We had a very good district meet overall. The boys and girls both qualified for regionals. The boys were second beating Battlefield and Gainesville for the first time this season, and the girls were third behind Gainesville and Battlefield in very close races. Rena Johnson, who just returned from a recruiting trip to Virginia Tech, won the girls' race in a stellar performance running 18:13 and winning by 17 seconds. Rena beat the last two district champions in the race. Last year Rena ran 20:13 (2 min faster!) and the year before was 21:49 (sophomore year). Her freshman year she was 24:37 on the same course. Consistent training over days, weeks, months, and years resulted in this win. Sidney Nolan had another great race placing 5^th in 19:26 (a huge drop from last year - 20:47) and freshman Jaya Djigo placed 10th, the fastest freshman in the field. All three earned All-District Honors!  Sherlyn Philip was 21:19 for 18^th (last year ran 22:16 on the same course). Camila Weber had an off race running 22:09 placing 27th. You could tell she was trying so hard to get up there but it wasn’t her day. Even with an off day, she ran the same time as last year. Frances Rein was the fourth-fastest freshman in the field and finished right behind Camila in 22:12 to continue her great progress. Ngozi Imala finished 30^th in 23:33. Last year our 7^th runner was 25 minutes, so we are making good progress.

The boys placed second to also advance to regionals. That sounds pretty good, but our history is that we win this meet. In the last eight years, we have won six of the eight titles. We are young and are very happy with this result. We have not beaten three of the schools in our district all season, so to get two at conference and advance is a great “win.” As the field size gets bigger it will be harder for us to advance.

Our top three placed 3-4-5 to earn All-District Honors. Kaiden missed second by a blink of an eye in 16:12 (Kaiden was 18:04 last year). Henry, running his first cross country season after a stellar freshmen year on the track was third in 16:19, Carlos Garcia was fourth in 16:27, an off day for him (16:43 last year), but still better than last year. Marcus Burleson almost set a personal best finishing in 28^th (18:31.9). Jayden Argula and Andrew White both went out a little faster than I wanted and paid for it toward the end of the race. They both held on for 29^th and 31^st places (18:35 and 18:43). Still good times for both of them and almost a personal best for Andrew. Alex was right behind in 18:52 for 32nd. The guys ran well. Jayden and Andrew first season doing cross country, and Marcus and Alex have improved big time over last year. Our top three are the best top three in the district.

This week we will compete at the Octoberfest Invite at Great Meadows on Saturday, the same place the first invitation was earlier in the season. We are down to our last two weeks of the regular season. We have three meets left before the postseason starts. For the postseason, we have ten girls and ten boys that make the postseason team. Seven race at districts, the other three are alternates. The top three teams advance to regionals and the top 15 individuals. At regionals, the top three teams advance to state, and the top five individuals not on qualifying teams.  Octoberfest and Milestat Invites will decide the post-season team.

We will be hosting a 5K and 1 Mile run on October 28^th for the community on the cross-country course. It will be a part of Fall Fest held at Patriot and a fundraiser for the team. It is also a great chance to get another race in for our non-post-season athletes. We also have a meet after states that a lot of kids go to. The Nike Cross Regional meet in Raleigh, NC is a good goal for kids to keep training and a great meet to go to. It used to be the Saturday after Thanksgiving but is now a week earlier on Sunday (11/19). https://nxrse.runnerspace.com/eprofile.php?do=title&title_id=217&event_id=303

This week we will be running at Patriot all week except Thursday. We will go to Bristow Station Battlefield on Thursday.

Next week we have our last home meet on Wednesday. We will honor our seniors (SENIOR NIGHT) before the race and any seniors from other schools who wish to partake. Parents typically escort their son or daughter. We will do this on the field where the races start and finish. We will start the senior night at 5:40 p.m. The races will start at 5:55 p.m. with the boys and 6:30 for the girls.

If you would like a poster made for your senior, Orion publication will need a picture and correct spelling by this Friday. You can send me the picture. Information is at the bottom and a sample is attached. They were 2’x4’ last year and cost $5.00 per square foot. sales@orionpros.com

Pioneer Cards: We are missing 49 cards still – please return them otherwise we are charged $10 per card out of our xc account. Thank you!

Friday Pasta Dinner is at the Johnson Home.

Bus departure for Saturday for Octoberfest. Buses will leave at 7 a.m. on Saturday morning.

