St Pius X offers Cross Country to all athletes entering 5^th – 8^th grade; we encourage all those interested to sign up. Junior Varsity (5^th and 6^th) and Varsity (7^th and 8^th) teams participate in runs with area running clubs and the meets offered by Dallas Parochial League.

Practices: Begin in August; practices are held in Garland at Audobon Park (Oates & O’Banion). Regular season practices are typically held two-three days a week for 2 hours each practice (TBA-at coach’s discretion).

Uniforms: SPX provides cross country jerseys.

**Player must provide or purchase: tennis shoes, running shorts and sunscreen.

Cross Country Meets: area running clubs offer opportunities for the team to run prior to the Cross Country meets held by the DPL. This will be entered in to at the coach’s discretion. DPL meets are held early on Saturday mornings at Norbuck.or other area locations; running club meets are held at White Rock Lake.

Meet Events: distances vary based on age group 1.5 mile, two mile etc.

Sports Physical: All athletes must have a physical on file with the athletic director, due Sept 1.

Coaches: We need volunteer coaches for these sports; if you’re interested please contact Ginger Farrell, gfarrell@spxdallas.org

Important Dates:


Practice begins in August; practice runs with area running clubs begin in Sept.; official cross country meets begin in October.