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Welcome to the 2025 Cross Country Season! The first day of practice is Monday, August 11 from 7:30 – 9:30 am at North Park’s Deer Browse 1 Pavilion. Please register to join the NAXC Booster organization ASAP via this link.
While registration for fall sports takes place through Family ID, there is a separate registration and payment for NAXC Boosters. Please complete both registrations and payments. |
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About the NAXC Boosters Association The North Allegheny Cross Country Booster Association (NAXCBA) is a 501(c)3 registered non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the North Allegheny Cross Country runners and coaches. We are a group of parents who provide support for our runners by organizing pasta dinners, food tables for invitational meets, and weekly yoga classes. We supplement the Athletics Department by providing equipment and team t-shirts/hoodies for our athletes. We celebrate our runners by hosting a Recognition Night and other team related activities. To provide these services, the NAXCBA assesses dues and holds fundraisers to support team initiatives.
NAXCBA will communicate with you weekly during the season to relay important information regarding meet dates and directions, dates for fundraisers, volunteer opportunities, and events to support our athletes. |
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Parents’ Meeting and Team Dessert Night/Bake Off (Back by Popular Demand!) – August 15 Who: You AND your athlete(s) with your favorite dessert, some spare change, and a chair(s) in tow. You will use your spare change to vote for your favorite treat in the bake-off. What: A meeting with the NAXC coaches & Boosters, then a dessert buffet & competition to build team camaraderie! RSVP & additional info can be found in this Google Form. Please submit your response by Wednesday, August 13. Where: Overlook Pavilion at Knob Hill Park. Please consider carpooling as parking can be a bit tight. When: Dessert drop-off 6 pm, Parent Meeting* 6:15-7:15 pm, Dessert Buffet + Voting (with spare change) immediately following the Parent Meeting. Winners announced at the end of the evening. *Athletes can attend the meeting and/or hang out together in the park while the meeting takes place.
Why: Because—like online race results—bragging rights from this “sweet victory” last forever! Winners will receive a certificate and bragging rights for the rest of the season. Proceeds raised from voting with your spare change support our NAXCBA; really everyone wins! We hope to see you there! |
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Important Dates Last day for free IMPACT testing at NASH: Thursday, August 7 at 10 am. This test is required for all 9th and 11th grade athletes. New 10th and 12th grade athletes must have IMPACT testing as well. Additional information on the try-out dates, registration, physicals and IMPACT testing may be found here. First Day of Practice: Monday, August 11, 7:30 – 9:30 am; North Park, Deer Browse 1 Pavilion (Between Pie Traynor and Pool). Practices will move to 3 – 5 pm starting Monday, August 19. NAXC Parent Meeting & Team Dessert Night: Friday, August 15 at 6:15 pmat Overlook Pavilion in Knob Hill Park.
NAXC Car Magnet Sale: Friday, August 15 during the Parent Meeting and Dessert Night: $20 cash (preferred) or Paypal per 4.5x7.5 (bigger than last year!) car magnet. All proceeds benefit NAXCBA! Extra magnets will be available for sale throughout the season.
NAXC Team Photos: Seniors and Juniors: Tuesday, August 19 from 1:30 – 3 pm Sophomores and Freshmen: Wednesday, August 20 from 1:30 – 3 pm Rain date and make-ups: Thursday, August 21 at 3 pm
Team Pasta Parties: Friday, August 22 6 from 6 – 8 pm at the Pavilion at Devlin Park, McCandless Town Hall - click the link to donate food or volunteer at the event. Friday, September 5 from 6 – 8 pm at the Pavilion at Devlin Park, McCandless Town Hall Friday, September 12 from 6 - 8 pm at Overlook Pavilion at Knob Hill Park
NAXC Senior Recognition Night: Friday, October 17 from 5 - 8 pm at McKnight Elementary.
