Note to Parents!

Hello RHS Roughrider XC parents . . . just a quick note to let you know how you can locate the schedule and results. On the right, locate the "RHS Page on Athletic.net" and click there. Athletic.net is a Website that most schools in Washington use to schedule meets and record meet results. You'll find the meet schedule on this site and, as the season progresses, you'll find times for the runners for each meet. At the top of the site, find "Team" and "Season stats" for more information about the team and each runner.

The first meet is next Thursday, Sept. 11 at Lincoln Park. The meet consists of 4 races, a JV and Varsity race for the boys and girls. The first race usually starts around 4:00pm. Check back for the order of the events. -- KS

Season Starts Monday, August 25th!

The Roughrider Boys' Cross Country team first official practice will be on Monday, August 25th at 3:30. Practice will be held at Cowan Park. If you cannot find Cowan Park, the address is 5849 15th Ave. NE, but the team meets on the Brooklyn Ave. NE side of the park.

Coach Collier is looking forward to seeing everyone once again!

Athletic Forms Due in Office Aug. 20!

You have less than 2 weeks to complete and submit your athletic forms to the office. Don’t wait!

http://www.rhsseattle.org/athletics.php#practice

Juniors and Seniors!

Attention all juniors and now seniors who ran last year. You need to come out for summer training or contact Coach Collier by email. Some of you really can benefit from this and make our team so much better. Coach Collier

hucollier@seattleschools.org or uton07@earthlink.net

Summer Conditioning Runs (Updated 6/19)

Today, Coach Collier announced the first summer conditioning runs will be held on Monday, June 23, 10:00am. Meet at the Green Lake track, across the street from the pitch 'n putt golf course.

The conditioning runs will continue the same time and place on Wednesday (6/25) and Friday (6/27).

Fall Athletic Registration Forms | Online Only

This year athletic registrations and paperwork will be made available via the Web only. To access the forms you need to fill out in order to participate, go to http://www.rhsseattle.org/athletics.php#register

Upcoming Fun Runs

The East / West Senior All-Star Race will be held at Woodland Park in Seattle on July 19, 10:00am. The all-star team is made up of 75 graduating male and female runners from all five high school classifications. Coaches can recommend any other senior student / athlete to this team who they deem deserving of this honor. Non all-star seniors are also encouraged to participate. The race also features junior, sophomore, freshman and alumni/coaches divisions and awards.

For more information, go to http://www.watfxc.com/XC/EastWest/EWMain.htm



On the same day, July 19, Nathan Hale athletic boosters host a shorter run . . .

What: 6th Annual Big Rock Fun Run (2.2 miles)
When: Saturday, July 19th - Registration begins at 8am - Race starts at 9am
Where: Race begins and ends at the Maple Leaf Church off of 35th & 100th (up the hill from Nathan Hale)
Why: All proceeds go to the Nathan Hale Sports Booster Club
Who: The run is put on by Volunteers from the Meadowbrook Community Care group. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to run this fun event.
A Bit More: The Big Rock Fun Run has been an annual summer run for the Nathan Hale Cross Country team as well as many members of the Wedgewood community. Donors typically include Starbucks, State Farm, QFC, Wedgewood Ale House, ect... The entry fee for the run is $20 adult - $15 for 18 & under and includes an awesome t-shirt. There is coffee and snacks along with live music during the pre-race festivities. This year the Nathan Hale Cross Country Team will be hosting a community BBQ after the event in the Parking Lot & Grass across the street from the church.

XC Season Begins Now!

Coach Collier will host an informational meeting to be held on Wednesday, June 11 at 2:30 in the RHS commons. Incoming 8th graders as well as interested high school boys are welcome to attend and learn about the summer's activities as well as the upcoming season. First day of practice will be Monday, August 18. It sounds like a long way off, but in terms of getting into running shape, it really is not.

See you on Wednesday afternoon! Go Rider Cross Country!

2008 Tentative Schedule

Th 9/11 Preseason Kingco Meet Lincoln Park
W 9/17 Interlake, RHS @ Bellevue
Sa 9/20 Ft. Steilacoom Invitational
W 9/24 Inglemoor, Garfield, RHS @ Liberty
Sa 9/27 Bellevue XC Invitational-Lake Sammamish SP
W 10/8 Newport, Skyline, Issaquah, RHS @ Eastlake
Sa 10/11 Hole-in-the-Wall Invitational, Lakewood HS (Snohomish Co.)
W 10/15 Garfield, Ballard @ RHS (Lincoln Park)
Th 10/23 Kingco @ Lincoln Park
Sa 11/1 District @ Lincoln Park
Sa 11/8 State @ Sun Willows GC, Pasco

Summer Camp Information

What: Falcon Running Camp 2008
Where: Seattle Pacific University's Casey Campus at Fort Casey on Whidbey Island.
When: One resident session, July 20-25
Tuition: $370 (team rates available upon request)
Camp Director: Doris Heritage and Erika Daligcon
E-mail: doris@spu.edu or dalige@spu.edu
Phone: (206) 281-2085
Brochure: http://www.spufalcons.com/Pdfs/gen/2008/3/3/2008FRCbrochure.pdf


