Meet Information
Frank Kelley XC Invitational
Meet Sponsor: Hoka & Marathon Sports Place: Highland Park, Attleboro
Meet Director: James Fletcher Email: jamesfletcher.hc@gmail.com
Date: Sunday, October 18, 2020 Time: 10:00 a.m. -- 4:00 p.m.
Meet Description
The MSTCA is committed to providing a safe and competitive racing environment for cross country athletes
during the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, the following race setup will be used for this meet:
This meet is open only to athletes who are currently enrolled in a Massachusetts High School.
Waves of runners will leave the starting line throughout the day. Wave times have been set to allow
runners to maintain social distance throughout the course.
A maximum of 12 athletes will be allowed in each wave.
Each wave will consist of a single gender.
The race distance will be 5 kilometers for all waves.
Due to the course layout and the wave frequency, this meet is designed for girls who can complete a 5
kilometer race in under 25 minutes, and for boys who can complete a 5 kilometer race in under 21
minutes. Athletes who cannot meet these standards should avoid entering this meet.
For the sake of providing a competitive race for as many athletes as possible, some waves will be
designated for athletes who have previously attained a particular time on a 5 kilometer cross country
course. Only athletes who have met this standard should enter these waves.
Only individual entries will be allowed. Team entries will not be accepted for this meet.
Chip timing will be used for each wave. Athletes will be crossing a mat both at the start and finish
lines. Final results for the competition, based on the net time for each runner, will be compiled after
the completion of the final wave and posted here.
Course Description
The Mark Coogan XC Course at Highland Park consists of a 1.5 mile loop which is covered twice.
The terrain is rolling, grass-covered hills. There are markers at each mile and kilometer.
A course map is included at the end of this entry form.
Please view this video, courtesy of Bishop Feehan HS, which previews the course.
Due to EEA mandates, athletes will NOT be able to preview the course on the day of the meet.
Race/Wave Information
Approximately every 20 - 25 minutes, a set of 4 waves will depart. There will be 2 minutes between
the start of each of the 4 waves.
Each set of waves will consist of a single gender, and the sets will alternate between genders
throughout the day.
If necessary, the Meet Director may merge sparsely populated waves within the same set. Any athlete
whose wave time is slightly altered will be notified prior to the day of the race.
Safety Protocols
For the safety of all participants, the following guidelines have been set up and must be followed:
An athlete may have a maximum of 1 spectator accompany her/him. Spectators must enter the site at
the same time as the athlete.
Athletes will not be allowed onto the Highland Park site until 45 minutes prior to their wave start. If
arriving earlier, athletes and spectators will be required to remain in their vehicle until the appropriate
time.
Upon leaving their vehicles, athletes must proceed directly to the registration tables to receive their
bib, pins, pod assignment and t-shirt (if ordered). Athletes (and any accompanying spectators) must
then proceed to their pod (home base) in the driving range area to prepare for their race.
Coaches may enter the site at any time, but must check-in at the registration table immediately upon
arrival.
All coaches and spectators must wear masks while on site.
All athletes must wear masks while on site except when warming up, racing, or cooling down.
On-site warm-up and cool-down running must be completed in a counter-clockwise manner around
the flagged perimeter of the driving range area. Athletes are not allowed to warm-up or cool-down on
the XC course.
Safety Protocols (cont.)
Athletes may not approach the starting line area until 5 minutes prior to the start of their wave. One
or more MSTCA Representatives will be posted behind the starting line to direct athletes to their
appropriate wave area.
There will be no water supplied by the MSTCA at the finish line. Athletes must bring their own water.
Upon finishing their race, athletes must proceed away from the finish area and directly back to their
pod in the driving range area.
In order to maintain a safe number of people on site, all athletes must vacate the park within 30
minutes after the conclusion of their race.
Entry Fee:
$20 per individual if registering prior to the Regular Entry Deadline
$25 per individual if registering prior to the Late-Entry Deadline
Entry Process
Athletes interested in registering for this meet can do so here.
Entry Deadlines
The Regular Entry Deadline is 11:59 p.m. on Monday, October 12, 2020.
The Late-Entry Deadline is 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, October 14, 2020.
No entries will be accepted after October 14, 2020.
Awards
There will not be any awards for this meet.
Directions and Parking
The address of Highland Park is 104 Mechanic Street, Attleboro, MA. This address should only be
used for drop-offs, pick-ups, and vehicles with disability plates/placards.
There is no street parking on Berwick Avenue or Mechanic Street.
The entrance to the main parking lot is located at 95 Rathbun Willard Drive, Attleboro, MA. There will
be a walkway from the parking lot to the registration tables.
Overflow parking is available across the street at Attleboro High School.
Additional Information
There will be no concessions available on site.
T-Shirts will be available for sale both during online registration and on site the day of the meet.
