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MEET ADMINISTRATIONMEET ADMINISTRATION SiteSite:: Apalachee Regional Park - Tallahassee, FLApalachee Regional Park - Tallahassee, FL

FHSAA Director:FHSAA Director: Alex Ozuna, Sport AdministratorAlex Ozuna, Sport Administrator

Media Contact:Media Contact: Jamie Rohrer, Media DirectorJamie Rohrer, Media Director

Course Manager:Course Manager: Brian CorbinBrian Corbin

Venue Coordinator:Venue Coordinator: Dean RichardsDean Richards

Timing:Timing: Scott Peters, Half Mile TimingScott Peters, Half Mile Timing

AdmissionAdmission:: $9.00$9.00

Spectator ParkingSpectator Parking:: $5.00$5.00

SPORTSMANSHIP STATEMENT

The Florida High School Athletic Association promotes The Florida High School Athletic Association promotes good sportsmanship by student-athletes, coaches and good sportsmanship by student-athletes, coaches and spectators. We request your cooperation by supporting spectators. We request your cooperation by supporting the participants and officials in a positive manner. the participants and officials in a positive manner. Profanity, racial or sexist comments, or other intimidating Profanity, racial or sexist comments, or other intimidating actions directed at the officials, student-athletes, coaches, actions directed at the officials, student-athletes, coaches, team representatives or fellow spectators will not be team representatives or fellow spectators will not be tolerated and are grounds for removal from the site of tolerated and are grounds for removal from the site of competition.competition.

Printable Map and Directions Available via www.fhsaa.org

Team Vehicle, Bus andTeam Vehicle, Bus and Spectators Vehicle EntranceSpectators Vehicle Entrance: :

7550 Apalachee Parkway7550 Apalachee ParkwayTallahassee, Florida 32317Tallahassee, Florida 32317

All vehicles without parking passes (excluding All vehicles without parking passes (excluding team buses) will be charged a $5.00 parking team buses) will be charged a $5.00 parking

fee. fee.

MAP QUEST DIRECTIONS

Parking on Friday, November 14Parking on Friday, November 14

Access to the course for Access to the course for walk-thru/preview will be from 12 pm – walk-thru/preview will be from 12 pm – 4:00 pm. All vehicles may park in the 4:00 pm. All vehicles may park in the field just south of the course inside the field just south of the course inside the confines of the gated competition area. confines of the gated competition area. Parking will be first come first serve. Parking will be first come first serve.

PARKING PROCEDURES Friday Nov. 14th

PARKING PROCEDURES – Saturday Nov. 15th

All vehicles will enter the park through the Apalachee Regional Parks main All vehicles will enter the park through the Apalachee Regional Parks main entrance. Please drive slowly as parking attendants will direct all vehicles to the entrance. Please drive slowly as parking attendants will direct all vehicles to the proper parking locations.proper parking locations.

Official team buses and vans:Official team buses and vans:Once vehicle enter through the main entrance, team vehicles with parking Once vehicle enter through the main entrance, team vehicles with parking passes will park in the main parking location just east of the competition course. passes will park in the main parking location just east of the competition course. Team Buses will be led into the confines of the competition course area for Team Buses will be led into the confines of the competition course area for parking. parking.

Spectator vehicles:Spectator vehicles:All other vehicles will be led to the main vehicle parking area just east of the All other vehicles will be led to the main vehicle parking area just east of the competition course. All vehicle (excluding team buses) will be charge a $5 competition course. All vehicle (excluding team buses) will be charge a $5 parking fee prior to entering, unless the vehicle presents a team parking passparking fee prior to entering, unless the vehicle presents a team parking pass.

Gates Open at 5:30 aGates Open at 5:30 am

PASSES

General passes General passes • FHSAAFHSAA

a)a) State Series PassesState Series Passesb)b) Lifetime PassLifetime Pass

• Valid media identificationValid media identificationa)a) FHSAA CommunicationsFHSAA Communications

Coaches / Team PersonnelCoaches / Team Personnel• 4 or less participants:4 or less participants:

a)a) One (One (11) coaches’ pass/wristband) coaches’ pass/wristband

• 5-7 participants: 5-7 participants: a)a) Two (Two (22) coaches’ passes/wristbands) coaches’ passes/wristbandsb)b) Two (Two (22) alternate participant passes (Individuals with these passes ) alternate participant passes (Individuals with these passes

will not be granted access to the competition course)will not be granted access to the competition course)

These passes includes coaches, trainers, and

school representatives. Parents are not

allowed to use these passes.

