Meet Information
35th Annual Brown University Northeast Cross Country
Championship
Tentative Schedule
Date: Saturday, October 14, 2017 (rain or shine), 9:20 a.m. 3:00 p.m.
Location: Goddard Park, Warwick, Rhode Island. 5,000 meters (3.1 miles), 4,000 meters for freshmen.
Grass and dirt paths, mostly flat.
Schedule: Course open for preview Oct 13 @ 4:15 until dusk
9:20 Race 1 Freshmen Girls
9:45 Race 2 Freshmen Boys
10:10 Race 3 Junior Varsity - I Girls
10:40 Race 4 Junior Varsity II Girls
11:10 Race 5 Junior Varsity - I Boys
11:35 Race 6 Junior Varsity - II Boys
12:00 National Anthem
12:20 Race 7 Varsity A - I Girls
12:50 Race 8 Varsity A - II Girls
1:20 Race 9 Varsity A - I Boys
1:50 Race 10 Varsity A - II Boys
2:20 Race 11 Championship Girls
2:45 Race 12 Championship Boys
3:15 Awards Presentation
Entries: This is a NFHS sanctioned meet. No schools that are not part of their state association will be
allowed to participate.
Due to NHSF sanctioning rules, rosters and initial entries must be received by September 24,
2017. Any entries received after September 24 will be rejected without exception. Changes or
adjustments to your initial entries may be made until Wednesday, October 11 at midnight by
emailing David Wilbur at davidwilbur@charter.net (not on Direct Athletics). Initial Entries must
be made on directathletics.com.
Entry Process: Entries done on Direct Athletics Website: www.directathletics.com
1 Each school must have a user name and password you create. If you already have a Direct Athletics account for
your team/school, you do not need to create a new one. There is no fee to create a school account. After creating an
account sign in and search Brown. Our meet should come up in your search results. We do not expressly invite
schools on Direct Athletics but you should have no problem registering for the meet.
2 Contact information: The coach must be listed as the contact. Please do not list the school Athletic Assistant or
Secretary, as this will delay the process if an issue arises or last minute information is needed. Information should
include current e-mail and phone number(s), the number should be one where we can contact the coach directly if
needed since most meets occur on weekends.
3 Rosters may be updated as the season goes along. This will make the entry process go smoother at the deadline
time.
4 Once your entries are completed you should print out a copy of your entries and check for accuracy. You can
make updates and will be able to edit changes up to the deadline. Entry deadline is Monday, September 24, 2017 at
11:59pm. Make sure you hit the submit button for the actual entry to be made, simply printing out your entry does
not mean it is done.
5 When entering athletes keep this in mind, an athlete can be listed in only 1 XC race but you may make lineup
changes up to and including race day. We do not need to be notified of any changes; we simply track bib numbers.
Entry Fee: $120.00 Boys (Varsity, J.V., Freshmen teams), plus $10.00/person for more than 7 entries in J.V.
and all Freshmen races
$120.00 Girls (Varsity, J.V., Freshmen teams), plus $10.00/person for more than 7 entries in J.V.
and all Freshmen races
$15.00 per athlete for incomplete teams or individuals.
**Max of $300 per gender**
All entries will be posted to www.directathletics.com on Thursday, October 12, by 5:00 p.m.
Checks can be made out to Brown University and sent to:
JJ Riese
Brown University Track & Field
235 Hope Street
Box 1932
Providence, RI 02912
Important Info: VARSITY RACES: A school may elect to enter its top 5-7 runners in either the Championship or
the Varsity A race. Any additional runners beyond the 7 entered in the Championship or Varsity A
race must be entered in the JV or Freshmen races. In the Varsity A race, there will be two
divisions based on the school's enrollment. The Championship race should include the top teams
in the meet.
Reminder: maximum of 7 athletes, total, in varsity and/or championship race. You can designate
how many you want in each race. For example, all 7 athletes in the varsity race or 3 athletes in the
championship race and 4 in the varsity.
