Interested in joining our Cross Country teams? Complete the paperwork items at the bottom of the page, and bring them ALL and a check for $50 payable to DFHS for the athletic fee, to your first conditioning or practice. Athletes will not be allowed to participate in conditioning without COMPLETE paperwork. Current spring athletes must have a renewed physical dated AFTER April 15, 2012. We will have conditioning Tuesday and Thursday May 15, 17, 22, and 24, from 4-5:15 at the stadium, and then Tues-Wed-Thurs 7:30-9am starting June 5, for most weeks in the summer. Schedule may be adjusted. Sign up for our XC email list to stay informed, and follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Summer conditioning is vital to having a successful Fall season. Athletes are NOT required to attend conditioning, but it is highly recommended. Athletes should always be prepared for weather conditions, have water, and make arrangements for prompt pickup from conditioning. Additional information can be found in the Handbook, using the link at the top of the page. Please make sure are read through our attendance policies for when the season officially begins Aug 21. Confused about shoes, talk to me first, or visit Fleet Feet on Columbiana Drive. You may email us at dutchforkrunners@gmail.com Rising 7th graders and older may participate.
Summer Camp info: Camp is not for beginning runners, unless you are used to high daily mileage. Camp will be Sunday July 29- Aug 2 at Appalachian State University. Deposit is due by June 1, with the balance due by July 2. Please see this information sheet for signup and more details: XCTeamCamp.pdf
Silver Fox 5K Trail Run Aug 11th @ Saluda Shoals Info Page
Thanks to our 2011 Race Sponsors !!
Roland Hakes, 1600 Meter
2012 State Champion, 4:13
Congratulations Roland Hakes, winning the 1600 Meter State Championship, his 4th State Championship in his career, with the fastest time in the state, 4:13, setting a new DFHS record.
Roland Hakes, State Champion !
2011 4A Cross Country
Congratulations Roland Hakes, winning his second Cross Country State Championship ! Roland set yet another DF 5K record with a 15:10 time, equaling the State Championship course record, finishing his Cross Country career as the fastest 5K runner in DF History !
Boys Varsity, 4th in State!
( Jackson McGregor(alternate), Jo Klasnic, Michael Bradley, Roland Hakes, Chris Stafford, Zac Jaynes, Sam Noblet, Nathan Jones )
Highest 4A finish, and fastest team in Dutch Fork History!
Our Varsity Seniors!
Coach Corley, Coach Mincel,
Roland Hakes, Sam Noblet, Zac Jaynes, Coach Lindler
Congratulations DF Boys!
2011 Region Champions!
Undefeated in region competition!
Nathan Jones, *Roland Hakes ( Region Champion ), *Zac Jaynes, *Jo Klasnic, Sam Noblet, *Chris Stafford, Michael Bradley, Jackson McGregor *denotes All-Region Runner!
Congratulations to Hope Whisman! Girls Region Champion!
Amelia Syfert also selected as All-Region Runner!
Videos shown at the banquet are available via the Videos link to the left.
Roland Hakes, 2010 4A State Cross Country Champion!
Congratulations to State Champion Roland Hakes for setting the new DF 5K record with a 15:34 time, breaking the old record of 15:36.75 he set a week earlier, and 15:42 set by Everett Ernst in 1996!
All-Region Runners: Amelia Syfert (2), Taylor Quindlen (5), Haley Saxby (7), Roland Hakes (2)
Optional conditioning will be Tues and Thurs May 15, 17, 22, and 24, 4-5:15pm, and Tues-Wed-Thurs 7:30am-9am starting June 5, throughout the summer. Official Cross Country practice will begin Aug 21. ( ALL athletes MUST have updated paperwork, even if they participated in Track & Field, or other spring sports - all must be dated AFTER April 15, 2012 )
Remember all athletes MUST complete the forms listed below, and bring with them to the first conditioning or practice. All forms must be complete AND signed! Bring water!
**PRIOR to participation in conditioning or practice, all athletes MUST have:
1) a birth certificate on file with the school ( if new to athletics, please bring a copy)
2) a medical and eligibility info sheet completed (F-A100)
3) a current physical dated April 15, 2012 or later (F-A200 or equivalent, 2 pages)
4) a medical history form completed (F-A200, 2 pages, same as #3)
Forms 2-4 are available for download, just click the links above.
5) All high school athletes must also pay a one-time per school year $50 athletic participation fee. Please make checks payable to Dutch Fork High School, with "Athletic Fee" and your athlete's name in the memo line.
*During the school year, practice is every school day from 4- 5:45. Please see the Handbook link at the top regarding rain and weather accomodations. Athletes should ALWAYS bring water with them to practice.
Contact us: dutchforkrunners@gmail.com