Cross Country & Track Club
Athlete Registration Coming Soon!
If you are interested in joining our club please use the form provided on the left. To receive emails please find our club on Lakerlink and register. Requests are approved frequently. If you still find that you are still not receiving emails contact any club board member and we will work toward a solution.
About Us: GVSU Cross Country & Track Club provides an opportunity for leisure and competitive runners alike to come together and run. This club is perfect for athletes looking to continue a running career post-high school or for those simply looking for others to run with. Our club practices at the Kelly Fieldhouse Monday - Thursday from 6 pm to 8 pm. We offer workout and training plans to those that are interested. Training groups are determined by interest in mileage and competition. Our club is eagerly looking to expand our field event crew. We are prepared to purchase the necessary equipment required for field event athletes to compete. Outside of practice, our club hosts a variety of social and volunteer events for those that are interested. Volunteering events allow our organization to give back to the surrounding community while social events foster a positive team environment.
Club Highlights:
- Group runs: Sprinters, distance runners, and field event athletes meet at the Kelly Family Sports Center at 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
- Meets: Competitions are paid for by athletes on an attendance basis. You are only required to pay for the meets you attend. We attend cross country meets in the fall, and participate in indoor and outdoor track. We do travel in and out of state!
- Volunteering: We offer various volunteering events throughout the year. Club members have the opportunity to earn a stipend to put toward one race per semester. This stipend can only be earned once a semester through participation at a fundraising event, but does help personal costs.
- Social Events: We have an abundance of social gatherings that promote the community aspect of our club.
If you have any questions feel free to email us at [email protected]
- President: Abby Willyerd
- Vice President: Ava Gatto
- Financial Officer: Ryan Zannetti
- Fundraising Coordinator: Lauren Josma
- Public Relations: Ava Hughes
- Risk Manager: Ava Gatto
- Distance Coordinator: Carter McIlroy
- Sprint Coordinator: Spencer Anderson
Cross Country Schedule 2024
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Date |
Location |
Race Name |
Results |
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September 20, 2025 |
Willow Metropark |
Little Tens Invitational |
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October 4, 2025 |
Waverly, MI |
Spartan Grand Classic |
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October 25, 2025 |
Northview Christian Church |
NIRCA Great Lakes Regional |
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November 8, 2025 |
Hershey Parkview Cross Country Course |
NIRCA Cross Country National Championships |
Track Schedule
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Date |
Location |
Meet Name |
Results |
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December 5, 2025 |
Kelly Family Sports Center |
GVSU Holiday Open |
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January 17th, 2026 |
Kelly Family Sports Center |
GVSU Bob Eubanks Open |
TBD |
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January 23rd, 2026 |
Kelly Family Sports Center |
GVSU Mike Lints Alumni Meet |
TBD |
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February 7th, 2026 |
Kelly Family Sports Center |
GVSU Bill Clinger Classic |
TBD |
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February 13th-14th, 2026 |
Kelly Family Sports Center |
GVSU Big Meet |
TBD |
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February 20th, 2026 |
Kelly Family Sports Center |
GVSU Tune-up |
TBD |
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February 28th, 2026 |
The Armory University of Illinois |
Illinois Club Relays |
TBD |
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April 3rd-4th, 2026 |
GVSU Lacrosse/Track & Field Stadium |
GVSU Early Meet |
TBD |
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April 11th-12th, 2026 |
Olivet College |
NIRCA Track Nationals |
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April 24th-25th, 2026 |
GVSU Lacrosse/Track & Field Stadium |
GVSU Extra Weekend Meet |
TBD |
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First Name |
Last Name |
Class |
Hometown |
Previous School/Team |
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Abby |
Willyerd |
Junior |
Swartz Creek, MI |
Swartz Creek HS |
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Aidan |
Reggio |
Senior |
Washington, MI |
Romeo HS |
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Andrew |
Whitman |
Senior |
Brownstown, MI |
Woodhaven HS |
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Ava |
Gatto |
Senior |
Canton, MI |
P-CEP Canton |
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Ava |
Hughes |
Senior |
Plymouth, MI |
P-CEP Salem |
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Brandon |
Roach |
Sophomore |
Rockford, MI |
Rockford HS |
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Gabriel |
Rowell |
Junior |
Hudsonville, MI |
Hudsonville HS |
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Hunter |
Bogar |
Senior |
Clarkston, MI |
Clarkston HS |
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Jacob |
Mertes |
Freshman |
Rockford, MI |
Rockford HS |
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Jakob |
Fisher |
Freshman |
Brighton, MI |
Hartland HS |
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Max |
Kollmeyer |
Freshman |
Chicago, IL |
Payton HS |
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Ryan |
Zannetti |
Junior |
