2023 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 2011 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 2015 and earlier 2k
9-10 2013-2014 3K
11-12 2011-2012 3K
• $60 dues covers 14–16 1-hour practices (three or more family members are $45 each – discount will be applied upon filling out registration forms for each member).
• Attendance is optional.
• Parents may purchase “Spirit wear” offered online from Weds., Sept. 7-Mon., Sept. 19. Link coming soon.
• Spirit wear delivery will be no later than Monday, October 16.
• Parents are required to sign off on liability and show proof of their own insurance coverage in case of injury. You must “check” the box that you will be using your own family insurance.
The season ends on Wednesday, October 18, and any further competition is the parent’s responsibility, but we will help with registration information.
REGISTRATION OPEN!
Click the links below to sign up.
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) |
|---|---|
| Mon., 9/4; 4-5 p.m.; Cumberland Park | Call out and practice |
| Weds., 9/6; 4-5 p.m.; Celery Bog | Trail Intervals (Learn trails A, B, C & D) |
| Monday, 9/11; 4-5 p.m.; Cumberland Park | Mile time trial on woodchip path |
| Weds., 9/13; 4-5 p.m.; Celery Bog | Trail Intervals |
| Registration remains open until 9/19 | |
| Mon., 9/18; 4-5 p.m.; Cumberland Park | Practice 2k and 3k courses |
| Weds., 9/20; 4-5 p.m.; Celery Bog | "Hokum Karum" or 2k and 3k courses |
| Mon., 9/25; 4-5:30 p.m.; Cumberland Park | Age Group Time Trials (2K, 3K) |
| Weds., 9/27; 4-5 p.m.; Celery Bog | A, B, C, D Combo |
| Monday, 10/2; 4-5 p.m.; Cumberland Park | "Hokum Karum" in the woods |
| Weds., 10/4; 4-5 p.m.; Celery Bog | Trail Intervals (Trails A, B, C, & D) |
| Mon., 10/9; 4-5:30 p.m.; Cumberland Park | Age Group Time Trails (2K, 3K) |
| Weds., 10/11; 4-5 p.m.; Celery Bog | TBA |
| Mon., 10/16; 4-5 p.m.; Cumberland Park | Mile time trial #2 |
| Weds., 10/18, 4-5 p.m.; Celery Bog | TBA |
| Available competitions you can attend on your own or in a group | |
| Sat. 11/4; exact date and location TBA | USATF Association Championships |
| Sat., 11/18; exact date and location TBA | CCCYNC |
| Sat., 12/9; exact date and location TBA | USATF National Championships |
(subject to change)