2014 USATF West Texas Association J unior Olympic, Open, & Masters Cross Country

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1 2014 USATF West Texas Association J unior Olympic, Open, & Masters Cross Country Championships Saturday, November 15 th, 2014 R unning Water Draw R egional Park, Plainview, TX Note: The top fifteen (15) finishers and top two (2) teams in each Junior Olympic age division will advance directly to the National Championships in Myrtle Beach, SC. There will NOT be a Regional qualifying championship. SCHE DULE & AGE DIVISIONS: Age Division Born Distance Start Time 8 & U (born 2006+) * 2 km (1.24 miles) 10:00 AM 9-10 (born) km (1.86 miles) Rolling (born) km (1.86 miles) Rolling (born) km (2.48 miles) Rolling (born) km (3.10 miles) Rolling (born) km (3.10 miles) Rolling (Open) km (3.10 miles) Rolling 30 & Over (Masters 10yr age groups) < km (3.10 miles) Rolling *Per USATF Rules : Athletes must be at least seven (7) years of age on December 31 st of the current year in order to complete at the Junior Olympic National Cross-Country Championships. E LIGIB ILITY R E QUIR ME NTS: Individuals: A current, age-verified 2014 USATF membership is required to compete. If you are currently not a USATF member, please refer to the instructions below on how to obtain eligibility. Teams: Only registered USATF member clubs may enter a relay team(s). All athletes representing the club must be affiliated with and members of that club as part of their USATF membership. Only athletes listed on the team declaration during registration will be eligible to represent the club and score at the Association or National Championships. TE AM SCOR ING: Up to 8 athletes on the team declaration may be declared as scoring athletes. The team score shall be the total of the finishing positions of the scoring members, with the lowest total points winning. AWARDS: USATF Junior Olympic medals will be awarded to the top ten (10) individuals in each Junior Olympic age division. Teams will be scored but no team awards will be given. USATF medals will be awarded to the top 3 individuals in each Open and Masters age division. Teams will be scored but no awards will be given. NATIONAL ADVANCE MENTS: Open and Masters will not advance. The top fifteen (15) individuals and the top two (2) teams in each Junior Olympic age division will advance to the USATF National Championships to be held on December in Myrtle Beach, SC. Information about the national championships can be found on the USATF website at: Champi.aspx ENTR Y DEADLINE S: Junior Olympics Participants: Registration for this USATF West Texas Cross Country Championships opens on Sunday, October 12 th and must be completed by 11:59 PM on Sunday, November 1 st at Only online registrations will be accepted. Late entries will not be accepted. Accuracy of data entered is the responsibility of each club and/ or athlete. An instructional video on the online registration process may be accessed by visiting: Open and Masters Participants: Registration will be the day of the event and prior to running event.

2 FEES & PAYMENTS: Junior Olympic entry fee is $5.00 per athlete paid online only by credit card or electronic check. Fees must be paid online by the close of registration. Open & Masters entry fee must be paid on the day of the event. Only paper checks will be accepted. ATHLETE CHECK-IN: All athletes must check in at the white check-in tent north of the gazebo, near the finish line between 8:00 and 9:30 AM. COURSE MAPS: Course maps follow on pages 3-6 and are available at usatfwesttexas.com/crosscountry.html FOUL WEATHER: In the event of foul weather, contact the Meet Director to advance to the nationals. Communication of postponement will be made as early as feasible and will be communicated by to all participants. Please ensure your address is correct when registering for information updates. COMPETITION RULES: Competitors will not be permitted to wear headphones during the race. Competitor bib numbers must be unobstructed and worn on the chest. Spectators will not be permitted inside the Finish Chute. RESULTS & AWARDS: Medals will be awarded at the finish line. Complete results and awards will be available at the check-in tent after the races. Complete results will also be posted online within seven days on our website at We regret we are unable to mail medals. USATF MEMBERSHIP AND AGE-VERIFICATION: A valid 2014 USATF Membership and Age Verification are required for participation. A USATF membership may be obtained online at Age verification must be completed by sending (via fax or ) a copy of the athlete s Proof of Birth (birth certificate, passport, certified baptismal record, driver s license, or U.S. government identification) to the address below. Please allow 48 hours to complete the age-verification process. See USATF Rule 300.1(i) for details. Fax: (toll-free) membership@usatfwesttexas.com preferred method For questions or assistance, please contact your Meet Directors: Bart Bradshaw, President OR Michelle Barnes, Membership Chair & Sanctions Phone: (806) Phone: president@usatfwesttexas.com membership@usatfwesttexas.com DIRECTIONS & PARKING: Take I-27/US-87 to Plainview; take exit 49 (indicated on the map by the letter A ) and turn east on US-70 (Olton Rd); drive ½ mile and turn right on Ennis St; take the first right onto West Fourth St.; enter Running Water Draw Regional Park; park in the lot (indicated on the map by the letter B ) on the park site.

3 Race Course: Ages 8 & under, 2000m (1.24 miles)

4 Race Course: Ages 9-12, 3000m (1.86 miles)

5 Race Course: Ages 13-14, 4000m (2.48 miles)

6 Race Course: Ages 15 & over, 5000m (3.10 miles)