Last updated Monday, October 20, 2008
Re:
Date:
Site: St. Martins
Athlete Entry Information:
Your 7 varsity and 2 alternates need to be entered for this race. All
runners must be entered by
Tentative Time Schedule:
Course open for preview from
THERE
Map
of Course
9:45 Earliest
Course will be open. Runners will
only be allowed on the course after the course owners have given permission.
This means that depending on the weather there may or may not be an opportunity
to walk the course this day.
10:30 Coaches meeting
11:00 1A Girls Race
11:40 1A Boys Race
12:20 2A Girls Race
1:00 2A Boys Race
1:40 1B/2B Girls Race
2:20 1B/2B Boys Race
Coaches may not enter the course during the race.
Team and Individual Awards will be given out after the race following your race.
Please do not have any runners participate who do not intend to run in the State meet if they qualify. This is not fair to the other runners.
Uniforms:
Athletes must be in proper school uniform. The cross country uniform consists of a school issued jersey and shorts of the same color and design, which are not objectionable to the referee, and shoes, which may be supplied by the contestant. Any other visible apparel (this does not mean a bra) must be of a single color and worn under the uniform jersey or shorts. When the apparel is worn it shall be the same color for all teammates choosing to wear them. Watches may be worn by the competitors. Encourage your runners to appear at the start line with the proper uniform and NO JEWELRY so that they are not asked to change before running. Games committee and race starter will inspect all uniforms.
The following was sent to me from
the State Meet organizers.
The NFHS
Track and Field Cross Country
Rules Book uniform rule will be enforced. It is the individual athlete
and full team’s responsibility to compete in the proper uniform.
All contestants must wear their assigned numbers when competing and it shall be
worn on the front of the jersey. Bare midriff tops are not
allowed. The top must hang below or be tucked into the waistband of the bottom
when the competitor is standing erect. This will be enforced by the clerk of
the course. Doo-rags, handkerchiefs and hats of
any kind are not allowed during competition. Plain head bands, stocking caps
and gloves will be acceptable (no logos of any kind are allowed on head
gear). Remember that LIVESTRONG bracelets and all bracelets are JEWELRY.
Jewelry:
NO JEWELRY but watches are allowed. Only religious or medical medals are
allowed (Rule
Atomize:
Any runner requiring prescription medication must present written authorization from a physician to the meet director prior to the start of the coaches meeting. The release must state: what it is for, must carry while running, and physician signature. Rule: 5-1-9sp Note pg. 23
Entry Fee:
$20.00 for boys & $20.00 for girls.
Make checks payable to:
Evergreen Conference
Atten: Scott Chamberlain
WF West High School
Chehalis, WA
Qualifying State Teams/ Qualifying Individuals: for 2008
1B/2B Boys four team- 20 individuals
1B/2B Girls two teams- 10 individuals
1A Boys four team- 20 individuals
1A Girls four team- 20 individuals
2A Boys four teams - 20 individuals
2A Girls five teams - 25 individuals
Awards:
Varsity boys and girls who qualify for State will receive a medal.
Finish Chute:
Coach your athletes to stay in the chute until they have been released. Any runner who leaves the chute prior to being released will be DISQUALIFIED from team and /or individual scoring.
Race Number:
Each runner will have a race number that is pinned on the front of their uniform. Finishes will be recorded on Video to insure elimination of placing errors.
Scoring: Computer scoring.
Meet Results:
Please ask your athletes to stay away from the team area and individual result area. Asking what their time is, place, or team place slows up the posted results. Individual place boards will be posted with times for all to see after the official result sheet has been printed. Coaches will receive printed race results.
Unsportsmanlike Conduct:
Rule 4-5. Please review these rules with your athletes, especially actions and/or language that will bring disgrace to the sport.
Protest:
All protests are to be written and handed to a games committee member. If a member can't be found find the meet director. The written protest must state the rule to be believed infracted and the situation that occurred. The games committee will then meet and make a ruling.
Wireless Communication:
Rule 4-5-9E States that it is an unfair act to use wireless communications. However meet personal can use these for the operation of the meet.
Parking: Parking is limited. Cost will be $2.00 per vehicle.
Concessions: Will be available.
State Meet Pre-entry:
All entries are to be done on www.athletic.net
Steve Frucci will send the final results to John Crawford on Saturday after the race.
State Meet: