Program Schedule
| Date | Name | Location | Info/Results | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 18 Sep 2011 | Blue Ridge Express XC Meet | Brunswick High School | ||
| Sun, 25 Sep 2011 | HoCo Junior Striders XC Meet | Centennial High School | ||
| Sun, 02 Oct 2011 | Catoctin Youth XC Meet | Catoctin High School | ||
| Sun, 09 Oct 2011 | Lightning Youth XC Meet | Kemptown Park | ||
| Sun, 16 Oct 2011 | Pikesville Youth XC Meet | Sudbrook Middle Magnet School | ||
| Sun, 13 Nov 2011 | PVA Youth XC Championship | Centennial High School |
Program Information
Junior Striders Fall XC - 2011
This program is for runners in 1st grade through 8th grade.
This cross-country program is for beginners and experienced runners but to be fair to everyone we will ask you to make sure your young athlete can run this far without stopping before they join the program (1 lap around a high school track for those in 1st and 2nd grade, 2 laps for 3rd and 4th graders, 3 laps for 5th and 6th graders and 4 laps for the 7th and 8th graders).
Running shoes to train in (not racing spikes) are strongly suggested; you will receive a 10% Striders discount if you buy them at Feet First in the Hickory Ridge Village Center and they have reasonably priced shoes in kids sizes. For those middle school runners planning to race, we encourage you to consider racing spikes as well.
The runners will have an opportunity to DO ALL OF THESE:
-receive a Junior Striders uniform,
-participate in weekly group practice sessions with knowledgeable and experienced coaches,
-compete in meets with other junior runners,
-join the post season program that will compete at regional and national running competitions,
-become a member of the Howard County Striders if they aren’t already, and
-if they compete in at least one race they will receive a program participation medal at the last practice on 10/20/11.
Practices will be held twice weekly, each TUESDAY and THURSDAY from August 30 to October 20, from 5:45pm to 6:45pm at Centennial High School, practices are not required but are encouraged. Practices will typically include a warm up, stretching, drills, and a workout in practice groups based on age, ability, health and experience.
The team will compete at several events during the season and runners are encouraged to be a part of the team and test their speed and stamina at these meets. Most of the meets are in Frederick County on Sunday afternoons, our home meet is scheduled for September 25 at our practice site - Centennial High so plan to run and volunteer that day for sure.
See the application for more important information & registration details.
Contact Coach Lang with any questions - coachlang@hotmail.com