Miami-Dade County Youth Fair Championship 2024

Miami, FL

Meet Information

This meet is only open to schools in Miami-Dade County: public, private, and charter.

The race is being hosted by the Fair & Expo Committee: www.fairexpo.com

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, September 22nd, 2024 at Noon
Only Middle School athletes are allowed to compete (6th, 7th, and 8th grade)
*Every runner needs a bib number, please submit all athletes!*

High School Meet Registration: Registration is on directathletics
High School entries are due by Tuesday, September 24th, 2024 at 11:59pm
*Every runner needs a bib number, please submit all athletes!*

Entry Fee: None.

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, Runner-Up, 3rd place Trophies (JV and Varsity)

Individual Awards:
Medals for top ten places for all races

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 & Timer: Larry Wooten, LJhawks13@aol.com, 786-409-1869
Meet Director & Admin: Ryan Raposo, ryanraposo@gmail.com, 305-788-4232

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.