SCHSL AA State Championship 2024

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The State High School Cross Country Meets will be held at the Newberry College Cross Country Course, 7556 State Highway 219, Newberry, SC 29108 on Thursday and Friday November 21 and 22, 2024.

Athletes are allowed to walk or jog the State Meet Course on Wednesday and Thursday afternoon from 4:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Please maintain respect, care, and cleanliness as you utilize the facilities.

Each runner in all the meets must wear an assigned number and chip. Coaches should pick up a packet containing numbers and chips for their team upon arrival. After your race is completed, it is up to the coach to return the packet and all its contents.

If any runner qualifies as an individual and must withdraw, he/she may not be replaced. Any necessary substitutions must be made upon arrival. One for one swap (Qualified Teams only, not individuals) will be allowed at least 30 minutes before your scheduled race. You will use your team roster in your packet, cross out the person's name and grade, and write in the new runners' name and grade. It must be legible for any swap to occur. You will give your swap to the person working the packet pickup. Do not take to the timers.

Reminder: Coaches should remember that all governing rules apply when it comes to uniforms and conduct. Violation of the rules will result in disqualification. In addition, please review Rule 8, Section 6 of the NFHS Track & Field and Cross-Country Rule Book. The same rules for Track & Field concerning uniforms apply to Cross Country.

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We will have USATF officials (11) on the course monitoring each race. These are meet officials and have full authority.

The course will be closed to all contestants 15 minutes prior to the girls' races in each classification on the day of the event. Therefore, teams should be at the starting line 10 minutes before the race.

All spectators, coaches, and non-participating athletes are to remain in the spectators' area during the running of the events.

Coaches: Any coach in an Off-Limit area can cause your team to be disqualified.

a. Starting line when it is announced for coaches to clear, 5 min prior to start (unless you are working)

b. Inside the finish ropes, no coaches at any time (unless you are working)

c. Inside the ropes at the top of the hill (unless you are working)

Parking

• Bus parking will take place in the field that contains the start and finish. Buses will turn left off Highway 219. (park as close as possible to maximize space).



• Car parking will enter off Highway 219 as well. Please look at the car entrance on the diagram below

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THE ADMISSION FEE FOR SPECTATORS IS $5 per person and parking is free.

Tickets payment via GoFan or in cash

Note: Please tell your runners that official High School League State Championship shirts will be available for purchase (the online store will be available through the SCHSL website on the championship page).

Awards: The League will present trophies for the State Champion and the State Runner-up in each class to the head coach. In addition, there will be medals for the first three finishers in each Meet and to members of the state champion and runner-up teams (medals will be presented to the head coach).

Uniforms:

Please be sure you are following the uniform policy for State.

Teams will be checked in 10 minutes prior to the start of the scheduled race. Races will not be held up to allow teams to get within compliance. Teams have been pulled from the line after not being able to get within compliance. Please do not put your team in this situation. THIS IS THE COACHES RESPONSIBILITY.

South Carolina follows NFHS rules when dealing with uniforms. The same rules for Track & Field concerning uniforms apply to Cross Country. Rule 8 Section 6 (Cross Country) and Rule 4 Section 3 (Track and Field).

1. Shorts cannot be rolled.

2. Undergarments (worn under uniform) do not have to match.

3. Headbands must be a soft elastic single color, and one logo is allowed. Teams do not have to match. Hats are not allowed unless the weather permits, and the SCHSL will make that decision.

4. Jewelry is allowed.

6. Leg Compression/socks have no rules if below the knee

7. Arm compression must be a single solid color with one logo only

8. Manufacture logos cannot be bigger than 2.25 x 2.25 inches.

9. Meet management has the right to allow gloves/hats the morning of the race based on the weather. (SCHSL)

Place all trash in the receptacles before leaving the area.

IMPORTANT ISSUES!!!!!

To ensure an efficient, effective, and accommodating event, all in attendance are asked to adhere to the following guidelines.

ALL RESTRICTED AREAS HAVE SIGNS

Coaches' athletes are not allowed in restricted areas.

There shall be no alteration of the grounds without prior consent.

• Visitors shall respect and neither harm, destroy nor alter any natural resources or improvements on this property.



• Portable toilets will be provided for the event for participants, coaches, and spectators.



• All schools will need to remove their property from the facility at the conclusion of the State Meet.



• Vehicles may be parked only in designated areas. Vehicles left overnight without permission or in unauthorized areas may be towed without notice.



• According to state policy, no alcohol is permitted on the grounds of this facility.



• The Newberry Cross Country Course is not responsible for damage to, or loss of any items left on the facility grounds. Property is placed on the grounds at the guest's own risk.



• When your team or school is done, please leave the facility using the proper exit.



• Please discuss any additional special requests and services in advance with the League office.