Attention all athletes interested in Cross Country this Fall 2022:  

We welcome all participants to the upcoming 2022 Cross Country season.  Cross Country is a no-cut sport.  Everyone who has received a physical and is cleared by the nurse can join the team as long as athletes abide by our team expectations.  All athletes are expected to:

• demonstrate a commitment to the sport.
• give their best effort at all times.
• uphold the values of the team: respect, integrity, perseverance, and teamwork.

GETTING STARTED:  Sports Physicals (Pre-participation Packet)

- If you do not yet have a sports physical, you can sign up on the Jackson District Page for a physical at Jackson Liberty HS. There is no charge for the exam. Please be sure to print a sports packet and complete the parent portion of the packet. 

- The physical at JLHS is Wednesday August 3rd.  As of now, the time has not been released (last time it was 3-7pm). Information will be released via email to parents, or you can access it on the district athletics page.  

- Physicals scheduled with your family physician are due no later than 8/1/22 in order to be reviewed and cleared by school MD before 8/15/22. Schedule your physical now! Print out the physical packet and bring it with you to the appointment.

- If it has been 90 or more days since you had a physical, but less than a year, you must fill out the Interim Form.

- Contact the Health Office if you are unsure of what you need (732-833-4741).

REMINDER TO ALL PARENTS:  

Please ensure the following forms and/or requirements have been completed and submitted prior to your athlete's participation.

Steroid
Concussion
Cardiac
Opioid
Opioid Video

Please follow the link below to the Jackson School District Athletics homepage to find the relevant forms and/or materials.

Cross Country Summer Practices!!! 

This year we will be able to start our practices over the summer.  Our summer practices will be in the morning so that we can take advantage of cooler weather.  We do not make cuts - everyone who has a physical and is cleared by the nurse can join the team.  We do require a commitment to the sport and effort to do your best.  If you can demonstrate both you make the team.  The following schedule will be in place as allowed by the weather! All practices will be held at Goetz Middle School.  Please sign up for remind to be notified of any changes!

Summer Practice Schedule:

Starting Monday, August 15 - Wednesday August 31
Boys will practice Monday - Friday 
Girls will practice Monday, Wednesday, Friday
All practices will be from 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Please bring:

Running Shoes

Water labeled with your name

A towel (also Labeled)

Anything you bring with you must be labeled - no one will touch any items that do not belong to them

**Bug Spray is recommended!!

STAY IN TOUCH WITH THE TEAM

-  Stay updated on team news and events. 

-  Join the Cross Country Google Classroom for access to forms and training information. Enter code qogpynp or click this link: Google Classroom.

Remind:

Remind: Pick a way to receive messages for Girls Cross Country: If you have a smartphone, get push notifications. On your iPhone or Android phone, open your web browser and go to the following link: rmd.at/4899c Follow the instructions to sign up for Remind. You’ll be prompted to download the mobile app. rmd.at/4899c Join Girls Cross Country Full Name First and Last Name Phone Number or Email Address (555) 555-555. If you don’t have a smartphone, get text notifications. Text the message @4899c to the number 81010. If you’re having trouble with 81010, try texting @4899c to (646) 606-2831. * Standard text message rates apply. To 81010 Message @4899c Don’t have a mobile phone? Go to rmd.at/4899c on a desktop computer to sign up for email notifications.