05/24/2026
The information below is also included on the Crossroads and Creekside Middle School websites on the "Sports" link.
Crossroads: https://www.fairfieldcityschools.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=183896&type=d&pREC_ID=383497
Creekside:
https://www.fairfieldcityschools.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=183897&type=d&pREC_ID=383472
Fairfield Middle School Cross-Country Information:
Welcome! We are looking forward to the upcoming cross-country season and are excited that you are interested in joining us. Below you will find useful information to help prepare you to be a part of our team.
Current Coaching Staff: (Email is always the best way to get in contact with us)
Coach Trentman (Creekside) [email protected]
Coach Caroll (Creekside) [email protected]
Coach Piatt (Crossroads) [email protected]
Coach Ziegenhardt (Crossroads) [email protected]
Summer Conditioning:
We are planning to begin optional summer conditioning on July 7th - bring your friends! These practices will include running workouts and strength conditioning. They are a great opportunity to get to know your teammates and prepare for the upcoming season.
*If you are unable to attend, no worries. We want everyone to enjoy their summer and know that the timing does not work for all schedules; however, it will help prevent injuries if you try to run before official practices start in August.
Beginning July 7, summer conditioning will be held at the following times/locations:
Mondays (9-10 a.m.) Joyce Park
Wednesdays (9-10 a.m.) Rentschler Forest MetroPark Reigart Road
Fridays (9-10 a.m.) William Harbin Park
We encourage everyone to carpool!
Requirements for Participation in Official Practices and Meets:
--Athletic FinalForms (checkmark Cross Country under sports on FinalForms)
--Current Physical on file (can be scheduled through your doctor, The Little Clinic, Walgreens/CVS)
--$125 Fees paid (must be paid before our 1st meet; payment plans are available)
Season Expectations:
We hope to keep everyone on the team who wants to participate; however, we need to make sure expectations are clear. We practice at public parks during summer conditioning – please remember you are representing Fairfield and should be respectful of everything and everyone around you. We want to have fun, but also want to be mindful of others.
Once the official season begins, we will set up communication for coaches/athletes/parents who are committed to being on the team. In the meantime, we will email any updates on summer conditioning. During the official season, if you need to miss a practice, please communicate with a coach. We understand people have other commitments, appointments, or athletes get sick, but please just let us know if you will be absent. If you have 3 unexcused absences (missing for no reason), you will be unable to participate in meets.
In order to practice: Bring a water bottle, wear proper athletic clothes, and running shoes. If you are not wearing proper running shoes (crocs, sandals, etc) we will not let you run that day. We recommend getting fitted at a local running store because not every shoe works for every runner; they often offer discounts to cross-country athletes.
MANDATORY PRACTICES START MONDAY, AUGUST 3RD at Creekside
Please feel free to reach out with any questions you may have. Welcome to the team!
