The Boys and Girls Cross Country teams will participate in the 18th Annual Walt Disney World® Cross Country Classic October 11-12, 2013. This popular annual event attracts teams from around the country. The fast 5K course provides a variety of terrain and a unique view of the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.
New Team Dinner Information Added October 6, 2013
Team Pasta Dinner at Delmonico's Italian Steak House
Friday, October 11, 8pm
6115 Westwood Boulevard
Orlando, Florida 32877
(407)226-2662
Cost $26/person, includes tax and service charge. Email Katie Arney to RSVP
**Please note that the dinner is a Riverwood event and is not affiliated with the meal the Disney Cross Country Classic is hosting.
Saturday, October 12 Raider Meet Schedule
9am Varsity Girls
9:30am Varsity Boys
10am JV Girls
10:35am JV Boys
Visit the Disney Cross Country Classic Website here
The trip is open to all members of the JV and Varsity Girls and Boys teams. To run in the 5K race, girls must have a time of 27 minutes or less.
Runners will be excused from school at noon on Friday, October 11
Families are responsible for transportation, food, and lodging expenses. See below for special hotel package rates.
Fulton County Schools are closed Monday, October 14 for Columbus Day and Tuesday, October 15 for a Teacher Workday. The long weekend will be a great chance for the team, and the families, to bond.
Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort (pricing updated August 15, 2013)
Standard view, two double beds, for two nights, includes a 1 Day Magic Your Way® Base Disney park pass per guest (based on availability)
- Four people in room $550.60 (Two adults and two teens, includes one ticket per person)
- Three people in room $486.70 (One adult and two teens, includes one ticket per person)
- Double $422.80 (One adult and one teen, includes one ticket per person)
- Single $358.90 (One adult and one ticket)
Optional dining plan packages are available.
Reservations office hours (8:30am-6pm M-F; 8:30am-5pm Sat/Sun)
Limited availability; make reservations soon to receive discounted Riverwood rates.
Families wishing to stay an additional day at the hotel can book through the Disney Vacation line (407-939-7679). The cross country special rate is only available two nights
For planning purposes, please let parent volunteer Katie Arney know the number of people in your group: (
Download the Raider trip information sheet here (posted 8/15/13)
Download the Disney Sports Waiver & Permission Form here (Boys)
Download the Disney Sports Waiver & Permission Form here (Girls)
