ROYAL CROSS COUNTRY

welcome to the royal cross country family

PHILOSOPHY

Royal ‘s philosophy is developing a young person physically, mentally and morally.

1. Physically: Our goal is to build endurance, strength and speed.

2. Mentally: Competitive spirit, responsibility towards training and the enjoyment of racing.

3. Morally: Royal looks for a caring attitude towards all members of the XC team and the development of the quiet pride of success. Being a fair competitor (racing tactics) towards other schools is an important concept to nurture.

TEAM SPONSORS

Thank you to the following businesses that are supporting our team this year.

If you know of, or have a business, that would like to support our team, please contact Coach Valadez at royal.track.field@gmail.com .

TEAM FUNDRAISERS

Online fundraiser

This is our biggest fundraiser for the season. The money raised will offset transportation costs and help pay for the 3rd Coaches Stipend (Cross Country only gets two from the District).

We will announce the starting date for the fundraiser when school starts for the year.

TOppers Pizza team fundraiser

Tuesday, August 25, 2026, 11am to 9pm

Sept. 22, 2026

11am to 9pm

Oct. 7, 2026

4pm to 9pm

Nov. 10, 2026

11am to 9pm

CROSS COUNTRY

TEAM NEWSLETTER

Our latest Team Newsletter, with important information, is in the link below:

Cross Country Team Newsletter - August 9, 2026

Royal High School WILL NOT BE HOSTING as school-wide Sports Physical event this summer.

All Cross Country/Track and Field athletes will need to complete your sports physicals with their personal physicians or by making an appointment at a local Urgent Care Center. The physical is good for one calendar year.

REMEMBER: A Medical Doctor MUST sign the physical form.

Cross Country athlete sports physical and online athletic clearance is now due by FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2026.

See the link below, for the electronic copy of the District Sports Physical form YOU MUST USE to complete your sports physical.

SVUSD Sports Physical Form

Online Sports Clearance Instructions

Cross Country Team Parent Meeting

Monday, August 10, 2026, 6pm

Royal High School, Building 10, Room 10-10 (CSI Room)

We will have a parents meeting THIS Monday.

We will be discussing all things Royal Cross Country, including what to expect, uniforms and team apparel, needed equipment, schedules, team budget, transportation, team fundraising, and

Team Schedule

AUGUST 10 - 14, 2026

Monday, 08/10/2025: XC Practice - 8am, Windmill Park

Tuesday, 08/11/2025: XC Practice - 8am, Windmill Park

Pool Workout/Team Party, after run

Wednesday, 08/12/2025: First Day of School

XC Practice, Stadium 2:45pm

Thursday, 08/13/2026: XC Practice - 2:45pm

Friday, 08/14/2026: XC Practice - 2:45pm

AUGUST 17 - 21, 2026

Monday, 08/17/2025: XC Practice - 2:45pm

Tuesday, 08/18/2025: XC Practice - 2:45pm

Wednesday, 08/19/2025: XC Practice - 2:45pm

Thursday, 08/20/2026: XC Practice - 2:45pm

Friday, 08/21/2026: Rio Mesa/HOKA Postal 2-Mile, 6p

Class Release and Bus Departure - TBA

AUGUST 24 - 28, 2026

Monday, 08/24/2025: XC Practice - 2:45pm

Tuesday, 08/25/2025: XC Practice - 2:45pm

TOPPERS TEAM FUNDRAISER, 11a-9p

Wednesday, 08/26/2025: XC Practice - 2:45pm

Thursday, 08/27/2026: XC Practice - 2:45pm

Friday, 08/28/2026: XC Practice - 2:45pm

TEAM PICTURE DAY, 3:00pm

AUG. 31 - SEPT. 4, 2026

Monday, 08/31/2025: XC Practice - 2:45pm

Tuesday, 09/01/2025: XC Practice - 2:45pm

Wednesday, 09/02/2025: XC Practice - 2:45pm

Thursday, 09/03/2026: LEAGUE CLUSTER MEET #1

Corriganville Park, 3pm
Class Release and Bus Departure, TBA

Friday, 09/04/2026: XC Practice - 2:45pm

2026 Summer Training Program

The Royal Cross Country Summer Running Program Information for this summer is in the link below.

2026 Summer Running Program Info Link

2026 cross country program Budget

2026 Cross Country Budget Breakdown

2026 GIRLS Team Captains

Madison Boucher

Angie Busco

Lauren Villafana

2026 Boys Team Captains

Jorge Santos

Tony Montano

2025 All-VENTURA COUNTY GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY TEAM

Congratulations to Madison Boucher, on being named to the 2nd Team All-Ventura County Girls Cross Country Team.

2025 All Coastal Canyon League Team

Madison Boucher

2025 All-League 2nd Team

Angie Busco

2025 All-League 2nd Team

Jesse Allegro

2025 All-League 2nd Team

2025 Cross Country Team award winners

We had a lot of fun at the End-of-Season Banquet. Our season award winners did a great job individually and helped the team. CONGRATS!!

2025 SPIRIT PACK AND TRANSPORTATION

Please make your investment into our team.

The funds go directly to the team for season costs (entry fees, coaching stipend, and other team costs).

Only new athletes will need to purchase a uniform pack

(uniform can also be used for Royal Track and Field Team).

2025 SPIRIT PACK - $257.00

2025 TRANSPORTATION - $157.00

UNIFORM PACK - $105.00

(Includes the 5% credit card charge from ASB)

You will be able to pay for all (3) at ASB Office, beginning August 4, 2025.

Please make payment ASAP

2025 Cross Country Budget Breakdown

Scroll Down to fill in all email fields and hit send.

JOIN REMIND

(Athletes)

You'll need to download the app onto your phone to ensure you get the text messages.

JOIN REMIND

(Parents)

You'll need to download the app onto your phone to ensure you get the text messages.

JOIN REMIND

(Team Captain Group)

You'll need to download the app onto your phone to ensure you get the text messages.

2025 Team Captains

SPIRIT PACK AND TRANSPORTATION

In order to cover team costs, entry fees and transportation costs, we are asking each athlete to contribute to a Spirit Pack, to Transportation and for the Uniform (new athletes only).

You will be able to pay at the end of July.

2025 SPIRIT PACK - $257.00

2025 Cross Country TRANSPORTATION - $157.00

UNIFORM PACK - $105.00

Uniform will be used for future seasons of Cross Country and Track and Field

2025 Cross Country Team Budget-revised

HIGHLANDER NEWS FEED

Brett Darrington

BPD Sports Therapy (associated with Body Logic)

4165 Thousand Oaks Blvd STE 150, Westlake Village, CA 91362

(805) 371-9116

Brett Darrington has helped out numerous sports programs in the region. He has been putting Royal runners back together since I met Brett in the early 2000's. Being a runner and competitor himself, Brett understands that taking long periods of time off for an injury is not an option. He has continually helped many of my athletes get back to the trails training in the shortest amount of time possible. Brett takes the time to determine the injury, explain to the athlete why the injury most likely occurred, treats the injury and the most important, assigning strengthening exercises to keep the injury from reoccurring. Brett accepts most major insurance companies. If insurance is not an option, he has a affordable "walk-in" price.

Page updated

Google Sites

Report abuse