8th Annual Vineyard XC Invitational 2016

TBA
, MA

Meet Information

September 10, 2016
Freshmen, JV and VARSITY races.
Hosted by the Marthas Vineyard Regional High Cross Country team
The Vineyard XC Invitational will be run in the Manuel F. Cornelius State Forest.
The course distance is 5K over a varied terrain for JV and Varsity. 3K for Freshmen
(new coed race). Course preview will be from 9:30 am -11:00 am.
7 runners only in the varsity race, unlimited in the freshmen and junior varsity.
You must enter a varsity team in order to run in the JV and or the Freshmen race.
All MIAA and National Federation cross country rules apply.
This meet is sanctioned by the MIAA
Race order (times may be adjusted)
3K FRESHMEN COED 11:00
5K JV GIRLS 11:30
5K JV BOYS 12:15
5K VARSITY GIRLS 12:45 - 7 runners max.
5K VARSITY BOYS 1:15 - 7 runners max.
ENTRY PROCEDURE: All entries will be accomplished through Direct Athletics. You
must have a username and password to enter if you dont already have one.
ENTRY DEADLINE IS SEPTEMBER 7, 2016
ENTRY FEE IS $100 PER SCHOOL PER GENDER. IF YOU ENTER A BOYS AND GIRLS
TEAM FEE IS $200. INDIVIDUAL ENTRIES $15. CHECKS /POS PAYABLE TO MV CROSS
COUNTRY BOOSTERS.
Please let me know if you are bringing check for fees to the meet you can also mail entry
fees:
MV CROSS COUNTRY BOOSTERS (Tax ID # 04-1486195)
PO BOX 1055 WEST TISBURY, MA
Transportation
Transportation to Marthas Vineyard is best accomplished by sailing from Woods Hole via The
Steamship Authority (www.staemshipauthority.com). Group rates are very reasonable. Please
contact the Steamship ahead of time to arrange for a group rate (508-548-3788). Teams will
need to take either the 8:15 am or the 9:30 am boats in order to arrive in time for the race. The
boat ride is 45 min. and the school is 15 min. away from either Vineyard Haven (8:15) or Oak
Bluffs (9:30) terminals. If you have Freshmen or JVs, it is best to take the 8:15. Buses will
be provided for transportation to and from the school to either terminal. For south coast
area teams, the fast ferry from New Bedford (www.seastreak.com) may be an option. There is a
9:30 am that arrives at 10:30 in Oak Bluffs. Please indicate which time ferry you will be on when
sending back the team information sheet to joeml@comcast.net