Cross Country

About Middle School Cross Country

The goal is to foster a love of running!
Preteens are developing physically at all different rates. 
Many adolescents will have growth spurts this year or next. Over use of any muscles is the greatest cause of injury, therefore we will be varying the workouts to build strong muscles, endurance, and increase speed.
We will talk about nutrition, especially eating healthy and drinking plenty of water daily.
We will learn the importance of stretching before and after a run.
We will foster teamwork – running together, cheering each other on, and celebrating all of our individual and team accomplishments.

First Practices for Middle School Cross Country

Coach-- Mrs. Kathleen Hayes


Please register as soon as possible! Below is a link to register:

You must be registered and have a medical record on file with the nurse in order to participate. 

Registration for Middle School Cross Country can be found here: https://www.familyid.com/organizations/douglas-middle-high-school

User Fee For Middle School Cross Country  - - $160.00 per athlete

Who-- Any 6th, 7th or 8th grade student-- no experience necessary-

What to Bring - comfortable clothes-- (dress for the weather), good sneakers, water

Where - Meet at FlagPole behind the Douglas Middle School

When - Monday, August 22nd–8:30-10:00

NO PRACTICE TUESDAY 8/23

Wednesday, August 24th–8:30-10:00

Thursday, August 25th–8:30-10:00

Friday, August 26th- 8:30-10:00
TBD- - Monday, August 29th
TBD – Tuesday, August 30th
2:05-3:30– Wednesday August 31st
2:05-3:30– Thursday, September 1st,
NO PRACTICE FRIDAY 9/2 OR MONDAY 9/5
Regular Practices- every day after school 2:05-3:30– Pick up at flag pole behind the
Middle School.

**If you have any questions about middle school cross country, please contact Coach Hayes at [email protected]