Last year as a States newbie, I purchased the online tickets from the VHSL. Last year's website said you could avoid the lines and enter through the pass gate. What I found was that, in relation to where we were directed to park, the pass gate was on the other side of the complex. We waited in line with those making cash ticket purchases, e-tickets accepted there too. No real advantage that I could see to purchasing beforehand, except it was a credit/debit card purchase instead of cash. The good parking fills up early, so don't be late. The online site does allow you to contribute an extra dollar to support the VHSL (as if going up two bucks on the ticket price doesn't already help the cause). Anyway, here is the link, if you are so inclined (make sure your printer has ink- lesson learned):
Advance E-Tickets
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Gonna Need Some Help Saturday
The rules for spectators on the course are severe - if caught, team disqualification. So my photos will be limited to what I can get from the rail, along the approach to the finish. Obviously, the award ceremony will be documented pretty well. I ask that anyone with race photos please share them with the blog. I know I will appreciate it, as will the folks that don't make the trek to The Plains. Thanks in advance.
Great Meadow Fly-over
If you do not have a subscription to Milestat (and you should consider it) to view the walkthrough linked in the post below, here is a link to the Google Earth flyover of the course:
State Championship Course
Here is the course layout:
State Championship Course
Here is the course layout:
Great Meadow State Course Video Tour
http://va.milesplit.com/discussion/topics/91747
You do need to be a subscriber to see this but again, highly recommend the subscription. This is on the milestat discussion page, scroll down a page or so and find the discussion called Great Meadow State Course Video Tour.
Go Patriots!
You do need to be a subscriber to see this but again, highly recommend the subscription. This is on the milestat discussion page, scroll down a page or so and find the discussion called Great Meadow State Course Video Tour.
Go Patriots!
State Meet Info
GENERAL REGULATIONS AND INFORMATION
2011 VIRGINIA HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE CROSS-COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS
PLACE: Great Meadow, The Plains, VA
DATE: Saturday, November 12, 2011
MEET CO-DIRECTORS: Dave Davis, Mountain View High School
Ken Wall, Freedom High School (South Riding)
Derek Farrey, Tuscarora High School
TIME SCHEDULE
10:00am……………………………..Coach’s Meeting (Group AA)
10:30am……………………………..Group AA Girls
11:15am……………………………..Group AA Boys
11:30am……………………………..Coach’s Meeting (Group AAA)
11:45am……………………………..Group AAA Girls
12:30pm……………………………..Group AAA Boys
12:30pm……………………………..Coach’s Meeting (Group A)
1:00pm………………………………Group AGirls
1:45pm………………………………Group A Boys
2:15pm………………………………Awards Ceremony
Admission: $10.00
RULES AND SCORING: Cross Country section of the National Federation Edition of the Track and Field
Rule Book (2010-2011) Scoring (Rule 9- Section 2)
Coaches will not be permitted in the finish line area or chip return area.
NO SPECTATORS ALLOWED ON THE COURSE, MOST OF THE COURSE IS
VISIBLE FROM VIEWING AREA, BUT BINOCULARS ARE HELPFUL. Violation of this
rule will prompt disqualification of a school’s participants. Coaches shall inform their athletes to turn in their chip
before exiting the finish line area.
CHIP TIMING: We will be using Run High for chip timing and scoring the meet. Finish Lynx Cameras will be set up at
the finish line. There will also be a finish line judge to call close finishes.
UNIFORM AND EQUIPMENT: Participants are required to wear a school issued uniform top and bottom.
Participants must attach their bib number to the front of their uniform. The VHSL will provide bib numbers for each
participant. Running shoes or spikes must be worn during the competition. Participants may were one wristwatch.
Participants may not wear LIVESTRONG bracelets or other jewelry. No Earrings allowed to be worn during the
competition. No Hats or bandannas. Sweat bands are permitted.
ENTRY: Regional Directors need to follow the directions provided for hy-tek entries and also e-mail the Region
Directors report (typed) to the VHSL, Dave Davis, and Derek Farrey. The meet directors should collect state entry
forms from each school that qualifies or has individuals that qualify for the state meet.
