Cross Country is open to all students in Grades 2 - 7. It will be a fast and fun season, starting with practices the week of September 8 ending at the CISVA Championship Meet on October 1.
CRITERIA for joining and staying on the team:
- Attendance for all practices
- Uniform Gym strip (gym shirt, short, sweatpants and sweatshirt) must be worn for all practices and meets
- All students must demonstrate the Stars 3Rs (Reverence, Respect and Responsibility) at practices and meets
PRACTICE Details:
- Practices run most Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings at 8am at the school (see school calendar for schedule)
- Practices start with warm up in the gym, followed by a run on the trails.
- Staff members and parent volunteers supervise along the route for first aid and safety
- Students must train appropriately for Cross Country distances, so regular attendance is MANDATORY. Too many missed practices may result in your child being removed from the team
- Finish times during practices are recorded and used to select CISVA Championship team
- All students must change into full uniform after practice on Friday, September 12 for Mass
CISVA Cross Country Distances
- Grades 2 & 3 - 1km
- Grade 4 - 1.4km
- Grade 5 & 6 - 2km
- Grade 7 - 2.8km