XC Season Kick-off Party: The XC Season Kick-off Party is Going to be EPIC! The party will be Saturday, July 7th and it will be at the home of Harold and Elisa Kuphaldt. We will be doing a Potluck dinner and a Chili Cook-off by the Senior runners! There may even be a Live band (Former BV Distance standout and state meet qualifier Matt Coss has a band and may be performing … still working out details) a fabulous pool, fireworks and a great opportunity to have fun and bond as a team!


The Kuphaldt’s address is:

4416 Kenneth Ave
Fair Oaks, CA 95628


The Seniors should arrive at 4:00 PM with their Chili and to help set-up. The party starts at 5:00 pm. We will begin eating and sampling and voting for the best chili as soon as people begin arriving. Runners can swim, eat and socialize before the band begins playing. The band will be playing about 6:00 – 7:00 PM and 7:30-8:30 followed by Fireworks at about 9:00 PM.

Here is what you need to bring:

  1. If you are a Senior Runner … Bring a large pot of your best Chili recipe with enough for everyone to try a small sample. No labels … it must be anonymous!
  2. A firework. You should be able to buy fireworks on July 1st. If everyone brings one, the show will be epic.
  3. Swim suit and towel.
  4. Food.
    • Freshman boys and girls bring a case of drinks (water, iced tea, Gatorade, or sodas) (approx 24) iced and in a your cooler. (don’t forget to bring it home!)
    • Sophomore Girls: Corn Bread or Sliced French or Sourdough bread.
    • Sophomore Boys: Last Name begins with A-L: Bring a Salad (Green Salad, Fruit salad, pasta salad, etc. to feed at least 10)
    • Sophomore Boys: Last Name begins with M-Z: Main Dish (to feed at least 10)
    • Junior Boys and girls: Desert (finger food) such as cookies, brownies or cupcakes.
    • Seniors: A large pot of your best chili with enough for everyone to try a small sample.