CROSS COUNTRY
Running season is upon us! McClure Cross Country involves distance running over a marked, unpaved course of two miles. Some participants will need to gradually work up to these distances while others will have already prepared for the season and can concentrate on improving their times. Competition between schools is one aspect of the sport, but achieving personal goals is just as important.
Cross Country is open to all grades, which means 6th graders -- you can join, too! Our team is all about building endurance and learning to love running. We practice four days a week and do a variety of running drills to help build endurance and speed. Our meets are once a week and at those meets runners will be running a two mile course. Come join cross country!
Informational Meeting is Thursday, August 22nd in the Lower Level.
Practices
We practice Monday through Thursday from 3:40 to 4:40 at Spring Rock Park. Practice is required for all team members.
There will be no practice on Fridays, but participants are encouraged to do an easy run on their own.
Runners will meet at Spring Rock Park promptly at 3:40 pm. Supervision is not provided at the park until 3:40 and students are expected to head home as soon as the practice has ended. Team members can get a ride to the park, walk, or ride bikes, there is no transportation provided by the school.
Any conflicts with practice times should be discussed with the coaches at the first practice. Too many absences will hurt the athlete’s conditioning and contribution to the team. Each member must attend a minimum of three practices before they may compete in the first meet.
First practice: Monday, August 26th.
Meets
Meets are split up into a girls' and boys' race and the course is 2 miles.
First meet: Thursday, September 5th
Meets start between 4:15 - 4:30 pm
There is a sectional meet the second weekend in October that we will bring our top 7 girls and our top 7 boys. More information about this meet will come out as we come closer to the date.
Participant Requirements
Every participant must have a doctor’s physical on file at McClure before beginning practice. All completed physicals must be given to the school nurse. Physicals are good for one calendar year from the date the physical was given.
Runners will receive a team uniform that they are responsible for during the season. Those need to be washed, taken care of, and returned in good condition at the end of the season. If the uniform is not returned or damaged you will be billed. To complete their uniform, all runners need to wear ALL BLACK running shorts.
We will be purchasing a team t-shirt that will be worn during school on meet days. This shirt is optional. The t-shirt cost is $25.00. Students can bring one check/cash (made out to McClure) to cover the fee. The fee must be turned in by Friday, August 30th.
If runners do not turn in the check by that date, they will not receive a t-shirt.
Runners should bring a water bottle to practice. Running shoes are strongly suggested. Any shorts, t-shirts, sweats, etc. within the dress code are acceptable for practice. Please take note of weather conditions when considering apparel. Physical Education uniforms should be saved for P.E. class and not used at practice.
Sponsors: Ms. Martinez and Ms. Baer