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Championship Schedule 5/13-5/22
Updated on 06/10/2022
Week of May 13th & 20th:
Overall Notes:
Congratulations to the team on an excellent season with lots of great performances and personal records. We look forward to seeing our 6th and 7th grade team members next year for the XC and/or Track seasons….and wish out 8th graders the best in high school!The next two weeks, individuals will continue to the championship meets.
The top 5 800 & top 3 100 runners and top 4x100 relay will race in the Haddonfield Invitational and the top 3 runners in each running and field event will race in the Colonial Conference Championship Meet @ Woodbury. On Monday, the coaches will talk to the team members who are moving on if they have not already been informed. Coaches will be in the gym after school on Monday for any questions.
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Monday May 13th |
HMS 3:00 |
Meeting @ middle school for team members moving on to discuss upcoming practice/meets. We have started to receive questions about preparing for the 2019 Fall XC season! Coaches will also have flyers/handouts of summer training information for 6/7th graders who are looking ahead to preparing for the XC season for the 19-20 school year. (This was discussed with the team on Friday, but the papers did not get handed out.) |
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Tuesday May 14th |
HMHS 3:30-4:30 |
Practice @ high school for runners. |
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Wednesday May 15th |
HMHS 3:30-4:30 |
Practice @ high school for runners & events (long jump, high jump, discus, shotput, relays). |
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Thursday May 16th |
HADDONFIELD INVITATIONAL HMHS Arrive @ HMHS by 3:30 Race Time Approx. 4:30 |
Haddonfield Invitational The middle school will race the 100, 4x100, and 800 races at the Haddonfield Invitational. (There are no middle school throws or jumps within this meet.) Team members should arrive at the normal 3:30 start time wearing black team track t-shirts and black shorts. See coaches if you are in need of a shirt. Bring water. We anticipate 4:30 race time for the middle school 100m, followed by the 800m followed by the 4x100m races. Team members who are not racing, but are coming to support their teammates should wear their track team t-shirts for free admission. |
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Friday May 17th |
No Practice |
Practice @ HS for distance runners & throwers. |
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Monday May 20th |
No practice. |
No practice. |
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Tuesday May 21st |
HMHS 3:30-4:30 |
Practice for runners, jumpers, and throwers @ HMHS. |
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Wednesday May 22nd |
Colonial Conference Championships @ Woodbury HS 3:05 Bus Leaves from HMS Flagpole 4:00 Meet Start Time |
Colonial Conference Middle School Championship This year's Colonial Conference MS Championship is being held at Woodbury High School. We will be permitted to submit three team members per event. Events will begin at 4:00 and will follow the usual order. Team members competing must meet the coaches at the middle school flagpole by 3:05 for the bus to Woodbury. Team members should wear the black track uniform t-shirt and black shorts. See coaches if you are in need of a shirt. |
Schedule Week of 5/6
Updated on 06/10/2022
Last week of the regular season! Please check out the team picture on twitter if you haven't already!
Notes for this week:
- Time change for Monday's meet: Monday's meet (for qualifiers) was pushed back to 4:30, so please see the notes on timing. No practice for the rest of the team.
- Tues/Wed/Thu practices are "event specific" for all grades: Practices this week are for all grades, but are event specific. See schedule below. Please also note that Tuesday's practice for all throwers will be at the middle school.
- Final Meet for All Team Members: All team members are invited to the final away meet on 5/10 @ Haddon Twp. Congratulations to all team members on a great season. Write down your PRs (personal records) and be proud of your progress. See you next year!