Meet Sponsor: Hoka & Marathon Sports Place: Highland Park, Attleboro
Meet Director: James Fletcher Email: jamesfletcher.hc@gmail.com
Date: Sunday, October 18, 2020 Time: 10:00 a.m. -- 4:00 p.m.
Meet Description
The MSTCA is committed to providing a safe and competitive racing environment for cross country athletes
during the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, the following race setup will be used for this meet:
This meet is open only to athletes who are currently enrolled in a Massachusetts High School.
Waves of runners will leave the starting line throughout the day. Wave times have been set to allow
runners to maintain social distance throughout the course.
A maximum of 12 athletes will be allowed in each wave.
Each wave will consist of a single gender.
The race distance will be 5 kilometers for all waves.
Due to the course layout and the wave frequency, this meet is designed for girls who can complete a 5
kilometer race in under 25 minutes, and for boys who can complete a 5 kilometer race in under 21
minutes. Athletes who cannot meet these standards should avoid entering this meet.
For the sake of providing a competitive race for as many athletes as possible, some waves will be
designated for athletes who have previously attained a particular time on a 5 kilometer cross country
course. Only athletes who have met this standard should enter these waves.
Only individual entries will be allowed. Team entries will not be accepted for this meet.
Chip timing will be used for each wave. Athletes will be crossing a mat both at the start and finish
lines. Final results for the competition, based on the net time for each runner, will be compiled after
the completion of the final wave and posted here.
Course Description
The Mark Coogan XC Course at Highland Park consists of a 1.5 mile loop which is covered twice.
The terrain is rolling, grass-covered hills. There are markers at each mile and kilometer.
A course map is included at the end of this entry form.
Please view this video, courtesy of Bishop Feehan HS, which previews the course.
Due to EEA mandates, athletes will NOT be able to preview the course on the day of the meet.
Race/Wave Information
Approximately every 20 - 25 minutes, a set of 4 waves will depart. There will be 2 minutes between
the start of each of the 4 waves.
Each set of waves will consist of a single gender, and the sets will alternate between genders
throughout the day.
If necessary, the Meet Director may merge sparsely populated waves within the same set. Any athlete
whose wave time is slightly altered will be notified prior to the day of the race.
Safety Protocols
For the safety of all participants, the following guidelines have been set up and must be followed:
An athlete may have a maximum of 1 spectator accompany her/him. Spectators must enter the site at
the same time as the athlete.
Athletes will not be allowed onto the Highland Park site until 45 minutes prior to their wave start. If
arriving earlier, athletes and spectators will be required to remain in their vehicle until the appropriate
time.
Upon leaving their vehicles, athletes must proceed directly to the registration tables to receive their
bib, pins, pod assignment and t-shirt (if ordered). Athletes (and any accompanying spectators) must
then proceed to their pod (home base) in the driving range area to prepare for their race.
Coaches may enter the site at any time, but must check-in at the registration table immediately upon
arrival.
All coaches and spectators must wear masks while on site.
All athletes must wear masks while on site except when warming up, racing, or cooling down.
On-site warm-up and cool-down running must be completed in a counter-clockwise manner around
the flagged perimeter of the driving range area. Athletes are not allowed to warm-up or cool-down on
the XC course.
Safety Protocols (cont.)
Athletes may not approach the starting line area until 5 minutes prior to the start of their wave. One
or more MSTCA Representatives will be posted behind the starting line to direct athletes to their
appropriate wave area.
There will be no water supplied by the MSTCA at the finish line. Athletes must bring their own water.
Upon finishing their race, athletes must proceed away from the finish area and directly back to their
pod in the driving range area.
In order to maintain a safe number of people on site, all athletes must vacate the park within 30
minutes after the conclusion of their race.
Entry Fee:
$20 per individual if registering prior to the Regular Entry Deadline
$25 per individual if registering prior to the Late-Entry Deadline
Entry Process
Athletes interested in registering for this meet can do so here.
Entry Deadlines
The Regular Entry Deadline is 11:59 p.m. on Monday, October 12, 2020.
The Late-Entry Deadline is 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, October 14, 2020.
No entries will be accepted after October 14, 2020.
Awards
There will not be any awards for this meet.
Directions and Parking
The address of Highland Park is 104 Mechanic Street, Attleboro, MA. This address should only be
used for drop-offs, pick-ups, and vehicles with disability plates/placards.
There is no street parking on Berwick Avenue or Mechanic Street.
The entrance to the main parking lot is located at 95 Rathbun Willard Drive, Attleboro, MA. There will
be a walkway from the parking lot to the registration tables.
Overflow parking is available across the street at Attleboro High School.
Additional Information
There will be no concessions available on site.
T-Shirts will be available for sale both during online registration and on site the day of the meet.