2017 PINE RIVER
CROSS COUNTRY TEAM
What is it?
Cross country is the sport of long distance trail running. Elementary cross country runners compete in races from 1-2 miles long.
When is it?
The cross country season starts the first week of school and lasts until mid October. Elementary school runners will practice at once a week after school from 3:40-5:00 on Wednesdays. Most races are on Saturdays. See calendar on the back.
Where is it?
Practices are held at Pine River. Meets are held at different parks, golf courses, and schools around the area.
Who can participate?
Any 3rd, 4th, or 5thgrade girl or boy who does not have other sports practices immediately after school can participate. No previous experience is necessary! Runners in K-2nd grade are welcome if an older sibling (3rd-12th) participates in BC cross country.
What will I need?
Runners must have running shoes, running clothes, and a water bottle. Runners will also need transportation to and from meets and after practice.
What is the cost?
$20 per runner. This covers our meet registration costs and a team t-shirt to keep.
Why should I participate?
Cross country is a great opportunity to challenge yourself, get in shape, and meet new friends. It is one of the few sports that does not require any previous experience.Whether you are a beginner or an experienced runner, you will amaze yourself with what you can accomplish over the season!
Interested?
If you would like more information about Pine River Cross Country, text @bcprcc to 81010. You can unsuscribe by replying ‘unsubscribe@bcprcc’. You can also text @bcprcc to (817)500-9417. You can get e-mail reminders by going to rmd.at/bcprcc.
Also, don’t forget to get some running in! Make it a goal to get moving at least 30 minutes five times a week!
See you in the fall!
Volunteer Coach Sarah MacLachlan ()
Tentative August/September 2017
S / M / T / W / Th / F / S3 / 4
Labor Day / 5
First day of
school / 6
Practice
3:40-5:00 / 7 / 8 / 9
Lancer Invite @ Stratford Woods
Race time 9:00
1.5 miles
10 / 11 / 12 / 13
Practice
3:40-5:00 / 14 / 15
Half Day / 16
17 / 18 / 19 / 20
Practice
3:40-5:00 / 21 / 22 / 23
Delta Invite @
Delta College
Race time 2:15
2 miles or
¾ mile
24 / 25 / 26 / 27
Practice
3:40-5:00 / 28 / 29 / 30
Gladwin Invite @ Gladwin County Rec. Area
Race time 9:15
1 mile
Tentative October 2017
S / M / T / W / Th / F / S1 / 2 / 3 / 4
Practice
3:40-5:00 / 5 / 6 / 7
Heritage Invite @Imerman Park
Race Time 1:30
1 mile
8 / 9 / 10 / 11
Practice
3:40-5:00 / 12
Bay City Western
M.S. Invite @ Delta College
Race Time 5:00
1.5 miles / 13
Half Day / 14
Freeland Invite @
Stratford Woods
Race Time 10:20
2 miles
15 / 16 / 17 / 18 / 19 / 20 / 21
22 / 23 / 24 / 25 / 26 / 27 / 28
29 / 30 / 31