Columbine Dave Sanders Invitational Recap
Nice job on Friday! We won 5 of 6 races and were second in the 6th race. Pretty great showing for us! Moving forward, we have a few weeks now as an entire team to train and get ready for the League Championship. Keep our goals in mind, and keep up the effort! 

• Dave Sanders results, pictures, articles, etc. 

Elementary School XC Meet
This Tuesday after practice is our elementary school XC meet. All Vista athletes will need to work the meet after the run on Tuesday. Here is what you need to know!

1. 5 Community service hours will be given
2. Go straight from practice to the Elementary Race on our campus XC loop to help. Meet on the track.
3. Wear your Vista Nation Neon Shirts
4. Be good ambassadors for our program!

Website to Elementary School XC Meet Information 

Saturday Team Trip to Glenwood Springs
When: Saturday, September 29th
What: We are taking two busses to Glenwood Springs on Saturday. 
Cost: $35 to cover the cost of the transportation, entrance into the hot springs, and lunch. $35 checks made out to the MVHS XC Booster Club.
Transportation: There will be two busses leaving Vista at 6 a.m. on Saturday, and returning around 4 p.m.
Sign-Up: Athletes should have already registered for the trip. Here is the list of those that signed up. If you are planning on going, and do not see your name listed please let Coach Dalby know ASAP. 

• Super Fun Team Day Registration List

Schedule for September 23rd-29th
Monday- DeKoevend Park 3:20
Tuesday- MVHS 3:10 p.m.
                   -Elementary School Race 4:30
Wednesday- Morning Run 6 a.m. @ MVHS
                        -MVHS 3:10
Thursday-Morning Run 6:30 a.m. @ MVHS 
                     -MVHS 3:10 p.m.
Friday- Writer's Vista Park 
Saturday- Gleenwood Springs Trip 6 a.m.
Sunday-On your own

Training Plans for the Week
If you are unsure which plan to follow please come talk to the coaches. 

• September 24th-October 7th Training Plan ​

New CHSAA Requirement: Arbiter
  STUDENTS ONLY (Parents youDO NOT need an account)
Beginning with school year 2018-19, Student Athletes MUST create an account with CHSAA using one of the following methods:

• Text S41320  to 69274.  You will then receive a text reply with a link to create an account.
• Create an account at arbiterathlete.com from any desktop, laptop, tablet, iPad, or smartphone. 

NXR Attendance List
The attached list are the names of those people that have confirmed w/ Therese Fitzsimmons (tjfitz@q.com) that you are going on this years NXRSW trip to Arizona. If you do not see your name on the list, we currently do not have a hotel room reserved for you or car space. Please email Therese ASAP before we release our extra hotel rooms that are reserved on our team block. 

• 2018 NXRSW Attendance List
• NXRSW Trip Information co.milesplit.com/meets/312554/info#.W6j3rJNKh-V

New CHSAA Requirement: Arbiter
  STUDENTS ONLY (Parents youDO NOT need an account)
Beginning with school year 2018-19, Student Athletes MUST create an account with CHSAA using one of the following methods:

• Text S41320  to 69274.  You will then receive a text reply with a link to create an account.
• Create an account at arbiterathlete.com from any desktop, laptop, tablet, iPad, or smartphone. 

Rock Canyon Recap
Nice job stepping up into some bigger races this weekend! With sitting a large group of our older runners this week, our team stepped up nicely. 2nd in the JV boys race, and 1st in the JV girls race! Also a shoutout to Annie Nats for a top 15 finish in the girls varsity race!

• Rock Canyon Results, Pictures, Articles, Videos, etc

August Sept 17th-23rd Schedule
Monday- MVHS 3:10
Tuesday- MVHS 3:10 p.m.
Wednesday- Morning Run 6 a.m. @ MVHS
                        -Redstone Park 3:20
Thursday-Morning Run 6:30 a.m. @ MVHS 
                     -MVHS 3:10 p.m.
Friday- Dave Sanders Invitational
                Clement Park, Littleton
Sat-On Your Own
Sunday-On your own

Training Plans for the Week
If you are unsure which plan to follow please come talk to the coaches. 