- Looking Ahead: Extended Season: The majority of the team is finished this Friday. The extended season for qualifying team members may include the Haddonfield Invitational held at home 4/16 (limited to 5 team members in the 800 and 3 team members in the 100 and a 4x100 relay) and/or the Colonial Conference Middle School Championship held at Woodbury, 4/22 (limited to 3 team members in each event). More details to follow.
| Monday May 6 |
AWAY MEET @ Woodbury 4:30 Meet Start Time 3:30 Team Members Check In At Middle School Flagpole to Meet Coaches for Bus departing at 3:45 ***time delayed 30 minutes |
We will have one bus for this away meet and attendance will be limited. (Team members who qualify for this meet will be informed at practices earlier this week. Qualifying Times/Distances: Boys: 4'4" HJ, 13'9" LJ, 1:08 400, 2:55 800, 6:00 1600, 50' discus, 24' shot; Girls: 4' HJ, 12'9" LJ, 1:11 400, 3:00 800, 6:20 1600, 40' discus, 21' shot). Team members attending must meet the coaches at the middle school flagpole by 3:00 to check in. The bus will leave from the middle school by 3:15. The meet will begin at 4:00 @ Woodbury HS. Same order of events as past meets (below). |
| Tuesday May 7 |
3:00-3:45 Middle School Gym |
Throwers Practice for All Grades - Throwers from grades 6-8 meet at the middle school. We will be practicing discus and shot put. |
| Wednesday May 8 |
3:30-4:30 High School Track |
Conditioning Practice for All Grades - Conditioning/running practice for grades 6-8. |
| Thursday May 9 |
3:30-4:30 High School Track |
Events Practice for All Grades - Events only practice (high jump, long jump, hurdles, relays.) |
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May 10 |
AWAY MEET @ Haddon Twp HS 3:00 Meet the coaches @ MS flagpole 3:10 First bus leaves from MS. 4:00 Meet start time |
Whole Team - Final Away Meet! We will be shuttling back and forth to Haddon Township to transport all team members. We will be shuttling the team in waves (most likely by grade: 8th, 7th, 6th). Team members attending must meet the coaches at the middle school flagpole by 3:00 to check in. The first bus will leave for Haddon Township HS at 3:10. We will be shuttling all team members to the Haddon Township meet in waves for the 4:00 start time. ****It is very important that if you are going to be taking your child from the meet, you email cbaker@haddonfield.k12.nj.us with advanced notice AND sign them out from them coaches at the meet.** As with most away meets, we anticipate a number of students being taken home by their parents, so we anticipate one bus full of students at the end of the meet, but we will shuttle home if necessary. Same order of events as past meets (below). |
Schedule 4/29 - 5/10
Updated on 06/10/2022
We hope everyone had a great spring break! It is hard to believe we are in the final weeks of the season!
The next two weeks are the final weeks for the majority of our team members.
- All team members are invited to the final home meet on 5/3.
- We will be taking our team picture at 3:45 on 5/3!
- All team members are invited to the final away meet on 5/10 @ Haddon Twp HS.
| Monday April 29 |
3:30-4:30 HS Track |
Grade 6 & All Grades Distance Runners: Report to the high school track for practice. & All Grades Throwers Practice will start at 4:00.
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| Tuesday April 30 |
3:30-4:30 HS Track |
Grade 7 Only: Report to the high school track for practice. & All Grades Jumpers Practice will start at 3:30. |
| Wednesday May 1 |
3:30-4:30 HS Track |
Grade 8 Only & All Grades Distance Runners: Report to the HS track for practice. |
| Thursday May 2 |
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No practice! Coaches will be in the MS gym after school (2:50) for any questions about tomorrow's meet and the upcoming weeks. |
| Friday May 3 |
HOME MEET (vs. Collingswood & Gateway) 3:30 Team members arrive to track. 3:45 HMS team picture. 4:00 Meet start time. |
Whole Team 6-7-8: Today is our last home meet! We will be taking a team picture at 3:45 before the meet begins. We encourage all team members to attend today! If you are not wearing your black HMS uniform, please come wearing a black shirt for the pictures/meet. This will be our last home meet with all 190 team members invited! Order of events will follow the same order as in the past.
