2012-forms and fees due to the athletic office by 8-7-12!

Southwest High School Cross Country Team
Southwest High School has a rich cross country tradition and has won more State High School Cross-Country Boys Team Championships than any other Minnesota school.  At Southwest, one can be a “full” member of the team, and even earn a letter, without ever racing in a meet.  Non-competitive or fitness runners are valued as highly as those who compete for Conference, Regional and State titles. As a result, Southwest’s cross-country team alumni are now competing at NCAA Division I schools (including Stanford, Georgetown, and Minnesota), Division III schools (including Macalester, Carleton, Grinnell, Knox, and Tufts), as well as running for fitness in colleges, on trails and paths around the world.

Summer Training

Both the boys and girls team meet each morning at 8:00am at the high school track throughout the summer to run together. All new team members, including incoming freshmen, are encouraged to join in and participate as often as they can. If you want to get in some miles to get in shape, this is the practice to come to. There are runners of all ability levels, so you will find someone to run with. Some of the team members also meet again at the track at 4:00pm to work on their running form and speed. This practice is also open to all team members.

Fall Registration

You can register for cross country and other fall sports in August 2012 at the Southwest gym.  Forms can be downloaded from the Southwest High School athletics homepage and completed before registration.  You will also have an opportunity to meet coaches and some teammates.

Fall Calendar
The current calendar is shown below and will be updated as events and meets are scheduled.  To view the full calendar please scroll down.  The calendar for 2012 will be updated closer to the 2012 season.

Annual Southwest Cross Country 5K Fun Walk / Run
The 3rd Annual Southwest Cross Country 5K Fun Walk / Run was held on Saturday, October 15, 2011.  Please watch this space for detail on registration for 2012 event.

Questions?

If you are interested in cross country or have questions about the program, you may contact Rich Knowlton of our Booster club at 612-600-8706 or richknowlton@me.com.

Questions about the cross country website?  Please email swcc.mpls@gmail.com.