Cross Country

Buljan Cross Country Q & A   (Click for Calendar/Schedule)

– Completed Blue Medical Form AND XC packet needs to be returned to coaches before you are allowed to practice.

–First practice consists of informational topics, additional paperwork if needed, and we will speed walk the Buljan course. Practices vary depending on the day, but will either be 7:00-7:40 am or 2:25-3:15. On days when practice is offered both in the am and pm, runners may choose which practice to attend. Practices begin at OUTDOOR STAGE behind the school.

–Cross Country Parent meeting in the Multipurpose room on Aug. 20, 2024 at 3:45 pm

–Races are 1.5 miles. Practices average 1.5 to 2 miles, but for some runners, can go up to a 5k (3.1 miles)

–Runners must be able to run 1.5 miles in 20 minutes or under to participate in a meet. Runners must be able to run 1 mile in 14 minutes to be able to be eligible to attend practice. We run off campus and this is a safety issue if they cannot keep up. All runners will run the first meet and all runners are given until the first meet to achieve the practice requirement.

–Shoes made for running are required. Vans/basketball type shoes can cause foot injuries.

Runners who come to practice in non-compliant shoes will be sent home in order to avoid injury.

–Runners will receive a jersey for races. It must be returned at the end of season. They can wear black PE shorts or any black shorts in the race and for practice.

— Meets last from 4:00 to about 5:30 pm and parents are responsible for transporting their runner to and from each meet. Runners may leave after their race, but we always love it if they can stay to cheer on their teammates. Race times- 6/7th girls 4pm, 6/7th boys 4:25, 8th girls 4:45, 8th boys 5:00.

–Runners should always have their own water bottle. We try to bring water to every meet and there are water fountains at every meet .

–On triple digit hot days or unhealthy air index (151-200) we will mainly practice indoors in the multi-purpose room. Hats and sunglasses are fine for sun protection and we recommend the kids put sunscreen on as well.

–We need parent volunteers to help us with our home meet here at Buljan (September 12th). Please contact Coach Hall if you can help! We are looking forward to a great season! Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or concerns.

Contact: Coach Hall (ahall@rcsdk8.org)