Welcome to the Inglemoor Cross Country Team Booster Website

^{Cross country is a coed, no-cut sport where everyone is welcome to join-- from brand-new runners to aspiring State Champs!} 

^{Check back here often for updates.  Recent updates in red (thru 9/13/26)} 

Meet Schedule & Results:

See 2026 IHS XC Schedule

Call for Volunteers! 

Please pick a spot or two to volunteer to support the team. We have multiple events coming up that can't succeed without a little help! See  2026 XC Volunteer Sign-Up

Week 3 Highlights:

Great job by our cross country athletes in our first two races of the season! On Thursday 9/10, we raced 13 schools in the KingCo Class Races, with a boys and girls race for every grade level. On a course just over two miles, our girls placed 3rd overall and our boys 6th!  Grace Ding (11:46) and Sammy Connell (9:52), each captured their Senior Race crown with the fastest times recorded on the day! Next on the team for the Senior races were Addy Lee (7th overall) and Calvin Chang (24th). Top team finishers in the underclassmen races were... JUNIORS: Cassidy Anderson (4th) and Lola Estrada (5th); Titus Dow (13th) and Cooper Sigurdson (24th). SOPHOMORES: Ava Simonetta (4th) and Sarah Bucher (54th); Joey Benoit (6th) and Colton Connell (36th). FRESHMEN: Willow Dillaway (15th) and Elsa Oleson (29th); Jace Pratt (3rd) and James Bourn (10th).

With just one day to recharge, the Vikings faced 31 of the top schools in the PNW at the Tahoma Coed Relays on Saturday. Our top team of Sammy Connell, Grace Ding, Titus Dow, Jace Pratt, and Ava Simonetta placed 6th overall to earn medals and a spot on the podium!

We also want to use this space to celebrate some notable performances...This week's shout-outs include Jace Pratt and Lola Estrada. Jace began his high school XC career with a 3rd place finish against over 200 freshmen on Thursday, then led off the Tahoma Relays, going toe-to-toe with some of the fastest runners in the PNW from any grade level. Great debut, Jace! Lola Estrada tore through the Junior Girls Race in the KingCo Class Races to place 5th. Lola is rebounding from injury challenges during her sophomore campaign. Her patience and perserverance are paying off!

XC Event Preview: 

Get photos of your athlete in action... Post your photos of them and teammates... Together, we'll have more of the race course covered with our cross country photo sharing program... FREE, thanks to the Boosters. Check it out under the menu at the top this page --> About--> Boosters and scroll down.

General Information for Fall Season Practices

• At St. Edward Park, we meet at the flagpole by the playground. Drop off is OK and carpooling is encouraged.
• If parking inside St. Edward Park, a Discover Pass is required to avoid a ticket. You can purchase passes at the kiosk within the park ($10/day) or ($45/yr) online HERE. 
• Parents/guardians and athletes must have completed all registration tasks in Final Forms to participate.
• Athletes not cleared for practice will not be able to participate (per school and WIAA rules) and will be sent home.
• Athlete physicals must be sent to the athletic office to be entered into Final Forms. (Coaches cannot accept them.) Athletes without a current physical on file may attend practice to hear information but may not otherwise participate.
• Attendance is taken every practice. A minimum of 5 practices are required for a student to compete in the 9/10 and 9/12 meets. 7 practices are required for any meet 9/16 or later. Athletes without the minimum practices may still attend a meet but cannot wear a uniform nor warm up with the team. They will be assigned a separate workout which will count as a practice.
• Email the coach 24hrs in advance if athlete will be missing practice to avoid an unexcused absence.
  
• High school sports are a big commitment. We expect athletes to make every reasonable effort to attend practices. 
• Injury is not a reason to miss practice. In the event of injury, the coaches will have alternate activities for safe participation.

Things to remember for practice​:

• Athletes should have proper running shoes in good condition (as evaluated by coaches).
• Have a watch. Just a simple one for tracking time of day is enough. Phones are not allowed during practice. We will have a secure place for them.
• Dress appropriately for the weather. Hot weather means running shorts, lightweight cotton or synthetic shirt, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen. Cool/wet weather means sweats, light rain jacket, long sleeve running shirt, warm hat, dry shirt for after the workout.
• Bring a water bottle with athlete's name on it. Water will also be provided on very hot days.
• Eat a small snack an hour before practice or bring one for after practice.
• In the event of inclement or hazardous conditions (e.g. smoke, lightning, heavy rain) the coach will send guidance as early as possible.

​XC Quick FAQ

Can I participate in practices or meets before my registration is complete? No. For athlete safety, registration is required. This includes medical clearance from your doctor, meaning you must have a physical exam from your doctor within the last two years. If this two-year period expires before the end of the season, you must complete a new exam to avoid interruption of your season. 

Why am I not receiving e-mails that the other athletes are? Until your registration is complete, you are not on the e-mail list. If still missing, check your "spam" folder: the sender will be "Final Forms." Information will usually be posted on this website in a timely manner, but e-mail contact will be useful for urgent notices, e.g. last-minute weather cancellations.

How often/long is practice? Practices will be M-F after school at 4pm unless otherwise noted. Practices are 90 minutes to 2 hrs depending on training needs and available daylight as the days shorten this fall.

How do we get to practice locations off campus? Parents can make any type of arrangement to get their athletes to and from practice. Coordinate with other parents, or reach out to Booster parents or captains for pro tips!

Are buses available? Buses are available for meets only. They are not available for practices and nearby meets (announced in advance).

Can I drive/pick up my athlete(s) to and from cross country meets? In most cases, coaches prefer that students ride the bus. However, parents may drive their athlete(s) to and from meets, IF an email is sent to the Athletic Director 24 hrs in advance. Athletes must check in with a coach upon arrival to the meet if not taking the bus. Parent/Guardians must sign out each of their athletes, and athletes must check out with a coach prior to leaving a meet.

Can my student drive themselves to a meet? Parent/Guardians must request permission from the Athletic Director no less than 24hrs in advance.

Where can I find addtional information about meets? Visit to see the team's official schedule, results, meet information, and athlete profiles on Athletic.net: 2026 IHS XC Schedule

How long are the races? Races are usually 5 kilometers (3.1 miles). We build up to this distance to carefully prepare every athlete.

What kind of running shoes are needed?/Do I need cross country spikes? We recommend visiting a running shoe store to try on running shoes (aka "trainers"). Visit the Coaches page for recommendations (click the menu at the top of this page-> About-> Coaches, then scroll down).

What if I have additional questions? Explore this website, with links at the top, side and bottom of the pages. Still more questions? Reach out to head coach Kelly Richards via email:

krichards@nsd.org

Important Links

• Conditioning Exercises
• June Training Plan
• July Training Plan
• August Training Plan
• New Runner Training Guide
• January Training
• Nov-Dec Training

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