2008 Schaumburg Sectional
2008 Corsairs Cross Country Team
Asst Coach: Lisa Halford
Schaumburg (H.S.) Sectional – November 1, 2008
Busse Woods, Elk Grove, Boys race: 11:30 a.m.
Manager: Tim Kirby, Phone: 847-755-4770, Fax: 847-755-4773, E-mail: tkirby@d211.org
IHSA CROSS COUNTRY-SCHAUMBURG SECTIONAL
Date: November 1, 2008
Time: Girls Race – 10:30am
Boys Race – 11:30am
Awards/Advancement: 1st-Team, 1st-10th-Individuals (auto. qualify)
Top 5 teams and top 7 individuals not on qualifying teams.
Course: 3.0 miles
The course will be marked on Friday morning, October 31st.
There will be a double line. Runners must pass to the course side
of cones, flags and trees. The line is a guide. The entire course
will be roped off. Spectators are to remain outside the ropes.
Warm-ups: On race day you may use the course up until the start of the
girls race. Boys may go back onto the course at the conclusion
of the girls race.
Team packets: Will be available on Saturday morning.
All changes must be made by 10:00am.
Start/Finish/Results
Each athlete will be assigned a bib number that will be worn on the
front of the singlet. Each athlete will also be assigned two(2) timing
computer chips. They are to be laced into the shoe securely.
The race ends for each runner as his first foot crosses the finish
line. As a back-up there will be a visual recording of bib numbers
and a video from two angles. The official result is the chip.
(08/09 IHSA Terms and Conditions: IX:F, 08/09 NFHS: Rule 9, Sec.3, Art. 3)
Results will be posted after the starter/referee (Jim Swift) has
certified their accuracy.
Complete results will be available to coaches and at www.chicagoaa.com
Starting Line: Each team and individual will be assigned a numbered starting
box based on a blind draw. Starting box assignments will be
in your team envelope. A clock located at the finish area will
count down the time until the race starts. There will be PA
announcements 15 minutes and 5 minutes before the start.
runners should be at the start line 15 minutes before the
start for final check-in. The starter will be on a ladder
behind the start line. When all runners are at the line a
whistle will sound to indicate the command set. When all
runners are set the gun will sound. If any runner goes down
during the first 100 yards of the race a recall will sound.
Facilities: All competitors should dress at home. There will be portable
toilets available. It is recommended that you bring your own
drinking water. The forest preserve wells may or may not be
open. We will have a concession stand available.
First Aid: Certified athletic trainers will be at the course. A first aid
station will be located inside the finish area.
Finish Area: Race officials and athletes that have completed their race
are allowed in the finish area. Athletes must remove and turn
in the computer chip before they can leave the finish area.
Team Camps: Must be north of the team parking area. Not inside course.
Parking: Parking for teams will be reserved. The area will be located
just next to the course (the first left). You will be limited to
one vehicle per team. Spectator parking is located all
throughout the groves. A long walk is possible. No parking on
the grass or Higgins Road. Pep busses are a suggestion.
We will have a drop off area and the driver can park at
Woodfield or Streets of Woodfield.
Directions: The course is located south and east of the Higgins Rd (Rt.72)
exit off of 290/Rt.53.
Questions: Jim Macnider/Jon Macnider at 847-755-4776
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