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27TH EDITION OF THE EAST BAY'S FAVORITE
WELCOME!
CHECK-IN All coaches must check-in & receive school packets: Schedules, Entry list, Athlete bib numbers, Course maps, Trash bags, and Coaces race tags. Please Check-In at the announcer's table prior to 8am. There will be a brief coach's meeting on the starting line at 8:30am. AMENITIES ESI T-SHIRTS: Be sure to let your athletes know beforehand that these special shirts will be available. ONLY 15 BUCKS! CONCESSION STAND: Refreshments, including cold juices & sodas, fresh fruit, granola & sports bars, candy, hamburgers & hot dogs will be available throughout the duration of the meet at extremely reasonable prices! RESTROOMS: Hidden Valley Park is equipped with restroom facilities at the start & finish area (park facilities & port-a-potties), as well as on the opposite side of the course near the Hidden Lakes Park entrance. This second facility is usually an excellent alternative when incorporated into a pre-race warm-up run! TRAINER: An on-site trainer will be present and available to ALL athletes throughout the duration of the meet. We ask that athletes who plan to be taped or otherwise assisted by the trainer, please bring their own supplies (tape, pre-wrap, etc.). Any injuries or other medical emergencies should be brought to the attention of the Meet Director at the announcer's table immediately.
AWARDS VARSITY, JUNIOR VARSITY, & FROSH SOPH: Winning teams receive Championship Plaque. Top 4 teams receive medals (7 per team). Top 4 individuals receive medals. FROSH: Winning team receives Championship Plaque. Top 2 teams receive medals (7 per team). Top 4 individuals receive medals. COACH: You asked for it: ALL coaches that finish the coach's race receive FREE ESI T-Shirts! Award Ceremony held at conclusion of meet!
THE COURSE All races are 2 miles. The course starts and finishes on grass in Hidden Valley Park. In between the terrain ranges from moderately hilly to flat, with dirt, woodchip, and asphalt surfaces. Spectators can easily view the first and last half-mile of the race from a single vantage point. The trails are wide enough to accommodate races of over one hundred competitors. It is an excellent course for both athletes and spectators!
MEET STAFF & OFFICIALS ESI Meet Management is extremely proud to have USATF certified officials & a veteran volunteer staff! We are committed to providing the best possible competitive environment for your athletes! And because this is the first meet of the season for most teams, we try especially hard to instruct athletes, answer questions, and otherwise provide a positive introduction to our sport. CIF rules & regulations will be followed! Please review these rules with your athletes beforehand.
DIRECTIONS FROM RICHMOND: Take Hwy 4 East & get off at Pacheco Blvd. Exit. Turn right on Muir Rd. Turn Left on Glacier. Turn right on Center Ave. Park will appear on left. FROM BENICIA: Take Hwy 680 South & get off at Concord-Pacheco Exit. Turn right on Contra Costa Blvd. Turn left on Center Ave. Follow Center Ave. 1 mile. Park will appear on left. FROM SOUTH CITIES: Take Hwy 680 North & get off at Concord-Burnett Ave. Exit. Turn left on Diamond Blvd. Turn left on Concord Ave. Turn right on Contra Costa Blvd. Turn left on Center Ave. Follow Center Ave. 1 mile. Park will appear on left.
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Annual
Ed Sias Cross Country Invitational Saturday ENTRY DEADLINE The 2011 field will be limited to the first 40 teams for which entry fees have been received! Fees are due no later than FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2ND! On-line registration closes THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8TH! ENTRY FEES $8.00
per Athlete Make
checks payable to: Send
entry fee checks to:
RACE SCHEDULE 8:30am 9:00 9:25
9:50 10:15 10:40
11:05
11:30
11:55 12:20 12:45 1:10
AREA HOTELS John
Muir Inn Tel: 1-925-229-1010 reservation@ Located about 5 minutes north of Hidden Valley Park at the Center Avenue exit off High Way 4. Shopping center with grocery store, movie theater, gas station, all within walking distance. Hilton
Concord
Tel: 1-925-827-2000 Located 10 minutes east of Hidden Valley Park across from the Willows shoping center. Residence
Inn Tel: 1-925-689-1010 Located about a 10 minute drive south of Hidden Valley Park on Contra Costa Blvd in the quiet Ellinwood development. Several restaurants within walking distance.
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