Sponsored by Bancorp South
Louisiana
Elementary and Junior High
State Cross Country
Championships
Saturday, October 16, 2010
University of Louisiana – Monroe
Brown Stadium
Boys and Girls K – 8th Grades
Registration starts at 8:30 a.m.
Race Divisions, Starting Times and Distances
Boys Girls
7th & 8th Grades 9:30 a.m. – 1½ mile 10:00 a.m. – 1½ mile
5th & 6th Grades 10:20 a.m. – 1 mile 10:40 a.m. – 1 mile
3rd & 4th Grades 11:00 a.m. – 1 mile 11:20 a.m. – 1 mile
K -– 2nd Grades 11:40 a.m. – 1 mile 12:00 p.m. – 1 mile
Entry Fee $5.00 per individual; $50.00 per Junior High (boys & girls) and $15.00 per division for Elementary Schools
Awards presentation will be at the conclusion of each race.
Medals presented to first 15 finishers in each age group.
Certificates presented to first 25 finishers in each age group.
Participation ribbons to all other finishers.
SPONSORS:
Good Hope Middle School
Peak Performance Cross Country Club
For more information call: Mike Gill at 396-9693 or e-mail gill@opsb.net
www.opsb.net , select school, Good Hope
MEET INSTRUCTIONS
Registration:
Registration will start at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2010. There will be a registration table set up at the entrance of Brown Stadium on the ULM Campus. Registration will be on-going until 15 minutes prior to your race. Entry fee - $5.00 per individual; $50.00 per Junior High (boys and girls); $15.00 per division for Elementary Schools. Use website instructions below to get Entry Blanks and additional information about the meet
Uniforms or Race Attire:
Teams are encouraged to wear school issued uniforms of like kind if possible. Individual or unattached athletes can wear shorts & T-shirts of their choice.
Race Course:
The Start and Finish areas will be at the same place for all races. The Start will be in the field by the Softball Stadium and the Finish will be on the Track.
Spectators:
Coaches and spectators can go out into the fields to cheer on their athletes. One can see 80% of the race from the bleachers.
P.E. Participation:
Coaches of P.E. - Please encourage your students to participate in this meet. Age requirements followed by middle school athletics will be enforced.
WEBSITE TO DOWNLOAD INFORMATION: www.opsb.net. Select Schools at top right hand side, click on OPSB DEPARTMENTS, select GOOD HOPE MIDDLE SCHOOL, Click on Go to Edline, Look under Contents and click on Sports. Click on Cross Country. Click Cross Country Meet. Click forms.
Louisiana State Elementary and Junior High School Cross Country Championships – Sat. October 16, 2010
Dear Cross Country Coach:
Your team is invited to attend the Sixth Annual Louisiana State Elementary and Junior High Cross Country Championships to be held on the University of Louisiana at Monroe campus on Saturday, October 16, 2010.
Return the enclosed questionnaire by October 8th, if you have individuals or a team that will compete in this meet. Coach, if you are not able to attend your athletes may enter as individuals and represent your school.
Medals will be awarded to the top fifteen (15) in each race and certificates will presented to the first twenty-five (25) finishers in each race. Championship and Runner up trophies will be presented in each division. The entry fee is $5.00 per individual; $50.00 per Junior high School (boys and girls); and $15.00 per division Elementary Schools. You may mail in your entry fee or pay at registration on meet day. Make checks payable to Good Hope Middle School.
Please help us increase interest in this State Meet by telling the other coaches in your area about the meet. Feel free to make copies of the enclosed information and pass on to those interested.
This meet is sponsored by and hosted by Good Hope Middle School and the Peak performance Cross Country Club.
Yours in running,
Mike Gill
Good Hope Middle School
Dennis Groll
Peak Performance Cross Country Club
FAX NUMBER: 318-397-5110
Mike Gill—Good Hope Middle School
PHONE NUMBER: 318-396-9693
WEBSITE: www.OPSB.net QUESTIONNAIRE
ENTRY FORM
Louisiana State Elementary and Junior High
State Cross Country Championships Saturday, October16, 2010
School Coach:
Address: Home Phone:
Cell Phone:
School Phone:
Fax Number: E-Mail: _______________________
We will PARTICIPATE in this cross country meet. Yes: No:
We plan to send a TEAM to compete in the meet. Yes: No:
We will send only some INDIVIDUALS to the meet. Yes: No:
Number (?) of runners you are planning to enter. Girls: Boys: _____
Please return by October 4th, 2010 by either mail or fax. To confirm receipt of your fax, Please call me at school. (318)396-9693.
