General Information: Cross Country is open to students in 5th-8th grades. Cross Country is a fall sport. Registration dates will be communicated to school families via the "Weekly School Bulletin" and via email from the Athletic Director.

Participating on a school team is a privilege. A gentle reminder to please review the Athletic Handbook policies.

Current Season Information:

First Meet: Saturday, October 6, 2018 at Norbuck Park
Second Meet: Saturday, October 20, 2018 at Norbuck Park
City Meet: Saturday, October 27, 2018 at Norbuck Park

The Cross Country Coach will reach out to all team members with practice details.

Registration: Registration is now CLOSED.

To register during open registration dates, complete the Sports Registration Form and pay the entry fee (link shown below).

Eligibility: All athletes must meet DPL eligibility requirements.

Evaluations: No evaluations are required: Once required forms are confirmed, athlete is eligible to participate ($70.00 Cross Country team fee payment; Sports Physical Form submission and confirmation of completion; Parent Code of Conduct Agreement). The Cross Country coach will reach out to all team members for practice details. 

Rules: DPL Cross Country rules can be found here.

Fees:

1. Registration Fee: $70.00. Fee can be paid online (follow the prompt during online registration), or by check payable to St. Mark Catholic School (write "Cross Country" and the name of the athlete in the "memo" line), submitted to the school office.

2. Uniform:

Student Athletes will be issued a loaner uniform at the start of their sports season. Uniforms must be returned within 30 days of the last game played. Uniforms must be returned in good condition (washed appropriately; no stains; no bleach; no tears or snags; no discoloration). During the season, it is the responsibility of the student-athlete/ parent/ guardian to professionally mend the garment, if needed, before returning it to the Athletic Director. If a uniform is not returned, or is returned in poor condition, a uniform replacement fee will be charged based on the following schedule:

$100: football, baseball, softball, basketball
$50: soccer, volleyball, cross country, track
$0: cheer, tennis, swim
 
WASHING INSTRUCTIONS: COLD WATER ONLY - NO FABRIC SOFTENER - HANG DRY OR FLAT ONLY

Sports Physical Form: A Sports Physical form must be submitted each school year. For convenience, it is advised to submit a Sports Physical form every year from June 1 to June 1 to avoid any complications with school medical clearance.

Parent Code of Conduct Agreement: A Parent Code of Conduct Agreement  must be signed by the parents of every St. Mark athlete and returned to the Athletic Director.

Contact:

Marlene Ehring
Athletic Director
marlene.ehring@stmcs.net