Interested in competing in U.S. College Cross Country?

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What to expect when competing in U.S. college cross country:

Fall Semester:

• Cross country is a Fall sport, played in the first half of the U.S. school year.
• Meets are usually between early September and late November.
• You can expect approximately 5 cross country meets in an average season.
• As an individual sport, you will travel with the team but compete in different events.

Spring Semester:

• The Spring semester is the off-season for cross country but student-athletes typically compete in track and field events.
• You can expect to practice a maximum of 8 hours a week during spring.
• As an individual sport, cross country schedules will feature solo or small group practices.
• Weight lifting and conditioning will be required in addition to technical training in preparation for the upcoming fall season.

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 Cross Country programs nationwide participate in all levels of intercollegiate athletics.

NCAA – National Collegiate Athletic Association

The NCAA endorses three divisions of men’s collegiate cross country.

Division I

• Currently, there are 316 competing men’s teams in Division I cross country
• 12.6 full cross country scholarships are available per men’s cross country and track and field team

Division II

• Currently sponsor 273 men’s cross country programs
• 12.6 full cross country scholarships available per men’s cross country and track and field team

Division III

• Currently sponsor 4o5 men’s cross country programs
• Financial aid is available but is not considered athletic scholarship

NAIA – National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics

The NAIA endorses one division of men’s collegiate cross country

• Currently sponsor 207 men’s cross country programs
• 12 full cross country scholarships available per men’s cross country and track and field team

NJCAA – National Junior College Athletic Association

The NJCAA endorses three divisions of men’s collegiate cross country.

• Currently sponsor 145 men’s cross country programs across three divisions
• 1o full cross country scholarships available across all divisions
  

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