2007 MAINE XC FESTIVAL OF CHAMPIONS

COACH’S INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Please check the roster on the front of your packet to make sure that all of your athletes are listed. If we have left somebody off your list, or if you have any scratches, please notify us immediately.
  2. Each runner should have a bib with their name and 2 competition hip numbers. The bib with their name should be worn on the front of the singlet, while the competition hip numbers should be pinned on the shorts, one on each side. Make sure that this number is centered on the seam of the shorts and that it is secured with 4 pins. This is the number that the FinishLynx camera is taking a picture of. Shirts should be tucked in so that the number is not obscured.
  3. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT ATHLETES RUN IN THE HEAT FOR WHICH THEY WERE SEEDED. If you need to make a change, please do it ASAP. No changes will be allowed after 10:30 AM.
  4. There will be a coaches and captains meeting near the finish chute at 11:00 AM.
  5. Runners will be called to the starting line 15 minutes before the start of their race. For the fast, seeded heats, teams will be introduced starting with box 1 (box numbers are written on the front of your packet.
  6. Please remind your athletes of the no jewelry rule, and that they are not allowed to take any part of their uniform off in the competition area (this includes the finish chute).
  7. It is very important for you to emphasize with your runners that they should run through the finish line, and not slow down or stop on the line. We are using FinishLynx as the official timing/order of finish device. If someone stops on the line the image may not be readable. Tell your athletes to run as if the finish line were 10 feet beyond the actual finish line.
  8. The meet will be scored by combining the slow heat, the freshman race, and the fast heat. The fastest 5 runners score, 6 and 7 displace. You do not need to declare who your top 7 are. You do not need 5 runners in the fast heat to get a team score, just 5 runners from the 3 heats combined.
  9. We should have photocopied results for you at the awards ceremony. They will also be sent to area newspapers and will also be on the meet website.
  10. If you have any suggestions or comments about the meet, please let us know. Several changes have been instituted for the meet based on coaches feedback.. Thank you!