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Cross Country 2011 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 2011 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 1.5 miles (6 laps on a track) without stopping. Since we want to provide individual attention to all athletes, we will limit this year's program to 18 - 20 participants - so register early (see below). Season - Begins Sunday, September 11 (brief parent meeting before 1st practice) - 11 weeks, through Junior Olympic qualifying meets in late November Practices / Workouts - Wednesday, Friday and Sunday (5:00pm - 6:00/6:15pm) at the Lafayette Reservoir AND Lafayette-Moraga Trail. (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, the Acalanes SNOGOG Young Harier Run on October 19, and Junior Olympic qualifying meets in late November. Specific meets have yet to be determined, but one will be in mid/late October and one in early November. 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 2011 age groupings are as follows:
Costs Program costs are as follows: $185 for current 2011 DVTFC Spring or Summer track members $200 for NEW 2011 DVTFC members (includes mandatory USATF membership fee for insurance purposes). A DVTFC X-C long-sleeve t-shirt is included with the registration fee. Registration 2011 DVTFC Spring or Summer track members simply complete and sign the 2011 X-C Release Form. NEW DVTFC members must complete and sign the 2011 X-C Release Form AND the USATF Membership Application. (if not already a USATF member). NOTE: Send the completed USATF membership application to DVTFC - NOT the address on the form. Mail completed forms and check to: DVTFC, 3158 Maryola Ct, Lafayette CA 94549. Inquiries and Additional Information Send all inquiries to info@dvtfc.org and someone will get back to you via email or phone ASAP.
******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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