ATHLETES’ INFORMATION CredentialsCredentialsParticipating athletes must wear and display theirParticipating athletes must wear and display their bib numbersbib numbers, found in team , found in team packets, to gain admittance.packets, to gain admittance.

Team members, coaches, alternates or trainers without proper Team members, coaches, alternates or trainers without proper credentials must pay to enter the meet.credentials must pay to enter the meet.

Warm-ups on the Competition Course on Race Day 5:30 a.m. - 6:45 a.m.Warm-ups on the Competition Course on Race Day 5:30 a.m. - 6:45 a.m.Contestants may warm-up on the visible front side portion of the course (from Contestants may warm-up on the visible front side portion of the course (from starting line to first turn) from 5:30 a.m. to 6:45 a.m. Athletes may not warm-up starting line to first turn) from 5:30 a.m. to 6:45 a.m. Athletes may not warm-up on the course beginning at 6:45 a.m. on November 15, 2014, from that point on the course beginning at 6:45 a.m. on November 15, 2014, from that point moving forward the course this is a moving forward the course this is a restricted area restricted area to all individuals excluding to all individuals excluding competing athletes. Athlete can also use the newly formed warm-up trail competing athletes. Athlete can also use the newly formed warm-up trail located just south of the competition course, which will be open for the duration located just south of the competition course, which will be open for the duration of the event. In addition for safety reasons, due to the high volume of vehicle of the event. In addition for safety reasons, due to the high volume of vehicle and spectator traffic, we highly recommend your athletes do not leave the and spectator traffic, we highly recommend your athletes do not leave the confines of the entry gate to warm-up for competition.confines of the entry gate to warm-up for competition.

ATHLETES’ INFORMATION cont.Computer ChipsComputer Chips Coaches will be responsible for the return of ALL Coaches will be responsible for the return of ALL competitors’ chips immediately following the race. competitors’ chips immediately following the race. A A monetary fine shall be assessed for failure to monetary fine shall be assessed for failure to return the appropriate chips, missing/lost chips.return the appropriate chips, missing/lost chips. Finish line personnel will assist in the removal of the Finish line personnel will assist in the removal of the chips before the athletes exit the finish area. chips before the athletes exit the finish area. Failure Failure to wear the correctly assigned chips will result in to wear the correctly assigned chips will result in disqualification for the offending runner. The disqualification for the offending runner. The competitor must attach chips to shoe.competitor must attach chips to shoe. NFHS NFHS Track and Field and Cross Country Rule Book 9-3-3 Track and Field and Cross Country Rule Book 9-3-3 and 9-4-3.and 9-4-3.

Coaches Coaches MUSTMUST pick up computer chips at the walk-thru on Friday pick up computer chips at the walk-thru on Friday.

ATHLETES’ INFORMATION cont.

Course AccessCourse Access

Friday, November 14Friday, November 14thth, 2014:, 2014: • Walk-thru from 12 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.Walk-thru from 12 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.• Teams may only view the course at this timeTeams may only view the course at this time•Packets will be available at the packet pickupPackets will be available at the packet pickuptent next to the award stand until 5:00 p.m.tent next to the award stand until 5:00 p.m. Saturday, November 15Saturday, November 15thth, 2014:, 2014:• Course will re-open 5:30 a.m. – 6:45 a.m. for Course will re-open 5:30 a.m. – 6:45 a.m. for

warm-ups.warm-ups.Only competitors (Only competitors (in uniform & bib numberin uniform & bib number) and ) and meet officials, and coaches with wristband will be meet officials, and coaches with wristband will be allowed on the course, which is a allowed on the course, which is a restricted area restricted area at all timesat all times!!

