2019 Youth Cross-Country
The 2019 cross-country season started Wednesday August 21, 2019 at 4:30PM and goes to Wednesday November 27, 2019.* Workouts are held Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:30 PM to about 6:00 PM. Registration will take place on an ongoing basis at the Soquel High School track Mondays and Wednesdays at 4:15PM. Practices are held rain or shine, but we ask that if you choose to have your athlete participate in inclement weather, you make sure that she or he is well-prepared with proper attire and a change of clothes. Practices will not be held on observed holidays. The cross-country season also includes competitions (see below), which range from local road races to age group-specific events. Exact dates for season events will be announced each year in June or July.
Membership in SCTC's youth cross-country program is $90.00 per athlete per season. It includes a club tee-shirt and over three months of coaching at practice and races. We recommend the program for kids ages 8-18. (Athletes aged 7 may be consider if the parent remains present during practice.) SCTC's youth programs are a great option for homeschooled kids, especially those of high school age who might otherwise have difficulty participating in team sports. Please see our FAQ for more information.
*Note: Optional additional practices may be held later in the year for athletes who wish to compete in the Junior Olympics.
Membership in SCTC's youth cross-country program is $90.00 per athlete per season. It includes a club tee-shirt and over three months of coaching at practice and races. We recommend the program for kids ages 8-18. (Athletes aged 7 may be consider if the parent remains present during practice.) SCTC's youth programs are a great option for homeschooled kids, especially those of high school age who might otherwise have difficulty participating in team sports. Please see our FAQ for more information.
*Note: Optional additional practices may be held later in the year for athletes who wish to compete in the Junior Olympics.
Competitions
Everyone is welcome to attend races, but participation is not required. Most of these events are competitive. A list of races that the team plans to attend will be posted on this page during the cross-country season, and the most up-to-date information will always be available through Pacific Association USA Track and Field. Additional opportunities to compete are available; please ask the coaches for information if your athlete is interested.
Please be aware that SCTC coaches will not always be able to attend competitions. In these cases, a parent will be in charge of the group, but each participating athlete and his or her parents must be willing to take on more responsibility to attend the event.
Please be aware that SCTC coaches will not always be able to attend competitions. In these cases, a parent will be in charge of the group, but each participating athlete and his or her parents must be willing to take on more responsibility to attend the event.
USATF
USA Track & Field (USATF) is the national governing body of track and field and distance running. Many of the competitions in which we participate require athletes to have a USATF card as proof of age. A card costs $20.00 and can be purchased online, by mail, or from a USATF representative (present at some, but not all, USATF events). To sign up for a card, you will need your athlete's birth certificate, club identification information (Santa Cruz Track Club #0137), and to know that we are located in the Pacific Region. A downloadable mail-in application form can be accessed here.
Car Pool
- When going to track meets to the north of us, we will arrange a time and meet at the Pasatiempo exit on highway 17.
- When going to track meets to the south, we will arrange a time and meet at the Soquel High School lower parking lot.
- If your athlete needs a ride to and from practice or a track meet, please let Andrea know and a e-mail notice for help will be sent.
