SYSA Fall 2023 Cross Country
Cross Country Fall 2023
SYSA Cross Country is a fun, recreational fall program for all youth, grades K-6. The 2023 Cross Country six-week season will begin as early as September 6, with the first competition on Saturday, September 16th.
There are 5 Saturday meets. Participants in K-6th grade will run a mile. Meets are located at different Spokane area parks.
Runners who qualify are eligible to participate in the All-City Meet at the end of the season.
Registration Open
Season Dates
Sept 5th – October 21th
Registration Deadline
Register on or before August 17th
Divisions & Fees
$90 Grades K-6
Practices
Begins as early as September 5th. The coach determines the practice day/time and location.
Mead team: Coach TBD
North team: Coach TBD
South team: Coach TBD
Valley team: Coach TBD
Meet Dates/Locations
Saturday, September 16 Location TBD
Saturday, September 23 Location TBD
Saturday, September 30 Location TBD
Saturday, October 7 Location TBD
Saturday, October 14 Location TBD
All City October 21, Location TBD
Meets scheduled at a different location; ex. Audobon, Comstock, Holmberg, Mirabeau, Sky Prairie Park.
Race Day Times
9:00 am K-2 Girls
9:15 am K-2 Boys
9:30 am 3-4 Girls
9:45 am 3-4 Boys
10:00 am 5-6 Girls
10:15 am 5-6 Boys
Uniform
SYSA shirt provided
Picture Day – TBD
Coaches will sign up for a timeslot for their team’s group and individual pictures.
LINK to print Dorian’s picture order form
TBD Cross Country
DICK’s Sporting Goods Weekend: August 25 – August 29
Need athletic shoes, sweats, or a sweatshirt? SYSA families receive 20%. Available at both locations (Mead and Spokane Valley)
LINK for coupon
Player Provides
Athletic attire appropriate for the weather, labeled water bottle, and athletic shoes.
Coaches Meeting
TBD via ZOOM
IMPORTANT:
- A Volunteer Head Coach is needed before a team starts – All SYSA coaches are volunteers. Head Coaches need assistants – register as an assistant if you can help!
- Volunteer Head Coaches receive 50% off their player’s registration. LINK for registration procedure, training curriculum, and a coaches equipment kit. The Head Coach will receive a 50% refund after the program deadline registration date and a team is confirmed.
- Coaches contact registered players after the Coach Meeting, please be patient while waiting for this contact.
- Online Registrations are confirmed by email; if the information is omitted notify SYSA via reply email.
- Once assigned to a team, the coach picks the practice field, days, and time. (Click for Field Locations).
COACH REGISTRATION – How to register (3 steps)
- Coach Registration: Log in to the Blue Sombrero account HERE.
Click on the volunteer tab, view divisions, and complete registration. - Background Check: All coaches must complete an SYSA background check annually. If you need one, SYSA will contact you.
- Abuse Prevention Video: All coaches are required to watch an Abuse Prevention Video. SYSA will contact you with a link for the video. Once the video is complete, the coach can be assigned to a team.
ALERT- for better communications please add the following: support@stacksports.com, clubnews@bluesombrero.com, and receptionist@sysa.com as contacts in your phone/email. There have been several issues with coaches and parents not receiving team information due to emails going to spam, junk, and trash.
Blue Sombrero Sports Connect – LOGIN OR CREATE YOUR NEW ACCOUNT HERE