TEAM INFORMATION

Team Packet Pick-upTeam Packet Pick-up

Friday November 14Friday November 14thth, by the award stand., by the award stand.11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Packets will contain:Packets will contain:1.1. Bib numbersBib numbers2.2. Race ChipsRace Chips3.3. Wristbands (coaches/team personnel)Wristbands (coaches/team personnel)4.4. Any additional informationAny additional information5.5. Parking PassParking Pass

TEAM INFORMATION cont.

Team Packet Pick-upTeam Packet Pick-up

1.1. Coaches must pick up team packets during Coaches must pick up team packets during walk-thruwalk-thru• Please note, team packets must be picked up on Please note, team packets must be picked up on

Friday to receive a parking pass. If teams packets are Friday to receive a parking pass. If teams packets are not picked up, the teams must pay the parking fee to not picked up, the teams must pay the parking fee to enter the park on Saturday, November 15enter the park on Saturday, November 15thth. The . The packets will be available for pickup at the pass gate packets will be available for pickup at the pass gate table next to the spectator entry gate on Saturday, table next to the spectator entry gate on Saturday, November 15November 15thth..

TEAM INFORMATION cont.

Participant PinsParticipant PinsEach athlete participating in the 2014 Each athlete participating in the 2014 FHSAA Cross Country Finals will FHSAA Cross Country Finals will receive a complimentary Finals Pin receive a complimentary Finals Pin commemorating his/her participation commemorating his/her participation in the event. in the event.

Team TentsTeam TentsShall be located outside of the Shall be located outside of the course rail, on the southeast side, course rail, on the southeast side, opposite of finish line area.opposite of finish line area.

COMPETITION PROCEDURES RulesRulesNational Federation Track and Field & Cross Country rules and National Federation Track and Field & Cross Country rules and policies found in the 2014 FHSAA Handbook will be followed. Races policies found in the 2014 FHSAA Handbook will be followed. Races will run in will run in 25-minute25-minute increments. increments.

One (1) coach may accompany his/her team to the starting line but must exit the starting One (1) coach may accompany his/her team to the starting line but must exit the starting area promptly when instructed by a meet official. area promptly when instructed by a meet official.

Athletes please arrive at least 15 min. before your race starts!Athletes please arrive at least 15 min. before your race starts!

ScheduleSchedule::

National Anthem National Anthem 7:20 a.m.7:20 a.m.

Class 4A Girls - 7:30 a.m. Class 4A Girls - 7:30 a.m. Class 2A Girls - 9:10 a.m.Class 2A Girls - 9:10 a.m.

Class 1A Girls - 7:55 a.m. Class 1A Girls - 7:55 a.m. Class 3A Girls - 9:35 a.m. Class 3A Girls - 9:35 a.m.

Class 4A Boys - 8:20 a.m.Class 4A Boys - 8:20 a.m. Class 2A Boys - 10:00 a.m.Class 2A Boys - 10:00 a.m.

Class 1A Boys - 8:45 a.m. Class 1A Boys - 8:45 a.m. Class 3A Boys - 10:25 a.m.Class 3A Boys - 10:25 a.m.

Awards Ceremony - 30 minutes after conclusion of final race Awards Ceremony - 30 minutes after conclusion of final race

Coaches Course Infield Pathway AccessCoaches Course Infield Pathway Access

1.1.Coaches’ passes/wristband are required.Coaches’ passes/wristband are required.2.2.Both pathways are located to the right and left of the finish line. Both pathways are located to the right and left of the finish line.

Hydration StationsHydration Stations

1.1.At the start lineAt the start line2.2.On course by the medical tentsOn course by the medical tents3.3.At finish lineAt finish line

COMPETITION PROCEDURES cont.

COMPETITION PROCEDURES cont.

