Westwood Cross Country (XC)
Cross Country (XC) is a sport in which teams and individuals run a race in grassy fields. Athletes practice by running a variety of distances and paces to build up their endurance. Practice days are fluid and are held weekday nights- mostly at Pascack Brook and Westvale Park.
Meets- Racing distances vary depending on the athlete’s age.
| Age Groups | Distance |
|---|---|
| Born 2017-2018 (7-8) | 1500 meters |
| Born 2015-2016 (9-10) | 3000 meters (3k) |
| Born 2013-2014 (11-12) | 3000 meters (3k) |
| Born 2011-2012 (13-14) | 4000 meters (4k) |
XC Meet Schedule- The first meet will be September 14th. Meets are Sundays morning throughout the Fall season. The detailed meet schedule is on TeamSNAP. We will have meets at:
- NJ Striders Developmental meets held @ Mahwah High School
- Lakeland League XC meets @ Greystone Park, Morris Plains, NJ
- Shore Athletic Club XC Series meets @ Holmdel Park, Holmdel, NJ
- Van Cortlandt Park XC course@ Bronx, NY
Cost- $160/athlete
no fee = son/daughter of Coach/Manager
Runners' House Discount- Stop by a shoe fitting and a 15% discount on shoes. Racing spikes (if desired) can be purchased online or a larger running store.