St Pius X offers Track and Field to all athletes entering 5th – 8th grade; we encourage all those interested to sign up. Junior Varsity (5th and 6th) and Varsity (7th and 8th) teams participate in the Dallas Parochial League with other parochial schools.
Practices: Begin in early March for all JV participants; Varsity members to follow shortly thereafter since their meets do not begin until mid-April; practices are held at Bishop Lynch High School. Regular season practices are typically held two days a week for 2 hours each practice (TBA-at coach’s discretion).
Uniforms: SPX provides track jerseys, field event equipment, batons, etc.
**Player must provide or purchase: tennis shoes, track shoes, running shorts and sunscreen.
Track Meets: there are three (3) Meets for Junior Varsity members that begin in late March early April; there are four (4) Meets for Varsity that begin in mid-April and go through mid-May. Track meets are typically held on Saturdays; Some Sundays if inclement weather prevents events from taking place on the previous Saturday. All meets are held at area high school tracks.
Meet Events: Sprints races, relays events, mile run, and hurdles; Field events include long jump, shot put, discus, and high jump;
Sports Physicals: All athletes must have a physical on file with the athletic director to participate; if your son or daughter have already turned in a physical form with a previous sport then no additional form is needed.
Coaches: We need volunteer coaches for these sports teams (both JV and Varsity levels); if you’re interested please contact Ginger Farrell, gfarrell@spxdallas.org
Important Dates:
Team practices may begin anytime after basketball season has ended – early March
Track and Field Meets for Junior Varsity March 23, April 6, and April 13 three meets total Track and Field Meets for Varsity April 20, 27, May 4, and 11 – four meets total
Track and Field Fee: $40 (must be turned in with form by February 15).