• September 10th-23rd Training Plan ​

Columbine Dave Sanders Invitational
When: Friday
Where: Clement Park, Littleton
Bus: The bus leaves MVHS at 1 p.m. on Friday. All athletes competing should be on the bus unless otherwise approved by the coaching staff. There is one bus returning to Vista after the meet on Friday if you do not have a ride home. 
Time Schedule
3:00 D1 Varsity Boys - Run 10, Score 5
3:40 D1 Open Boys B Team - Run 10, Score 5
4:30 D1 Varsity Girls - Run 10, Score 5
5:10 D1 Open Girls B Team - Run 10, Score 5
5:40 D1 Open Boys C Team - Run Unlimited, Score 5
5:50 D1 Open Girls C Team - Run Unlimited, Score 5
6:20 Presentation of Awards
Meet Website

Team Dinner- Thursday September 20th  5:30- 7:30pm
Hosted by Aaron Hart

• Potluck Style. Please bring your assigned dish.  Food assignments will rotate each week.
• Please don’t show up empty handed
• Bring enough for 4 people
• Try to keep it healthy-ish
• Label your dishes and remind your athlete to bring all dishes home
• We have plenty of serving utensils - no need to send those
• Parents are welcome to stop in and check it out.
• Dinners start at 5:30pm- feel free to contact Michelle Hart if you want to drop your dish off ahead of time.

Parents of athletes with food allergies or sensitivities should contact Teresa Smith as soon as possible: 720-840-6335 or smithrouse@msn.com.  
Food Assignments:

• Freshman Girls:  Clean Up Crew
• Freshman Boys: Pasta
• Sophomores: Fruit or Salad
• Juniors: Protein
• Seniors: Pasta or Protein

Huge THANK YOU to the Hart Family for hosting.

Great efforts at Liberty Bell this weekend Vista Nation! We are really proud of the way everyone showed up to compete. The Girls were Sweepstakes A, B, and C champs. The boys A and B champs, and runners-up in the C race. Results Videos, articles, etc. below!

• Meet Results, Videos, Articles, etc.
• MVHS Girls Times (all races)
• MVHS Boys Times (all races)

Schedule For September 10th-16th
Monday- Writer's Vista Park 3:20
Tuesday- MVHS 3:10 p.m.
Wednesday- Morning Run 6 a.m. @ MVHS
                        -MVHS 3:10
Thursday-Morning Run 6:30 a.m. @ MVHS 
                     -MVHS 3:10 p.m.
Friday- MVHS 3:10 p.m. (travel day if not racing on Saturday)
Sat-Rock Canyon Invitational
Sunday-On your own

Training Plans for the Week
If you are unsure which plan to follow please come talk to the coaches. 

• September 10th-23rd Training Plan 

Rock Canyon Invitational
When: Saturday, September 15th
Where: Rock Canyon High School
Arrival: Please be at the meet by 7:30 a.m. to receive your number. 
Time Schedule: 
8:30am Boys Varsity (run 7, score 5)
9:00am Girls Varsity (run 7, score 5)
9:30am Boys JV (unlimited entries, score 5) Medals top 10 in finish chute
10:00am Girls JV (unlimited entries, score 5)Medals Top 10 in finish chute
10:45am HS Awards
Meet Website

Super Fun Team Day Registration
What: Super fun team day trip to Gleenwood Springs to run and hangout at the hot springs afterwards. 
When: Saturday, September 29th. Buses leaving Vista at 6 a.m. We will return late afternoon that day. 
Cost: There will be a small fee to cover the cost of bussing and lunch. 
Registration: Please fill out the link below by Friday so that we know how many busses to keep reserved for the trip. 

• Super Fun Team Day Registration Link

Team Dinner
Hosted by Santi and Marco Montano

• Potluck Style. Please bring your assigned dish.  Food assignments will rotate each week.
• Please don’t show up empty handed
• Bring enough for 6 people
• Try to keep it healthy-ish
• Label your dishes and remind your athlete to bring all dishes home
• We have plenty of serving utensils - no need to send those
• Parents are welcome to stop in and check it out.
• Dinners start at 5:30pm- feel free to contact Teresa Montano if you want to drop your dish off ahead of time.

