A: The levels we offer include Elementary, Middle School and Highschool (Junior Varsity & Varsity)

A: All team levels practice three times a week (Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday) at parks in and around the Greenwood area from 6-8pm. Wednesday practice is optional for elementary athletes. Parks used include Northeast Park, Freedom Park, Westside Park, Don Challis Park and Independence Park.

A: The official season starts the week after July 4th and ends in mid-October. After season opportunities are also available to our athletes, but not required. These include the National Christian and Homeschool Championship, the USATF Jr Olympics and NXR championships in November. Optional summer conditioning is offered once a week in June/July. Most athletes who compete in cross country also join the track team in the spring to continue to train and run.

A: Indy Genesis Cross Country started in 2017

A: No. While Indy Genesis is a competitive cross country program, no previous running experience is required. The head coach assesses each runner based on his/her ability and develops an individual training plan to build a runner’s confidence, strength, and stamina.

A: Yes. A uniform is provided to the athlete at no additional charge. The uniform must be returned at the end of the season. There is a $40 replacement fee if the uniform is lost, destroyed, or not returned.

A: Costs vary depending on age. There is a 30% discount for the second and third siblings and an 80% discount for the fourth or more siblings in the same sport. Check the Cross Country Registration web page for costs for the season.

A: Elementary ages: 1st grade to 5th grade (there only a couple of meets for 1st through 3rd grade), Middle School 6th – 8th grade with 5th typically allowed and sometimes 4th, and High School 9th – 12th grade.

A: We compete against public schools, private schools and other homeschools around the Indianapolis area. Competitions start in mid-August and finish in mid-October. Indy Genesis strives to provide a combination of big and small events to allow our athletes to compete on a variety of courses, to provide opportunities for our athletes to be successful, and to schedule some tough competition to push our athletes. Most meets are held on Saturday mornings, but there are occasional mid-week evening competitions.

A: We have opportunities for Elementary (3rd-5th), Middle School (6th-8th) and High School (Jr Varsity and Varsity). Younger athletes (2nd grade and lower) are considered based on ability and coach approval. Athletes can run up one division based on parent/coach decision. For Jr Varsity and Varsity teams, a player must not have had his/her 19th birthday prior to September 1 of the current season. Each of the Varsity boys team and Varsity girls team is typically comprised of the top 7 high school runners, but the number is ultimately based on the rules established by each event organizer. Events typically allow an unlimited number of JV runners.

A: Please use our registration page, which can be found here.

A: Some travel is required, but no overnight stays are necessary during the regular season. Most meets are in the Indy-metro area, but there is occasional statewide travel. There is an opportunity to go to a National competition in Tennessee at the beginning of November, but it is not required. The athlete can also compete in the USATF Jr Olympics, but the fees associated with these events are not paid for by Indy Genesis.