Cross Country 2023
Cross Country 2023
Registration Deadline: July 15th
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
We are in our fourth year of offering the Poland Parks & Recreation Tri-Town Cross Country Running Program.
A big THANK YOU to Nicole Fox for originating and organizing the program for the past three years!
Nicole has stepped down and we welcome back Matt Rand and Katie Case to oversee the program.
Cross Country is for elementary-aged children (PreK-6th) who will meet once per week for trail running and conditioning on Town of Poland trails.
Runners will also have an opportunity on Thursdays to do a group training run.
Children will learn the basics of Cross Country running and with the opportunity for practices and at least 4 Saturday meets (Meets anticipated date range = September 16th thru October 21st)
COACHES:
Matt Rand
Katie Case
We will also seek the help of a few other parents; runners will be supported and encouraged to develop not only as runners but as team mates.
If you are interested/willing in helping, please contact Matt Rand at: 207-615-5691.
It is helpful to have multiple adults at practice to spread out on the running courses.
COST: $50.00
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Swag T-Shirts: Starting in June, we will make available navy blue and sport gray short sleeve t-shirts for the upcoming sport season. The shirts will have a different design each year for each sport. Youth sizes will cost $12.00 and Adult sizes will cost $15.00.
We are creating a simple ordering procedure to make things easier for all involved. Once ordered and paid for, shirts may take up to three weeks to be completed. All proceeds will go to support our new SPORTS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM.
UNIFORM: We will be providing running jersey for all participants, which they get to keep at the end of the season.
We are seeking a sponsor for our Cross Country program: $300.00
The business sponsor name will be located on the jersey. If interested you can text or call Scott Segal: 207-838-8632.
PRACTICES:
Monday's 4:30-5:30 beginning on August 21st.
Note: There will be an opportunity on Thursdays for a group run for those who want to get additional miles in.
Runners 8 & under will be training for 1/2 mile race
Runners age 9-12 will train for 1 or 2 mile race.
Practices will include some training runs longer than race distances.
Practice Location(s):
The FIRST practice will be held at Ricker Park behind the Poland Ricker Library.
Coaches will be working on a schedule that may include meeting up at the track and other locations to get a variety of running experiences in.
When things get closer, we will send out a schedule of practice locations and meet schedule.
Pre-K & Kindergarten: Note for Pre-K & Kindergarten, we ask that someone in your family be available to run with your kiddo at practices, as the pace of a 4 and 5 year old can vary so much.
We are anticipating hosting and attending a few meets: With some surrounding communities who now have established distance running programs called the Dynamo League (Raymond, Lake Region, Lewiston & Tri-Town). Attending meets are not a requirement. We will also register any of our runners who wish to compete in the Coastal Running League Championships @ Twin Brooks in Cumberland.
Note: We will not be registering for USATF Cross Country meets-something of course you can do on your own.
FUNDRAISER
Note: * We are no longer offering the prize calendar fundraiser. We have adjusted the prices accordingly.
Each player will be entered into a raffle drawing. Prize TBD.
SCHOLARSHIPS:
For any financial hardships, you can submit a request for a PARTIAL SCHOLARSHIP to Scott Segal:
ssegal@polandtownoffice.org
Scholarship money is limited. We will do our best to support your family. Money received from T-shirt sales will help fund this program.
We are also seeking business and/or family sponsors that would be willing to contribute to our scholarship program. Please reach out to Scott to discuss
Phone: 207-838-8632
email: ssegal@polandtownoffice.org
HOW TO REGISTER/PAY
Please visit www.PolandRec.com
Under the "Register" drop down menu, select Programs.
Select Cross County 2023
Payment Options
At the end of registration, you will have two options:
OPTION 1 (button on the left): Pay entire amount via credit card online (subject to a 3% processing fee) or
OPTION 2 (button on the right) choose "Print a Pre-Registration Form" to pay via check or cash. A red message will then pop up saying,
“You will not be registered until payment is received”
Please hit the green “Yes” button to complete the registration. We will then see it on our end to complete your registration. If you don’t hit “Yes”, we will not see that you are attempting to register and you will have to start over.
You will receive an email confirmation when registration is complete.
Please make checks payable to: TOWN OF POLAND
Memo line: CROSS COUNTRY
Payments can be dropped off in our office during office hours, or placed in our drop box. Our drop box is located directly to the left of our office entrance. Please place payment in the door, so it drops to the bottom when you close it.
You can login into your account any time after registration and make payment. Subject to a 3% processing fee. If you have any questions, please call our office at:
207-998-4650