Lightning Newsletter

IMPORTANT!

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, September 22th, 2025 to Sunday, September 28, 2025

PRACTICE LOCATIONS

  • Monday

    Edna Park

    2140 Edna Dr, Santa Ana, CA 92706

    6:00 pm

    Santa Ana Cross Country Zoom meeting at 8:00 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

    Thornton Park

    1801 W Segerstrom Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92704

    5:30 pm to 6:30 pm

  • Saturday

    Irvine Park

    1801 W Segerstrom Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92704

    6:00 am

  • Sunday

    DAY OFF

UPCOMING EVENTS

  • 9/27/25: Santa Ana Lightning Cross Country Invitational

  • Time Machine XC Invitational

  • Free Spirit at Mt. SAC

  • LA Jets in Long Beach

  • AAU Regionals in Bakersfield

  • USATF Association

  • USATF Regionals in Vegas

  • AAU 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

Welcome to the Lightning Racing Family

  • Victoria

    7-8

  • Mateo

    9-10

  • Alan

    11-12

  • Amy, Ashley, Megan Charlotte

    7-8 & 9-10

  • Charlotte & Amy

    9-10

  • Megan & Ashley

    7-8

  • Savana

    9-10

  • Benjamin

    9-10

  • Michael

    11-12