CROSS COUNTRY 2023
It's time to start thinking about Hurricanes Cross Country season!! This year we will be holding tryouts for both returning runners and new runners! Dates and times for tryouts are below. If you will already be at one of our Cross Country camps, you'll be right in the right place for your tryout/time trial, but you aren’t required to attend a camp to try out. All individuals wishing to try out must be signed up to try out (whether you are attending the camp or not). Link below!
Tryouts
June 26, 5:30pm - Pittman Park, Field #2
July 31, 5:30pm - Pittman Park, Field #2
You must be signed up to tryout. Use the link below!
(If you are not able to be evaluated on either of these 2 dates, please reach out to Head Coach Alyssa Marks - alyssacmarks@gmail.com)
Link to sign up to try out: https://go.teamsnap.com/forms/376603
Who Can Participate
Hurricane Cross Country is open to male and female students in 6th-12th grades, who are homeschooled or who attend a school that does not offer a Cross Country program.
Season Costs
Registration Fee - $220
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 - Both returning and new athletes will need to purchase a uniform this season. Cost is estimated to be $50-$70. 6th graders will be provided a uniform for the events they participate in. They will not need to purchase a uniform.
Discount
Multiple runners in the same family will receive a $25 discount.
Important Dates
First Practice - Monday, August 7, 4:30pm
Parent Meeting - Monday, August 7, 6pm
Paperwork Requirements
At the parent meeting, 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.)
Hurricanes Physicals
$25 Hurricanes Physicals are available for those who need a physical. See info below:
Date: Thursday, July 27
Times: 5-7pm
Location: 430 Cox Rd, Greer (Office of Dr. Patricia Deane)
Cost: $25 (for comparison, Minute Clinic, MD360 and Doctor's Care all charge
$40-$60 for a sports physical)
How to Schedule: You can schedule by contacting
Kristin Shevick - canesfirst@gmail.com
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 (Location is still TBD.)
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.
Meets
Below are the dates of meets scheduled to this point. Additional meets are currently being scheduled.
8/26 - Fight Like Wyatt
9/2 - Eye Opener
9/9 - Bruins Race
9/30 - Starlight Run
For any questions, please contact Program Manager, Aime Weaver - running@greenvillehurricanes.com or Head Coach Alyssa Marks - alyssacmarks@gmail.com.
GREENVILLE HURRICANES CROSS COUNTRY
