All GHS students are welcome to train with cross country in summer as well as during any out-of-season conditioning we may oversee, regardless of participation during the season. Note that summer and out-of-season conditioning are not a requirement for participation during the season.
IMPORTANT 2023 DATES
—AUGUST 21—FIRST DAY OF PRACTICE
—OCTOBER 19—METRO LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP//LAST DAY OF SEASON FOR THE FULL TEAM
—OCTOBER 26—DISTRICT 2 SEA KING CHAMPIONSHIP FOR THOSE WHO QUALIFY
—NOVEMBER 4—STATE MEET FOR THOSE WHO QUALIFY
MANDATORY PRACTICES
• MONDAYS, TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS AND FRIDAYS 4PM AT GHS lower field
• WEDNESDAYS AT 4p until early dismissal starts, then WEDNESDAYS at 2:45PM AT GHS lower field
• SATURDAYS 9AM —OFFSITE WHEN NOT RACING—SCHEDULE TBA
—THURSDAY OCTOBER 20 1PM—METRO CHAMPIONSHIPS @ MAGNUSON PARK//***SENIOR NIGHT!!***//TOP TEAMS OR INDIVIDUALS ADVANCE (IF TEAM DOESN’T ADVANCE) ON TO DISTRICTS
—FRIDAY NOVEMBER 5 TO SATURDAY NOVEMBER 5—WIAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS @ SUN WILLOW GOLF COURSE, PASCO
• EARLY MORNING TIME TBD FRIDAY NOVEMBER 5 DEPART GHS
• 1PM SATURDAY NOVEMBER 6 3A WOMEN
• 2:30PM SATURDAY NOVEMBER 6 3A MEN
• LATE EVENING SATURDAY NOVEMBER 6 RETURN TO GHS
COME TO PRACTICE PREPARED
Please come to practice dressed with appropriate layers for running as well as pre and post run activities. Pants, tights or leggings are recommended for all running under 60°F. Good running shoes in decent condition are essential (please reach out if this may be a barrier to participation so we can help).
Please also bring a water bottle clearly marked with your name and filled with water or electrolyte drink for your hydration needs. A snack with protein and carbohydrate for immediately after practice is recommended for optimal recovery.
As a team we run by time and therefor a simple watch is helpful for knowing how long you are running. Please wear one to each practice if possible.
