Coaches and Athletes,

We would like to welcome you to the 2021 Chick-fil-A Invitational! Our goal is to ensure all of you have a wonderful experience and we will do everything possible to achieve that goal! If you have any questions, the meet director is Mike Taylor, and he would be happy to assist you. Best of luck to your team and let us know if there is anything you need!

RACE DAY INFORMATION:

-The course is always open for inspection and warm-up. Please make sure your team stays clear of racing athletes to ensure that no runner is impeded.

-While walking the course, DO NOT CROSS THE TIMING MAT AT THE 1 MILE MARK!

-Packet pick-up is located near the finish line.

-Please check to make sure all your competing athletes have numbers.

-If you have an athlete that needs a number, please see an official at the finish line.

-Each race will start promptly at the time listed on the Revised Meet Schedule.

-Make sure your athletes arrive at the Start Line 10 – 15 minutes prior to the start of their race.

-We will utilize an open start line. Line-up 2 across with remaining team members behind the front two.

-7 runners or less in the Varsity high school and middle school races. Remaining runners will run JV.

-The use of wireless communications between coaches during races is STRICTLY PROHIBITED!

-Runners are not permitted to wear GPS or any type of smart device, including smart watches, fitbits, or any device that indicates pace. Standard watches that display a stopwatch are allowed.

-There will not be a coaches meeting.

-All WVSSAC rules will be in effect!

VARSITY AWARDS: Live Results: results.blueridgetiming.com/2021/chickfila/

-Finishers placing 1-10 will receive awards at the awards ceremony.

-Finishers placing 11-40 will receive their awards at the finish line.

JV AWARDS:

-Finishers placing 1-10 will receive their awards at the awards ceremony.

-Finishers placing 11-20 will receive their awards at the finish line.

TEAM AWARDS:

-Team awards will be given at the awards ceremony.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

-All parking will be at the Wood County Fair Grounds directly across from the Wood County 4H grounds.

-The 4H grounds director, Rodney, will be utilizing a tractor and trailer to assist teams with transporting their equipment to and from the tent area.

-Please remind your team’s spectators to respect the volunteers working the crossings, as they are in place to protect both the runners and spectators. Also, please remind them to not stand on the course, or cross the course when runners are coming through.

-T-shirts will be sold on site. Chick-fil-A will have food for sale on site.

-Adults $6.00, Students $5.00.