AAU Junior Olympic National XC Championship Meet
MEET LOCATION: McAlpine Creek Park - Charlotte, NC
MEET DATE: Saturday, December 7, 2024
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Meet Schedule:
8:15am National Anthem
8:20am Open/Masters Divisions (5k)
9:00am 17-18 & 15-16 G (5k), 9:30am 17-18 & 15-16 B (5k)
10:00am 13-14 Girls (4k), 10:30am 13-14 Boys (4k)
11:00am 11-12 Girls (3k), 11:30am 11-12 Boys (3k)
12:00pm 9-10 Girls (3k), 12:30pm 9-10 Boys (3k)
1:00pm 7-8 Girls (2k), 1:30pm 7-8 Boys (2k)
2:00pm 6U Girls & Boys (1k)
2:15pm Parents/Coaches Run (3k)
Course Maps
Elevation Charts
PACKET PICKUP (Coach Dave will handle this):
MERCHANDISE: Will be available for purchase at registration on Friday (9:00am – 5:00pm) and at the course on Saturday (7:00am – end of competition).
MEET LOCATION: McAlpine Creek Park, 8711 Monroe Rd, Charlotte, NC 28212
FLIGHT: Delta and American Airlines seem to have the best prices, ranging $400-500.
FRIDAY
COURSE PREVIEW (Map & Time): AAU offers free course previews (walkthrough - click here for times, see page 3) at varying times throughout the day. The times below are the times we will meet as a team to the best of our ability (based on travel, etc.)
2k course map, preview at 9am
3k course map, preview at 9:45am
4k course map, preview at 9:45am
5k course map, preview at 10:30am
LODGING: Fairfield Inn & Suites Charlotte Matthews, 8540 E. Independence Blvd., Charlotte, NC. 980-245-9200, $109 per night. Click here when you are ready to reserve your room.
TEAM DINNER: 6:30pm at The Rusty Onion, 6654 Carmel Rd, Charlotte, NC 28226.
TEAM TENT: For the course preview and race days, we have a designated team tent. At this time, I do not know where the tent will be stationed, but there will be an 10’ Whisper flag outside of the tent, so keep an eye out for that, ask for directions from an official, and/or text/call me when you arrive.
SATURDAY
RACES: See See AAU XC main page for schedule, maps, and general information. for schedule, maps, and general information.
MORE:
Saturday morning: aim to eat a breakfast consistent with what you typically have before an ordinary race. Day-of-race changes to ones diet are not advised. Be sure to have a nutritious breakfast and drink plenty of water. Trying new foods or energy substitutes should be done during general training periods, not before races (especially Nationals). Since Coach Dave will be at the race venue early in the morning, we will not meet as a team for breakfast.
Saturday evening: After your child’s race, you are free to remain at the event, or go tour the area. We will have a Sundae Bar around 8:00pm or 9:00pm.
Safe travels!