DISTRICT II VARSITY A/AA CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS

DISTRICT II VARSITY A/AA CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS
DISTRICT II/IV AAA REGIONAL CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS
To:
Athletic Directors and Cross Country Coaches
September 17, 2014
From: Bill King, District II Cross Country Chairperson
Dave Grecco, Meet Director
Jack McAuliffe, Assistant Meet Director
The District II Varsity Cross-Country Championship meet will be held at Elk Lake High School, 100 School
House Road, Dimock, PA on Wednesday, October 22, 2014. The makeup date is Saturday, the 25th of October. There
will be eight separate races. Teams will be split into an “A” and a “B” division. The top seven runners must compete
in the “A” race in both girls’ and boys’ races. These are the only runners that can qualify for states. If you have
more than seven runners, they are to be entered into the “B” race. There will be no medals awarded in this race.
There will be one combined “B” race; following all state qualifying races. All competitors will run in their
assigned race according to classification and gender. Please note the new schedule below for this year.
NOTE: In the “B” race, boys and girls will line up at the starting line at the same time. Boys will be in the front,
girls in the rear. The boys will start first, and then the girls will move up to the starting line and start 2-3 minutes
later. Times will be separated into the boys and girls and posted.
ATHLETIC DIRECTORS/COACHES: PLEASE NOTE THAT THE ENTRY FEE IS $7.00 PER
RUNNER ENTERED INTO THE DISTRICT II CHAMPIONSHIPS. PLEASE SEND CHECKS, MADE OUT
TO “PIAA DISTRICT II” TO DAVE GRECCO AT 1522 N. WEBSTER AVE., DUNMORE, PA 18509.
The tentative time schedule is as follows:
DIVISION
TIME
DISTANCE
MEDALS
Girls’ Varsity A (A Division)
Girls’ Varsity AA (A Division)
Girls’ Varsity AAA (A Division)
Boys’ Varsity A (A Division)
Boys’ Varsity AA (A Division)
Boys’ Varsity AAA (A Division)
Boys’ and Girls’ “B” Division Race
Awards Ceremony
11:20 AM
12:00 PM
12:40 PM
1:20 PM
2:00 PM
2:40 PM
3:20 PM
4:00 PM
5 km (3.1 mi.)
5 km (3.1 mi.)
5 km (3.1 mi.)
5 km (3.1 mi.)
5 km (3.1 mi.)
5 km (3.1 mi.)
15
20
10
15
20
10
NONE
PLEASE NOTE: Both the Boys’ and Girls’ AAA races will be regional races as we will now include
Williamsport Area High School from District 4.
Please listen for announcements concerning the start of all races.
All competitors must wear their school uniform. No watches or jewelry may be worn. No additions to the school
uniform will be permitted. If weather conditions warrant, protective gloves, headwear, etc. may be worn. Any approval
for weather related equipment will be given at the coaches’ meeting. ALL RULES OF THE NATIONAL
FEDERATION AND THE PIAA FOR CROSS COUNTRY WILL BE IN EFFECT AND FOLLOWED.
WE WILL BE USING THE CHAMPIONCHIP TIMING SYSTEM FOR THE VARSITY DISTRICT
MEET. CHIPS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PICKUP FROM THE PAVILION LOCATED NEAR THE
FINISH AREA. WE WILL BE USING THE DISPOSABLE SHOE CHIP, SO CHIPS WILL NOT NEED TO BE
COLLECTED AFTER THE RACES ARE OVER.
Note: Chips must correspond to the proper runner and must be laced onto each athlete’s running
shoe/spike (left or right shoe is fine).
Also, this year we will utilize a FinishLynx camera system as backup for review purposes only. The Chip is
still the primary timing device.
Plaques will be awarded to the top team and ten individual medals for the winning teams in all races. District
medals will be awarded according to the schedule above.
