Middle School Registration

Due to a large response registration is now closed.
​We hope you will consider running with us next year. Join the text chain below to stay updated.

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IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT

All middle and high school CSTHEA athletes are now required to complete a physical prior to participation. You must download and print the form below. It must be completed by a medical doctor, doctor of osteopathics, nurse practitioner or physician's assistant. Completed forms must be turned in at the parent meeting or first practice. 

Physical Form

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Summer Conditioning Information & Schedule

Summer conditioning is mandatory for all athletes. Download and print the document below for details. 

july_conditioning.pdf
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Download File

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Important Upcoming Dates

May 27: At home summer conditioning began. See document with calendar above.
July 1: Registration opens. Use link above.
​July 8, 9, 11, 12: Suggested Summer Running Camp hosted by Front Runner. This is especially great for first time runners. Register here: frontrunnerathletics.com/pages/summer-running-camp
July 13: Scenic City Scorcher, local 2 mile road race. This is not a team event. Cost is $15. Register independently below. Choose "Middle School Patriots - Patriots 2024" from the Team drop down menu.
 www.chattanoogatrackclub.org/calendar/events/scenic-city-scorcher-2-mile-walk-or-run-2024-551
July 22 @ 6:30pm: Mandatory Parent/Athlete Pre-season meeting at Greenway Farms
​July 29: 1st Practice, 6-7:30pm @ Greenway Farms

Practice Information

Middle School team practices are held Monday and Thursday evenings at Greenway Farms. Long runs are held Saturday mornings at various locations (Greenway Farms, Enterprise South, Ruby Falls, etc) for advanced runners by invite only. As with any other sports team (basketball, soccer, etc.) siblings or other non-team members are not permitted to participate in practices. If you need to drop your runner off at practice you will need to designate, and communicate to your child, another parent to be responsible for your child in the event of inclement weather, injury, etc. Team members are also required to run 2-3 days at home outside of scheduled team practices according to the workout schedule. 

Season Schedule

Cross country season is longer than many sports seasons so please consider that before registering. The entire season is about 15 weeks long running from July 29 - November 9. The first race will be held in late August. The team will participate in approximately 10 races including in-town weekday and Saturday races as well as out of town races in locations such as Knoxville, Nashville, Cookeville and Dayton. The season culminates with an overnight option at Fort Bluff for the NACA Championship. 

Gear Required

• Watch: All runners are required to wear a watch with a stopwatch feature at every practice. 
• Shoes: Well-fitting, running shoes in good condition are required. We recommend the following brands: Altra, Brooks, Nike. We strongly advise you visit Fast Break, Front Runner or Fleet Feet for a fitting and to purchase appropriate shoes. These shoes typically cost $90-130. It is well worth the investment to protect your student athlete from injury. Shoes which are worn out, too small or not designed for running are not permitted and can lead to injury. Some athletes like to use XC spikes for races. These are not required but can be helpful. We have a lending library of spikes in various sizes which you may borrow for the season for a small contribution. 
• Athletic clothing: It may go without saying but athletic shirts, shorts and socks are expected. Young ladies need appropriate undergarments (sports bra). As the weather gets cooler, your runner will likely need a pair of thin running gloves and breathable beanie cap. Hats and sunglasses may be worn for practice but typically cannot be worn in races. 

Cost

Participant cost is $130 per runner which includes uniform and race registrations. Reduced cost for returning runners not needing uniforms is available. Additional cost: our final race, NACA, includes a sleepover option at Fort Bluff Camp which costs approximately $65 per runner. In addition, all athletes must have an up to date association membership: Join CSTHEA.

Looking for more information? Be sure to check the XC homepage:  Cross Country - Boys & Girls 
​You may also email Coaches Andrew and Robin Scharff: [email protected]