Cross Country
Registration opens April 1.
Read the Program Dates/Policies page for program dates/deadlines.
Participants are on ONE team with 2 - 3 different practice days/locations. Runners may attend all practice options or one or even none if they don't fit into their schedule. Athletes/parents will receive a daily training plan for workouts at home, if desired (max 4 - 5 days a week).
The races will take place at Shanahan Middle School or Olentangy High School (will be determined by June).
About the program:
The OYAA cross country program offers an organized youth cross country team in the summer that is for athletes in the Olentangy community who are entering grades 3 - 6 for the 2024-25 school year. This gives boys and girls the opportunity to have fun while also developing their skills in the sport of cross country.
*Students entering 7th grade should be training with their middle school teams in the summer and are too old to compete in OYAA cross country races.
OYAA’s Cross-country program will include:
- Instruction and Team Practices for ALL Participants - Sponsored by the Varsity Cross-Country Programs.
- Cross-Country Meets – all races will begin at 6:30 pm (Girls race first, then boys). All races will be held at Shanahan Middle School or Olentangy High School, 675 Lewis Center Road in Lewis Center.
- All athletes will receive a running singlet, a t-shirt, and finisher awards at the final XC Meet.
- All athletes will receive discounts at Fleet Feet Sports for shoes and running apparel.
COST - $95.00 per runner
2024 Practice times & locations (edited 6/21/24):
Practices will include instruction on warming up, running, and skill-based activities. Team building and the joy of running will be a primary focus!
Practices will begin early June and end with the 2-mile race on July 18.
| Mondays 6:15 - 7:30 pm Orange MS track | Wednesdays 6:15 - 7:30 pm Orange MS track | Thursdays 7:00 - 8:15 pm Shanahan MS track |
|---|---|---|
| *No practice June 3 | June 5 | June 6 |
| June 10 | June 12 | June 13 |
| June 17 | June 19 | June 20 |
| 1st race at Shanahan MS | June 26 | June 27 |
| July 1 | *No practice July 3 | *No practice July 4 |
| 2nd race at Shanahan MS | July 10 | July 11 |
| July 15 | ----- | 3rd race at Shanahan MS |
RACES at 6:30 pm @ Shanahan MS
- MONDAY 6/24 - 1 mile
- MONDAY 7/8 - 1 mile
- THURSDAY 7/18 - 2 miles
Practices are delayed in the event of lightning in the area and canceled if it appears storms will not move out of the area.
Sizing Info:
Click here to see a size chart for training tanks. Sizes are collected in the registration questionnaire.
Volunteers:
Parent volunteers are needed to lead and assist with all areas of the program. If you are interested in helping, you may sign up as a team aide in the online registration system.
HS Coach Contact information (click to email):
- Orange High School: Adam Walters
- Olentangy High School: Dwight Dewese and Ken Whalen
“If you want to become the best runner you can be, start now. Don’t spend the rest of your life wondering if you can do it.” ~ Priscilla Welch, Olympian and New York City Marathon Champion