JV RACES: A school may enter an unlimited number in the J.V. race after it has entered a team
in either the Varsity A or the Championship race. For the JV races, there will be two divisions
based on the school's enrollment.
FRESHMAN RACES: A school may enter an unlimited number in the Freshman race. The
Freshman Races will be for 9th graders only.
DIVISIONS: The assignment to Divisions will be determined by the Games Committee after all
entries are received. Division I will be for the smaller schools entered, Division II for the larger
schools.
Timing: Timing/Results will be done by Wilbur Race Systems using a chute system and barcoded tearoffs.
All entries will be posted to directathletics.com on Thursday, October 12, by 5:00 p.m.
Directions: From the North: Rte 95 South to exit 9 (left-hand exit) onto Rte 4 South. Immediately exit at Rte
401/East Greenwich. Right at light onto Rte 401/Division St. One mile curve Right onto First
Ave. Turn Right at light onto Main St. At next light turn Left onto Old Forge Rd. Old Forge
becomes Ives Rd. One mile to park entrance on left. From the South: Rte 95 North to exit
8A/Rte 2 South. At first light turn Left onto Rte 401 East/Division St. Follow directions above.
Facilities: Bathrooms and food concessions available. Long and short-sleeved T-shirts will be sold at the
meet. No lockers available at race site.
Hotels: Hotel information is on the last page of this memo. Special group rates are available to teams
participating in the Brown Invitational on a first come/first serve basis. We recommend that you
call as soon as possible for hotel reservations.
Sanction: Requested for the following areas: Rhode Island, New York (city & state), Massachusetts, New
Jersey, Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Connecticut. Students who are official members of
their respective high school teams are eligible. All schools must be members of their state
associations.
Meet Rules: Guidelines provided by the National Federation of State High School Associations rules book which can be
found here:
https://www.nfhs.org/activities-sports/track-fieldcross-country/
Coaches and other non-competitors are urged to stay off the runners path in the woods. No bikes or other
vehicles are permitted.
35th Annual Brown University Northeast Cross Country Championship October 14, 2017
INVOICE FORM ONLY - (All entries MUST be made at www.directathletics.com by September 24, 2017, or your team will not be
able to participate.)
l. You must mail this completed Invoice Form to us along with your entry fee. Please type or print. NO FAXES accepted.
To verify that your entry has been received, a list of schools competing in each race will be updated regularly on directahletics.com.
2. Use separate forms for girls and boys.
3. Entry fees should be paid by check made payable to "Brown University."
4. Make entries on-line and then mail this invoice form and entry fee to Brown University, Track Office, Box l932, Providence, RI
02912. On-line Entries, this Invoice Form, and your Entry Fee must be received by September 24, 2017.
School School Phone
School Mailing Address
Coach Home Phone
Boys entry Enrollment boys grades 9-12
Girls entry Enrollment girls grades 9-12
You may enter a VARSITY A or CHAMPIONSHIP TEAMS if you enter a VARSITY A Team. You may enter up to 2 individuals in the
CHAMPIONSHIP race.
Indicate Varsity A or
Championship Division
Varsity A (# of entries 5-7)
Championship (# of entries 5-7)
J.V. (unlimited number) # of athletes competing________________________________
Enter only after entering
Varsity A or Championship race
Freshmen (unlimited number) * # of athletes competing________________________________
additional fee for any
athlete beyond 7
Check Enclosed: Yes No Entry Fee Total: $
Please note: Once your entries have been received at www.directathletics.com, your high school is responsible for the entire
entry fee. Adjustments will not be made for no shows. Only those students entered on-line may participate.
Mail to:
JJ Riese
Brown University
235 Hope Street
Box 1932
Providence, RI 02912
Hotels
Please book one month in advance under the Brown University Cross Country group for the discounted
rate
Hampton Inn & Suites
2100 Post Rd.
Warwick, RI 02886
(401-739-8888
$139
Sheraton Providence Airport Hotel
1850 Post Rd
Warwick, RI
(401) 738-4000
$119
We are still working to add more hotels and BrownBears.com will be updated as we add more options.
