CROSS COUNTRY 2024
Cross Country Season is coming up quickly, but before we get there, we're excited to offer 2 Cross Country CAMPS and 3 TRYOUT opportunities. Returning Hurricanes XC athletes are encouraged to attend as many camps and tryouts as you would like, to run with friends and check in with the coaches about your summer training. All the information is below, and let us know if you have questions!
CAMPS:
Who: Any student entering 6th-12th grade in the fall of 24/25. Homeschool, private school and public school students are all invited to attend!
Where: Pittman Park Field #2 (420 Blacks Road, Greenville, SC)
When: Two dates offered! See below.
Camp #1
Tuesday, May 28 & Thursday, May 30, 6-8pm
Camp #2
Tuesday, June 25 & Thursday, June 27, 6-8pm
Cost:
- New runners - $35/camp
- Runners registered in the 2023 Hurricanes Cross Country season - NO CHARGE
Bring: Water, sneakers or running shoes, towel or yoga mat for ground exercises.
TRYOUTS:
WHO: Any student entering 6th-12th grade who is homeschooled or attends a school that does not offer a Cross Country program. All returning and new runners are required to attend at least ONE tryout date, even if you are not attending a camp.
WHAT: Tryouts will be a timed two mile run. Goal time for the two miles varies based on age and skill level. There is no charge to try out!
WHEN: See times and dates below. Runners are welcome to attend more than one tryout throughout the summer to try to improve their time!
Tryout #1
Friday, May 31
7pm @ Pittman Park Field #2 (420 Blacks Road, Greenville, SC)
Tryout #2
Friday, June 28
7pm @ Pittman Park Field #2 (420 Blacks Road, Greenville, SC)
Tryout #3
Monday, July 22
7pm @ Pittman Park Field #2 (420 Blacks Road, Greenville, SC)
TO REGISTER:
Register for Camps - Click here to sign up for one or both camps!
Signup for Tryouts (no cost but must be signed up!) - Click here to sign up for tryouts!
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Cross Country Season Information
SEASON COSTS:
Registration Fee - $220 (7th-12th grades)
6th Grade Registration Fee - $200 (6th graders are only able to run in 2-3 meets during the season and so have a slightly lower registration fee.)
Uniform - Required for all participants.
- Guys - required to purchase jersey and shorts (approximately $70--exact price TBD)
- Girls - required to purchase jersey ($35) and may choose between shorts ($35) or spandex ($20) or may order both shorts and spandex ($55). Prices are approximate--exact price TBD.
Discount:
Multiple runners in the same family will receive a $25 discount.
PAPERWORK REQUIREMENTS:
Before participating in the season, athletes must turn in a (1) a sports physical, completed by a physician within the last year and (2) a copy of the child’s birth certificate. (For returning athletes, birth certificates are kept on file.) Watch for Hurricanes $25 physicals that will be offered in July!
EQUIPMENT:
Athletes should have appropriate running attire, running shoes, and a stop watch. They will also need a water bottle and towel or yoga mat at all practices.
PRACTICE INFORMATION:
Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays - 4:00-6:00pm
- Mondays & Thursdays - Location TBD
- Tuesdays - Will rotate to alternate locations
Athletes are required to attend a minimum of two practices a week, unless approved, in order to participate in meets. More miles will be assigned for students to complete outside of practices.
For any questions, please contact Program Manager Alyssa Marks - alyssacmarks@gmail.com or Administrator Aime Weaver - aimeweaver@bellsouth.net.
GREENVILLE HURRICANES CROSS COUNTRY
