Lanier Middle School Cross Country

2024 LANIER CROSS COUNTRY

Welcome to the Lanier Cross Country Team.  Cross country running is a sport that lends itself to accommodating large numbers.  Because of that, we do not have a tryout and welcome every runner willing to put in the time and effort as a member of the team.  Personal improvement is the number one goal in cross country; this allows for runners of all ability levels wishing to have a school team sport experience a spot on the team.  The only requirements are that you come to practices and put forth your best effort. 

7th & 8th Grade Boys Coach - Niv Regev Niv.Regev@houstonisd.org

7th & 8th Grade Girls Coach - Catherine Roach catherine.roach@houstonisd.org 

Deadlines: 

• 9/16 - Last day to complete online paperwork via Register My Athlete (RMA)

Practices:  Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 6:30 - 8:00 AM. (Rain or Shine). First day of practice is Thursday 9/5. Drop off via soccer field gate by teachers parking lot off of Harold Street.

Parent Meeting will be held Thursday 9/5 from 6:30 - 7:00 AM in the Cafeteria. 

All required online paperwork must be turned and approved by the distrcit prior to attending practice. In addition a paper copy of the physical (both sides) and a copy of the insurance waiver or proof of purchase of HISD insurance must be turned directly to your coach. 

Please visit the Lanier Athletics website: https://www.houstonisd.org/Page/25729 for more information about paperwork.  All parents need to be aware that we do run off campus and all runners will be with a buddy depending on their pace. The rational for morning practice instead of afternoon practice is the morning is cooler than the afternoon and there is less traffic in the neighborhood.  Finally, morning practices will allow those athletes interested in participating in either volleyball or football and cross country that opportunity.  Locker room and showers are available after practice.

Important Dates:

• Thursday 9/5 - First day of practice

• Thursday 9/5 - Parent Meeting in Cafeteria 6:30AM - 7:00AM

• Tuesday 9/24 - Team and Individual Picture Day 4:00pm at Lanier

• 9/28 (Saturday) - HISD Middle School Invitational at North Forest High School 9AM - 12PM 

• 10/19 (Saturday) - HISD Middle School District Meet at North Forest High School 9AM - 12PM. End of Season Celebration immediately following completion of District Meet (around 11AM)

Absences from Practices and Meets:  All athletes are expected to be present for every scheduled practice and meet, unless they are personally ill, have a family emergency, or are representing Lanier in another activity. 

Grades:  Team members are expected to remain in good academic standing.  Failure in any class for a 6 week period will result in a team member being ineligible for all meets in the next three week period.  An ineligible athlete will continue to practice while regaining eligibility.  If grades don’t improve an ineligible athlete may be dropped from the team. 

Equipment:  

• Athletes may wear shorts and t-shirt (WIC or non-cotton is ideal) of their choosing to practice, although we recommend reflective gear as it will be dark when we begin our morning runs.  

• Black shorts for meets; jerseys will be provided. 

• A good running shoe is a must.  Fleet Feet on Greenbriar usually give a discount to school team runners purchasing running shoes, Academy also carries appropriate running shoes.  For competition, a Lanier uniform will be provided. 

• Refillable water bottle

• Change of clothes for after practice.

Team Gear - TBD

MISC 

• If a runner has siblings who attends Lanier and will need to be dropped off we will make sure to find them a safe and comfrotable place to wait before school starts.