2021 Youth Cross-Country
The 2021 cross-country season started Monday August 23, 2021 at 4:30PM. Workouts are held Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:30 PM to about 5:45 PM. Registration will take place on an ongoing basis at the Soquel High School track. 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.
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.
COVID-19 Guidelines
To be safe we ask that all athletes have masks or we may revise under current guidelines.
We also require if your athlete or anyone in your household has had the following symptoms in the last 14 days that they do not show-up:
Download and print this registration form and bring a check made out to Santa Cruz Track Club
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.
COVID-19 Guidelines
To be safe we ask that all athletes have masks or we may revise under current guidelines.
We also require if your athlete or anyone in your household has had the following symptoms in the last 14 days that they do not show-up:
- Fever or chills
- Cough
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Fatigue
- Muscle or body aches
- Headache
- New loss of taste or smell
- Sore throat
- Congestion or runny nose
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhea
Download and print this registration form and bring a check made out to Santa Cruz Track Club
Competitions
Competitions are TBD for 2021.
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.
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.
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.