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| Monday May 6 |
AWAY MEET @ Woodbury 4:30 Meet Start Time 3:30 Team Members Check In At Middle School Flagpole to Meet Coaches for Bus departing at 3:45 ***time delayed 30 minutes |
We will have one bus for this away meet and attendance will be limited. (Team members who qualify for this meet will be informed at practices earlier this week. Qualifying Times/Distances: Boys: 4'4" HJ, 13'9" LJ, 1:08 400, 2:55 800, 6:00 1600, 50' discus, 24' shot; Girls: 4' HJ, 12'9" LJ, 1:11 400, 3:00 800, 6:20 1600, 40' discus, 21' shot). Team members attending must meet the coaches at the middle school flagpole by 3:00 to check in. The bus will leave from the middle school by 3:15. The meet will begin at 4:00 @ Woodbury HS. Same order of events as past meets (below). |
| Tuesday May 7 |
3:00-3:45 Middle School Gym |
Throwers Practice for All Grades - Throwers from grades 6-8 meet at the middle school. We will be practicing discus and shot put. |
| Wednesday May 8 |
3:30-4:30 High School Track |
Conditioning Practice for All Grades - Conditioning/running practice for grades 6-8. |
| Thursday May 9 |
3:30-4:30 High School Track |
Events Practice for All Grades - Events only practice (high jump, long jump, hurdles, relays.) |
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May 10 |
AWAY MEET @ Haddon Twp HS 3:00 Meet the coaches @ MS flagpole 3:10 First bus leaves from MS. 4:00 Meet start time |
Whole Team - Final Away Meet! We will be shuttling back and forth to Haddon Township to transport all team members. We will be shuttling the team in waves (most likely by grade: 8th, 7th, 6th). Team members attending must meet the coaches at the middle school flagpole by 3:00 to check in. The first bus will leave for Haddon Township HS at 3:10. We will be shuttling all team members to the Haddon Township meet in waves for the 4:00 start time. ****It is very important that if you are going to be taking your child from the meet, you email cbaker@haddonfield.k12.nj.us with advanced notice AND sign them out from them coaches at the meet.** As with most away meets, we anticipate a number of students being taken home by their parents, so we anticipate one bus full of students at the end of the meet, but we will shuttle home if necessary. Same order of events as past meets (below). |
The extended season for qualifying team members may include the Haddonfield Invitational held at home 4/16 (limited to 5 team members in the 800 and 3 team members in the 100 and a 4x100 relay) and/or the Colonial Conference Middle School Championship held at Woodbury, 4/22 (limited to 3 team members in each event). More details to follow.
Schedule Week of 4/8-4/19
Updated on 06/10/2022
April 8-12:
| Monday April 8 |
3:30-4:30 High School Track |
Grade 6 Only: Report to the high school track for practice. No practice for 7th and 8th grade.
