{"id":5019,"date":"2018-12-13T13:44:16","date_gmt":"2018-12-13T18:44:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/machias.edu\/?p=5019"},"modified":"2020-01-08T14:09:34","modified_gmt":"2020-01-08T19:09:34","slug":"university-of-maine-at-machias-athletics-to-add-mens-and-womens-cross-country","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/machias.edu\/news\/2018\/12\/13\/university-of-maine-at-machias-athletics-to-add-mens-and-womens-cross-country\/","title":{"rendered":"UMM athletics to add men\u2019s and women\u2019s varsity cross country team"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The University of Maine at Machias athletics department has announced the addition of men\u2019s and women\u2019s varsity cross country beginning in September 2019. Coached by UMM Director of Athletics and Fitness, Mike Belanger, the team will compete in the YSCC.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI am excited to announce the addition of cross country and look forward to the challenge of coaching the team in the fall,\u201d said Belanger. \u201cCross country gives us the opportunity to expand our recruiting reach and gives existing students an opportunity to compete at the college level.\u201d Belanger credits Head of Campus, Andy Egan, for his support of the expansion of the athletics department.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSince his arrival a few months ago, Mike Belanger has really brought a lot of energy to UMM athletics,\u201d says Egan. \u201cCross country is a great fit for UMM and will provide another opportunity for our students to compete, stay fit and experience intercollegiate athletics.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>High school cross country has a rich history in Washington County, and the region is also home to many events, including amateur trail races and ultra-marathons. UMM hopes to add to that legacy and compete for YSCC championships.<\/p>\n<p>UMM Athletics currently consists of men\u2019s and women\u2019s soccer, women\u2019s volleyball and men\u2019s and women\u2019s basketball. The addition of men\u2019s and women\u2019s cross country will bring the athletics department to 7 teams. \u201cWe have a small but competitive athletics department,\u201d added Belanger. \u201cWe will continue to explore ways to expand in order to provide a stronger academic and athletic experience for our students.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The University of Maine at Machias athletics department has announced the addition of men\u2019s and women\u2019s varsity cross country beginning in September 2019. 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