Ocean Breeze Edward J.J. Bowes

Cross Country High School Invitational

October 23, 2021

Ocean Breeze Park & Athletic Complex

The course:Ocean Breeze Park is 140 acres of beautiful natural spaces with over 8 miles of manicured trails throughout a thick forest and seasoned wetlands. The course has dynamic views of the Verrazano Bridge and has an open start a finish for optimal viewing for spectators and coaches. To view the course maps please click here: https://oceanbreezenyc.org/sports/2021/10/1/cross-country-course-maps.aspx

Entries Information:All rosters and entries must be submitted via ny.milesplit.com by September 27^tha t11:59 p.m.Entry fees should be paid at the time of entry at a cost of $12 per runner. Teams will consist of at least 5 people and a maximum of 7.Teams may enter more than one team.Individuals and incomplete teams will not be eligible for team points.If your entry fee cannot be paid online all entry fees (checks, money orders or purchase orders) should be made payable to:Ocean Breeze Park Alliance.All payments or purchase orders should be received by the close of entries on September 27^th. Teams may only have one team in the Championship Race.

Results:Chip timing will be used as well as a finishlynx back-up system. Results will be available on milesplit.live.

Parking: Parking will be located in the beach parking lots on Father Capodanno Blvd. ADA parking will be made available under the Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex.

Restrooms:Restrooms will be available outside of the Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex.

Merchandise:Will be available for sale at the fine design tent located in the team warm-up area.

Tents:Tents will be permitted but must be secured via sandbags or stakes for the safety of all participants, coaches and spectators. Tent may be placed within the final course loop within the designated flagged area.

Spectators:Spectators are encouraged to catch the action on the athletic complex balcony, this area allows you a view of the first part of the race, the last 800m and a clear view of the finish line.

Awards:The top 30 runners in each race will receive medals.Trophies will be to the top 6 teams in the championship race and top 3 in all other races.

Team Warm-up Area:Once the meets begin no teams will be allowed to warm-up in the back area of the course.Warm-ups may take place inside the final loop, across the street on the boardwalk or greenway.

Team Scoring: Top 5 will score, 6 & 7 will displace.Time breaker will be based off of the 6^th runner finishing place.

Tentative Schedule

An updated schedule will sent to coaches once entries have closed.