Disney Cross Country Classic XC Race (Middle & Elementary)
- What
- Disney Cross Country Classic XC Race (Middle & Elementary)
- When
- 10/6/2017, 1:00 PM – 6:30 PM
- Where
- Disney's Wide World of Sports 700 South Victory Way Kissimmee, FL 34747
Go the distance at the 21st Annual Disney Cross Country Classic presented by New Balance. This popular annual event attracts numerous Colleges, High Schools, and Middle Schools from around the country. The fast courses provide athletes a variety of terrain and a unique view of ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.
This event is a Super Qualifier for the Florida Middle School State Championship.
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2017 SCHEDULE:
Friday, October 6th
Upper Elementary, JV/Varsity Middle School, 1A JV/Varsity High School, 2A JV/Varsity High School, Open 5K
Saturday, October 7th
College, 3A JV/Varsity High School, 4A JV/Varsity High School
Awards immediately following races
*Schedule subject to change. Be sure to check updated schedule at registration.
*In each varsity race (all age divisions – boys and girls), teams can run a maximum of ten (10) athletes. The top five (5) athletes will determine the individual team score. All other athletes from team's roster will run in the JV races.
*All Awards will start with Girls, and Boys will follow (unless specifically scheduled).
*Schedule subject to change. Be sure to check updated schedule at registration.
Registration/packet pick-up:
Friday, October 6: 10:00am-5:00pm
Saturday, October 7: 6:00am-9:30am
ELIGIBILITY:
•Upper Elementary School: Elementary school athletes in grades 3-5. Teams and individual athletes are allowed in the upper elementary school division.
•Middle School: Middle school athletes in grades 5-8. Teams and individual athletes are allowed in the middle school division.
*In each varsity race (all age divisions – boys and girls), teams can run a maximum of ten (10) athletes. The top five (5) athletes will determine the individual team score. All other athletes from team's roster will run in the JV races.
•High School: Must be a current member of your state High School Athletic Association as well as under the rules of the National Federation of State High School Association (NFHS), and be able to compete according to your state’s rules and regulations. Only grades 9 through 12 are eligible to participate according to NFHS sanctioning guidelines. Teams are responsible for verifying their team’s eligibility prior to registering or making travel arrangements. Teams only, no unattached or individual athletes. Teams that are not a member of their state high school association may enter the Open Race as a club team.
*In each varsity race (all age divisions – boys and girls), teams can run a maximum of ten (10) athletes. The top five (5) athletes will determine the individual team score. All other athletes from team's roster will run in the JV races.
•College / University: Must be a currently eligible athlete representing a NCAA, NAIA, or Junior College, or NCCAA member Institution.
•Open Race: Athletes ages 11 and up may compete in the Open Race. Club teams and high school teams that are not a member of their state high school association may enter the Open Race. First place team awards will be added for the Open Race if enough teams register.
Entry Deadline – October 1, 2017
TRAVEL PACKAGES:
Teams participating in the Disney Cross Country Classic may book specially priced Disney hotel and theme park ticket packages through Disney Sports Travel. Room only options are available. Please call 407-938-3800 for pricing estimates. Disney Sports Travel will be able to start booking by the end of May.
Required Documents:
All participants appearing on the roster, as well as coaches, must sign an event waiver.
Adult Waiver (18 and older)
Minor Waiver (17 and younger)
THERE IS A FEE FOR ALL SPECTATORS. LAST YEAR IT WAS $17.00
COACHES AND ATHLETES ARE FREE