MVHS Cross Country

Posted: September 13, 2011

Practices will begin this week after school, and will be held each weekday, except Fridays.  Practice time will begin at 3:30pm, at the gym entrance, and will be completed by 4:30pm. There are 4 categories and distances: Jr. Girls – 3km                    Jr. Boys - 4km                    Sr. Girls – 4km                   Sr. Boys – 5km Junior divisions include students in grades 9 and 10; seniors divisions include those in grades 11 and 12. There will be 2 competitive meets this season, a Regional meet, scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 8th, being held at the University of Moncton.  Those participants finishing in the top 8 of their categories will qualify for Provincials, which is scheduled for the following Friday, Oct. 15th, at O’Dell Park in Fredericton.    Athletic fees for Cross Country this year is $30, and must be paid prior to competing in Regionals.  Students interested are encouraged to come out for some running, or see either Mrs. Stewart or Mrs. Cripps for more information.