Appleseeds Cross Country
- Date Mon 12th August 2024 - Wed 2nd October 2024
- Time 4:00PM EST
- Location Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Price $120.00
- Races 3 races
- Distances 1 Mile, 5km
Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating Appleseeds Cross Country season, kicking off on August 12, 2024, and continuing through October 2, 2024, in the vibrant community of Fort Wayne, Allen. This competitive racing team welcomes kids from Kindergarten through 12th grade, providing an excellent opportunity for young athletes to engage in the exciting world of cross country. With race distances tailored to each age group—elementary athletes racing 1 mile, middle schoolers tackling 3k, and high schoolers running 5k—there’s a perfect fit for every runner.
Practices will take place twice a week, allowing participants to develop their skills and teamwork at Kreager Park on Mondays and Buckner Park on Wednesdays. Throughout the season, athletes will compete in a series of thrilling meets, including the Eel River Otter Classic, the Wildcat Classic, and more. Appleseeds Cross Country not only emphasizes competition but also fosters a sense of community, welcoming kids from all schools and homeschooling backgrounds. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to be part of an energetic and supportive environment!
Practices will take place twice a week, allowing participants to develop their skills and teamwork at Kreager Park on Mondays and Buckner Park on Wednesdays. Throughout the season, athletes will compete in a series of thrilling meets, including the Eel River Otter Classic, the Wildcat Classic, and more. Appleseeds Cross Country not only emphasizes competition but also fosters a sense of community, welcoming kids from all schools and homeschooling backgrounds. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to be part of an energetic and supportive environment!
Organiser's Description
Appleseeds Cross Country is a competitive cross country racing team. Our team is open to kids going into Kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. We compete in several meets throughout the course of the season, which are outlined below. Appleseeds welcomes kids from all schools in the area as well as kids who are homeschooled.
We have 3 age groups: elementary school, middle school, and high school. Elementary athletes will race 1 mile, middle schoolers will race 3k, and high schoolers will race 5k.
The race schedules will differ between age groups. Please make sure you register for the appropriate level based on your child's age. The grades are denoted in parentheses next to the name of the level.
We will practice Monday and Wednesday evenings beginning August 12th through October 2nd. Please note: we will be practicing at Kreager Park on Mondays and Buckner Park on Wednesdays.
Feel free to reach out to Club Director, Lynn Marbach, with any questions at [email protected].
PRACTICE SCHEDULE:
MONDAYS AT KREAGER PARK -7225 N. RIVER RD.
4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
WEDNESDAYS AT BUCKNER PARK - 6114 BASS RD.
4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
_Note: The "location" listed above is the address of our store. Because we have 2 practice locations, we are unable to put them in as the race "location". The addresses for our practices are listed just above this message in the practice schedule. _
RACE SCHEDULES:
_*We are continuing to finalize the race schedule*_
ELEMENTARY RACES:
September 6th - Eel River Otter Classic
September 20th - Mastodon Invite Kid's Race
September 27th - Kit's Club Final Mile at Parkview Field
October 1st - Cadet Mile
October 7th - Archer Invite in Antwerp Ohio
MIDDLE SCHOOL RACES:
September 7th - Manchester Invitational
September 14th - Wildcat Classic at Indiana Wesleyan University
September 17th - Blackhawk Christian Middle School Invite
September 21st - South Adams Small School Invite
September 28th - New Haven Invitational at Huntington University
October 7th - Archer Invite in Antwerp Ohio
HIGH SCHOOL RACES:
September 7th - Manchester Invitational
September 14th - Wildcat Classic at Indiana Wesleyan University
September 21st - South Adams Small School Invite
September 28th - New Haven Invitational at Huntington University
October 7th - Archer Invite in Antwerp Ohio
ALL APPLESEEDS MEMBERS WILL RECEIVE:
Guidance from our experienced coaches
Two practices a week
Asics team singlet and shorts
Appleseeds t-shirt
Special discount on running shoes
Entries for all races
We have 3 age groups: elementary school, middle school, and high school. Elementary athletes will race 1 mile, middle schoolers will race 3k, and high schoolers will race 5k.
The race schedules will differ between age groups. Please make sure you register for the appropriate level based on your child's age. The grades are denoted in parentheses next to the name of the level.
We will practice Monday and Wednesday evenings beginning August 12th through October 2nd. Please note: we will be practicing at Kreager Park on Mondays and Buckner Park on Wednesdays.
Feel free to reach out to Club Director, Lynn Marbach, with any questions at [email protected].
PRACTICE SCHEDULE:
MONDAYS AT KREAGER PARK -7225 N. RIVER RD.
4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
WEDNESDAYS AT BUCKNER PARK - 6114 BASS RD.
4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
_Note: The "location" listed above is the address of our store. Because we have 2 practice locations, we are unable to put them in as the race "location". The addresses for our practices are listed just above this message in the practice schedule. _
RACE SCHEDULES:
_*We are continuing to finalize the race schedule*_
ELEMENTARY RACES:
September 6th - Eel River Otter Classic
September 20th - Mastodon Invite Kid's Race
September 27th - Kit's Club Final Mile at Parkview Field
October 1st - Cadet Mile
October 7th - Archer Invite in Antwerp Ohio
MIDDLE SCHOOL RACES:
September 7th - Manchester Invitational
September 14th - Wildcat Classic at Indiana Wesleyan University
September 17th - Blackhawk Christian Middle School Invite
September 21st - South Adams Small School Invite
September 28th - New Haven Invitational at Huntington University
October 7th - Archer Invite in Antwerp Ohio
HIGH SCHOOL RACES:
September 7th - Manchester Invitational
September 14th - Wildcat Classic at Indiana Wesleyan University
September 21st - South Adams Small School Invite
September 28th - New Haven Invitational at Huntington University
October 7th - Archer Invite in Antwerp Ohio
ALL APPLESEEDS MEMBERS WILL RECEIVE:
Guidance from our experienced coaches
Two practices a week
Asics team singlet and shorts
Appleseeds t-shirt
Special discount on running shoes
Entries for all races
Races
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Appleseeds XC Elementary (Grades K - 5)
T-Shirt
Mon 12th August 2024 (4:00PM EDT)
$120.00
CLOSEDThis registration is for kids in elementary school. The practice session is 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm. -
Appleseeds XC Middle School (Grades 6th - 8th)
T-Shirt
Mon 12th August 2024 (4:00PM EDT)
$120.00
CLOSEDThis registration is for kids in grades 6th thru 8th. The practice session is 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm. -
Appleseeds XC High School (Grades 9 - 12)
T-Shirt
Mon 12th August 2024 (4:00PM EDT)
$120.00
CLOSEDThis is for kids in 9th thru 12th grade. The practice session is 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
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