Cross Country
CROSS COUNTRY FALL 2023
We are very excited to have YOU on our Cross Country team this season! The Compass Unicorn Cross Country team is in the Middle School Sports Program thru Jeffco and our team welcomes ANY and ALL runners from 4th thru 8th grade and no matter their abilities or experience. Whether you are someone new to running, someone looking for ways to stay healthy, or a seasoned runner, we are so glad to have you on the cross country team!
There's an additional jersey fee (if you would like to keep your new and beautiful jersey!). Otherwise, you can use the school's jersey at no additional charge, and return it at the end of the season.
REGISTRATION:
To register your child, there are 3 steps that must be completed:
1.) REGISTER HERE
2.) Submit your ATHLETICS RELEASE form (this can be filled out once for your child and is good for the entire school year for any sports in which they wish to participate).
3.) Submit a CURRENT PHYSICAL (the exam must be dated within a year of the start of the sport season in which your child wants to participate). You can submit the actual physical exam, a form from the doctor that says your child is healthy and can participate, or the COMPASS PHYSICAL FORM. Please note, that if your child does not have a current physical and one is scheduled, you must let us know the scheduled date of the exam AND that you vouch for your child's health.
All physical forms must be emailed or submitted to Dan Gladden at [email protected]
Where: Various locations for meets (TBD based on schedule) and practice is at Tony Grampsas Park
When: The Fall 2023 season starts August 21 - October 11 with the Championship Meet on October 9 or October 11 (October 16 will be held as the rainout day. if applicable). Registration ends September 2nd. Practices are 3:00pm - 4pm on Mondays and Wednesdays. Those at the Golden Campus will meet at the Elementary Playground and walk down to Tony Grampsas Together. Practice will conclude at 4:00PM. Pick up must be no later than 4:05PM. Please see the Cross Country meet schedule below.
Who: 4th - 8th grade can practice but only 6th - 8th graders can compete in the Middle School Sports Program through Jeffco.
As we are part of the Middle School Sports Program through Jeffco, which means that the competitive meets are for those in "middle school" (6th to 8th grade, per the district's definition of middle school). If your child is younger than 6th grade and wants to train, please reach out to coach Alex directly and they will be allowed to practice only.
A reminder for each practice and before being allowed to participate:
- Athletic Shoes
- Completed registration
- Submission of Athletics Release form and a current proof of physical (within one year of season start date)
- Water bottle (provided by Compass)
- A positive attitude and a "coachable" mentality
Fee: The fee to participate for Cross Country is $35 in total this year. $25 goes to support the Compass Athletics Department and $10 goes towards Cross Country specifically. These fees can be paid during registration.
Contact: You can contact us about any questions either directly to our coaches or our Athletics Coordinator.
Coach Alex: [email protected]
Athletics Coordinator Dan: [email protected]
Go Unicorns!