High School Cross Country Invitational
Saturday, September 13th, 2008

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HOSTS

     Alliance Running and Northmont High School (DI Boys State Champs 95&96) will co-host the invitational.  It will be sanctioned and insured by the OHSAA.  Alliance Running is an organization devoted to promoting running in southwest Ohio.  Our members include several coaches, former college runners, and race directors.

SPONSOR

     The Ohio River Road Runners Club is sponsoring the timing and results of the meet.  The club is providing the three digital mile marker clocks for the course.  Alliance Running would like to thank the ORRRC for their support.  The ORRRC hosts over 30 running events yearly ranking in distances from a mile to 50K.  For more information, check out their website  www.orrrc.org .

RACE SITE/DIRECTIONS

     The race will be held on the grounds of the Miami Valley Career Tech Center in Clayton, OH.  The Career Tech Center is located less than one mile off exit 26 on I-70, 15 miles Northwest of Dayton.  The CTC has plenty of free parking in paved lots.  Restroom facilities and concessions will be near the maintenance hub. Directions:  Take I-70 west to exit 26 Hoke Rd., Turn left off the ramp onto Hoke.  Take Hoke through the first traffic light.  The CTC is just past the light on the left at 6800 Hoke Rd, Clayton, OH 45315.

RACE COURSE

     The 5000 meter course includes flat fields and woods.  It will be accurate (I guarantee it) and marked every 1/2 mile.  This course will be VERY spectator friendly and  will also feature a 500 meter straightaway finish.  This will also be the SAME course used for the Dayton Districts.

REGISTRATION FEES

Junior High Team $20 per team

Varsity Team

$35 per team

JV Team

$20 per team

Open Race Runners

$1 per runner

Maximum Fees

$175 per school

DIVISIONS AND SCHEDULE  

Black Div. Girls DI

9:00 A.M.

Black Div. Boys DI

9:40 A.M.

Open Girls (All Divisions)

10:20 A.M.

Open Boys (All Divisions)

11:00 A.M.

Red Div. Girls DII/III

11:40 A.M.

Red Div. Boys DII/III

12:20 P.M.

Junior High Girls

1:00 P.M.

Junior High Boys

1:30 P.M.

DIVISIONS:  BLACK (DIV. I)          RED (DIV. II & III)
*Junior High Open Races may be added if needed beginning at 2:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.

AWARDS/RESULTS

  • Top 15 DI Varsity race (special awards), 16-40 Varsity Race (ribbons), Top 3 Varsity Teams (trophies)  
  • Top 10 DII/III Varsity race (special awards), 11-30 ribbons), Top Varsity Teams (trophies)
  • Top 5 JV Race (Medals), Top 2 JV Teams in each race (trophies)
  • Junior High top 3 teams and top 10 individuals
  • Results will be available at the meet and posted on this website.

REFRESHMENTS/T-SHIRTS

     A vending company will be on site to provide concessions.  We will post (a month before the race) what food and drink items, as well as prices, that will be available race day. T-shirts will $10 for short sleeve and $15 for long sleeve and feature Alliance Running logo.

MEDICAL STAFF/VOLUNTEERS

     A certified athletic trainer and at least one registered nurse will be on duty at the meet.  Certified officials will be scoring and starting the meet.  Course marshals will stationed along the course at major spectator points.

REGISTRATION

     Coaches will need to submit rosters via Baum's Page.  The window will close on Tuesday, September 9 at 7:00 p.m.  Rosters need to be finalized by September 14th.  Changes may be made to the original roster on race day.  All runners must be registered.  This will help us speed up the results.

PAYMENTS

     All Fees are due upon September 7, 2008.  Make checks out to Alliance Running and send to Alliance Running, 120 Villa Dr., Brookville, OH 45309.  Questions regarding the meet please contact the race director, Byron Kimmel (937-264-8799) or email at bdk@alliancerunning.com .