TEAM PACKETS: Available the day of the meet only. Packets may be picked up at the pavilion. Packets
will include a course map, bib number, Hy-tek entry sheet, race chips to be attached to both shoes, a time schedule,
and coach’s meeting agenda.
EXPENSES: All expenses for travel, meals, and lodging must be provided by the competing school.
LODGING: Each coach is responsible for making his own hotel reservations. A list of hotels and motels in the
Warrenton-Manassas area are enclosed.
TENTS: Must be erected behind the house. No tents are allowed on the hill.
DRESSING AREA: There will be no dressing area provided. Portable restrooms will be provided.
AWARDS: Team and individual awards will be presented at the Pavilion. Athletes and coaches should listen for
a P.A. announcement as to the exact time awards will be presented.
SCHOOL AND INDIVIDUAL QUALIFYING LIMITS: The A, AA and AAA Boys and Girls shall
be limited to the top four teams from each region and the top 15 individuals from each regional meet.
STATE CROSS-COUNTRY T-SHIRTS & SWEATSHIRTS: T-Shirts (crew neck, short, & long
sleeve) and sweatshirts will be available in a variety of styles. Martin Screen Print will be there on Friday and
Saturday.
DIRECTIONS: From the east or west ---take I-66 to Exit 31 (Rt. 245-2miles)
From south---take US Rt.17 or US Rt. 29 North to Warrenton, continue north
on US Rt. 17, approx. 8 miles. Great Meadow will be on the right
2011 VIRGINIA HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE CROSS-COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS
PLACE: Great Meadow, The Plains, VA
DATE: Saturday, November 12, 2011
MEET CO-DIRECTORS: Dave Davis, Mountain View High School
Ken Wall, Freedom High School (South Riding)
Derek Farrey, Tuscarora High School
TIME SCHEDULE
10:00am……………………………..Coach’s Meeting (Group AA)
10:30am……………………………..Group AA Girls
11:15am……………………………..Group AA Boys
11:30am……………………………..Coach’s Meeting (Group AAA)
11:45am……………………………..Group AAA Girls
12:30pm……………………………..Group AAA Boys
12:30pm……………………………..Coach’s Meeting (Group A)
1:00pm………………………………Group AGirls
1:45pm………………………………Group A Boys
2:15pm………………………………Awards Ceremony
Admission: $10.00
RULES AND SCORING: Cross Country section of the National Federation Edition of the Track and Field
Rule Book (2010-2011) Scoring (Rule 9- Section 2)
Coaches will not be permitted in the finish line area or chip return area.
NO SPECTATORS ALLOWED ON THE COURSE, MOST OF THE COURSE IS
VISIBLE FROM VIEWING AREA, BUT BINOCULARS ARE HELPFUL. Violation of this
rule will prompt disqualification of a school’s participants. Coaches shall inform their athletes to turn in their chip
before exiting the finish line area.
CHIP TIMING: We will be using Run High for chip timing and scoring the meet. Finish Lynx Cameras will be set up at
the finish line. There will also be a finish line judge to call close finishes.
UNIFORM AND EQUIPMENT: Participants are required to wear a school issued uniform top and bottom.
Participants must attach their bib number to the front of their uniform. The VHSL will provide bib numbers for each
participant. Running shoes or spikes must be worn during the competition. Participants may were one wristwatch.
Participants may not wear LIVESTRONG bracelets or other jewelry. No Earrings allowed to be worn during the
competition. No Hats or bandannas. Sweat bands are permitted.
ENTRY: Regional Directors need to follow the directions provided for hy-tek entries and also e-mail the Region
Directors report (typed) to the VHSL, Dave Davis, and Derek Farrey. The meet directors should collect state entry
forms from each school that qualifies or has individuals that qualify for the state meet.
TEAM PACKETS: Available the day of the meet only. Packets may be picked up at the pavilion. Packets
will include a course map, bib number, Hy-tek entry sheet, race chips to be attached to both shoes, a time schedule,
and coach’s meeting agenda.
EXPENSES: All expenses for travel, meals, and lodging must be provided by the competing school.
LODGING: Each coach is responsible for making his own hotel reservations. A list of hotels and motels in the
Warrenton-Manassas area are enclosed.
TENTS: Must be erected behind the house. No tents are allowed on the hill.
