2003 NCAA Division III Atlantic Regional Cross Country Championships

Highbanks Recreation Area
Letchworth State Park, Mount Morris, NY
Hosted by SUNY Geneseo

Regional Information

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TO:	NCAA Division III Atlantic Regional Cross Country Coaches


FROM:	Mike Woods (Meet Director)
	1 College Circle
	Alumni Gymnasium
	Geneseo, NY 14454
	Phone: 585-245-5340(Work) 585-243-5374 (Home)
	Fax: 585-245-5347
	E-mail: woodsm@geneseo.edu

	Marilyn Moore (Athletic Director)
	Phone: 585-245-5345
	E-mail: moorem@geneseo.edu


DATE:	Saturday, November 15, 2003


TIME:	Women: 11:00 a.m.
	Men: Noon


ENTRIES:	Regional entries must be received by noon on Sunday, November 9.
	There is an NCAA penalty for late entries.
	Please mail, email or fax to Mike Woods (Meet Director).
	Entry forms are available here: Entry Forms. Use one these forms if using email.


QUALIFIERS:	The number of Atlantic Region teams and individuals permitted to qualify for the
	2003 NCAA National Division III Championships are:
	Women: 4 teams and 7 Individuals
	Men: 3 teams and 5 Individuals


COURSE:	The course is on natural terrain in the High Banks Area of Letchworth State Park
	which is often called the Grand Canyon of the East. The course has many natural
	boundaries and portions run on protected trails along the gorge. Spikes are
	recommended since the majority of running is on grass and trails. Road crossings
	are few and brief. A continuous double solid line will mark the course. The start
	and finish are in close proximity and much of the course is spectator friendly.

	The course is considered fast. Runners will experience long, open stretches with flat
	gradual up hill and gradual down hill running along the way.


INSPECTION:	The course will be open for inspection from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on
	Friday, November 14th and 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 15th.


SPORTS	Please send a team roster, to George Gagnier for the program by Friday,
INFORMATION:	October 17th 2003. Roster must include name, class, and hometown of
	athletes. Include only your possible participants instead of your entire
	team. If you are unsure of your top 10, list as many as you feel might make
	the team. Unless we receive your roster by this date, your athletes will not
	appear in the program.

	George Gagnier, SID Phone: 585-245-5346
	SUNY Geneseo Fax: 585-245-5347
	Geneseo, NY 14454 E-mail: gagnier@geneseo.edu


PACKET	Meet packets will be available from 7:30 - 8:00 p.m. prior to the
PICK-UP:	coaches meeting on Friday night at the Genesee River Hotel next door to the
	Country Inns & Suites on Route 36 (Main Street) in Mt. Morris. NCAA
	merchandise will also be available at this time.


TIMING & Scoring:	Leone Timing Systems will provide official timing and scoring. The computer chip
	system (one per shoe) will be used. We will also use 2 cameras and chute system as
	backups.


RESULTS:	Unofficial results will be posted 30 minutes after each race.
	The results will become official 30 minutes after posting when verified by the
	Meet Director and the Games Committee Chair. Copies will be distributed to
	coaches at the post race gathering.


POST RACE	NCAA Qualifiers and the All-Region Team will be announced at 3:00pm in the
GATHERING:	Kuhl Gymnasium on the SUNY Geneseo Campus. The ceremony will take
	approximately 30 minutes.


MEET	Country Inns & Suites (3 miles from the course)
HEADQUARTERS:	130 North Main Street
	Mount Morris, NY 14510
	585-658-4080 or 1-800-456-4000
	www.countryinns.com/mountmorrisny


MEDICAL	The day before the meet, the Athletic Training Room in the Alumni Fieldhouse on
INFORMATION:	the SUNY Geneseo Campus will be open for regular hours from 2:00 to 7:00pm.
	On the morning of the meet, the Athletic Training Room will be open from 8:00 to
	9:00am. Any athlete requiring ultrasound or electrical muscle stimulation must have
	a note from their Athletic Trainer.

	The Athletic Trainers will be on hand at the race site finish line area from 9:00am
	until completion of the contest. A physician, nurse practitioner, and ambulance will
	also be available at the finish line.

	Any athlete requiring tape or wrapping must bring their own materials. There will be
	no modalities (heat, ultrasound, muscle stimulation) at the race site. Ice and water
	will be available at the finish line. No massages will be performed.

	Paul D. Simmons (Head Athletic Trainer)
	1 College Circle
	Geneseo, NY 14454
	Phone: 585-245-5341
	E-mail: simmons@geneseo.edu
	Fax: 585-245-5347


HOTELS, MEALS	Click here for more information on hotels, meals, and maps.
& MAPS:

COACHES'	A mandatory coaches' meeting will take place at 8:00 p.m.
MEETING:	Friday, November 14, at the Genesee River Hotel next to the Country Inns
	& Suites on Route 36 in Mt. Morris, NY.
	(Failure to attend this meeting will result in a $100 fine.)


BOX ASSIGNMENTS:	The games committee will meet at 7:00pm on Friday, November 14 at the
	Genesee River Hotel to discuss meet procedures and draw box assignments.


FINAL	Student athletes must check in with the clerk at their assigned box 20 minutes
DECLARATIONS:	before the start of the race. The clerk will also be inspecting for uniform, logo
	compliance, race numbers, and race chips on shoes.


PARK ENTRY FEE:	This year Letchworth Park will still be charging to enter the park as late as
	weather will allow. Thus, there is a good chance that the park will be charging
	on 11/14 and 11/15. All team buses and vans will be allowed in on both days free
	of charge. Spectators, however, will have to pay $6 per vehicle. Please let your
	spectators (parents, alumni, friends, etc.) know that there are 2 ways to avoid
	this fee:
	(1) Arrive before the charging time of 9:00am.
	(2) Enter the park from the Mt. Morris entrance on Route 36 and start up the
	hill. Take the right hand turn before the toll booth (Upper Mount Morris Road),
	go approximately 150 meters and take the first left (Highbanks Road). Follow
	this road about 2.2 miles and you will see a large gate on the left. If you look
	past this gate you will see the finish line and the chute area. Park on either side
	of the road, walk through the woods, and you will be on the course. DO NOT
	park in the gate driveway.