Parents of athletes with food allergies or sensitivities should contact Teresa Smith as soon as possible: 720-840-6335 or smithrouse@msn.com.  
Food Assignments:

• Freshman Girls:  Fruit OR Salad
• Freshman Boys: Protein OR Pasta
• Sophomores: Protein
• Juniors: Pasta
• Seniors: Fruit or Salad

Huge THANK YOU to Teresa and Pat Montano for hosting.

New CHSAA Requirement: Arbiter
  STUDENTS ONLY (Parents youDO NOT need an account)
Beginning with school year 2018-19, Student Athletes MUST create an account with CHSAA using one of the following methods:

• Text S41320  to 69274.  You will then receive a text reply with a link to create an account.
• Create an account at arbiterathlete.com from any desktop, laptop, tablet, iPad, or smartphone. 

Arapahoe Results
Another awesome job last weekend racing at Arapahoe! The day was highlighted by the boys and girls frosh/soph teams sweeping their races with crazy low scores of 66 points for the boys and 22 points for the girls. 
Results, articles, videos, pictures and more are posted on Milesplit.

Team Picture Day
Picture day is scheduled for Wednesday at 3 p.m. Please bring your uniform tops and bottoms with you to be in the picture. The coaches will not be checking out additional uniforms on Wednesday if athletes forget to bring their uniform. 

Liberty Bell
When: Saturday, September 9th
Where: Heritage HS
Arrival: There is not bus to this meet. All Vista athletes should be at Heritage HS by 8 a.m. on Saturday. 
Time Schedule:
Below are the races MVHS will be participating in. There are a total of 18 races in all Saturday morning so please know the schedule. 

• 9:25 Boys Sweepstakes A (varsity Division runners 1-7)
• 9:28 Girls Sweepstakes A (varsity division runners 1-7)
• 10:45 Boys Sweepstakes B (runners 8-14)
• 10:48 Girls Sweepstakes B (runners 8-14)
• 11:25 Boys Sweepstakes C (unlimited entries)
• 11:28 Girls Sweepstakes C (unlimited entries
• 12:00 Awards and Team meeting

Line-ups: Will be announced at practice this week
Meet Website

Schedule for September 3rd-9th
Monday- No School On Your Own
Tuesday- MVHS 3:10 p.m.
Wednesday- Morning Run 6 a.m. @
                        -Team Pictures 3 p.m.
                        -Practice after pictures
Thursday-Morning Run 6:30 a.m. @ MVHS 
                     -MVHS 3:10 p.m.
Friday- MVHS 3:10 p.m.
Sat-Liberty Bell Invitational
Sunday-On your own
Monday-No School, run on your own

Training Plans for the Week
If you are unsure which plan to follow please come talk to the coaches. 

• July August 27th-September 9th Training Plan 

Team DinnerFriday September 7th  
5:30- 7:30pm
Hosted by Sarah and Jack O’Sullivan

• Potluck Style. Please bring your assigned dish.  Food assignments will rotate each week.
• Please don’t show up empty handed
• Bring enough for 8 people
• Try to keep it healthy-ish
• Label your dishes and remind your athlete to bring all dishes home
• We have plenty of serving utensils - no need to send those
• Parents are welcome to stop in and check it out.
• Dinners start at 5:30pm- feel free to contact Therese if you want to drop your dish off ahead of time.

Parents of athletes with food allergies or sensitivities should contact Teresa Smith as soon as possible: 720-840-6335 or smithrouse@msn.com.  
Food Assignments:

• Freshman Girls:  Protein
• Freshman Boys: Fruit/Salad
• Sophomores: Pasta
• Juniors: Clean Up Crew
• Seniors: Protein

Huge THANK YOU to Kelly and Brian O’Sullivan for hosting.

Great job starting the season off on Friday night Vista Nation! Stellar results against some very stellar competition. The results page is bellow, along with an article and pictures from the meet. Keep up the good work! 

• Vista Nation XC 2-Mile Invitational Results, Articles, Photos

NXR Attendance List
The attached list are the names of those people that have confirmed w/ Therese Fitzsimmons (tjfitz@q.com) that you are going on this years NXRSW trip to Arizona. If you do not see your name on the list, we currently do not have a hotel room reserved for you or car space. Please email Therese ASAP before we release our extra hotel rooms that are reserved on our team block. 

