***UPDATES***
For information on the 2024/2025 season, sign up for updates HERE.
10:00am, 10/24/2023 - Thank you for a great season!
For Walnut Creek Run Club, go HERE.
First practice from 5.30 - 6.30 pm on Wed, 8/14/2024 (subject to change).
Print, complete and bring this FORM along with payment at Registration Day.
Sign up for volunteer slots HERE.
For information on the 2024/2025 season, sign up for updates HERE.
10:00am, 10/24/2023 - Thank you for a great season!
For Walnut Creek Run Club, go HERE.
First practice from 5.30 - 6.30 pm on Wed, 8/14/2024 (subject to change).
Print, complete and bring this FORM along with payment at Registration Day.
Sign up for volunteer slots HERE.
Welcome to the St. Mary CYO Cross Country Team webpage!
The cross country season is from August 14 to October 18. We invite all parents and children to join us.
The cross country season is from August 14 to October 18. We invite all parents and children to join us.
- The Walnut Creek Run Club will be volunteer coaches for the team this year.
- We accept children from grades K through 8. Parent participation is required for children in grades K & 1.
- The focus is on having fun while being challenged exploring the trails, also building endurance and gaining some speed along the way.
- Meet distances for grades K-2 are about 0.5 mi, grades 3-8 are about a mile.
- Last day to register: 8/20/2024.
Practice Schedule (subject to change)
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Registration Fees
$100 first child / $80 second sibling / $60 third+ sibling
$20 for shirt
Volunteer Deposit - $100
If volunteer requirements are met (see below), checks will not be deposited, cash will be returned.
Checks preferred, made out to St. Mary CYO.
Practices
Time: 5.30 pm - 6.30 pm (subject to change)
Location: Main Playground/Blacktop @ Indian Valley Elementary School and Shell Ridge Open Space
Google Maps Direction: 598 Marshall Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
Children should have a light snack after school.
Parent Coaches & Volunteers
We request that every family volunteer with us in the following capacity:
Things to do:
Communications
Gear
Diocese of Oakland CYO Cross Country
Link to webpage: oakdiocese.org/cyo-cross-country
End of Season Pizza Party
TBD @ Indian Valley Elementary School
Registration Fees
$100 first child / $80 second sibling / $60 third+ sibling
$20 for shirt
Volunteer Deposit - $100
If volunteer requirements are met (see below), checks will not be deposited, cash will be returned.
Checks preferred, made out to St. Mary CYO.
Practices
Time: 5.30 pm - 6.30 pm (subject to change)
Location: Main Playground/Blacktop @ Indian Valley Elementary School and Shell Ridge Open Space
Google Maps Direction: 598 Marshall Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
Children should have a light snack after school.
Parent Coaches & Volunteers
We request that every family volunteer with us in the following capacity:
- 2x Practice Popsicle Angel - bring enough popsicles for end of practice and/or meet
- 3x Practice Course Marshal or Roving Runner - help direct runners or run with us
- 1x Meet Course Marshal - assist the Diocese with directing runners on at meets
- 1x Meet Parent - assist the coaches with the team at meets
Things to do:
- Complete registration form.
- Write a check for the correct amount of fees (see above).
- Go HERE to submit your volunteer availability.
- Bring form + payment to Registration Day, 8/12/24 (subject to change).
Communications
- All non-urgent communications are made via email.
- Practice will be cancelled if the temperature (Accuweather) and/or AQI (Purple Air) reaches 100 and above.
- Check the top of this page at 2.00pm, the day of practice to see if practice has been cancelled due to the aforementioned reasons.
Gear
- positive attitude
- personal water bottle (labeled with child's name)
- appropriate running shoes
- weather appropriate clothing
- come with sun protection on
Diocese of Oakland CYO Cross Country
Link to webpage: oakdiocese.org/cyo-cross-country
End of Season Pizza Party
TBD @ Indian Valley Elementary School