The number of teams and individuals who qualify for the state championships follows:
Boys’
Girls’
A – 2 Team + 10 Non-Team Individuals
A – 2 Teams + 10 Non-Team Individuals*
AA – 2 Teams + 10 Non-Team Individuals
AA – 2 Teams + 10 Non-Team Individuals
District II/IV AAA Regional1 Team + 5 Non-Team Individuals
District II/IV AAA Regional 1 Team + 5 Non-Team Individuals
*Note: Next year Girls A schools will qualify 1 Team + 5 Individuals
GENERAL INFORMATION
You may enter as many runners as the school wishes. The fee for all runners is $7.00 per runner. You must pay
for all runners that you enter; even if you have a late scratch. Checks are to be made payable only to PIAA District II and
should be sent to the address on the first page. Please do not make checks out to the meet director.
Please follow the instructions of the traffic monitors at the site.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR ENTERING VARSITY DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIPS
All entries must be submitted online via the Internet. Coaches will go to the link following this paragraph and put
in your own school’s entries; this will eliminate the need for corrections to names, etc. on the days of the meets. Please do
not use all capital letters or all small letters. Type the name as it should be; example is Dave Grecco. Detailed
instructions will be on the website. You must have a valid email address. Results will be posted on the District 2 website
at http://www.piaad2.org/ and on the entry website which follows. Paper copies will be distributed, as we do not have WIFI available at the course. Results of all races will be displayed as they become available. Feel free to contact me for
assistance. Email preferred.
The link for entries is www.runhigh.com and is available right now. Once you are on the website, go to the
Main Menu. At the Main Menu, click on “Cross Country Event Information.” You will need to add your school,
then enter your athletes, and finally follow the instructions to link your school to our Varsity championships.
Finally, if your 9th graders were on the Junior High team all year, they are not eligible to participate in the Varsity
Championships. If they were on the varsity team all year, then they are eligible for the Varsity Championships.
There will not be a Junior High. Entry information will close at 5:00 PM on Friday, October 17, 2014. Any
questions or problems at all, please contact me immediately!
ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS FOLLOW ON THE NEXT TWO PAGES!
NO ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER 5:00 PM ON THE 20th OF OCTOBER!!! NO EXCEPTIONS!!!
Email me at [email protected] or call me at 357-1167
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2014 PIAA DISTRICT II CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS
Wednesday, October 22, 2014
Elk Lake High School
Directions
 From Hazleton – Take Rt. 81 North to Exit 194, Clarks Summit
Wilkes-Barre
Follow Routes 6 West and 11North toward Tunkhannock
Scranton
At the split, take slight right onto Route 6 West and continue into downtown Tunkhannock
In Tunkhannock, turn right at the intersection with Route 29 (Prince Hotel)
Follow Rte. 29 North for app. 16 miles into the Village of Dimock
At the blinker light, turn left and proceed to the next blinker light.
Turn left again, proceed up the hill about ¾ mi., and turn left.
The high school is on your left. Please park all buses directly in front of the school
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From Delaware Valley – Take Rt. 84 West to Route 81 North and follow the above directions.
Wallenpaupack
Parking
All buses should drop runners off where directed by the traffic monitors. Buses should enter at the last road into
the high school property and park as directed. Officials, Coaches and spectators can park in the parking lot.
Again, please follow the instructions of the traffic monitors.
Registration
Coaches should register their teams and pick up their chips at the new pavilion. Note: Chips must correspond to the
proper runner and must be laced onto each athlete’s running shoes/spikes.
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Rules & Regulations
We are invited guests of the Elk Lake School District and its Board of Directors. Coaches must take full
responsibility for the behavior of their athletes.
All teams must bring a few garbage bags with them. Please gather your teams’ garbage in bags and dispose of
it at your home schools.
All tents must be set up immediately behind the school.
Pets are not allowed.
Bathrooms
 Bathroom facilities will be available within the school itself. Please follow the signs. Also, a few Port-aLavs will be available outdoors for convenience.
Touring the Cross Country Course
Teams can tour the course from 10:00 AM until 11:30 AM.
