Meet Information
Welcome to the official meet page for the Heritage 5-Star Stride (North Georgia Cross-Country League - Meet #1). All *eligible GA and TN teams are invited to register for the race, which will be held on September 7th, 2019 on the Heritage High School campus.
*Please be aware that, per GHSA regulations, no unaffiliated teams will be allowed to register for league races. Schools must be members of the GHSA, GISA, TSSAA. or an equivalent organization in order to participate.
Race Location: 3960 Poplar Springs Rd., Ringgold, GA 30736
Course: The XC course at Heritage High School is extremely spectator-friendly. Parents and coaches can see their runners at least five times throughout the race, with little to no walking. Mile and meter markers are provided and coaches timing areas are easily accessible and within walking distance of one another. The well-maintained, two-loop course incorporates mostly natural running surfaces, with two road crossings. A brick starting line, three hills (of varying intensity), two wooded areas, and creek views make for a very dynamic and enjoyable course. A lot of time, effort, and expense went into the design and construction of the course, and we've received nothing but positive feedback.
CHIP TIMING will be provided by Carpet Capital Running Club (Dalton, GA)
Race Times:
(1) High School JV Co-ed (5k) - 8:30 AM
(2) High School Varsity Boys (5k) - 9:10 AM
(3) High School Varsity Girls(5k) - 9:40 AM
Awards:
Medals will be awarded to the top-10 athletes in each varsity race. The top-5 JV boys and top-5 JV boys will receive medals as well. JV medals will be distributed in the chute.
The winning team in each HS varsity race will be awarded "Team-of-the-Week" honors. Trophies will be awarded to the 1st and 2nd-place teams in each varsity race. The winning team(s), as well as the top-10 individual finishers (varsity only), will be recognized after the varsity races have concluded.
Entry Fees:
The entry fee for the high school division is $2 per athlete if received before September 4th. If payment is received after the registration deadline, there will be a $20 late fee.
PLEASE make any roster adjustments before September 4th at 12:00 P.M.
Click on link for W-9://files.milesplit.us/meets/323696/files/ccrc_w9.pdf
Payments:
Make checks payable to Carpet Capital Running Club, and put "NGXCL Meet #1" in the memo line.
Mail entry fees to:
Rick Little (NGXCL Meet #1)
Carpet Capital Running Club
PO Box 2446
Dalton, Georgia 30720
Limitations:
COACHES - PLEASE NOTE: THE MEET WILL BE LIMITED TO THE FIRST 35 H.S. TEAMS.
WE WILL ALLOW 10 H.S. VARSITY ENTRIES per team. (RACES 2 & 3). Enter your top-10 runners in varsity HS races and your remaining athletes in the JV race. JV entries are unlimited.
PLEASE NOTE: If entry numbers for the JV race are too high, we may choose to divide the boys and girls races.
Entry Deadline: September 4th @ 5 P.M.
Facilities: Restrooms will be available at the main entrance to the school and at the field house (located next to the softball field). Please remind your athletes to be respectful of the facilities. Spikes should NOT be worn inside the school building.
Concessions: Food and drinks will be available.
Admission: We will charge $3 for each personal vehicle (buses excluded).
Parking: Parking for spectators is available at Heritage High School. There will be signs and volunteers to direct you. All buses will be directed to a designated unloading and parking area. Overflow parking will be available at Heritage Middle School.
Team tents should be set up in the village green area, which is located near the main entrance of the school.
Entrance Closure: Heritage High has two entrances. One is located off of Poplar Springs Rd. (across from the middle school) and will be open until 7:45 A.M. Due to safety concerns, the Poplar Springs entrance will then be closed to incoming and outgoing traffic. The other entrance is located off of Post Oak Rd., which intersects Poplar Springs Rd. This entrance will remain open during the entire event. All buses should enter at the Post Oak Rd. entrance, even if arriving early. Parking attendants will guide drivers to the unloading and bus parking area.
Safety: There will be a first-aid tent at each league meet. The tent will be staffed by an EMT who will be prepared to respond to medical emergencies. An AED will be located at the tent as well.
Questions? E-mail Jeremy Wynne at coachwynne11@gmail.com or text 423-987-6165