Cross-Country
Cross-Country at Covenant gives students an opportunity to compete with Christian coaching and mentorship, while building relationships with teammates. Student-athletes are taught to challenge themselves, support their teammates, and to live out their school motto, “To Glorify God and Enjoy Him forever.” Covenant High School Cross-Country competes in the 1B/2B WIAA division, while competing in Seatac League meets and major invitationals in the region. To prioritize students attending discipleship groups, there is no practice held on Wednesdays.
Schedule
Available here.
Notes for the 2026-2027 Cross-Country Season
1. There is a fee of $190 per student, each year, to be a part of the cross-country team. You must also fill out and submit to the school office a release form, linked here, before August 24, 2026.
2. You must have a sports physical turned into the school office before August 24, 2026. The rule states that physicals are good for 2 calendar years and that they must not expire during the season. This means that your physical must not expire before November 7, 2026. Physicals can be done through your regular pediatrician or at a walk in clinic. If the doctor doesn’t have a form, you are able to get one at the school office.
3. You need 7 practices with the team after August 24, 2026 with both a physical on file with the school and your athletic fee paid in order to be eligible for an official meet. Any practices that do not meet that requirement do not count towards your 7.
Coach Philip Ernest
Coach Philip Ernest works at Pearl Street Christian Counseling, attends Evangelical Reformed Church, and coached varsity cross-country at Seattle Christian for 25 years. He has coached several sate qualifying teams and individuals at Seattle Christian. A lifelong runner, Coach Ernest is passionate about leading young adults and supporting them on their Christian journey.
Coach Ernest also has a BA in Biblical Literature from Multnomah University and a Masters of Art in Counseling from Mars Hill Graduate School.