Cross Country Camp

Monday, July 26th – Thursday, July 29th
7:00 pm  – 8:30 pm at Locust Grove Elementary
Cost: $25 to cover camp expenses including a t-shirt and a water bottle
*medical release form must be completed before participation – 9060-F – Permission to Participate and Release
Please bring payment and medical release with you on the first day of camp.

Coach – Lisa Piazza
Assistant Coaches – Bobbi Skaggs and Todd Boice

Please fill out the form at the bottom of this page to join the team.

Practices the week of August 2nd:

We will practice from 6:30-7:30 Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday that week.

After School Practices:

After school practices will begin on August 12th and continue on all Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays after school 2:30-3:45 through the end of October. *The week of August 9th, we will only practice on Thursday the 12th.Please send a note for your child’s teacher. Otherwise, they will have your child adhere to their regular transportation assignment.*

What is the cost?

Intramural: $60 to cover cost of jerseys, medals, and end of year trophy
Travel: $85 to cover uniform, entry fees, and end of year trophy

Intramural team runners will race individually on our school’s campus every other Thursday during practice beginning in September. They will receive a ribbon at each race and have the opportunity to earn medals. Travel team runners will travel to local schools (no more than an hour) to compete in meets as a team. These meets are typically on Saturday morning/early afternoon however some are scheduled during the week. Race distances will vary from 1 mile to 1.8 miles. Intramural runners will never race more than 1 mile.

Who can participate?

Incoming 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders attending Locust Grove Elementary.

What does the program involve?

The team practices Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays after school until 3:45 for the months of August (beginning on the 12th), September, and October. State Meet (end of Oct/beginning of Nov) will end the season for travel runners. The last race for intramural runners will be our Pumpkin Run in late Oct. Each practice will be different and will include work on speed, endurance, hills and fun running activities.

Important notes:

Hydration is key to training. Make sure your child is taking in plenty of water throughout the day and after running, particularly during these hot summer days. It is important that your child be eating healthy because it is their fuel for running. Please make sure that your child has proper running shoes. Having a quality shoe can prevent injuries and keep tired legs fresher.

Please encourage your child at home. Runners require great mental strength, a positive attitude and patience in building speed and endurance. It is a rewarding sport and the season will be packed with fun and friendship for the runners! We are looking forward to the 2010 season and hope you’ll join the fun!

Please contact Lisa Piazza at lisapiazza3@gmail.com or 419-1498 with any questions.