Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # SHHS Cross Country and Track & Field SHHS Cross Country and Track & Field ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://havenxctf.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Rose Tree Park](https://havenxctf.com/rose-tree-park/) - Course Map (New for 2024) Virtual Course Tour Course Map Coming soon! - [Lehigh University](https://havenxctf.com/lehigh-university/) - Virtual Course Tour Course Map - [Hershey PIAA Championship Course](https://havenxctf.com/hershey-parkview/) - Virtual Course Tour main course contingency course Course Map - [Northampton Invitational](https://havenxctf.com/northampton-invitational/) - Virtual Course Tour Course Map ## Pages - [Strath Haven Boys Cross Country and Track & Field](https://havenxctf.com/) - "The only person who can stop you from reaching your goals is you." - Jackie Joyner-Kersee - [Our Sponsors](https://havenxctf.com/our-sponsors/) - Thank You to Our 2026-2027 Corporate/Business Sponsors - [2026 XC Information](https://havenxctf.com/xc-preseason-information/) - Summer Practices - 6/16-8/14 - 7:00-8:45am We meet 2 x week at the SHHS track every Tuesday and Wednesday starting June 16 through August 14 from 7:00-8:45am. Please bring ice cold water and wear a wick away shirt. Cotton shirts are not recommended. We may alter the time based upon prevailing weather conditions. Please check - [Sponsor Our Team](https://havenxctf.com/sponsor-our-team/) - Thank you for considering a 2026-2027 sponsorship for the Haven Boys Cross Country and Indoor/Outdoor Track & Field Teams. Your donation of $150/year will be used to support our athletes. Sponsorship plays an important role in ensuring our teams have the resources we needed to succeed. Sponsor contributions help us purchase necessary equipment and uniforms, - [T&F Meet Results Archive](https://havenxctf.com/meet-results/) - 2026 Outdoor Track 2025-2026 Indoor Track 2025 Outdoor Track 2024-2025 Indoor Track 2024 Outdoor Track 2023-2024 Indoor Track 2023 Outdoor Track Results 2022-2023 Indoor Track Results Spring Track 2022 Meet Results (select Outdoor 2021-2022) - [Outdoor Track - All Time Top 10 Performances](https://havenxctf.com/top-5-performances-outdoor-track/) - Track Events - Top 10 ( currently updating) ht = hand time, add 0.24 for FAT conversion Field Events - Top 5 - [Coach Glenn Venturini](https://havenxctf.com/coach-venturini/) - XC Head Coach Coach V's Coaching Philosophy - Click HERE My running career started in junior high school as a 8th grader in 1968. I was a sprinter because only 9th graders were allowed to run the half mile, but I wanted to run the 880. For some reason that is unknown to me, I - [Indoor Track All Time Top 10 Results](https://havenxctf.com/top-5-performances-indoor-track/) - Last Update 2-8-25 Field Events – Top 10 - [Spring Track Preseason Information](https://havenxctf.com/spring-track-info/) - IMPORTANT DATES: First day of practice - MONDAY, MARCH 2nd Spring Sports Registration - Must be completed by March 1st: All students must have a completed and approved PIAA Physical Form on file to be eligible to participate in a spring sport. Arbiter Registration is being used for all athletic registrations. Use the following link to access the form: - [Guidelines for Running Shoe Selection](https://havenxctf.com/running-shoe-selection/) - Sometimes when new running shoes are purchased, they feel good on your feet in the store, but once you begin training with them, they become uncomfortable to wear; blisters develop or you may develop foot pain. In order to decrease this risk, here is a guideline for shoe purchasing. Please remember these are guidelines and - [Meet Results Archive](https://havenxctf.com/2022-xc-meet-results/) - Fall 2025 Meet Results Fall 2024 Meet Results Fall 2023 Meet Results Fall 2022 Meet Results - [Indoor Track Information](https://havenxctf.com/indoor-track-information/) - Message from Head Coach George Munro: This is an overview of the indoor track season, in hopes of dispelling any misconceptions, and clarifying some of the daily and weekly expectations for our student athletes. There are currently 70 athletes vying for lineup spots. Strath Haven competes in the Track & Field Coaches Association of Greater - [Common Recruiting Questions & Tips](https://havenxctf.com/recruiting-tips/) - Start