THE OFFICIAL HOME OF OHS
GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY
PARENTS
Support the Team
Pasta Dinners
The team enjoys a pasta dinner together every Thursday after practice. Support the girls by hosting a dinner at your home or helping prepare sides and serving at a dinner.
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To volunteer, choose a date and add your name and number to the Pasta Dinner Signup. See Pasta Dinner Menu Suggestions for ideas and amounts. Email Mikki Nelson with questions.
Chocolate Milk
Chocolate milk (two gallons and lactose free option) is provided by the boosters to the team after every meet. It helps replenish muscle tissue and gives a beneficial ratio of carbohydrate to protein for a shorter recovery time.
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Camp Information and Parent Night
Team Camp
Cross Country camp takes place on Thursday, July 31st and Friday, August 1st, 2025 at Camp Lazarus (4422 Columbus Pike, Delaware, OH 43015). Camp begins each morning at 8:00 am. Team members should pack a lunch. Dinner will be provided.
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A Medical Release Form is required for every participant.
Parent Night
Following Camp on Friday August 1st at 6:00 pm there will be a family dinner followed by a short meeting presented by the boosters and then camp skits. Please plan to attend!
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Email Mikki Nelson with questions.
Fees and Forms
Booster and Camp Fee
A $100 fee is due by July 31, 2025.
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This covers the cost of camp (e.g., food, facility, t-shirt), senior banners, replacement uniforms, website, and End-of-Year Celebration.
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Submit payment to Booster Treasurer, Sarah Myers, one of the following ways:
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Check: written to OAB with “OHS Girls XC Camp and Booster Fee” in the memo line
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Cash: Give to Coach or Sarah Myers in envelope with Athlete's name
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Venmo: @Sarah-Myers-335 (last 4 digits of phone number are x9413)
Required Forms
The OHSAA Physical Form and FinalForms registration must be completed prior to the first mandatory practice on July 31, 2025.
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For instructions on parent and student registration, see FinalForms Instructions.
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Access FinalForms.
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Pay-to-Participate Fee
The Olentangy High School Pay-to-Participate fee is due Monday, September 2, 2025.
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This fee can be paid online through PowerSchool or via check or cash at Olentangy High School.
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Access PowerSchool.
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Boosters
The Olentangy Girls Cross Country Booster (OGCCB) was founded nine years ago by parents to support the coaches and the team. We meet on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. All parents are welcome!
Board Members & Chairs
Board Members
2025 Season
Booster President
Booster Vice President
Booster Treasurer
OBA Representative
Fundraising & Pasta Dinners
Donation Requests
Spirit Wear
Team Photos
Website Coordinator
Chocolate Milk
Volunteer Opportunities
Parent Tent
Meet Photographer
End of Season Celebration
​Mikki Nelson
Tracy Buday
Sarah Myers
Mike Ashanin
Bob Herbert
Stephanie Herbert
Alexanders
Bob Herbert
XC Boosters
Coordinators
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What is the Parent Tent?
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the skits during coaches camp?
A team bonding event separated by grade level. It’s a feisty competition! Parents and families are welcome to come watch.
How does my daughter get to practice if it's not at the school?
If she doesn't drive yet, she'll be assigned to another team member who is a Senior or Junior with a driver’s license to safely transport her to the practice location. A lot of bonding happens during the car ride! Your daughter will need a ride home after practice. Carpooling will happen Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Wednesday and Friday practices and lifting will be at OHS. Other practice locations are Highbanks Metro Park, Alum Creek Below the Dam Picnic Area, Marina and Beach or Liberty Park.
What is the pasta dinner?
A weekly team event for carb loading on Thursdays before race day. A family hosts either at their home, a park, etc. The team arrives after practice around 5:00 and they are starving! Serving ware, utensils, and paper products are provided by the Booster group. Sometimes the pasta is also donated. If not donated, the expected food preparations are provided.
What is expected on race day?
Your runner will run a 5k (3.1 miles) in either the Varsity or Open race.
Racing is fun, but so challenging! Cheer on your athlete! Athletes are expected to ride the bus to the meet and need to be on time for the bus. Parents must sign-out their athlete before leaving the meet. Parents should NOT be in the athlete tent area during meets. 45 minutes before the meet, and 30 mins after the meet. When there are multiple races, athletes are expected to remain at the meet to cheer and support their teammates on.
What is the Parent Tent?
A location set up away from the team where parents can mingle, discuss viewing locations, sign your child out if they are not riding the bus home, enjoy some snacks, and celebrate the team’s race accomplishments!
How do I watch my daughter during the race?
Most courses have multiple viewing locations where your child will pass and will look forward to smiling, familiar faces. Meet at the Parent Tent beforehand and we’ll talk about good viewing spots.
Why do the girls drink chocolate milk after races?
Chocolate milk offers a ratio of 3:1 carbs to protein and is proven to replenish muscle glycogen quickly.
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