GBMS Cross Country

WELCOME TO CROSS COUNTRY!!!

Cross Country Season Kick Off Event Info:

Please make sure to have already completed the digital permission slip CLICK HERE to complete.
Bring sports physical to the fun run or first practice.
Join the GBMS XC Remind App to receive important updates.

***The last day to turn in permission slips and physicals is 9/4.***

- The first official practice is on Thursday August 27 before school from 7:30 am - 8:30 am. The practice calendar will be updated soon. Most practices will be in the mornings from 7:30-8:30 on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. A practice calendar will be given on Thursday 8/27.

BROOKS '25 CROSS COUNTRY EXPECTATIONS

For practices show up already hydrated in appropriate running clothing, have shoes that are laced up/secured that you are able to run in and bring a water bottle to practice.
Attendance will be taken at each practice. The expectation is that athletes will show up for all practices. Please email coaches if there is a conflict/absence. To be considered for a race, students need to attend all practices.
Cross Country is a distance running sport. Please ensure your student is interested in improving their running stamina when they decide to join Cross Country. Athletes should be able to run at least ½ a mile at a time at the start of the season. By the top of the 3rd week of practice, 6th grade athletes should be able to run 1.5 miles and 7th/8th grade athletes should be able to run 2 miles with limited walking/stopping. The goal is for our athletes to run continuously for 2+ miles at a time to achieve the distance expected to complete a race. Our team has many athletes participating on the team and it is a safety concern when we have athletes only interested in walking the 2+ mile distance during practices.

We are excited for another great running season!

MORE INFO TO COME FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR!

COACH BEADER, GONSUR & SHADOIAN

Your Coaching Staff,

Kimberly Beader- kbeader@op97.org

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