Cross Country

GENERAL PROGRAM INFORMATION

Welcome to Spartan Cross Country!

Registration is Now Open

The St. Edward Spartan Cross Country program is Newark’s only local youth running program designed for students in grades K–8. Our mission is to provide young athletes with access to a high-quality, organized sports experience that fosters both athletic and personal growth.

Every Spartan runner has the opportunity to compete fairly while developing fundamental skills in running, teamwork, and perseverance. Beyond the races, our program emphasizes sportsmanship, community, spirituality, and service to others—because caring for one another is at the heart of true success.

Join us this season and become part of a tradition that builds strong athletes and even stronger character!

You can find registration info and eligibility requirements below along with practices, games and volunteer coaching information for the St. Edward Cross Country Program. For additional information please visit the Oakland Diocese CYO Cross Country.

If you have additional questions please contact: Catarina Chennault.

ST. EDWARD CYO ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

IMPORTANT NOTE ON ST. EDWARD CYO ELIGIBILITY

To participate in the St. Edward CYO program, you must meet one of the following eligibility requirements as set forth by the St. Edward CYO board and the Oakland Diocese:

Enrolled as a student of St. Edward School
Enrolled in St. Edward Parish Faith Formation
Reside within the St. Edward Parish boundaries in accordance with the Oakland Diocese parish boundaries tool map here, as well as upload these documents:
1) Upload a copy of Birth Certificate if you are a new player
2) Upload a picture of your address from the diocese tool map
3) Upload a copy of current utility bill showing address within the St. Edward boundary

For additional information, please visit the St. Edward CYO player eligibility requirement page or contact us below.

Practice and Meets Schedules

Practices

Start Date: Monday, August 25
Days:TBD
Location: Don Edwards, Fremont

Meets

All meets are 1 mile in length with varying terrain and locations across Alameda County.

2025 Meet Schedule:

Saturday, Sept. 13 – Shadow Cliffs, Pleasanton
Friday, Sept. 26 –Joaquin Miller Park, Oakland
Friday, Oct. 3 –Crown Beach, Alameda
Friday, Oct 10 – Joaquin Miller Park, Oakland
Friday, Oct. 17 – Quarry Lakes, Fremont

For full details and updates, visit the Oakland Diocese CYO Cross Country page

Online Registration

2025 CYO Cross Country

ONLINE REGISTRATION

To register your child, please find your child's grade and click on "Register Now" button below to fill out the online form, which consists of the following:

CYO Parental Permission and Health Authorization Form
CYO Code of Conduct and Social Media Agreement Form
CYO Concussion Information Sheet

In addition, for participants NOT enrolled in either St. Edward School or Faith Formation must also upload the following items:

Check that your address qualify for the St. Edward Parish CYO boundary here.
Copy of current utility bill (PG&E, Water or Waste only) showing the player's parent's name and address
For new players only, please also upload a copy of her Birth Certificate

Please note that St. Edward CYO Cross Country is open to all Grades K-8.