Cross Country

The DPL offers Cross Country meets for grades 5 through 8 during the month of October. Teams are formed with boys and girls and divided by junior varsity and varsity with grades 5/6 and 7/8. This is an excellent sport for the fall and a good way to prepare for basketball in the winter. For additional information, please contact Coach Jacqi Richardson at [email protected].

Announcements:

• Practices will begin in mid-August. Four practices are offered each week before the meets begin. Athletes must attend at least one practice a week and should bring a towel and a water bottle to every practice.
  • Practices are on Monday, Wednesday & Thursday evenings (7-8pm; will move up to 6:30 and then 6pm as it gets darker earlier) and Saturday mornings (7-8:30am). 
  • Practice locations: M/Th at Brookhaven College on Valley View; Wed at Northaven Park on Northaven Rd.; Sat at Norbuck Park on Buckner Blvd.
• Details will be sent about the season once you are registered.
• Athletes should register prior to attending practice.
• The 2026 meets will be at Norbuck on 10/3, 10/10, 10/24, and 10/31.
• All athletes age 11 or older must take an Impact Base Line test for concussions. The test is good for 2 years. There is no fee for the test.  All athletes must have a completed Pre-Worksheet and a Release Form to enter testing.