NORTH SHORE PACK TFCC CLUB
Join the fun as the The North Shore Pack enters its second cross country season! Within this co-ed club, you will meet friends from surrounding North Shore suburbs and enjoy the sport of cross country. As a 501©3 non-profit organization, we are dedicated to the core principles of fun, fundamentals, and community. Our mission is to foster a love of cross country and track and field in everyone from young athletes to adults.
We also believe in competition as a core principle. Our season starts after the middle school season ends and runs from October 26th - December 12th. Athletes will have the opportunity to compete in various meets including the USATF Association, Regional, and Junior National meets.
REGISTRATION OPENS AUGUST 30, 2026
Coaches: Lead coach Colin Meyer plus assistant Heather McGinley and others to be named later.
Location: Deerfield High School
Days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
Dates/Times: 5:00 - 6:30 pm
Levels: Beginner, Intermediate and Experienced for youth and middle school athletes. All athletes will learn to train and compete regardless of prior training or skill. Workouts will be tailored to an individual’s experience and ability - no prior experience required.
Age Groups: Our distance group is open to 3rd graders - 8th graders.
Cost: $350 for all new athletes. The price for returning athletes is $300. We do not pro-rate fees for missed days, but we will not turn people away if finances are an issue. Please contact Jeff Beaumont (northshore@thepacktfcc.com) to discuss discounted entry if needed.
Benefits: Registration for this club includes a full schedule of meets. Meet attendance is optional. In addition to receiving coaching and meet entry fees, registration includes a North Shore Pack long-sleeve T-shirt, North Shore Pack stocking hat, and the race jersey (same as the one from track season).
Meets:
Sunday, November 8 - Illinois Youth XC Club Invite @ Deer Grove East Forest Preserve | Palatine, IL
Saturday November 14 - USATF Association Championships @ TBD Illinois location
Saturday, November 21 - USATF Regional 7 Championships @ TBD Illinois location (Regional qualifiers only)
Saturday, December 12 - USATF Junior Nationals @ Moncus Park | Lafayette, Lousiana (National qualifiers only)