DRESSING AREA: There will be no dressing area provided. Portable restrooms will be provided.
AWARDS: Team and individual awards will be presented at the Pavilion. Athletes and coaches should listen for
a P.A. announcement as to the exact time awards will be presented.
SCHOOL AND INDIVIDUAL QUALIFYING LIMITS: The A, AA and AAA Boys and Girls shall
be limited to the top four teams from each region and the top 15 individuals from each regional meet.
STATE CROSS-COUNTRY T-SHIRTS & SWEATSHIRTS: T-Shirts (crew neck, short, & long
sleeve) and sweatshirts will be available in a variety of styles. Martin Screen Print will be there on Friday and
Saturday.
DIRECTIONS: From the east or west ---take I-66 to Exit 31 (Rt. 245-2miles)
From south---take US Rt.17 or US Rt. 29 North to Warrenton, continue north
on US Rt. 17, approx. 8 miles. Great Meadow will be on the right
Election Day - Vote For AHS XC
On the Discussion page of Milestat, Brandon Miles has started several polls pertaining to the State XC Championship. If you are a subscriber to Milestat, you may vote for who you think will win the State title, both individually and team. So, on this Election Day, get out and vote!
Monday, November 7, 2011
Not Just Harriers
The following series of pictures are from Tom Pajewski's website (link on the sidebar). These were taken at the AHS football game Friday night, when the District Championship team was honored on the field. Ben and Rowen were having a little fun...
Photos by Tom Pajewski
Happy Halloween
Alright, so I am a week late. Ben Deal took the time to carve an AHS XC pumpkin, and it looks awesome.
Saturday, November 5, 2011
Team Honored at Football Game
The AHS Boys XC team was honored at the home football game Friday night, for winning the Commonwealth District Championship.
Friday, November 4, 2011
Schedule
FROM BUZ:
Here's the scoop for the next 10 days:
Today (fri. 11/4) @ PF. Finish between 5:30-5:45pm
Saturday Rest Day (SAT's for some).
Sunday 35-40 minutes EASY ROO
Monday TBD
Tuesday Meet @ AHS at Noon to go to Great Meadow to run the course.
Return to AHS between 4:45-5:00pm
Wed. OFF (Rest)
Thur @ PF's easy "shake and bake" fin @ 5:30pm
Friday Leave AHS @ Noon . Staying @ Hampton INN in Warrenton
Details to come next week.
Saturday : Ciera Ulan will race @ 11:45am and the Boys Team @ 12:30pm
Awards for AAA take place after our races and not at the end of the days races.
We will probably eat lunch in Warrenton and return to
C'ville by about 4:30- 5:00pm.
If you are a UVA football fan you will only be missing the Duke game.
We play them every year and the State Meet is never an automatic.
Besides, who likes Duke?
I am attaching a document with State Meet Info. parking is $ 10 so carpool !
Sunday ROO
Monday will be practice at PF for the 10 that are on the State Meet
"team" and any of those who are either SENIORS or who plan to race in
Cary,NC on 11/26.
Here's the scoop for the next 10 days:
Today (fri. 11/4) @ PF. Finish between 5:30-5:45pm
Saturday Rest Day (SAT's for some).
Sunday 35-40 minutes EASY ROO
Monday TBD
Tuesday Meet @ AHS at Noon to go to Great Meadow to run the course.
Return to AHS between 4:45-5:00pm
Wed. OFF (Rest)
Thur @ PF's easy "shake and bake" fin @ 5:30pm
Friday Leave AHS @ Noon . Staying @ Hampton INN in Warrenton
Details to come next week.
Saturday : Ciera Ulan will race @ 11:45am and the Boys Team @ 12:30pm
Awards for AAA take place after our races and not at the end of the days races.
We will probably eat lunch in Warrenton and return to
C'ville by about 4:30- 5:00pm.
If you are a UVA football fan you will only be missing the Duke game.
We play them every year and the State Meet is never an automatic.
Besides, who likes Duke?
I am attaching a document with State Meet Info. parking is $ 10 so carpool !
Sunday ROO
Monday will be practice at PF for the 10 that are on the State Meet
"team" and any of those who are either SENIORS or who plan to race in
Cary,NC on 11/26.
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