Cross Country (XC)
The club’s purpose is to foster a lifelong love of running. Our program teaches essential running skills while helping athletes build speed, endurance, and strength—all within a fun, team-oriented environment. Designed with multiple levels to accommodate varying ages and experience, our program ensures that every child has the opportunity to succeed and grow throughout the season.
Registration
Registration cost is $130. This covers conference fees + insurance, picnic brunch food, and a few sessions on the NPHS track.
WHAT
Cross country offers kids a unique experience - both as a contributor on a competitive team and as an individual pursuing personal goals.
Ages
6 to 18 years old
Race distances vary by age, from 2k to 5k. Training distances are proportional as well.
When
Our season begins August 4th and continues through October 25th. There is an additional post-season which runs mid-November through early December.
PRACTICES
Practice days are on M, Tu, Th and Sa. During the week, practices run between 5:15-6:45p. Weekend Saturday practices run between 9:00-11:00a.
WHERE
Practices are located around Newbury Park - see Resources: XC Practice Location Maps.
Most meets are located in either the San Fernando Valley and Santa Clarita Valley.
MEETS
The team competes in 7 regular season meets. Post-season includes an additional 4 meets.
Weekend meets are usually on Saturdays and run between 8:30-11:00a.
NPTC XC Uniforms
Singlets and shorts cost $40 each. Singlets are re-usable each XC season (design is different than track). Shorts are re-usable across XC and Track & Field seasons.
Frequently Asked Questions
What if my child has never run long distances?
Kids train in groups according to their experience and age. Kids running in groups have more fun. I would encourage everyone to give this sport a try. Families return year after year and kids make life-long friends and fun memories together on our team.
Which documents are required for registration?
Since fall 2024, a Birth Certificate is only needed once to verify an athlete's birthday at their first season registration.
Player Contract (athlete), Code of Conduct/Medical Waiver, and Volunteer Policy (parent) forms are needed each season.
Fall 2025 XC Season
Cross Country Team Registration Opens June 4th 2025. Our waitlist starts after the first 85 athletes.
The NPTC Cross Country team is part of the Valley Youth Conference (https://vyc-xc.org/), which includes Newbury Park and Cal Coast Track Club, Fillmore Condors, Flying Phoenix, Los Angeles Falcons, North Valley Golden Bears, Northridge Pacers, Roadrunner Racers, Santa Clarita Storm, Valley Raiders, Village Christian, Calabasas Cheetahs, Santa Clarita Warriors, Moorpark Lancers, and West Valley Eagles.
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