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Co-Ed Cross Country

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The goal of Cross Country Club at Flagstaff Academy is to foster the development of runners regardless of experience. Middle School is a great place to learn, enjoy, and benefit from any physical activity. Cross Country is different from other sports in that it is for building endurance, mentally and physically for long distances. Practices start out with a mile of running and move into longer distances to train for Invitationals which are 2 miles or just over.  Students have to want to run to be an effective part of a team. 
 
*Transportation will NOT be provided for the meets this season. Families will need to transport their athletes to all meets (carpooling with other families is suggested.)
Co Ed Cross Country Season Information
Season Dates August 24th - October 24th, 2026
The Cross Country(XC) Schedule is not finalized yet - In progress and will be updated before the season starts. 
 
The Cross Country Season (XC) is about 8 weeks long.  The end of the XC season will cross over with Boys Basketball.  If your athlete is interested in participating in both Cross Country and Boys Basketball we can work out attending both practices for the last few weeks. 

Registration Information

Co-ed Cross Country Registration will be open as of Monday, August 10th, 2026.
Online registration for the 26/27 school year through Flagstaff Bloomily App.
 

How to Register

  • Online Registration is happening this year!  Please be patient with the process, we will be working out some kinks. 
  • Click on the Registration & Permission page below, it will take you to the Flagstaff Bloomily website where you will see MS Athletics Program Options.
  • Registration and SVVSD Permission forms will be completed through the Flagstaff Bloomily App
  • Co-ed Cross Country Club will be open to all middle school athletes - 6th - 8th grades.  
  • Since the district athletics program recognizes Cross Country as a Club there is no bus transportation provided, families are responsible to arrange a carpool ride or drive athletes to each of the events.  
  • Please let me know if you have any questions and thank you for your patience while we work out this new system. Contact Kristie Rollman

Practice Schedule

Practices are on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m - this could change, the schedule will be finalized in early August. Please be aware that we do run off campus for practices. Coaches are with students but not always able to have full line of sight with all athletes at all times.  
 
Athletes must attend practice with:
 
  • Appropriate active clothing 
  • Good running shoes
  • A water bottle required plus electrolyte replacement is highly recommended. 
  • A watch with a timer for practices (recommended)
  • Proper nutritious meals daily
 
Siblings may not attend practices or wait on school grounds unattended. Families are to drop off and pick up siblings during normal driveline times or arrange for Dragon Flight care.
 

Meet the Coaching Staff

Lauren Liedtke-Sanchez   Kristie Rollman
Coach
Coach
Athletic Director

Athletics Financial Assistance Request

Families needing financial assistance should first apply for the district's Free & Reduced Education Benefit, if not already completed.  Please also check the "notify my school box" on the form. Families must also complete the Athletics Financial Assistance Form. Acceptance into the free/reduced lunch program ensures free registration for athletics.
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