CROSS COUNTRY
It's time to lace up those running shoes and hit the ground running! The Greenville Hurricanes Cross Country program would love to have your student join us for a sport that can be perfect for any athlete! In the unique team sport of cross country, your athlete has the opportunity to be a part of an amazing running family, working together as a team, while still achieving individual goals. As soon as you register, you will be emailed a Summer Training Schedule to begin working on. So, don't delay your registration and get going on your summer workouts. All the season information is below.
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.
Cost
Registration Fee - $170
6th Grade Registration Fee - $150
Uniform - Below is the uniform we will be using this season. Cost is $50.
- All new athletes will need to purchase a new uniform.
- Returning athletes that purchased the red and gray uniform (due to pandemic-related shortages) will need to purchase the red and black for this season.
- Returning athletes can purchase either or both pieces (jersey and short) if needed.
Discount
Multiple runners in the same family will receive a $15 discount.
Important Dates
First Practice - Monday, August 8, 4:30pm
Parent Meeting - Monday, August 8, 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: Friday, July 22
Times: 6-9pm
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 & Thursdays - 4:30-6:00pm (Taylors First Baptist Ball Field - 128 Taylors Rd., Taylors)
- Tuesdays - 5:30-7:00pm (Location will vary)
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
Dates of meets scheduled to this point - 9/2, 9/10, 9/24, 10/1, 10/15, 11/5. Other dates will be added as meet registrations open. Costs for these meets are included in your registration.
How to Register
CLICK HERE or the button below to register!
For any questions, please contact Program Manager, Aime Weaver - running@greenvillehurricanes.com
GREENVILLE HURRICANE CROSS COUNTRY
HURRICANE TRACK
Track Families - We're excited to open the new Hurricanes Track program for registration. All season information and a link to register are below. (Scroll to the bottom for workout information before 12/6!!)
Registration Link: https://go.teamsnap.com/forms/295412
Attn. Parents: We will be marking off the track on the Hwy 14 field on December 3rd. We would love any help you can provide in getting the track ready for our athletes.
HURRICANES TRACK SEASON INFORMATION
Leadership:
Casey Dombroski - Program Manager / Marna Costanzo - Head Coach
Important Dates:
12/6
- Registration Deadline
- Pre-Season Practices Begin
- Parent/Player Meeting at first practice
1/31 - Required practices begin (in order to compete)
4/30 - Season ends
Practices:
Team Practice: - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday - 3:15-4:45pm.
Occasional Saturday mornings - 9:30am
Wednesday and Friday - individual workouts
Locations:
Hurricanes’ practice football field (Off Hwy. 14 in Greer)
North Greenville University
Various Greenville County School Tracks
Cost:
- Registration - $195. Returning Cross Country runners receive $20 discount
6th graders half-price ($95)
- Uniform - $50, returning Cross Country runners can use the same uniform
Payment Plan Option
- At Registration pay $100
- 30 days later, pay 1/2 of the remainder (charged to your card)
- In another 30 days, pay 1/2 of the remainder (charged to your card)
If you are paying by installment, you must:
- Choose to pay "by card"
- Scroll down to the red toggle button to turn on installments.
Equipment Needed:
Running shoes for the first day of practice. Track shoes with spikes will be discussed.
Cold weather workout clothes (tights, sweat shirts, light gloves, hats, ear cover)
Meets:
Minimum of 5, possibility of up to 10 - Complete list available soon!
Locations will be Greenville, Anderson, and Spartanburg Counties, possibility of Columbia, SC
Events: 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1 mile, 2 mile, 4x400m, 4x100m
Required Practices:
Athletes are required to attend 2 practices per week in order to race and must commit to working out 5 - 6 days per week during the season.
Competition Expectations:
Our goal is for all athletes, varsity and JV, to be able to compete in 5 meets (hopefully more). Varsity and JV races may compete at different meets or on different days, including weekday afternoon/evenings or Saturday afternoons. The confirmed meet schedule will be available in January.
The events that athletes compete in at each meet will be at the discretion of the coach. Athletes will be able to compete in their favorite event at some meets but will compete in various events depending on the meet. Athletes will also be rotated through relays to give everyone a chance to run the relays. Sprinters will be asked to run sprints (100m 200m 400m) and distance runners distance races (800m, 1 mile, 2 mile) unless they want to try a different event so that everyone competes in the type of event for which they trained.
Suggested Workout Program (between now and 12/6)
Day 1: Hill workout
Distance: 3 - 5 x hills (300m - 400m long), rest is jogging down
Sprints: 3 - 5 x hills (50 - 150m long), rest is jogging down
Day 3: Intervals
Distance: 30 - 45 mins continuously of alternating 1 min running fast, 3 minutes jogging slow to recover
Sprints: 3 - 5 x 30 sec sprint, 3 minutes slow jog to recover in between each
Day 5: Long run
Distance: 45 - 55 minutes jog
Sprints: 20 - 30 minutes jog
If you have time on in-between days you can go for a brisk 20 - 30 min jog or do cross-training such as biking, swimming, trampoline, playing another sport, going for a walk, etc.
Every workout has a range of reps. Athletes who are already fit should aim to do more repetitions, beginners should do the lower number of repetitions. Sprinters have shorter distances and should focus on speed instead of more reps. If you aren't sure if you're doing sprints or distance yet, try to do the distance workout since this is a great time to work on stamina.
Registration Link: https://go.teamsnap.com/forms/295412
GREENVILLE HURRICANES TRACK