Championship
Tentative Schedule
Date: Saturday, October 14, 2017 (rain or shine), 9:20 a.m. 3:00 p.m.
Location: Goddard Park, Warwick, Rhode Island. 5,000 meters (3.1 miles), 4,000 meters for freshmen.
Grass and dirt paths, mostly flat.
Schedule: Course open for preview Oct 13 @ 4:15 until dusk
9:20 Race 1 Freshmen Girls
9:45 Race 2 Freshmen Boys
10:10 Race 3 Junior Varsity - I Girls
10:40 Race 4 Junior Varsity II Girls
11:10 Race 5 Junior Varsity - I Boys
11:35 Race 6 Junior Varsity - II Boys
12:00 National Anthem
12:20 Race 7 Varsity A - I Girls
12:50 Race 8 Varsity A - II Girls
1:20 Race 9 Varsity A - I Boys
1:50 Race 10 Varsity A - II Boys
2:20 Race 11 Championship Girls
2:45 Race 12 Championship Boys
3:15 Awards Presentation
Entries: This is a NFHS sanctioned meet. No schools that are not part of their state association will be
allowed to participate.
Due to NHSF sanctioning rules, rosters and initial entries must be received by September 24,
2017. Any entries received after September 24 will be rejected without exception. Changes or
adjustments to your initial entries may be made until Wednesday, October 11 at midnight by
emailing David Wilbur at davidwilbur@charter.net (not on Direct Athletics). Initial Entries must
be made on directathletics.com.
Entry Process: Entries done on Direct Athletics Website: www.directathletics.com
1 Each school must have a user name and password you create. If you already have a Direct Athletics account for
your team/school, you do not need to create a new one. There is no fee to create a school account. After creating an
account sign in and search Brown. Our meet should come up in your search results. We do not expressly invite
schools on Direct Athletics but you should have no problem registering for the meet.
2 Contact information: The coach must be listed as the contact. Please do not list the school Athletic Assistant or
Secretary, as this will delay the process if an issue arises or last minute information is needed. Information should
include current e-mail and phone number(s), the number should be one where we can contact the coach directly if
needed since most meets occur on weekends.
3 Rosters may be updated as the season goes along. This will make the entry process go smoother at the deadline
time.
4 Once your entries are completed you should print out a copy of your entries and check for accuracy. You can
make updates and will be able to edit changes up to the deadline. Entry deadline is Monday, September 24, 2017 at
11:59pm. Make sure you hit the submit button for the actual entry to be made, simply printing out your entry does
not mean it is done.
5 When entering athletes keep this in mind, an athlete can be listed in only 1 XC race but you may make lineup
changes up to and including race day. We do not need to be notified of any changes; we simply track bib numbers.
Entry Fee: $120.00 Boys (Varsity, J.V., Freshmen teams), plus $10.00/person for more than 7 entries in J.V.
and all Freshmen races
$120.00 Girls (Varsity, J.V., Freshmen teams), plus $10.00/person for more than 7 entries in J.V.
and all Freshmen races
$15.00 per athlete for incomplete teams or individuals.
**Max of $300 per gender**
All entries will be posted to www.directathletics.com on Thursday, October 12, by 5:00 p.m.
Checks can be made out to Brown University and sent to:
JJ Riese
Brown University Track & Field
235 Hope Street
Box 1932
Providence, RI 02912
Important Info: VARSITY RACES: A school may elect to enter its top 5-7 runners in either the Championship or
the Varsity A race. Any additional runners beyond the 7 entered in the Championship or Varsity A
race must be entered in the JV or Freshmen races. In the Varsity A race, there will be two
divisions based on the school's enrollment. The Championship race should include the top teams
in the meet.
Reminder: maximum of 7 athletes, total, in varsity and/or championship race. You can designate
how many you want in each race. For example, all 7 athletes in the varsity race or 3 athletes in the
championship race and 4 in the varsity.
JV RACES: A school may enter an unlimited number in the J.V. race after it has entered a team
in either the Varsity A or the Championship race. For the JV races, there will be two divisions
based on the school's enrollment.
