2nd Annual Olan Welch Cross Country Classic 2019

Long Beach, MS

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 Race
The 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