RHSXC CHECKLIST (REQUIRED TO START THE SUMMER PROGRAM)

PHYSICAL PACKET REQUIRED BY ROYAL HIGH SCHOOL

The Athlete Physical Packet is to be turned into RHS Athletics Office/Athletic Clearing Process online, not the Coaches.  A current physical must be on file. Returning Athletes, your physicals are good for a year starting on the day you last had a physical. For example, if you had a physical done August 12th 2023, it’ll be good until August 12th 2024. All incoming freshmen or student-athletes new to sports will need to get a physical. Physicals are good for all seasonal sports.

Download student-athlete physical form  

• Note: you will upload your physical to homecampus.. If you cannot do this, another option is to turn in the physical to Yvette Schuster in ASB. 

 www.homecampus.com/login  Note: when adding cross country, 'check' any other sport you will be in for winter and/or spring. This will save you the headache of having to add them at a later date. 

You must be cleared by August 1, 2025

Home Campus Instructions 

PHYSICALS AT ROYAL HIGH SCHOOL JUNE 28, 2025, 8:00am to 1:00pm

On June 28, 2025 Royal High School will be hosting sports physicals for ALL sports. Physicals will start at 8:00 AM to 1:00 pm in the 7 Building. The cost will be $30.00.  Bring a prefilled and Signed SVUSD Physical Form. 

NOTE: Only an M.D. or a D.O. signature and stamp on the form will be accepted.

If you can't make this date, please schedule and appointment with your family doctor.

2025 SUMMER RUNNING PROGRAM   

·       Dead Period: CIF mandates a two-week dead period of no organized practices by coaches.  This will be From June 16 - June 29 2025 Runners are encouraged to train on their own or with others.  

·       Summer Program: June 09 - August 13th, The Summer Program helps athletes prepare for the season by building a solid base of training. This is usually the time the team members bond while setting goals for the upcoming season.  See Summer Running Program and mileage packet for specific details.  Summer workouts begin June 9, 2025.  All athletes need to workout on their own (Captains will coordinate workouts) during our June 16 - 29, 2025 CIF Dead Period. 

The OFFICIAL FIRST DAY OF PRACTICE IS JULY 7, 2025. 

TEAM PRACTICE SCHEDULE (Morning) 7:00 – 9:00 AM

-        Monday              Old Windmill Park (201 E Long Canyon Rd)

-        Tuesday              Coyote Hills Park (275 Valley Gate Rd, Simi, CA 93065

-        Wednesday         Arcane Street (behind Royal Stadium)

-        Thursday        Coyote Hills Park (275 Valley Gate Rd, Simi, CA 93065

-        Friday                 Old Windmill Park (201 E Long Canyon Rd)

-        Saturday            On Your Own or TBD

-        Sunday               No formal practice

 Note:  For students going to Summer School at Simi Valley HS, see Coach Valadez for alternate workout times.

RUNNING AND APPAREL

Running shoes

• Running shoes are the most important investment for a runner. Since there’re many different types of feet there are many different types of shoes. Shoes need to fit properly to the athletes’ foot. Please do not buy a “sale” shoe simply to save money. The goal of a shoe is to keep your child on the trails and out of the doctor’s office. Visit a running specialty store, they know their stuff and are involved with the community.

• Shoes should be replaced every 3-4 months or 400 mi to 500 mi.

• You have several options for good running shoes. 

Road Runner Sports (1714 Newbury Road, Newbury Park, CA 91320, 805-375-1415).  We are looking at a possible fundraiser with Road Runner Sports, in mid-August.  Great selection and staff will help you find the right fit for shoes.

Fleet Feet (30125 Agoura Rd Suite A, Agoura Hills, CA 91301, 818-991-4786). They will give discounts (10%) to runners on the team and will spend time finding the right shoe for you. If you don't like the shoe, take them back. 

On Track and Field (4590 Ish Dr #100, Simi Valley, CA 93063, 800-697-2999).  Mention you run for Royal HS and they will give you a discount.  Good selection of shoes.  Staff will help you find the right shoe for you.

DICK's Sporting Goods (176 W Hillcrest Dr, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360, 805-367-5032).  All major brands, but limited selection for running shoes.

EACH RUNNER SHOULD HAVE AT PRACTICE

-          Water bottle

-          Digital watch (GPS optional)

-          Sunblock

-          Appropriate clothing and shoes

RUNNING DURING VACATION

-          Most families will take vacation during summer. Please email Coach Luce the dates the runner will miss.

-          It is important that the runner still runs daily as consistency is key.

-          Parents should try to encourage and accommodate ½ hour to an hour for running to occur. 

-          Runs will need to be posted on STRAVA. Please see "Strava" tab on how to create a free account. 

  WORKING WITH OTHER SPORTS 

It isn't always perfect, but we can usually make multiple sports work when all parties are on the same page. As an incoming runner , our goal is to get athletes to learn about our sport. Young athletes should be exposed to many sports. As athletes grow older, many will eventually concentrate on one or two sports. Many of our top runners have earned scholarships and access to top institutions across the Country. As a parent, it isn't a bad idea to open as many doors to college for your child.  

YOU DECIDED TO JOIN XC LAST MINUTE OR DID NOT KNOW ABOUT SUMMER PRACTICE 

Don't worry. Of course, having athletes on day one definitely helps but most incoming families often have very little idea about our sport or training thus why you are reading this now. :-) Most of our incoming 9th graders have very limited running during the start of the season. It is important to note that we train all athletes at their ability level.  Our goal is just to get them out whenever we can. The first year is a huge learning curve. After that, runners have an idea of what to expect for the upcoming training.