July 22-28th: Fall XC Season and NXR Registration

I. Fall XC Registration
All Athletes must be registered, have a current physical on file, and participation fee  paid before being cleared to participate during the first week of practice. 

• Registration Opens: July 22nd
• Deadline for Registration: August 4th
• The official CHSAA season begins on Monday, August 5th. 
• Athletes that have not registered and cleared by August 5th will not able to participate in practices that week.
• Registration Website: https://mountainvista-ar.rschooltoday.com/

II. NXRSW Registration & Information
Before registering for NXRSW athletes must come and talk to Dalby and Selle (together) at practice. 

• Registration/Interest Link (Athletes are not eligible for the trip until they have talked to Dalby and Selle. Even if you have been on the trip in the past). 
• Trip Overview and Eligibility Requirements
• Tentative Trip Itinerary

III. Meet Schedule for 2024 Fall Season ​
The fall 2024 meet schedule can be seen at the link below. This schedule is tentative and may still change. 

• Vista XC Fall 2024 Meet Schedule (link)

​IV. Iron/Ferritin Reminders
If you have not gotten your ferritin/iron numbers checked please make sure you do before the start of the season. Lots of additional information is available on our website for athletes and families about the importance of iron for high school distance runners and why the coaching staff recommends that athletes on the team be on a supplement. 

• The Importance of Iron for High School Distance Runners

V. Coach Jeff Boelé on Wednesday's
Who is Coach Boele? 

• Here is Coach Boele's bio

When Does Coach Boele Come to Practice: 

• Wednesday's throughout the summer and on Tuesday's during the fall fall. 

Why Does Coach Boele Come Once a Week?

• To benefit individual athlete health during the season. To receive treatment form a message therapist or PT elsewhere would cost you approximately $100-$150 a session. This is what you will pay to receive treatment from Jeff over the course of the entire 20+ week season. 

Who Can Receive Treatment From Coach Boele:

• Anyone on the team needing work done during the season. 

Cost: 

• Approximately $7500 for the season (June to December) to show up at practice for 25 weeks ($300 a session). We are asking that any athlete consistently using coach Boele's services to please make a minimum donation of $150 to the Booster Club in the fall. The 2024 cross country program donation fee link will be available in August near the official start of the CHSAA season. 

Consent Form:

• Any athlete wishing to receive treatment from Coach Boele must have the consent form signed by your parents and brought to practice. 
  • Parent/Guardian Consent From to Screen and Treat (2024 Updated Form)

VI. Katie Follett-Boele Sports Performance
We are excited to bring on Coach Katie as part of our team this year! The coaching staff is recommending Coach Katie for anyone who wants to take their running and mental performance to the next level. Improving your mental game is a skill set that can be learned and practiced. Coach Katie can help you get there! 

Here is Coach Katie's bio and information. Please take a look if you are interested in mastering the mental side of running and would like to touch base with Coach Katie. 

• Coach Katie Follett-Boele Sports Performance (PDF)

VII. Schedule for July 22nd-28th
Mon: MVHS Track @ 7 a.m.
Tue: MVHS Track @ 7 a.m.
Wed: The Bluffs Regional Park @ 7 a.m.
            Coach Boele is Here
Thur: Writer's Vista Park @ 7 a.m.
Fri:  MVHS Track @ 7 a.m.
Sat: Redstone Park @ 7 a.m.
Sun: On Your own or w/ a teammate