by reviewing the last 3-5 years to see how the team did in their conference XC/track championships: are they on the rise, holding steady or dropping in the rankings. Find out what supports the athletic department and team provides for student-athletes: What ancillary academic programs are used to help student athletes? (e.g., tutoring, study - [Top SH Times @ RTP - Current & Former Course](https://havenxctf.com/top-times-rtp-course-old-new/) - Current Course (2017-present) Old Course (prior to 2017) - [Team Store](https://havenxctf.com/team-store/) - The Team Store is currently CLOSED. The store will reopen for the Indoor Track Season. Thanks for your support! - [All-Sports Booster Membership & Volunteering](https://havenxctf.com/all-sports-boosters/) - General Membership Information Strath Haven All Sports Boosters (ASB) is a parent/guardian-led volunteer 501(c)(3) organization that supports all athletic programs at Strath Haven High School. Our group includes parent representatives from each SHHS sports team and club, the SHHS Athletic Director, the Pit (concession stand) managers, and an Executive Committee. The All-Sports Boosters raise money - [Top 10 Freshmen Performances - Outdoor Track](https://havenxctf.com/top-10-freshmen-performances-outdoor-track/) - Track Events (updating in progress) Field Events - [District 1 Track and Field Championship - Qualifying Standards](https://havenxctf.com/district-1-aaa-boys/) - [PIAA Participation Requirements and Registration](https://havenxctf.com/piaa-participation-requirements-and-registration/) - PIAA Participation Requirements: Prior to any student participating in Practices, Inter-School Practices, Scrimmages, and/or Contests at any PIAA member school in any school year, the student is required to complete a Comprehensive Initial Preparticipation Physical Evaluation (CIPPE) by doing the following: Arbiter Registration Instructions SHHS uses Arbiter Registration to register for athletics participation. Please use the - [Track and Field Scoring](https://havenxctf.com/track-and-field-scoring/) - Dual Meet Scoring Scoring a track and field meet is a bit more complicated than Scoring a Cross Country Meet. Most track meets are dual meets with two teams competing against each other and the team with the highest score wins out of 150 points. There are several events in track and field, including individual - [Top 10 Freshmen Performances - Indoor Track](https://havenxctf.com/top-10-freshmen-indoor-track/) - Track Events Field Events - [Philosophy of Coaching](https://havenxctf.com/coaching-philosophy/) - Coaching from a servant-leader and best evidence approach are two of my strongest areas of expertise. I believe that for student athletes to grow and excel in their abilities, they need to be in a supportive atmosphere. This supportive environment includes a knowledgeable and experienced coach who listens, is genuinely invested in the well-being of - [Coach Tom Bryant](https://havenxctf.com/coach-tom-bryant/) - Assistant Coach (vol) - Pole Vault I have coached pole vaulting for boys and girls at SHHS since 2020. We have had some success, including two district qualifiers, one from each girls' and boys' teams, and one State qualifier, Noah Price, who also jumped his personal record at the State Meet in 2023. We have - [Coach Thea Carey](https://havenxctf.com/coach-thea-carey/) - Assistant Coach (vol) - High Jump High Jump was an event I wanted to try since watching Dwight Stones at the 1976 Olympics. Fortunately for me, in my freshman year of high school, they decided to allow the girls to compete in track and field for the first time. So of course I wanted to - [Coach Steve Balmer](https://havenxctf.com/coach-balmer/) - Assistant Coach - Cross Country, Sprints (100m, 200m, relays) Bio to Come! - [Coach Rob Brown](https://havenxctf.com/coach-rob-brown/) - Assistant Track Coach - Middle Distance (400m/800m/relays) I graduated from Cardinal O'Hara in 2001 where I did 4 years of XC, indoor, and outdoor track. In 2000 and 2001, I was a member of O'Hara's DMR and 4x800 teams, where we achieved All Delco, All Catholic, All State, and All American in those two years. - [Coach Ryan McGlensey](https://havenxctf.com/coach-ryan-mcglensey/) - Assistant Coach - Hurdles Bio to come! - [Financial Assistance](https://havenxctf.com/financial-assistance/) - Through