U.S. Army X-Country at Maymont

September 25, 2009 - September 26, 2009 @ Maymont Park XC Course in Richmond, VA

Hosted by Richmond Sports Backers Timing/Results: RunHigh.com Official Meet Web Site

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Additional Information

Dear Coaches,

It is my privilege to once again direct the U.S. Army X-Country Festival at Maymont this year. The 2008 Festival was a huge success with over 120 schools and 4000 runners participating. Over the past few years the U.S. Army X-Country Festival at Maymont has been host to 18 Nike Team National teams. We again anticipate a great deal of interest in the meet and a high demand for entry.

This year’s meet will take place Saturday, September 26. We extend a special invitation to all those of you who participated in last year’s event. The 2009 Festival promises to be bigger and better in every way and should not be missed so plan now to attend. Visit Sports Backers’ website at www.sportsbackers.org for all the details.

If you have any questions you may contact xcountry@sportsbackers.org. or if you have a team that may qualify for the Invitational Divisions, please contact me at danielward3@gmail.com. Several of the elite programs in the Southeast have inquired about participation, so do not wait. We look forward to seeing you in Richmond!

Sincerely,
Daniel Ward
Meet Director

It’s now even easier to bring your entire team to compete in the U.S. Army X-Country Festival at Maymont!

Each race you enter costs $50. Varsity races are limited to seven runners per team, but JV and Freshman races have no limit. So if you enter a boys varsity team of 7 and had a boys JV team of 50—you would pay $50 for each event entered for a total of $100. (Only the top 7 boys in the JV race from each race would be scored). The U.S. Army X-Country Festival at Maymont is an affordable way to provide your entire team with major meet experience!

Event Description
A premier cross country meet for High School Teams.

Date and Time
Saturday, September 26, 2009
For a race schedule, click here.

Entry Fees

Varsity Teams (limited to 7 runners) - $50 per team

JV Teams (unlimited no. of runners - only top 7 scored) - $50 per team

Freshman Teams (unlimited no. of runners - only top 7 scored) - $50 per team

If paying for your team(s) by check, please make payable to: "Sports Backers"

To Register from August 1 through September 6

* High School Teams can register using our online system beginning Aug. 1.

* Checks for the amount you owe (based on the fees listed above) can be made payable and mailed to:
Sports Backers
100 Avenue of Champions, Suite 300
Richmond, VA 23230

* Payment must be received by September 16.

Important Information

* Once received, entry fees are non-refundable. Any scratches made after payment has been submitted will not result in any refunds.

* All NFHS competition and sanctioning rules are in effect.

* Placement of teams in divisions will be the responsibility of the Maymont Festival and placements will be final.

* Entries will be accepted online during the entry window of August 1st through September 6th at Noon. All fees are due by September 16, 2009.

* All division assignments will be listed at www.sportsbackers.org and www.milestat.com at 12:00 noon on September 18, 2009.

* For general information contact info@sportsbackers.org

* For Invitational information contact danielward3@gmail.com

* The High School event is sanctioned by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) and the Virginia High School League (VHSL). Sanctioning is being requested for Vermont, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Ohio, New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Kentucky, North Carolina and West Virginia.

Race Timing
The U.S. Army X-Country Festival at Maymont high school meet is chip timed. Coaches will receive their teams timing chips when they pick up their team packets on race weekend.

Course Map/Directions
High School Teams Interested in Previewing and Pre-running the 5k Course: The Course will be open and available to run on Friday Sept. 25th, 2009 from 2 – 5 p.m. Due to the races Friday evening (Elementary school Boys & Girls 1 mile and the Open 5k), the course will not be available after 5 p.m. We will also allow Teams to set-up tents at this time.

For a U.S. Army X-Country Festival at Maymont course map, click here.

For directions to Maymont, click here.

Hotels
The following hotels are offering special rates for participating schools and individuals:

Days Inn West - $85.00
Best Western Executive Center - $85.99
Days Inn Chesterfield - $89.00
Hampton Inn West Innsbrook - $89.00
Springhill Suites by Marriott Northwest - $89.00
Comfort Suites Hotel Innsbrook - $99.00
Courtyard Marriot Northwest - $104.00
Springhill Suites West - $109.00
Townplace Suites - $99.00
Quality Inn West End - $62.99

To take advantage of these rates, please visit http://www.outerzonesports.com and click on ""Request Rooms" or call 1-800-374-9310.

Awards
High School Team Awards will be presented to each member of the top 3 teams in each division. Individual awards will be presented to the top 15 finishers in each Team race.

Packet Pick Up
Packet pick up will be available at Maymont near the Hampton Street entrance on Friday, September 25 from 3 to 6 pm and on Saturday, September 26 from 6 am to Noon. After 12:00 noon, any team packet not picked up will disqualify that school from competition.

Lining up at the Start
All participants are responsible for being at the start of their race on time and should plan on being at the start line 10 minutes early. Please pay close attention to your designated start time and check back the week of the event to confirm the final schedule. If you miss your start time, you will not be allowed to race in another time slot.

Results
Results will be posted on site at Maymont. In addition, they will be posted at www.sportsbackers.org and www.milestat.com each evening after the conclusion of that day's events.

Course Entertainment/Fan Support
Please encourage your family and friends to come out and cheer for you during the race. While there they can check out the many great features of Maymont.

Volunteer
Volunteers are the core of any successful event. We will need many volunteers to make this event a winning tradition! Please visit our volunteer website or call us at 804-285-9495.

