Valparaiso University head cross country coach Mike Straubel has announced his 2003 schedule which has the Crusaders competing on six different weekends this fall.

Valpo will open its season on September 5 hosting their annual Crusader Invitational at Sunset Hills Farm Park and will compete every other weekend throughout the season.

The Mid-Continent Conference Championships are slated for November 1 in Tulsa, Okla., while the NCAA Great Lakes Regional Championship will be contested on November 15 in Terre Haute, Ind.