ROCKFORD WILDCATS

Welcome to the Wildcat’s
Home Page - Rockford, Illinois'Youth Cross Country Team

The Wildcats is a Youth Cross-Country Team that started running in 1997. The program is designed to let kids have fun while learning about running. The ages of our runners range from 5 - 18. The program is open to all who might be interested. We compete in a series of cross-country meets during the fall beginning in early October. The Wildcats host a meet on October 25, 2008, which is open to all youth runners.
The Wildcats are affiliated with the Rockford Road Runners which is a Road Runners Club of America organization, USA Track and Field and AAU.

If you are visiting this website and wish to join the Wildcat Team you
only need two things, a desire to run and a pair of running shoes.
Join us at any practice (click here for Practices)
or e-mail us for more information. We accommodate runners of all abilities.
Be a Wildcat start running today.

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Rockford Wildcats 2008 Scholarships

Click Here for additional information and application.

Applications Must be Submitted by May 30^th 2008

2008 Wildcats Spring Schedule

Click here for Wildcat sign-up form

We start running again on Monday June 2nd. 2008

Date	Time	Place
Sunday April 27 – Heritage Race – 1:00p.m
We are taking a short break so coaches can get caught up with things around the house. We will have a short schedule in June before we start back three days a week in early July. Look for the upcoming races and information about the summer schedule to be posted soon.
Mon. 6/2	6:00pm	Puri Crest Picnic Area – Rock Cut State Park
Tues. 6/10	6:00pm	Puri Crest Picnic Area – Rock Cut State Park
Wed. 6/18	6:00pm	Puri Crest Picnic Area – Rock Cut State Park
Thurs. 6/26	6:00pm	Puri Crest Picnic Area – Rock Cut State Park
Mon. 6/30	6:00pm	Puri Crest Picnic Area – Rock Cut State Park



Races
June 7^th - 911 3k race

We often get inquires about Track & Field, while we do track workouts during the summer as we prepare for the State Street Mile race we are not a track and field team. If you are looking specifically for a track and field program we suggest that you look at Rockford’s F.I.R.E. Track & Field Team. This program is run by the Rockford Park District and is a revamped and expanded program beginning in 2008 it replaces their former program.

Click here for Rockford Park District - FIRE Track and Field

If you would like to give running a try you are welcome to join us

at any time as there is no cost to join the Rockford Wildcats.

Once your F.I.R.E track season is over

come run Cross Country with the Rockford Wildcats.

Meet Results 1997-2007 click here.

Check out the Practices page for complete fall schedule and the Workouts page for our workouts

Wildcat Mission Statement

We will provide all youth with the opportunity to
reach personal goals, be a leader, practice good
sportsmanship and learn respect for self and others.

Wildcats will be positive role models.
Wildcats value each runner and the efforts they are making.
Wildcats realize that each runner has different talents, abilities and goals.
Wildcats measure success by effort and personal satisfaction rather than place or time.
Wildcats value the relationships made and the fun shared by all kids who are team members.

Go Wildcats !!!

Check FAQ for the answers???
We do NOT run in lightning. If there is lighting practice will be canceled. We will run in rain
during the summer as long as it does not require swimming. d other often asked questions.

PICTURES
Check out the Photo page for new pictures if you have a favorite
either e-mail or bring to practice and we can scan and load.

Do You
Know?

Summer - 2008
We are running come

Join us at any of our practices!

Click on Practices for more info.

When: See Schedule.
Where:

Click on the pages below to see more.

Practices	Meet Results	Meet the Coaches	Wildcat
Workouts	Frequently Asked Questions	Running Quotes & Inspiration	Something New Coming Soon
Meets	Photos	Wildcat Kid's Page

USA Track & Field Age Groups
PeeWee - Age 7 & 8 Bantam - Age 9 & 10 Midget - Age 11 & 12
Youth - Age 13 & 14 Intermediate - Age 15 & 16 Young Adult - Age 17 & 18

Wildcat Coach: Mike Mapes
E-mail Mike here

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