Cross Country
XC athletes are often less visible than other athletes as they compete, but their training is among the most physically and mentally challenging of all sports.
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THE BASICS of our sport:
THE BASICS of our sport:
Q. How long is a race?
Q. How long is a race?
A. In middle school, they run either a 3K or 2 mile course. In high school, they compete in a 5k or 3 mile course.
Q. How many runners run in a race?
Q. How many runners run in a race?
A. For each Varsity Division (boys and girls), 7 runners compete. The JV race is run coed with no limit on the number of runners.
Q. How do you score a XC meet?
Q. How do you score a XC meet?
A. Your team's first 5 runners to cross the finish line score the same number of points as their finishing place in the race. If our runners finished 1st, 5th, 6th, 8th, and 12th, we would have 32 points as a team. Lowest score wins.
Q. Wait a second, you said 7 runners compete?
Q. Wait a second, you said 7 runners compete?
A. Glad you are paying attention. Those last 2 runners don't score points, but have an opportunity to add points to the other teams. If our 6th place runner finishes in front of another teams top 5, well then we add a point to their score.
Q. Where are the races held?
Q. Where are the races held?
A. We compete at 3 locations; Carmel Middle School, our home course, and finally the BSIM Palo Corona XC course.
Q. How can we see the results from races?
Q. How can we see the results from races?
A. You ask great questions. The best thing to do is download the athletic.net app Team App: Go to https://anet.io/M2PL2BMS2 to download the app, then sign up with our team code: M2PL2BMS2. Please use the code to add yourself to the team (as a parent). Also, your runner can claim their profile (if over 13). If under 13 you can manage their account for them. Click here to learn more about managing your athletes account.
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