Plainfield Pack Cross Country
Plainfield Pack is pleased to offer our second post-season cross country experience for youth and middle school athletes. We invite all who participated on their school teams to join together for post-season training and racing.
Last year, we sent more than 35 athletes to the USATF Junior Olympic National meet in Shelbyville, Indiana. Our trip was highlighted by our 11-12 girls finishing 4th in the nation.
We will once again race in the USATF qualifying series with hopes of competing at the USATF Nationals this December in Lafayette, Louisiana. Along the way, we have scheduled training, time trials, and races for athletes of all experience and ability levels.
Our Fall session is open to any athletes that are currently in 5th-8th Grade. REGISTRATION OPENS AUGUST 30TH
Price
$300 - Returning Athletes
$350 - New Athletes
$30 USATF membership, must be purchased if athletes will be competing at ANY of the USATF races
Ask about financial assistance. We will not turn away any athlete due to financial reasons. Call or email Carson Vittorio (815) 922-4393 or plainfield@thepacktfcc.com. While athletes are allowed to miss practices, there are no reduced rates for athletes that miss part of the season. Financial assistance is reserved for families in financial hardship.
Dates and Times
First day of practice is Monday, October 26th
Practices are on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays
Practices run from 5:30-7:00 pm at Plainfield South High School
No practice the week of Thanksgiving
Registration Includes
Team race jersey (for new athletes)
Team long sleeve
Registration fees for all races
Facility rentals
Coaching
Insurance
Racing Schedule
Dates, locations and races are subject to change. All meets are optional, but in order for athletes to compete at the USATF Junior National meet in Indian, they must compete in the Association and Regional 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, Louisiana (National qualifiers only)