Knoxville, Tennessee · Est. 2025
WARRIOR

Knox
Warrior
Elite

Run with Purpose · Compete with Heart · Glorify with Excellence

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Meet Seasons
CAK
Home School
Heart & Grit

Warriors Run Year Round

Knox Warrior Elite is a post-season running club built for athletes from Christian Academy of Knoxville and the greater Knoxville community who want to keep competing after the school season ends.

We believe athletic excellence and personal character go hand in hand. Our club extends the CAK competitive calendar into indoor track, outdoor post-season meets, club invitationals, and cross country — giving dedicated runners more opportunity to grow and compete at a high level.

Rooted in faith, driven by excellence, and united as a team — this is what it means to be a Warrior.

Faith
🏃 Excellence
🤝 Community
Head Director & Coach
Coach Gina Rouse
CAK Track & Cross Country · Knox Warrior Elite Founder

Coach Rouse brings championship-level coaching experience, a runner's heart, and a deep commitment to developing the whole athlete — body, mind, and spirit. As head coach at CAK and a competitive marathoner herself, she understands what it takes to perform at the highest level while keeping faith and family at the center.

Where Warriors Compete

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Winter Season
Indoor Track

Compete in post-season indoor track meets through the winter months, keeping your aerobic base sharp and your competitive edge ready for spring.

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Spring Season
Outdoor Track

Post-TSSAA outdoor invitationals and open meets to extend your season, chase PRs, and compete at the club level across the Southeast.

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Fall Season
Cross Country

Post-season XC meets and invitationals to bridge the gap between summer training and school season — and push for marks that matter.

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Special Events
Club Invitationals

KWE-hosted and regional club invitationals providing a competitive, supportive environment to perform your best against top club athletes.

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Athlete Eligibility
Who Can Join

Open to current and former CAK athletes and qualifying Knoxville-area runners. Coach Rouse reviews all membership applications.

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Schedule
2025–2026 Season

Full meet schedule will be posted prior to each season. Follow us and check back here — meet registrations fill quickly.

Results & Records

Meet Date Event Athlete Mark Place
Season Opener — Results will appear here as meets are completed. Coming Soon
800m — Girls
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Club Record
1600m — Girls
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Club Record
800m — Boys
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Club Record
5K XC — Girls
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Club Record

Uniform Concepts

Four uniform design directions for Knox Warrior Elite — all built around CAK's blue and gold. Each option can be sourced through Nike, Adidas, New Balance, or a custom sublimation provider.

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Option A
The Warrior Standard
Navy base · Gold chest stripe · White number
  • Navy singlet with bold diagonal gold chest stripe
  • "WARRIOR" across chest in gold · "KWE" on back yoke
  • Navy split shorts with gold side panel
  • White racing number with navy outline
  • Works as full sublimated kit or stock uni + screen print
  • Suggested: Nike Dri-FIT Miler or Adidas Adizero base
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Option B
Gold Out
Gold base · Navy lettering · Reverse colorway
  • Gold singlet with navy "KNOX WARRIOR ELITE" across chest
  • High-visibility race kit — stands out on the track
  • Navy shorts with thin gold stripe
  • Great for invitationals and championship meets
  • Can be used as alternate / championship jersey
  • Suggested: Sublimated full kit for best color fidelity
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Option C
The Shield Kit
Shield logo front · Minimal · Modern
  • Royal blue base with oversized KWE shield on chest
  • Clean, minimal wordmark on back — athlete number large
  • Off-white/cream accents for a premium feel
  • Full sublimation with gradient shield effect
  • Appeals to XC and distance aesthetic
  • Suggested: New Balance sublimated or Tracksmith-inspired cut
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Option D
Warrior Carbon
Black · Gold · Navy — Elite dark colorway
  • Carbon/black singlet with gold side lightning bolt stripe
  • Most aggressive, elite club aesthetic
  • "KWE" in gold foil or reflective print on chest
  • Great if the club expands beyond CAK affiliation
  • Navy and gold shorts maintain school color tie-in
  • Suggested: Full sublimation or Nike Stock Elite kit + custom print

"Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? So run that you may obtain it."

1 Corinthians 9:24 · The Foundation of Knox Warrior Elite

Join Knox Warrior Elite

Who We Accept

Knox Warrior Elite is open to middle school and high school athletes from CAK and the greater Knoxville area who are committed to competing and developing year-round.

What's Included

  • Post-season meet entry coordination
  • Coaching by Coach Gina Rouse
  • Access to club training groups
  • Team uniform (purchased separately)
  • Club membership card & roster inclusion

Seasons

  • Fall — Post-season Cross Country
  • Winter — Indoor Track
  • Spring — Outdoor Track & Invitationals

Questions?

Contact Coach Rouse directly via the registration form or reach out through CAK Athletics.

Register Your Athlete

Coach Rouse will follow up within 48 hours to confirm membership.

Registration Received!

Coach Rouse will be in touch within 48 hours. Welcome to Knox Warrior Elite!