Metro West Championships 2012

Orlando, FL

Meet Information

The course layout and meet management have been both carefully planned to give every athlete, coach and spectator the best possible experience. Starter extraordinaire, Derek Monroe, will start the races!

Trotters Park's Address: 1905 Lee Road

TEAM ENTRY FEES:

$100.00 per School (both genders)

JV teams run for free with paying varsity.

Coaches, please bring entry payment to the meet if the entry fee is not paid in advance. We will need confirmation of payment to release the race packets at the race site.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

7:40 AM Coaches Meeting at Finish Line

8:00 AM Girls Varsity Race (enter up to 10)

8:40 AM Boys Varsity Race (enter up to 10)

9:10 AM Combined JV Girls and JV Boys Race

10:00 AM Award Presentations

OTHER FEES:

Spectator entry fee is $5.00 to be collected at entry of course. There are no fees for parking. Coaches, please inform your parents of the spectator entry fee. Cash only.

COURSE DETAIL:

The course map can be found at the timer's following website, located at the bottom:

www.J7Sports.net

The course consists of three - 1 mile, fast loops on 100% grass which will loop clock-wise around Trotter's Lake and the "Hammer Head" shaped portion on the east side of Trotter's Park. The start straightaway is 200 meters long and is designed for a fast, unobstructed start. The finish straightaway is 250 meters long and will ensure a fast, spectator friendly finish! The course is similar to the old course from years ago.

AWARDS:

Trophies awarded to the champion and runner up teams in the boys and girls varsity races. Ribbons awarded to first 20 runners in each varsity race. Ribbons awarded to the first 10 runners in each junior varsity race.

MISC:

*A trainer will be present at the venue but will not provide tape. Please bring your own tape if needed.

*Port-o-lets provided.

*Coaches, please have your teams clean up their respective team sites. Trash bags will be included in your team packet.

*Parking available in the lot located between the soccer and baseball fields. Busses may park in southwest corner of lot.

ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION NEEDED PLEASE CONTACT Coach Hickey at Ethan.Hickey@ocps.net or Coach Colgan at Richard.Colgan@ocps.net

TROTTERS PARK INFORMATION:

Park Phone: 407.246.4286

Park Hours: 5 a.m. - Sunset

Rentals Available: 407.246.4286

Highlights:

Trotters park is one of the Citys four cornerstone parks. Originally the home of the Ben White Raceway, the sites facilities reflect that historical equestrian theme. The 100.2 acres of public park property redeveloped in January 2003 houses 4-lighted soccer fields, 4-lighted baseball fields, restroom and concession facilities, biking and blading trails, and lighting.

Approximately 20 acres of the property are dedicated to superior equestrian facilities that provide therapeutic riding lessons and an opportunity to experience the beauty and grace of these magnificent animals.

Instruction is offered to both children and adults individually or in a group setting. Disabled individuals have the opportunity to experience therapeutic riding and hippo therapy. To learn more about therapeutic programs, please call 407.293.0411. Brochures are available at the Citys recreation centers.

Leashed pets are allowed at all City parks, but not in playgrounds or athletic fields. Please clean up after your pet.

http://www.cityoforlando.net/fpr/html/Parks/Trotters.htm

Registration help:

http://www.milesplit.us/pages/Online_Meet_Reg_Instructions

Note that these instructions are on the US Portal and you will have to return to your state site to actually find your team and enter the meet.