Cross Country

Sandburg Middle School Fall Cross Country 2024

Cross Country '24 Documentation Student Athlete Checklist

What Is Required to Participate?

Students and parents will need to complete several steps prior to participating in middle school sports, including:

  1. Review the Fairfax County Public School Middle School Athletics site
  2. Complete the FCPS Middle School Athletic Participant Registration Link (Submitted Digitally)- DUE before a student can participate and stay after school. 
  3. Return a completed FCPS Middle School Sports Physical Form (Submitted by email [[email protected]] or to Sandburg Main Office) - DUE before a student can participate and stay after school. 
  4. Submit an Emergency Care Form (Submitted Electronically or to Sandburg Main Office) - DUE 9/9
  5. Complete the Sandburg After School Program Registration Form (Submitted Digitally) - DUE 9/9

Team Communication

Practice Schedule

Practices 

2:40p-4:40p

September Practices

  • Week 1:
    • Monday, 9/9/24 
    • Wednesday, 9/11/24 
    • Thursday, 9/12/24
  • Week 2: 
    • Monday, 9/16/24
    • Wednesday, 9/18/24
    • Thursday, 9/19/24
  • Week 3:
    • Monday, 9/23/24
    • Thursday, 9/26/24

October Practices

  • Week 4:
    • Monday, 9/30/24
    • Wednesday, 10/2/24
    • Thursday, 10/3/24 - NO Practice - School Closed
  • Week 5:
    • Monday, 10/7/24
    • Thursday, 10/10/24
  • Week 6:
    • Monday, 10/14/24 - NO Practice - School Closed for students
    • Tuesday, 10/15/24
    • Thursday, 10/17/24
  • Week 7:
    • Monday, 10/21/24
    • Thursday, 10/24/24

Athlete Attire

Athletic Attire must adhere to the FCPS Dress Code Policy

Practices - 

  • Appropriate T-shirts / Sweatshirts
  • Appropriate Shorts / Sweatpants
  • Athletic Footwear/Running Shoes (No Spikes)

NOTE: No student athlete will be allowed to be shirtless or wear mid-drift tops or sport undergarments ONLY (i.e. sports bra or tank tops) during practice

Meets - 

  • Uniform top provided
  • Black, Blue or Grey bottoms
  • Athletic Footwear/Running Shoes (Spikes Not Required)

Student Athlete Self-Care

Becoming a student-athlete provides an excellent chance to develop essential skills and habits that can help young individuals become more prepared and responsible as they progress in life. We encourage students to do the following:

  • Hydrate
  • Stretch
  • Cardio workout on your own 1-2 days a week. 
  • Time management
  • Access Village support (parents, family members, counselors, trusted adult, coaches, etc)
  • Appropriate nutrition
  • Sleep

Meets

Coach's Student Expectations

  1. Be a Panther in Pursuit! In school & during practices and meets
  2. Always have water at practices
  3. Show up to train, not overtrain, not to lounge
  4. Wear appropriate clothes and running shoes
  5. Form bonds with teammates and help others succeed
  6. Attend practices weekly 
  7. Be on time to class
  8. Be respectful to staff and peers
  9. Have no failing grades

→ Four practices before first meet 

FAQ

How will my student let the coaches know they will be at practice? 

Students must sign in at lunch each day of practice to confirm attendance.

Where do students go for practice?

When the dismissal bell rings, on practice days, students should report to the cafeteria by 2:20p to meet Coaches.

Where will my student go to get the late bus?

Students who are riding the late buses home will report to cafeteria at 4:40p

What door should I pick up my student from practice?

Students who are walkers or have parent transportation will exit the building out of Door #1 at 4:40p

Who else will might coach my student?

West Potomac High School Track and Field Coaches will be at few practices for training sessions

Are there any discounts on Athletic Footwear?

Road Runner Sports in Arlington extending a 10% off discount until ______________________. *Just mention Sandburg Track and Field.
Our program also gets 10% of the proceeds from sales. Other stores include; Pacer Running Store (Old Town) and Potomac River Running Store (Springfield)

For additonal questions: 

You are welcome to email your questions to Ty Augustin @email 

FYI - Please review the CSMS Athletics Overview 24-25 - Fall XC Parent Info Presentation 

 

 

Athletics Coordinator

Athletics Administrator

Fall Cross Country Coaches