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| Tuesday April 9 |
3:30-4:30 High School Track |
Whole Team, Grade 6-7-8: Report to the high school track for practice. We will have a conditioning practice and watch part of the high school boys' meet events. |
| Wednesday April 10 |
3:30-4:30 High School Track |
7th and 8th Grade Only: Report to the HS track for practice. No practice for 6th. |
| Thursday April 11 |
3:30-4:30 High School Track |
Whole Team 6-7-8: Intersquad Scrimmage for Team Members Not Traveling on Friday. Team members can compete in long jump, shot put, 400, 800, 1600 and the relay. |
| Friday April 12 |
Away Meet Collingswood 4:00 Meet Start Time 3:00 Team Members Check In At Middle School Flagpole to Meet Coaches for Bus departing at 3:15 |
Qualifiers from 6-7-8: We will have one bus for the away meet and attendance will be limited. Team members who qualify for this meet will be informed at practices earlier this week. Team members attending must meet the coaches at the middle school flagpole by 3:00 to check in. The bus will leave from the middle school by 3:15. The meet will begin at 4:00 at Collingswood High School. Order of Events: 4:00 Boys 100 Boys 1600 Boys 400 Girls 100 (may begin 4:30-5:00) Girls 1600 Girls 400 Boys 800 Girls 800 Relays (final event beginning 5:00-5:30) Field: 4:00 1. Girls shot, girls long jump 2. Girls discus, girls high jump 3. Boys shot, boys long jump (may begin 4:30-5:00) 4. Boys discus, boys high jump |
April 15-19
| Monday April 15 |
Away Meet West Deptford 4:00 Meet Start Time 3:00 Team Members Check In At Middle School Flagpole to Meet Coaches for Bus departing at 3:15 |
Qualifiers from 6-7-8: We will have one bus for the away meet and attendance will be limited. Team members who qualify for this meet will be informed at practices earlier this week. Team members attending must meet the coaches at the middle school flagpole by 3:00 to check in. The bus will leave from the middle school by 3:15. The meet will begin at 4:00 at West Deptford High School. Order of Events: 4:00 Boys 100 Boys 1600 Boys 400 Girls 100 (may begin 4:30-5:00) Girls 1600 Girls 400 Boys 800 Girls 800 Relays (final event beginning 5:00-5:30) Field: 4:00 1. Girls shot, girls long jump 2. Girls discus, girls high jump 3. Boys shot, boys long jump (may begin 4:30-5:00) 4. Boys discus, boys high jump |
| Tuesday April 16 |
3:30-4:30 High School Track |
Whole Team Grades 6/7/8: Report to the high school track for practice.
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| Wednesday April 17 |
3:30-4:30 High School Track |
Whole Team Grades 6/7/8: Report to the high school track for practice. |
| Thursday April 18 |
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No Practice - Spring Break |
| Friday April 19 |
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No Practice - Spring Break |
Season Schedule 4/1-4/5
Updated on 06/10/2022
April 1-5:
| Monday April 1 |
3:30* 4:00 Start Time High School Track |
Whole Team 6-7-8: All team members are encouraged to participate today! All team members must report to the track at 3:30 to sign in and meet the coaches. Team members and spectators may enter through the Sylvan Lake steps. Order of Events: 4:00 Boys 100 Boys 1600 Boys 400 Girls 100 (may begin 4:30-5:00) Girls 1600 Girls 400 Boys 800 Girls 800 Relays (final event beginning 5:00-5:30) Field: 4:00 1. Girls shot, girls long jump 2. Girls discus, girls high jump 3. Boys shot, boys long jump (may begin 4:30-5:00) 4. Boys discus, boys high jump |
| Tuesday April 2 |
3:30-4:30 High School Track |
Throwers Only 6th/7th/8th: Report to the high school for practice. |
| Wednesday April 3 |
3:30-4:30 High School Track |
8th Grade Only: Report to the HS track for practice. No practice for 6th and 7th grade. |
| Thursday April 4 |
3:30-4:30 High School Track |
Whole Team 6-7-8: Intersquad Scrimmage for Team Members Not Traveling on Friday. Team members can compete in long jump, shot put, 400, 800, 1600 and the relay. |
| Friday April 5 |
Away Meet Postponed to 5/6
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Season Schedule 3/25-3/29
Updated on 06/10/2022
MARCH PRACTICE & MEET SCHEDULE:
Week of March 25:
*Please note that this schedule may change since we anticipate our meet from 3/22 to be rescheduled - date TBD.
| Monday March 25 |
3:30-4:30 High School Track |
6th Grade Only: Report to the high school track stadium for practice.
