NUMBERS—All contestants must wear numbers attached to the front of their jersey.  Four safety pins are provided to attach numbers.

TIMING CHIPS – All participating contestants (7 team members and individuals) are to report to starting line area at least one hour prior to race time and pick up timing chips. ALL timing chips will be numbered and MUST correspond to the contestant’s bib number.  Timing chips will be worn by lacing onto running shoes.  It is VERY important that ALL bib numbers and timing chip numbers match!

DRESS REGUATLIONS – Contestants may not wear caps, toboggans, headbands, or jewelry.  They may use string, rubber bands, or tape to keep hair in place.  (Meet referee may permit above items in inclement weather.)

DRESSING ROOMS AND RESTROOMS—There will be no dressing facilities.

PRACTICE WORKOUTS—Teams and individuals entered in the State Cross Country Meet may workout or walk the course on Friday after 2:30pm.  The course will be closed at sundown on Friday and all Saturday morning to prepare for the first event.

BLOCK ASSIGNMENTS—Block assignments established by the UIL office through a seeding process are included in the packet of instructions.  First members of teams are to take a position adjacent to the block with the rest of the team members lined up next.

REPORT TIME—All runners must pick up timing chips at least 1 hour prior to your race time at the starting line area.  Runners must be ready to run at the scheduled time and should report to the ready area behind the starting line to prepare for the start.

COURSE—All runners shall be instructed to run between cones and/or flags, which will outline the entire course.  Spectators must stay in roped off areas for spectators.

STARTING—The command shall be, "Runners Set”; and when all competitors are steady, the pistol shall be fired.  In an unfair start, the starter or assistant shall recall the runners by firing the pistol.  If a runner falls during the first 100 m due to contact with another runner, the race shall be recalled by firing the pistol.  In accordance with the National Federation rules, any runner who false starts shall be disqualified.

CHUTE PROCEDURES—Chute inspectors will help supervise the runners after they enter the chute.  Runners should remain in their proper order until the contestant is already through the chute.

SPECTATORS—Spectators will be charged an admission fee of $5.00 (per person).  Spectators must stay off the course as marked, away from the starting line and finish line, and in roped areas to avoid interfering with any aspect of the race.

PARKING—Parking and shuttle service will be available at the Dell Diamond parking area for $5.00 per day.

PROGRAMS—Programs will be available for $3.00.

RESULTS—Final results will be posted near the Pavilion.  Please do not ask for times or places until after each conference is finished running and the points are totaled.  Results will also be posted on the UIL web site. 

MEDALS—Each first-place team will receive a trophy and the runner-up team will receive a plaque.  Seven team members each from the first, second, and third-place teams will receive medals.  The first ten finishers in each class will receive medals.  Medals will be presented 30 minutes after each conference’s race (both boys and girls) and after the results have been posted in the Pavilion.