Grand Blanc, MI |
Grand Blanc HS |
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Zack |
Williams |
GRAD |
Troy, MI |
Troy HS |
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Adsyen |
Daman |
Freshman |
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Bobby |
Koscinski |
Freshman |
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Ben |
Gross |
Freshman |
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Maddox |
Lundsten |
Freshman |
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Johanna |
Salter |
Freshman |
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Chase |
Wolters |
Freshman |
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Keira |
Bommarito |
Freshman |
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Kiley |
Bommarito |
Freshman |
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Diego |
De Jong |
Freshman |
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Madison |
Mahan |
Freshman |
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Haylee |
Woods |
Junior |
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Parker |
Tiethof |
Freshman |
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Cecelia |
Ruchti |
Junior |
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Ryan |
Montgomery |
Sophomore |
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Lina |
Nguyen |
Freshman |
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Nick |
Luna |
Freshman |
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Blake |
Elliot |
Freshman |
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Mackenzie |
Hill |
Junior |
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Aiden |
Webber |
Freshman |
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Mitchell |
Jeruzal |
Freshman |
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Maya |
Rohrer |
Freshman |
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Carl |
Johnson |
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Jared |
Joki |
GRAD |
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Logan |
Toland |
Freshman |
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Wes |
Summerhill |
Freshman |
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Lauren |
Jousma |
Sophomore |
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Andrew |
Smith |
Freshman |
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Lucy |
Johnson |
Several of GVSU's Women's Cross Country Club members gather around a K-9 spectator at one of the first meets of the season.
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The team hits the turf! The Cross Country and Track Club host an ultimate frisbee night for the team.
Social Events and Volunteer Opportunities
GVSU Cross Country and Track Club host multiple social events throughout the year to foster team culture and a sense of community. These events are open to all members and provide another chance to meet friendly faces outside of practices and competition. These events will be modified to follow all GVSU Covid safety guidelines.
GVSU Cross Country and Track Club volunteer at Kids' Food Basket of Grand Rapids multiple times throughout the fall and winter semesters. Kids' Food Basket provides packed evening meals for kids in need. The Club also hosts an annual Turkey Trot where all proceeds are donated to Kids' Food Basket. Unfortunately, the club will not be hosting a Turkey Trot for the fall of 2021 due to the pandemic and health concerns.
GVSU Cross Country and Track Club volunteer at many local races. The Club is often responsible for running aid stations providing water and nutrition to athletes competing. Events the Club has volunteered at in the past: the Michigan Titanium Triathlon, the Grand Rapids Marathon, the Grand Rapids Bridge Run, and various local high school cross country and track meets.
Men's Records
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Event |
Name |
Record |
Year |
|---|---|---|---|
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60M |
Brayden Forge |
7.10 |
2023 |
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60M Hurdles |
Spencer Anderson |
8.59 |
2025 |
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100M |
Jacob Ferry |
11.14 |
2025 |
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110M Hurdles |
Spencer Anderson |
15.69 |
2025 |
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200M Indoor |
Brayden Forge |
22.13 |
2023 |
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200M Outdoor |
Will Reinke |
22.07 |
2019 |
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300M |
Will Reinke |
36.26 |
2019 |
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400M Indoor |
Will Reinke |
49.32 |
2018 |
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400M Outdoor |
Will Reinke |
48.90 |
2019 |
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400M Hurdles |
Jacob Mertes |
57.98 |
2024 |
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600M Indoor |
Brandon Roach |
1:23.23 |
2024 |
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800M Indoor |
Fernando Garcia |
1:56.81 |
2025 |
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800M Outdoor |
Kyle McKee |
1:57.57 |
2023 |
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1500M |
Kyle McKee |
4:00.32 |
2023 |
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Full Mile |
Kyle McKee |
4:22.01 |
2023 |
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3000M |
Dylan Parker |
8:40.23 |
2023 |
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3000M Steeplechase |
Jered Holland |
10:36.38 |
2024 |
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5000M Indoor |
Dylan Parker |
14:45.90 |
2023 |
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5000M Outdoor |
Dylan Parker |
14:54.13 |
2023 |
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5K XC |
Dylan Parker |
15:18.60 |
2023 |