Spikes
Runners may wear either racing flats or racing spikes up to a maximum of ¾” spikes.
Start Line
The start line will be clearly marked. Coaches will be given their assigned starting zones at the Coaches’ Meeting.
Runners should be at the start line 10 minutes before each race.
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Scoring
Timing and scoring will be done using the ChampionChip timing system provided by Runners High.
Each runner will be issued one disposable chip that can be attached to either shoe. Timing mats will be
placed at the one-mile mark, two-mile mark, and the finish line.
Finish Line
The finish line area will not have a chute as in the past. However, the approach to the finish line and the finish line area
itself will still be roped off so spectators do not interfere with the runners. Its width will be determined by the width of the
timing mats. In the majority of cases, the chip will determine the official place; however, Race Officials will be at
the finish line and will be using the torso, as verified by the FinishLynx camera, to determine the order of finish
when it is tight at the line.
These are disposable Chips which, again, do not have to be returned after the races. However, if any Coach has
any Chips which were not used, we ask that you return only unused Chips and they must still be wrapped in the
cellophane wrapping.
Aiding & Abetting
This course is a great spectator course. Spectators and coaches will be able to view their runners at several strategic
points during the race without having to travel long distances. Coaches, runners, and spectators must be careful not to run
alongside athletes during the race. If a race official witnesses this behavior, the athlete involved will face a possible
disqualification.
Note: This has not been a problem in the past, but this course may easily lend itself to coaches, athletes, and spectators
unknowingly getting excited and infringing on the rules.
Parents &. Spectators
For the runners’ safety and following the rules of the PIAA, dogs and pets are not allowed at the site of the District II XCountry Championships. Please inform your runners and their parents of this rule.
Note: Please keep runners who may be watching a particular race to stay away from the timing mats if they are
wearing their Chips.
Awards Ceremony
The awards ceremony will be held promptly at 4:00 pm on the bleachers in front of the Administrative tent.
Results
The results will be posted on the Internet at www.runhigh.com and at the District II website at http://www.piaad2.org/
Results will also be posted on a display board at an area to be announced.
BEST OF LUCK!
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CROSS COUNTRY CLASSIFICATIONS FOR 2014-2015 AND 2015-2016 SEASONS
GIRLS
A (14)
Blue Ridge
Dunmore
Elk Lake
Elmer L. Meyers
Forest City
Holy Cross
Lackawanna Trail
Lakeland*
Mid Valley
MMI Preparatory
Mt. View
Riverside
Susquehanna Community
Wyoming Seminary
AA (20)
Abington Heights*
Berwick Area
Carbondale Area*
Crestwood
Dallas
GAR Memorial
Greater Nanticoke Area
Hanover Area
Holy Redeemer
Honesdale
James M. Coughlin
Lake-Lehman
Montrose
North Pocono
Northwest Area*
Scranton Preparatory
Tunkhannock Area
Valley View
Western Wayne
Wyoming Area
AAA (8)
Delaware Valley
Hazleton Area
Pittston Area
Scranton
Wallenpaupack Area
West Scranton
Wyoming Valley West
Williamsport #
BOYS
A (15)
Blue Ridge
Carbondale Area*
Dunmore
Elk Lake
Elmer L. Meyers
Forest City
Holy Cross
Lackawanna Trail
Mid Valley
MMI Preparatory
Mt. View
Northwest Area*
Riverside
Susquehanna Community
Wyoming Seminary
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AA (18)
Berwick Area
Crestwood
Dallas
GAR Memorial
Greater Nanticoke Area
Hanover Area
Holy Redeemer
Honesdale
James M. Coughlin
Lake-Lehman
Lakeland*
Montrose
North Pocono
Scranton Preparatory
Tunkhannock Area
Valley View
Western Wayne
Wyoming Area
AAA (9)
Abington Heights*
Delaware Valley
Hazleton Area
Pittston Area
Scranton
Wallenpaupack Area
West Scranton
Wyoming Valley West
Williamsport#
* Denotes split classification
# Denotes District IV
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