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Cross Country 2010 Diablo Valley Track & Field Club (DVTFC) is offering a Cross-Country (X-C) program for boys and girls, ages 10 - 14, who love to run. DVTFC serves the Lamorinda, Walnut Creek, Alamo, Pleasant Hill and surrounding communities. The DVTFC X-C program for 2010 will again be directed by Darrin Neutz, the former Acalanes HS X-C and track coach and current DVTFC head track coach. Since cross-country is focused on distance running, each athlete must meet a minimum fitness level of being able to run approximately 2 miles (about 3/4 lap around the Lafayette Reservoir) without stopping. Since we want to provide individual attention to all athletes, we will limit this year's program to 15 - 18 participants - so register early (see below). Season - Begins Sunday, September 12 (brief parent meeting before 1st practice) - 11 weeks, through Junior Olympic qualifying meets in late November Practices / Workouts - Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday (5:00pm - 6:00/6:15pm) at the Lafayette Reservoir (likely will move to Acalanes HS vicinity with the onset of daylight savings time in late October.) Practices begin with warm-up and stretching, which is essential for preventing injuries and building strength. Athletes are expected to attend at least 2 practices/workouts per week in order to improve endurance and running ability. Meets Regular season meets are held at different venues around the Bay Area, mostly on Sunday mornings. DVTFC currently plans to participate in 2 regular season meets, in addition to the Lafayette Reservoir Run on October 31, and Junior Olympic qualifying meets in late November. Specific meets have yet to be determined, but a list of tentative meets (from which we will select 2) are posted on the PAUSATF web site at http://www.pausatf.org/data/2010/youth/yxcschedresults10.html Meets usually begin at 9:00 a.m. with a course walk. Races are then held successively starting with the youngest age groups. Racing distances for 2010 age groupings are as follows:
Costs Program costs are $160 for current 2010 DVTFC members (or non-DVTFC members with 2010 USATF numbers) and $180 for new members (which includes USATF membership fees for insurance purposes). A DVTFC X-C long-sleeve t-shirt is included with the registration fee. Registration 2010 DVTFC members must complete and sign the 2010 X-C Release Form. New DVTFC members must complete and sign the 2010 X-C Release Form AND the USATF Membership Application. (if not already a USATF member). NOTE: If not a USATF member, complete and send USATF membership application to DVTF - NOT the address on the form. Please send all questions and other inquiries to info@dvtfc.org. Mail completed forms and check to: DVTFC, 3158 Maryola Ct, Lafayette CA 94549.
******NOTE: Most communication is done via email, so PLEASE clearly write your email address on the forms. You will receive a confirming email when your paperwork has been received. ************
Thank you for your interest in DVTFC Cross-Country.
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