FAQ
WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING TO PRACTICE?
Proper LCS uniform and attire
Water Bottle
Running shoes
HOW MANY RUNNERS ARE ON EACH TEAM?
Everyone is welcome to run Cross Country!
Our Upper School Varsity teams are a maximum of 10 members during regular season meets, and a maximum of 7 for championship season meets. But, we also enter runners in the Junior Varsity division, which has no cap.
There is no number cap in Middle School.
HOW MUCH SCHOOL WILL I MISS?
You will miss:
1/2 day for the FCA Invitational
1 full day for Chile Pepper (US only)
1/2 - 1 full day for District (TBD) (US only)
1 full day for State (US only)
Total: 3-3.5 school days
*These absences will be school-related and will be excused.
WHAT IS THE COST TO RUN XC?
There are no specific team fees for athletes to run Cross Country, but here are some things to plan for:
2 hotel stays for Upper School (3 with Nike)
Meals for 3 trips for Upper School (4 with Nike)
Lunch for 1 day trip for Middle School
1 pair of running shoes per season (optional, but highly recommended that you switch shoes each season)
1 pair of racing spikes or flats (also optional)
Optional Upper School Team Camp in Norman (approx $250; includes team shirt, meals, transportation, lodging, and team building activities)