Cross country · coming to BlackForge Sports
Cross country guides for new players and parents
New to cross country, or helping a young athlete who is? These guides explain the basics in plain English. BlackForge Sports is live for youth baseball today, and cross country is on our roadmap.
- Cross country rules for beginnersHow a race works, how it is scored and what to expect at a meet.Read the guide
- Cross country scoring and rolesNo positions here: scoring runners, displacers, courses and officials.Read the guide
- Youth cross country equipment checklistShoes, clothing, weather gear and what you can skip.Read the guide
- Cross country terms for new parentsA simple glossary of the words you will hear at practice and meets.Read the guide
- How to prepare for cross country seasonPractical steps for the first practice, race day and a healthy season.Read the guide
- How to watch a cross country meetWhere to stand, what to watch for and how to cheer well.Read the guide
Free early access · baseball live now, cross country coming
Want cross country in BlackForge Sports?
We are building the app one sport at a time, starting with baseball. Join the early-access list and tell us you want cross country next.
- Live scores and box scores
- Player cards that build themselves
- Parent-controlled profiles
We are starting with baseball. Signing up tells us you want cross country next. You can also use the full sign-up form.