No practice for grade 7 and 8. |
| Tuesday March 26 |
3:00-3:45** Middle School Gym **Throwers may stay longer after 3:45 |
7th/8th Grade Only: Report to the middle school for practice. THROWS PRACTICE: The throwers (shot put/discus) may stay later: Throws practice will begin at 3:45 for no later than 4:15, but may end earlier. No practice for grade 6. |
| Wednesday March 27 |
3:30-4:30 High School Track |
7th & 8th Grade Only: Report to the HS track for practice. No practice for grade 6. |
| Thursday March 28 |
3:30-4:30 High School Track |
6th Grade Only: Report to the high school track stadium for practice. No practice for grades 7 and 8, except throwers and high jumpers. Throws practice and high jump practice will begin at 4:00 for 7th/8th graders. |
| Friday March 29 |
HOME MEET High School Track 4:00 Meet Start Time 3:30 Team Members Check In |
6-7-8: All team members are encouraged to participate today! All team members must report to the track at 3:30 to sign in and meet the coaches. Team members and spectators may enter through the Sylvan Lake steps. Since the shirt orders are not in yet, students should wear their black or gray track/xc shirts from past seasons, or any other Haddonfield apparel. The meet will start at 4:00. The order of events and estimated times are listed below. Order of Events: 4:00 Boys 100 Boys 1600 Boys 400 Girls 100 (may begin 4:30-5:00) Girls 1600 Girls 400 Boys 800 Girls 800 Relays (final event beginning 5:00-5:30) Field: 4:00 1. Girls shot, girls long jump 2. Girls discus, girls high jump 3. Boys shot, boys long jump (may begin 4:30-5:00) 4. Boys discus, boys high jump |
Season Schedule 3/13-3/22
Updated on 06/10/2022
Please review the information in the "Team Information" news post in addition to the notes below regarding the HMS Track and Field Team's practice and meet schedule:
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Please read the schedule closely to note grade and/or event specific days. With a team of close to 200 athletes, we are utilizing grade/event specific practices and high school/middle school locations to best meet the needs of our athletes. You will see that the beginning of the season will begin with grade-specific practices.
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All practices listed as at "Middle School" will meet at 3:00 in the middle school gym. All practices listed as at "High School Track" will meet at 3:30 on the high school track. You can enter the track via the steps on Sylvan Lake Avenue.
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Home meets will begin at 4:00 at the HMHS. Track and team members will be asked to arrive by 3:30. For away meets, participants will be limited to one bus. Team members will qualify for participation.
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Practice schedules and any additional information regarding meets and practices will be announced prior to the week via this site and twitter. Please also sign up for the Remind Account by texting "@hmstrackxc" to the number 81010.
MARCH PRACTICE & MEET SCHEDULE:
Week of March 11:
| Monday March 11 | No Practice | |
| Tuesday March 12 | No Practice | |
| Wednesday March 13 |
3:00-3:30 Middle School Gym |
6-7-8 Team Meeting @ HMS. All team members should meet the coaches in the middle school gym for a meeting. |
| Thursday March 14 | 3:30-4:30 |
8th Grade Only: report to the HS track for practice. No practice for grades 6&7. |
| Friday March 15 | 3:30-4:30 |
7th Grade Only: report to the HS track for practice. No practice for grades 6&8. |
Week of March 18:
REMINDER: The team uniform store closes SUNDAY MARCH 17th at 11:59 PM! See the company's handout for more information: HMS TRACK SHIRT SALE HANDOUT
| Monday March 18 |
3:30-3:45 Middle School Gym |
6th Grade Only: Report to the middle school gym for practice. No practice for grades 7 & 8. |
| Tuesday March 19 |
3:30-3:45 Middle School Gym |
6th Grade Only: Report to the middle school gym for practice. No practice for grades 7 & 8. |
| Wednesday March 20 |
3:30-4:30 High School Track |
7th & 8th Grade Only: Report to the HS track for practice. No practice for grade 6. |
| Thursday March 21 |
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PRACTICE IS CANCELED DUE TO THE WEATHER. THERE WILL BE A MEETING WITH THE COACHES IN THE MIDDLE SCHOOL GYM AT 2:55PM TO SHARE INFORMATION AND ANSWER QUESTIONS ABOUT TOMORROW'S HOME MEET! |
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MEET CANCELED DUE TO THE WEATHER AND WILL BE RESCHEDULED: DATE TBD.
