Raider Rundown: Cross Country Edition Week 5

What a great week for Rouse Cross Country! Our athletes had an incredible showing at the Midway Hewitt Invitational, with strong performances, impressive finishes, and lots of hard work paying off. We’re so proud of the way this team continues to compete, support one another, and represent Rouse!


There’s also PLENTY happening off the course! Be sure to check out the upcoming events: A2Z Media Day, team dinner, mum making, Spirit Night at Raising Cane’s, Booster Club meeting and Homecoming Parade. All the

details are below. We hope our athletes and families will continue to join us at the meets and upcoming events as we celebrate this season and cheer on our Raiders! 


Best,

Kristin Michalk


A2Z Media Day

On Tuesday, September 8th during the athletic period, the cross country athletes will be taking photos with A2Z. Everyone will need to have their uniforms. Pictures will be available to purchase when they are complete. Click here to check out A2Z Sports Media and get a glimpse of their work.


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.

Thursday, September 10th: 6:00–8:00 PM 

Hosted by The McFarlin Family

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/calendar/12853

How to RSVP

Also we are looking for parents to help set up, serve food, and clean up. You can volunteer by selecting the "Helping Hands" volunteer slot.


Mini Mum Making Party

Let’s get together and make some mini backpack mums for our XC athletes! Come join us for an afternoon of crafting, chatting, and getting our Raiders ready for Homecoming!

Sunday, September 13th

2:00 PM until we’re finished!

Kristin Michalk’s Home

2328 Maxwell Dr., Leander, TX 78641

Please RSVP: https://rousexcandtrack.boosterhub.com/calendar/12853


No need to bring supplies—we’ve got that covered! However, if you have a glue gun and a pair of scissors, those would be helpful. And if you have any extra mum-making supplies you’d like to contribute, we’d love to put them to good use!


No crafting experience necessary—just come ready to have some fun and help make something special for our athletes! Light snacks will be provided. All XC families are welcome!


Fall Fundraiser Update

We have raised $13,873 of our $20,000 goal, and we need to keep the momentum going! Every share, post, text, and conversation helps us get closer to our goal and gives more people the opportunity to support Rouse Cross Country and Track & Field.


If you haven’t shared your athlete’s fundraiser recently, now is the perfect time to give it another boost! A quick post or text can make a BIG difference. Fundraiser Link: https://rousexc26.groupfund.us/


Cedar Park Invitational: Saturday, September 12th

Cedar Park Invitational Information:

https://tx.milesplit.com/meets/741718-cedar-park-xc-invitational-2026


Meet Schedule:

Rolling schedule starting at 7:15am.

  1. HS Division 1 Girls 5K 
  2. HS Division 1 Boys 5K
  3. HS Division 2 Girls 2-Mile 
  4. HS Division 2 Boys 5K 
  5. HS JV Girls - 2-Mile 
  6. HS JV Boys-5K 

Race maps, area maps, schedule, etc found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kOCZ6lr6cDtOVoL2cwbNbNdPwsCTxrCi/edit


Raising Cane's Spirit Night

Come grab dinner and support Rouse Cross Country & Track & Field! Join us for our Raising Cane’s Spirit Night on Tuesday, September 15th from 4:00-9:00PM at 1456 E Whitestone Blvd Cedar Park, TX 78613.

Bring the family, enjoy some Cane’s, and help support our athletes—it’s an easy way to make a difference! We hope to see you there. Flyer attached.


Booster Club Meeting

Mark your calendars! Our next Rouse XC and Track & Field Booster Club meeting will be:

Tuesday, September 22nd, 5:30 PM

Athletic Study Hall

We’ll be discussing homecoming parade, fundraising updates, banquet planning, locker room decorating and so much more! We’d love to see you there! 


🚨 Trailer Needed! 🚨

We’re looking for a flatbed trailer to help our Rouse XC and Track family make a BIG entrance in the Homecoming Parade on Wednesday, September 30th! If you have a trailer we could borrow—or know someone who might be willing to help—please send us a message at RouseRunners@gmail.com! We’d love to turn it into a fun float and show off our team! Bonus points for anyone who has a trailer AND is willing to drive it! 😉


Save the Date: Cross Country Banquet

We’re excited to celebrate our Raider Cross Country athletes at the Cross Country Banquet! 

Monday, October 19th

North Way Bible Church

More details about the banquet will be coming soon, but mark your calendars now!

Interested in helping make the banquet special? We’d love a few volunteers to help with planning and setup! If you’re interested in volunteering, reach out to us at RouseRunners@gamil.com and let us know!


Did you catch a glimpse of your athlete's new bag tag?

Our Rouse Cross Country athletes received their very own custom bag tags!


These were supported by the Rouse Cross Country and Track & Field Booster Club as a small way to celebrate our athletes and make their season extra special.

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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.


Upcoming Events


Visit the Rouse XC and Track & Field Booster Club Website for the full calendar: https://rousexcandtrack.boosterhub.com/calendar/12853#


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