Tampa Bay HEAT cross country is an ideal sport for the whole family...The practice schedule is set up for all ages to practice at the same time and at the same place. Moms and Dads use that time as well to jump start their walking/running program Sterns Park, the main practice park has bathroom facilities, a paved walking path(ideal for strollers), kids playground and basketball courts. We are always looking for adult running enthusiasts to help with these programs. Please let me know if you can assist! Cross Country for Kindergarten-5th Grade! Season dates Jan 8th thru March 6th. Practices Monday and Wednesday mornings unless there is a scheduled meet that day All practices 7 am to 8:30 am Stearns Park 3601 Stearns Park Rd, Valrico, FL 33596 Practice will consist of running games like sharks and minnows, capture the flag, obstacle courses, and relay races that make running fun. Practice will be led by a team of parent volunteers. We welcome additional volunteers and would love for parents to sign up to help at least one practice during the season and at meets. Cross country meets are Monday afternoons on 1/22 at Bell Shoals Academy, 2/5 at Holloway Park in Lakeland, 2/26 at Grace Christian School, and 3/4 at Holloway Park for the championship meet where there will be an opportunity for team trophies for the top three teams and medals for the top 10 runners in each age division. Kindergarten through 2nd grade will run 1km which is just over half a mile and 3rd-5th graders will run 2km which is about a mile and a quarter. There will be a potluck end of the season breakfast at Stearns Park on March 6th at 7am.
Registration is $90 for the season and athletes will need to purchase a HEAT cross country jersey if they do not already have one.
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