Okatibbee Classic High School Cross Country Invitational 2014

Collinsville, MS

Meet Information

OKATIBBEE CLASSIC CROSS COUNTRY INVITATIONAL
HOSTED BY: WEST LAUDERDALE HIGH SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY

DATE: September 6TH, 2014

SITE: Okatibbee Lake Dam, East Bank Area, Collinsville, MS (10 miles North of Meridian, MS off Hwy 19N)

Order of Events:
7:30AM Coaches meeting
8:00AM Varsity BOYS 5K (Limit of 10 entries)
8:45AM Varsity GIRLS 5K (Limit of 10 entries)
9:30AM Jr. Varsity Boys & GIRLS (5K) (Unlimited entries)
10:15AM Jr. High 1.6 Mile BOYS & GIRLS (Unlimited entries)
10:45AM Awards

Cost is $120.00 per school TOTAL (Regardless of number of entries or divisions entered)

Separate Small school awards/Large school awards will be considered depending on number of entries received for varsity division ONLY

Cool designed Okatibbee Classic T-shirts for sale for $15

Divisions: VARSITY 1st 10th Place Individual awards (T-shirts) + 1st & 2nd Place team TROPHY
Jr VARSITY & Jr high 1st 3rd Place awards (T-shirts) NO TEAM AWARDS
Jr High entries must be 7th or 8th graders ONLY!

Runners are to report to the starting line five minutes before the start of each race

Race numbers MUST be on front on jersey! (Name on race bib number MUST match athlete name and school!

ENTRIES:
A school may enter fewer than five runners to compete as individuals,
Varsity boys and girls 5K divisions have a max number of entries of 10 per school
Unlimited Jr. Varsity and Jr. high divisions. Jr high must be 7th or 8th grade ONLY!

Coach Doug Ishee, Telephone 601-692-6999 leave message, or E-mail xcracing@yahoo.com

Please E-mail rosters to xcracing@yahoo.com in EXCEL .XLS format provide by Coach Ishee no later than Tuesday Sept. 2nd
Please contact coach Ishee for format of entries.

REGISTRATION:
1. Check in at the packet pick-up upon arrival (30 minutes prior to race) East Bank pavilion on top of hill
2. Team packet includes: Pins, & Numbers
*Assigned contestant numbers with the school and athletes name printed on the tear-away portion. In order to compete, all athletes will be required to have their assigned number pinned to the FRONT of their jersey.
DO NOT PIN THE TEAR AWAY PORTION TO THE JERSEY!
DO NOT WEAR A NUMBER NOT ASSIGNED TO YOUR NAME/SCHOOL!

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Course is mostly grass (one 4 pavement crossing). Spikes may be used if desired. Lake views along the run and from the finish area. Starting line for all races will be at the bottom of hill along the tree line, and the finish line for everyone is on top of the hill near the East bank pavilion. Course has been re-routed to avoid the steep hill due to washouts on the hill. Course now circles around through the woods and ascends a more gradual hill which comes out on top of the hill and connects to the trail (by the East bank pavilion behind the bathrooms) leading down into the emergency spillway.

First aid tent will be on site, and medical EMT following each race.
Lead four wheeler will lead each race
Rest rooms with running water (no porta johns) and two playgrounds are available for use!

FINISH CHUTE:
Coaches, please instruct your athletes to keep moving through the chute unless stopped by an official, stay in line - in the order of finish according to officials. Numbers will be torn off for placement at the end of the chute. RaceTab or RaceDirector will be used for scoring

UNIFORMS: Wear school issued uniform

CLEAN UP: Please keep the site clean by placing all trash in bags or cans!

NO CHARGE FOR SPECTATOR ENTRY

Okatibbee Classic Cross Country College Entry Form

Mens Coach: _____________________ Womens Coach: ______________________

E-mail Address: _____________________________________________________

School: ____________________________________________________________

ENTRIES:
Limited number of entries for boys and girls varsity 5K divisions of 10 per school
Unlimited Jr. varsity and Jr. high entries
All above entries will be issued competitor numbers which MUST be worn during the race or runner will be disqualified!
Please E-mail roster to xcracing@yahoo.com in excel (.xls) format separating mens/womens teams

$120.00 per school

ENTRY DEADLINE:
This entry form and complete roster MUST be received no later than Sept. 2nd, 2014!
No changes or additions to roster on race day, only corrections!

EMAIL ENTRIES TO BELOW EMAIL ADDRESS:

Coach Doug Ishee Tel: 601-692-6999 E-mail = xcracing@yahoo.com
Please send entries in EXCEL .XLS format provided by Coach Ishee (separate boys and girls entries)

Make checks payable to: West Lauderdale Cross Country
BRING PAYMENT DAY OF RACE PLEASE

All entries will be confirmed by e-mail on Sept 4th with roster for review and approval
Coaches, please review your roster and make changes/corrections as needed by email no later than Sept 5th 5pm