FAX TO: 318-397-5110
WEBSITE: www.opsb.net
Mike Gill
Good Hope Middle School
400 Good Hope Road
West Monroe, La. 71291
OR
Dennis Groll
Peak Performance Track Club
354 Danna Rd.
West Monroe, LA 71292
Louisiana state Elementary and Junior High School
Cross Country Championships – Sat. October 16, 2010
Speedy Registration for Individuals and Teams
To facilitate a quicker registration process, follow these procedures:
Individual Registration and Release Form:
1. 8.30 A.M. Registration begins at the meet site (Brown Stadium- ULM Campus).
2. Fill out the Individual Registration and Release Form. Make copies of these forms and have your individual competitors fill them out prior to arrival at the site. This will speed up your registration process.
3. Pick up Name Tag and pin to the front and middle of your shirt or jersey.
4. Pay your entry fee. Teams may enter up to ten (10) athletes per division. First five (5) finishers score.
5. All runners must report to starting line ten (10) minutes prior to start of their race.
Team Registration and Release Form:
1. Fax (318-397-5110) or E- mail (gill@opsb.net) the Team Registration and Release Form by October 8, 2010. A team must have five (5) runners to start and finish in a division to receive a team score. Therefore, include up to ten (10) names of athletes who could possibly compete in the meet. You will be able to add and scratch names on the list Saturday morning during registration (Packet Pick Up)
2. Note: Athletes whose names appear on the Team Registration and Release Form need not feel out the Individual Registration and Release Form.
3. Follow Steps 3, 4, and 5 above at registration and Packet Pick-Up.
FAX NUMBER: 318-397-5110
Mike Gill—Good Hope Middle School
318-396-9693
WEBSITE: www.opsb.net
INDIVIDUAL
REGISTRATION AND RELEASE FORM
LOUISIANA STATE ELEMENTARY AND JUNIOR HIGH
CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS
Saturday, October 16, 2010
Name: _________________________ School or Club: __________________________
(please print)
Home Address: __________________ Grade in School: _________________________
________________________________ Date of Birth: ____________________________
(city) (state) (zip)
Home Phone: ____________________ USATF Card Number: (?) _________________
Email: ________________________________________________________________________
RACE DIVISIONS
7th & 8th Grade Boy______________ Girl ______________
5th & 6th Grade Boy _____________ Girl ______________
3rd & 4th Grade Boy _____________ Girl_______________
K --2nd Grade Boy _____________ Girl ______________
______ I would like to learn more about the Peak Performance Track and Field and Cross Country Club.
RELEASE STATEMENT: In Consideration for the participation in the Louisiana State Elementary and Junior High Cross Country Championships, I, for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release Good Hope Middle School, Peak Performance Track and Field Club, the University of Louisiana at Monroe, and all members thereof, and all sponsors, and their representatives and successors from all claims or liabilities of any kind arising out of my participation in the aforementioned program, even though that liability may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of persons named in this waiver. I also grant permission to all of the foregoing to use any photographs, motion pictures, videos, recordings, or any other record of the event for legitimate purposes.
Athlete’s Parents or Coach’s
Signature _________________________ Signature ______________________
Sponsored by:
Good Hope Middle School, and Peak Performance Track and Field Club
Sanctioned by the Southern Association of USA Track and Field
Team
REGISTRATION AND RELEASE FORM
LOUISIANA STATE ELEMENTARY AND JUNIOR HIGH
CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS
Saturday, October 16, 2010
School Name: _______________________________ Coaches Name: __________________________
(Please print)
School Phone Number: _____________________ Coaches Home Phone: ____________________
Coaches Email: ______________________________________ Coaches Cell Phone: _____________
RACE DIVISIONS
7th & 8th Grade Boy _______ Girl _______
5th & 6th Grade Boy _______ Girl _______
3rd & 4th Grade Boy ________ Girl ________
K – 2nd Grade Boy ________ Girl________
TEAM MEMBERS NAMES
(First) (Last)
1. ________________________________ 6. _______________________________
2. ________________________________ 7. ________________________________
3. ________________________________ 8. ________________________________
4. ________________________________ 9. ________________________________
5._________________________________ 10. _______________________________
Release Statement: In consideration for participation in the Louisiana State Elementary and junior High Cross Country Championships, I as coach of this team, and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release Good Hope Middle School, Peak Performance Track and Field Club, the University of Louisiana at Monroe, and all members thereof, and all sponsors, and their representatives and successors from all claims or liabilities of any kind arising out of my team’s participation in the aforementioned program, even though that liability may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons named in this waiver. I, as coach of this team, also grant permission to all of the foregoing to use any photographs, motion pictures, videos, recordings, or any other recordings, or any other record of the event for legitimate purpose.
Coach’s Signature: ___________________________________
SPONSORED BY: GOOD HOPE MIDDLE SCHOOL AND
PEAK PERFORMANCE TRACK AND FIELD CLUB
SANCTIONED BY THE SOUTHERN ACCOCIATION OF USA TRACK & FIELD Louisiana State Elementary and Junior High XC Championships 2010
Hosted by
Peak Performance Track Club