Academic+Center+Cross+Country

Welcome to the Academic Center Cross Country Wiki Page!

2016 Kenwood Academic Center Cross Country Season Practices start Monday, August 22 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Welcome to a new cross country season! The KW Academic Center Cross Country team is preparing for another great cross country season by getting ready with morning practices.

We get many interested students looking for a sport to join, and we welcome anyone who wants to come out and try cross country running. This is an excellent opportunity to get acquainted with the sport and a great way to meet some new people. It's a great conditioning sport for all other sports, especially track and field. If your child is interested in running cross country, here are some answers to some frequent questions regarding practice, training, costs, etc.

**Cost:** $50.00 fee payable to Kenwood Academy What: A great opportunity to get in great shape and prepare for the upcoming cross country season. **When:** After school begins, practices will be Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday runs at 9 a.m. (when available) **Where:** Kenwood Academy Track **Who:** Ivan Sarudi. Coach Sarudi has coached the Kenwood High School cross country team and the Academic Center team since 2006. **How:** •Warm Ups •Strength exercises •Variety of training/running techniques • Good running shoes • Water bottle • A good attitude
 * What do I need: **

We believe that anyone who wants to run cross country can make the team. There are many experience levels, and we address each level differently. As you make progress, we make the necessary adjustments to practice and training.
 * __ 2016 Cross Country Season FAQs __**
 * Do I have to tryout to make the Cross Country Team? **

Endurance running is a sport that needs daily practice. If you are a new runner, you need to build your endurance by coming to practice every day. As with any sport, dedication and perseverance will bring about success and results.
 * Do I have to practice every day? **

The Academic Center Cross Country coach is Ivan Sarudi. If you need to get a hold of me, you can reach me via email, iasarudi@cps.edu or my cell phone, 312-731-4994.
 * What do I need to run Cross Country? **
 * The most important piece of equipment a runner has is a good pair of running shoes. It is ideal that a cross country runner have two: a pair of training shoes and a pair of racing flats. We can suggest where and how much to spend.
 * A current physical exam documenting that your child is physically sound to run. It is a requirement of Chicago Public Schools.
 * How can I help my child running cross country? **
 * Make sure that academics come first. Time management is crucial to any successful Student Athlete. We like to brag that the cross country team has the highest team GPA of all Kenwood sports.
 * Come out and cheer your runner at the meets. Our calendar provides meet locations, and we can easily provide you with directions to any of the meets.
 * Donations to the team fund are much appreciated. We need to pay for Invitation fees, meet equipment and update uniforms every year.
 * Who's in charge of the Cross Country team? **

I have secured uniforms for the team. This includes a hoodie, a t-shirt, and a running uniform. The approximate cost of this package is $50.00. We would like to have a united presence for the team and to do this, it would be great if everyone had a uniform. A payment for $55.00 by Friday, August 26 made out to Kenwood Academy would be appreciated.
 * Uniforms **