Race Schedule: current temperature for Saturday is high 50’s to 64 degrees with a 60% chance of rain

9:00am Varsity A Girls

9:30am Varsity A Boys

10:00am JV FR & SO Girls

10:35am JV FR & SO Boys

11:10am JV JR & SR

Girls11:45am JV JR & SR Boys

Spectators and directions: Place: Great Meadow, The Plains, VA 

Directions: From East or West Take I66 to Exit 31 (Route 245 2 miles) From South Take US 17 or 29 to Warrenton Take 17 Bypass approximately 8 miles

Parking: GATE 2 FOR ALL PARKING (Gate will be clearly marked) $10.00 FOR PARKING - CASH ONLY

Results from Glory Days are here:

https://va.milesplit.com/meets/561428-2023-glory-days-grill-invitational-2023/results

Pictures from Glory Days Invite of the varsity races thanks to Mr. Nolan: https://photos.app.goo.gl/rW5zc39Tk9sE6L9x5

Hi everyone,

What a crazy week for training – usually the fall is the best season and is pretty predictable, unlike winter and spring. The kids did a great job getting in good work despite not being able to train outdoors. We should be able to have a normal practice Friday. We will also have our pasta party at the Santiago’s house from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thank you for hosting! A reminder that next Tuesday we host the meet that was postponed on Wednesday due to heat.

Saturday’s meet – The Great Meadows Invite time schedule has been changed – they have moved the meet up 30 minutes and the JV races will be 3K in distance (varsity remains 5K). The buses will now leave at 6:45 am from door 20 (weight room door).  Parents coming to the meet – there is a $10 fee to park and it is cash only. That is basically the spectator fee.

Course address: Great Meadow, The Plains, VA 

Directions: From East or West Take I66 to Exit 31 (Route 245 2 miles)

Parking: GATE 2 FOR ALL PARKING (Gate will be clearly marked) Bus Parking may be off site if it rains (see updates on Milestat) $10.00 FOR PARKING

Meet Time Schedule:

UPDATED Time Schedule: Great Meadow Time Schedule 5K/3K

8:30 Varsity
A Girls Race (5K) Girls Varsity (8): Rena Johnson, Sidney Nolan, Jaya Djigo, Camila Weber, Sherlyn Philip, Daniela Ansah, Ngozi Imala, Francis Rein

9:00 Varsity
A Boys Race (5K) Boys Varsity (10): Kaiden Brewer, Carlos Garcia, Henry Birge, Oliver Knapp, Alex Eye, Marcus Burleson, Brady Widlake, Hayden Moss, Jayden Anguli, Thomas Lamonia

9:30 JV
FR/SO Girls Race (3K) Girls JV Frosh/ Soph 3K (11): Emma Ashley, Kendra Campise, Abby Curisinche, Alyssa Farewell, Claire Henning, Sarah Kim, Cami Moss, Ananya Parasram, Dakota Robinson, Audrey Shanahan, Ella Ward

9:50 JV
FR/SO Race (3K) Boys JV Frosh/ Soph 3K (13): Oliver Baumgart, Cole Bowman, Ryan Brixius, Nicholas Howell, Byron Lee, Damian Martinez, Logan McKinney, Jason Mwangi, Marek Pitera, Jackson Santiago, Xemuel Theosoumane, Andrew White, Gavin Wilcock

10:10 JV
JR/SR Girls Race (3K) Girls JV Jun/ Sen 3K (3): Zainab Soofi, Bridget Thaller, Clara El-Khouri  

10:30 JV
JR/SR Boys Race (3K) Boys JV Junior/ Senior 3K (3): Ian Bergeron, Nicholas Curisinche, Caleb Dixon

5K course map: New 5K Course Map: //assets.sp.milesplit.com/meets/514138/files/new_great_meadow_course.pdf

3K course map: New 3K Course Map: //assets.sp.milesplit.com/meets/514138/files/gm_3k.docx

Pasta Dinner: Our second pasta dinner is this week on Friday at the Santiago’s household. Thank you so much for hosting! The host family provides the main dish – spaghetti, lasagna, pasta bakes, etc. Pasta dinners are generally 5:30 to 8:30 pm. Everyone must leave by 8:30 pm, coaches order. Movies must be PG-13, PG, or G. Board games, recreational games like ping pong, non-gory video games, are okay.

The address is 9053 Roaring Spring Loop, Bristow, VA 20136

Bring enough for 8-10 people.

Freshmen are to bring fruit or salad

Sophomores are to bring bread (French bread, Garlic bread, etc) or dessert

Juniors are to bring drinks

Seniors have desserts

Pasta Party Hosts – THANK YOU!