• 2018 NXRSW Attendance List
• NXRSW Trip Information 

Schedule for August 27th-September 3rd
Monday- DeKoevend Park 3:20 p.m.
Tuesday- MVHS 3:10 p.m.
Wednesday- Morning Run 6 a.m. @ MVHS
                        -MVHS 3:10 
Thursday-Morning Run 6:30 a.m. @ MVHS 
                     -MVHS 3:10 p.m.
Friday- Arapahoe Warrior Invitational 
Sat-Redstone Park 7 a.m.
Sunday-On your own
Monday-No School, run on your own (see training schedule) 

Labor Day/Saturday Practice
Our plan for Labor Day weekend is to meet for practice at 7 a.m. on Saturday morning at Redstone Park. Those that raced at the Arapahoe Invite will be doing a long run. Those that did not race will be doing a longer steady state run/rhythm run. If you are leaving town please arrange to leave with your family after practice Saturday morning. We will be finished by 9 a.m. 

For Monday, check the training document to see what your run is that day and get it in on your own. Or call a teammate up and run together. We will not be meeting on Monday as a team. 

Training Plans for the Week
If you are unsure which plan to follow please come talk to the coaches. 

• July August 27th-September 9th Training Plan 

Arapahoe Warrior Invitational
When: Friday
Where: DeKoevend Park
Meet Website, Information, and Course Map
Bus/Dismissal: Out of class at 1:40. Bus to meet leaves at 2:00 p.m. There is no return bus after the meet. Athletes please arrange a ride home with your parents or a teammate. 
Schedule and Line-ups
4:00 Open Fresh/Soph Boys (unlimited entries/score 5)-All Frosh/Soph Boys
4:20 Open Fresh/Soph Girls (unlimited entries/score 5)-All Frosh/Soph Girls
4:50 Varsity Boys (enter 7/score 5)-Announced at practice this week
5:10 Varsity Girls (enter 7/score 5)-Announced at practice this week
5:40 Open Junior/Senior Boys (unlimited entries/score 5)-All Jr/Sr Boys not running varsity
6:00 Open Junior/Senior Girls (unlimited entries/score 5)-All Jr/Sr Girls not running varsity

Team Dinner- Thursday August 30th  5:30 pm
Hosted by Jenna Fitzsimmons

• Potluck Style. Please bring your assigned dish.  Food assignments will rotate each week.
• Please don’t show up empty handed
• Bring enough for 8 people
• Try to keep it healthy-ish
• Label your dishes and remind your athlete to bring all dishes home
• We have plenty of serving utensils - no need to send those
• Parents are welcome to stop in and check it out.
• Dinners start at 5:30pm- feel free to contact Therese if you want to drop your dish off ahead of time.

Parents of athletes with food allergies or sensitivities should contact Teresa Smith as soon as possible: 720-840-6335 or smithrouse@msn.com.  

Food Assignments:

• Freshman Girls:  Pasta
• Freshman Boys: Protein
• Sophomores: Pasta OR Protein
• Juniors: Fruit OR Salad
• Seniors: Pasta

Huge THANK YOU to Jim and Therese Fitzsimmons for hosting.

Great job Vista Nation on another great week of training in the books. We had an awesome tempo run on Tuesday, and the run to Denver was our largest ever. There were 70 athletes that took part in running their longest run of the summer on Saturday. Great work and lets keep up the momentum as we move into our first week of racing. The coaches are really proud of everybody! 

I also want to thank all of the parents for their efforts last week in coming out to the parent meeting, and helping with the Run to Denver. It's no joke when the coaches say we have the best parent community in the state. We cannot do all of the things we do without your help. Thank you!

Gear Order Reopened Until Monday
The gear order through Denver Athletic is reopening for 24 hours to help those families that recently registered, or missed the last order. All gear is optional, but most will have a neon green T-Shirt. Please see the blog post from August 6th-12th for more info about what gear to buy. 

• https://mvcrosscountry2018.itemorder.com/sale

Parent Meeting Info
If you missed the parent meeting here is everything we went over, and then some. Please feel free to reach out to us if you have questions.