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8K XC |
Dylan Parker |
25:24.5 |
2022 |
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Half Marathon |
Brody Cragg |
1:14:49 |
2016 |
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Marathon |
Michael Trombetta |
2:43:05 |
2023 |
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4x100M Relay |
Reinke, Gunnink, Knook, Borja |
45.20 |
2018 |
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4x200M Relay |
Borja, Reinke, Bruni, Champion |
1:36.55 |
2019 |
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4x400M Relay |
Plaska, DeWeerd, Vongprachanh, Tesmer |
3:28.55 |
2017 |
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4x800M Relay |
Kollmeyer, McIlroy, McKee, Roach |
8:03.03 |
2024 |
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Sprint Medley Relay |
Forge, Bissell, Marshall, Roach |
3:34.58 |
2023 |
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Distance Medley Relay |
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Long Jump |
Thomas Bruni |
5.73 |
2019 |
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High Jump |
Tyler Netke |
1.87 |
2023 |
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Shot Put |
---- |
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Discus |
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Women's Records
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Event |
Name |
Record |
Year |
|---|---|---|---|
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60m |
Alli Miller |
8.30 |
2023 |
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60m Hurdles |
Emily Nettie |
11.15 |
2017 |
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100m |
Julia Carlson |
13.38 |
2019 |
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100m Hurdles |
Emily Nettie |
19.40 |
2018 |
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200m Indoor |
Natalie Lambert |
27.21 |
2023 |
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200m Outdoor |
Natalie Lambert |
26.48 |
2023 |
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300m |
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400m Indoor |
Julia Carlson |
1:03.73 |
2019 |
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400m Outdoor |
Natalie Lambert |
1:02.37 |
2023 |
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400m Hurdles |
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800m Indoor |
Julia Carlson |
2:30.98 |
2019 |
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800m Outdoor |
Darby Kellogg |
2:26.13 |
2018 |
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1500m |
Ava Gatto |
5:21.70 |
2023 |
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Full Mile |
Jodilyn Jenkins |
5:35.59 |
2020 |
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3000m |
Jodilyn Jenkins |
11:22.85 |
2020 |
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3000m Steeplechase |
Sarah Waraniak |
12:21.38 |
2016 |
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5000m Indoor |
Jodilyn Jenkins |
19:45.94 |
2020 |
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5000m Outdoor |
Aubrey Meindertsma |
19:22.40 |
2021 |
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5K XC |
Jodilyn Jenkins |
19:24.8 |
2020 |
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6K XC |
Michele Verellen |
23:57.0 |
2010 |
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Half Marathon |
Michele Verellen |
1:30:52 |
2010 |
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Marathon |
Aubrey Meindertsma |
3:14:22 |
2021 |
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4x100m Relay |
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4x200m Relay |
Karnahan, Carlson, Maxson, Mcmillan |
1:54.02 |
2019 |
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4x400m Relay |
McMillan, Nurenburg, Kernahan, Carlson |
4:21.59 |
2019 |
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4x800m Relay |
Hughes, Bowen, Allen, Gatto |
10:50.56 |
2023 |
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Sprint Medley Relay |
McMillan, Maxson, Kernahan, Carlson |
4:39.75 |
2019 |
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Distance Medley Relay |
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Long Jump |
Julia Carlson |
4.14m |
2019 |
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High Jump |
Alyssa Hussey |
1.20m |
2022 |
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Shot Put |
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Discus |
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How do I join the Cross Country and Track club?
To join, please fill out the club sports waiver form found here and request to join on Lakerlink. Once you have joined lakerlink you will be added to the club's email list.
Do I need to be at every practice in order to be a part of this club?
No. Although we encourage all of our members to attend practices as much as possible, we understand that educational or work-related events may interfere with your attendance. There are no penalties for missing practices.
Do I have to participate in competitions/races?
No. While we do attend various meets throughout the year club members are not required to compete in order to be a member. For those that are interested in racing, we do offer training plans and weekly workouts to help you accomplish personal goals. If racing and workouts are not for you, no worries!
Are there dues to be a member of the club?
Yes. There are dues which are currently $90 for new members of $75 for returning members for the academic year or $65 for one semester. This comes with a club T-shirt, race singlet, and entry to any track meets hosted by GVSU, as well as access to a network of runners and a series of social events. If you do not wish to compete and don't want the singlet or are a returning member who already has a singlet, dues are reduced by $15