INCOMING FRESHMAN INFORMATION
| Message from Head Coach Tom Fritzius |
Welcome, this is an introduction for the incoming 2019 freshmen to the Culver City High School Cross Country (XC) Team. First let me thank you for your interest in a sport the gets very little publicity but probably has a greater impact on student athletes than any other sport offered by Culver City High School. It is probably the only truly co-ed sport at Culver City High School. The boys and girls train together and compete at the same events. They develop social skills as well as athletic skills. The boys respect the girls to a higher degree than anywhere else because the girls can compete on the same level as the boys. In fact, several of the girls are faster than some of the boys.
Typically the XC Team has among the highest GPA of all the athletic teams at CCHS. Recent graduates of our program have gone on to colleges such as M.I.T, Dartmouth, Whittier, Occidental, Oregon, UC Santa Barbara, UC Santa Cruz, UCLA and UC Berkeley.
Our schedule allows for up to 11 meets annually, 3 of which are league meets taking place on various Wednesdays between September and November. The remaining 8 meets are invitationals, one held on a Wednesday (The South Bay Cup), with the rest being held on an occasional Friday night or on Saturdays. If we are successful in our league finals competition (3rd place or better) we advance to CIF prelims and finals before moving onto the State meet held at Woodward Park in Fresno.
In order to participate in the XC summer program as well as the scheduled events during the year, all athletes must be cleared athletically, including an annual physical. Parents clear athletes for participation at athleticclearance.com Athletes attending the summer practices need to have GOOD running shoes and bring water. Practices will usually last about and hour and a half and will on occasion be held at our home course at Kenneth Hahn Park. We will teach your children about hydration, diet, breathing, and yes, even how to tie their shoes.
Typically the XC Team has among the highest GPA of all the athletic teams at CCHS. Recent graduates of our program have gone on to colleges such as M.I.T, Dartmouth, Whittier, Occidental, Oregon, UC Santa Barbara, UC Santa Cruz, UCLA and UC Berkeley.
Our schedule allows for up to 11 meets annually, 3 of which are league meets taking place on various Wednesdays between September and November. The remaining 8 meets are invitationals, one held on a Wednesday (The South Bay Cup), with the rest being held on an occasional Friday night or on Saturdays. If we are successful in our league finals competition (3rd place or better) we advance to CIF prelims and finals before moving onto the State meet held at Woodward Park in Fresno.
In order to participate in the XC summer program as well as the scheduled events during the year, all athletes must be cleared athletically, including an annual physical. Parents clear athletes for participation at athleticclearance.com Athletes attending the summer practices need to have GOOD running shoes and bring water. Practices will usually last about and hour and a half and will on occasion be held at our home course at Kenneth Hahn Park. We will teach your children about hydration, diet, breathing, and yes, even how to tie their shoes.
Best the best you can be & have fun doing it!
| Cross Country Training and Practice 2021 |
CULVER CITY HIGH SCHOOL CROSS-COUNTRY
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The CCHS Cross-Country Team invites you to join our family! The competitive season begins in early September and ends in mid-November. Most of our meets take place on Saturdays. Keep that in mind before committing to the XC team.
Our program features:
culvercityxc.weebly.com
The CCHS Cross-Country Team invites you to join our family! The competitive season begins in early September and ends in mid-November. Most of our meets take place on Saturdays. Keep that in mind before committing to the XC team.
Our program features:
Boys and Girls training together and competing at the same events. No Bench! If you practice
consistently, you will compete!
Strong academic support from coaches and teammates:
Our student-athletes consistently rank among the leaders in the CIF for GPA's. Alumni include
valedictorians, salutatorians and other award winning scholar- athletes.
winning scholar- athletes.
SUMMER TRAINING:
Our “official” summer training will begin on Monday, June 28, 2021 at 9am at nearby Linberg Park. Come prepared to run. You MUST have completed the athletic packet before participating in 9am at nearby Lindberg Park. Come prepared to run. You MUST have team training. We will
We will almost certainly have a second daily training session at 6pm to accommodate those participating in summer classes and other activities.
Anyone hoping to enroll in the 6th period XC PE class MUST participate
consistently in our summer training program. Speak to the coaches for
more details.
Here are some of the crucial advantages of summer training:
Studies have shown that young athletes who don’t train over the summer have the greatest
incidence of injury in the fall. Their bodies are not prepared for the stress of regular training.
Cross country racing is a short season of two months beginning the first week of school. There
is not enough time to safely and properly prepare if one waits until the beginning of the school
year.
Important TEAM BONDING among the runners can be formed in the fun and relatively relaxed
atmosphere of the summer workouts. This training affords newcomers the chance to get acquainted with how the team operates and learn about t he in a positive environment.
Fall weather can be hot. Summer training enables you to acclimate to the heat, develop good
hydration habits and understand the necessity of a sound running diet.
For more information, please contact:
Head Coach Tom Fritzius - [email protected]
Please mention “XC” in the Re: header.
valedictorians, salutatorians and other award winning scholar- athletes.
winning scholar- athletes.
SUMMER TRAINING:
Our “official” summer training will begin on Monday, June 28, 2021 at 9am at nearby Linberg Park. Come prepared to run. You MUST have completed the athletic packet before participating in 9am at nearby Lindberg Park. Come prepared to run. You MUST have team training. We will
We will almost certainly have a second daily training session at 6pm to accommodate those participating in summer classes and other activities.
Anyone hoping to enroll in the 6th period XC PE class MUST participate
consistently in our summer training program. Speak to the coaches for
more details.
Here are some of the crucial advantages of summer training:
Studies have shown that young athletes who don’t train over the summer have the greatest
incidence of injury in the fall. Their bodies are not prepared for the stress of regular training.
Cross country racing is a short season of two months beginning the first week of school. There
is not enough time to safely and properly prepare if one waits until the beginning of the school
year.
Important TEAM BONDING among the runners can be formed in the fun and relatively relaxed
atmosphere of the summer workouts. This training affords newcomers the chance to get acquainted with how the team operates and learn about t he in a positive environment.
Fall weather can be hot. Summer training enables you to acclimate to the heat, develop good
hydration habits and understand the necessity of a sound running diet.
For more information, please contact:
Head Coach Tom Fritzius - [email protected]
Please mention “XC” in the Re: header.
| Athletic Clearance |
Culver City High School & Middle School have streamlined their clearance process. CCHS & CCMS Athletes must be cleared through www.athleticclearance.com. PARENTS create an account for this website to create clearances for all of their children. (Please do not use student’s ccusd email addresses) Physical exam forms are to be uploaded to www.athleticclearance.com or may be turned in to the school offices. Should you have any questions, please contact Tonya McLinn 310-842-4200 ext. 3512 or via email at [email protected]
Parents & athletes may now complete their on-line athletic packet for the 2020-2021 school year.
