At the request of Ft. Jackson, because of damage done during a tornado, the 2004 Coaches Classic and State Championships will be run at the Clemson Sandhills Research Park in Columbia. This is the same site as the Classic and State Meets were held in 2001 and 2002.
"The Fort Jackson garrison commander, Col. Eddie Stephens, has determined the field to be unsafe for activities due to storm damage to the bleachers and power lines," said Jim Hinnant, deputy public affairs officer. "The field will be refurbished in the near future, and once the work is complete, will again be available for great events like the Coaches' Classic. The Army and Fort Jackson are part of the mid-state community and enjoy our relationship with our neighbors. We want to provide appropriate support to important events and activities when we can".
Coaches Classic Race Times (Course Map)
8:00 - JV Girls - unlimited entries
8:45 – Varsity Boys Championship Division– seven runners only
9:15 – Varsity Girls – seven runners only
10:00 – Varsity Boys International – seven runners only
10:30 – Junior Varsity Boys – unlimited entries
Please Note: The International Race is for teams projecting to be in the top ten in the state meet this year. Smaller schools and teams with younger athletes are encouraged to run in the Championship Division.
Awards
Boys Varsity Races – Top 3 teams, top 15 runners
Girls Varsity Race – Top 5 teams, top 25 runners
JV – Top 3 Teams, top 15 runners - Please Note - That a school must run a varsity team in order to compete in the JV division.
Directions to Sandhills Research Park
I-20 Exit 80 Clemson Road. Turn towards gas stations (away from Fort Jackson). Go approximately 2 miles and cross over Two Notch Road (DO NOT exit onto Two Notch Road - the entrance into the Park is blocked). Turn right into the park. Follow the instructions of the security personnel. Please do not drive or park in unauthorized areas! DO NOT STOP TO UNLOAD YOUR ATHLETES.
Source: SCtrackworld
"The Fort Jackson garrison commander, Col. Eddie Stephens, has determined the field to be unsafe for activities due to storm damage to the bleachers and power lines," said Jim Hinnant, deputy public affairs officer. "The field will be refurbished in the near future, and once the work is complete, will again be available for great events like the Coaches' Classic. The Army and Fort Jackson are part of the mid-state community and enjoy our relationship with our neighbors. We want to provide appropriate support to important events and activities when we can".
Coaches Classic Race Times (Course Map)
8:00 - JV Girls - unlimited entries
8:45 – Varsity Boys Championship Division– seven runners only
9:15 – Varsity Girls – seven runners only
10:00 – Varsity Boys International – seven runners only
10:30 – Junior Varsity Boys – unlimited entries
Please Note: The International Race is for teams projecting to be in the top ten in the state meet this year. Smaller schools and teams with younger athletes are encouraged to run in the Championship Division.
Awards
Boys Varsity Races – Top 3 teams, top 15 runners
Girls Varsity Race – Top 5 teams, top 25 runners
JV – Top 3 Teams, top 15 runners - Please Note - That a school must run a varsity team in order to compete in the JV division.
Directions to Sandhills Research Park
I-20 Exit 80 Clemson Road. Turn towards gas stations (away from Fort Jackson). Go approximately 2 miles and cross over Two Notch Road (DO NOT exit onto Two Notch Road - the entrance into the Park is blocked). Turn right into the park. Follow the instructions of the security personnel. Please do not drive or park in unauthorized areas! DO NOT STOP TO UNLOAD YOUR ATHLETES.
Source: SCtrackworld