Meet Information
2016 GIRLS & BOYS CLASS 3A XC SECTIONAL MEET
HOST SCHOOL: NILES WEST HIGH SCHOOL
Chicago (St. Ignatius) Regional
Roselle (Lake Park) Regional
Wilmette (Loyola) Regional
DATE: Saturday, October 29, 2016
PLACE: Niles West High School
5701 Oakton St. Skokie 60077
TIME: The girls race will start at 10:00 AM and the boys race at 11:00 AM
PACKETS & Coaches are asked to pick up team and bib chips immediately upon arrival. Pickup area
COACHES MEETING will be located in the Field House in the southwest corner
The coaches meeting with the meet referee will be in the same location at 9:20AM.
PARKING: Buses will drop off teams in the front of the school by the tennis courts located on Oakton St.
Buses should then proceed to the south parking lots located on the south side of the high
school. No buses should park in the front lot.
RULES: 2016 National Federation Track Rules and the 2016 Terms and Conditions of the
IHSA Cross Country State Series. (Included with this information)
ENTRIES: A maximum number of twelve (12) runners may be listed on the List of Participants.
Substitutions at the Sectional and/or State Final must be among the list of twelve (12) runners
listed on the List of Participants.
Once the deadline has passed, names cannot be added or deleted from the List of Participants.
Runners Edge Race Timing will be providing computer chip timing and the official scoring
for the meet. They will be taking your entrants directly from the IHSA website
EQUIPMENT: Spikes or flats. ***NO SPIKES IN THE FIELD HOUSE PLEASE***
COURSE: The course is grass and will be marked with appropriate flags, ground markings, and cones.
Course distance is 3.0 miles for boys and girls. The finish of the race is on the track in the
stadium. ***NO DOGS ALLOWED ON THE GROUNDS OF NILES WEST***
The course map is available on the Niles West athletic website at il.8to18.com/nileswest.
The course will be made available for teams to view and jog Thurs. 10/27 and Friday 10/28
from 3:30 5:30PM. Please note: these will be the only days/times of the week the course
will be made available prior to the sectional meet on Saturday. Please contact meet manager
if you are planning on attending one of these days. ***BE AWARE THAT NILES WEST HAS
PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES THURSDAY AT 4:00PM AND PARKING WILL BE TIGHT ON
THAT DAY.***
STARTING: The races will start promptly. Fifteen minutes prior to the start, a horn will sound (2 blasts).
All teams are to be at the starting line five minutes before the start. Starting boxes have been
pre assigned by blind draw. Each coach will place their 7 runners in any order within the box
and with no more than 4 runners on the starting line. The starter will blow a whistle one
minute prior to the start. There will be no verbal commands given. All runners must be set at
that point.
IHSA OFFICIALS: Lawrence
Genge
Bill Drennan
Joshua Perry
Scott Brechtel
Bob Shields
Kenric Bond
LOCKER ROOM: No locker rooms are available dress at home. Come to the course dressed to compete.
***PORT-O- POTTIES ARE LOCATED BY THE PINE TREES ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE FIELD
HOUSE***
Please be sure to review uniform rules from the Terms & Conditions
(pages 4/5, Section VIII.E.16)
ADVANCEMENT OF The first 5 placing teams and the first 7 individual runners who are not members
TEAMS/RUNNERS TO of the first 5 qualifying teams will advance to the State Final Meet. In addition, in the event
the IHSA STATE FINALS: 8th, 9th, or 10th place overall individual finisher in the sectional is not on a qualifying team, such
8th, 9th, or 10th place overall finisher in the individual race shall advance from the sectional to the
State final meet.
AWARDS: The awards for both girls and boys races will be presented at the conclusion
of the meet in the Field House. Each 1st place team will receive a plaque; 1st through 10th
place medals to individuals.
Award ceremony will follow boys race in Field House
MARKERS: The course will be clearly marked with appropriate flags and cones. The course will also be
lined with a 15 running area and will be roped off where needed.
SPECTATORS: It would be helpful if you would let your parents and student body know that
spectators are asked not to be on the course and are to stay back from the starting line
and chute. Spectators are not allowed on the west side of the track in the stadium.
TSHIRTS: Commemorative event long-sleeved shirts will be sold at a cost of $20.00
CONCESSIONS: A concession stand will be located in the northwest corner of the Field House.
FINISH LINE & SCORING:
1. Give the correct bib to each runner (This will be based on the master list provided for your team.)
2. Officials will check in the athletes according to their bib numbers at the starting line.
3. Instruct your runners to simply run past the finish line. The bibs will automatically record their place and time.
4. The meet referee will review the video of the finish of the race to facilitate accurate scoring of each race.
SPORTSMANSHIP REMINDERS:
Course marshals will be in place on the course.
Any rules violations may result in a runner being disqualified:
Cutting flags
Snapping flags at other runners
Pushing, shoving or interfering with other runners
Chute marshals will enforce Sportsmanship Rules in the chute.
Any shoving, pushing, changing places or use of profanity may result in a runner being disqualified.
ADDITIONAL If you require additional information, please contact us:
INFORMATION:
Anne Heselton, Head Girls Cross Country Coach 847-626- 2804
annhes@d219.org
Mike Grossman, Head Boys Cross Country Coach 847-626- 2578 micgro@d219.org
Kendall Griffin, Athletic Director, Meet Manager 847-626- 2801 kengri@d219.org
Terri Laux, Asst. Athletic Director , Meet Manager 847-626- 2818 terlau@d219.org
Niles West will do everything in our power to make the IHSA Cross Country Sectional an enjoyable and successful
experience for your athletes, coaches, and spectators. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions.
