Lightning Newsletter
IMPORTANT!
National Meeting Video (10/9/25)
Here is the video recording and get information about nationals, usatf and AAU memberships: https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/Mx_DPU0j_8O4Pg3lCtq2yP79QFuZDe9qkJJG0MpSeIesa3nP7HKoYya1aT77fxWl.KO2yVRivK6SrBzOX?startTime=1760067182000
2025 USATF Membership Status:
Please check if your runner needs a USATF membership here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1uopfmHdM1mwcSR2qaAj3KqSRkNgfBKxxifi1lDuZUEI/edit?gid=0#gid=0
1) PLEASE REGISTER FOR THE 2025 CROSS COUNTRY SEASON
Please complete the registration process and make your one-time or monthly fee for each runner. The deadline is this Thursday, 7/31/25. If you need more time, please talk to Coach Cholula. The season fee is $200.00 or four monthly payments of $50.00 per runner. If you are in need of a scholarship, please talk to Coach Cholula.
Registration Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfM3Zmd65U1mPUc-NBQDkVWLPVgk9fCu6xONQHVTpDB4gcB6g/viewform
Zeffy Link for payment for the season: https://www.zeffy.com/donation-form/2025-cross-country-season
2) Schedule a GOAL meeting
At Lightning, we are doing SMART goals for our runners. Please schedule an appointment with Carmen (Our mental health provider) to schedule an appointment based on her availability via online or Zoom. Carmen will send you the send you the zoom link: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ZFE0I4kwn6R_88ZyK-6sYDos16MIWpT9Vk8Krp5jPvw/edit?gid=0#gid=0
3) Weekly Journal:
The purpose of this journal is for the emotional and mental wellness of our Lightning runners. We have noticed that athletes who complete this journal helps them stay focus, stay on track with their goals and helps them stay motivated throughout our season. More instructions and details included at the top: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScKsjGqZ3b0SnYaWuXrnkzF5-VVbJWceDZY0jxAXuCW-S5zmQ/viewform?usp=dialog
ESPANOL
¡REGÍSTRESE PARA LA TEMPORADA DE CAMPO TRAVÉS 2025!
Si aún no han registrado a su corredor, por favor, inscríbanlo para esta temporada. Tanto si es un corredor nuevo como si ya ha participado. La fecha límite de inscripción es el 31/7/25. El pago puede realizarse de forma única o mensual a través de Zeffy. La cuota de la temporada es de $200.00 o cuatro pagos mensuales de $50.00 por corredor. Si necesitan una beca, por favor, hablen con el entrenador Cholula.
Enlace de inscripción: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfM3Zmd65U1mPUc-NBQDkVWLPVgk9fCu6xONQHVTpDB4gcB6g/viewform
Enlace de Zeffy para el pago de la temporada: https://www.zeffy.com/donation-form/2025-cross-country-season
Diario semanal:
El propósito de este diario es para el bienestar emocional y mental de nuestros corredores de Lightning. Hemos notado que los atletas que completan este diario les ayuda a mantenerse enfocados, seguir en camino con sus objetivos y les ayuda a mantenerse motivados a lo largo de nuestra temporada. Más instrucciones y detalles incluidos en la parte superior: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScKsjGqZ3b0SnYaWuXrnkzF5-VVbJWceDZY0jxAXuCW-S5zmQ/viewform?usp=dialog
Monday, October 13, 2025 to Sunday, October 19th, 2025
PRACTICE LOCATIONS
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Monday
Central Park
6570 Lakeview Dr., Huntington Beach, CA 92648
5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
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Tuesday
Thornton Park
1801 W Segerstrom Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92704
5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
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Wednesday
Edna Park
2140 Edna Dr, Santa Ana, CA 92706
6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
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Thursday
Willard Intermediate School
1342 N Ross St, Santa Ana, CA 92706
6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
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Friday
Mile Square Park @ Freedom Hall
16801 Euclid St. Fountain Valley, CA 92708
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Saturday
Edna Park
2140 Edna Dr, Santa Ana, CA 92706
8:00 am
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Sunday
Central Park
6741 Central park Dr. Huntington Beach, CA 92648
7:30 am
Race information: https://lightningyouthacademy.org/race-information
UPCOMING EVENTS
10/19/25: Shockwaves in Huntington Beach
10/26/25: LA Jets in Long Beach
11/2/25: AAU Regionals in Bakersfield
11/9/25: USATF Association
11/23/25: USATF Regionals in Vegas
12/6/25AAU Nationals in Knoxville TN
For More Events please see the google calendar.
Visit our Google Calendar to see all the Lightning activities, practices, and races for 2025
Nuestro Calendario en Google para mirar los eventos, entrenamientos y carreras. Haz Clic en la foto