frosh Girls  10:00 AM

          *Soph Boys  10:30 AM

          *JV Girls       11:00 AM

          *Junior Boys 11:30 AM

          *Varsity Girls 12:00 PM

          *Senior Boys 12:30 PM

Time Trial:

Great job this weekend by all participants in our time trial on Saturday.  A big thanks to all the parents and family members that came out to support their athletes as well as help out with our team breakfast that followed.  Lots of good things to come for many of our returning athletes and an awesome start for our freshman and our athletes new to cross country.  Summer training is already paying off!!

AM Practices

Athletes will have access to locker rooms in the gym to shower after their morning practice. Towels will be provided.  Anything else athletes need should be brought from home.  A cabinet in Coach Bartlett's room, 2260, will be provided for athletes to store bags and practice equipment for the day. 

Team Apparel Order:
Orders for team t-shirts and warm-up tops are due September 5th by 11:59 PM.  If athletes have not picked up this information yet, please email or text Coach Bartlett to get information on how to order.  Family members are more than welcome to order apparel as well.

Pasta Feeds:
We are looking for some families to host pasta feeds the night before meets this upcoming season.  September 9th, September 30th, and October 7th are already covered.  Friday the 9th, Jacoby Sherman will be hosting a pasta feed.  A flyer will be handed out this week.

XC Meets:
Just a reminder that athletes are not allowed to ride home with anyone other than a parent without prior written approval from our athletic director Mr. Edwards.  Athletes going home with a parent must sign out with a coach before being released and will not be released until the conclusion of the meet.  Itineraries will be posted under the handout tab 1-2 days prior to competition. 

Any questions, please feel free to contact Coach Bartlett at jay.bartlett@rsd.edu or by phone at 509-591-1235.

2016 Season (Week 2)

Schedule for 8/22-8/27
Monday (8/29)
     *AM:  8:00 at RHS Track (Sophomores, Juniors, & Seniors)
     *PM:  3:00 at RHS Track (Bring Spikes)

Tuesday (8/30)
     *AM:  6:30 in Gym Foyer
     *PM:  2:45 in Coach Bartlett's Room (2260)

Wednesday (8/31)
     *AM:  6:30 in Gym Foyer
     *PM:  3:00 at RHS Track (Bring Spikes)

Thursday (9/1)
     *AM:  6:30 in Gym Foyer
     *PM:  3:00 at RHS Track

Friday (9/2)
     *AM:  6:30 in Gym Foyer
     *PM:  2:00 at RHS Track

Saturday (9/3)
     *8:00 AM at RHS Track w/team and family breakfast to follow

AM Practices
Athletes will have access to locker rooms in the gym to shower after their morning practice.  Towels will be provided.  Anything else athletes need should be brought from home.  A cabinet in Coach Bartlett's room, 2260, will be provided for athletes to store bags and practice equipment for the day. 

Time Trial
Saturday we will be holding a 2.0 mile team trial followed by a team and family breakfast.  Each grade is responsible for the following:
     *Freshman:  Bagels & favorite spread
     *Sophomores:  Fruit
     *Juniors:  Juice
     *Seniors:  Muffins

Team Apparel Order:
Orders for team t-shirts and warm-up tops are due by 9/1.  Flyers are available on track shed counter.

Pasta Feeds:
We are looking for some families to host pasta feeds the night before meets this upcoming season.  It can be combined or families can host the boys or girls teams.  Families will sometimes co-host feeds as well.  Anyone interested please email or text Coach Bartlett with dates you are interested in hosting.

Any questions, please feel free to contact Coach Bartlett at jay.bartlett@rsd.edu or by phone at 509-591-1235.

2016 Season (Week 1)

Schedule for 8/22-8/27
Monday (8/22)
     *AM:  8:00 at RHS Track
     *PM:  3:30 at RHS Track

Tuesday (8/23)
     *AM:  8:00 at RHS Track
     *PM:  3:30 at RHS Track

Wednesday (8/24)
     *AM:  8:00 at RHS Track
     *PM:  3:30 at RHS Track

Thursday (8/25)
     *AM:  8:00 at RHS Track
     *PM:  3:30 at RHS Track

Friday (8/26)
     *AM: 8:00 at RHS Track
     *PM:  TBA

Saturday (8/27)
     *9:00 AM at Badger Mountain Splash Pad

Runners Soul Spike Day
On Wednesday, August 24th, from 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Runners Soul (5020 W. Clearwater Ave. Kenewick) will be having a "spike day."  This is a great time to get new shoes, spikes, or other running apparel with door prizes and snacks throughout the day.

Any questions, please feel free to contact me at jay.bartlett@rsd.edu or by phone at 509-591-1235.

Summer Conditioning for Week of 8/15 to 8/21

One week down, 1 more to go until the start of the 2016 season!  Don't relax this week and keep working hard.

Fall Sports Clearance Night is Thursday the 18th at 6:00 PM in the cafeteria.  Your attendance is required.

The girls team is going to be having a party to kick off the 2016 season.

     What:  Dinner and a movie.  Please bring your favorite movie snack.

     When:  Friday August 19th, at 6:00 pm

     Where:  Braydin Henderson's House (Head west on Keene, right on Belmont, left on Onyx, right                         on Obsidian Court.  Her house is the one on the very end of the cul-de-sac, 6883)

     Contact Information: Braydin Henderson's cel phone 1-509-713-9756

If you haven't already gotten your physical and paperwork taken care of, please do so this week.  It is also highly recommended to get a full blood work up including getting your ferritin checked.  Many distance runners tend to have low ferritin without knowing it.  This can affect your performance and overall health.

Athletes are expected to run on their own in the mornings this week.  Athletes will be meeting on Tuesday at 7:30 pm at the RHS track this week.  First official day of practice is Monday, August 22nd.  

Any questions, please feel free to contact me at jay.bartlett@rsd.edu or by phone at 509-591-1235.

Summer Conditioning for Week of 8/8 to 8/14

One week down, 2 more to go until the start of the 2016 season!  Keep up the good work.  Keep challenging yourself and keep planting the seeds for a great xc season!  

It is also time to start scheduling your physical so you are ready for the start of the season.  It is also highly recommended to get a full blood work up including getting your ferritin checked.  Many distance runners tend to have low ferritin without knowing it.  This can affect your performance and overall health.

I will post the date and time for fall sports clearance night when it becomes known.  

Returning athletes are organizing practice this week.  They will be meeting at 7:00 am Monday-Friday at the RHS track. They will also be meeting Monday and Thursday evening at 7:00 pm.

Any questions, please feel free to contact me at jay.bartlett@rsd.edu or by phone at 509-591-1235.