THE WOOD COUNTY INVITATIONAL
September 22, 2001

On behalf of Williamstown High School, Parkersburg High School, and Parkersburg South High School, we are extending an invitation for your school to be a part of the 4th Annual Wood County Invitational (formerly, the Little Run Farm Invitational) on September 22, 2001. The new meet site is the West Virginia Interstate Fair Grounds on Butcher Bend Road in Parkersburg, WV (See directions and details on back).

There will be a men's and women's college race, with the top twenty-five individuals receiving awards in each race. TEAMS WILL BE DIVIDED INTO RESPECTIVE DIVISIONS, WITH AWARDS GIVEN IN EACH DIVISION FOR THE TOP THREE OVERALL TEAM WINNERS. There will be an entry fee of $60.00 per team or a maximum of $110 per school.

The course is run entirely on grass is a combination of gently rolling terrain and flat areas, which should provide for very good times. The Junior High races will be 3,000 meters, and the high scholl races will be 5,000 meters. The college men's race will be 8 kilometers, and the women's race will be 5 kilometers. Spectators will be able to view almost the entire race from the start-finish area. There will be a small admission fee for spectators. Change facilities and restrooms will be on site at the fairgrounds. Shower facilities will be available nearby. There will be a large area for school tents and parking for at least 5,000 cars. In the event of inclement weather, various buildings are available for cover for participants as well as spectators. Exclusive Wood County Invitational T-shirts will be on sale at the site. Hot and cold concessions will be available. The awards ceremony will be on site, next to the start/finish area.

Entry fees for our meet are $25 per High School Varsity Team, $20 per Junior Varsity Team, and $10 per Junior High Team. There is a $5 per runner fee for all other individuals. There will be a $75 per school maximum fee regardless of the number of teams entered. Please make checks payable to: The Wood County Invitational and mail to On the Run, 3207 1/2 Emerson Avenue, Parkersburg, WV 26104. The deadline for entry applications and fees is SEPTEMBER 14, 2001. No entries after the deadline and no refunds.

NOTICE: Any school whose entry fee has not been received by the day of the race will not be allowed to participate. "Checks in the mail" do not constitute received payment.

For a complete application or any questions, please feel free to call me at (304)422-8916 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM or e-mail me at ontherun@wirefire.com.

Best wishes,

Dorsey Cheuvront, Jr.
Meet Director

SPONSORED BY: GE PLASTICS 
Events Schedule					
 8:00	Course Tour				
 8:30	Open Race (age 20 and over)		
 9:00	College Women				
 9:30	College Men
10:15	H.S. Girls				
10:55	H.S. Boys				
11:30	Jr. High Girls (7th & 8th grade only)
11:55	Jr. High Boys (7th & 8th grade only)	
12:15	Jr. Varsity Girls			
12:45	Jr. Varsity Boys			

Awards:  Trophies and plaques will be presented as follows:
Teams		1-3	College (each division)
		1-5	High School Varsity
		1-3	J.V. & Jr. High

Individuals	1-25	College and H.S. Varsity
		1-20	J.V. & Jr. High

Open Race	Age Groups (1st, 2nd, & 3rd places)
Individuals	20-24	35-39	50-54
		25-29	40-44	55-59
		30-34	45-49	60 & Over

Awards Ceremonies: Open - 10:00, College - 11:00, High School - 12:00, Jr. High - 12:30, JV - 1:00

2000 Winners
A-AA Girls:	Samantha Weatherholt	Liberty Union HS, OH	20:14
A-AA Boys:	Denny Hayes		Doddridge HS, WV	17:02
AAA Girls:	Brittnee Barris		Amherst HS, OH		19:34
AAA Boys:	Jason Linton		Warren HS, OH		16:28
College Girls:	Julie Zickefoose	Alderson-Broaddus, WV	21:11
College Boys:	Dave McCollam		Alderson-Broaddus, WV	28:21

DIRECTIONS TO THE WOOD COUNTY COURSE
AND MOTEL INFORMATION

West Virginia Interstate Fairgrounds

DIRECTIONS: From Interstate 77, take the Mineral Wells exit onto Route 21 south. Go approximately one mile to Route 14 south. Then, go approximately three miles on Route 14 south to Butcher Bend Road (on the left). Follow Butcher Bend Road one mile to the West Virginia Interstate Fairgrounds.

SIGNS WILL BE POSTED FROM THE INTERSTATE TO THE FAIRGROUNDS. 

MOTELS:  At Interstate 77 an Route 21 interchange (~5 miles from course):
	Amerihost Inn:		304-489-3111
	Comfort Suites:		304-489-9600
	Hampton Inn:		304-489-2900
	Microtel:		304-489-3892

Other motels at I-77 and Route 50 interchange (approximately eight miles
to the Mineral Wells exit, ~13 miles from course:)
	Best Western:		304-485-6551
	Holiday Inn:		304-485-6200
	Ramada Inn:		304-422-5401
	Red Roof Inn:		304-485-1741