2020 Autumn Classic

St. Marys HIGH SCHOOL

The St. Marys High School Cross Country Team would like to invite your team to the Autumn Classic.  Due to the new WVSSAC COVID-19 Recommendations we will be running each race in waves.  We have a set maximum number of teams (ON TEAMS LIST) and we will permit the top 7 members off each team to race.  If teams have more than 7 runners they will be allowed to run in the 3K/5K Fun Run (Staggered Start, Self-Timing).  We will be passing out bottles of water at the finish line and all finish line workers will have masks on while we help social distance all athletes coming through the finish.  All TEAMS should be on Team List – If NOT please contact me; thanks and we are excited to host your teams this fall.

Date: October 10, 2020

Location: St. Marys High School

Races: Varsity Races – Top 7 Runners (RACES OF 84 Runners)

-          Currently a SOCCER GAME at 10:00, if Soccer Gets Cancelled Schedule will be BUMPED up 3 hours and start at 10:00

1:00 – High School Girls (5K) 1st Wave

1:30 – High School Girls (5K) 2nd Wave

2:00 – High School Boys (5K) 1st Wave

2:30 – High School Boys (5K) 2nd Wave

3:00 – Open Race (3K or 5K Runners Allowed)

·         No Awards or Official Start; Staggered Start with Self Timing

3:30 – Middle School Girls (3K) 1st Wave

4:00 – Middle School Girls (3K) 2nd Wave

4:30 – Middle School Boys (3K) 1st Wave

5:00 – Middle School Boys (3K) 2nd Wave

 

Awards: No Awards Ceremony will be held.  Awards – Top 20 Individuals and Top 3 Teams in Each Division.  All Awards will be shipped to school after the conclusion of the races.

Waves:  We will determine what 84 will start in each wave by coaches’ suggestions and race results.  We understand this won’t be perfect; but we will do the best of our ability to make each wave competitive and get the most out of each athlete. 

Course: The 2020 Autumn Classic will be held at St. Marys High School.  Tent City will be on baseball field, Starting Line will be located beside Discus/Shot Put rings, and Finish will be on the track.  The Course will be rolling and predominately on grass (SMHS, SM Golf Course, Property above Golf Course) with a few road crossings.

 

Entry Fees: $100 for both High School Teams, $60 for one High School Team: $75 for both Middle School Teams, $50 for one Middle School Team: $10 per High School or Middle School Runner

 

Entries: RaceTimeEntry.com (TOP 7 ONLY)

 

Deadline: All entries and rosters must be received by Tuesday October 6, 2020. (TOP 7 ONLY)

 

Checks: Please make checks out to St. Marys High School (Entry and Tickets)

 

Miscellaneous:    We are asking that masks be worn by spectators at all times.  Coaches should wear masks when they are going to come close to runners, parents, or spectators.  They can unmask if they are running with their runners or running from spot to spot on the course. Runners must wear masks unless they are running. This would include warming up, running from the tent to the starting line, racing, & their cool down run.  Pre-Sold Tickets from each school will be dropped in a bucket as you arrive - $5 Per Ticket and please use the guidelines per the WVSSAC

 

For Questions You May Contact: Meet Director, Steven Nutter (304)377-0098 or steven_nutter@hotmail.com