Due to the excellent reputation of Milton Cross Country, the team has experienced significant growth over the last several years. While we would love to continue to accept all runners, of all abilities, this brings a bevy of concerns such as athlete safety and size constraints. Therefore, the team will be reduced. Please know that the decision to limit the team size was a difficult one made only after much deliberation and all options considered. This change will allow the coaches better access to the runners, the ability to train as a team and continue to provide a positive practice environment.
For the first two weeks of practice the coaches will be evaluating a large number of factors as to who makes the team with an emphasis on the results of the time trial. In order to be prepared for the fall season we strongly suggest each athlete begin running now and continue through the summer so that they will be able to meet the requirements and do so without risk of injury. We also recommend registering in a timely manner providing all necessary forms and paying applicable fees prior to the first day of practice. The registration fees, less half the uniform fee, will be refunded should the athlete not make the team.
We do not know how many runners will try out nor do we know a specific time needed to make the team. Just know that we intend to have the largest team we can support logistically and we want to remain the largest high school cross country program in the State of Georgia.