Dear Students & Parents,
Congratulations! Your son has been selected to represent Father Judge High School at the PIAA Cross Country State Championship Meet on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at Big Spring High School in Newville, PA. This trip will include an overnight stay on Friday, November 6th, in preparation for Saturday's championship race.
TRIP DETAILS:
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Dates: Friday, November 6 – Saturday, November 7, 2026
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Location: Big Spring High School – Newville, PA
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Departure: Friday, November 6, following 2nd period (9:41 AM), with vans departing by approximately 10:15 AM
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Transportation: School vans driven by Father Judge coaches
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Hotel: Holiday Inn Express & Suites – Carlisle Southwest I-81
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Race Time: Saturday, November 7, at 1:15 PM
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Return: Saturday, November 7, approximately 6:00 PM at Father Judge
OVERNIGHT TRIP REMINDERS:
Students are reminded that they are representing Father Judge High School throughout the entire trip. All school policies and behavioral expectations remain in effect.
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Packing: Bring appropriate running gear, sneakers, warm clothing, toiletries, personal items, and anything needed for the overnight stay. Coaches will provide a more detailed packing list.
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Behavior: Students are expected to demonstrate respect, responsibility, and good sportsmanship at all times, including during transportation, at the hotel, and at the competition.
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Hotel Expectations: Students must follow all coach instructions, remain in assigned rooms during designated hours, observe curfew, and respect hotel guests and property.
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Supervision: Students must remain with the team and may not leave the hotel, competition site, or designated group without permission from a coach.
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Personal Items: Students are responsible for their belongings and should bring any necessary medications, following school procedures.
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Academics: Students are responsible for communicating with their teachers and completing all missed assignments and classwork.
A more detailed itinerary and packing list will be shared by Head Cross Country Coach Mr. Patrick Carolan prior to departure.
We are proud of our student-athletes for earning the opportunity to compete at the state championship level and look forward to having them represent Father Judge with pride, respect, and sportsmanship!
If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Paul Coates at [email protected].
Go Crusaders!
