Kalles Cross Country Team

“Run as one, work as a team, finish as a family.”

Welcome to the Kalles Cross Country team! We are excited to have you join us for a season of fun, fitness, and teamwork.  There are no tryouts or cuts. Our goal is to foster a love for fitness and teamwork through fun and engaging practices. Let’s have a great season!

 Here are the important details you need to know.

 Practice Information

• Start Date: September 2nd
• Schedule: Every day after school, 2:00–4:15 p.m. (some exceptions may apply)
• Location: Kalles Junior High and Nathan Chapman Trail (off-campus permission slip to be provided at the first practice)
• Eligibility: Make sure to be cleared through Final Forms. Also, pay fees via InTouch. ( ASB Card)

Who Can Join?

All 7th and 8th-grade girls at Kalles Junior High are welcome to join. Whether you’re an experienced runner or new to the sport, we’ll build up your fitness level together. Meets are approximately 2 miles in distance. 

What to Bring to Practice

• Comfortable running shoes
• Athletic clothing appropriate for weather conditions
• A snack
• Water bottle 

Practice and Weather Policy

We practice in all weather conditions, so come prepared. Always wear appropriate athletic clothing and shoes. Please leave phones and other valuables in your lockers. 

Attendance and Participation

Participation in practices is required for team membership. Lack of participation may result in removal from the team. Attendance at school is also mandatory to compete in meets. Missing the day before or the day of a meet will result in ineligibility to participate.

 Activity Bus and Pick-Up

• Activity Bus: Typically departs between 4:20 and 4:40 p.m. Make sure your child knows their address for the driver.
• Pick-Up: Please pick up your child by 4:30 p.m. for their safety.

 Locker Room Access

Lockers will be issued during the first week of practice. Locker room access is available from 2:00 to 2:15 p.m. and 4:00 to 4:15 p.m. only. There is no early access. 

Leaving Early from Practice

If your child needs to leave practice early, please submit a written request in advance. Note that there is no early locker room access. 

Transportation to Meets

• All students are required to ride the bus to and from meets. 
• If something arises and you must take your athlete home before the bus departs, this must be discussed and documented with the coach.

Questions

For any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the Cross Country coach, Andrea Owen, owenal@puyallupsd.org.