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

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¡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

  • Monday

    Central Park

    6570 Lakeview Dr., Huntington Beach, CA 92648

    5:30 pm to 7:00 pm

  • Tuesday

    Thornton Park

    1801 W Segerstrom Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92704

    5:30 pm to 7:00 pm

  • Wednesday

    Edna Park

    2140 Edna Dr, Santa Ana, CA 92706

    6:00 pm to 7:30 pm

  • Thursday

    Willard Intermediate School

    1342 N Ross St, Santa Ana, CA 92706

    6:00 pm to 7:30 pm

  • Friday

    Mile Square Park @ Freedom Hall

    16801 Euclid St. Fountain Valley, CA 92708

  • Saturday

    Edna Park

    2140 Edna Dr, Santa Ana, CA 92706

    8:00 am

  • 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

Click the Picture to see the full calendar


MANDATORY VIDEOS TO WATCH THIS CROSS-COUNTRY SEASON

Onboarding Videos

Competitive Race Information Video

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POWERPOINT
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Nationals Information Meeting Video

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POWERPOINT
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HELPFUL LINKS

PRACTICE LOCATIONS
SCHEDULE
CAMP
GOOGLE CALENDAR
STORE
2025 REGISTRATION
WELCOME PAGE