How to Earn a Varsity Letter

Earning a Varsity Letter:  In XC we don’t like to set time goals-because every race/course is different.  And courses can be different in August than in October because of temperature and ground conditions.  Also the size of race affects your time.  Listed here are the programs guidelines for lettering.  Remember the coach still has discretion concerning letters.  If you are a one-hit wonder like ‘MBOP’ by Hanson- you will not letter.  Consistency/gradual time decline is the key.

      1. Freshmen- 18:29
      2. Sophomore- 17:59
      3. Junior- 17:29
      4. Senior- 16:59 (or participate on the team for 3+ years).
      5. Also winning a race automatically earns you a varsity letter.
      6. Average top 20 on the team throughout the entire season. 
      7. Running a varsity race for half the season.  That means 5 races.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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