Bob Judson Invite Postponed Due to Weather

The annual track and field meet in Pierre, South Dakota has been pushed back due to forecasted wind and cool temperatures.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 6:12am

A fragmented, geometric painting in bold primary colors depicting an abstract track and field competition, conceptually representing the postponement of the Bob Judson Invite.A cubist interpretation of the postponed Bob Judson Invite track and field meet captures the disruption to the athletes' schedules and the need for flexibility in rescheduling.Hoven Today

The Bob Judson Invite, a major high school track and field meet scheduled for Tuesday in Pierre, South Dakota, has been postponed due to unfavorable weather conditions. The event, which was set to feature teams from Pierre, Stanley County, Sully Buttes, Lyman, Highmore-Harrold, Gettysburg and Hoven, will now need to be rescheduled for a later date in April or May.

Why it matters

The Bob Judson Invite is an important early-season competition for high school track and field athletes in the region. Postponing the event disrupts the teams' schedules and preparation for the rest of the season, though the decision was made to ensure the safety of the competitors given the forecasted poor weather.

The details

The meet was originally scheduled for Tuesday, but was postponed due to a forecast calling for wind gusts and cool temperatures that would have made conditions difficult and potentially unsafe for the athletes. Pierre athletic director Brian Moser will work to find a new date later in April or May for the rescheduled event.

  • The Bob Judson Invite was originally scheduled for Tuesday, April 8, 2026.
  • The event has been postponed to a later date in April or May 2026.

The players

Brian Moser

The athletic director at Pierre High School, who will be responsible for finding a new date to reschedule the postponed Bob Judson Invite.

Pierre High School

The host school for the annual Bob Judson Invite track and field meet.

Stanley County High School

One of the teams scheduled to compete in the postponed Bob Judson Invite.

Sully Buttes High School

One of the teams scheduled to compete in the postponed Bob Judson Invite.

Lyman High School

One of the teams scheduled to compete in the postponed Bob Judson Invite.

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What’s next

Pierre athletic director Brian Moser will work to find a new date in April or May 2026 to reschedule the postponed Bob Judson Invite.

The takeaway

The postponement of the Bob Judson Invite highlights the challenges that high school sports teams can face when dealing with unpredictable weather, and the importance of flexibility and rescheduling in order to ensure that important competitions can still take place.