Women's2019 Cross Country News

Student-Athlete Orientation Series Set to Begin on August 3rd at 7:00pm.
Student-Athlete Orientation Series Set to Begin on August 3rd at 7:00pm.

July 29, 2020

Washington, DC- The University of the District of Columbia’s Athletic Department will be hosting a series of Town Hall meetings, with the first installment set to begin on Monday August 3rd, at 7:00pm. This meeting will be to discuss plans for the Fall semester and the precautions that staff as well as Student-athletes will need to take upon arriving on campus.

ECC Suspends Intercollegiate Competition for Fall Semester
ECC Suspends Intercollegiate Competition for Fall Semester

July 17, 2020

West Babylon, N.Y. - The East Coast Conference Council of Presidents has unanimously voted to suspend all intercollegiate competition during the fall 2020 semester due to health and safety concerns related to the COVID-19 Pandemic.

UDC Athletics Releases 2019-20 Student-Athlete Virtual Recognition Program
UDC Athletics Releases 2019-20 Student-Athlete Virtual Recognition Program

May 01, 2020

Washington, DC- The University of the District of Columbia released its virtual Student-Athlete recognition program on Thursday April 30. This program replaces annual end of year luncheon the department hosts to recognize our student-athletes.

ECC to Host Interactive Webinar for Student-Athletes on Mental Health and Managing Stress
ECC to Host Interactive Webinar for Student-Athletes on Mental Health and Managing Stress

April 30, 2020

West Babylon, N.Y. - The East Coast Conference announced it will be hosting an interactive webinar on Saturday, May 9 at 11:00 a.m. focusing on mental health and managing stress during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Grant will be the next UDC Head Women’s Cross Country and Track & Field Coach.
University of the District of Columbia Announces Hiring of Simone Grant as Head Women’s Cross Country/Track & Field Coach

March 17, 2020

WASHINGTON, DC – Director of Athletics Patricia Thomas has announced that former Firebird All-American Simone Grant has been chosen as the next University of the District of Columbia Head Women’s Cross Country and Track & Field Coach.

The 2019 Women's Cross Country Team
Firebirds Compete in ECC Championships to bring Cross Country Season to a Close.

October 26, 2019

Old Westbury, N.Y.- The University of the District of Columbia’s women’s Cross-Country team finished out their season with performances at the ECC Championship meet on October 26th at New York Tech.

Roberts clocked in at 26:09.4
Firebirds Compete in Second 6k of the Season

October 19, 2019

Frederick, MD- The University of the District of Columbia’s women’s Cross Country team competed in their 6th 6k of the season, Saturday morning at the Hood College Open.

Roberts ran a time of 24:47.82 to place in the top 50.
Roberts Leads the Firebirds in 6k

October 05, 2019

Salisbury, MD- The University of the District of Columbia’s Women’s Cross-Country team competed in their first 6k run at the Salisbury Don Cathcart Invitational on Saturday October 5th.

Firebirds Compete at Eastern Shore Cross Country Invitational
Firebirds Compete at Eastern Shore Cross Country Invitational

September 21, 2019

Eastern Shore, MD- The University of the District of Columbia women’s cross-country team competed at the Eastern Cross County Invitational on Saturday September 21st.

Firebirds Improve on 5k performances with Season Bests
Firebirds Improve on 5k performances with Season Bests

September 13, 2019

Frederick, MD- Senior sprinter Cierra Roberts led the way for some season best performances in the 5k at the Hood College invitational, Friday afternoon at Utica District Park.

UDC Cross Country team opens up their season at the Adelphi XC Invitational.
UDC Cross Country team opens up their season at the Adelphi XC Invitational.

September 06, 2019

Bethpage, N.Y- The University of the District of Columbia women’s Cross Country team opened their season, on Friday afternoon at the Adelphi XC Invitational.

The 2019 Women's Cross Country Team
UDC 2019 Women's Cross Country Schedule announced.

August 22, 2019

Washington DC- The University of the District of Columbia just announced it's 2019 women’s cross country schedule.