Pre-Season Info and Forms
Important Dates
The Cross Country Pre-Season Meeting, scheduled for Saturday, July 31st at 11:00 am can be accessed HERE
Friday, July 30th- Forms Collection at CHS (Trailer #1)- 9 am (ALL ATHLETES)
Saturday, July 31st- Pre-Season Meeting (Mandatory for all athletes and parents)- 11 am (Virtual)
Monday, August 2nd- First Day of Practice
Tuesday, August 3rd- Tryouts at Burke Lake
Friday, August 6th- Final Day to Order Spirit Packs
Monday-Thursday, August9th-12th- Lost River Cross Country CampFriday, August 20th – End of Pre-Season Time Trial
Monday, August 23rd- School Starts
Saturday, September 11th –Monroe Parker Invitational (You must have 20 practices to run)
ATHLETES - Check HERE to make sure your forms are turned in and complete. If you aren't on this list, you never submitted an athlete survey and we don't think you're on the team. (updated on 7/31/21)
Summer Conditioning
Summer conditioning (June & July) begins Monday, June 14th. While it is voluntary in nature, training over the summer is a key element to a successful season.
We will meet at CHS at 7:15 am on Monday-Thursday; and at Lees Corner Elementary on Fridays. (Saturday/Sunday runs are done on your own).
Bring water, a towel and a watch.
Use the summer conditioning schedule, and please follow the progress (if you start later in the summer, please start at Week One.
Training Groups should include the following
Purple: Veterans who have maintained fitness since March (in Purple or Silver Group)
Silver: Veterans who have not run since last fall or winter track (no spring track)
White: Beginners who have never done cross country or track before
Pre-Season Forms
Please use the guidelines below to determine which of the mandatory forms you are required to turn in to participate in tryouts. Some instructions are very specific, please read carefully.
Required Forms
Forms that need to be read and completed, by every athlete:
Cross Country Athlete Survey - Please complete so we have your up to date contact information and register for which events you are trying out in!
Team Handbook - Click link to read it, then indicate you have read and understood it by completing this form: Acknowledgement
Have you handed in a hard copy of your VHSL Physical form? The form can be found here: VHSL 2021 Physical Form. Hard copies can be scanned and emailed to kabishop@fcps.edu or dropped off at Door 1 at Chantilly High School. You can also mail the physical to the Attention of the Activities Office 4201 Stringfellow Rd. Chantilly VA 20151
Have you completed the FCPS online Athlete Registration? This system is designed by FCPS to allow you to complete the following: Emergency Care Card, Concussion Education, Weight room form, Drivers form, field trip form.....ALL of these are required of athletes. Use this link to connect with the system FCPS Athlete Registration. Instructions are included on the site.
Please complete the following Spirit Pack Survey to acknowledge if you need to purchase a spirit pack and/or singlet. Spirit Pack Survey
Please provide a completed hard copy emergency care card in addition to the FCPS registration form The hard copy form can be found here Emergency Care Card. This form should be turned into Coach G at your first opportunity either at a conditioning session or by July 31.
For those who are able to drive (and who have parent permission), please complete and submit an FCPS Drivers Form. This is for certain local practices and/or meets in which athletes have been granted permission to drive in lieu of taking the bus.
Questions about the physical and concussion education items need to be directed to our athletic trainer Katelyn Bishop
Other Pre-Season Info
Cross Country Information Packet- This is an introductory packet for all members, including information on forms due, summer training, coaches contact info, tryouts and other cross country references.
Summer Workout Calendar- This is a schedule of workouts for June/July to help guide your summer training. It is a progression to help you build up your fitness and strength, and prepare you for the season ahead. This is a suggested progression, but you can change it up a bit to fit travel schedules as needed. Please remember that while there are dates on the calendar, to avoid injury, you do need to start at Week One, regardless of when you actually start your summer training.
Types of Workouts- This provides an explanation for the different types of workouts we do (see Workout Calendar), and why they are important.
Blue Ridge Running Camp- Please note that this is NOT our team camp, but it is a very good cross country camp, held the week before tryouts. It is from July 25-30,2021 , at Eastern Mennonite University (right near JMU). While this is certainly not required, it is a wonderful opportunity to build on your training, in beautiful, challenging courses, led by some of the best coaches in VA. While there are ability groups for all levels, this is probably better suited for advanced runners.
Pre-Season Practice/Workout Schedule- This is a schedule of all practices & workouts for August, before we return to school. Please check the time and location for each day, as they may vary slightly, depending upon where we are meeting.
=PR= Team Shoe Night- This is scheduled for Thursday, August 5th at the =PR= Running store in Fairfax Corner. The store will be closed at 7:45 for just our team members. This is a good opportunity to get fitted for shoes (trainers or racing flats). It is valuable to have a personal evaluation at least once. Discounts will be given to all athletes & parents on shoes and apparel.
Pre-Season Meeting Agenda- Our pre-season meeting is scheduled for Saturday, July 31st at 11 am. All athletes are expected to attend, along with at least one parent. We will hand out the Team Handbook, go over team rules & expectations, and collect any remaining paperwork. This meeting will be virtual...The link can be accessed HERE
Cross Country Camp
Lost River Cross Country Camp- Every August, our team goes to a four day, three night camp in West Virginia. This is not required, but it is an expectation of all team members. The cost is $350 (Check made out to CHS Cross Country. Athletes are required to turn in their permission slip and luggage form.
Please check also for packing list, itinerary, rooming list and breakdown of camp activity teams (you should bring a shirt or item of clothing with your team color on it).
Spirit Packs
All athletes need to have the following items:
Singlet
Team Shorts/Spandex
Team Shirt
All other items (sweats, etc) are optional.
The singlet is the same one used for indoor track (but not cross country). The team shirt is unique to outdoor track. If you have both from last year, you do not need to purchase anything.
Please note that we will have the Spirit Pack store open for a short time once the season begins. It is your responsibility to order your uniform (through Cassel's Sports & Awards). Please do NOT order your uniform until you have made the team, through tryouts. There will be no refunds for athletes who order uniforms if they do not tryout, or subsequently quit the team. Athletes who tryout and do not make the team will be cancelled.
Athletes must purchase their singlet directly from Coach Gilchrist, bringing a check for $35.00 made out to CHANTILLY CROSS COUNTRY. Please put the athlete's name and size in the memo.
The Spirit Pack store (for all other items) can be found here . The store will be open until Saturday, August 7th.
Fundraiser
We will be conducting our fall fundraiser from August 16th-September 13th. It is expected that everyone participates, with a goal of $100 raised per athlete. We will be holding an online solicitation campaign. Athletes are to provide emails of family, close friends or relatives who might be willing to contribute to our fundraiser.
Please note that you are NOT required to solicit funds via email, if you prefer to provide donations directly (Checks should be made out to CHS Cross Country).
Information on the fundraiser can be found here.