Meet Information
We are pleased to announce the 2nd Annual Olan Welch Cross
Country Classic. This event is a professionally timed event that will be held
on Saturday, September 14, 2019. Results will be posted on MileSplit MS.
DUE to Construction at LBHS the new site of the
meet will be the Harrison County Fair Grounds at 15321 County Farm Road,
Gulfport, MS 39503.
Entry fees will be $100 if you are entering both gender teams
and $75 if you are only entering one gender teams. For smaller teams the cost
is only $10 per athlete (if that calculates to a cheaper cost than the $100/$75
payment). Make checks payable to Long Beach School District. Entry fees must be
paid before the meet at the meet site prior to the first race. Do not mail
entry fees without prior arrangement (call 301-919-0336 or email
rick.eor@gmail.com) and do not mail entry fees to the school without arranging
that prior to September 14, 2019.. The varsity races will be 5,000 meters. The middle school
races will be 4,000 meters. An unlimited number of runners per school will be
allowed in all races, however, there is a 45 minute time limit per race. Team
champion and team runner-up trophies will be presented in both the varsity
divisions. Team champion trophies will be presented in the middle school
divisions. The top-10 finishers in all races will receive individual awards. Concessions will be available. September 7, 2019: Course maps will be available by request.
Coaches are encouraged to come to the course on or after this date to verify
course distances and condition of the course. Please email me with any safety
or course length concerns. We will do our best to address all concerns. MEET SCHEDULE on September 14, 2019: 7:15 a.m. 5,000 meter & 4,000 meter race courses open for
warm-ups. 7:15 a.m. Coaches may begin check-in & packet pick-up at
meet headquarters near the finish line.8:30 a.m. Deadline for any race or registration changes.
After 8:30 a change fee of $10/change paid to the timer will be required.8:30a.m. Coach's Meeting. Important organizational and safety
meeting. 8:55 a.m. Registration table and packet pick-up closes.9:00a.m. Girls Varsity 5K Race9:45a.m. Boys Varsity 5K Race10:30a.m. Girls Middle School 4K Race11:15 a.m. Boys Middle School 4K Race11:45a.m. Presentation of Awards at the conclusion of the
Boys Middle School 4K RaceThe meet will follow MHSAA rules. MAIS and MHSAA schools are
invited to attend. 9th grade athletes from MAIS schools must be registered in
the varsity race. Unattached and homeschool athletes cannot compete without
explicit permission from MHSAA and approval from meet director. Please contact
rick.eor@gmail.com if your team is from out of state and you are interested in
registering. During the meet if there is concern of a MHSAA rule violation,
three coaches associated with MHSAA schools and not associated with Long Beach
School District or the school/athlete in question will adjudicate the outcome of
the alleged violation. Decisions by this Jury of Appeals are considered final
unless/until an overturn by an MHSAA Cross Country official. The Jury of
Appeals will be selected during the Coaches Meeting. Dangerous Weather: All or part of this event may be delayed
or cancelled in the event of lightening, thunderstorms, or other dangerous
weather. The decision and liability for canceling or continuing this event is
solely the responsibility of school officials employed by the Long Beach School
District. Entry fees are non-refundable. Make checks payable to Long Beach School District. This is a
recent change, checks made out to Bearcat Running Club will be accepted and Bearcat
Running Club, LLC will ensure the Long Beach School District receives entry
fees.Thank you for your interest in our meet. This will be our
fifth year hosting this meet (the first meets were under a different name, but
same organization) and I greatly value the feedback I've received. Each year
your feedback ensures a more enjoyable meet experience in subsequent years.
Thank you for all that help and I look forward to seeing everyone again this
year and continuing to improve on prior years!Rick301-919-0336Rick.eor@gmail.com