RUNNER & TEAM INSTRUCTION:
* COACHES: PLEASE RETURN ALL UNUSED ITEMS (Chips, Packets, etc...) IMMEDIATELY!! THIS IS MANDATORY!!
* We are using electronic chips. Runners make sure the bib # and the chip # match. Each runners name is listed on your bib. Make sure the chips are zip tied securely to your shoes. Insert the zip-tie tip through the flat side as in these pics.
After the race, the electronic chips will be NOT removed by a race official at the finish chute. DO NOT STOP IN THE CHUTE. Proceed onto your team tent for chip removal.
* Runners must be at the starting line No Sooner Than 3 minutes prior to your race time. You will be instructed when to approach.
* You may NOT choose your own starting blocks. Blocks will be drawn for. Be at starting line early!
* Course is well marked. No cutting corners. Race officials are everywhere.
* Please pick up all garbage around your team tent before you leave. You should have a garbage bag in your packet.
* ALL VEHICLES must be out of the park/course-race area by 7am. You must park in regular parking south of the museum. NO PARKING ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE MUSEUM! THIS IS FOR EMERGENCY PERSONNEL ONLY!
* Current Non-Runners must stay off of the start line and off the course. DO NOT CROSS RED TAPE anywhere on or around the course.
* Course closes for walk throughs at 7:50 am.
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:
* We are thankful for the following medical/emergency volunteers that are assisting us today :
Encore, Paige Martin, Stacy Rose and the local EMT's, and Greg's Ambulance Service!
* Please be aware of your surroundings and make room for emergency personnel trying to get runners out of the course.
If you need medical attention, EMT's are located at the finish line next to the museum.
* Restrooms are located by the start-line, in the museum, and in the hut next to the amphitheater.
* Kona Shaved Ice is here today, located next to the concession stand.
* NO PARKING ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE MUSEUM! THIS IS FOR EMERGENCY PERSONNEL ONLY!
* All coaches, family members, non-current runners, and spectators must stay OFF of the race course, OFF of the start line, and OUT of the finish chute. Keep the course CLEAR at all times. Runners could be disqualified due to interference. DO NOT CROSS RED TAPE anywhere on or around the course.
* No Pets or Bicycles.
* Stay out of the lake.
AWARDS:
* The Jesse Owens Runners' Club, Inc & Chick-fil-A Decatur will declare each division winner the
"Chick-fil-A National Cross Country Champion" of each division!
- Each Division Awards will consist of male/female awards:
* Kindergarten & under: 1600m Awards: Winner receives a trophy, next 4 finishers receive medals
* 1st - 2nd Grade 1600m Awards: Winner receives a trophy, next 4 finishers receive medals
* 3rd - 4th Grade 3200m Awards: Winner receives a trophy, next 4 finishers receive medals
* 5th - 6th Grade 3200m Awards: Winner receives a trophy, next 4 finishers receive medals
* 7th - 8th Grade 3200m Awards: Winner receives a trophy, next 4 finishers receive medals
* Freshmen - Sophomore 5K Awards: Winner receives a trophy, nest 9 finishers receive medals (High School Division)
* Junior - Senior 5K Awards: Winner receives a trophy, next 9 finishers receive medals (High School Division)
* Elite High School Division (7th grade - 12 grade) 5K Awards: Winner receives a trophy, pullover jacket, next 14 finishers receive medals
RACE RESULTS:
* coacho.com
* Xpresstiming.com
Coach: Stan Johnson
* posted at/or live at
at Xpress, you can follow the actual race clock, follow individual runners, and see them as they actually come across the finish line. Just select the * Green 'ATHLETIC LIVE RESULTS' Link * for today's meet, then choose the current race.
CFA NATIONALS MEET CONTACT INFO:
Email: neverquitsj@aol.com
Cell: (256) 566-4410