August 31^st – Miner Family

September 8^th – Santiago Family

September 22^nd – Nolan Family

September 29^th – Henning Family

October 6^th – Johnson Family

October 25^th – Bergeron Family

$20 Patriot Booster cards – The booster card sales are due today – bring any unsold cards and the money paid for the others to practice. I have to turn everything in by Monday. If you forget try and bring it to the meet so I can get the deposit slip correct prior to Monday.

Gooder Sunglasses – These very popular sunglasses don’t bounce, are polarized, cheap and customized to Patriot High School. They go for $30.00 and we get to keep half, and the Running Store gets the other half. If you would like a pair you can pick up a pair at practice. Make check out to Patriot Booster Club with cross country in the memo. Check or cash. If you see me in person you can use a credit card using my phone.

Drivers: Thursday (9/14) we will head back to Bristow Station Battlefield for practice. We could use a few parent drivers – so parents who are driving their son or daughter, if you are able to take one or two more students that would be helpful. Please have your son/ daughter meet at the commons 2 and then let them know where you will be to load. I will also be there to help facilitate. If we don’t have enough rides for everyone we will stay at Patriot to practice.

Next week:

Monday at Patriot, 2:30-5 pm

Tuesday at Patriot, Make up meet from the meet that was postponed due to the heat. Boys compete at 5:30 pm and girls are at 6:05 pm. 5K at Patriot. Kids go home after school. Come back to Patriot at 4:30 pm (be at team tent by 4:30 to warm-up). Parents we will need volunteers. Look for an email Sunday night for volunteer spots.

Wednesday at Patriot, 2:30-5pm

Thursday at Bristow Station Battlefield, 2:30 pm in commons 2, practice starts at Bristow Station Battlefield at 3pm. 3pm-4:45.

Friday at Patriot, 2:30-4:45 pm.

Saturday at Manassas Battlefield 8am – 10 am. 10700 Bulloch Drive, at the Wendy’s Restaurant

Hi everyone,

Thank you to everyone who was able to come out and work on the trail. We had a big group and we finished the course! We will be hosting our first meet this Friday. Thank you everyone!!!

Uniforms: We handed out uniforms and apparel orders yesterday at practice.

Pasta Dinner: Our first pasta dinner is this week on Thursday at the Miner household. Thank you so much for hosting! The host family provides the main dish – spaghetti, lasagna, pasta bakes, etc. Pasta dinners are generally 5:30 to 8:30 pm. Everyone must leave by 8:30 pm, coaches order. Movies must be PG-13, PG, or G. Board games, recreational games like ping pong, non-gory video games, are okay.

The address is 13813 Estate Manor Drive, Gainesville.

Bring enough for 8-10 people.

Freshmen are to bring fruit or salad

Sophomores are to bring bread (French bread, Garlic bread, etc) or dessert

Juniors are to bring drinks

Seniors have desserts

We have most slots full – but need a host for September 8^th and September 29^th.

August 31^st – Miner Family

September 8^th - ?

September 22^nd – Nolan Family

September 29^th - Henning Family

October 6^th – Johnson Family

October 25^th – Bergeron Family

First meet – We will need some parent help, mainly directing traffic. Buses will park in the bus loop at Patriot (second entrance – by T. Clay Elementary School) and spectators will go in the main school entrance.

We will need course marshals, concessions, and folks handing out medals at the finish line.

Those who do not have 20 practices (I let everyone know yesterday where they are at) will be ready to warm-up at 7am on the Bermuda field for practice. They will run an 8am time trial run and then help with the meet – no Patriot uniform but can wear Patriot clothing. Wear racing shoes (spikes) if you have them.

7:00 am non-racers start warming up

8:00 am non-racers time trial course

8:00 am Girls B race participants start warming-up

8:25 am Boys B race participants start warming-up

8:45 am Girls A race participants start warming up

Patriot XC Meet Schedule:

9:00 am Girls B race starts 

9:25 am Boys B Race starts

9:45 am Girls A race starts 

10:10 am Boys A race starts (warm-up at 9:10 am)

10:25 am Girls C race starts (warm-up at 9:25 am)

10:55 am Boys C race starts (warm-up at 9:55 am)

11:20 am – course clean up.

$20 Patriot Booster cards – The booster club would like each athlete to sell 5 cards ($20 each). You can certainly sell more. You can drop off any money to me at practice and then I turn in the deposit form to the school. If you have not received an envelope (with the five cards) please let me know.