ASK, Alumni & friends Supporting Kids, funding exists to cover costs (equipment such as running shoes or a team trip) to participate in SHHS Cross Country and/or Track & Field for those experiencing financial hardship. Assistance requests can be made by using this link: ASK SCHOLARSHIP REQUEST FORM You can find out more about ASK - [Coach George Munro](https://havenxctf.com/assistant-coach-george-munro/) - Head Track & Field Coach Background: I was born in Philadelphia and attended Lincoln HS in the northeast before moving to Bucks County and graduated from Neshaminy Langhorne HS in 1976. I attended Bucks County Community College in the late 70s, majoring in Engineering and Biology, but graduated from West Chester U. In ‘94 with - [T&F Order of Events](https://havenxctf.com/tf-order-of-events/) - INDOOR TRACK EVENTS (order/events may vary) 4 x 800m relay 60m hurdles – trials (top 6 times to finals) 60m dash – trials (top 6 times to finals) 60m hurdles finals 60m dash finals Mile run 400m dash 800m run 200m dash 3000m run 4 x 200m relay Distance Medley relay 4 x 400m relay - [Hydration](https://havenxctf.com/running-safety/) - By Coach V (copyedited by Gavin John) 1. How & Why of Hydration A. Please watch this video with your son 2. Aids to manage core temperature A. Starting with summer volunteer practices, 30 minutes pre-practice before he leaves the house. I recommend your son starts to drink a slushy, approximately 1 1/4 cups made - [Coach Ron Porter](https://havenxctf.com/coach-ron-porter/) - Boys Javelin I started Coaching boys and girls spring track at SHHS in 2000 with throws being my expertise, specifically Javelin. In 2005, I started to help with the Indoor season with throws, long jump and triple jump. Then in 2010 joined Coach Coren in Cross Country and have been loving coaching all 3 seasons - [Coach Zachary Forney](https://havenxctf.com/zachary-forney/) - Volunteer Assistant Coach I started long-distance running in 2014. I ran my first 5k, a local road race, in 21 minutes; by the end of my senior season, because of my determination, dedication, and consistency in practice, I ran my fastest 5K in 16:05, was the runner up at the Delco and Central League Championship - [Direct Donations](https://havenxctf.com/direct-donations/) - Would you like to support the Strath Haven Boys Cross Country and Track Teams (Indoor/Outdoor) via a Direct Donation? You can do so by clicking on the following donation link below. Thank you for your support! DONATE HERE - [XC Summer Training Information](https://havenxctf.com/preseason-summer-training-information/) - We will meet at 7:00am - 8:15am 2 x week in front of Dr Forwood's office next to the SHHS track. Generally, we plan to meet on Tuesday and Thursday, but that may vary from time to time based on coaches' availability and weather. Although these practices are voluntary, we highly recommend your attendance. - [Running Routes](https://havenxctf.com/preseason-summer-training-information/running-routes/) - 3 mile hilly course www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/557085 3 mile hilly route - MapMyRun - [Training Information Videos](https://havenxctf.com/youtube-playlists/) - XC Race Strategy Training Principles - [Top 7 SH Times on RTP XC Course - Old & New](https://havenxctf.com/rtp-top-10-performances/) - Old Course New Course New course times from 2017 onward are being researched and will be up soon. - [XC Scoring](https://havenxctf.com/xc-scoring/) - How does one score cross-country meets? Let's start with an example. Take these results from the 2021 Central League Champs: Each team is scored based on the place of their first 5 runners. Lower Merion was the 1st place team with a score of 3+4+6+8+14, or 35. What happens if two teams end up with - [Practice & Meet Schedule](https://havenxctf.com/practice-meet-schedule/) - [Running Shoe Care](https://havenxctf.com/shoe-care/) - 1. Store Them Like a Chocolate Bar Don’t leave them in a hot car. This dries up, shrinks, and hardens the midsole, which reduces the durability and cushioning.Betsy Hughes, co-owner of Track Shack of Orlando. Keep shoes away from heat or direct sunlight. 2. Give Them Space Shoes can break down when you’re not running. - [Course Information](https://havenxctf.com/courses/) ## Categories - [Course Info](https://havenxctf.com/category/courses/)