Raider Rundown: Cross Country Edition

Team T-Shirts

Team T-shirts are in and will be distributed this week!

Pasta Night

Join us for a fun evening of food, swimming, and team building as we get ready for the upcoming meet! Pasta, garlic bread, dessert, and drinks will be provided. Each athlete is asked to bring $2 to contribute toward the meal.

Wednesday, August 19th | 6:00–8:00 PM 

Hosted by The Michalks

Cold Springs Neighborhood Pool 

2244 Grand Lake Pkwy
Leander, TX 78641

Please RSVP so we know how many athletes will be attending: 

https://rousexcandtrack.boosterhub.com/volunteer/18466

How to RSVP

• Go to the RSVP link: https://rousexcandtrack.boosterhub.com/volunteer/18466
• Select the “August 19th Eat Pasta, Run Fasta Cross Country Team Dinner Hosted by The Michalks” event.
• Click “Volunteer.”
• Sign up to let us know your athlete will be attending!

Want to Host a Cross Country Team Dinner? 

We still have two dates available!

• Tuesday, September 1st
• Thursday, September 10th

Reach out with any questions or if you are interested in hosting! The booster club will provide the shopping list to make planning a breeze!

Vista Ridge Cross Country Invitational

Friday, August 21st: Athletes will arrive at 5:45am, bus will leave at 6:00am.

Vista Ridge Meet Information: (the course will begin and end on the grass fields behind VR high school)

https://tx.milesplit.com/meets/752167-vista-ridge-cross-country-invitational-2026

Meet Schedule:

7:15am Varsity Girls 5k

7:45am Varsity Boys 5k

8:15am JV Girls 2 mile

9:35am JV Boys 5k

**Everyone returns to school on the bus. We will feed the athletes on our way back to school. 

Culver's Spirit Night

Come grab dinner and support Raider XC!

Join us for our upcoming Culver’s Spirit Night. A portion of qualifying sales will go back to support the Rouse Cross Country & Track & Field Booster Club.

Date: Tuesday, August 25th

Time: 4:00-10:00PM

Location: Culver’s – 1631 Crystal Village Blvd. Leander, TX 78641

Bring the whole family, invite your friends, and let’s make it a great night for Raider XC!

Upcoming Events

• Wednesday, August 19th 6:00-8:00PM: Team Dinner
• Friday, August 21st: Vista Ridge XC Invitational
• Tuesday, August 25th 4-10:00PM: Culver's Spirit Night (flyer attached)
• Tuesday, September 15th 4:00-9:00PM: Raising Cane's Spirit Night (flyer attached)

Homecoming Parade

We are looking for a truck and trailer to help transport the team in the Homecoming Parade on Wednesday, September 30.

More details will be coming soon. If you have a truck and trailer or know someone who may be able to help, please contact the booster club.

Missed the Parent Meeting?

If you missed the parent meeting, you can view the booster club presentation here:

https://rousexcandtrack.boosterhub.com/about/18555

New YETI Coolers

The booster club has purchased two new YETI coolers for team hydration at meets and events. These will be a great addition to our team equipment and help us keep athletes hydrated throughout the season.

Thank you to our families, sponsors, and volunteers for supporting Raider XC!

Business Sponsorships

One of our biggest goals this season is growing our Business Sponsorship Program. Sponsorships help fund team meals, equipment, coach support, athlete recognition, our end-of-season banquet, and other needs throughout the season.

If you own a business, work for a company that supports local organizations, or know someone who may be interested in sponsoring the Rouse Cross Country and Track & Field program, we'd love to connect with them! Every sponsorship, big or small, makes a direct impact on our athletes.

The sponsorship packet is attached or feel free to send us any business recommendations! Please email RouseRunners@gmail.com with any questions or recommendations.

Sponsor Spotlight: Fleet Feet

A huge thank-you to Fleet Feet Leander for supporting Rouse Cross Country and Track & Field with a generous $500 sponsorship and hosting a special discount day for our athletes and families. We appreciate their continued support of our program and our runners!