Andover Athletic Association

Welcome to 2023 Cross Country Registration

Please note that this program is for Andover, Minnesota and all surrounding communities with no geographic limitations.  This registration session will allow you to sign consents, provide contact information, confirm player/guardian intentions and to submit payment.  Please read through each page carefully to ensure all information is provided accurately.  To complete registration through our secure site, please have your Visa, MasterCard, Discover or Checking account information available.  Following the completion of this registration, you will see a charge on your account from Andover Athletic Association.

Early Registration (before August 15th): $49 (Use code: 2023CCEarly)

Regular Registration (After August 15th through September 3rd): $69

Volunteer Opt-out Cost: $30 (each parent is asked to volunteer for at least one meet)

If you are registering 3 or more children, please contact the director below for a discount code for the 3rd child BEFORE registering.

About AAA Cross Country

Our program welcomes kids in grades 1-5 from Andover, Minnesota  and all surrounding communities.  No equipment is needed except a pair of running/tennis shoes (no spikes).

Meets

Kids will compete in Four Sunday afternoon meets (weather permitting) at Anoka High School.  For the 2023 season, tentative meets are scheduled for:

• September 24th
• October 1st
• October 8th
• October 15th

Meets will begin at appx 2:00pm and last about 1 hour including awards. We will be running the Boys and Girls teams together. Races will still be broken up based on Grade/Distance/Gender.

• Grade 1-3 Girls & Boys (1 Mile)
• Grade 4-5 Girls & Boys (1.5 Mile)

Athletes will receive a high-quality performance style AAA Cross Country shirt and compete for ribbons.  The top-8 runners of each gender in each race receive a ribbon based on their place as well as Personal Record ribbons for improvement. Depending on number of 1st grade registrants may give them their own race.

Practices

Practice will begin Mid-September.  Schedules will vary somewhat by team and coach.  Practice locations will be determined by coaches and will last approximately 30 minutes to 1 hour. 

Interested but concerned about conflicts with other sports? No Problem!  The Cross Country program puts the emphasis on developing distance running and personal achievement.  It also serves as a complimentary sport to other activities.  Team practice attendance is flexible if your athlete is busy running at another sport.  

Please direct questions regarding the Andover Athletic Association's Cross Country program or this registration session to: