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JRCXC Updates for July - Camp + Look Ahead

Writer: Derek Distin
Derek Distin
Jul 10
4 min read

Hello Jr Cougar Nation, here are some updates for July.  This email includes updates for all families.  Note: registration links for camp and the season are at the end of the email.



Reminder: JRCXC Summer Camp is almost upon us.  Registration is still open and we still have spots available.  Reminder, this is open to all middle schoolers regardless of running status this fall.  Camp will be July 20th-24th from 7:30am-10:30am each morning.  Cost is $150 for the 5 days of camp.  (Summer runners, there is no separate practice during camp week. If you are not registered for camp, please run on your own).


Camp locations

Monday - Webb Bridge Park

Tuesday - Ocee Park^

Wednesday - Taylor Road Middle School

Thursday - Morton Road Pocket Park*

Friday - Cauley Creek Park

*Thursday is our annual Cougars mini-tri.  We will meet at Morton Road Pocket Park, but all campers who wish to participate will need to bring a bike and a swimsuit.  They do NOT have to participate in the tri, we will have cheering opportunities for those who are uncomfortable swimming or biking.

^6th grade sneak peek is Tuesday at TRMS.  We are trying to switch Tuesday and Wednesday locations but are waiting to hear back from our yoga instructor.  Regardless, we have camp scheduled so that 6th graders can participate in the morning portion and be picked up in time to get to sneak peek.

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TRMS Schedule Verification Day is Thursday, July 30th, and we will need volunteers to staff our booth in the cafeteria.  This is a big registration day for us, and Coach Cross and I will provide all the necessary paperwork, QR codes and talking points.  We would love to have returning runners help before/after they've verified schedules, and if you are a returning parent who can speak to other parents about your experience, we would love any assistance you can provide as well.  

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For all registered runners, we will have our OPTIONAL annual kick-off mock meet on Saturday, Aug 1 at 8am at Cauley Creek.  This is designed to mimic what runners and families can expect on race day, including a check-in, warm-up, race chute, cool down and post-race snacks/drinks.  6th graders and non-summer runners will run a 2 mile course, while returning summer runners will run a 5k.  We will time this and have awards and be done before 9:30.

For all runners registered for the fall, we will have our end-of-summer pool party on Sunday, August 2nd from 1-3pm at the Hillbrooke neighborhood pool. 


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School starts on August 3rd, and we have our first practice immediately after school.  Our fall schedule for practices is Monday, Tuesday and Thursdays after school from 4-5:30pm.  This will remain the schedule for most runners throughout the season.  


If you are receiving this email and haven't yet committed to registering your runner, they can participate up until August 13th without committing.


Registration for the fall is still open and price does not increase until August 1.  Full registration for the fall (including State) is $325.  After August 1, the price will increase to $375 to cover additional rush orders for running kits.

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Cougar Nation Night will be held on August 6th at Big Peach Running Company on Windward.  This is where we will distribute kits to all registered runners, have a parent meeting to discuss what to expect on the season, and have a chance to get your questions answered by coaches and parent committee members.  This is also an excellent opportunity to pick up new gear as BPRC will have discounts, extra staff on hand, and reps to talk about shoes.  We provide pizza for the kids, and we will have a short, slow shakeout run as a team.  TRMS will have the store from 4-6:30; the high school team arrives after us.

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Our fall schedule meets are below


  • Summer Elite Runners only - Saturday, August 15th - Fleet Feet Cherokee County Classic.  Boling Park, Canton, GA.  9:15am start time. 

  • All Summer Runners - Friday, August 21 - Pickens Preview Middle School.  Roper Park, Jasper, GA.  7:00pm start time.



    All Runners may participate in the following meets - 

  • Saturday, August 29 - North Georgia Championships.  East Jackson HS, Commerce, GA.  7:30am start time. Cougar Nation Meetup!

  • Saturday, September 5 - AT&T Starr's Mill Invitational.  ONE Church Course, Fayetteville, GA.  10:30am start time.  Cougar Nation Meetup!

  • Saturday, September 12 - 32nd Annual Fleet Feet Warpath Invitational.  Boling Park, Canton, GA.  10:45 start time. 

  • Saturday, September 19 - 12th Annual Wingfoot XC Classic.  Sam Smith Park, Cartersville, GA.  Time TBD.  Cougar Nation Meetup! 

  • Wednesday, September 30 - Wesleyan Middle School Meet.  Wesleyan School, Peachtree Corners, GA.  Start 4:30pm

  • Saturday, October 24 - Last Chance Two-mile run.  YMCA Greenway entrance, Alpharetta, GA.  Time TBD



    Postseason races - Runners must qualify for these

  • Saturday, October 10 - Georgia MIddle School State Championships - Bleckley County Elementary School, Cochran, GA.  Start time 11:30am

  • Saturday, November 14 - Middle School XC Nationals.  Tom Sawyer State Park, Louisville, KY.  Time TBD

As always, if you have any questions, please let us know.  You can now find all this information on our website, including an archived version of this email.  https://www.jrcougarsxc.com/

Registration links


JRCXC Fall Registration - https://forms.gle/v5z5oqXi9UsT7n8Z7

-Coach Derek & Coach Cross

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