Gooder Sunglasses – These very popular sunglasses don’t bounce, are polarized, cheap and customized to Patriot High School. They go for $30.00 and we get to keep half, and the Running Store gets the other half. If you would like a pair we will sell them at the xc meet. We can take credit card, check or cash.

Drivers: Yesterday we did not have enough drivers to get to Bristow Station, so had to change plans and stay at the school. We could use a few parent drivers – so parents who are driving their son or daughter, if you are able to take one or two more students that would be helpful. Please have your son/ daughter meet at the commons 2 and then let them know where you will be to load. I will also be there to help facilitate. If we don’t have enough rides we will have those without a ride practice from the high school.

Second meet – It will be here soon, Wednesday (9/6) at Patriot. This will be a 5K and is a district meet with the other six schools. These Wednesday meets are great events for our new kids and usually our top kids use them as workouts. The races start at 5:30 pm. The kids can go home after school and be back by 4:15 at the Bermuda field or stay after school and help set the course up. Only two races, one boys and one girls. All done by 6:45pm.

Third meet – That Saturday (9/9) at Great Meadows. First big meet. We have two buses for the meet – more details to come. Meet information here:

Thanks everyone!

Coach James DeMarco

The team has been working hard and we had several athletes have a tremendous summer of dedicated training. We also welcomed a few more kids to the team. A little less than 10% of the team are seniors and over 61% are freshmen and sophomores. It is a young team, but we have excellent leaders. We have some of the very best runners in the state of Virginia and a lot of beginners. I am excited to get the racing underway and see where we are as a team.

Thank you to everyone who was able to come out and work on the trail. I was hoping for more people to show up, but the group we had did amazing work. We will have one more trail work day prior to our first meet on Saturday.

Uniforms: We have opened up the store and it closes TONIGHT at midnight. Please get your orders in for your uniform and shirts. https://stores.athletesmark.com/patriot_XC/shop/home

Drivers: New this year - they want a permission form from parents for off-site practices. It was handed out to day in the weight room. It is also attached to this email. Tomorrow we will be at Bristow Station Battlefield at 3 pm. The kids who need rides meet in Commons 2 at 2:30 pm to get rides to the park (Upper classmen meet them and kids with parents who can take extras). Parents are to pick up at the Bristow Station Battlefield when practice is done. We could use a few parent drivers – so parents who are driving their son or daughter, if you are able to take one or two more students that would be helpful. Please have your son/ daughter meet at the commons 2 and then let them know where you will be to load. I will also be there to help facilitate. If we don’t have enough rides we will have those without a ride practice from the high school.

$20 Pioneer Cards – The booster club would like each athlete to sell 5 cards ($20 each). You can certainly sell more. You can drop off any money to me at practice and then I turn in the deposit form to the school. If you have not received an envelope (with the five cards) please let me know.

Pasta Dinner: We have most slots full – but need a host for September 8^th and September 29^th.

August 31^st – Miner Family

September 8^th - ?

September 22^nd – Nolan Family

September 29^th - ?

October 6^th – Johnson Family

October 25^th – Bergeron Family

First week of school – the first week of school is always tough and are long days. We try and keep practices a little shorter this week. Also, Saturday practices, are supposed to be attended by everyone. There have only been 19 at the last two Saturday practices.

First meet – It will be here soon, and then we have three competitions in eight days. Everyone gets to compete. You must attend 20 practices prior to getting to compete. If you did a two-a-day that only counts as one. If you missed the morning session but attended an evening practice that does count.

Hi Everyone!

Today is the last day to get paperwork in to join the cross-country team. You need to get it to me or Mr. Qualls today (Wednesday the 16th). If you are out of town or have another reason email me today and let me know when you are coming out. Need to know today!

Today is our camp day. You will need to bring lunch, snacks, a change of clothes and your uniform. If you don’t have your uniform we will get a shirt or extra jersey for you. Pictures will be at 1:55 pm on Wednesday (during the camp day).

Camp Day schedule:

8:00am-10:30am practice

10:40am-11:10 lunch

11:15-12:00 – captain’s activity

12:00-1:30pm – classroom – training, goals, nutrition, sleep, etc

1:30-1:50 get ready for pictures

1:55-2:20 pm pictures at track

2:30-2:50pm – name games

2:50-3:25pm – big group games

COURSE WORKDAY: THIS Saturday noon to 2pm. Need weed wackers, rakes, shovels, ax picks, chain saws, tree clippers. Bring work gloves, long sleeves and light pants work best.

Reminders: We extended time to buy gear due to not everyone getting their orders in. You have until Thursday (tomorrow).

