2026 Cross Country Season Information
Welcome to the 2026 cross country season! Below is everything you need to know before practice begins.
First Day of Practice
Date: Monday, August 10
Time: 7:00–8:30 a.m.
Location: By the storage shed across from the Davies pool
We are excited to welcome students in grades 7–12 to the team!
Before You Can Practice
All athletes must have a current sports physical on file before participating.
You can:
Turn a paper copy into the Davies main office before practice begins, or
Bring it with you on the first day of practice.
Please note: Athletes will not be allowed to practice until their physical has been received, per Davies High School policy.
What to Bring
Running shoes
Shorts and a T-shirt
Water bottle
Watch (recommended)
Practice Schedule
August 10–18
August 10–14 and August 17–18
7:00–8:30 a.m.
Meet at Davies High School
Beginning August 19
Practice moves to 4:00 p.m. because teachers return for professional development and the school year begins.
All practices for the remainder of the season will begin at 4:00 p.m. at Davies High School.
7th & 8th Grade (Once School Starts)
Practice will be at Davies Monday–Thursday.
On Fridays, practice will be at Discovery Middle School ("Dairy Queen Friday!").
Students should take the activity bus from their middle school to Davies after school Monday through Thursday.
Parent/Athlete Meeting
Date: Tuesday, August 11
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: Room H101, Davies High School
Team Pictures
Date: Wednesday, August 12
Picture packets will be sent home from Scherlings.
First Meet
Our first meet of the season is:
Saturday, August 29 – Perham
Bus information, departure times, and other meet details will be shared closer to the event.
NDHSAA Requirement
Athletes must complete 9 coach-supervised practices before they are eligible to compete.
Stay Connected
Join our Remind messages for updates throughout the season.
Text: @2026davie
To: 81010
Questions?
Email Coach Holland at hollanj@fargo.k12.nd.us.
Looking forward to a great season!
Coach Holland