Tryout Information

Incoming Freshmen and Newcomers will try out for the Cross Country team on June 21, 2025 at 8:00 AM. We will meet on the Track for the tryout. The tryout will conclude by 10:00 AM.

All participants must be Athletically Cleared prior to trying out

In order to maintain the competitive culture, quality of work, and dedication to our philosophy, the team will be limited to runners who meet the following criteria:

• Time Standards

  • Freshmen: Freshmen need to be able to run 1.5 miles in 10:38 or faster. Freshman selection is also based on attitude, “coachability”, and motivation.

  • Sophomores: All returning and incoming sophomores must be able to run 1.5 miles in 9:00 or faster to make the team.

  • Juniors/Seniors: All returning and incoming Juniors and Seniors must be able to run 1.5 miles in 8:00 or faster to make the team.
    * The coaches maintain the right to select or cut some runners based on criteria not listed above. The coaches will evaluate all runners based on their attitude, citizenship, work ethic, integrity, and coachability.

• For those unable to attend the tryout on June 21, please contact Coach Clemons directly at liam.clemons@svusd.org to arrange an alternate tryout date