NRXC Parents:
Thank you so much for coming out to the parent meeting this evening (May 19, 2025)! Or, if you couldn’t make it, for reaching out to us for information!
This post contains instructions of things to do and what I hope will be helpful information. The goal is to have a place you can come back and check as you get into the swing of summer training this year.
I’m confident in saying that 95% of the information you’ll be looking for during the summer can be found between the website and in the documents linked below.
In case anyone wants to voluntarily put themselves through interminable suffering, I will upload a recording of the parent meeting to the NRXC YouTube Channel after the meeting is complete.
Here is a complete list of all the documents disseminated or discussed at the Parent Meeting on May 19, 2025:
- Parent’s Packet
- Powerpoint Presentation
- Summer Schedule
- Parent’s Flyer (GroupMe, Team Calendar, Parent Survey)
- Athlete’s Flyer (Band, Team Calendar, Athlete Survey)
- Team Standards Contract
- Anticipated Meet Schedule
- List of Important Dates
- Athlete Nutrition Resource (Graph, Cheat Sheet)
- Athlete Sleep Resource
- RMA Instructions
- Parent Summer Meeting Checklist
- May 19, 2025, Parent Meeting YouTube Video (to be linked when available)
Here are our team social media accounts:
Additionally, here is some more detail about important things to do!
1. GroupMe and Band
Make sure you have joined the NRXC 2025 Parents GroupMe message thread and that your athletes have joined the NRXC Band and have joined appropriate subgroups (Lads for boys, and XC Girls for girls). While athletes can join the team band by scanning the QR code (or clicking the link above), they may need to talk with an existing team member to be added to the appropriate subgroups. Any of the coaches or captains would be happy to add anyone on request. You can message (via GroupMe) or email us (coaches@northridgexc.com) to have your child added to Band.
2. Parent and Athlete Surveys
Make sure you have filled out the Parents Survey (once for each athlete on the team!) and your son or daughter has filled out the Athlete Survey prior to the start of summer training on June 2, 2025.
3. Team Standards Contract
Make sure you and your son or daughter has reviewed and agreed to the Team Standards Contract. They do NOT need to sign and send this back to us, but we do want everyone to review and commit to the standards!
4. Round Up Equipment
Make sure your son or daughter has the equipment required for summer training, which includes: (i) a pair of running shoes, (ii) light and cool running clothing, (iii) a watch, and (iv) a water bottle. The athlete should come prepared to run with these items each day. As mentioned in the parent meeting, if purchasing a pair of running shoes is financially difficult, please message one of the coaches and will can provide you with a gift card to help subsidize the cost.
5. Team Store
Watch for an announcement about the team store, and prepare to get your orders in quickly (if you want anything), within the announced window. Again, nothing is mandatory.
6. Garmin Running Watch Discount
Watch for announcement about ordering discounted Garmin running watches, as discussed in the parent meeting.
7. Strava
Have athletes join the Northridge XC Strava club. Again, they do not have to use Strava, but it is a good way to track your mileage, whether you have a GPS watch or do not.
8. Fundraising
Watch for information about fundraising opportunities (how to donate/contribute and how to help).
9. Volunteer!
Check the list of volunteer opportunities for this summer and fall. Signups will be posted when enough information is available.
10. Aktivate (Register My Athlete)
Get your students on Aktivate (formerly Register My Athlete) and get their physicals done! Here is a guide I put together for those doing this the first time.
11. Nutrition and Sleep Information
Encourage your athlete to review the nutritional (1, 2, and 3) and sleep resources on the NRXC Training Resources page.
12. Lauren Fleshman
We will provide a copy of Lauren Fleshman’s excellent memoir, “Good for a Girl,” to all female athletes on the team. Parents of female athletes should either read Ms. Fleshman’s book, “Good for a Girl,” or review her “Dear Younger Me,” essay.
13. Important Dates
Check out this list of important dates to be aware of over the course of the summer and the upcoming season.
That’s all I can think of right now. We can’t express our gratitude for everything you do for this program — thank you!!
Looking forward to a fun summer and a great season!