These invitationals include a large number of teams, and top runners and teams are awarded ribbons, trophies, etc. For example, the Boardman Invitational and the Malone College Invitational could have races with two or three hundred runners competing at once. We have always done very well at meets like these. And they are a lot of fun. Be at practice every day.
Attendance is mandatory.
Practices will begin the week of August 6th, and will be held in the morning. Absences require a note from a parent to be excused. Make a commitment to the team. Other athletic activities should not interfere in any way with cross-country. Teammates need to be able to rely on each other to work equally for the team's goals.