Larry Wooten Invitational 2023

Miami, FL

Meet Information

Meet Location:
Larry & Penny Thompson Park
12451 SW 184 Street, Miami, FL 33177

Middle School Meet Registration: Registration is on flrunners
Middle School entries are due by Sunday, October 1st, 2023 at Noon
*Every runner needs a bib number, please submit all athletes!*

High School Meet Registration: Registration is on directathletics
High School entries are due by Monday, October 2nd, 2023 at 11:59pm
*Every runner needs a bib number, please submit all athletes!*

Entry Fees:
Middle School: $70 per school ($35 per gender, $10 per athlete if not a full team)
High School: $180 per school ($90 per gender, $20 per athlete if not a full team)
Checks made out to: Florida National University Athletic Foundation, Inc.
(Please email if you need a W-9)
Mail to: Florida National University
Athletics Office - c/o Ryan Raposo
4425 W 20th Ave
Hialeah, FL 33012
*Increase of entry fee is due to the park now charging a fee for each team that competes*

Time Schedule:
Middle School (2.1 mile races):
9:30am = Coaches Meeting (by the timing tent)
10:00am = Girls JV Race (unlimited runners; no 8th graders)
10:30am = Boys JV Race (unlimited runners; no 8th graders)
11:00am = Girls Varsity Race (up to 10 runners)
11:30am = Boys Varsity Race (up to 10 runners)
12:00pm = Awards Presentation
Cut-off = Excessive Walking / 12:00 at 1 mile
No 8th graders allowed in JV races

High School (5k races):
3:00pm = Coaches Meeting (by the timing tent)
3:30pm = Girls JV Race (unlimited runners)
4:10pm = Boys JV Race (unlimited runners)
4:45pm = Girls Varsity Race (up to 10 runners)
5:25pm = Boys Varsity Race (up to 10 runners)
6:00pm = Awards Presentation
Cut-off = Walking / Girls at 16:00 at 1.55m mark / Boys at 14:00 at 1.55m mark

Note: An athlete who runs MS cannot also run HS

Team Awards:
Boys & Girls Champion and Runner-Up Trophies (JV and Varsity)
Boys & Girls Varsity Champion Plaque for each Head Coach

Individual Awards:
Medals awarded to the top 15 finishers for all races
Trophies for each individual Varsity champion

M-DCPS MS Roster Forms:
MS rosters need to be typed and accompanied by PF1 pages.
A roster is needed for each MS race you are competing in.
(4 max: Girls JV, Boys JV, Girls Varsity, Boys Varsity)
If you have any questions, please ask ahead of time.

For more information contact:
Meet Director: Ryan Raposo, ryanraposo@gmail.com
Meet Timer: Larry Wooten, ljhawks13@aol.com

SAFETY REMINDER:
*While safety is everyone's concern, please remember that it is the Head Coach's responsibility to ensure that their athletes can successfully run an entire race without stopping. The responsibility of the Meet Host is to provide proper medical care in an unforeseen circumstance. Please do not risk athlete injury by coaching carelessly. Also, please bring enough liquids to keep your athletes properly hydrated.

BUSES REMINDER:
*Please have all buses unload athletes in the parking lot, not on the street, as is being requested by Park Management. There have been safety concerns and this is a precautionary measure to help ensure safety. Thank you.