Ridge Runners Club, Inc. is the parent-run Booster Club supporting the Ridge High School Boys and Girls Cross Country, Winter Track, and Spring Track & Field programs. Through membership contributions, fundraising, and volunteer support, Ridge Runners works to enhance the experience of our student-athletes and provide resources that go beyond what is available through the school athletic budget.
The support of our families and community allows Ridge Runners to contribute to the program in many ways, including:
Team equipment and training tools
Athlete recognition, awards, and scholarships
End-of-season banquets and team events
Coaching development and program support
Travel and entry fees for select meets
Facility improvements and meet hosting
Team apparel and other program needs
These contributions directly benefit the Cross Country and Track & Field programs and help provide our athletes with opportunities and experiences throughout all three seasons.
We encourage all Ridge Cross Country and Track & Field families to become members of Ridge Runners. Membership contributions are an important source of funding for the programs and allow Ridge Runners to continue supporting our athletes and teams throughout the year.
As a benefit of Ridge Runners membership, each athlete receives one Ridge Runners team sweatshirt per school year and one Ridge XC/TF team T-shirt for each registered season. Athletes are expected to wear Ridge XC/TF apparel as warmups at team competitions.
Families may register for one, two, or all three seasons. Discounted multi-season pricing and reduced pricing for additional athletes in the same family are available.
Complete the Ridge Runners Membership Form to view current membership pricing and join.
Payment may be made by Venmo or check using the instructions provided on the membership form.
In addition to membership contributions, Ridge Runners raises funds through team events, fundraisers, meet concessions, sponsorships, and other initiatives throughout the year. These efforts have helped fund equipment, competition opportunities, facility improvements, athlete recognition, and many other needs of the Ridge Cross Country and Track & Field programs.
Ridge Runners Club, Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Membership contributions and additional donations may be tax deductible as allowed by law. Many employers also offer corporate matching gift programs, which may double the impact of your contribution.
Ridge Runners is powered by the involvement of our families. There are many opportunities to volunteer throughout the year, from helping for a few hours at a team event or concession stand to taking on a larger role within the organization.
Whether you contribute through membership, fundraising, volunteering, or a combination of all three, your support helps Ridge Cross Country and Track & Field continue to provide the best possible experience for our student-athletes.
Thank you for supporting Ridge Runners and the Ridge Cross Country and Track & Field programs!
I think this works better than the old letter because it won't need to be rewritten every year. You can simply update the linked membership form annually with the current pricing and payment details. I also intentionally made the membership language encouraging but not explicitly mandatory, while still making it clear that joining directly supports the program.