FHSAA 3A District 5 2012

Orlando, FL

Meet Information

The course layout and meet management have both been carefully planned to give every athlete, coach and spectator the best possible experience. A DJ will provide music and a festive mood! Bring your music request list.

Trotters Park's Address: 1905 Lee Road

TENTATIVE TEAM ENTRY FEES, SUBJECT TO CHANGE:

$10.00 per Individual athlete
$40.00 per Gender Team
$75.00 per School (both genders)
Junior Varsity teams run for free in the non-qualifying "open" race.
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:

4:45PM Coaches Meeting and confirmation of payment
5:00PM Combined "Open Fun Run" Girls & Boys Race - unlimited number and not a qualifying race
5:30PM Girls Varsity Race - up to 7 runners per team
6:00PM Boys Varsity Race - up to 7 runners per team
6:30PM Award Presentations

OTHER FEES:

The spectator entry fee is $6.00 and is to be collected at entry of the venue. The spectator entry fee amount is mandated by the FHSAA. 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 of his site page:

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 will be awarded to the winner and runner up teams in the varsity races. Ribbons will be awarded to the top 13 runners in each varsity race and the top 10 boys and girls in the non-qualifying "open" race. The top 4 boys and 4 girls varsity teams and the top 13 runners in each varsity race will advance to the Region 3A-2 Championships in Lecanto.

MISC:

*A DJ will provide music and a festive mood! Bring your music request list.
*A trainer will be present at the venue but will not provide tape. Please bring your own tape if needed.
*Parking available in the lot located between the soccer and baseball fields. Busses may park in southwest corner of the lot.
*The snow-cone vendor who was present at the FLRunners race will be available.
*Port-o-lets provided.
*Coaches, please have your teams clean up their respective team sites. Trash bags will be included in your team packet.

ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION NEEDED PLEASE CONTACT Coach Colgan at Richard.Colgan@ocps.net or Amy Erisman at Amy.Erisman@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.