Interested in becoming a Sponsor?
Please email Jeff Fitch (jeff@sportsbackers.org) or call the Sports Backers office at 804-285-9495.

Race Photos
Brightroom Photography will be on-site for Saturday's races and photographing all event participants. Visit their website the week after the event to look for your photo.

Got an interesting or inspiring story?
We're always looking for good stories on how people came to train for or run in the U.S. Army X-Country Festival at Maymont. If you've got one, or know someone with an interesting story to tell, email us.

For additional information, please call the Sports Backers at 804-285-9495 or e-mail us.

Race Schedule
Subject To Change
(Updated June 4, 2009)

High School Teams Interested in Previewing and Pre-running the 5k Course: The Course will be open and available to run on Friday Sept. 25th, 2009 from 2 – 5 p.m. Due to the races Friday evening (Elementary school Boys & Girls 1 mile and the Open 5k), the course will not be available after 5 p.m. We will also allow Teams to set-up tents at this time.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2009
Race/Event
Distance

5:30 pm Elementary School Boys 1 mile

5:40 pm Elementary School Girls 1 mile

6 pm Open 5k

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2009

7 am Half Marathon 13.1 miles

9 am Middle School Boys 3k

9:15 am Middle School Girls 3k

High School Races (5K Distance)

9:30 am Girls Freshman Championship Division
• Eligible: All NFHS Approved Schools Freshman
• (Unlimited 9th graders from each team may enter, top 7 score, 250 athlete limit.)

9:55 am Boys Freshman Championship Division
• Eligible: All NFHS Approved Schools Freshman
• (Unlimited 9th graders from each team may enter, top 7 score, 250 athlete limit.)

10:15 am Girls Invitational Division
• Eligible: All NFHS Approved Schools
• (7 athletes per team by invitation, 220 athlete limit)
Contact Dan Ward for information at danielward3@gmail.com

10:40 am Girls Private School Championship
• Eligible: All non-NFHS Schools
• (7 athletes per team, 250 athlete limit)

11:05 am Boys Invitational Division
• Eligible: All NFHS Approved Schools
• (7 athletes per team by invitation, 220 athlete limit)
Contact Dan Ward for information at danielward3@gmail.com

11:25 am Girls Coastal Division Championship
• Eligible: All approved public and private schools
• No MD and NY public schools
• (7 athletes per team, 250 athlete limit)

11:45 pm Girls J.V. Red
• Eligible: All NFHS Member Schools Grades 8-12
• (Unlimited number of athletes per team, 250 athlete limit)

12:10 pm Boys J.V. Red
• Eligible: All NFHS Member Schools Grades 8-12
• (Unlimited number of athletes per team, 250 athlete limit)

12:35 pm Boys Coastal Division Championship
• Eligible: All approved public and private schools
• No MD and NY public schools
• (7 athletes per team, 250 athlete limit)

12:55 pm Girls J.V. White
• Eligible: All NFHS-member Schools
• (Unlimited number of athletes per team, top 7 score, 250 athlete limit)

1:15 pm Boys J.V. White
• Eligible: All NFHS-member Schools
• (Unlimited number of athletes per team, top 7 score, 250 athlete limit)

1:40 pm Girls Varsity Silver
• Eligible: All NFHS Member Schools
• (7 athletes per team, 250 athlete limit)

2 pm Boys Varsity Silver
• Eligible: All NFHS Member Schools
• (7 athletes per team, 250 athlete limit)

2:25 pm Girls Varsity Bronze
• Eligible: All non-NFHS Schools
• (7 athletes per team, 250 athlete limit)

2:45 pm Boys Varsity Bronze
• Eligible: All non-NFHS Schools
• (7 athletes per team, 250 athlete limit)

3:10 pm Girls J.V. Private
• Eligible: All non-NFHS Schools
• (Unlimited number of athletes per team, top 7 score, 250 athlete limit)

High Schools Please Note:

* All NFHS competition and sanctioning rules are in effect. Awards: Medals to top 15 individuals in each division plus medals to top 3 teams in each division. The top 3 teams in each division will receive a team plaque.

* Placement of teams in divisions will be the responsibility of the Maymont Festival and placements will be final.

* Entries will be accepted online during the entry window of August 1st through September 6th at Noon. All fees are due by September 16, 2009.

* All division assignments will be listed at www.sportsbackers.org and www.milestat.com at 12:00 noon on September 19, 2008.

* Packet pick up will be available at Maymont near the Hampton Street entrance on Friday, September 25 from 3 to 6 pm and on Saturday, September 26 from 6 am to Noon. After 12:00 noon, any team packet not picked up will disqualify that school from competition.

* For general information contact maymont@sportsbackers.org

* For Invitational information contact danielward3@gmail.com

* Sanctioning is being requested for Vermont, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Ohio, New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Kentucky, North Carolina, West Virginia, and Virginia.

Important Information * Once received, entry fees are non-refundable. Any scratches made after payment has been submitted will not result in any refunds. * All NFHS competition and sanctioning rules are in effect. * Placement of teams in divisions will be the responsibility of the Maymont Festival and placements will be final. * Entries will be accepted online during the entry window of August 1st through September 7th at Noon. All fees are due by September 17, 2008. * All division assignments will be listed at www.sportsbackers.org and www.milestat.com at 12:00 noon on September 19, 2008. * For general information contact info@sportsbackers.org * For Invitational information contact danielward3@gmail.com * The High School event is sanctioned by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) and the Virginia High School League (VHSL). Sanctioning is being requested for Vermont, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Ohio, New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Kentucky, North Carolina and West Virginia.