2010 OREGON MIDDLE SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY STATE CHAMPIONSHIP MEET

Portland, Oregon.  The PDXC Youth Running Series and the West Sylvan Middle School team and parents are proud to host the 2010 Oregon Middle School Cross Country Championships.  Runners, grade 6-8, are invited to compete in the 4th annual State Cross Country Championship.  The meet will be held on Saturday, October 30^th at Fernhill Park located in North Portland.  This event is open to all Middle School athletes regardless of affiliation with an organized team.

Previous Middle School State meets have been held in Warrenton and Bandon.  Last year, the event moved to the Portland area, and West Sylvan hosted an exciting new format that includes four races:  separate boys and girls SUPERCHAMPS races and separate boys and girls CHAMPS races.  The new races provide an opportunity for both elite and emergent racers.

SUPERCHAMPS races will be held with a maximum field of 225 runners.  Up to 25 teams may register.  In addition, up to 50 individual runners that meet time standards may participate.  No time standards are required for teams or for individuals that run as part of a team.  Teams consist of the top 7 runners from each school.  One team per school may register for the SUPERCHAMPS race.  Race standards for SUPERCHAMPS individuals are 12:00 minutes for boys, 13:00 minutes for girls and will be based on best athletic.net results for 3,000 meter races.  The top 25 finishers will receive a medal in the SUPERCHAMPS race and the top 3 teams will receive plaques.

The CHAMPS race will be capped at 300 runners so please register early!  Teams or individuals may enter; teams are comprised of 7 runners.  No time standards are required for individuals or for teams.  If space is available after October 18, more than one team per school may register for the CHAMPS race. The top team will receive an award in the CHAMPS race.

Registration and results for individuals and teams can be made on athletic.net  or information through http://www.pdxcseries.com  .

Registrations must be submitted NO LATER than Wednesday, October 20^th.  The meet is sanctioned by USATF and is free for participants.

PDXC Youth Running Series is supported the generosity of Willamette Valley Track and Field and CYO Track Club to make this event possible.     

The fun 3,000 meter course is primarily flat with some challenging hills.  The course has been designed for good viewing and fun running.  Racing flats or spikes allowed.

Race day schedule is as follows:

10:00 Girls Champs Race

10:30 Boys Champs Race

11:00 Girls Superchamps Race

11:30 Boys Superchamps Race

12:30 Awards Presentation

Food and beverages will be available for purchase at the race site.  Post-race snacks will be available for runners. On street parking is available.  Carpooling is encouraged. 

Inquiries may be made to Michael Bergmann at [email protected]  or Helene Hutchinson from East/West Sylvan Middle School @ [email protected]