Meet Information

Registration & Information

When: Saturday

October 17, 2009

Where:

Saydel High School Cross Country Course

Saydel High School - Des Moines Area

(See Directions to the Meet below)

Parking:

Saydel High School - $2.00

Distance:

2 Miles (See the Course Map)

Entries:

Must be a Full Time 7th or 8th Grade Student

Races will be divided by gender and school size classification. Some Divisions may be combined or separated due to the number of registrations. Weather condition may also determine the need for races to be combined. Presently the Large School Division will be divided by class. Therefore, 4A and 3A size schools will run separately. 2A and 1A classification schools will compete combined. Increased registration in these classes may require the 2A and 1A size schools to be divided.

Check the IATC Website for Weather related and competition related notices.

( www.iatfcc.org )

Weather Related Concerns:

The sport of Cross Country is run in all weather conditions and our first and utmost concern is for the welfare and safety of our young athletes and their families.

The meet will be contested on the scheduled date and there will be no make up dates. All divisions will be competed unless Meet Management and IATC Executive Board determine the weather conditions cause a safety concern for the athletes, coaches, parents and fans. If the event is cancelled by Meet Management and IATC Executive Board there will be no refunds of entry fees.

If the meet is in progress and the weather turns severe, (damaging winds, thunder and lightning) the meet will be stopped. The athletes and their families will be asked to seek shelter. Following the passing of the severe weather and the course is deemed safe for competition, the meet will continue.

Race Day Information

Race Day Check-in:

Opens at 9:00 am Saturday 10-17-09 All Teams and Athletes are encouraged to check in 90 minutes before your Class and Grade's races start.

Limited Entries For All Classes Will Be Accepted On Race Day Until 10:00am.

All runners will wear a Race Number. Number Pickup will be at the Check-In Table.

All entries must be SUBMITTED BY REQUIRED FORM to Mary Madsen by Tuesday October 13, 2009.

Due to the large number of athletes, we are discouraging on-site entries.

Entry Fee:

$6.00 per runner pre-registration, mailed, or post marked by Tuesday, 10-13-2009.

NEW ONLINE ENTRY SYSTEM THIS YEAR. Please click on REQUIRED FORM and fill in all information. List your athletes under the proper heading and be sure to check for correct grade and gender before hitting the submit button. All submitted entries will go directly to Mary Madsen. Additions, scratches, and corrections can be emailed to Mary Madsen up to the closing date of Tuesday, October 13 at 10:00pm.

Pre-registered runners can send entry fees to Mary Madsen. Make checks payable to Iowa Association of Track Coaches or IATC.

Payment on race day is accepted, but discouraged due to the large number of athletes.

After Oct. 13th & on Race Day - if not pre-registered - $10.00 per runner

Races:

Unlimited entries per school, all compete for individual awards.

First Race:

NOTE NEW RACE SCHEDULE THIS YEAR

11:30 - 7th Grade Class 4A Girls

11:50 - 7th Grade Class 4A Boys

12:10 - 8th Grade Class 4A Girls

12:30 - 8th Grade Class 4A Boys

12:50 - 7th Grade Class 3A Girls

1:10 - 7th Grade Class 3A Boys

1:30 - 8th Grade Class 3A Girls

1:50 - 8th Grade Class 3A Boys

Class 2A and 1A will run combined races and will be separated at the chute for Team scoring and medals.

2:10 - 7th Grade Class 2A and 1A Girls

2:30 - 7th Grade Class 2A and 1A Boys

2:50 - 8th Grade Class 2A and 1A Girls

3:10 - 8th Grade Class 2A and 1A Boys

Each New Race Will Begin Approximately Every 20 minutes.

Keep in mind that if we get ahead we will stay ahead. If behind we will try to catch up.

PACKET PICKUP FOR TEAMS AND INDIVIDUALS is strongly recommended at least one and a half hour (90 MIN.) before your Class and Grade's scheduled races start. Remember, if we get ahead we will stay ahead. If behind we will try to catch up.

Individual and Team Competition:

Medals to the first 50 individuals in each race.

Team Champion & Runner Up Award each Class Grade and Gender.

The Team title is determined by Replacement Scoring, A team's first 6 finishers count, scoring the top 4 finishers per team. One Team Per School.

Meet T-Shirts and other Washburn Classic Meet items will be available for sale.

Concession Stand will be open and staffed by Saydel High School.

Please send Entry Fees to:

Mary Madsen

1755 340th Street

Melbourne, Iowa 50162

Fax: No Faxes Please !!!!!

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Make Checks Payable to: Iowa Association of Track Coaches or IATC

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Directions to the Meet

As this is a Non-School Event

Use of School Transportation

is discouraged.

From the East Traveling Inter-State 80

Take the first exit off of Interstate 80, after passing the 35W exchange.

Exit #136, which is Highway 69. Go north towards Ankeny.

The road narrows to two lanes at the first light.

Turn left (west) at the second light, (NE 54th).

Follow NE 54th to the Saydel High School Entrance on the right (north), 7th st.

From the West & South Traveling Inter-State 35/80

Exit I 35/80 East at the Highway 69 Exit. Go north towards Ankeny on Hwy 69.

The road narrows to two lanes at the first light.

Turn left (west) at the second light, (NE 54th).

Follow NE 54th to the Saydel High School Entrance on the right (north), 7th st.

From the North Traveling Inter-State 35

Take the Kansas City exit off of Interstate 35.

Very shortly, Exit #136, which is Highway 69. Go north towards Ankeny.

The road narrows to two lanes at the first light.

Turn left (west) at the second light, (NE 54th).

Follow NE 54th to the Saydel High School Entrance on the right (north), 7th st.