Hello,
This is Jon Clark and Cindy Griffin. We will be coaching the WMS Boys and Girls XC Country Teams this fall.
Some important notes for anyone who wants to run on the team.
Registration: You must register on the RIIL website. On this registration page, you can upload the Assumption of Risk Form (must be notarized) and an Updated Physical (physicals must be less than 15 months old throughout the entire season). Registration and submittal/upload of the Assumption of Risk Form and Updated Physical are required through the website. There is a different Assumption of Risk form for HS and MS, so please be sure to fill out the Middle School form.
Note: Coach Clark is a notary, so if you need your assumption of risk form notarized, bring it (unsigned) to the first practice to have this taken care of.
Practice Schedule: Here is the schedule for week 1 of the preseason. Practice times/dates for week 2 will be sent out early next week. Please note that we are doing the first week's practice, and likely the second week's (the week of September 1st), during the evening hours to avoid having the kids run during the heavy end of summer heat. We hope that kids can make it to 3 practices per week. We do NOT expect kids to attend every practice; we know they (and parents) have other activities. Cross Country is NOT a cut sport; rankings on the team used for Divisional and State Meets are mainly dependent on how well the kids run in the meets leading up to these events.
Monday, August 25th, 600-715pm @ WMS
Wednesday, August 27th, 600-715pm@ WMS
Friday, August 29th, 600-715pm @ WMS
Saturday, August 30th, 800-915am @ NKHS Track
Meet Schedule: Meets will be weekly starting the week of September 8th through the week of October 6th (actual dates/times TBD; this is 4 regular meets and then Divisionals during the week of October 6th). In addition to our regular meets, I expect us to run in the Ocean State Invitation at Goddard Park on Friday, September 26th (details to follow).
Bus Transportation to Meets: I expect us to have bus transportation to the meets that are scheduled during the school week. More details to follow.
State Championship: The State Championship meet, for the team (if we qualify at Divisionals) or any individuals who qualify, is scheduled to be on Sunday, October 19th (time/location TBD).
We are excited to start the season, and look forward to having a great year for the entire WMS team. Feel free to reach out to Coach Clark (401-617-2915) or Coach Griffin ( 860-287-3206) with any questions you might have.
See everyone on Monday, August 25th, @ 6 pm at our first practice!
Coach Clark and Coach Griffin