2009 LAGOON VALLEY CLASSIC INVITATIONAL

Presented by

NEW BALANCE / FLEET FEET

and

VACAVILLE HIGH SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY

September 5, 2009

MEET INFORMATION

Dear Coaches,

Welcome to the 2009 Lagoon Valley Classic Cross Country Invitational. New Balance and Fleet Feet of Vacaville have graciously partnered with Vacaville High Cross Country in sponsoring this meet which has the reputation of being one of the most exciting and challenging courses in Northern California.

Registration this year will be online using www.athletic.net.

We look forward to seeing all of you on the 5^th of September.

Sincerely,

Kay Nekota Kerri Mahoney Vivian Stanley

Head Coach Brennan Mahoney Meet Advisor / Registration

knekota@vacavilleusd.org Meet Directors vivians@vacavilleusd.org

(707) 365-1365 cell blossomoak@sbcglobal.net (707) 479-1257 cell

FEES: Cost is $10 per runner to a maximum of $150 per team. Please make checks payable to Vacaville High School and bring to check-in table on race day OR mail to: (Refunds cannot be given for less runners if maximum has been paid)

Lagoon Valley Classic

Attn: Vivian Stanley

Vacaville High School

100 W. Monte Vista Ave

Vacaville, CA 95688

REGISTRATION: All registration will be submitted via www.athletic.net and you must submit your entries by MONDAY, August 31^st 3:00 pm.. If you are unfamiliar with using www.athletic.net to register please read the “On-line Registration Instruction Sheet” included in this packet. THE VARSITY RACES ARE LIMITED TO 7 RUNNERS PER SCHOOL. ALL OTHER RACES HAVE UNLIMITED ENTRIES.

CHECK IN: Coaches, please look for the check-in table at the end of the main parking area near the snack bar. Race packets will be distributed on race day.

CONCESSIONS & VENDORS: The concession stand will be open and selling hamburgers, hot dogs, soda, water, sports drinks and other snacks throughout the day. Fleet Feet and New Balance will have booths for your runners to look at both the latest training shoes and racing flats. A special flyer will be emailed to you with several specials prior to race day.

FIRST AID: Qualified personnel will provide First aid, LOOK FOR THE WHITE CANOPY. Coaches and athletes are reminded that this is not a rest station or a hang out. It is only for those who need first aid! Temperatures in Vacaville during September can reach 100 Degrees; please make sure your athletes are well hydrated before the race.

RACE COURSES:

1.5-MILE Middle School Boys and Girls

2-MILE Coaches

Freshmen Boys

Frosh/Soph Boys and Girls

Junior Varsity Boys and Girls

3-MILE Varsity Boys and Girls

Each course features wide groomed dirt trails with approximately 200 meters of blacktop. Two aggressive hills, Big Momma and Little Sister, are located in the 2 and 3-mile courses. They are located in the first and second mile for the 2-mile and first and third mile for the-3 mile course. The 2-mile course will be marked with red/pink chalk arrows where the course differs form the varsity course. The 3-mile course will be marked with white arrows. The course will have experienced helpers to guide the runners in the right direction.

PLEASE INSTRUCT YOUR RUNNERS ON BEING RESPECTFUL OF ALL COMPETITORS. PLEASE DO NOT RUN ACROSS THE COURSE WHEN A RACE IS IN PROGRESS. ASK YOUR ATHLETES TO GIVE OTHERS THE SAME RESPECT THEY WANT.

VIEWING THE RACES: The course is extremely spectator friendly. You can see about 80% of the course from the start/finish area. There are several areas for cheering runners on throughout the race. Maps are located on the back of the program.

SCORING: Traditional Invitational scoring will be used. The first 5 runners from a team score with the 6^th and 7^th runners displacing. In event of a tie, the 6^th runner will be used to break the tie. Runners not on a team with 5 athletes will be removed before team scoring.

RESULTS: Results will be posted by the large white truck in the parking area. Results of each race will be posted as soon as scoring is completed. Full results will be posted on DyeStat (www.dyestatcal.com). Please allow 24 to 48 hours for publication.

AWARDS:

Individual Awards:

Middle School: Top 30 runners receive medals.

Junior Varsity, Freshmen, and Frosh/Soph: Top 40 runners receive individual medals.

Varsity: Top 25 individuals.

Varsity Team Awards:

Teams will be divided into large and small school for team awards. The top 3 teams from each will receive medals for their 7 runners. Division 1 and 2 schools will compete for the Large School team medals. Division 3, 4 & 5 will complete for the Small School team medals. In addition the top 3 schools overall will receive tech t-shirts from New Balance / Fleet Feet.

RACE SCHEDULE

8:00am Middle School Girls (1.5 Mile)

8:20am Middle School Boys (1.5 Mile)

8:40am Freshmen Boys (2.0 Miles)

8:55am Frosh/Soph Girls (2.0 Miles)

9:10am Frosh/Soph Boys (2.0 Miles)

9:40am Varsity Girls (3.0 miles)

10:10am Varsity Boys (3.0 miles)

10:40am Junior Varsity Girls (2.0 Miles)

10:55am Junior Varsity Boys (2.0 Miles)

PARKING

The city of Vacaville charges $3 per car to enter the park. Please let your parents be aware of this. Bus Parking is provided within the park at no charge. Buses please follow the directions for the bus entrance.

DIRECTIONS

Cars:

From Sacramento: Westbound I-80 to Pena Adobe exit. At top of off ramp turn right. First left turn over freeway is entrance to park. Enter park to main parking area. You will be directed where to park from there.

From Bay Area: Eastbound I-80 to Pena Adobe exit. At top of the ramp go straight across to park entrance. Enter park to main parking area. You will be directed where to park from there.

Buses:

From Sacramento: Westbound I-80 to Lagoon Valley Rd exit. Turn left at the top of the off ramp. Proceed approximately ½ mile to the service entrance. Turn left and follow signs to parking area.

From Bay Area: Eastbound I-80 to Lagoon Valley Rd exit. Turn right at top of ramp. ½ mile turn left at service entrance. Follow signs and directions to parking area.

ON-LINE REGISTRATION INSTRUCTION SHEET

Lagoon Valley Classic

This page will instruct you on how to sign-up for the Lagoon Valley Classic using www.athletic.net. All entries will be downloaded by event from this web site.

The following is information on how to:

A. Sign Up for team page access

B. Edit your team calendar/schedule

C. Edit/maintain your roster, including entering athletes into each meet

D. Edit school info

If you have already Signed Up, skip to Step B, otherwise start from Step A.

A. Sign Up for team page access

1. Go to www.athletic.net/CrossCountry/California/

2. Scroll to bottom to click on your section

3. Scroll to bottom to click on your school (by Division and League)

4. Click “Sign Up Here” for coach access (right hand side of page)

5. Enter mail & phone #. Click “continue”

6. Enter your name, password, & position. Click “continue”

7. Check agreement box and click “continue”

8. A confirmation e-mail will be sent. After you receive it, click the link in the message to activate. Complete the activation process.

9. Login e-mail and password

B. Edit your team calendar/schedule – You may do this for:

1. Only events that require it (Lagoon Valley Classic, SJS Subs & Sections etc.)

Or

2. Your season schedule

C. Edit/maintain your roster

1. Add/delete athletes to maintain roster

2. For each meet you can select/de-select runners to compete by race

D. Edit school info – General school and coaching info

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