Meet Information
Course Map:
The course layout and meet management have both been carefully planned to give every athlete, coach and spectator the best possible experience. Starter extraordinaire, Derek Monroe, will start the races! A DJ will play requests throughout the event to create a fun experience.
Trotters Park's Address: 1905 Lee Road, Orlando, FL 32810-5703.
Event T-Shirts will be available for $15.00. Coaches, please inform your athletes and parents that event t-shirts will be available for purchase. Cash or credit cards are acceptable.
RUNNER ENTRY FEES:
$10.00 per Individual athlete without a team
$40.00 per Gender Team
$75.00 per School (both genders)
JV teams run for free with paying varsity team.
Coaches, please bring entry payment to the meet if the entry fee is not paid in advance.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS, SUBJECT TO CHANGE:
5:15PM Coaches Meeting and confirmation of payment
5:30PM Boys JV and Girls JV Race (unlimited entries)- JV Gender may be split into separate races if numbers warrant it with girls running first.
6:00PM Girls Varsity Race (10 can enter)
6:30PM Boys Varsity Race (10 can enter)
7:15PM Award presentations
7:40PM Approximate sunset
OTHER FEES:
Since this a fundraiser, the spectator entry fee is $5.00 and will be collected at the entry of the course located at the south sidewalk. There are no fees for parking. Coaches, please inform your parents of the spectator entry fee. Cash only.
COURSE DETAIL:
Fast! The course consists of three - 1 mile, repeated, 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 a 400 meters long curve and is designed for a fast, unobstructed start. The finish straightaway is 500 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 winner and runner up teams in the varsity and junior varsity races. Medals awarded to first 20 runners in each varsity race. Ribbons awarded to the first 20 runners for each gender junior varsity race participant.
MISC:
*Entry into the venue will be located at the south sidewalk near the American Legion Building.
*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.
*Please park in south and east section of the park in the marked areas near the American Legion building and the grassy areas east of the American Legion building. The west parking lot near the soccer fields is reserved for the soccer and baseball venues and is prohibited to park in.
*Port-o-lets provided.
*Teams, please place your tents near the white fencing on the south side of the finish chute.
*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 Hickey at ethan.hickey@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:
Trotter's park is one of the City's four cornerstone parks. Originally the home of the Ben White Raceway, the site's 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 blaiding 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 City's recreation centers.
Leashed pets are allowed at all City parks, but not in playgrounds or athletic fields. Please clean up after your pet.
www.cityoforlando.net/fpr/html/Parks/Trotters.htm
The course layout and meet management have both been carefully planned to give every athlete, coach and spectator the best possible experience. Starter extraordinaire, Derek Monroe, will start the races! A DJ will play requests throughout the event to create a fun experience.
Trotters Park's Address: 1905 Lee Road, Orlando, FL 32810-5703.
Event T-Shirts will be available for $15.00. Coaches, please inform your athletes and parents that event t-shirts will be available for purchase. Cash or credit cards are acceptable.
RUNNER ENTRY FEES:
$10.00 per Individual athlete without a team
$40.00 per Gender Team
$75.00 per School (both genders)
JV teams run for free with paying varsity team.
Coaches, please bring entry payment to the meet if the entry fee is not paid in advance.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS, SUBJECT TO CHANGE:
5:15PM Coaches Meeting and confirmation of payment
5:30PM Boys JV and Girls JV Race (unlimited entries)- JV Gender may be split into separate races if numbers warrant it with girls running first.
6:00PM Girls Varsity Race (10 can enter)
6:30PM Boys Varsity Race (10 can enter)
7:15PM Award presentations
7:40PM Approximate sunset
OTHER FEES:
Since this a fundraiser, the spectator entry fee is $5.00 and will be collected at the entry of the course located at the south sidewalk. There are no fees for parking. Coaches, please inform your parents of the spectator entry fee. Cash only.
COURSE DETAIL:
Fast! The course consists of three - 1 mile, repeated, 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 a 400 meters long curve and is designed for a fast, unobstructed start. The finish straightaway is 500 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 winner and runner up teams in the varsity and junior varsity races. Medals awarded to first 20 runners in each varsity race. Ribbons awarded to the first 20 runners for each gender junior varsity race participant.
MISC:
*Entry into the venue will be located at the south sidewalk near the American Legion Building.
*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.
*Please park in south and east section of the park in the marked areas near the American Legion building and the grassy areas east of the American Legion building. The west parking lot near the soccer fields is reserved for the soccer and baseball venues and is prohibited to park in.
*Port-o-lets provided.
*Teams, please place your tents near the white fencing on the south side of the finish chute.
*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 Hickey at ethan.hickey@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:
Trotter's park is one of the City's four cornerstone parks. Originally the home of the Ben White Raceway, the site's 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 blaiding 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 City's recreation centers.
Leashed pets are allowed at all City parks, but not in playgrounds or athletic fields. Please clean up after your pet.
www.cityoforlando.net/fpr/html/Parks/Trotters.htm