Averill Park Road Runners
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Cross Country
2011 Cross Country Season
When: Practices will be on Monday and Thursday nights, beginning Thursday, September 1st. The first practice includes a mandatory information meeting for parents. (Note: no practice on Labor Day). We will start out from 6:00 to approximately 7:30. Parents must be available to pick up their kids 15 minutes prior to the end of practice. As it starts getting dark earlier, practice will start earlier. Check the Calendar page for the most up-to-date schedule.
Where: Butler Park, Gettle Rd, Averill Park
Who: Kids ages 7-14 who like to run, play games & have fun!
What: Practices will consist of long distance running, trail running, sprinting exercises and lots of games. Through the season there will be several meets where we are competing against other teams. There are usually a few home meets at Butler Park as well as away meets. The big event is your participation in the Junior Olympics in November.
How: Sign-up by clicking here and registering through sportssignup.com. The cost is $30 plus $10 for a t-shirt if you need one. There is a $10 sibling discount. There is a $10 late fee after August 20th. We are a 501(c)3 Non-Profit organization and do not want the cost of APRR Programs to be a barrier to participation. If your child is interested in participating but your current financial circumstance is a concern, please contact the APRR Board. We have a number of scholarships available.
All athletes must also be registered with the USATF (United States Track & Field Association). Registrations cost $20 for youth and are good for a calendar year. If you already registered for Track and Field (spring) you can use the same number for Cross Country (fall).
Get your child's USATF number first because you will need it for the AP Road Runners registration process. If you are not a member of USATF, you will need to register with them before you can register for APRR. USATF registration is required for all athletes, as our insurance is through USATF and we are a USATF Sanctioned Club.
If you have problems or questions about registration, contact Pamela Rehak at 766-5280.
To contact the Cross Country coaches, email xccoaches@aproadrunners.com.
XC Home Course Maps 2011 Divisions (by year of birth)
(subject to change): Sub-bantam - 2003 and earlier
Bantam - 2002 and 2001
2K Course Midget - 2000 and 1999
Youth - 1998 and 1997
3K Course Intermediate - 1996 and 1995
Where: Butler Park, Gettle Rd, Averill Park
Who: Kids ages 7-14 who like to run, play games & have fun!
What: Practices will consist of long distance running, trail running, sprinting exercises and lots of games. Through the season there will be several meets where we are competing against other teams. There are usually a few home meets at Butler Park as well as away meets. The big event is your participation in the Junior Olympics in November.
How: Sign-up by clicking here and registering through sportssignup.com. The cost is $30 plus $10 for a t-shirt if you need one. There is a $10 sibling discount. There is a $10 late fee after August 20th. We are a 501(c)3 Non-Profit organization and do not want the cost of APRR Programs to be a barrier to participation. If your child is interested in participating but your current financial circumstance is a concern, please contact the APRR Board. We have a number of scholarships available.
All athletes must also be registered with the USATF (United States Track & Field Association). Registrations cost $20 for youth and are good for a calendar year. If you already registered for Track and Field (spring) you can use the same number for Cross Country (fall).
Get your child's USATF number first because you will need it for the AP Road Runners registration process. If you are not a member of USATF, you will need to register with them before you can register for APRR. USATF registration is required for all athletes, as our insurance is through USATF and we are a USATF Sanctioned Club.
If you have problems or questions about registration, contact Pamela Rehak at 766-5280.
To contact the Cross Country coaches, email xccoaches@aproadrunners.com.
XC Home Course Maps 2011 Divisions (by year of birth)
(subject to change): Sub-bantam - 2003 and earlier
Bantam - 2002 and 2001
2K Course Midget - 2000 and 1999
Youth - 1998 and 1997
3K Course Intermediate - 1996 and 1995
Coaches' Corner - Tips for XC:
What to bring to practices:
What to do to stay fit:
What to bring to practices:
- water bottle
- sweatshirt
- rain coat
- gloves and hats late in the season
- eat a healthy snack after school so that you have energy during practice
- a positive attitude
What to do to stay fit:
- Get out and get active now! Get your parents involved too.
- Run 1 or 2X a week for fun
- Get some friends and play tag, capture the flag, steal the pin, frisbee...
- Swim, bike, paddle or row a boat
- Do some running drills, calisthenics, relay races, obstacle courses
- Go for a long hike and run a bit on the way
- Have FUN!!!
