WELCOME TO CROSS COUNTRY!!!
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LAST DAY TO JOIN CROSS COUNTRY THIS YEAR was TUESDAY, August 26!!!
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!
COACHES BEADER, GONSUR & GRIMALDI
Your Coaching Staff,
Kimberly Beader- kbeader@op97.org
Lary Grimaldi- lgrimaldi@op97.org
Steve Gonsur- sgonsur@op97.org