State XC Meet through Gulf Coast Runners
- Date Sat 26th October 2024
- Time 7:45AM EDT
- Location Lakeland, Florida
- Price $32.40
- Races 1 race
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of middle school cross country racing at the State XC Meet on Saturday, October 26, 2024, in beautiful Lakeland, Polk! This exciting event is a fantastic opportunity for young athletes to showcase their skills, whether they are state qualifiers or participating in the open race. The competition kicks off bright and early, starting with the Girls Championship race at 8:00 AM, followed by the Boys Championship at 8:30 AM. The action continues with the Girls Open race at 10:00 AM and the Boys Open race at 10:30 AM.
Participants will receive a race uniform as part of their registration, and they'll have the chance to join optional practice sessions leading up to the event. With over 75 kids expected to compete, this meet promises a vibrant atmosphere filled with camaraderie and determination. Don’t miss out on the excitement of this premier middle school race in Florida! Make sure to book your accommodations early if you're planning to stay overnight, as the demand will surely increase as the event approaches.
Participants will receive a race uniform as part of their registration, and they'll have the chance to join optional practice sessions leading up to the event. With over 75 kids expected to compete, this meet promises a vibrant atmosphere filled with camaraderie and determination. Don’t miss out on the excitement of this premier middle school race in Florida! Make sure to book your accommodations early if you're planning to stay overnight, as the demand will surely increase as the event approaches.
Organiser's Description
STATE QUALIFIERS / OPEN RACE
This registration is for middle school runners wishing to attend the FLYRA middle school state meet in Lakeland, FL. You may have qualified as a team member (top 25% of finishing teams at a sanctioned race) or as an individual (top 10% at a qualifying race) OR be in the open race (No qualification required). NO OTHER REGISTERING IS NECESSARY BY AN INDIVIDUAL (DO NOT ENTER THEM YOURSELF ON MILESPLIT!). Gulf Coast Runners and Coach Moomaw will officially enter the kids into the meet.
PRACTICES AND UNIFORM DISTRIBUTION
Your race fees INCLUDES A RACE uniform. We will hold practice on Monday, October 21st and Wednesday (10/23) at Naples HS Track from 5:30pm - 6:30pm. The athlete, a teammate or a representative needs to be able to attend to pick up your teams uniforms. CCPS TEAM ISSUED UNIFORMS are not permissible by Collier County Public Schools rules (since the event is non CCPS sanctioned) Attendance at practices are NOT required to participate in the state meet, but they are open for participants to obtain more information and/or a light workout under the direction of a GCR approved coach. 1 team member or coach may pick up the uniforms of other teams. Your uniform/singlet is included in the price of your registration. Some teams have also indicated interest in obtaining their own jerseys of a higher quality, which is fine. We just ask that they be sure you include Gulf Coast Runners somewhere on your singlet (Teams have also organized their own shorts or matching shorts in the past..... that is up to the team/runner)
THE TIME SCHEDULE FOR THE OCTOBER 26TH RACE IS BELOW:
7:00AM - GIRLS meet Coach Moomaw at the Gulf Coast Runners tent for bib distribution, course maps and strategy, and any other last minute direction
7:15AM - BOYS meet Coach Moomaw at the tent. ***NOTE**** Failing to show up on time will result in you having to grab your own bib out of the tote. Coach Moo needs each individual to commit to the times listed, so that all 75+ kids can have a positive experience. Coaching my own team becomes my highest priority once everyone is welcomed and given their bibs/instructions. Please plan accordingly!
8:00AM GIRLS CHAMPIONSHIP MS PUBLIC/CLUB (THIS WOULD BE WHERE CCPS AND GULF COAST RUNNERS QUALIFIERS WOULD RACE)
8:30AM BOYS CHAMPIONSHIP MS PUBLIC/CLUB (THIS WOULD BE WHERE CCPS AND GULF COAST RUNNERS QUALIFIERS WOULD RACE)
10:00AM Girls Open All (This would be where CCPS and Gulf Coast Runners NON-qualifiers or open girls would race)
10:30AM Boys Open All (This would be where CCPS and Gulf Coast Runners NON-qualifiers or open boys would race)
COURSE MAP - CLICK HERE [http://www.floridayouthrunners.com/course-maps.html]
If you are planning to stay in a hotel, I would recommend booking early. The closer we get to the date of the event, more people will qualify and begin to take the rooms. With a later start time staying overnight is not required (especially for open runners), but just a pro tip if you plan to :)
This registration is for middle school runners wishing to attend the FLYRA middle school state meet in Lakeland, FL. You may have qualified as a team member (top 25% of finishing teams at a sanctioned race) or as an individual (top 10% at a qualifying race) OR be in the open race (No qualification required). NO OTHER REGISTERING IS NECESSARY BY AN INDIVIDUAL (DO NOT ENTER THEM YOURSELF ON MILESPLIT!). Gulf Coast Runners and Coach Moomaw will officially enter the kids into the meet.
PRACTICES AND UNIFORM DISTRIBUTION
Your race fees INCLUDES A RACE uniform. We will hold practice on Monday, October 21st and Wednesday (10/23) at Naples HS Track from 5:30pm - 6:30pm. The athlete, a teammate or a representative needs to be able to attend to pick up your teams uniforms. CCPS TEAM ISSUED UNIFORMS are not permissible by Collier County Public Schools rules (since the event is non CCPS sanctioned) Attendance at practices are NOT required to participate in the state meet, but they are open for participants to obtain more information and/or a light workout under the direction of a GCR approved coach. 1 team member or coach may pick up the uniforms of other teams. Your uniform/singlet is included in the price of your registration. Some teams have also indicated interest in obtaining their own jerseys of a higher quality, which is fine. We just ask that they be sure you include Gulf Coast Runners somewhere on your singlet (Teams have also organized their own shorts or matching shorts in the past..... that is up to the team/runner)
THE TIME SCHEDULE FOR THE OCTOBER 26TH RACE IS BELOW:
7:00AM - GIRLS meet Coach Moomaw at the Gulf Coast Runners tent for bib distribution, course maps and strategy, and any other last minute direction
7:15AM - BOYS meet Coach Moomaw at the tent. ***NOTE**** Failing to show up on time will result in you having to grab your own bib out of the tote. Coach Moo needs each individual to commit to the times listed, so that all 75+ kids can have a positive experience. Coaching my own team becomes my highest priority once everyone is welcomed and given their bibs/instructions. Please plan accordingly!
8:00AM GIRLS CHAMPIONSHIP MS PUBLIC/CLUB (THIS WOULD BE WHERE CCPS AND GULF COAST RUNNERS QUALIFIERS WOULD RACE)
8:30AM BOYS CHAMPIONSHIP MS PUBLIC/CLUB (THIS WOULD BE WHERE CCPS AND GULF COAST RUNNERS QUALIFIERS WOULD RACE)
10:00AM Girls Open All (This would be where CCPS and Gulf Coast Runners NON-qualifiers or open girls would race)
10:30AM Boys Open All (This would be where CCPS and Gulf Coast Runners NON-qualifiers or open boys would race)
COURSE MAP - CLICK HERE [http://www.floridayouthrunners.com/course-maps.html]
If you are planning to stay in a hotel, I would recommend booking early. The closer we get to the date of the event, more people will qualify and begin to take the rooms. With a later start time staying overnight is not required (especially for open runners), but just a pro tip if you plan to :)
Races
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FLYRA State Meet Entry
Incl. $2.40 Fee & GCR Singlet (Included!)
Sat 26th October 2024 (7:45AM EDT)
$32.40
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