• Parent Meeting Notes 

Team Dinner- Thursday
Hosted by Ethan and Seth Rouse (address will be sent out on Wednesday) on Thursday at 5:30

Potluck Style. Please bring your assigned dish.  Food assignments will rotate each week.
Please don’t show up empty handed
Bring enough for 8-10 people
Try to keep it healthy-ish
Label your dishes and remind your athlete to bring all dishes home
We have plenty of serving utensils - no need to send those
Parents are welcome to stop in and check it out.
Parents of athletes with food allergies or sensitivities should contact Teresa Smith as soon as possible: 720-840-6335 or smithrouse@msn.com.  

Food Assignments:
Freshman: Water/Chocolate Milk
Sophomores: Fruit or Salad (No veggie trays please)
Juniors: Pasta Dish (No Cold Deli Pasta please)
Seniors: Protein

Huge THANK YOU to Teresa Smith and Eric Rouse for hosting.

Uniform Checkout
We will checkout uniforms on Wednesday this week after practice. Please plan on staying an extra 30 mins or so that afternoon so that we can get you a uniform. 
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Grocery Card Fundraiser
This is one of our few fundraisers each season, and how we are able to compensate our assistant coaches every fall. They are not funded by the school district, and the grocery card fundraiser helps us to to make sure they each receive a full stipend for the season. Please see the link below for more information, and contact Therese Fitzsimmons for a card:

• www.vistanationxc.com/grocery-card-fundraiser.html

MVHS Booster Club
The Booster Club is the other way we raise money for our program each season. Below is information on how to register, and a video about how the Booster Club helps our team. Please contact Jeremy and Cherise Anderson if you have questions. 

• ​Booster Club Website
• MVHS Booster Club Video

Labor Day/Saturday Practice
Our plan for Labor Day weekend is to meet for practice at 7 a.m. on Saturday morning at Redstone Park. Those that raced at the Arapahoe Invite will be doing a long run. Those that did not race will be doing a longer steady state run/rhythm run. If you are leaving town please arrange to leave with your family after practice Saturday morning. We will be finished by 9 a.m. 

For Monday, check the training document to see what your run is that day and get it in on your own. Or call a teammate up and run together. We will not be meeting on Monday as a team. 

Training Plans for the Week
If you are unsure which plan to follow please come talk to Coach Dalby.

• July August 13th-26th Training Plan

August 20th-26th Schedule
Monday- Redstone Park 3:20 p.m.
Tuesday- MVHS 3:10 p.m.
Wednesday- Morning Run 6 a.m. @ 
                        -MVHS 3:10 (Uniform Checkout after practice)
Thursday-Morning Run 6:30 a.m. @ MVHS 
                    -MVHS 3:10 p.m.
Friday- Vista Nation XC 2-Mile Invitational 
Saturday-Rocky Heights Middle School 
Sunday-On your own

Vista Nation XC 2-Mile Invitational
When: Friday, August 24th
Where: MVHS XC Course
Arrival: Be at MVHS no later than 3:45 p.m.
Meet Website/Results (link) 
Additional Meet Information (doc)
Teams: Vista, Boulder, Peak-to-Peak, Palmer Ridge, Niwot, Dakota Ridge, Pomona, Castle View, Lyons, Valor Christian 
Schedule: 
5:00                Boys Varsity 2-Mile (score top 5, run 10)-More than 10 if needed                    
5:20                Girls Varsity 2-Mile (score top 5, run 10)-More than 10 if needed
5:40                Boys Junior Varsity (score 5, run unlimited)
6:10                Girls Junior Varsity (score 5, run unlimited)
6:30                Awards
Course Map: vistanationinvitemap.pdf
Awards: The top 10 individuals in each race will receive medals.  Trophies will be given to the top team in each race 
Line-ups: Will be Announced at practice on Thursday

Parent Help: We will be in need of about 15 parents to help us out at the meet on Friday as course marshals to make sure the crowd stays off the course as runners come through. You will still be able to see the entire race. If you can help, please email Coach Dalby. There will be a short parent meeting at 4:30 on the track to organize our parent volunteers. 

