CROSS COUNTRY
Cross country is a fall sport in which runners compete on outdoor courses across grass, dirt, and varied terrain. At River Oak, runners in grades 4 through 8 train together through the summer and race in the CM-PAL league from early September through mid-October, with boys and girls competing in separate 1.5 mile races at each meet. The sport welcomes runners of every ability level and asks something of every one of them, which makes it a great way to learn what it means to work hard, support a team, and grow as a young man or woman of faith.
ARCHERY
River Oak Christian Academy’s archery program began in 2017. The archery curriculum, which is part of the P.E. program, is aligned with the Missouri National Archery in the Schools Program (MoNASP) and has been implemented with the support of the Missouri Department of Conservation. The sport of target archery offers students of all ability levels the opportunity to achieve success while learning important life skills such as patience, concentration, and following directions. River Oak fourth through eighth graders can participate in archery tournaments as part of the school team.