NY Federation Meet Information 2008:  

 

 ... [ Map of the Course ] ... also shows Hiking Trails

 ... [ Map of the Course - by Elevation ] ... shows just the course with elevation change

 

 ... [ Team Roster Form ] - for entering qualified 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.

 



NEW YORK STATE FEDERATION SECONDARY SCHOOL

 ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION

AIS        CHSAA        PHSAA        PSAL

 

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

NYSPHSAA-Chuck Wiltse, Marbry Gansle      PSAL-Dwayne Burnett      CHSAA-Louis Vasquez      

 

CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS, SATURDAY NOVEMBER 15, 2008, 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 volunteer student- athletes and adult groups.

MEET DIRECTOR: BOB BARATTA         JURY OF APPEALS:FEDERATION  CROSS-COUNTRY  COMMITTEE.           REFEREE: TOM MC TAGGERT

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, NYSPHSAA , & Leone Timing websites.  

 

WE ARE USING  CHIP TIMING, RESULTS,  AND SCORING  BY LEONE TIMING.   COACHES AND ATHLETES MUST COMPLY WITH PROCEDURES THAT MUST BE ACCURATELY FOLLOWED BEFORE AND AFTER THE RACES.

 

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.  PAY AT PICKUP OF NUMBER & CHIP.

 

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: Spectator parking will be on the grounds. Cars will pay $5 flat fee.  Overflow cars could  be placed at offsite areas.  Team buses  will be parked on the lower part of the park or at  another site location.  Athletes can be dropped off at the main entrance and must walk down to the start/finish area. A turn around at the top of the park will be utilized by team buses if necessary. Shuttle buses will run from off site parking sites. 

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. Avoid coming out to the river side of the finish lane.

NUMBER/CHIP 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:

v  All athletes will receive a bib number,  hip numbers- 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, on the  running jersey.  Hip numbers will also be worn on each side.. 

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

v  The 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 – BUT RUNNERS MUST BE COACHED TO CONTINUE RUNNING PAST THE TWO MATS AT THE FINISH, AND GET OUT OF THE MIDDLE OF THE FINISH AREA. WE CANT HAVE A BACKUP AT THE MAT/FINISH AREA. .

v  The finish area will be fenced off and a chip-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 and coaches are aware that they must help make this efficient.

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

v  The finish Lynx system is a great backup, and we also 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. Increased costs for shuttle buses, Porta-Johns, and meet administration are somewhat offset by supporting the food and shirt vendors, and the purchase of programs by athletes, coaches, and spectators.   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 sportsmanship responsibilities.  This highly competitive and important race requires the cooperation of everyone.  Team tents are permitted in designated areas!

 

We provide medical coverage including  ambulances, EMTs,  and AEDs on Saturday only !