CROSS COUNTRY

The team will be composed of 6th, 7th and 8th graders.  This will be a competitive team that will compete against local schools.  There are no tryouts.   All 6th/7th/8th graders are encouraged to come and join the team regardless of experience.

Meets are structured according to grade level and gender, typically 6th grade girls, 6th grade boys, 7/8th grade girls, 7/8th grade boys. The majority of our meets will be held on campuses or Parks at Schools in the 210 League  depending on availability.

Criteria:

• Attendance at all practices and meets

• Arrive prepared to practices/meets (hydrated, wearing running shoes, silks, etc.)

• Ability to listen to and follow instructions

• Demonstration of teamwork and communication with your coach and teammates

• Will develop to the best of one’s ability:

• Understanding of stretching routines

• Pacing, endurance, and speed

• Determination to improve individually and as a team

• A sense of competition

Goals and Expectation:

The coaches’ goal for the upcoming season is to get our student athletes to prepare themselves for the next level of their athletic career whether it’s the high school level or for the following season. With that in mind, there will be high expectations from the student athlete this year; in the classroom, during practice, and during competition. The coaching staff will expect nothing, but the absolute best in all aspects from our student athletes this upcoming season.

Commitment:

Our goal is to prepare the athletes on these travel teams for high school level sports. Therefore, as coaches we expect 110% commitment from our athletes to our travel program.  The athletes are expected to participate to the best of their ability and be supportive team members.  Exceptions may apply such as other school related activities, illnesses, or doctor/dental appointments.  Other exceptions will be determined under the evaluation of the coaches’ discretion.  

Commitment to the overall team plays a big part of what we are trying to accomplish; violations will result in practice/meet suspensions, decrease in participation, or removal from the program under the coach and Athletic Director discretion.

Players will be given a contract and the coach will hold a team meeting early in the season outlining the expectations and commitment needed to play at a competitive level in middle school sports.

Practices:

- We will meet out at the lunch tables

- 3:00- 5:00 PM every Tuesday & Thursday  

- 3:00 - 4:00 pm Wednesdays are workout Wednesday  

- Athletes need to wear running shoes to all practices and meets or they will be sent home. 

- Athletes must be hydrated! Please be sipping water all day, especially on hot days.

Team Captains

- Two captains, one boy and one girl, will be chosen by the coach by week two of practice

- Captains will lead stretches, present/lead discussions at team meetings