Here is the link to watch the 2023 Nike Cross Nationals. The broadcast will begin at 10:00 AM MST.
Sorry, but I found out the Nike put the live webcast behind a paywall on runnerspace.com. It will be free later to watch on nikecrossnationals.com
Current race places, times and standings can be watched at this link
The American Fork XC Club will be flying to Portland, Oregon (PDX) next Thursday, November 30th on Delta 2458 at 11:20 AM.
They will return on Sunday, December 3rd on Delta 2532 at 10:25 AM, arriving in Salt Lake City at 1:10 PM.
The Cavemen participated today in the Nike Southwest Regional Cross Country Championships at Coyote Run Golf Course in Mesa, Arizona.
Please read very carefully.
Entries will be posted at nxrsw.runnerspace.com by Wednesday afternoon including what race the athlete is in. Championship Races are set. Just because you entered athletes in Championship, it did not guarantee entry. Hopefully you can open Parking File. If not Parking will be south of venue off Southern Ave in the various business parking areas. NO PARKING IN WALMART SPACES. THEY WILL TOW. No non-residents of Leisure World will be allowed to park inside community. Drop Off Zone will be on Leisure World Blvd off Southern Ave. Gates will not open until 2:45PM Friday. Nike Retail opens at 3:00PM Packet Pick Up will begin at 3:00PM. Walk Thru will be available 4:00PM-5:00PM. Please do not try and sneak on since staff will still be setting up.
T-Shirt Exchange activities will begin at 5:00PM. (Bring t-shirts from your state or school)
Registration is still open for the Citizens race.
FINAL INSTRUCTIONS
The Regional Championships will serve as qualifiers into the 18thth annual Nike Cross Nationals event, scheduled for Saturday, December 2nd at Glendoveer Golf Course in Portland, OR. In the Championship Race the Top Two Teams and Top 5 Individuals will automatically qualify, and the 3rd and 4tth place teams will be considered for an At Large berth. Another 5 Individuals will be considered for At Large berth.
Meet Date and Location: 11/18/23
Coyote Run Golf Course
1548 Leisure World Blvd
Mesa, AZ 85206
Registration (3:00 pm – 6:00 pm November 17)
Registration will begin at 3:00 pm Friday, Coyote Run Golf Course. Packets will be picked up by either name or club name. Please check to see that your bib and timing chip are included.
No event parking at Golf Course. Parking is at Shopping centers south of course.
Packets can also be picked up Saturday morning beginning at 6:30AM.
Don’t miss T-Shirt Exchange Friday November 17 at 5:15PM!! (Bring your favorite T-Shirt from your school or club).
USATF Card: It is recommended that you have a current USATF card. If you do not have one, you may purchase one at the USATF web site, www.usatf.org (Applies to states that require USATF#)
Competitor Numbers are to be worn on the Front only. Shirts must be worn.
Spikes will be permitted on the golf course.
The uniform rule will not be enforced. It is encouraged that teams wear a club uniform.
Timing
We will not be using a finish chute at the finish line. A back up sensor line will be in place.
Finished Results will be in charge of timing. All races will be timed using Bib Timing.
Please follow these simple instructions carefully. Not wearing your Bib properly may prevent you from being timed.
* Make sure you are in the correct race and you have a timing chip on the back of Bib.
* Bibs are non- transferable!! Be careful not to switch with friends, teammates, family etc.
Schedule
Friday November 17
3:00 - 6:00 pm NXR Apparel Sale
3:00 - 6:00 pm Packet Pick Up
4:00 - 5:00 pm Course Walk Thru (Only at this time)
5:00 - 5:15 pm Pre Meet Review, Special Interview
5:20 - 6:00 pm T-Shirt Exchange. (Bring T-Shirts from your schools).
Nike Elite Athlete appearance and Q&A Session.
Saturday November 18
6:30 - 7:30 am Walk Thru, Late Registration
6:30 - 7:30 am Final Registration Citizens Race
7:45 am Citizens 5K Race
8:00 am Girls Small School Open Race PINK
8:12 am Girls Medium School Open Race I YELLOW
8:24 am Girls Medium School Open Race II TEAL
8:36 am Girls Large School Open Race I RED
8:48 am Girls Large School Open Race II SILVER
9:00 am Girls Large School Open III VIOLET
9:12 am Boys Small School Open Race ORANGE
9:24 am Boys Medium School Open Race I WHITE
9:36 am Boys Medium School Open Race II MAROON
9:48 am Boys Large School Open Race I RUBY
10:00 am Boys Large School Open Race II BROWN
10:12 am Boys Large School Open Race III PURPLE
10:30 am Line Up Boys Championship Race
10:35 am National Anthem
10:40 am Introduction
10:47 am Boys Championship Race BLACK
11:15 am Line Up Girls Championship Race
11:20 am Introduction
11:27 am Girls Championship Race GREEN
12:10 pm Awards
12:45 pm Championship Teams and Individuals Processing for Nationals
NXR SW Record Boys – Cole Sprout Valor Christian, CO 2018 14:39.10
NXR SW Record Girls – Katie Rainsberger Air Academy, CO 2015 16:23.40
Coyote Run Golf Course Record - Daniel Simmons American Fork, UT 2022 14:44.80
Andie Aagard Lone Peak, UT 2022 16:51.06
General Instructions
The course will be marked with flagging and cones. Runners are to stay between the orange cones. Runners are asked to run thru the finish line and continue moving to prevent congestion at finish line. Course is 96% grass, 4% dirt.
Athlete Changes
You can make changes the day of the race, but must be completed by 7:00AM Saturday.
Medical
Trainers will be available. Water, Gatorade will be available.
Parking
No Parking at Golf Course.
Parking will be South of Course only in shopping centers. Please follow signs. No Parking in Walmart spaces. They will tow.
Buses must park at Mall Location.
Team Camps
Team Camps will be between Start and Finish on the Driving Range. Please clean up your camp area before leaving. Please do not walk on Greens or Sand Traps.
Results
Results will be posted on the side of the Results Tent during the meet.
Final results, with mile splits, will be posted on the following websites:
runnerspace.com FinishedResults.com
Awards
The top 3 finishers in the Open Races, (Combined) will receive Medals.
The top three teams from the Open Races, (Combined) will receive trophies.
Awards for Open Races may be picked up at Stage 20 minutes after Combined races.
Awards for the Championship Race will be awarded after the Championship Race.
The top 4 Teams and top 5 Individuals in the Championship Race
will need to register for Nationals.
These teams and Individuals will need to report to the National Qualifying tent
immediately after the awards.
Championship Race
Top 5 Teams – Team Plaque
Top 3 Individuals - Medals
Top 21 Individuals T- Shirts
Invitational Open Races
Small School Top 3 Teams - Team Plaques
Top 3 Individuals - Medals
Medium School Top 3 Teams - Team Plaques
(Combined) Top 3 Individuals - Medals
Large School Top 3 Teams - Team Plaques
(Combined) Top 3 Individuals - Medals
The Cross-Country Team will hold their banquet tomorrow night at 6:00 PM at the AFHS Cafeteria. It is a potluck dinner, so your athlete will have an assignment for the evening.
The Boys Team ran today at the UHSTCA Pre-Footlocker Meet at Pleasant Grove High School.
The boys held their post-state mile time trial today at the AFHS track.
The Cavemen will be participating this Saturday at the UHSTCA Pre-Footlocker Meet at Pleasant Grove High School. Cost is $4.00 cash or check; it is a fundraiser for the UHSTCA. The race is 3 miles on a grass course Southeast of the high school.