Starting CommandsStarting CommandsThe starting procedure for all cross-country meets will be one The starting procedure for all cross-country meets will be one long whistle blast followed by the firing of the starting gun long whistle blast followed by the firing of the starting gun ((NFHS 9-4-4NFHS 9-4-4). ). The starting position for each team in the FHSAA Finals will be The starting position for each team in the FHSAA Finals will be drawn by lot, left to right, in advance by the meet director / drawn by lot, left to right, in advance by the meet director / games committee. Individual contestants will be assigned games committee. Individual contestants will be assigned starting positions using the same procedure.starting positions using the same procedure. SubstitutionsSubstitutionsSubstitution requests Substitution requests mustmust be made by the end of the course be made by the end of the course walk through. Any other substitution requests require the walk through. Any other substitution requests require the approval of the FHSAA.approval of the FHSAA.

COMPETITION PROCEDURES cont.

Jury of AppealsJury of Appeals

A jury of appeals shall serve as the final board of appealsA jury of appeals shall serve as the final board of appeals ..The Jury Shall The Jury Shall NOTNOT Set Aside any Rules. Set Aside any Rules.

Appeal Process Appeal Process 1.1. The Meet Referee shall cause coach and/or athlete to be notified of The Meet Referee shall cause coach and/or athlete to be notified of

disqualification.disqualification.2.2. The coach shall file appeal in writing using the appeal form within 30 The coach shall file appeal in writing using the appeal form within 30

minutes of official announcement of race results.minutes of official announcement of race results.a)a) When filing the appeal, the coach must:When filing the appeal, the coach must:

1.1. Identify the rule that has been misapplied.Identify the rule that has been misapplied.2.2. Explain how the rule was misapplied. Explain how the rule was misapplied.

3.3. The Jury shall convene to review the coach’s appeal.The Jury shall convene to review the coach’s appeal.4.4. The Jury shall deliberate and issue its ruling. The Jury shall deliberate and issue its ruling.

Jury members and alternates have been recommended Jury members and alternates have been recommended by FACA and approved by the FHSAA.by FACA and approved by the FHSAA.

Decisions of the jury are finalDecisions of the jury are final..

4A School 2A School Kristin McWilliams Winter Park Ken Vinal Trinity Prep Roy Harrison H.B. Plant Ray Rodriguez Holy NamesDavid Halliday Flagler Palm Coast Gerard Spring Lake Highland PrepMartin O'Neal Vero Beach Tony Ryan BollesRon Norris Buchholz Paul Baur Pine CrestRebecca Rodriguez-Michalak (A) Our Lady of Lourdes Robert Crabtree (A) Ransom Everglades

Jim Schmitt Mandarin Brian Haffey (A) Bishop Kenny Ryan Raposo (A) Ferguson Reginal Hay (A) McKeel Academy

3A School 1A SchoolJames Travieso Vanguard Gary Droze MaclayPaul Nowicki Bartram Trail Doug Butler Holy TrinityScott Gowan Chiles Franci Jefferson BenjaminAndrew Wills Leon Jeanie Jackson ProvidenceFrankie Ruiz Belen Jesuit Edwin Mctureous Oak HallChris George (A) Charlotte Nathan Means(A) Mount Dora BibleJeff Sommer (A) Estero Geoffrey Goodwin (A) Northside ChristianLoretta Purish (A) North Fort Myers Jeff Raab (A) Shorecrest Prep

COMPETITION PROCEDURES cont.

ResultsResultsWill be posted for viewing on the portable Will be posted for viewing on the portable board located by the award stand.board located by the award stand.

Unsportsmanlike conductUnsportsmanlike conductBy participants will result in disqualification By participants will result in disqualification from the event (NFHS 4-5-1). This includes from the event (NFHS 4-5-1). This includes violating restricted areas for athletes and violating restricted areas for athletes and coaches. Spectators are subject to ejection coaches. Spectators are subject to ejection from premises.from premises.

Disqualification of a coach, athlete, Disqualification of a coach, athlete, spectator etc.spectator etc.or other (non-student) school personnel shall or other (non-student) school personnel shall result in disqualification from further result in disqualification from further involvement in the meet. Violators will be involvement in the meet. Violators will be escorted from the facility upon ejection. escorted from the facility upon ejection.

COMPETITION PROCEDURES cont.

Failure to participateFailure to participateA contestant who qualifies in the top 15 finishers A contestant who qualifies in the top 15 finishers from the Region meet must compete.from the Region meet must compete.

