-Teams of 7 runners race to complete a 5
Kilometer (3.1 mile) course on varying
terrain the fastest.
-Runners compete individually and as a team.
-In team scoring, the runners score points that
equal the place they finish in the race (ex. 16th
place = 16 points).
-The teams top 5 runners scores are added
together, the team with the lowest score wins.
In the event of a tie, the 6th runners place
determines team placing. **Although runners
6 and 7 do not contribute to team points, they
can play an important role in “displacing”
individuals from other teams. **
In Florida the top 15 individuals move on from
Districts to Regionals, then Regionals to
States, along with the top 4 teams from
Districts and top 6 from Regionals. CCHS is
classified as 2A district 7, Region 2.
Cross-country is a team sport that
is based on individual effort. A
team is only as strong as the
individuals that comprise it. On this
team you will be coached as
individuals in an effort to make the
team as successful as possible. A
commitment to team excellence on
your behalf, will lead to individual
success.
To help develop student-athletes
who are committed to excellence.
Athletic fees for your first sport for the year are
$60, $40 for your second. $100 is the maximum
fees charged yearly, with a family maximum of
$160.
All required paperwork must be completed
prior to participation in school practices and
conditioning. Packets can be picked up in the
front office, from your coaches, and printed from
the school website. There is also a required
concussion course to be completed online.
Good running sneakers
for practice
Flats or spikes for races
(avoid plastic forefoot)
Watch (chronograph or
GPS)
Light clothing
Towel
Water bottle
Championship teams are made in the summer!
Get in as many miles as possible without getting
hurt and stick with the plan!
Get used to the heat by doing things outside and
drinking LOTS OF WATER
Run on grass or dirt whenever possible
Find some hills to run whether its around here or
somewhere you go on vacation
You should be able to run for 30 minutes E
(easy) by July 1st
Summer conditioning –
Paperwork must be complete
prior to attending.
Run with teammates
whenever you can
Communicate with your
coach!
Log your miles, times and
workouts .
Approach each day with an excitement and
enthusiasm uncommon amongst high school
student-athletes
Work hard and do your best every day
Act in a selfless manner- always consider the
effect of your actions on others
Be present- focus on how you can maximize the
moment you find yourself in
Be grateful- you will have a tremendous amount of
support
Represent- everything you do, good or otherwise,
will reflect on the program
Enjoy the process- have fun. You can only be on a
team like this for a small window of time.
Communication- take responsibility for yourself
BELIEVE- In yourself and in your teammates
You must text your COACH if you will not be at
practice and have a valid reason why. 5 missed
practices will lead to dismissal from the team.
We will have practice every day after school
with MANDATORY study hall until 2:30.
Practice will begin at 2:35 sharp.
Meets are early Saturday mornings, you must
ride the bus to and from the meets with the
team, unless arranged ahead of time (if a bus is
provided).
We are looking for 2 reliable
individuals to be team managers.
Their responsibilities would include
helping with timing during
workouts, getting water, ice, foam
rollers, etc. for the team, and any
other duties to help practice run
safely and efficiently. Also, to help
with race day duties.
Parents – We are looking for
individuals interested in helping out
on race days to provide and set up
snacks and drinks for the runners.
Information adapted from Saratoga High
School, NY Athletics and XC