... [ New Map of the Course ]

 ... [ Complete List of Athletes Competing ]

 ... [ Program Advertisment Form ] - for placing an advertisment in the Federation Program

 ... [ Team Roster Form ] - for entering qualified teams into the Federation meet

 ... [ Ranking Procedure ] - used by sectional coordinators to select teams into the Federation meet

Directions to the Meet ... Directions to Bowdoin Park in Wappingers Falls, site of the NY Federation cross country Championship
meet ... Take New York State Thruway to Newburgh-Stewart Airport exit. Immediately after toll, bear right onto Route 84 East, and take Route 84 East to Newburgh-Beacon Bridge. Immediately after bridge toll, take first exit, on the right (Route 9D North, Wappingers Falls). Turn left onto Route 9D at traffic light at end of exit ramp. Follow Route 9D North for approximately 5 miles. At fourth traffic light (including exit-ramp light) turn left onto County Road 28. Bear right at fork in road. Turn right at end of road. Turn left onto Scheafe Road. Proceed approximately three-quarters of a mile ... Bowdoin Park entrance is on the left.

Boys & Girls Cross Country Committee: Bob Baratta-Chairman AIS-George Calano

NYSPHSAA-Chuck Wiltse, Marbry Gansle PSAL-Bob Zifchak CHSAA-Louis Vasquez

CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS, SATURDAY NOVEMBER 19, 2005, Bowdoin Park, Wappinger Falls, NY. GIRLS RACE 12:15 PM BOYS RACE 1:00 PM

HOSTED BY: The Federation Committee, Section One Coaches and Officials, Dutchess County Parks, and various volunteer student- athletes and adult groups.

MEET DIRECTOR: BOB BARATTA          JURY OF APPEALS:FEDERATION CROSS-COUNTRY COMMITTEE.

SITE COORDINATORS; Steve Arnett, Terry Horton,

Entries are limited to qualifiers through their association championships, approved by their association chairperson and meet the Federation qualifying criteria and quotas.

QUOTAS                          TEAMS              AT- LARGE TEAMS                    INDIVIDUALS

NYSPHSAA                     9                                         7                                                       40

CHSAA UPSTATE         1*                                                                                                 3

CHSAA                             3*                                       3*                                                      12

PSAL                                 3*                                                                                                 12

AIS                                    1*                                                                                                 3

TOTALS                           17                                       10                                                      70

*Four starred groups eligible for the three at-large bids. Fed Chair is final selector.

COURSE: 5000m, VARIED TERRAIN AND SURFACES, SUITABLE FOR SPIKES ..

EXCELLENT SPECTATOR COURSE,       WITH A FAIR START AND FINISH.

AWARDS: plaques and medals to first five teams. Forty individual medals. Awards ceremony shortly after both races. Results and pictures on Armory Track, Dyestat, I- High, & Leone Timing websites.

THIS YEAR WE ARE CONTINUING THE USE OF CHIP TIMING BY LEONE TIMING FOR OUR SCORING & RESULTS. THIS NECESSITATES INCREASED ENTRY FEES TO COVER THE COSTS. SEE PAGE TWO.

ENTRY FEES:TEAMS-$75, INDIVIDUALS-$15. ALL FEES MUST BE PAID BEFORE ATHLETES CAN COMPETE. CHECK, CASH, MONEY ORDER. NO VOUCHERS OR PURCHASE ORDERS.

CHECKS PAYABLE TO NYS FEDERATION XC. PAYMENT MADE WITH NUMBER PICKUP.

ALL PSAL, CHSAA, AND AIS ENTRIES ARE SUBMITTED THROUGH THEIR LEAGUE CHAIRPERSONS. DO NOT FAX ENTRIES ON AN INDIVIDUAL SCHOOL BASIS. ALL NYSPHSAA ENTRIES FROM THE STATE MEET SHOULD NOT BE FAXED. AT- LARGE ENTRIES

NOT COLLECTED AT THE STATE MEET MUST BE SENT TO – BOB BEER, FAX 631-345-9419,

OR E-MAILED TO BEERCOACH @AOL.COM. (text file or word file)

HOUSING: There are many motels on Rt.9 from Poughkeepsie to Fish Kill, within 20 minutes of the course. Discounted rates are available. Includes Holiday Inn, Best Western, Marriott, Super 8, Radisson, Econo Lodge, and many small motels. Route 9 also has many malls and every kind of food service.

PARKING: Early arrivals will be parked at the top of the park. Late arrivals might be placed down the road or at the Railroad station. Large buses will be parked on the lower part of the park on a first come basis.

SPECTATOR SPORTSMANSHIP: All spectators must respect the running lanes and the restraining lines setup at the start and finish area. The safety and needs of the athletes must be respected. We have opened up the course so spectators can see more-but if safety is a factor we will return to a more secure course.

NUMBER PICKUP/INFORMATION: Packets are available on Friday at the course from 1:00PM until 4:00PM. It is unsafe-dark- around 4PM, so plan accordingly. Saturday pickup is from 9:30AM until 11:00 AM. Programs and souvenirs shirts will be sold, and a snack bar will be open on Saturday. For information, contact Bob Baratta; 631-666-8490 or Email -Bobrun8@msn.com

THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES WILL BE NECESSARY WITH THE USE OF THE CHIP TIMING SYSTEM:

vAll athletes will receive a bib number, a hip number left and right hip, and two chips. The chips must be securely attached to each running shoe. Make sure the chip number matches the competitors bib number. Bib Numbers will be worn on the front, running jersey. Hip numbers will also be worn on each side..

vThe numbers for all athletes run consecutively. Numbers 1 to 299 will be for girls, and from 301 to 600 for boys.

vThe primary timing system will be a combination of the chip system and a FinishLynx photo-finish system. FinishLynx will be used to break close finishes. We will not chute the runners as we have in the past..

vThe finish area will be fenced off and a crew will collect the chips from each runner before they leave the area. This is very important because we must pay for lost chips. This can be done quickly if all athletes are aware that they must help make this efficient.

vIt is important to coach runners to cross the finish line and get out of the way, off to the sides and the back as quickly as possible. We will provide assistance.

vThe finish Lynx system is a great backup, and we also will have a video backup.

Program ad forms are available on Armory Track. All monies from program ads and sales are put back into the meet. We have upgraded the meet every year and your continued support is very important. Also, coaches are reminded to provide all information on the entry page. Coaches are also asked to inform their spectators of the parking procedures, spectator areas and responsibilities. This highly competitive and important race requires the cooperation of everyone.

We provide medical coverage including an ambulance and AEDs on Saturday only !