Grove Level Stampede 2020

(2) Varsity Boys (5k) - 6:20PM

(3) Varsity Girls (5k) - 6:50 PM

Awards:

Medals will be awarded to the top-8 athletes in each varsity

race. The top-5 JV boys and top-5 JV boys will receive medals as well. In an

effort to minimize the grouping of athletes and spectators, there will be no

awards ceremony or team awards.  Winning teams will be recognized over the

PA, on social media, and on the league website.   Medals will be

distributed in the finish chute. 

Limitations:

COACHES, PLEASE NOTE: THE MEET WILL BE LIMITED TO THE FIRST 25

H.S. TEAMS. Registration will close early if 25 teams register before

the deadline. 

WE WILL ALLOW 10 H.S. VARSITY ENTRIES per team. (RACES 3

& 4). Enter your top-10 runners in varsity HS races and your remaining

athletes in the appropriate JV race. JV entries are unlimited. 

Covid-19 Precautions: All NGXCL races will adhere to the following GHSA guidelines (Please

read carefully and discuss with your athletes)

        Social distancing of at

least 6 feet should be maintained at all times by athletes, coaches, and

spectators. No hugging, shaking hands, or fist bumps for support/encouragement. 

        NGXCL will increase the

number of races in an effort to reduce race size. This will be done by

separating the JV race by gender. 

        IMPORTANT - Each athlete

should have their own personal water bottle without sharing. WATER WILL NOT BE

PROVIDED AT THE FINISH LINE (except in emergency situations).  This

season, it is the coach's responsibility to provide water for his or her athletes.

        All NGXCL courses will

be at least 6' wide at their narrowest point.

        Hand sanitizer stations

will be made available at each NGXCL race. 

        Host schools shall

enforce social distancing requirements in spectator areas and facility

entrances. Signs will be posted at the registration table and other areas. In

addition, verbal reminders will be made at the beginning of each race. 

        Chip timing will be used

in order to reduce the amount of contact between athletes and race officials

and limit congestion at the finish line.

        Per GHSA guidelines,

coaches are responsible for ensuring the health of their team by taking each

athlete's temperature and asking the following screening questions prior to

competition. If an athlete's temperature exceeds 100.3 or if he or she answers

yes to any of the screening questions listed below, then that athlete may not

participate in the race and should be sent home immediately.  In addition,

please inform race officials if an athlete exhibits symptoms before or during

the competition. 

        PRE-RACE SCREENING

QUESTIONS:  Do you or have you had a fever in the last week? Have you been

diagnosed with COVID 19? Have you been in contact with anyone diagnosed with

COVID 19? Have you traveled to a "hot spot" for COVID 19? 

        A pre-contest meeting

will be held before each league meet and will be limited to one coach per team.

Safety protocols will be reiterated and coaches will be asked about the health

of their athletes.  Coaches will be asked if anyone on their team is

running a *fever or if anyone answered yes to the pre-race screening

questions.  * Each coach is encouraged to have their own temporal

thermometer, but one will be available at the First-Aid tent.

        There will be no

concessions offered this year at NGXCL meet. 

        Medical personnel, sport

medicine trainers, or designated coaches will be available at each meet to

monitor medical issues.  This individual will be stationed at the

First-Aid tent, which will be located near the finish line.  If there is a

medical issue, only those individuals should attend to the issue, as to limit

the number of personnel involved.

        Any towels or clothing

should not be shared between athletes.

        Cloth face coverings are

permitted and recommended, especially indoors or when social distancing is not

possible. 

Facilities: Restrooms will be available at the pavilion located adjacent to the parking area. Please remind your athletes to be respectful of the facilities.