Cross Country

About the 2024 Season

Student Information Meeting:  Tuesday, August 20, 2024 in the gym during lunch.

Online Registration Opens: Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 1 p.m.

Practice Starts: Wednesday, August 21, 2024

Eligibility Date: September 2024
(see Athletics Overview or the student handbook for eligibility details) 

Season End Date: October 3, 2024

Coaches: Arija Buswell and Kenneth Pantoja

Athletic Director: Dan Spencer

About our Cross Country Team

Thank you for your interest in this great sport. Our coed team has a strong tradition of excellence. With a positive attitude, discipline, dedication, and hard work we can have an amazing season. We have a rich history of spirited and enthusiastic teams that display excellent athleticism and sportsmanship, and this season should be no different. Your coaches are looking forward to an exciting, fast-paced season and we hope you are too!

Student Information Meeting

Students wanting to learn more about the 2024 Cross Country season should attend our information meeting  Tuesday, August 20 at the beginning of lunch in the gym.

Online Registration

Registration to tryout and participate on the Cross Country team takes place online.  Registration begins Tuesday, August 20 at 1 p.m. and closes Friday, September 6 at 10 p.m. Students must have all required signed parent permission forms submitted to the coaches before attending practice. These forms can be found on the Athletics Overview page. Please contact the coach for more information. Cross Country is a no cut sport and welcomes all students who meet the eligible requirements

Practice Schedule

Practice begins Wednesday, August 21. Weekly practices are held:

• Mondays and Tuesdays: 2:30 - 4 p.m.
• Wednesdays: September 4 and September 25 from 2:30 - 4 p.m.
• Thursdays: 12:30 - 2 p.m.

Student athletes must be picked up by the end of each practice.

Additional practices:

Saturday, September 14: Optional practice run at Lake Cunningham from 10 - 11:15 a.m. Meet near the play structure at the corner of S. White Road and Cunningham Avenue. Transportation is on your own.

Sunday, October 20: Extra opportunity to stay in shape by participating in the 5K and 10K race at Hellyer Park. Use the discount code "ESD2024" for $30 registration. Click Omar's Dream to register.
 

Attendance and Absences

For all sports regardless of the season, athletes must come to practice EVERYDAY. You must inform your coach DURING the school day and NOT at the end of the day if you have another obligation. Please be aware that if you have two (2) unexcused absences, you will not be able to compete in the meets. If you have three (3) unexcused absences, you will be dropped from the team. Missing practice to attend other obligations like music or leadership are not excused and will limit your ability to get into shape.