CROSS COUNTRY AND TRACK & FIELD
WELCOME TO NORTH PARK Our core liberal arts curriculum–with over 80 majors, minors and pre-professional programs–enables you to explore your interests and find your passions throughout your undergraduate years at North Park. For a full list of academic programs, visit: www.northpark.edu/majors
OUR NEIGHBORHOOD 60625: It’s one of the most diverse ZIP codes in the United States, within walking distance to two Brown line stations.
UPass Each student is provided with a U Pass which allows unlimited access to any of the 8 different ‘L’ train lines and more than 200 bus routes. This gives students the ability to explore the city to its fullest potential with friends or classmates.
Brown Line Both the Kedzie and Kimball Brown line stations are within walking distance to campus, giving students direct access to the city. Wrigley Field is four miles away from campus.
NORTH PARK CROSS COUNTRY AND TRACK & FIELD The North Park University Cross Country and Track & Field coaches are focused on helping athletes become successful both on and off the track. This team will assist you with the ability to manage both athletics and school with an emphasis on academic success from day one through commencement.
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ATHLETES
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COACHES Worldwide Presence
Team Accomplishments
Sweden, Norway, Poland, Spain
One National Champion
Team Philosophy
18 All-Americans
From track to professional life, we aim to make sure that each individual grows and creates a life of significance and service after graduation.
CCIW Conference North Park University is a member of the Collegiate Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW). Other teams include Elmhurst, Carthage, Augustana, Carroll, Illinois Wesleyan, Millikin, North Central, and Wheaton.
2019 Team Accomplishments 2 Athletes named CCIW Track & Field Athlete of the Week 19 Athletes named Academic AllConference 2 School Records 2 All-Americans 8 Top Ten Performances in School History
Meet Schedule
Women’s Team named to the USTFCCA All-Academic Team
To view previous and upcoming schedules: athletics.northpark.edu
Individual Conference Champion in the Heptathlon
TRAIN LIKE A VIKING
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WEIGHT ROOM
HELWIG RECREATON CENTER Completed in 2006, the Helwig Recreation Center boasts some of the most dynamic practice, strength and conditioning, athletic training and rehabilitation, and recreation spaces in the nation. Helwig is truly a dozen state-of-the-art facilities in one.
RIVER PARK TRACK
TRAILS
TRACK AND RUNNING FACILITIES With outstanding facilities and a fortunate location, North Park’s cross country and track and field teams have access to numerous trails, forest preserves, and parks—some of which are just a short run from campus.
THE COACHES Bisrat Kidane Head Track & Field Coach Assistant Cross Country Coach Hometown: Fishers, IN and Eritrea, East Africa. Track Events: As a former Decathlete, I did 10 events as well as 400-meter hurdles. Pets: A fish named speedy! Thin crust or deep dish? Deep Dish–Lou Malnati’s has the best deep-dish pizza in the city!
Alex Rosenau Head Cross Country Coach Assistant Track & Field Coach Hometown: I grew up just outside of Oshkosh, WI. Track Events: I’ve done everything from the 400 all the way up to the 8k but my main events were the 3k and 5k. Pets: My wife and I have an Aussiedoodle named Roo. Why North Park? The small class sizes, the amazing facilities, and, of course, the people! Favorite Chicago Pastime: My wife and I love to explore the city and discover new restaurants!
Tyler Hughes, Graduate Assistant Hometown: Naperville, IL Track Events: Multiple events, including Javelin. Favorite Chicago Pastime: Exploring different neighborhoods around the city! Thin crust or deep dish? Deep Dish.
Tessa Dillenbeck, Graduate Assistant Hometown: Walworth, WI Track Events: Sprints, hurdles, and the occasional relay. Pets: I have a cat named Ninja. Why North Park? The small community feel, but big city opportunities!
I’ve run track and field since I was about 10 years old. An organization in Norway recruited me to North Park. I was told that it was a great, small university in a big city. That was exactly what I was looking for. North Park has a great athletics program and that was also one of the many reasons why I chose this school. ELISE RUUD C‘20, BS IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
CONTACT COACH BISRAT KIDANE
Phone: 773-244-5678 Email: bgkidane@northpark.edu
CONTACT COACH ALEX ROSENAU
Phone: 872-772-9125 Email: amrosenau@northpark.edu
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