News and Announcements
Register for the Cross Country Season
Cross Country at Whitney Young HS is a no cut sport. If you're interested in running (no prior experience needed) and are dedicated to coming to practice each day, please join us!
Everyone running with the team this year will need to officially register. Please note (to the veterans) that there is a NEW SYSTEM for registration so everyone must complete this process.
The below forms will be available through the registration link but you can download it here and begin filling them out in preparation for filling out the registration. You will be required to upload these forms on the website. Do NOT give them to Coach Wiegmann. He cannot accept them.
The fee for Cross Country, this year, will be $250. Fees must be paid in cash or by check to the office
Everyone running with the team this year will need to officially register. Please note (to the veterans) that there is a NEW SYSTEM for registration so everyone must complete this process.
The below forms will be available through the registration link but you can download it here and begin filling them out in preparation for filling out the registration. You will be required to upload these forms on the website. Do NOT give them to Coach Wiegmann. He cannot accept them.
- Physical - For those of you with physicals on file, please note that they are only valid for 398 days (1 year and 1 month). At that point they become invalid and athletes become ineligible.
- IHSA Acknowledgement and Consent Form
- CPS Acknowledgement and Consent Form
The fee for Cross Country, this year, will be $250. Fees must be paid in cash or by check to the office
- checks made out to "Whitney Young High School"
- in the memo list: Boys Cross Country and write the student ID
Practices
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Practice occurs every day at 3:30pm after school. The first couple of weeks may run about 2 hours but should settle into a 1.5 hour routine as the team starts to build a regular routine.
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Get ready to run...
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Injuries often happen due to improper running technique and shoes. For those of you veteran runners, now is the time to get some new shoes!
For the newer runners, head out to a local running store (like Fleet Feet or Road Runner Sports) and get fitted for a proper running shoe! Shoe experts will be able to give you advice on the proper shoe to purchase and within your budget! RIGHT NOW is a great time to buy running shoes since all the running stores are prepared for the upcoming Cross Country season and many shoes are on sale! Buy trainers for practice and (if you're interested) spikes for competition. Let the stores know that you are a Whitney Young athlete and they oftentimes will give you a discount. |
Whitney Young Boys Running
at a glance
Cross Country
The Cross Country season runs, generally, from August - November. Practices begin in the summer with conditioning between the Cross Country and Track seasons.
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Track and Field
The Track and Field season is divided between an indoor and outdoor season. The disciplines, that make up the Track and Field seasons include: distance, hurdles, and field events.
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Coaches
Our coaches are committed to helping our runners excel in their discipline. More information about our coaches can be in our Coaches Corner section.
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