Registration
Each youth athlete must be registered by their parent or guardian and pay the required fees in order to participate in and secure their spot on the team. To ensure the health and wellness of everyone involved, there will be a roster limit for each age group.
For the 2025 Cross Country Season, youth athletes must be a minimum of 7 years old by December 31, 2025 and up to 18 years old through Dec 13, 2025 in order to participate. A copy of the athlete's birth certificate is required for all new members.
High school students competing with their high school team cannot begin practice until the conclusion of their high school season.
Age Divisions
To ensure the health and wellness of everyone involved, there will be a roster limit for all age groups, as determined by the respective coaches.
Age divisions are determined by the year of birth of the athlete. A copy of the athlete's birth certificate must be submitted for all new members. Athletes who are still eighteen (18) years of age through the final day of the AAU Junior Olympic Games (8/2/2025) shall be eligible to compete in the 17-18 year old division.
2025 DIVISION/Birth Year
Pee Wee/2019-2020 - not eligible for Cross Country
8 & Under/2017-2018
9 Year Old/2016
10 Year Old/2015
11 Year Old/2014
12 Year Old/2013
13 Year Old/2012
14 Year Old/2011
15‐16 Year Olds/2009‐2010
17‐18 Year Olds/ 2008-2006* born 12/13/2006 or after
2025 Cross Country Fees
Registration Fee
$100 All Athletes not competing in the 2025 Cross Country High School season which includes
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Registration fee
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2025-2026 AAU membership fee
Uniform Fee
All athletes, 7 years old - 18 years old are required to purchase and wear the NEW 2025 Blues uniform. Individual uniform pieces and accessories are also available to order.
Non-High School Athlete Uniform: $150 which includes:
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Uniform top and bottom
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Warm up jacket and pants
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T-shirt
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Backpack
Competition Entry Fees
Fees for participation in each individual competition vary and will be pay as you go. Payment amounts and deadlines will be communicated. An additional late fee may be required for competition entry fees paid after the deadline.
A USATF Youth Membership purchase may also be required to compete in some USATF competitions. Currently the annual membership fee is ~$40 and must be purchased by the parent directly on the USATF website. St Louis Blues Track Clup is a member of the USATF Ozark Association.
