Hope everyone is safe and recovered from Hurricane Irma.
Due to DCSS cancellation, we cannot hold practice Thursday September 14th.
However, the overnight trip to Hoover, AL is still on. Just wanted to get the word out -
We will leave from the Dunwoody High School gym on Friday September 15th at 1:00pm. Students can leave their overnight bags in Room 1702 in the morning. Please make sure you talk to your 3rd and 4th period teachers to pick up missed assignments. Students should make sure they bring running clothes for Friday afternoon, DHS uniforms and spikes for the race Saturday morning, and a change of clothes for after the race. Also, bring some money as we will stop for lunch on Saturday on the way back to school and you might want a souvenir t-shirt. Our itinerary is as follows:
Friday
1:00pm Leave DHS on charter bus to Hoover, AL (Veterans Park)
Gain 1 hour
3:00pm Arrive Veterans Park
4800 Valleydale Road
Birmingham, AL 35242
Run the Course, Strides, Yoga, Frisbee
5:00pm Leave Veterans Park for Hotel
Embassy Suites by Hilton Birmingham
2300 Woodcrest Place
Birmingham, AL 35209 (205)-879-7400
6:00pm
Pasta Dinner at Hotel
7:30pm
DHS XC Trivia, Race Strategies
10:00pm Lights Out
Saturday
5:00am Wake Up
5:30am Breakfast at Hotel
Bagels, Bars, Gatorade
6:30am Leave Hotel for Race
8:15am Varsity Girls (10)
8:45am Varsity Boys (10)
9:15am JV Girls
9:45am JV Boys
11:00am Awards Ceremony
11:30am Bus to return to DHS
Lose 1 hour
Stop for lunch (students need to bring money to pay for this)
2:30pm Arrive at DHS
We are looking forward to a great overnight trip this year. Students need to remember that this overnight trip is an extension of Dunwoody High School; and every rule and policy at school remains in effect. Please pack light, but make sure you have all necessary items. Any food allergies, medicines, etc should have been addressed with the coaches prior to the trip. Likewise, please email the coaches if you have any roommate requests. Also, if you have any other questions, please email the coaches.