Uniform orders – the kids buy their uniforms, but we use the same uniform in indoor and outdoor track & field so you don’t have to buy another. We also use the same uniform year to year. Orders are now DUE Thursday by midnight (August 17^th). Parents may also want a shirt, sweatshirt, or jacket to wear to meets. ORDER HERE: https://stores.athletesmark.com/patriot_XC/shop/home

Make sure to bring a water bottle (or two) to practice plus a recovery snack (protein 13+ grams and 40+ carbs) to have while stretching or immediately after practice.

After runs, check for ticks, and make sure to shower.

Practice locations:

Before school starts – 8 am

Mon, Wed, Fri: Patriot H.S., meet at door 20 in the weight room

Tues: Brownsville parking lot off of Groveton Road (which is off of Bray Lane)

Thurs: Bristow Station Battlefield

Sat: Manassas Battlefield – meet at Wendy’s restaurant at 10700 Bulloch Drive (mall where DMV is)

When school starts – 2:30 pm except Tues and Thurs 3 pm

Mon, Wed, Fri – Patriot High School

Tues, Thurs: Bristow Station Battlefield

Sat - Manassas Battlefield – meet at Wendy’s restaurant at 10700 Bulloch Drive (mall where DMV is)

PASTA DINNERS – need volunteers to host a pasta party at their house. Email me the date you would like to host. Open to seniors and juniors first. See the dates below. Three are left.

Fundraising – The Patriot Booster Club would like all athletes to sell 5 discount cards each ($20 each). You can definitely sell more. Our program gets to keep $10 from each card for cross country. These go home today.

Gooder Sunglasses – We have Patriot-themed Gooder sunglasses for sale. They are $35 and we get $15 dollars from the Running Store. We will have a sign-up sheet to sell at the beginning of football games.

Communication – Communicate mostly through Emails, Final Surge is where workouts are posted. PatriotPioneers.org also is updated weekly (click Fall, then cross country).

Milestat.com – State website has all the results posted and also under the calendar, you can find all the meet information of the races we are going to.

Equipment needed – good shoes (The Running Store gives a discount to high school runners – by Panera Bread in Gainesville). Watch, water bottle, good socks, and sports bras for the girls. If your son/ daughter really likes cross country getting a pair of racing shoes (spikes) is very helpful. Spikes are cheaper than training shoes.

Volunteers - with Patriot hosting four meets this year we need parent's help. Meets will start at 5:30 pm. We need course marshalls (point the way), chute helpers, and also course work days. Emails coming soon.

To Letter -

▪      Earn enough points at the end of the season. Each team we compete against must earn one letter point. Mini-district meets do not count for letter points. If we race against 114 teams, need 114 points to letter.

▪      Beat a runner on another team's top seven, you earn a point. Beat four, and you earn four points.

▪      Represent the team at regions or states.

▪      Seniors who did an excellent job leading, encouraging, and leading by example. Always helping the younger athletes.

▪      Seniors who competed in four years of cross country.

Sleep, nutrition – the kids need to be getting 8-9 hours of sleep to adapt to the training we are doing – maximize recovery which maximizes adaptation (getting better). Bring recovery food (protein/ carbs) to eat immediately after practice. Electrolytes (Gatorade, propel, etc) are also needed. A colorful plate of food. Food is fuel! Zinc when feeling a cold coming. Need iron and vit C foods (go together). Calcium, magnesium, and vit D go together for bone health (Vit D needs fat) – so whole milk is great. Calcium and iron do not go together – foods should be consumed 30 minutes apart.

Important dates:

August 17^th – uniforms orders are due https://stores.athletesmark.com/patriot_XC/shop/home

August 16^th – Team Camp Day 8:00-3:30 pm (bring lunch and snacks, plus a change of clothes). Also Team Picture Day at 1:55 pm.

