Middle School Cross Country (grades 6-8)

For any Centennial Middle School student - no experience required. 

Do you enjoy being outdoors? Do you want to meet new people? If the answer is yes, please consider joining the middle school Cross Country Running team. This activity is for everyone. Best of all no experience is required.

The season consists of after-school practices and meets. We have five away meets, and one home meet. The race distance is 1.2 miles over varying terrain including grass, dirt, gravel, and pavement. Practices will include stretching, running games, and distance runs. The goals of the program are to introduce kids to running, and to provide a venue for kids to meet and interact with other kids in a team setting. We have found that our athletes gain self-confidence and improve their ability to compete against themselves and others in their own age group. As a team, we celebrate individual improvements and achievements throughout the season.

Sports physicals are highly recommended for 7th and 8th grade students. Sixth grade students currently do not need a physical. Physicals are good for 3 years unless restrictions exist. 

Practices are mandatory M-Th. There is no activity bus on Friday; for this reason, Friday practices are not mandatory if transportation is an issue. 

A shirt/uniform to wear for meets is included in the cost of the program. Practices may get canceled for inclement weather.

6th grade begins September 1. 7th/8th begins September 2.