CONNECTICUT COLLEGE CROSS COUNTRY INVITATIONAL
NO MAILING WILL BE SENT - ALL PERTINENT MEET INFORMATION IS OUTLINED HERE.
DATE:
Saturday, October 13, 2012.
TIME:
Men, 11:00 am, 8000 meters.
Women, 12:00 noon, 6000 meters.
Awards, 1:00 pm.
LOCATION:
Harkness Memorial State Park, Waterford, CT.
CONTACTS:
Ned Bishop, Women's Cross Country Coach, 860-439-2566. nbis@conncoll.edu
Jim Butler, Men's Cross Country Coach, 860-439-5445. jsbut@conncoll.edu
TEAMS:
Only those teams listed here will be eligible to participate. The field size is limited and only approved teams may enter.
Confirmed as of 2/7/12: Connecticut College (M/W).
COURSE MAPS & DESCRIPTION:
DRIVING DIRECTIONS:
From Hartford: Take Route 91 southbound onto Route 9 south. It will merge with Route 95, go northbound on Route 95, take Exit 75. Bear right at the end of the exit, you will be on Route 1. Proceed 3 miles to the light at Avery Lane (Route 213), turn right and follow to the park. Avery Lane will become Great Neck Road. Harkness Park will be on your right. SEE BELOW FOR PARKING INSTRUCTIONS.
From Providence: Take Route 95 southbound to Exit 81. At the end of the exit ramp, turn left onto access road and proceed to stop light. At the light take a left onto Cross Road and continue to the intersection with Route 1. Turn left onto Route 1 and continue to the traffic light at Avery Lane (Route 213). Turn right onto Avery Lane and follow to the park. Avery Lane will become Great Neck Road. Harkness Park will be on your right. SEE BELOW FOR PARKING INSTRUCTIONS.
From New Haven: Take Route 95 northbound, Exit 75. Bear right at the end of the exit, you will be on Route 1. Proceed 3 miles to the light at Avery Lane (Route 213), turn right and follow to the park. Avery Lane will become Great Neck Road. Harkness Park will be on your right. SEE BELOW FOR PARKING INSTRUCTIONS.From Worcester: Take Route 395 southbound to its intersection with Route 95. Head SOUTH on Route 95 to Exit 75. Take the ramp onto Route 1 NORTH. Proceed 3 miles to the light at Avery Lane (Route 213), turn right and follow to the park. Avery Lane will become Great Neck Road. Harkness Park will be on your right. SEE BELOW FOR PARKING INSTRUCTIONS.
PARKING:
All team van and bus parking will be at the adjacent Camp Harkness property. DO NOT TURN INTO THE MAIN ENTRANCE TO HARKNESS PARK. Continue on Great Neck Road beyond the main gate until you reach the next stop sign (approximately 1/4-mile). Turn right and continue to the entrance to Camp Harkness (approximately 1/8-mile). Turn right into Camp Harkness and continue straight to the bus drop-off point and parking area. Follow posted signs and instructions of parking attendants. Walk cross-lots over to the start/finish area west of the mansion.
ENTRIES:
http://www.directathletics.com
If you are a new user, follow the instructions on the DirectAthletics website. If you already have an account, use your existing log-in and password. Two steps are required. You must set up your roster AND register for this specific meet.
Alphabetical rosters are due by Tuesday, October 9, at 12:00 midnight.
Late entries will be subject to a fine and will be accepted only until Wednesday, October 10, at 12:00 midnight.
No entries will be accepted after that time.
ENTRY FEE:
$10.00 per athlete on the entry roster, with a miniumum of $70.00 and a maximum of $150.00 per team.
Late entries submitted after the Tuesday deadline are subject to a $50.00 fine.
All fees are computed separately for men's and women's teams.
Checks are to be payable to "Connecticut College Cross Country".
ALL FEES MUST BE PAID PRIOR TO PACKET PICK-UP.
PACKET PICK-UP:
After 9:00 am on race day, at the tent/table near the starting line.
AWARDS:
Plaques to the top three teams.
T-shirts to the first fifteen individual finishers.
TIMING:
Provided by Bob Muldoon, Harrier Race Management.
RESULTS:
TRAINER:
A trainer will be on site after 9:00 am on race day. Bring your own taping supplies.
Limited supplies of ice and water will be provided. Once our on-site supplies are exhausted, we have no nearby source of replenishment. It is advisable to bring a large cooler of water and an ice jug with for your own team's use. No other modalities are available at the site.
FACILITIES:
Arrive dressed to run.
Six portable toilets are available in the corner of the main parking lot about 100 meters from the start line. Instruct your athletes to use the portable toilets rather than the woods. THE PARK BATHROOMS ARE NOT TO BE USED BY THE ATHLETES. Please communicate this information in advance to your teams.
Be sure to pick up all trash and take it with you when you leave. Please leave the park clean when you depart.
We are guests in the park. Please respect other users and observe all park rules and regulations.