Cross Country

Overview

Sutter XC 2022

Welcome to Sutter Cross Country.  The Sutter Middle School XC program has a rich legacy of success and fostering a passion for running, as well as providing a positive environment for our student athletes to train, compete, and develop lifelong friendships with their peers.  Committing ourselves as teammates and student-athletes is paramount.  Nothing comes before that, including winning. 

Our positive team climate should serve to represent and permeate throughout the greater Sutter community, including our student body, staff, alumni, local businesses, and nearby community.  All athletes on the Cross Country roster are well aware of this honor and responsibility.  Team captains help to anchor the value of our influence every year.

Team Captains for the 2022 season are:

  • Ava Tompkins
  • Sunny Schranz
  • Tyler Reynolds
  • Lucas Alberts

 

“The real purpose of running isn’t to win the race, it’s to test the limits of the human heart.”  Bill Bowerman

Announcement

SCUSD XC CHAMPS

Congratulations to both Sutter Cross Country teams for winning their SCUSD championship titles on Friday night on the 2k meter course at Elk Grove Regional Park.  This is the second title for both the women’s and men’s Sutter teams, as both were defending their titles from the 2021 season.  

The defending champion womens team recorded a perfect score of 6, highlighted by the efforts of Ava Tompkins, Sunny Schranz, and Gillian Passavoy finishing in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.

The defending champion men’s team recorded a score of 8, highlighted by the efforts of Lucas Alberts, Jarret Arias, and Enzo Martinez-Vaughan finishing in 1st, 3rd, and 4th place.

Congratulations to our Sutter Miners on a fantastic season.

DO WORK!!

Announcement

SUTTER XC
FALL 2022 PARENT INFORMATION

Important notes & info to keep handy:

  1. https://sutter.scusd.edu/cross-country  Keep this bookmarked on your phone.  It contains schedule, locations, and other important information for the season
  2. To contact Bryan Moreno, please use this email: Bryan-Moreno@scusd.edu  
  3. An email will be sent out to all families and athletes once names on the roster settle in.  Expect that to come out shortly before the first day of school.
  4. Fleet Feet Night:  Monday, August 29 @ 6 pm. Fleet Feet is aware that some families may need to visit earlier in the day because of time constraints and family logistics.  That is ok and Fleet Feet is aware of this.  Just tell them you are from Sutter XC and you will receive your discount.  (10% off trainers and 20% flats)
  5. XC Parent Night:  Tuesday, August 30 (6:00 – 6:30pm)
  6. Running singlets will be issued to each athlete to wear at all competitions.  Singlets are property of Sutter Middle School and will be returned on Monday, October 24, the first day back after the SCUSD championship meet.
  7. Team Shirts will be ordered no later than August 27.  Each athlete will receive a short sleeve and long sleeve shirt, which will be worn to school on days of the race, all meets, school rallies, team pictures, occasionally to practice, and other special occasions.  Make sure your child has recorded their size with Mr. Moreno ASAP.  Cost for each athlete is $40 (cash or check; payable to Sutter Middle School PTSO)
  8. The XC and Track teams raise money by placing ads on the back of the team t-shirts.  (see donation interest page for more information). Funds raised pay for the following items:
  • Replenish stock of team issued uniforms
  • Non SCUSD sanctioned meet fees
  • Practice and training equipment
  • End of Season Team and individual awards
  • Students on hardship
  • Miscellaneous fees
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2022 Cross Country Schedule

Please read carefully the information below for the upcoming season.  If you should have any questions, please send your inquiries to Bryan Moreno via email. 

PRACTICE SCHEDULE:

Prior to the first day of school 9am - 11am

  • Week 1: August 17, 18 (Wednesday and Thursday)
  • Week 2: August 22, 23, 24  (M, T, W)
  • Week 3: August 29, 30, 31 (M, T, W) *** start time is 7am!

After the first day of school 3pm - 4pm:

  • Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

MEET SCHEDULE (times TBA):

  • September 10    Josh Ruff Invitational @ Willow Hills Reservoir (Folsom High School)
  • September 16    Pond Park Preview @ William Pond Park 
  • September 30    Willow Hill Challenge @ Willow Hills Reservoir
  • October 14         PR Palooza @ William Pond Park
  • October 21         SCUSD Championships @ Rosemont High School
  • October 22         Flat SAC Invitational @ Gibson Ranch
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XC 2022 Information

A SCUSD sports participation packet must be turned in prior to attending any practice session.  Click on the link below and print.  You can return these forms in person or via email to our Athletic Clearance Director, Natasha Brown, when complete. Click HERE to access the sports packet.

GEAR: Athletes should wear comfortable running shorts, t-shirt, running shoes, and bring a water bottle.

COST: Any fees associated with the season will be minimal.  Funds are used to pay for t-shirts and miscellaneous items that pop up.  Fees will be announced once practice begins on August 17.

FLEET FEET NIGHT: Our annual Fleet Feet night will be held in the end of August.  You DO NOT WANT TO MISS THIS!!!  After the close of normal business hours, Fleet Feet reserves a night solely for the purpose of serving the needs of our Sutter XC student athletes.  Fleet Feet provides two unique features to find the shoe that is most appropriately built for the shape and function unique to each runner’s foot.  In other words, the runner is the patient, and Fleet Feet is the foot doctor.  Shoes are suggested for function, not style.  This is not a required event, and athletes are not mandated to purchase their running shoes at Fleet Feet.  All runners do receive a 10% discount during their team’s reserved night.

PRACTICE LOCATIONS: Practice sessions are held at Sutter and McKinley Park, conveniently located one block adjacent to campus.

TRAINING: Training is the core of our sport.  Running is not a sport one can participate and compete in without proper training.  TIME and CONSISTENCY are the bookends of a healthy, successful runner.  Too much, too fast, too soon NEVER works and injuries become inevitable.  Here is a list a proper training fundamentals and key terms our runners will be exposed to throughout their careers here at Sutter and in a quality high school program thereafter.

  • Every Run Has a Purpose
  • Easy Intensity
  • Threshold Intensity
  • Interval Intensity
  • Repetition Intensity
  • Stride Cadence
  • Stride Length
  • Foot Strike
  • Running Economy
  • Race Strategy

TRANSPORTATION: Parents are responsible for arranging rides to/from practice and events. It is extremely important that athletes are prepared with the appropriate gear for each practice and event.

RACE LOCATIONS:

  • Willow Hills Reservoir:  1655 Iron Point Rd., Folsom, CA 95630
  • William Pond Park:  5700 Arden Way, Carmichael, CA 95608
  • Gibson Ranch Regional Park:  8556 Gibson Ranch Rd., Elverta, CA 95626
  • Rosemont High School:  9594 Kiefer Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95827