What: University of Washington, Oly Peaks Camp, July 20-25
Where: Camp Hoskins at Fort Flager State Park, east of Chimicum, near Port Townsend, and directly across the water from Camp Casey on Whidbey Island.
When: One resident session, July 20-25
Tution: $395 (team rates, (5 or more) $375
Camp Directors: Greg Metcaf and Brad Barquist
E-mail: olypeaks@yahoo.com
Phone: 206-264-5157
More information: http://www.olypeaks.com/


What: Clear Lake/White Pass Cross Country Camp
Where: White Pass Ski Resort and Condominiums
When: July (All sessions full)
More information: http://www.whitepassxccamp.com/

We're Thinking of You, Bo

It is hard to know what to say, Bo, but we are thinking of you. The RHS Rider Cross Country team offers its condolences to you and your family. Peace to you.

We should all aspire to live life like your Father.

Abraham is '07 Most Valuable

At the 2007 Awards Night recognition ceremony Abraham was acknowledged as the Most Valuable runner and Most Inspirational as well. Matt won the Most Improved runner award and Andrew received the Coaches Award. Seniors Derek, Malcolm, Sean, Ben, Tor, Cina, Ali, Peter, and Patrick were acknowledged and thanked for their contributions.

Thanks to all of the parents who made the season a success. Everyone looks forward to 2008 when RHS once again challenges for the KingCo title.

State Finish Photos

These photos as well as an entire gallery courtesy of Washington Runners.

Awards Night | Thurs. Nov. 15

The RHS Fall Sports Awards Night will begin in the RHS gymnasium on Thursday, November 15 beginning at 7:00pm. There will be a “social hour” beginning at 6 and you can bring a plate of cookies if you’d like. People mill around in the Commons. Select athletes from each sport will be acknowledged during the opening 45 minutes of the program. Afterward, athletes and families from individual sports move to separate rooms in order for the coaches to acknowledge team members.

Let's have a large cross country turn out and celebrate a great year!

Roughriders Face Challenge | State Recap

Jamel, Matthew, Sean, Malcolm, Derek, Andrew, Abraham & Coach

Each year at the Washington Cross Country championships, runners leave the Sun Willows Golf Course--site for the meet--scratching their heads wondering what they could have done to improve their lot. The course is beautiful, but deceptively challenging. Its continuous undulations and spongy surface are typically nothing most runners have experienced all season . . . until the end. On Saturday, Andrew and Abraham joined 150 runners for the concluding WIAA meet of the season. They looked good throughout the race but were unable to crack the top 50. Both runners will return next year for an opportunity to compete with Washington's best cross country athletes.

Results can be found here.
Pictures of the meet can be found here.

STATE 2007 | Preview

The Seattle Times published a brief "State Meet At a Glance" this morning and included a short article about the Redmond girl's team. With the loss of the Eastside and South King County Journals this year, the cross country coverage in the area has been pitiful. The Washington Runners Web site has been a great addition with nice contributions from various cross country enthusiasts in the state. This Pasco Cross Country Facts is a nice compendium of teams competing at this years' meet.

According to Weather Underground , the conditions during the day should be nearly ideal with the high temperature reaching 58 degrees.

Go Riders!

State Bid Falls Short

The KingCo Conference representatives at the District 2/4 cross country meet this past Saturday made quite a statement by finishing in the top 6 positions. Unfortunately for the Roughriders, they needed to finish in the top 4 to make it to Pasco next week and fell short by 6 points. Individual qualifiers included Abraham and Andrew who finished with the identical time of 16:39. The full results can be found here.

Three seniors--Ben, Sean, and Malcolm--ran their last RHS XC race and gave it their best. They won't be forgotten any time soon. It's now up to the younger members of the team to step up and get the team over the hump next year so they can return to Pasco.

Keep returning to this page for new photos, links, and information about summer XC camps. Stay tuned!

Good luck at State, Abraham and Andrew! Go Riders!

Race Time | District 2/4 Qualifying Teams

Race time Saturday, Oct. 27 at Lake Sammamish State Park is 3:45.

The 10 teams qualifying for the District meet are:

From KingCo: Redmond, Eastlake, Bothell, Roosevelt, Ballard, Woodinville
From Greater St. Helens: Heritage, Skyview, Evergreen and Battle Ground.

For a Vancouver Columbian story on the GSHL race, here is a link.

Go Riders!

KingoCo Results Now Posted

The KingCo Championship meet results are now available on the athletic.net site.

On to District!

The Roughriders qualified for next Saturday's (10/27) District II/IV meet at Lake Sammamish State Park by finishing 4th yesterday at the KingCo Championships. The JV team had a great race, too, and completed their season with a top 3 placing. Individual results will be posted as soon as they are available. Here is a link to the Seattle Times article about the meet. Another link to the top finishers and team placing. Congratulations to everyone who competed.

Stay tuned for more District information. Way to go Riders!

KingCo Championships Schedule

The schedule for Thursday's championships meet is:

2:30 -- JV Girls’ Race
3:15 -- Varsity Girls’ Race
3:45 -- Boys’ Varsity Race
4:15 -- JV Boys’ Race
4:45 -- Awards Presentation at Finish Area

Go Riders!