Practices
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Practice locations are below and SY Team App.
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Practice begins November 2nd (assuming most kids are in fall sports until then). This is a short but fun season!
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We require that all participants attend at least 1 practice per week or more if they are not participating in another sport practice at this time. They must also maintain good school grades.
Tentative Practice Schedule:
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11/2/26- @The Yates 4pm-5:30pm
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11/3/26- @Alcoa Trail Head 4pm-5:30pm
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11/4/26-@The Yates 4pm-5:30pm
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11/5/26-@Alcoa Trail Head 4pm-5:30pm
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11/9/26-@The Yates 4pm-5:30pm
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11/10/26-@Alcoa Trail Head 4pm-5:30pm
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11/12/26-@The Yates 4pm-5:30pm
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11/13/26- @The Yates 4pm-5pm
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11/14/26- Travel Day Louisville KY
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11/15/26- Race Day and Travel Day
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11/16/26-@The Yates 4pm-5:30pm
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11/17/26-@Alcoa Trail Head 4pm-5:30pm
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11/18/26-@The Yates 4pm-5:30pm
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11/24/26-@Alcoa Trail Head 4pm-5:30pm
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11/25/26-@The Yates 4pm-5:30pm
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Thanksgiving!
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11/27/26- Travel Day Charlotte NC
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11/28/26- Race Day
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11/29/26-Early Morning Departure Travel Day
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12/1/26-@The Yates 4pm-5:30pm
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12/2/26-@Alcoa Trail Head 4pm-5:30pm
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12/3/26-@The Yates 4pm-5pm
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12/4/26-Travel to Alabama
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12/5/26- @Alabama Race
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12/6/26-Depart for TN
Practice Locations
Meets
Meets are held at various locations around the USA. All scheduled information is in our team SportsYou app.
2026 Race Schedule :
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11/14/26 Middle School XC Nationals Louisville, KY (8th grade or lower only)
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11/28/2026 Brooks XC Championships South Regional Charlotte, NC (all ages)
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12/5/26 New Balance Running Lane XC Champs Huntsville AL
Practices are held at the following locations:
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The Yates' 668 Martin Mill Pike Rockford, TN 37853
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Alcoa G (Alcoa Greenway Bike Path)
1 Free Practice
Not sure if your kid will like MMXC? Contact Coach Michele to coordinate attending your free practice. Email michele@ruggedrunning.com.
Communication
All communication is done through our team app on sportsYou. This includes practice and meet schedules, sharing of photos, chat feature, coach tips, etc.
Who This is For
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Youth Ages 7-18 years old.
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This program is specifically for those wanting to compete in racing and is competitive.
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For example a 10 year old girl may run the 3k (about 2 miles) and would need to average under 8 minutes per mile.
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I'm here to help! Need additional preseason coaching? please let me know!
Cost
$170 for Fall XC.
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Registration fee includes your race jersey, race entry fees and operating expenses for the Non-Profit (insurance, etc).
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Payments will be made via VENMO or PayPal.
Additional Costs:
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USATF Annual Membership maybe (required) $30. TBD
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AAU $55 (NOT required at this time)
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Options to purchase additional MMXC apparel. i.e. running pants, t-shirts, hoodie, etc.
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Travel (Required, although I am willing to arrange team transportation and discounted accommodations and will work on getting donations and sponsors!)
"How many kids are lucky enough to be coached by a world class athlete! Michele is an inspiration to the kids she coaches (and their parents too). And Michele's coaching goes far beyond running. She helps the kids build relationships and learn health habits that will last them a lifetime."
Chad Krofta, Morrison
Team Sign Up
Program Investment:
$170 for Fall XC 2026 includes your jersey.
Additional Expenses:
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USATF Annual Youth Membership - $30 (required) -> you will currently select MMXC (Mountain Movers Cross Country) , and must submit a birth certificate( this can take several days to process) click here
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AAU registration (not required this season)