The Knoxville Youth Athletics Post Season Cross Country program is a five week endurance athletics program for boys and girls 11-18. The program gives young athletes an opportunity to experience competitive cross country running, and to give middle school and high school athletes a chance to extend their cross country season against regional and national competition.
Footlocker National Finalists
Tony Cosey – Central HS – 91′
Christy Baird – West HS – 97′
Clint McKelvey – Maryville HS – 08′
Matthew Sonnenfeldt – West HS – 08′
Joanna Thompson – Catholic HS – 10′
National Team Finalists (NTN)
Oak Ridge RC -07′
Program Coaches Have Guided Athletes who have
Won 26 Individual State HS Cross Country Championships
Won 4 Individual State MS Cross Country Championships
Qualified for the NCAA Cross Country Championships
Garnered NCAA All-American Honors
Represented the USA in International Cross Country Competition
There are no qualifying standards for cross country. However this program is not for beginers and is designed to prepare partiicants to experience the next level in cross country. This program is intended to provide expert instruction to those experienced cross country athletes wishing to perform on a regional and national level.
Program Fees: $80 In addition to program fees, each athlete is also responsible for his or her meet entry fees and travel fees. Program fee includes KYA Jersey
Bobby Holcombe
Program Director Knoxville Youth Athletics Cross Country Programs
Practice Site | Location | Start Date | Practice Days and Times |
Victor Ashe Park | Meet at Picnic Shelter | 10/25/16 – Middle School and Younger 11/1/16 – High School runners not running State 117/16 – High School runners who ran State | M thru TH / 4:30PM – 6:15PM |
Springbrook Park – Alcoa | Pavilion near Community Center Tennis Cts | Same | M thru TH 4:30-6:15 PM |
Farragut Library Park | Meet at Pavilon closest to Library | Same | M thru TH 4:30-6:15 PM |
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Special thanks to: Town of Farragut
How to Register for the Team:
Registration and program fee payment (Visa /Mastercard /Debit) must be made online at the link below. You must register prior to practicing.
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Meet / Travel Information:
Date | Meet | Meet Location | General Meet Info | KYA Team Meet and Travel Info |
1112/16 | KYA Youth Cross Country Invite ES-MS Runners Only | Victor Ashe Park Knoxville | Meet Info | Sign Up for Meet (KYA Athletes ONLY) CLOSED KYA Meet Entries |
11/18/16 | Hoka One One Postal Nationals – Tennessee presented by KYA 3200m – High School Only | Hardin Valley Academy | Meet Info | Meet Entries as of 11-18 (10 AM) |
11/19/16 | Cross Country Coaches Youth National Championships ES-MS Runners Only | Angel Mounds State Park Evansville, IN | Meet Info | Online Meet Sign Up (KYA Athletes Only) CLOSED |
11/26/16 | Footlocker South Regional ES-MS and HS | Charlottle, NC | KYA Entries Do Not Enter Onlnne See Entry Blank to Right | Online Sign Up for Athlete Team Travel Online Sign Up For Parents Rooms |