Cypress Woods High School and the Cypress Fairbanks ISD will host the 2008 Cypress Fairbanks ISD Cross Country Invitational meet on Friday, October 3, 2008 at Spring Creek Park in Tomball. Last year we had nearly 700 participants competing on this challenging yet beautiful course tucked within the woods of Spring Creek Park. This meet will feature Varsity Boys, Varsity Girls, Junior Varsity Boys, Junior Varsity Girls, and Freshmen Boys divisions. Each of these five divisions will be limited to 7 team members each.  In addition, there will be an “Extras” race for all remaining athletes to participate in.  The extra’s race will not be timed and no awards will be given. The entry fee will be $40 per Boys team and $40 per Girls team.  The athletic Director’s Agreement will be honored.

The facility will be equipped with plenty of parking and restrooms. Results will be compiled on Hy-Tek’s Cross Country Meet Manager and will be available shortly after the completion of each race.  Awards will be given to the top 10 of each division.  Team awards will be presented to the champions of each division as well. The course is scenic, many rolling hills, and all grass (except road crossings). We are excited about being involved with each participating school and look forward to hosting another quality meet for the athletes.

All entries must be e-mailed to me by September 26th, 2008 at 5:00 PM.  Include Your Contact information and every runner that may compete.  Please send a list with Last name and First name of each athlete, via e-mail.  Please see sample below: 

Cy Woods HS

Coach Gregory Zarate

Cell Number: 281-413-9027

E-Mail: Gregory.zarate@cfisd.net

Boys                                                                                     Girls

Doe, John                                                                            Doe, Jane

Smith, James                                                                       Smith, Janet

Etc.                                                                                       Etc.

An tentative entry list will be sent to you to confirm your entries as well as a final entry list for the meet.  If you need to make changes, please send them to me ASAP, even if it is on race day.  Race numbers will be provided to each participant and will be included in the coaches packet. IT IS CRUCIAL THAT EACH COACH INCLUDE THEIR E-MAIL ADDRESS SO THAT ALL INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THE MEETS CAN BE E-MAILED TO THEM.  Once entries are complete, a complete start list will be e-mailed to the coach as well as results following the meet.

RACE TIMES:

3:45 Extra’s Race (Boys and Girls together - 2 Miles)

4:10 Freshmen Boys 2 Miles

4:30 Junior Varsity Girls 2 Miles

4:50 Junior Varsity Boys 3 Miles

5:15 Varsity Girls 2 Miles

5:35 Varsity Boys 3 Mile

CALLS: Please report to the starting line ten minutes before your race begins.

TEAM SCORING: Team scores will be computed by totaling the top five runners’ finish positions for each team. The 6^th and 7th runners will count as pushers. Teams with less than five runners will not be totaled in the team scores.

COURSE: Scenic, rolling hills, All grass except a few road crossings, great footing

COURSE MARKINGS: The course will be marked with flags, cones, and will be easily maneuvered.

COURSE INSPECTION: Please arrive early enough to inspect the course.  Once races get underway, the course will be closed for runner’s safety.

TIMING & FINISH AREA: The 2008 CFISD XC Invitational will be computer scored and hand timed.  Results will be available for coaches at the timing tent and will be posted nearby the finish.  Only coaches will be allowed in the timing tent.

PACKET PICK-UP: Packets may be picked up at the tent near the finish area.  They will be available beginning at 3:00 PM (approximate).

PARKING: Spectator parking will be available on any paved parking area within the park, as long as it doesn’t impede the race course. All buses will park at the north end of the course around the loop drive or at the south end of the park near the pavilions.

DRESSING/SHOWER Showers are not available.

AWARDS: Medals for the top 10 individuals in all high school divisions, except the Extra’s race. Team Champion plaques will be given to each team champion in each division.

TRAINING ROOM: Trainers will be available on site near the finish line.

RESULTS: Final results will be posted near the finish line, available at the main tent for coaches only or posted online at www.txrunning.com, www.texastrack.com, and www.dyestat.com

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION Please contact Coach Gregory Zarate by phone at (281) 413-9027 or by e-mail Gregory.zarate@cfisd.net

Entries Due by September 26th, 2008 at 5:00 PM