2. Ankeney/Ferguson Cross Country

3. What is Cross Country? Athletes train to run in two-mile races Races take place in different parks around the Miami Valley Practice starts in Aug. and the season is over by the 1 st or 2 nd week of October.

4. What do you need for CC? Emergency Medical form Physical – June 13 from 9 -12 10 dollar physicals at BHS – They will have forms at the high school Running Shoes – We are having a shoe night at Runners Plus – June 1st from 5-7:30. 15% discount – Across from the Dayton Mall

5. Why Join Cross Country Great way to get in shape Be part of a winning team Make a lot of new friends Learn life skills Have fun

6. Often asked questions Can I play soccer and do CC? Yes, practice is right after school so you will have time to make it to soccer practice We try to schedule meets during the week and some on Saturday so if you have to miss a meet that is ok.

7. Other Questions What is the cost? 40 dollar participation fee How often is practice? You will have to talk to the coaches

8. Summer training Key is consistent training Running does not have to be fast, you just need to get out and run Earn your MOJO

9. Keep track of your minutes on Etraxc Athletes can keep track of their miles by: Writing them on a training log Using etraxc If you want to use etraxc you will get an e- mail welcoming you. They will give you a password.

10. Finding out information Go to the Ferguson Website and go to athletics and then Cross Country Ankeney go to Mrs. Durnbaugh’s website on the Ankeney Middle school website This is where the coaches will have up-to-date information

11. Are there any questions for me ? Let me close by saying that Creek XC is one of the best programs in the state of Ohio and the addition of your son/daughter will only add to the program. I look forward to maybe coaching them when they come to the high school.