Shutter Fly Access to Team Photos
Subscribe to our MVHS XC and track photo sharing site to share and view photos of our team http://vistanation.shutterfly.com/

Directions: please view the directions below if you would like to be able to view/upload pictures. 

• Shutterfly Directions for Vista Nation XC (doc)

Pre-Season Parent Meeting
When: Wednesday, August 15th from 6p.m. to 7p.m.
Where: MVHS Library
Who: All Vista Nation XC Parents. Athletes do not need to attend
What: The coaching staff will discuss the 2018 XC season including team expectations, meet/practice schedule, the Nike Cross Regional trip to Arizona, team selection process, buying proper shoes, nutrition for your athletes, parent support, and other important items related to our team. 
Meeting Notes: Information will be sent out to everyone after the meeting if you are not able to be in attendance. 

​Team "Remind" Text List Communication
Please sign-up for the team "Remind" communication list. Besides the blog this is how the coaches will communicate with the team most frequently. It is also the easiest way for us to be able to get a message to athletes and families when needed. See the attached document for directions on how to sign-up.

• The Remind Code for the 2018 fall season is @3ag4cb
• 2018 Vista Nation XC Remind Registration Instructions (pdf)

Training Plans for the Week
If you are unsure which plan to follow please come talk to Coach Dalby.

• July August 13th-26th Training Plans

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Grocery Card Fundraiser
Therese Fitzsimmons will be at the parent meeting on Thursday to talk about our grocery card fundraiser. This is one of our few fundraisers each season, and how we are able to compensate our assistant coaches each season.

Our assistant coaches on staff are not funded by the school district, and the grocery card fundraiser helps us to to make sure they each receive a full stipend for the season. Please see the link below for more information:
www.vistanationxc.com/grocery-card-fundraiser.html

MVHS Booster Club
The Booster Club is the other way we raise money for our program each season. We will talk about the XC Booster at the parent meeting. Below is information on how to register, and a video about how the Booster Club helps our team. 

• ​Booster Club Website
• MVHS Booster Club Video

Runners Roost Spike Night: Friday
This years "Spike Night" will be on Friday at Runner's Roost Lone Tree following our run from the Bluffs that afternoon. This is our chance as as team to get properly fitted for shoes, and see the latest racing spikes/flats. There will also be a 15% discount on all shoes, apparel, and spikes for MVHS and MRMS athletes. 

Even if you are not buying shoes that day, come to the event, eat, and have fun with your teammates!  

Schedule for August 13th-19th
Monday- MVHS 3:10 p.m. (meet on middle school
                   fields)
Tuesday- DeKoevend Park 3:20 p.m. (University Lot, just past
                    Arapahoe)
Wednesday- MVHS 3:10 (meet on MS fields)
                        -Parent Meeting 6 p.m. (MVHS Library)
Thursday-Morning Run 6:30 a.m. @ MVHS (only if
                      double is on your training schedule)
               -MVHS 3:10 p.m. (meet on middle school fields)
Friday- The Bluffs Regional park 3:20 
              -Runner's Roost Spike Night 5 p.m.
Saturday-Run to Denver 6:30/7 a.m. (see blog for
                       details)
Sunday-On your own

Run-To-Denver on Saturday
On Saturday we will be doing our bi-annual Denver Breakfast Run! Afterwards we will head to Illegal Pete's on the 16th St Mall for breakfast burritos, and then take the Light Rail from downtown back to Mineral Station next to Aspen Grove. Here are the details on the 4 runs to choose from:

• 14 Miles: Meet at Aspen Grove Panera at 6:30 a.m.
• 10 Miles: Meet at Centennial Park in Englewood at 7 a.m. (See address below)
• 7 Miles: Meet at Centennial Park at 7 a.m., and we will transport you down the trail so that you are running the 7 mile distance.
• 4 Mile Run: Meet at Centennial Park at 7 a.m. and we will transport you down the trail so that you are running the 4 mile distance.  

