Info and instructions
September 6 – 7, 2013
Information and Instructions
Spartanburg Attractions
For a list of lodging and restaurants in Spartanburg go to: www.visitspartanburg.com
Course Viewing
Teams wishing to view the course on Friday must park on Frontage Road that parallels I-585. Runners are not allowed to run on the roads or parking lots of the Roger Milliken Center. All buildings are off-limits. Teams viewing the course must not interfere with the collegiate races that are being contested at 6:30 p.m. (women) and 7:00 p.m. (men). The grounds close at dusk.
Frank Shorter
Frank Shorter (1972 Olympic gold medalist in the marathon) is speaking Friday evening at 6:00 at Spartanburg Day School. Admission is free. He will also be at the Eye Opener Saturday morning to meet runners and sign autographs.
Saturday Parking
Team busses and vans should enter the Roger Milliken Center via Business I-85. Other vehicles may enter RMC via Business I-85 or Boiling Springs Highway (S.C. Highway 9). Please pay close attention to security personnel and volunteers who will be directing traffic. It is imperative that traffic continues to flow into the RMC so that it does not back up onto the interstate. Please forward this information to parents.
T-shirts
Nike technical t-shirts will be sold for $25. Proceeds offset the expenses of staging the Eye Opener. Please encourage your runners to purchase shirts so we can continue to offer free entry for high schools.
Fluids
Schools are expected to bring their own fluids.
Arboretum
The campus of the Roger Milliken Center is an arboretum. Please respect the grounds. Ensure your team area is free of trash upon departure.
Declarations and Entries (International/Championship)
Teams do not need to declare which division they will enter. Teams must not enter both varsity divisions. The International Division is the more competitive division.
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Bib Numbers
Timing chips are attached to each bib number. These chips/tags must not be removed from the bibs. Please ensure bibs are distributed to the correct runners. Race management is unable to change names.
Start Assignments
Alleys will not be assigned to high school teams. Only one alley per team.
Start Times
8:00 a.m. International Girls limit 10
8:30 a.m. International Boys limit 10
9:00 a.m. Championship Girls limit 10
9:30 a.m. Championship Boys limit 10
10:00 a.m. Junior Varsity Girls no limit
10:30 a.m. Junior Varsity Boys no limit
Awards
Special Eye Opener shirts will be distributed to the top 10 finishers in each varsity race. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place team awards will be presented for each varsity division. International Division awards will be presented at approximately 9:30. Championship Division awards will be presented at approximately 10:30.
Results
Printed results will be given to coaches (one set per team)
Mr. Gatti’s
All you can eat pizza and drink will be available for $7.00 at Mr. Gatti’s (add $1.00 for salad) for Eye Opener participants. Mr. Gatti’s is located at 100 McMillian Street (5 minutes from the Roger Milliken Center).
Special Recognition
Milliken & Company for the use of their beautiful arboretum
USC Upstate track and cross country teams for providing logistical support, course monitors, and finish line support
USC Upstate Impact Club for providing assistance with parking
Fleet Feet of Greenville
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Spartanburg EMS for providing medical support
Hilltop Fire District for ensuring safety of participants
Steadman Hawkins Clinic of the Carolinas for providing trainers
Sharp Business Solutions for providing a copier to ensure quick distribution of results