Marsh Jr High Cross Country 2025 

Welcome to the Team!
Our objectives are to:
✅ Run healthy and injury-free
✅ Build running endurance
✅ Have fun!

All students are welcome — no matter your fitness level or experience!

🏃 Show Up Ready to Run

● Shoes: Good running shoes required for practice & competition. Ask a coach if unsure.
● Clothes: Comfortable, weather-appropriate running clothes.
● Changing: Use school restrooms before practice or wear running clothes to school.

📅 Practice Schedule

● Season: September 2 – October 23
● Days/Times: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays • 2:55 – 4:00 pm
● Location: Meet on the athletic field for warm-up.
● Notes:
○ Meets replace Thursday practices once they begin (Sept 18).
○ Belongings may be left in the multipurpose room.
○ Practices canceled if AQI is unhealthy or if temperature ≥ 104°F.

🏅 Meet Schedule

● Sept 18 – 3:15-5:00pm • Hooker Oak Park, Middle School Course (levee)
● Sept 25 – 3:15-5:00pm • Hooker Oak Park, Easter Cross Course / Middle School
Course
● Oct 4 (Sat) – Butte College Invitational, Time TBA • Butte College Soccer Field
● Oct 9 – 3:15-5:00pm • Wildwood Park Soccer Field (new course!)
● Oct 18 – Autumn Invitational, Time TBA • Hooker Oak Park, Middle School Course
(levee)
● Oct 21 (Tues) – Last practice & XC End-of-Season Party • 2:55-4:00pm • Athletic Field
● Oct 23 – 3:15-4:00pm • All School Championship Meet, Location TBD

👕 Race Details

● Marsh race jerseys provided at each meet — check out and return to coaches.
● Parents are responsible for transportation.

📲 Stay Connected

● Band App is our primary communication tool.
● Reminders & schedule changes will be posted — please join with this year’s QR code.

🙌 Parent Volunteers Needed

With a large team and many paces, we need adults to:
● Bike, run, or walk alongside athletes during practice.
● Please let us know if you can help!

📞 Contact the Coaches

Greer & Jordan Colby
● Via Band App or Phone: (530) 781-3323