NAXC Parent/Athlete Fun Run: Friday, October 17 at 4 pm at North Park NAXC team course. |
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Upcoming Fundraisers We’re grateful that the following restaurants have offered to donate a portion of the proceeds from your food purchase back to the NAXC Boosters! Visit these restaurants to fill your belly and support your runner. August 20 - Moe's Taco Kits: Let Moe’s do your cooking the night before school starts! Pre-order Moe’s famous taco kits before August 18 at noon. Then pick your kit up on August 20 after practice (at North Park Pool parking lot). September 16 – Chipotle in Wexford: From 4-8 pm, mention the fundraiser when you order in-store with a flyer (see bottom of this email) or online with Promo Code AV2EHCG and a portion of the proceeds benefit NAXCBA. Soergel Orchards Build Your Own Essentials - All season long, simplify family meal planning while supporting NAXC! Soergel Orchards will donate $20 from each purchase of a Soergel Essentials meal package to NAXC. Just enter the code “20FORNAXC” at checkout. What is Soergel Essentials? A simple and convenient drive-thru food pick up program from 2 - 4 pm every Tuesday and Friday (they can hold for later pickup times as well). Soergel Orchards offers 10-12 meal kits (serving 4-6 each) from which customers choose three. In addition to the meals, there is a pre-set list of other items including milk, cider, fruits, vegetables and dessert included in the overall price of $130. Orders are placed on www.soergels.com, and through email links, Facebook, and Instagram. Sign up to receive emails on the website and follow them on social media. NAXCBA Fall Mum Fundraiser; Order September 2 - 17: Orders for the fall mum fundraiser open up on September 2! Ordering information will be sent in a future newsletter. Pick up your mums on October 7 at the Peigh family's home in Wexford. Stay tuned for information on team merch and yard signs. Snap Raise Fundraiser: In addition to Booster Association Dues, this year the team is partnering with "Snap Raise" to raise the necessary resources to create an exceptional experience for our runners. Additional information on how your student athlete can participate in this team fundraiser will be provided during the Season Kick-off Parent Meeting and desert night on August 15th from 6:15 - 7:15 pm at Overlook Pavilion at Knob Hill Park. Mark your calendars - we look forward to celebrating the start of the season with you! |
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Volunteer with Us Interested in helping out the Boosters? Check out these volunteer opportunities: Snack Bag Parents: If you are willing to assist with coordination and distribution of snacks before the bus leaves for invitationals, please contact Mary Pagnotto: maevans@alumni.princeton.edu. This is a fun one – you get to see the athletes off to away meets with a bag full of snacks! Pasta Parties: Help to set up and take down these parties that fuel our athletes with delicious carbs! Contact Jodie Anderson for more information: jodieapril@hotmail.com. Donate food or volunteer for the August 22 party here. Senior Recognition Night Volunteers: There are many opportunities to help our athletes celebrate the season at Recognition Night – contact Jill Goetz goetzjpr@hotmail.com if you are interested! Future Board Members: Let us know if you are interested in joining the board. We’d love to have you follow along this year to learn the ropes. Don't forget - we are still collecting shoes for the Soles4Souls Shoe Drive! Please donate any new or used shoes in any condition to the drive! Shoes can be dropped off at practice. Any questions can be directed to Andrew Peigh or Tess Pagnotto. Thanks for all of the support! |
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Promote Your Business as an NAXC Sponsor If you have a business and are interested in sponsoring our Cross Country Team for the 2025 season please follow our sponsorship link on our website www.nacrosscountry.com or send us an email to naxcboosters@gmail.com We have multiple sponsorship opportunities and as a thank you for your support, any business who sponsors us and has a child on the program will have their first child’s Booster fees waived for the season.
Our team appreciates our community's support and would love the opportunity to promote your business or service. Thank you! |
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Thanks for reading all the way to the bottom! Why are pigs so bad at running? Tight hamstrings.
We’re looking forward to another great NAXC season. Please feel free to reply to this email with questions.
Your NAXC Booster Association Board: Tony Pizon (President) Stephanie Lucas (Vice President) Josh Peigh & Pilar Peigh (Co-Treasurers)
Rachel Handel (Secretary) |
