Chick-Fil-A
Invitational
Site of the West Virginia State High School X-C Championships
September 27, 2003
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 6th annual Chick-Fil-A Invitational (formerly, the Wood County Invitational) on September 27th, 2003. The meet site is the Wood County 4-H Camp on Butcher Ben Road in Mineral Wells, West Virginia (See directions and details below).
The course is run entirely on grass and is a combination of gently rolling hills and flat areas, which should provide for very good times. The Junior High races will be 3,000 meters, and the High School races will be 5,000 meters. There will be a small admission fee for spectators. Change facilities and restrooms will be on site at the campgrounds. 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 Chick-Fil-A Invitational T-Shirts will be on sale on 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: Chick-Fil-A Invitational and mail to On the Run, 3207 ˝ Emerson Avenue, Parkersburg, WV 26104. The deadline for entry applications and fees is SEPTEMBER 19, 2003. 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
NEW FOR 2003 - RUNNING EXPO
On the Run & Walk will be selling running shoes and gear throughout the day.
8:00 Course Tour
9:00 Junior High Boys (7th & 8th grade only)
9:25 Junior High Girls (7th & 8th grade only)
10:00 AAA Girls
10:30 AAA Boys
11:30 AA Girls
12:00 AA Boys
12:40 H.S. Junior Varsity Boys
1:20 H.S. Junior Varsity Girls
AWARDS: Trophies and plaques will be presented as follows:
Teams 1-5 AAA and AA Varsity (boys & girls)
1-3 J.V. & Jr. High
Individuals 1-25 AAA and AA H.S. Varsity
1-20 J.V. and Jr. High
COURSE RECORDS:
Lisa Davies (West Branch, Ohio H.S.) 19:04 (2002)
Wes Smith (Hudson, Ohio H.S.) 15:17 (2002)
West Virginia Records
Karen Wigal (Morgantown H.S.) 19:09 (2002)
Justin Simpson (Oak Glen H.S.) 15:20 (2002)
DIRECTIONS TO THE 4-H CAMP
COURSE
AND MOTEL INFORMATION
DIRECTIONS: From Interstate 77, take the Mineral Wells exit onto Route 21 South. Go approximately one half mile and take a left onto Route 14 South. The, go approximately two and one half miles on Route 14 south to Butcher Bend Road (on the left). Follow Butcher Ben Road approximately one mile to the Wood County 4-H Camp (on the left). Parking will be on the right at the West Virginia Interstate Fairgrounds.
SIGNS WILL BE POSTED FROM THE INTERSTATE TO THE FAIRGROUNDS.
MOTELS: At Interstate 77 and Route 21 interchange (~ 4 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
Econo Loge: 304-428-7500
Holiday Inn: 304-485-6200
Knights Inn: 304-420-2420
Motel 6: 304-424-5100
Red Roof Inn: 304-485-1741