Tie-breaking ProcedureTie-breaking ProcedureNational Federation Track and Field rules will be National Federation Track and Field rules will be used for breaking ties (9-2-4). Video may be used for breaking ties (9-2-4). Video may be used for school identification only. Chip times used for school identification only. Chip times shall be used to determine official, place shall be used to determine official, place finishing.finishing.

Inclement Weather ProcedureInclement Weather ProcedureMeet management will communicate with the head Meet management will communicate with the head coaches in the event of inclement weather thereby coaches in the event of inclement weather thereby causing a delay in the competition schedule. causing a delay in the competition schedule.

AWARDS CEREMONY

Individual AwardsIndividual AwardsIndividual awards presentation participation Individual awards presentation participation is mandatory. Recipients of awards who are is mandatory. Recipients of awards who are ““no showsno shows” will be considered for penalty ” will be considered for penalty under unsportsmanlike conduct. under unsportsmanlike conduct.

Team AwardsTeam AwardsTeam awards presentation participation is Team awards presentation participation is mandatory for both coaches and athletes. mandatory for both coaches and athletes. The team runner-up and champion will stand The team runner-up and champion will stand on the podium together.on the podium together.

Decorum / Prohibited ItemsDecorum / Prohibited Items

Athletes must be in uniform/school warm-Athletes must be in uniform/school warm-ups. ups. NoNo jewelry, hats, sunglasses, jewelry, hats, sunglasses, costumes, etc. are allowed to be worn by costumes, etc. are allowed to be worn by award recipients, individual or team.award recipients, individual or team.

Time:Time: ~30min after the conclusion of the last race. ~30min after the conclusion of the last race. LocationLocation: In the award stand across from the finish line. : In the award stand across from the finish line.

MEDICAL INFO. / PROCEDURES

TrainersTrainers

Medical personnel and athletic trainers will be available on the Medical personnel and athletic trainers will be available on the competition course and in the Medical Tent. competition course and in the Medical Tent.

Schools medical personnelSchools medical personnel

• Team Medical personnel must use one of the passes allottedTeam Medical personnel must use one of the passes allotted

• Approved by the FHSAA prior to Friday 14Approved by the FHSAA prior to Friday 14thth..

• Team medical personnel must check-in at the trainer’s tentTeam medical personnel must check-in at the trainer’s tent

MEDIA INFO. / PROCEDURES

Media Interviews

Coaches and athletes may grant interviews at any time in the accessible areas of the venue at their discretion.

Media headquarters

Located in the tent next to the award stand

Media Credentials

Communications at 352-372-9551, extension 170.

GENERAL SPECTATOR INFORMATION

Video PolicyVideo Policy

Video cameras or digital cameras are Video cameras or digital cameras are allowed in the venue, however, such allowed in the venue, however, such items must be run independent of items must be run independent of electricity provided by the venue.electricity provided by the venue.

Prohibited ItemsProhibited Items

PetsPets, coolers, tents, alcohol and tobacco , coolers, tents, alcohol and tobacco products are prohibited in the facility.products are prohibited in the facility.

GENERAL SPECTATOR INFORMATION Saturday, November 15, 2014Saturday, November 15, 2014

There will be a $5.00 Parking Fee charged to all vehicles with out a There will be a $5.00 Parking Fee charged to all vehicles with out a parking pass.parking pass.

General Admission: $9.00 at the Entry Gate (Cash Only)General Admission: $9.00 at the Entry Gate (Cash Only)

Tickets can be purchased online through Eventbrite by selecting the Tickets can be purchased online through Eventbrite by selecting the following link: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/2014-florida-high-school-following link: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/2014-florida-high-school-cross-country-state-championships-tickets-13445657323 cross-country-state-championships-tickets-13445657323

• Spectators and teams will be allowed admission at 5:30 a.m.Spectators and teams will be allowed admission at 5:30 a.m.

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Spectators are not allowed on the course at any timeSpectators are not allowed on the course at any time..

$ 9.00

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Apalachee Regional Park!Apalachee Regional Park!

Good luck all Coaches and Athletes!Good luck all Coaches and Athletes!