Cross Country
Cross Country is a team sport made of individuals running distance races on open-air courses, usually over natural terrain.
Each athlete's participation contributes to the overall score of the team. Athletes are expected to attend two practices a week but should be committed to training outside of these practices for proper conditioning. (Suggested workouts will be provided)
REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE AUGUST 18th.
Ages
Open to athletes 8 years through High School
**This program is open to athletes 8 and up. Many of our practices and courses will be in public venues. Parents are welcome to run with small children during practice, but will not be allowed on competitive courses.
When
Practice and Locations
Monday Evenings: Old Tiger Track
Tuesday Mornings: Shaw Family Park in Lowell
Wednesdays: At home
Thursday Mornings: Coler Bentonville
Saturday Mornings: Kathleen Johnson Memorial Park Springdale.
*Specific times and addresses will be included in the registration email.
** Athletes are expected to attend at least two practices a week- but should be committed to training outside of team practices for proper conditioning.
TENTATIVE MEET SCHEDULE
As a competitive Team, the season works up to competing in Homeschool Nationals. All registered athletes are expected to compete at the 10/26 Homeschool Nationals Meet.
Competition Schedule:
8/10 Grapefest 5k- Tontitown (athletes will enter on their own- this encouraged but not required)
9/14- Heartland XC- El Dorado Springs, Missouri
9/27- Chile Pepper mile- Fayetteville
10/5- LCA Chargers- Springfield, MO
**10/26- Springfield Homeschool Nationals- Springfield, MO
For questions, please contact Amanda Kentner nwahornetstfxc@gmail.com
2024 Cross Country Season
Cross Country is a team sport made of individuals running distance races on open-air courses, usually over natural terrain.
Each athlete's participation contributes to the overall score of the team. Athletes are expected to attend two practices a week but should be committed to training outside of these practices for proper conditioning. (Suggested workouts will be provided)
REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE AUGUST 18th.
**This program is open to athletes 8 and up. Many of our practices and courses will be in public venues. Parents are welcome to run with small children during practice, but will not be allowed on competitive courses.
** All athletes who compete in Cross Country for the Hornets must be homeschooled as defined by the National Christian Homeschool Championships
** Cross Country Nationals take place October 26th in Springfield, Missouri. All registered cross-country athletes are expected to compete at Nationals.
**For this season all registered runners will compete in a cross country t-shirt. You may order additional t-shirts for family members through August 18th.
For questions or concerns, please contact Amanda Kentner nwahornetstfxc@gmail.com