Meet Information
UPDATED 9/20/2023
Coaches
Thank you for entering the 44th Annual Xavier Invitational.
Below please find the updated schedule. Due to the weather, I have decided to combine some races. We will be dropping the JV races, so all of your Varsity and JV athletes will race in the same race. This will balance all the races to about 110 runners. As this is an early season meet this will help the JV runners.
I will add more medals to the Varsity races. The teams assigned to each race are below in the schedule. Teams are assigned alphabetically (for the most part) to balance the number of Athletes in each race. The talent level in each varsity race looks to be balanced.
Race Schedule | ||||
Race # | Time | Race | Distance | Medals |
1 | 9:00 a.m. | Freshman Boys A Race | 3000 Meters | 25 Medals |
Teams from Archbishop Molloy to Monsignor McClancy | ||||
2 | 9:15 a.m. | Freshman Girls A Race | 3000 Meters | 25 Medals |
All Teams | ||||
3 | 9:30 a.m. | Freshman Boys B Race | 3000 Meters | 25 Medals |
Teams from Regis to Xavier | ||||
4 | 9:45 a.m. | Sophomore Boys Race | 5000 Meters | 25 Medals |
All Teams | ||||
5 | 10:15 a.m. | Varsity Girls A Race | 5000 Meters | 40 Medals |
Teams from Archbishop Molloy to Notre Dame( Manhattan) | ||||
6 | 10:45 a.m. | Varsity Boys A Race | 5000 Meters | 40 Medals |
Teams From Archbishop Molloy to Mineola (inc. Monsignor McClancy and St Francis Prep) | ||||
7 | 11:15 a.m. | Varsity Girls B Race | 5000 Meters | 40 Medals |
Teams From Notre Dame Academy to Xaverian | ||||
8 | 11:45 a.m. | Varsity Boys B Race | 5000 Meters | 40 Medals |
Teams from Monsignor Farrell to Xavier | ||||
The races will go on even if it is raining If there is lighting we will follow the NYPHSAA guidelines for dealing with lightning. Athletes will be able to get out of the rain in the parking area and the restrooms on the 2nd floor will be open in addition to the porto sans.
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. Course maps can be found here
https://oceanbreezenyc.org/sports/2021/10/1/cross-country-course-maps.aspx
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: Port-o-sans will be available inside the Team Warm-up area
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. Tents 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 25 runners in each race will receive medals. Plaques will be awarded to the winning team of each Varsity race
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. Tie breaker will be based on the 6th runner finishing place.
Spikes: are allowed on the course. " is the largest size allowed.