Hello student-athletes and parents!

My name is Chris Watkins and I am excited to be the head coach at Roosevelt this season. RMS physical education teacher Teresa Barrington will also be coaching with me. We’re looking forward to building a fun team and competing at five meets over the next seven weeks. 

There will be a wide range of abilities on the team, and those with no previous running experience are more than welcome and will be eased into mileage and intensity as they can handle over the first few weeks. It’s a short season, but our goal is for everyone to improve greatly in their own fitness and personal goals.

Practice begins on Monday. We ask that each student-athlete come prepared for each practice with athletic clothing (shorts and shirt), appropriate shoes for running, and a water bottle. We’d also suggest sending your kids with a pre-practice snack to ensure that they have enough energy after a long day of classes. 

We will be sending out updates each week via email.

Thanks for your support and we look forward to a great season!

Coaches Chris and Teresa

Important registration information below. Please check as your child cannot practice with the team until all steps have been completed. Reach out to Laura Fuhriman if you have any questions.

RMS XC is starting this Monday!!!

You can find all the information on our  RMS website under Athletics.

If you have any questions you can contact our Secretary Laura or our coaches Chris and Teresa.

Meets and Practices:

Track practices will begin Monday, September 15, and will take place Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 3:45 pm to 5:00 pm & Wednesday 2:45 pm to 4:00 pm.

Registration: 

1. Please register at: https://eugene-or.finalforms.com/ and follow the prompts to create your account, create your students and sign your forms. For more information on how to register go to our RMS Website. The last day to register is October 9th, 2025. 

2. Pay the $50 participation fee separately through SchoolPay which is linked here. Or Pay the $15 participation fee (Free-Reduce Lunch Program) separately through SchoolPay which is linked here. Please reach out about the track participation waivers! We do not want fees to get in the way of anyone participating.

3. Eugene 4J school district requires OSAA Sports Physicals to be on file dated after 5/16/2023 in order for all students to participate at practice and/or meets. Once done, upload the Physical Form to Finalforms. 

   • Call to schedule an appointment at one of 4j's School Based Health Centers.

     • Churchill: 541-790-5227 or North Eugene: 541-790-4445

Proof of insurance is required for all student-athletes. If your student is not fully covered by insurance carried by the parent/guardian, then School Time student accident insurance is available through Myers-Stevens & Toohey. Application forms are available online.        

Meet Dates:

• Meets: 

  • October 9th  – NW MS XC Showdown | Corvallis

  • October 15th  – The Great Donut Chase  | Lane CC

  • October 21th   – King of The Hill XC Race | Oak Hill School

  • October 28th   – Eugene School District 4J District Meet

• Stumptown Championship: 

  • November 2nd,   Stumptown XC Championship | Monmouth, OR