HOST SCHOOL: NILES WEST HIGH SCHOOL
Chicago (St. Ignatius) Regional
Roselle (Lake Park) Regional
Wilmette (Loyola) Regional
DATE: Saturday, October 29, 2016
PLACE: Niles West High School
5701 Oakton St. Skokie 60077
TIME: The girls race will start at 10:00 AM and the boys race at 11:00 AM
PACKETS & Coaches are asked to pick up team and bib chips immediately upon arrival. Pickup area
COACHES MEETING will be located in the Field House in the southwest corner
The coaches meeting with the meet referee will be in the same location at 9:20AM.
PARKING: Buses will drop off teams in the front of the school by the tennis courts located on Oakton St.
Buses should then proceed to the south parking lots located on the south side of the high
school. No buses should park in the front lot.
RULES: 2016 National Federation Track Rules and the 2016 Terms and Conditions of the
IHSA Cross Country State Series. (Included with this information)
ENTRIES: A maximum number of twelve (12) runners may be listed on the List of Participants.
Substitutions at the Sectional and/or State Final must be among the list of twelve (12) runners
listed on the List of Participants.
Once the deadline has passed, names cannot be added or deleted from the List of Participants.
Runners Edge Race Timing will be providing computer chip timing and the official scoring
for the meet. They will be taking your entrants directly from the IHSA website
EQUIPMENT: Spikes or flats. ***NO SPIKES IN THE FIELD HOUSE PLEASE***
COURSE: The course is grass and will be marked with appropriate flags, ground markings, and cones.
Course distance is 3.0 miles for boys and girls. The finish of the race is on the track in the
stadium. ***NO DOGS ALLOWED ON THE GROUNDS OF NILES WEST***
The course map is available on the Niles West athletic website at il.8to18.com/nileswest.
The course will be made available for teams to view and jog Thurs. 10/27 and Friday 10/28
from 3:30 5:30PM. Please note: these will be the only days/times of the week the course
will be made available prior to the sectional meet on Saturday. Please contact meet manager
if you are planning on attending one of these days. ***BE AWARE THAT NILES WEST HAS
PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES THURSDAY AT 4:00PM AND PARKING WILL BE TIGHT ON
THAT DAY.***
STARTING: The races will start promptly. Fifteen minutes prior to the start, a horn will sound (2 blasts).
All teams are to be at the starting line five minutes before the start. Starting boxes have been
pre assigned by blind draw. Each coach will place their 7 runners in any order within the box
and with no more than 4 runners on the starting line. The starter will blow a whistle one
minute prior to the start. There will be no verbal commands given. All runners must be set at
that point.
IHSA OFFICIALS: Lawrence
Genge
Bill Drennan
Joshua Perry
Scott Brechtel
Bob Shields
Kenric Bond
LOCKER ROOM: No locker rooms are available dress at home. Come to the course dressed to compete.
***PORT-O- POTTIES ARE LOCATED BY THE PINE TREES ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE FIELD
HOUSE***
Please be sure to review uniform rules from the Terms & Conditions
(pages 4/5, Section VIII.E.16)
ADVANCEMENT OF The first 5 placing teams and the first 7 individual runners who are not members
TEAMS/RUNNERS TO of the first 5 qualifying teams will advance to the State Final Meet. In addition, in the event
the IHSA STATE FINALS: 8th, 9th, or 10th place overall individual finisher in the sectional is not on a qualifying team, such
8th, 9th, or 10th place overall finisher in the individual race shall advance from the sectional to the
State final meet.
AWARDS: The awards for both girls and boys races will be presented at the conclusion
of the meet in the Field House. Each 1st place team will receive a plaque; 1st through 10th
place medals to individuals.
Award ceremony will follow boys race in Field House
MARKERS: The course will be clearly marked with appropriate flags and cones. The course will also be
lined with a 15 running area and will be roped off where needed.
SPECTATORS: It would be helpful if you would let your parents and student body know that
spectators are asked not to be on the course and are to stay back from the starting line
and chute. Spectators are not allowed on the west side of the track in the stadium.
TSHIRTS: Commemorative event long-sleeved shirts will be sold at a cost of $20.00
CONCESSIONS: A concession stand will be located in the northwest corner of the Field House.
FINISH LINE & SCORING:
1. Give the correct bib to each runner (This will be based on the master list provided for your team.)
2. Officials will check in the athletes according to their bib numbers at the starting line.
3. Instruct your runners to simply run past the finish line. The bibs will automatically record their place and time.
4. The meet referee will review the video of the finish of the race to facilitate accurate scoring of each race.
SPORTSMANSHIP REMINDERS:
Course marshals will be in place on the course.
Any rules violations may result in a runner being disqualified:
Cutting flags
Snapping flags at other runners
Pushing, shoving or interfering with other runners
Chute marshals will enforce Sportsmanship Rules in the chute.
Any shoving, pushing, changing places or use of profanity may result in a runner being disqualified.
ADDITIONAL If you require additional information, please contact us:
INFORMATION:
Anne Heselton, Head Girls Cross Country Coach 847-626- 2804
annhes@d219.org
Mike Grossman, Head Boys Cross Country Coach 847-626- 2578 micgro@d219.org
Kendall Griffin, Athletic Director, Meet Manager 847-626- 2801 kengri@d219.org
Terri Laux, Asst. Athletic Director , Meet Manager 847-626- 2818 terlau@d219.org
Niles West will do everything in our power to make the IHSA Cross Country Sectional an enjoyable and successful
experience for your athletes, coaches, and spectators. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions.