SYSA Fall 2024 Cross Country
Cross Country Fall 2024
SYSA Cross Country is a fun, recreational fall program for all youth, grades K-5. The 2024 Cross Country six-week season will begin September 3, with the first competition on Saturday, September 14th.
There are 5 Saturday meets. Participants in K-5th grade will run a mile. Meets are located at different Spokane area parks. Runners who qualify are eligible to participate in the All-City Meet at the end of the season.
Registration Closed
Season Dates
Sept 3rd – October 19th
Registration Deadline
Register on or before August 22nd extended to August 30th
Divisions & Fees
$100 Grades K-5
**A non-refundable 3% banking fee and a $1 service fee will be added at the time of check out.**
Practices
Begins September 3rd.
The coach determines the practice day, time, and location.
Practices will be twice a week during the season.
Meet Dates/Locations
Sat. 9/14/2024 – Course Map Holmberg Park
Sat. 9/21/2024 – Course Map Audubon Park
Sat. 9/28/2024 – Course Map Mirabeau Park
Sat. 10/5/2024 – Course Map Comstock Park
Sat. 10/12/2024 – Course Map Sky Prairie Park
All City 10/22/2024 – Course Map Shadle Park High School
Candy Fun Run 10/25/2024 – Andrew Rypien Fields, 10:00 am
Meet/Race Day Times
9:00 am K-2 Girls
9:15 am K-2 Boys
9:30 am 3-4 Girls
9:45 am 3-4 Boys
10:00 am 5 Girls
10:15 am 5 Boys
Uniform
SYSA shirt provided
Inaugural SYSA Candy Fun Run
WHEN: OCTOBER 26TH at 10:00 am
HOW TO REGISTER: RSVP sent to SYSA runner’s families.
WHERE: ANDREW RYPIEN FIELD
WHAT: 1 MILE OF RUNNING WITH YOUR CROSS COUNTRY FRIENDS & COLLECTING CANDY ALONG THE WAY!
WHAT TO BRING: A BAG TO COLLECT GOODIES AND A WATER BOTTLE
Open to all SYSA Cross Country runners
DICK’s Sporting Goods Weekend: August 23-25
CLICK HERE FOR YOUR 20% DISCOUNT COUPON
LINK for additional DICK’s coupons valid for 2024 purchases
Player Provides
Athletic attire appropriate for the weather, labeled water bottle, and athletic shoes.
Coaches Meeting
Thursday Aug 29th viz Zoom
Link will be sent to coach
IMPORTANT:
- A Volunteer Head Coach is needed before a team starts – All SYSA coaches are volunteers. Head Coaches need assistants – register as an assistant if you can help!
- Volunteer Head Coaches receive 50% off their player’s registration. LINK for registration procedure, training curriculum, and a coach equipment kit. The Head Coach will receive a 50% refund after the program deadline registration date and a team is confirmed.
- Coaches contact registered players after the Coach Meeting, please be patient while waiting for this contact.
- Online Registrations are confirmed by email; if the information is omitted notify SYSA via reply email.
- Once assigned to a team, the coach picks the practice field, days, and times. (Click for Field Locations).
COACH REGISTRATION – How to register (3 steps)
- Coach Registration: Log in to the Blue Sombrero account HERE.
Click on the volunteer tab, view divisions, and complete registration. - Background Check: All coaches must complete a SYSA background check annually. If you need one, SYSA will contact you.
- Abuse Prevention Video: All coaches are required to watch an Abuse Prevention Video. SYSA will contact you with a link for the video. Once the video is complete, the coach can be assigned to a team.
ALERT- for better communications, please add support@stacksports.com, clubnews@bluesombrero.com, and receptionist@sysa.com as contacts in your phone/email. There have been several issues with coaches and parents not receiving team information due to emails going to spam, junk, and trash.
Blue Sombrero Sports Connect – LOGIN OR CREATE YOUR NEW ACCOUNT HERE