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Team Uniform/Gear Sale - To Be Updated
Updated on 06/10/2022
This year we will be offering our team uniforms for purchase through an online store!
By popular demand, the store will also be offering long sleeve tops and personalized bags!
The store will be open from 2/26-3/17 ONLY. The HMS coaches will distribute orders when they arrive in April. All orders arrive from the company to the middle school pre-packaged for the student.
Click HERE for the handout link.
You may also head directly to the store @ www.chapmanspiritwear.com
Login: hmstrack (lowercase)
Password: spring2019 (lowercase)
The online store will offer:
*HMS Team Uniform: short sleeve top (adult and youth sizing)
*Optional: long sleeve top (adult and youth sizing), long sleeve half zip (adult, women, and youth sizing), and team bag (with embroidered personalization)
A team meeting will be held on Thursday 2/28 immediately after school in the gym to pass out flyers and more information about uniforms. The online store offers convenient ordering and distribution of orders as well as more availability of sizing for our team members. Until shirt orders arrive, team members will be asked to wear a black t-shirt or Haddonfield gear as a competition top.
About the Season
Updated on 06/10/2022
Interest Meeting Date- Thursday February 28th @ 2:50 in the Middle School Gym**If a student misses the coaches' interest meeting, they may still join the team at any time throughout the season. Follow the links and directions below to ensure proper sign-up.
Program Philosophy: The middle school track level program includes: sprints, distance events, long jump, high jump, shot put, and discus. The program exposes the athletes to the various events and training principles. The team members will be guided to find events that match their interests and potential. They will be challenged to steadily progress in their training and improve in their performances. The students should find their experience successful and fun! With a team of close to 200 athletes, we will be utilizing grade/event specific practices to best meet the needs of our athletes.
Communication:
>The weekly schedule and announcements will be posted under "team new" tab on this website.
>The schedule will be regularly announced on the morning announcements in homeroom.
>Follow us on twitter for updates: @HMSTrackXC
>Sign up for Remind text message alerts (directions below)
Remind Account Sign Up: Sign up for text message updates to be texted directly to you from the coaches by texting the number 81010 with the message @hmstrackxc or go to https://remind.com/join/hmstrackxc for updates. Sign up can also be done via email. If you have any questions email cbaker@haddonfield.k12.nj.us
Registration: Complete the following google form: https://goo.gl/forms/izWlSYhjSVdWtJlE3
(Note: Impact Concussion Testing is NOT required for middle schoolers.)
Permission and Medical Packet is due to the nurse's office before practicing with the team. Newcomers are always welcome to join the team anytime during the season, but understand that they will be a wait time as the paperwork processes through both the school nurse's office and the school doctor.
Practice Schedule: Season practices will include a combination of practices at the middle school (3:00-3:45) or high school (3:30-4:30). Please check back on this site for practice and meet schedules and follow us on twitter, where the schedule will be posted each week. The schedule will be posted weekly on the website as well as posted on twitter. Students should wear supportive running shoes to prevent injuries. Bring extra sweats to keep warm in the early part of the season. Bring a labeled or identifiable water bottle. If you are riding your bike to track practice or meets at the high school, lock up bicycles and leave valuables at home.
Meet Information: The team will compete in Colonial Conference dual meets as well as additional championship meets. The season meets are listed on the "schedule" tab. All team members are invited to participate in our three home meets. Team members will qualify to participate in away meets and championship meets.
Team T-Shirts: The online store will be available for a limited window during March. More information is posted in the "Team Uniform/Gear" post.
Practice/Meet Cancelations: Cancelations or changes to the schedule (such as cancelation due to rain) will be announced to the students before the end of the school day and posted on the team website. They will also be tweeted out on our Twitter account: @HMSTrackXC and sent in a Remind alert (information on signing up for Remind text messages, above).