|
Hello Valley United Cross Country Families,
We are so excited for the upcoming Valley United Season! It is very important for you to carefully read all Newsletters! We have 12 teams comimg together for our Valley United Team and we want all to stay informed as there are some very important deadlines to be able to compete at the USATF Association qualifier! Please make sure you get your USATF membersip card TODAY if you did not apply for it yet! We cannot register your athletes until you have gotten the membership, and uploaded your birth document in your USATF profile to the National office.
If you are new, you need to make sure you click the team affiliation link and add Valley United Track Team 33-0015.
You will also need to upload a birth document at the same time if this is your first time to have a membersip. You will see that on your profile or it will also be sent in the email after you sign up.
If you need to transfer your membership -Please click on the membership tap on the right on your profile and then click on the 3 dots to the left of the name, them click on transfer tab and choose Valley United Track Club to start the change to our team!
This needs to all be done on Now.
https://www.usatf.org/home/top-utility-nav-content/membership
At the Nov 15th Association race the Top 5 teams and the top 30 indivduals will move on to the Regional race Nov 22nd in Escondito Ca at Kit Karson Park. All races are mandatory. The top 5 teams, and top 30 individules from the Region 15 race will atvance to the National Junior Olympis in Layfette Lousiana Dec 10-13 The race is on Saturday Dec 12th
UNIFORMS
Will not be available at the meet. If you did not pick it up at the practice yesterday, please contct Coach Elaine to arange pick up.
SPIRIT WEAR- Must order today
You can order shirts, hoodies, warmups, merchandise on our website at valleyunitedstriders.org It takes about 2 -3 weeks to get them . The store is open now and we have new items. There are no refunds or exchanges as most of these items are custom made for us. We will try to have all items ordered by Nov. 2nd to receive by the Nov 15th meets but it may take a little longer. You can order from the top banner on the website- Orders after this will come before the Regional meet.
Steps for USATF Card
Renew or apply for your USATF Card ON Nov. 1st (be sure to choose our team) VALLEY UNITED TRACK CLUB TEAM 33-0015) All new athletes will need to upload their birth document from this website after you get your card. Pleae click on the verify birth tab to the right of your name to upload. I will not be able to register your athletes untill all steps are complete and registration closes Wednesday Nov 10th and there are no late entries allowed.
https://www.usatf.org/home/top-utility-nav-content/membership
Post Season Race Schedule
Sunday Nov. 15th - Association Qualifier Meet- Central Park -
Sunday Nov.22nd - Rgional Qualifier Meet - Escondito Ca. for all who qualify by placing in the over all top 30 or are on a A or B team that places in the top 5 in the Association meet- Ket Karson Park 3333 Bear Valley Pkwy Econdido
Saturday Dec 12th - Junior Olympic National Champioship -for all who qualify by placing in the over all top 30 or are on a A or B team that places in the top 5 in the Regional meet-
Please arrive in Lafette on Thursday Dec 10th . There will be a team walk through practice and bib pick up on Friday Dec 11th at 11:30 at the course, Moncus Park, 2913 John Lafette La 70503s
Optional Race for any athlete Nov 7th
There is an optional USATF race in Huntington Beach. If you are interested in going please send me your name and I will register you. You will need to bring $7.00 cash, exact change, to the race. This is completely optional and just for fun if you would like to attend, Most coaches will not be in attendance. Race Info:
SANCTIONED BY: USA-TF DATE: Saturday, November 7, 2026 INVITE HOST: Lightning Youth Academy/ Lightning Youth Running Club CONTACT: Coach Cholula at (714) 699-3345 or cholula@lyacademy.org SITE: Central Park; 6622 Lakeview Dr., Huntington Beach 92648 PARKING: You can park on Central Park Dr. or in the parking lot on Golden West.
DESCRIPTION: The Lightning at the Beach Cross Country Invitational is a competitive event for clubs, schools and the community in Huntington Beach Race distances vary by age division and category:4K Open race for adults; 2K, 3K, and 4K races for youth participants. Race start times may be delayed, but races will not begin earlier than scheduled. KEY TIMES:
● 7:00 am– Team packet & individual bib pickup begins.
● 7:50 am- Coaches meeting by the starting line
. ● 8:00 am- Open & Masters Race
● 8:30 am- First Youth Race DISTANCE, SCHEDULE & AGE DIVISION: Times may start later but NOT earlier.
● 4K Open: Men & Women @ 8:00 am
● 2K Race 2: Girls 8 & under @ 8:30 am
● 2K Race 2: Boys 8 & under @ 8:50 am
● 3K Race 3: Girls 9-10 yrs @ 9:10 am
● 3K Race 3: Boys 9-10 yrs @ 9:35 am
● 3K Race 4: Girls 11-12 yrs @ 10:00 am
● 3K Race 4: Boys 11-12 yrs @ 10:25 am
● 4K Race 5: Girls 13-18 yrs @ 10:50 am
● 4K Race 5: Boys 13-18 yrs @ 11:15 am
Practice Locations - All are Tentative
Please make sure you get to a practice! Athletes are welcome to attend any Valley United Practice
Storm - Central Park M0n, Tue, Thurs, -Central Park 6:00-7:30- meet near the stairs, - Sat. Nov 7th - 8:00 am at West Creek Park 24247 Village Circle Valencia
Condors - TBA
Panthers - Monday Tuesday Thursday 415-515. Locations around Newbury Park and Thousand Oaks.
We may do a couple track practices as well. Please contact Koby kobyreynolds@gmail.com
Roadrunners -Marie Kerr Park 6:30 am Txt for days 661-839-4755 or 661-992-8705 meet in the parking lot near the pool
Raiders - Still working on times and location
Calabasses - We will post as much as we know about our week’s practice schedule on our website home page each Sunday night.
Flying Pheonix - Mon, Wed, Thur, 6-8 Central Park - meet at the Flag Pole
Pacers - Tuesday and Thursday at 5:45-7:15 pm at Boeckmann Park, 11930 Mason Ave, Porter Ranch CA 91326.
All other practices, check with your home team!
| 
