2020 PATC Age Group Cross Country
PATC AGE GROUP CROSS COUNTRY
General Practice Information
The PATC age group Cross Country experience is tailored for athletes born in the year 2008 or younger. We are committed to introducing young athletes to the rewards and benefits of a running lifestyle that can be beneficial for all sports as well as lifelong fitness. We are not specifically geared up for “competition”, but will provide information for parents to register and attend those meets if they desire.
Age Divisions Year of Birth Race Length
U8 Born 2012 and earlier 2k
9-10 2010-2011 3K
11-12 2008-2009 3K
• $60 dues covers 14, 1-hour practices (three or more family members are $45 each).
• Attendance is optional.
• Parents may purchase “Spirit wear” offered online from Weds., Sept. 9-Mon., Sept. 21.
• Spirit wear delivery will be no later than Mon., Oct. 12.
• Parents are required to sign off on liability and show proof of their own insurance coverage in case of injury.
The season ends on Wednesday, October 21, and any further competition is the parent’s responsibility, but we will help with registration information.
REGISTRATION
Registration opens Mon., Aug. 24.
U8 Age Group Cross Country: CLICK HERE
9-10 Age Group Cross Country: CLICK HERE
11-12 Age Group Cross Country: CLICK HERE
TENTATIVE Practice Schedule; Pre-K–6th
Date/Time/Location | Activity (subject to change) |
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Monday, 9/7; 4-5 p.m. Cumberland Park | Call out and practice |
Wednesday, 9/9; 4-5 p.m. Celery Bog | Trail Intervals (Learn trails A, B, C & D) |
Monday, 9/14; 4-5 p.m. Salisbury Track/Cumberland Park | Mile time trial/Hokum Karum |
Wednesday, 9/16; 4-5 p.m. Celery Bog | Trail Intervals |
Wednesday, 9/16 | Registration closes |
Monday, 9/21; 4-5 p.m. Salisbury Track/Cumberland Park | 300s (hard/easy) on trail or 30 min. run |
Monday, 9/21 | Spirit Wear orders available |
Wednesday, 9/23; 4-5 p.m. Celery Bog | “Hokum Karum” in the woods |
Monday, 9/28; 4-5:15 p.m. Cumberland Park | Age group Time Trials (2K, 3K) |
Wednesday, 9/30; 4-5 p.m. Celery Bog | A, B, C, D combo |
Wednesday, 9/30 | Spirit Wear orders closed |
Monday, 10/5; 4-5 p.m. Cumberland Park | “Hokum Karum” in the woods |
Wednesday, 10/7; 4-5 p.m. Celery Bog | Trail Intervals (trails A, B, C & D) |
Monday, 10/12; 4-5:15 p.m. Cumberland Park | Age group Time Trials (2K, 3K) |
Wednesday, 10/14; 4-5 p.m. Celery Bog | TBA |
Monday, 10/19; 4-5 p.m. Cumberland Park | Mile time trial #2 |
Monday, 10/19 | Spirit Wear orders delivered at practice |
Wednesday, 10/21; 4-5 p.m. Celery Bog | TBA |
Available competitions that you can attend on your own or in a group: | |
Saturday, 11/7 (?) | USATF Association Championships TBA |
Saturday, 11/21 | CCCNYC National meet, Masterson State Park, Lexington, KY |
(subject to change)