August 17^th – New Student Orientation 12-2 pm

August 21^st – School starts

August 31^st – pasta dinner (volunteer)

September 1^st – Patriot XC Invite (first meet)

September 6^th – District meet at Patriot (2^nd meet)

September 8^th – Pasta Dinner (volunteer)

September 9^th – Great Meadows Invite – The Plains (Warrenton)

September 16^th – MAYBE RVA RELAYS – varsity A team only

September 20^th – District Meet at Patriot (4^th meet)

September 22^nd – Pasta Dinner (Nolan Family)

September 23^rd – Oatlands Invite (Oatlands Plantation)

September 29^th – Pasta Dinner (volunteer)

September 30^th – Glory Days (Bull Run Park)

October 6^th – Pasta Dinner (Johnson Family)

October 7^th – Octoberfest – The Plains (Warrenton)

October 11^th – District Meet at Patriot (8^th meet)

October 14^th – Milestat Invite (Pole Green Park – Mechanicsville) Kings Dominion after

October 25th – Pasta dinner before districts (Bergeron Family) Halloween theme

October 26th – District Championships at Nokesville Park

November 2^nd – Regional Championships at Great Meadows

Nov. 11^th – VHSL State Championships at Oatlands

Nov. 19^th – Nike Regional Meet – Raleigh, NC https://nxrse.runnerspace.com/

The cross-country season starts on Monday (July 31st), at 8 am at the weight room (Door 20). 

Reminders, you must have a current physical, have taken the concussion test (print off the paper certificate) and have the duplicate eligibility form filled out. The eligibility form I can give you at practice to fill out but you have to have a current physical and also the concussion test done.

Most have not turned in the concussion test. You can take that here: 

https://online-concussion.pwcs.edu/ - AGAIN MUST BE DONE PRIOR TO SHOWING UP TO PRACTICE. Print off the certificate.

Physical form - 

https://bigteams-public-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/library/files/patriotpioneers_org_437/files/Physical%20Form%202021.pdf

If you don't have your physical, get it as soon as possible and then come out.

For our track athletes, if you are not doing a fall sport (high school or club) I would recommend doing cross country to get stronger (weight room 3x a week), and increased fitness prior to track starting in November. 

The meet schedule is on PatriotPioneers.com under Fall and Cross Country.

The Fall Sports Parent Meeting is at 6 pm on August 8th.

Team and individual picture day is August 16th. 

Team Camp Day will be 8-3:00 (bring lunch) and will be Aug 14

There are double days for varsity/ returning athletes M-W-F at Safeway at 5 pm 

Practice times for the first three weeks of the season until school starts.

Monday 8:00-10:30 am at Patriot (meet in Weight Room - door 20)

Tuesday 8:00-9:45 am at Brownsville Parking Lot off of Grovetn Road (which is off of Balls Ford Road)

Wednesday 8:00 am-10:15 am at Patriot (meet in Weight Room - door 20)

Thursday 8:00 am-9:45 am at Bristow Station Battlefield

Friday 8:00-10:00 am at Patriot (meet in Weight Room - door 20)

Saturday 8:00 am-9:45 am - Manassas Battlefield - we meet at Wendy's by the mall where the DMV is. 10700 Bulloch Drive. 

Once school starts:

Monday at Patriot in aux gym 2:30-5:00 pm (finish in the weight room)

Wednesday, and Friday at Patriot in aux gym 2:30-4:45 (finish in the weight room)

Tuesday and Thursday at Bristow Station Battlefield 3 pm-4:30 pm 

Saturday at XC Meet or Manassas Battlefield at the Wendy's (10700 Bulloch Drive) 8 am-9:45 am

If you have questions please call or email,

Coach James DeMarco

540-230-2154 cell

Cross country is a sport for boys and girls. We have an excellent team that is amazing in competitions and in the classroom. We work hard and have a lot of fun. We would love for you to join us. In a few months with us, you will be faster, stronger, and have awesome endurance, plus a lot of new friends!

Summer Training has started. Come join us once you have your physical. Email Coach DeMarco at demarcjb@pwcs.edu or 540-230-2154 cell with any questions. The season officially starts July 31st at 8 am at Patriot (meet at door 20). 

We will meet Monday - Wednesday - Friday at Patriot at 8 am. Meet in the Weight Room (door 20).

Tuesday at Brownsville Parking lot off Groveton Road at 8 am.

Thursday at Bristow Station Battlefield parking lot at 8 am.

July 3rd-7th is the VHSL Dead Period - which means we can't meet that week.

July 10th-13th practices are at 8am at Bristow Station Battlefield. 

• Need a sport physical before you can practice. The physical cannot be done before May 1^st, 2023. The physical must be dated after May 1st for the 2023-24 school year.
• Pre-season starts June 19^th at 8:00am at Patriot High School. We meet in the school. Please enter through door 20 (back of school). Join us once you have your physical!
• Bring a water bottle and a snack.
• Need a good pair of running shoes.
• The official season starts July 31st.

Please contact Coach James DeMarco at demarcjb@pwcs.edu for more information. Once you have your physical please join us for summer training. You can also call Coach DeMarco at (540) 230-2154.