FRESHMAN RACES: A school may enter an unlimited number in the Freshman race. The
Freshman Races will be for 9th graders only.
DIVISIONS: The assignment to Divisions will be determined by the Games Committee after all
entries are received. Division I will be for the smaller schools entered, Division II for the larger
schools.
Timing: Timing/Results will be done by Wilbur Race Systems using a chute system and barcoded tearoffs.
All entries will be posted to directathletics.com on Thursday, October 12, by 5:00 p.m.
Directions: From the North: Rte 95 South to exit 9 (left-hand exit) onto Rte 4 South. Immediately exit at Rte
401/East Greenwich. Right at light onto Rte 401/Division St. One mile curve Right onto First
Ave. Turn Right at light onto Main St. At next light turn Left onto Old Forge Rd. Old Forge
becomes Ives Rd. One mile to park entrance on left. From the South: Rte 95 North to exit
8A/Rte 2 South. At first light turn Left onto Rte 401 East/Division St. Follow directions above.
Facilities: Bathrooms and food concessions available. Long and short-sleeved T-shirts will be sold at the
meet. No lockers available at race site.
Hotels: Hotel information is on the last page of this memo. Special group rates are available to teams
participating in the Brown Invitational on a first come/first serve basis. We recommend that you
call as soon as possible for hotel reservations.
Sanction: Requested for the following areas: Rhode Island, New York (city & state), Massachusetts, New
Jersey, Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Connecticut. Students who are official members of
their respective high school teams are eligible. All schools must be members of their state
associations.
Meet Rules: Guidelines provided by the National Federation of State High School Associations rules book which can be
found here:
https://www.nfhs.org/activities-sports/track-fieldcross-country/
Coaches and other non-competitors are urged to stay off the runners path in the woods. No bikes or other
vehicles are permitted.
35th Annual Brown University Northeast Cross Country Championship October 14, 2017
INVOICE FORM ONLY - (All entries MUST be made at www.directathletics.com by September 24, 2017, or your team will not be
able to participate.)
l. You must mail this completed Invoice Form to us along with your entry fee. Please type or print. NO FAXES accepted.
To verify that your entry has been received, a list of schools competing in each race will be updated regularly on directahletics.com.
2. Use separate forms for girls and boys.
3. Entry fees should be paid by check made payable to "Brown University."
4. Make entries on-line and then mail this invoice form and entry fee to Brown University, Track Office, Box l932, Providence, RI
02912. On-line Entries, this Invoice Form, and your Entry Fee must be received by September 24, 2017.
School School Phone
School Mailing Address
Coach Home Phone
Boys entry Enrollment boys grades 9-12
Girls entry Enrollment girls grades 9-12
You may enter a VARSITY A or CHAMPIONSHIP TEAMS if you enter a VARSITY A Team. You may enter up to 2 individuals in the
CHAMPIONSHIP race.
Indicate Varsity A or
Championship Division
Varsity A (# of entries 5-7)
Championship (# of entries 5-7)
J.V. (unlimited number) # of athletes competing________________________________
Enter only after entering
Varsity A or Championship race
* $10.00 additional fee for any athlete beyond 7
Freshmen (unlimited number) * # of athletes competing________________________________
* $10.00
additional fee for any
athlete beyond 7
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Check Enclosed: Yes No Entry Fee Total: $
Please note: Once your entries have been received at www.directathletics.com, your high school is responsible for the entire
entry fee. Adjustments will not be made for no shows. Only those students entered on-line may participate.
Mail to:
JJ Riese
Brown University
235 Hope Street
Box 1932
Providence, RI 02912
Hotels
Please book one month in advance under the Brown University Cross Country group for the discounted
rate
Hampton Inn & Suites
2100 Post Rd.
Warwick, RI 02886
(401-739-8888
$139
Sheraton Providence Airport Hotel
1850 Post Rd
Warwick, RI
(401) 738-4000
$119
We are still working to add more hotels and BrownBears.com will be updated as we add more options.