Who: Any HS Runner that wants to try, and run 14, 10, 7 or 4 miles, including freshman and new runners.
When: 6:30 A.M. If you are running from Aspen Grove. 7:00 a.m. if running from Centennial Park.
Bag/Gear Transport: You can load your stuff up in Dalby's car and he will transport it down to Denver for you.
Where:  Centennial Park
                  4630 S Decatur St
                  Englewood, CO 80110
Directions: 25 mins from MVHS. Go North on Santa Fe. Take a left on Union. The park  will be down on your right off of Union
Cost: $15 should cover the cost for breakfast and your light rail ticket. 
Ticket App: Please download the RTD ticket app and purchase your ticket prior to Saturday mornings run. 
Parent Help:
We are looking for 2 to 3 parents to help us out on Friday to chaperone at REI/Illegal Pete's and to help drive runner's back from Mineral Station to Centennial Park once we return, if they need to get their cars. If you can help please email Coach Dalby. 

Labor Day/Saturday Practice
Our plan for Labor Day weekend is to meet for practice at 7 a.m. on Saturday morning at Redstone Park. Those that raced at the Arapahoe Invite will be doing a long run. Those that did not race will be doing a longer steady state run/rhythm run. If you are leaving town please arrange to leave with your family after practice Saturday morning. We will be finished by 9 a.m. 

For Monday, check the training document to see what your run is that day and get it in on your own. Or call a teammate up and run together. We will not be meeting on Monday as a team. 

Schedule for August 6th-12th
Monday- MVHS 7 a.m. (meet on middle school fields)
                -P.M. If a double is scheduled it is O.Y.O. today
Tuesday- Redstone Park 7 a.m.(meet by Duck Pond)
Wednesday- MVHS 7 a.m. (meet on MS fields)
Thursday-Morning Run 6:30 a.m. @ MVHS (only if 
                      double is on your training schedule. Meet 
​                       inside Vista) 
               -MVHS 3:10 p.m. (meet on middle school fields)
Friday- MVHS 3:10 p.m. (meet on middle school fields)
Saturday-Writer's Vista Park 7 a.m.
Sunday-On your own

2018 Team Policies and Expectations
Athletes and parents should review the following team policies and expectations so that you understand what is expected of all of our cross country runners.

• 2018 Team Policies and Expectations Document

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Pre-Season Parent Meeting
When: Wednesday, August 15th from 6p.m. to 7p.m.
Where: MVHS Library
Who: All Vista Nation XC Parents. Athletes do not need to attend
What: The coaching staff will discuss the 2018 XC season including team expectations, meet/practice schedule, the Nike Cross Regional trip to Arizona, team selection process, buying proper shoes, nutrition for your athletes, parent support, and other important items related to our team. 

Training Plans for the Week
If you are unsure which plan to follow please come talk to Coach Dalby.

• July 30th-August 12th Training Plans

Fall XC Registration and Physicals
Please make sure you have an up-to-date physical on file with the athletic office when you register for fall XC. The registration window for all fall sports will be reopen for one day on August 7th if you did not register. Athletes that have not registered will not be allowed to participate when the offical CHSAA seasons starts on Monday, August 6th. All athletes must have a current  physical on file to be eligible to practice on August 6th. 

The link to fall XC registration will reopen for one day this Tuesday:
​www.vistagoldeneagles.org/pageshow2716332-winter-sports-registration

Gear Orders for the Fall
Gear orders for the fall are now available through Denver Athletic until Tuesday. Once the site closes you will not be able to order again until the winter. 
Denver Athletic Website (Store Closes August 7th)

What Other Gear Should I Order?
We would like all athletes, and parents, to have a neon green Vista Nation XC T-Shirt from Denver Athletic. Everything else is optional to order. Here are a few things to know about available gear:

• Neon Green Vista Nation Shirts: This is our standard shirt and one that every member of the team, including parents, should have. It is what we wear at every meet. Either the cotton shirt, or the performance  shirt are fine to order. 
• Athletes going to NXR may want to consider buying an extra lime green cotton T-shirt for the T-shirt exchange. 
• Warm-Ups: We are giving everyone on the team the opportunity to purchase your warm-ups. Warm-up tops, and pants are optional. We do not check warm-ups out during the season. 
• Additional Apparel: Hats, bags, additional T-Shirts, etc. are all available for purchase, but not required. 
• Sizing: Moms have noticed that the American Apparel Women's Cut shirts (50/50 blend) run about two sizes too small.    Consider ordering larger sizes or going with the men's cut instead.